The Grade III Belle Mahone Stakes returns to Woodbine Racetrack on Saturday, May 31, 2025, featuring a competitive field of fillies and mares aged four and up battling over 1 1/16 miles on the all-weather track for a $150,000 purse. This prestigious event is a key test for horses targeting longer-distance graded stakes later in the season, with multiple Canadian champions set to compete.
Race Details
- Event: Belle Mahone Stakes (G3)
- Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025
- Time: 5:49 PM ET
- Location: Woodbine Racetrack, Toronto, Canada
- Distance: 1 1/16 Miles
- Surface: All-Weather Track
- Purse: $150,000
- Eligibility: 4-year-olds & up (Fillies & Mares)
Field Analysis – Horses, Jockeys, Trainers & Pedigrees
1. Dana’s Beauty (5/2)
- Jockey: Patrick Husbands
- Trainer: Michael J. Maker
- Owner: Resolute Racing
- Breeder: John Liviakis
- Pedigree: Not This Time – City Siren
Dana’s Beauty is a seasoned competitor with strong tactical speed. Her sire, Not This Time, is known for producing elite distance runners, making her a dangerous contender if she gets a clean trip.
2. Caitlinhergrtness (2/1)
- Jockey: Rafael Manuel Hernandez
- Trainer: Kevin Attard
- Owner: WinStar Farm LLC
- Breeder: Jesse Korona
- Pedigree: Omaha Beach – Belatrix
Caitlinhergrtness is a Canadian champion, having won the King’s Plate and earning the 3-Year-Old Female Champion title in 2024. She has exceptional stamina and is making her 4-year-old debut, with strong workouts leading up to the race.
3. Fortyfiveseventy (20/1)
- Jockey: Daisuke Fukumoto
- Trainer: Barbara J. Minshall
- Owner: Barbara J. Minshall
- Breeder: Charles Fipke
- Pedigree: Perfect Timber – Avall Tale
A longshot, Fortyfiveseventy has solid synthetic credentials but needs a perfect trip to contend. Expect her to track the leaders before making a late bid.
4. Literate (6/1)
- Jockey: Sahin Civaci
- Trainer: Martin Drexler
- Owner: C2 Racing Stable LLC
- Breeder: Don Alberto Corporation
- Pedigree: Oscar Performance – Infanta Branca
Literate has strong closing ability, making her a major threat in the final furlong. Her sire, Oscar Performance, is known for producing elite turf and synthetic runners, giving her the stamina to finish powerfully.
5. Kin’s Concerto (20/1)
- Jockey: Sofia Vives
- Trainer: Josie Carroll
- Owner: Chiefswood Stables Limited
- Breeder: Chiefswood Stables Limited
- Pedigree: Mendelssohn – Kincardine
Kin’s Concerto has solid synthetic sprinting credentials, but she’ll need ideal race conditions to contend against stronger competition.
6. Ready for Shirl (15/1)
- Jockey: Fraser Aebly
- Trainer: Roger L. Attfield
- Owner: Charles E. Fipke
- Breeder: Charles Fipke
- Pedigree: More Than Ready – Perfect Shirl
Ready for Shirl has strong closing ability, making her a dangerous late runner. She’ll need a fast pace upfront to maximize her chances.
7. For Flying (BRZ) (8/1)
- Jockey: Manuel Franco
- Trainer: H. Graham Motion
- Owner: Newstead Stables LLC
- Breeder: Haras Old Friends LTDA
- Pedigree: Drosselmeyer – Table Mountain (BRZ)
For Flying (BRZ) has solid synthetic credentials but needs a perfect trip to contend. Expect her to track the leaders before making a late bid.
8. Freedom Speaks (12/1)
- Jockey: Jose Luis Campos
- Trainer: Heather Smullen
- Owner: Reitman Stables LLC
- Breeder: Hartmut H. Malluche & Silesia Farm
- Pedigree: American Freedom – Wicked Speed
Freedom Speaks has shown promise in shorter races, with American Freedom’s lineage providing explosive speed. She’ll need a strong break to stay competitive.
9. Fashionably Fab (5/1)
- Jockey: Pietro Moran
- Trainer: Kevin Attard
- Owner: Terra Racing Stable
- Breeder: Terra Farms Ltd
- Pedigree: Silent Name (JPN) – Flashy’s Legacy
Fashionably Fab is the defending Belle Mahone champion, having won five straight stakes races from September 2023 to June 2024. She is a gritty competitor with exceptional stamina, making her a top contender.
Race Strategy & Predictions
Likely Race Scenario
- Caitlinhergrtness and Fashionably Fab will likely set the early pace, pushing the field into a fast opening quarter.
- Dana’s Beauty and Literate will likely stalk the leaders, waiting for an opportunity to strike.
- Ready for Shirl and Freedom Speaks could close late, especially if the frontrunners tire.
Predicted Finish
- Caitlinhergrtness – Canadian champion making her 4-year-old debut, strong workouts.
- Fashionably Fab – Defending champion, proven stamina.
- Dana’s Beauty – Tactical speed keeps her in contention.
- Literate – Late acceleration makes her a strong closer.
- Ready for Shirl – Could surprise if the pace collapses.
Best Bets
- Win Bet: Caitlinhergrtness (2/1)
- Exacta Box: Caitlinhergrtness / Fashionably Fab / Dana’s Beauty
- Trifecta: Caitlinhergrtness / Fashionably Fab / Literate
