The King Corrie Stakes at Woodbine is set to take place on May 18, 2025, featuring a competitive field of six 3-year-olds racing seven furlongs on the all-weather track for a $100,000 purse. This sprint stakes event highlights some of the top young talent, with several contenders looking to establish themselves in the stakes ranks.
Field Overview
Here’s a breakdown of the contenders, their pedigrees, trainers, and jockeys:
| Post | Horse | Sire | Trainer | Jockey | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hibiscus | Constitution | Josie Carroll | Sofia Vives | 113 lbs |
| 2 | Incoming | Flameaway | Gail Cox | Ryan Munger | 118 lbs |
| 3 | Madame Obey | Tiz the Law | Josie Carroll | Fraser Aebly | 115 lbs |
| 4 | Thundering | Mosler | Patrick Dixon | Eswan Flores | 122 lbs |
| 5 | Church and State | Caravaggio | Dale A. Desruisseaux | Rafael Hernandez | 120 lbs |
| 6 | Graffiti Writer | Into Mischief | Steven Chircop | Jose Luis Campos | 118 lbs |
Race Analysis
Favorites & Contenders
- Madame Obey enters as a strong contender, having shown consistency in sprint races. She previously won at six furlongs and will look to stretch her speed over seven furlongs.
- Thundering is a seasoned competitor, carrying 122 lbs, which could be a challenge in this sprint.
- Church and State has been competitive in past stakes races and could be a live longshot, having shown strong closing ability.
Pace Projection
- Expect Hibiscus to set the early pace, with Madame Obey and Thundering stalking closely.
- Incoming and Graffiti Writer may press the pace early.
- Church and State will likely settle mid-pack and look to close late.
