Horse Race Preview: Queenston Stakes at Woodbine

Race Details

• Event: Queenston Stakes (Prep for King’s Plate)
• Date: Sunday, June 8, 2025
• Time: 4:50 PM ET
• Venue: Woodbine Racetrack, Toronto, ON
• Distance: 7 furlongs (All-Weather Track)
• Purse: $125,000
• Eligible Horses: 3-Year-Olds Foaled in Canada

Field Overview & Contenders

The Queenston Stakes at Woodbine Racetrack is a key prep race for the King’s Plate, Canada’s most prestigious race for 3-year-olds. With a seven-furlong distance, this race will test speed, stamina, and tactical positioning as contenders aim to establish themselves as top King’s Plate prospects.

Top Horses to Watch

1. Dewolf (Silent Name x Holy Cargo)
   • Trainer: Kevin Attard
   • Jockey: Pietro Moran
   • Owner: X-Men Racing IV LLC, Canuck Racing Club, Madaket Stables LLC, SF Racing LLC
   • Key Strengths: Proven sprinter with strong finishing ability.
2. Forty N Five (Uncle Mo x Five N Forty)
   • Trainer: Josie Carroll
   • Jockey: Rafael Manuel Hernandez
   • Owner: Chiefswood Stables Limited
   • Key Strengths: Speed-focused genetics with aggressive racing style.
3. Flirting With Fire (Midnight Storm x Fleeting Sensation)
   • Trainer: Gordon C. Colbourne
   • Jockey: Ryan Munger
   • Owner: Box Arrow Farm
   • Key Strengths: Consistent performer with strong front-running ability.
4. Notorious Gangster (Classic Empire x Sister Nova)
   • Trainer: Josie Carroll
   • Jockey: Fraser Aebly
   • Owner: Mark Dodson
   • Key Strengths: Elite pedigree with proven stakes experience.
5. Lucky Guest (Yoshida x Gold Medal Kitten)
   • Trainer: Mark E. Casse
   • Jockey: Sahin Civaci
   • Owner: G. G. Racing Stables
   • Key Strengths: Explosive speed with high win percentage.
6. Mansetti (Collected x Gidget Girl)
   • Trainer: Kevin Attard
   • Jockey: Leo Salles
   • Owner: Al and Bill Ulwelling
   • Key Strengths: Proven stakes performer with strong stamina.
7. Regal Guest (Old Forester x Gladiator Queen)

• Trainer: Mark E. Casse
• Jockey: Patrick Husbands
• Owner: G. G. Racing Stables
• Key Strengths: Front-runner with endurance.

Race Strategy & Betting Insights

• Pace Projection: Expect Flirting With Fire and Lucky Guest to set the early pace, while Notorious Gangster and Forty N Five will likely close late.
• Best Bet: Notorious Gangster to Win – Strong speed figures and elite pedigree.
• Value Bet: Forty N Five to Place – Consistent top-three finisher.
• Longshot Play: Regal Guest to Show – Woodbine-bred advantage on synthetic track.