The Lake Superior Stakes at Woodbine Racetrack kicks off Sunday’s card with a $100,000 purse over 6 furlongs on the E.P. Taylor turf course. This restricted stakes event for Ontario-sired 3-year-old colts and geldings is part of the Ontario Sired Heritage Series, offering bonus incentives and showcasing emerging turf sprinters. With seven contenders, this race promises tactical speed, pedigree depth, and betting intrigue.
Field Breakdown – Horses, Pedigrees, Trainers & Jockeys
| Horse | Pedigree (Sire – Dam) | Trainer | Jockey | Odds | Notes |
| Kekoa | Reload – [Unlisted Dam] | Catherine Day Phillips | Fraser Aebly | 12/1 | Turf-bred; needs pace setup |
| Dark Screen | Big Screen – [Unlisted Dam] | Beverley Chubb | Juan Crawford | 3/1 | 2x Woodbine winner; turf specialist |
| Philip Banks | Silent Name (JPN) – [Unlisted Dam] | Tony Gattellaro | Ryan Munger | 6/1 | Solid turf pedigree; improving |
| Awesome Rainbow | Old Forester – [Unlisted Dam] | Norm McKnight | Leo Salles | 12/1 | Longshot with upside |
| Deputy Daddy | Frac Daddy – Deputy Song (Alphabet Soup) | Rick Hayashi | Keveh Nicholls | 4/1 | 2-race win streak; top form |
| Go Kart Mozart | Souper Speedy – [Unlisted Dam] | Robert Tiller | Sofia Vives | 6/5 | 3 straight wins; controlling speed |
| Little Red Domi | Signature Red – [Unlisted Dam] | Kevin Attard | Pietro Moran | 20/1 | Multiple Woodbine wins; exotics play |
Trainer & Jockey Insights
Robert Tiller sends out Go Kart Mozart, the morning line favorite with dominant early speed and turf success.
Rick Hayashi’s Deputy Daddy enters in peak condition, riding a two-race win streak and breezing sharply into this spot.
Kevin Attard and Catherine Day Phillips bring turf-savvy runners with pedigree depth and local experience.
Jockey Highlights:
Sofia Vives (Go Kart Mozart): Rising star with tactical turf instincts.
Keveh Nicholls (Deputy Daddy): Strong rapport with the gelding; clocked sharp works.
Juan Crawford (Dark Screen): Veteran rider with turf sprint experience.
Betting Tips:
Go Kart Mozart is the pace-setter and likely winner if unchallenged early.
Deputy Daddy is the main threat with tactical versatility and strong closing ability.
Dark Screen offers value with proven turf form and local wins.
Philip Banks and Little Red Domi are exotics contenders with upside.
Go Kart Mozart – Speed, form, and turf affinity
Deputy Daddy – Late kick and improving profile
Dark Screen – Consistent turf performer
