The Grade III Trillium Stakes, presented by Don Julio, takes center stage as Race 5 on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Woodbine Racetrack. This 1 1/16-mile test on the synthetic Tapeta surface offers a CA$150,000 purse and features a competitive field of six fillies and mares aged 3 and up. With top contenders like Caitlinhergrtness, Fashionably Fab, and Veery, this race promises tactical intrigue and betting value.
Field Overview & Horse Profiles
| Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Odds | Pedigree |
| 1 | Fashionably Fab | Pietro Moran | Kevin Attard | 8/1 | Silent Name (JPN) × Flashy’s Legacy |
| 2 | Veery | Eric Cancel | Marty Drexler | 6/1 | Giant Gizmo × Roust ‘Em Bertie |
| 3 | For Flying (BRZ) | Ryan Munger | Graham Motion | 9/2 | Drosselmeyer × Table Mountain (BRZ) |
| 4 | Literate | Sahin Civaci | Marty Drexler | 7/2 | Oscar Performance × Infanta Branca |
| 5 | Caitlinhergrtness | Rafael Hernandez | Kevin Attard | 4/5 | Omaha Beach × Belatrix |
| 6 | Ecstasy | Fraser Aebly | Sid Attard | 20/1 | Paynter × Annihilation |
Horse-by-Horse Analysis
Caitlinhergrtness (4/5) – The Class of the Field
Trainer: Kevin Attard
Jockey: Rafael Hernandez
Pedigree: Omaha Beach × Belatrix
Form: 2024 Sovereign Award winner; King’s Plate (CA$1M) champion
Speed Figures: 105 Equibase rating
Outlook: Dominant against males in the King’s Plate and Belle Mahone Stakes. Returns to synthetic where she’s undefeated. Tactical speed and stamina make her the one to beat.
Literate (7/2) – The Stalker with Upside
Trainer: Marty Drexler
Jockey: Sahin Civaci
Pedigree: Oscar Performance × Infanta Branca
Form: 4th in Belle Mahone (G3); 6th in La Troienne (G1)
Speed Figures: 98 Equibase rating
Outlook: Proven over two turns on synthetic. Needs a clean break and settled trip. Drexler confident she’s peaking at the right time.
Veery (6/1) – The Front-End Specialist
Trainer: Marty Drexler
Jockey: Eric Cancel
Pedigree: Giant Gizmo × Roust ‘Em Bertie
Form: 3 wins in last 5 starts; 4-length win at Woodbine last out
Speed Figures: 101 Equibase rating
Outlook: Cinderella story—claimed for $10K, now stakes contender. Controlling speed on synthetic makes her dangerous if left alone.
For Flying (BRZ) (9/2) – The International Threat
Trainer: Graham Motion
Jockey: Ryan Munger
Pedigree: Drosselmeyer × Table Mountain (BRZ)
Form: 2nd in Belle Mahone (G3)
Speed Figures: 100 Equibase rating
Outlook: Brazilian-bred mare with strong late kick. Needs pace to run into but has proven class and stamina.
Fashionably Fab (8/1) – The Wild Card
Trainer: Kevin Attard
Jockey: Pietro Moran
Pedigree: Silent Name (JPN) × Flashy’s Legacy
Form: 2024 multiple stakes winner; off-form in last two starts
Speed Figures: 103 Equibase rating
Outlook: Has back class but needs rebound effort. Attard’s second bullet in the race.
Ecstasy (20/1) – The Longshot
Trainer: Sid Attard
Jockey: Fraser Aebly
Pedigree: Paynter × Annihilation
Form: 7th in last start; Ontario Damsel winner in 2024
Speed Figures: 95 Equibase rating
Outlook: Needs major improvement. Best chance is to pick up pieces late.
Top Pick: Caitlinhergrtness – Class edge and synthetic affinity
Value Play: Veery – Lone speed threat with upside
Exacta Box: Caitlinhergrtness – Veery – Literate
Trifecta Key: Caitlinhergrtness over Veery and For Flying
