The Grade III Ontario Colleen Stakes, slated as Race 8 on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Woodbine Racetrack, showcases a deep field of nine 3-year-old fillies competing over one mile on turf for a CA$150,000 purse. This prestigious event is a key summer target for turf specialists and rising stars in the Canadian and international filly divisions.
Field Overview & Horse Profiles
| Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Odds | Pedigree |
| 1 | Boca Queen (IRE) | Pietro Moran | Kevin Attard | 3/1 | Kingman (GB) × Bocca Baciata (IRE) |
| 2 | Lupa (IRE) | Fraser Aebly | Josie Carroll | 12/1 | Lope de Vega (IRE) × Teofilo’s Princess |
| 3 | Pretty Lavish (IRE) | Ryan Munger | Graham Motion | 5/2 | Ribchester (IRE) × Tranquil Storm (IRE) |
| 4 | Somethinabouther | Rafael Hernandez | Brendan Walsh | 10/1 | Mendelssohn × Phantom Proton |
| 5 | Candy Quest | Sahin Civaci | Mark Casse | 8/1 | Connect × Candy Crush |
| 6 | Social Code | Emma-Jayne Wilson | Steven Flint | 20/1 | Constitution × Davida |
| 7 | Hidden Quarry | Sofia Vives | Ethan West | 20/1 | Preservationist × Proud Pearl |
| 8 | Tiz Her Money | Patrick Husbands | Mark Casse | 6/1 | Tiz the Law × Money Madness |
| 9 | It Ain’t Two (GB) | Eric Cancel | Riley Mott | 7/2 | Calyx (GB) × Usra (IRE) |
Horse-by-Horse Analysis
Pretty Lavish (IRE) – The Tactical Favorite
Trainer: Graham Motion
Jockey: Ryan Munger
Pedigree: Ribchester × Tranquil Storm
Form: Multiple stakes-placed; 2nd in last two starts
Speed Figures: 107 Equibase rating
Outlook: European-bred filly with a strong turn of foot. Motion excels with turf fillies, and Pretty Lavish has the class and consistency to win.
Boca Queen (IRE) – The Rising Star
Trainer: Kevin Attard
Jockey: Pietro Moran
Pedigree: Kingman × Bocca Baciata
Form: Dominant debut win at Woodbine
Speed Figures: 100 Equibase rating
Outlook: Purchased for €400,000, she dazzled in her debut with maturity and acceleration. If she builds on that, she’s a serious threat.
It Ain’t Two (GB) – The Proven Closer
Trainer: Riley Mott
Jockey: Eric Cancel
Pedigree: Calyx × Usra
Form: 4 wins from 16 starts; consistent top-three finishes
Speed Figures: 102 Equibase rating
Outlook: Wide draw but has the stamina and experience to overcome it. Dangerous if pace heats up.
Tiz Her Money – The Value Play
Trainer: Mark Casse
Jockey: Patrick Husbands
Pedigree: Tiz the Law × Money Madness
Form: 2 wins from 8 starts; sharp recent form
Speed Figures: 90 Equibase rating
Outlook: Casse-Husbands combo is lethal at Woodbine. She’s peaking at the right time and could surprise.
Candy Quest – The Stalker
Trainer: Mark Casse
Jockey: Sahin Civaci
Pedigree: Connect × Candy Crush
Form: Stakes-placed; consistent
Speed Figures: 107 Equibase rating
Outlook: Tactical speed and solid figures make her a contender for exotics.
Somethinabouther – The Graded Stakes Winner
Trainer: Brendan Walsh
Jockey: Rafael Hernandez
Pedigree: Mendelssohn × Phantom Proton
Form: Winner of Mazarine Stakes (G3)
Speed Figures: 95 Equibase rating
Outlook: Has back class but needs to rebound from recent form.
Lupa (IRE) – The Longshot with Upside
Trainer: Josie Carroll
Jockey: Fraser Aebly
Pedigree: Lope de Vega × Teofilo’s Princess
Form: Lightly raced; debut winner
Speed Figures: 101 Equibase rating
Outlook: Intriguing pedigree and potential. Could improve second time out.
Social Code & Hidden Quarry – Outsiders
Trainers: Steven Flint & Ethan West
Jockeys: Emma-Jayne Wilson & Sofia Vives
Pedigrees: Constitution × Davida & Preservationist × Proud Pearl
Form: Limited stakes experience
Outlook: Will need pace collapse and career-best efforts to contend.
Top Pick: Pretty Lavish – Class and consistency
Value Play: Tiz Her Money – Trainer-jockey synergy
Exacta Box: Pretty Lavish – Boca Queen – It Ain’t Two
Trifecta Key: Pretty Lavish over Boca Queen and Candy Quest
