The $500,000 Woodbine Oaks Presented by Stella Artois takes place on Sunday, July 20, 2025, as Race 9 at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Ontario. Post time is 5:20 PM ET, and the race covers 1 1/8 miles on the Tapeta main track for Canadian-foaled 3-year-old fillies. As the first leg of the Canadian Triple Tiara, this prestigious event features a field of 12 contenders, including stakes winners, rising stars, and pedigrees built for stamina and class.
Contenders & Horse Profiles
| Post | Horse Name | Pedigree | Trainer | Jockey | Morning Line Odds |
| 1 | War Signal | War of Will – Uchenna (IRE) | Mark Casse | Sofia Vives | 12-1 |
| 2 | Nata Trouble | World of Trouble – Renata | Willie Armata | David Moran | 15-1 |
| 3 | Ella It Is | Point of Entry – Our Ella | Mark Casse | Jose Luis Campos | 20-1 |
| 4 | Innisfree Isle | Bolt d’Oro – Garavogue Colleen | Catherine Day Phillips | Fraser Aebly | 15-1 |
| 5 | Shifty | Medaglia d’Oro – Elusive Luci | Mark Casse | Sahin Civaci | 5-2 Favorite |
| 6 | R Canadian Apple | Street Sense – Bezzera | Mike De Paulo | Emma-Jayne Wilson | 20-1 |
| 7 | Reveler’s Row | Mucho Macho Man – Miss Cherryblossom | Katerina Vassilieva | Pietro Moran | 12-1 |
| 8 | No Time | Not This Time – Count to Three | Mark Casse | John Velazquez | 6-1 |
| 9 | Crystal Visions | Bee Jersey – You Make Luvin Fun | Stuart Simon | Ryan Munger | 12-1 |
| 10 | Aristella | More Than Ready – Back to Love | Rachel Halden | Rafael Hernandez | 8-1 |
| 11 | Winterberry | Frosted – Dreams Are Free | Mark Casse | Patrick Husbands | 3-1 |
| 12 | D’aurum | Medaglia d’Oro – Ausus | Kevin Attard | Daisuke Fukumoto | 20-1 |
Pedigree Insights & Distance Potential
Shifty, by Medaglia d’Oro, is a multiple stakes winner with a pedigree built for stamina and class. Her dam Elusive Luci adds speed and turf versatility. Winterberry, by Frosted, has dominated sprint stakes but stretches out for the first time. Her dam Dreams Are Free traces to Bellamy Road, suggesting route potential. No Time, by Not This Time, is a half-sister to two Grade 1 winners and has already won at 1 1/16 miles. Her pedigree screams stamina. Aristella, by More Than Ready, won the Princess Elizabeth Stakes last year and has proven herself at two turns. Reveler’s Row, by Mucho Macho Man, finished second in her only route attempt and has a pedigree rooted in distance success. Crystal Visions, by Bee Jersey, was third in the Princess Elizabeth and adds Lasix for the first time.
Jockey & Trainer Matchups to Watch
Patrick Husbands (Winterberry) and Mark Casse have teamed up for multiple Oaks wins, including Elysian Field in 2023. John Velazquez (No Time) brings Hall of Fame experience and could be key in settling the filly early. Sahin Civaci (Shifty) has ridden her to victory before and knows her quirks. Rafael Hernandez (Aristella) is red-hot and excels in route stakes at Woodbine. Emma-Jayne Wilson (R Canadian Apple) is one of Canada’s top riders and could surprise with a stalking trip.
Recent Form & Speed Figures
| Horse Name | Last Race Result | Notable Finish | Surface | Distance |
| Winterberry | 1st in Fury Stakes | Dominant win | Tapeta | 7f |
| Shifty | 3rd in Fury Stakes | Traffic trouble | Tapeta | 7f |
| No Time | 4th in Selene Stakes (G3) | Fought rider | Tapeta | 1 1/16m |
| Ella It Is | 7th in Selene Stakes (G3) | Faded late | Tapeta | 1 1/16m |
| Aristella | 5th in Fury Stakes | Closing effort | Tapeta | 7f |
| Reveler’s Row | 2nd in 1 1/8-mile allowance | Led most of way | Tapeta | 1 1/8m |
Predicted Finish & Strategy
Winner: Shifty – tactical speed, proven stakes form, pedigree stamina
Place: Winterberry – explosive sprinter, class edge, distance test
Show: No Time – strong pedigree, Hall of Fame rider, improving form
