Race Overview
- Race Name: Thorncliffe Stakes
- Track: Woodbine (CAN)
- Distance: 5 furlongs, 110 yards (Dirt)
- Age Eligibility: 4-year-olds and up
- Prize Money: $100,000 total purse, with $63,000 to the winner.
Contenders & Analysis
1. I’m A Gambler (IRE)
- Jockey: Pietro Moran
- Trainer: Kevin Attard
- Official Rating: 115
- Recent Form: 135711-
- Pedigree: By No Nay Never, known for producing elite sprinters.
- Analysis: A seasoned competitor with strong closing speed. Has performed well at Woodbine in past races.
2. Filo Di Arianna (BRZ)
- Jockey: Sahin Civaci
- Trainer: Mark Casse
- Official Rating: 112
- Recent Form: 327112-
- Pedigree: By Drosselmeyer, a sire known for stamina and durability.
- Analysis: A versatile runner with solid performances. Likely to be a strong contender.
3. Patches O’Houlihan (USA)
- Jockey: Sofia Vives
- Trainer: Robert Tiller
- Official Rating: 115
- Recent Form: 5/11112-
- Pedigree: By Reload, known for producing sprinters.
- Analysis: Canada’s reigning Horse of the Year, kicking off his 5-year-old campaign. A dominant force in sprint races.
4. Ironstone (USA)
- Jockey: David Moran
- Trainer: W. Armata
- Official Rating: 112
- Recent Form: 354544-
- Pedigree: By Mr Speaker, known for producing versatile runners.
- Analysis: A reliable competitor with strong performances in past races. Could be a factor if positioned well early.
5. Flag Of Honour (AUS)
- Jockey: Ryan Munger
- Trainer: Julia Carey
- Official Rating: 105
- Recent Form: 1/21796-
- Pedigree: By American Pharoah, known for producing elite middle-distance runners.
- Analysis: Has shown flashes of brilliance but struggled in tougher fields. Needs a strong ride to contend.
6. Runnin’ Rocket (USA)
- Jockey: Rafael Hernandez
- Trainer: Martin Drexler
- Official Rating: 102
- Recent Form: 1752-61
- Pedigree: By Into Mischief, a sire known for speed and precocity.
- Analysis: A longshot with potential. Will need a perfect trip to contend.
