The $125,000 Victoria Stakes returns to Woodbine Racetrack on Saturday, July 12, as Race 3 (post time: 2:04 PM ET) over 5½ furlongs on the All Weather Track. This sprint for 2-year-olds features a field of six, including three debut winners from Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse, each showcasing elite pedigrees and sharp early speed. With a mix of Ontario-breds and Kentucky-breds, this juvenile dash promises fireworks from the gate.
Full Field Breakdown: Horses, Jockeys, Trainers & Pedigrees
| Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Sire × Dam (Dam Sire) |
| 1 | Valley of Kings | Pietro Moran | Josie Carroll | Classic Empire × Indian Valley (Cherokee Run) |
| 2 | Rude Procedure | Sahin Civaci | Mark Casse | Authentic × Madison Kat (Discreetly Mine) |
| 3 | Jupiter | Patrick Husbands | Mark Casse | Upstart × Magnanimous (Karakontie) |
| 4 | Fistfulofmoney | Huber Villa-Gomez | Kevin Rice | Tom’s d’Etat × L.A. Magic (Tizdejavu) |
| 5 | Souper Sporty | Emma-Jayne Wilson | Mike De Paulo | Souper Speedy × Sport’n Forty (Scat Daddy) |
| 6 | Casson | Rafael Hernandez | Mark Casse | Caravaggio × Zee Ro Drop (Lemon Drop Kid) |
Top Contenders & Strategic Insights
Casson – Debut Dominator with Elite Pedigree
Trainer: Mark Casse
Pedigree: Caravaggio × Zee Ro Drop (Lemon Drop Kid)
Form: Won debut by 4 lengths in :52.69 for 4½f
Jockey: Rafael Hernandez
Angle: Breezed in :48.00 on July 3; mature and professional in morning drills
Jupiter – Late-Kick Colt with Upside
Trainer: Mark Casse
Pedigree: Upstart × Magnanimous (Karakontie)
Form: Won debut by 3 lengths in 1:04.52 for 5½f
Jockey: Patrick Husbands
Angle: Breezed in :36.60 on July 5; sharp turn of foot and tactical maturity
Rude Procedure – Front-Running Powerhouse
Trainer: Mark Casse
Pedigree: Authentic × Madison Kat (Discreetly Mine)
Form: Won debut by 3½ lengths in :58.05 for 5f
Jockey: Sahin Civaci
Angle: Breezed twice in sub-:48; aggressive gate speed and stamina
Pedigree Power Plays
Valley of Kings (Classic Empire × Indian Valley): Blinkers on; bred for precocity and speed
Fistfulofmoney (Tom’s d’Etat × L.A. Magic): Strong dam line; potential sleeper with late kick
Souper Sporty (Souper Speedy × Sport’n Forty): Ontario-bred filly cross-entered in My Dear Stakes; versatile and game
Suggested Wagers:
Win/Place: Casson
Exacta Box: Casson / Jupiter / Rude Procedure
Trifecta Key: Casson over Jupiter and Rude Procedure
Race Details
Race: Victoria Stakes (Race 3)
Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
Time: 2:04 PM ET
Track: Woodbine Racetrack, Toronto, ON
Surface: All Weather Track
Distance: 5½ furlongs
Purse: $125,000
