Woodbine Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Optional Claiming
FRAC'S C E O (1) Caught the eye when 2nd last run around here and gets the perfect alley. Has genuine claims in this race. BERMUDA BREW (7) Put in a competitive run when placing 3rd beaten by nearly 11L last time at Fort Erie. Will be trying to topple them late. No surprise to see a forward showing and one of the main hopes in this race. SILENT PAL (5) Couldn't keep the pace going when 3rd beaten by 3 1/2L last time at this track. Should race on the speed. Goes very close. SPUN FOR FLATTER (8) Gave away some ground when 5th last run at this venue. Has the potential to improve sharply but dropping back to a shorter trip. Can be competitive.

Jockey: Jalon L. Samuel
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Hit the line well when 2nd last run here and drawn well. Should progress and will be close.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 22/08/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1207m | FT | Jalon L Samuel | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $3.30 |
| 6/7 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1308m | FT | Austin Adams | 54.5kg | - | 5-6-7 | 1 |
| 8.7L | $9.50 |
| 7/12 | 27/06/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1308m | FT | Austin Adams | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-6 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $81.00 |
| 7/10 | 06/06/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1207m | FT | Austin Adams | 54kg | - | 8-8-8 | 6 |
| 9.4L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Pietro Moran
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $35.00 and faded to finish 6th last start at this venue but has a positive barrier. Prefers to settle towards the rear. Back to a shorter distance. Overlook from a betting angle.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 16/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1811m | FT | Luis R Reyes | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-4-6 | 5 |
| 14L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 26/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1609m | FM | Luis R Reyes | 54.5kg | - | 9-9-9-9 | 9 |
| 7.1L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Xarel Forde
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $27.00 and folded up in the straight when 8th last run around here and down in trip. Hard to see this being good enough.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 14/08/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1710m | FM | Xarel Forde | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-2-6 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $31.00 |
| 6/6 | 18/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1308m | FT | Xarel Forde | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-6 | 1 |
| 28.8L | $12.00 |
| 7/7 | 20/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1006m | FM | Sofia Vives | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Keveh Nicholls
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Although peaking on the run still grabbed 3rd beaten by 3 1/2L last time here. Should muster plenty of early toe. Gets a solid chance here.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 22/08/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1207m | FT | Keveh Nicholls | 54.5kg | - | 2-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $9.00 |
| 5/6 | 10/07/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1006m | FM | Keveh Nicholls | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-6 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $17.00 |
| 10/10 | 08/11/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1207m | FT | Keveh Nicholls | 53.5kg | - | 2-5-10 | 6 |
| 86.4L | $31.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/10/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 66 | $65,700.00 | Woodbine | 1106m | FT | Keveh Nicholls | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Romero Ramsay Maragh
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $27.00 looked outclassed when 7th last time here. This looks a tough assignment.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 18/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1308m | FT | Romero Ramsay Maragh | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-7 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $29.00 |
| 7/7 | 27/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1408m | FT | Emma Jayne Wilson | 54.5kg | - | 6-5-6 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Christoff Douglas
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Made some ground late when 3rd beaten by almost 11L last time at Fort Erie. Has a great burst of speed late. Will be competitive.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 30/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 56 | $0.00 | Fort Erie | 1207m | FT | Luis Contreras | 55.5kg | - | 7-6-6 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $3.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/08/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1509m | FM | Luis Contreras | 56kg | - | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $20.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/07/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1308m | FT | Luis Contreras | 56kg | - | 8-7-6 | 2 |
| 12L | $16.00 |
| 5/9 | 04/07/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1207m | FT | Da Sean Zavier Gaskin | 56kg | - | 9-9-7 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 11/06/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1509m | FM | Da Sean Zavier Gaskin | 56kg | - | 7-8-8 | 8 |
| 6L | $41.00 |
| 5/12 | 23/05/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1408m | FT | Jason Hoyte | 56kg | - | 12-11-8 | 3 |
| 10.4L | $61.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1308m | FT | Jason Hoyte | 56kg | - | 8-5-6 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Fraser Aebly
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $8.00 and was well beaten when 5th last run around here. Has the potential to improve sharply but will be dropping in distance. Should go very close.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 14/08/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1710m | FM | Fraser Aebly | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-5-5 | 2 |
| 7L | $8.00 |
| 5/7 | 20/07/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1207m | FT | Fraser Aebly | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $23.00 |
| 7/12 | 23/05/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1408m | FT | Eswan Flores | 54kg | - | 11-9-6 | 9 |
| 10.9L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1308m | FT | Eswan Flores | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |
| 5/12 | 25/10/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1408m | FT | Eswan Flores | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 3L | $6.00 |