Woodbine Race 8

Allowance Optional Claiming

Prize Money: -

ROMANTICA (5) Fresh from a break of 51 weeks. Had a comfortable win by 4 3/4L last start around here but up against a more competitive field. Hard to overlook. ASPEN DAWN (4) Managed to run 3rd beaten by 3 1/4L last run at this venue but stepping up to a higher level. Could win with the right run. CRYSTAL VISIONS (7) Came on strongly to finish 2nd last start around here but rising in class. Better claims. PRINCESS ANASTASIA (2) Weakened to finish 4th last time at this venue. Has the talent to rebound quickly and gets a favourable gate. Up against stronger opponents. Include in chances.

Distance: 1709m
Track: Fast
Weather: Showery
Surface: Turf
Class: 3U, ALLOWANCE OPTIONAL CLAIMING, AOC, TB

Lupa (1) 18179X
Trainer: Josie Carroll()
Jockey: Fraser Aebly
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 40% / 40%

Jockey / Horse Combo

4 yo Bay Filly

Sire: Lope De Vega

Dam: Teofilo's Princess

Dam's Sire: Teofilo

Stats

Career

5: 2-0-0

Track

5: 2-0-0

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 1-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

2: 1-0-0

Dirt

3: 1-0-0

Firm

5: 2-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

5: 2-0-0

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Comments

First up from a break of 30 weeks and rounded them up when winning first up last preparation here. Should come to hand quickly. Simply cannot have in this.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
9th of 9	15/11/25	Woodbine	1710m	Allowance Op	4	Fraser Aebly	55kg	FT		-	23.5L	2-2-3	$16	-	$0	-	1. Design 2. Crystal Visions 3. Tiz Her Money
7th of 7	5/10/25	Woodbine	1710m	Allowance Op	6	Fraser Aebly	55.5kg	FT		-	20L	4-4-5	$5.00	-	$0	-	1. Takemetothebeach 2. Talk To Ya Later 3. Zealous Moon
1st of 6	23/8/25	Woodbine	1710m	Allowance Op	5	Fraser Aebly	54kg	FT		-	1L	1-1-1	$7.00	-	$0	-	1. Lupa 2. Sultana 3. Clearwater Beach
8th of 8	26/7/25	Woodbine	1609m	Stakes 100	2	Fraser Aebly	54kg	FM		-	14.3L	1-3-3	$14	-	$150,000	-	1. Candy Quest 2. Somethinabouther 3. It Ain't Two
1st of 11	21/6/25	Woodbine	1710m	MDN Special	7	Fraser Aebly	54kg	FM		-	1L	3-3-3	$3.40	-	$115,100	-	1. Lupa 2. Lady Iona 3. North York

Princess Anastasia (2) 5X216X61X4
Trainer: Darwin D. Banach()
Jockey: Pietro Moran
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 25% / 37%

5 yo Chestnut Mare

Sire: Accelerate

Dam: Princess Mariah

Dam's Sire: Giant's Causeway

Stats

Career

8: 2-1-0

Track

8: 2-1-0

1st Up

4: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 2-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

8: 2-1-0

Firm

8: 2-1-0

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1408m

Comments

Jumped at $12.00 and was well beaten when 4th last time here. Has the talent to rebound quickly and has a good draw. Challenged by more formidable competitors. Has a credible chance.

Expected Settling Position:

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 6	17/5/26	Woodbine	1408m	Allowance Op	4	Emma Jayne Wilson	56kg	FT		-	5.3L	1-1	$11	-	$0	-	1. Scat Girl 2. Crystal Visions 3. Aspen Dawn
1st of 5	7/12/25	Woodbine	1710m	Optional Cla	5	Emma Jayne Wilson	55.5kg	FT		-	1.3L	1-1-1	$5.50	-	$0	-	1. Princess Anastasia 2. Just Magnificent 3. Z Train
6th of 8	21/11/25	Woodbine	1710m	Allowance Op	4	Emma Jayne Wilson	55.5kg	FT		-	6.8L	5-5-4	$13	-	$0	-	1. Promising 2. Princess Jade 3. Neenah
6th of 8	12/7/25	Woodbine	1710m	Allowance Op	6	Sahin Civaci	55.5kg	FT		-	15.8L	7-8-8	$5.00	-	$114,600	-	1. Blitz 2. Theft 3. Sultana
1st of 13	14/6/25	Woodbine	1408m	MDN Special	1	Sahin Civaci	56kg	FT		-	2.3L	13-9	$8.50	-	$115,100	-	1. Princess Anastasia 2. Xarabella 3. Princess Jade
2nd of 9	25/5/25	Woodbine	1408m	MDN Special	8	Sahin Civaci	56kg	FT		-	0.3L	3-3	$3.40	-	$115,100	-	1. Midsummer Mo 2. Princess Anastasia 3. R Canadian Apple

Design (3) 53X151185X
Trainer: Michael Wright, Jr.()
Jockey: Rafael Manuel Hernandez
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 33% / 44%

Track Specialist

4 yo Bay Filly

Sire: Munnings

Dam: Long View

Dam's Sire: Galileo

Stats

Career

9: 3-0-1

Track

4: 3-0-0

1st Up

3: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

3rd Up

1: 1-0-0

4th Up

1: 1-0-0

Turf

5: 2-0-0

Dirt

4: 1-0-1

Firm

9: 3-0-1

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1710m - 1811m

Comments

First up and picked up late to win first up last preparation at the track. Finishes off strongly. Facing a stronger group of contenders. Looks highly doubtful.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 7	6/2/26	Gulfstream Park	1710m	Allowance Op	6	Mario Gutierrez	56kg	FM		-	7.3L	7-7-7	$22	-	$0	-	1. Sweet Rebecca 2. Child Of The Moon 3. Belle Of Rights
8th of 9	1/1/26	Gulfstream Park	1811m	Handicap 98	1	Tyler Gaffalione	53kg	FT		-	4.1L	8-7-7	$7.50	-	$0	-	1. Fantasy Performer 2. Charlie's Wish 3. For Flying
1st of 9	15/11/25	Woodbine	1710m	Allowance Op	5	Pietro Moran	51.200000047683716kg	FT		-	2.3L	8-8-8	$10	-	$0	-	1. Design 2. Crystal Visions 3. Tiz Her Money
1st of 9	5/10/25	Woodbine	1710m	Allowance Op	6	Eswan Flores	54.5kg	FM		-	0.8L	9-9-8	$8.00	-	$0	-	1. Design 2. O Wow 3. Reveler's Row
5th of 9	14/9/25	Woodbine	1710m	Allowance Op	6	Xarel Forde	50.200000047683716kg	FM		-	6.3L	7-8-8	$13	-	$114,600	-	1. Sultana 2. Justify Perfection 3. Brutally Honest
1st of 8	30/8/25	Woodbine	1609m	3U	2	Fraser Aebly	54.5kg	FIRM		-	0.75L	4-5-5	$13	-	$0	-	1. Design 2. Dazzling Cruiser 3. Onehotmess

Aspen Dawn (4) 34373155X3
Trainer: Mark E. Casse()
Jockey: Emma-Jayne Wilson
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 14% / 42%

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Quality Road

Dam: Aspen Light

Dam's Sire: Bernardini

Stats

Career

14: 2-0-4

Track

3: 1-0-2

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

Turf

9: 1-0-1

Good

3: 0-0-0

Dirt

5: 1-0-3

Firm

11: 2-0-4

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1408m

Comments

Attacked the line when 3rd last run at this venue but testing ability against stronger contenders. Definite claims.

Expected Settling Position:

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 6	17/5/26	Woodbine	1408m	Allowance Op	2	Rafael Manuel Hernandez	56kg	FT		-	3.3L	6-6	$4.40	-	$0	-	1. Scat Girl 2. Crystal Visions 3. Aspen Dawn
5th of 7	22/8/25	Colonial Downs	1609m	3U	2	Ben Curtis	55.5kg	FAST		-	4L	6-6-7	$9.50	-	$0	-	1. Nanabush 2. Distant Winter 3. Allamericanbeauty
5th of 7	16/7/25	Colonial Downs	1609m	3U	8	Antonio A Gallardo	56kg	FAST		-	11L	5-5-5	$7.50	-	$0	-	1. Bailintin 2. Willow Bend 3. Runaway Diva
1st of 7	22/6/25	Woodbine	1811m	Allowance Op	2	Sahin Civaci	56kg	FT		-	0.5L	7-7-7	$3.10	-	$114,600	-	1. Aspen Dawn 2. Reveler's Row 3. Sharp Flame
3rd of 7	16/5/25	Woodbine	1710m	Allowance Op	6	Sahin Civaci	56kg	FT		-	1.8L	6-6-6	$4.00	-	$114,600	-	1. Swinging Mandy 2. War Painter 3. Aspen Dawn
7th of 12	18/4/25	Keeneland	1710m	4U	7	John R Velazquez	53.5kg	FAST		-	9.5L	9-9-9	$15	-	$0	-	1. Expensive Queen 2. Mystifying 3. Alimara

Valence (5) 622217454X
Trainer: Dale A. Desruisseaux()
Jockey: Ryan Munger
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 25% / 58%

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Violence

Dam: Button Girl

Dam's Sire: Mizzen Mast

Stats

Career

12: 3-4-0

1st Up

2: 1-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

Turf

8: 2-2-0

Good

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

4: 1-2-0

Firm

11: 3-4-0

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Comments

Back from a break of 56 weeks. Couldn't stay in touch when 4th last time at Santa Anita and dropping in grade. Can't have today.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 9	17/5/25	Santa Anita	1308m	4U	10	Assael Espinoza	56kg	FIRM		-	8.25L	3-2	$23	-	$0	-	1. Lunar Impact 2. Uncorked 3. Venganza
5th of 11	26/4/25	Santa Anita	1609m	Stakes 102	10	Assael Espinoza	55.5kg	GD		-	5L	10-10-11	$51	-	$0	-	1. Public Assembly 2. Sun Of Hill 3. Sneaker
4th of 6	16/2/25	Sunland Park	1609m	Stakes 99	1	Christian Ramos	55kg	FT		-	8.3L	3-3-1	$2.88	-	$0	-	1. Corrina Corrina 2. Love Tank 3. Don't Bring Crazy
7th of 11	26/12/24	Santa Anita	2012m	Stakes 104	10	Kazushi Kimura	56kg	FM		-	12.5L	4-2-1-3	$51	-	$299,999	-	1. She Feels Pretty 2. Kathynmarissa 3. Medoro
1st of 8	26/11/24	Zia Park	1710m	Stakes 94	4	Luis A Valenzuela	53kg	FT		-	4L	1-1-1	$22	-	$0	-	1. Valence 2. Xena 3. Under The Palms
2nd of 5	5/11/24	Zia Park	1609m	Allowance 90	3	Luis A Valenzuela	55kg	FT		-	3.3L	2-3-3	$3.60	-	$0	-	1. Love Tank 2. Valence 3. Boston Princess

Crystal Visions (6) 82941322X2
Trainer: Stuart C. Simon()
Jockey: Keveh Nicholls
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 15% / 69%

4 yo BBR Filly

Sire: Bee Jersey

Dam: You Make Luvin Fun

Dam's Sire: A.p. Indy

Stats

Career

13: 2-4-3

Distance

1: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-1

Track

13: 2-4-3

1st Up

3: 1-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Good

2: 0-0-1

Dirt

12: 2-4-3

Firm

11: 2-4-2

Jockey Stats

Horse

5: 1-3-1

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1408m

Comments

Attacked the line when 2nd beaten by 1 3/4L last start at this track but facing stiffer opposition. Chance and can measure up.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 6	17/5/26	Woodbine	1408m	Allowance Op	5	Keveh Nicholls	56kg	FT		-	1.8L	3-3	$2.70	-	$0	-	1. Scat Girl 2. Crystal Visions 3. Aspen Dawn
2nd of 6	29/11/25	Woodbine	1408m	Allowance Op	4	Keveh Nicholls	55kg	FT		-	0.1L	3-3	$7.00	-	$0	-	1. Bessie Abott 2. Crystal Visions 3. Cozy Curlin Kitten
2nd of 9	15/11/25	Woodbine	1710m	Allowance Op	3	Keveh Nicholls	55kg	FT		-	2.3L	4-4-2	$17	-	$0	-	1. Design 2. Crystal Visions 3. Tiz Her Money
3rd of 6	18/10/25	Woodbine	1308m	Allowance Op	6	Keveh Nicholls	56kg	FT		-	2L	6-6	$11	-	$0	-	1. Luz De La Luna 2. Shifty 3. Crystal Visions
1st of 10	27/9/25	Woodbine	1408m	Allowance Op	7	Keveh Nicholls	54.5kg	FT		-	0.8L	2-2	$10	-	$0	-	1. Crystal Visions 2. Fourfiftyfour 3. Orion Beach
4th of 6	9/8/25	Woodbine	1710m	Stakes 93	2	Ryan Munger	55kg	FT		-	10L	4-4-5	$14	-	$0	-	1. Winterberry 2. Shifty 3. Aristella

Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked