Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, May 25, 2024

Below is a table for each race of the day. The table is ordered by our algorythmically calculated expected order of finish. Our program takes into account past performances, workout times, speed ratings, recency, and breeder/jockey data amoung other data points.

Using the “Expected” column, the lower number is better. When there is a clear lowest value, we like that horse best to win. In situations where many horses share low numbers, we like those horses equally well. If no horse is under 3, the results are less clear to us and bettors should examine the race more closely.

Using the “Value” column, we present the minimum payout we would recommend betting the particular horse. Look for higher-paying odds than those listed if you like that horse.

Scratches are notated and will be updated as available.

RACE NUMBER 1 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Get My Drift 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Featherweight 3.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Ladies Rum 10.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Soul Journey 8.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Goingtoaruba 15.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Strike a Chord 6.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Swift River 3.50 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Cherry Gardens 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Moet Monet 8.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Poetic Amy 4.00 4.5 8-1
8 8 Speed Loader 6.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Sigiriya 2.50 5.7 11-1
7 7 It’s Me 12.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Iron Pyrite 20.00 6 11-1
3 3 Virginia’s Legacy 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Warp Ride 1.00 1 2-1
1 1 Jmr Speedy Escape 8.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Hardware Gap 15.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Sea to Air 10.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Super Headline 20.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Small Talk 4.50 SCRATCH
3 3 Souper Rush 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Hot Cargo 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Choose to Be Happy 3.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Holiday With Amy 15.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Zisisit (IRE) 10.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Anam Cara 15.00 4.8 9-1
10 10 Know How (GB) 4.50 4.9 9-1
2 2 Julie’s Mist 10.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Ashbury 6.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Arriviste 8.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Alberta Be Mine 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Alley Oop Johnny 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Casanova Kitten 3.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Hell Bent 20.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Embrace My Uncle 4.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Sunrise Drive 8.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Peja Du 10.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Buttered Toast 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 American Decision 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Ponce de Leon 6.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Vitality 12.00 4.3 8-1
10 10 Gilt Edge 3.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Hawkesbury 20.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 Highland Blue 15.00 8 15-1
3 3 Good Sin 8.00 8.6 16-1
1 1 Have It My Way 10.00 9.3 17-1
13 13 Maestros Music 15.00 9.4 18-1
7 7 Connor 8.00 9.7 18-1
11 11 Aryeh 15.00 11 21-1
5 5 One Last Kiss 12.00 11.8 22-1
4 4 Lost Star 20.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Hurricane Clair 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Just Follow Me 3.00 2.5 5-1
10 10 Lady Wellington 8.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Braquet 5.00 5 9-1
5 5 Little Teddy 15.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Sweet Charlize 12.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Prima 6.00 6 11-1
7 7 Magical Trick 10.00 6.8 13-1
3 3 Candid Candace 20.00 7.8 15-1
9 9 Spirit Bear 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Pleasure’s Gold 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Efficacious 3.50 1.5 3-1
3 3 Queen Macha 5.00 3 6-1
2 2 Owen’s Tour Guide 10.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Luz de La Luna 8.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Toeris 12.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Lady Onyx (IRE) 2.50 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Botta Swing 8.00 1 2-1
1 1 Frankie’s Girl 6.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Showgirl Lynne B 12.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Weehawken 20.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Jab 10.00 3.3 6-1
12 12 English Shirl 3.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Souper Sinclair 20.00 3.8 7-1
10 10 Bolt Enoree 12.00 3.8 7-1
11 11 Lady Moonshine 8.00 4 8-1
9 9 Spider Belle 10.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Just On Time 20.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Golden Canary 4.00 SCRATCH

Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late scratches and other changes – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.