Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, August 1, 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
7 7 Iron Pyrite 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Kikitsa 8.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Silent Patsy 3.50 2.7 5-1
2 2 Miss Waterloo 4.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Zibibbo 6.00 6.1 11-1
1 1 Stormy Ocean 8.00 6.7 13-1
6 6 L’Esprit 8.00 7.1 13-1
4 4 Olivia’s Melody 10.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Whiskey Row 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Thefrontiersman 6.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Quiet Vista 8.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Paradise Perfect 3.00 4 8-1
8 8 Mucho Magnifico 3.50 4.1 8-1
3 3 Demba 12.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Loaded Justice 20.00 7.5 14-1
6 6 Blue Montjeu 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Give Me the Boots 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Northern Ruby 2.50 2.6 5-1
7 7 Onandonandon 6.00 4 8-1
4 4 Cefalo 10.00 4.5 9-1
6 6 Sugar Is Golden 15.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Hard to Capture 3.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Color Force 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 British Crown 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Seattle Causeway 3.00 3 6-1
7 7 P. S. Rising Star 12.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Fedaline 8.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Secret Gizmo 12.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 I Have an Idea 6.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Makayla 20.00 5 9-1
9 9 Take Chances 10.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Forever Danish 20.00 5.9 11-1
10 10 Forest Vixen 20.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 Daddy’s Daisy 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Weehawken 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Diosa Catrina 8.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Lady Eva 12.00 2 4-1
7 7 Mizzen Ash 10.00 2.4 4-1
2 2 Kavala 3.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Spider Belle 6.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Anam Cara 4.00 4 8-1
8 8 Hello Friends 20.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Stolen 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Taylormoon 4.50 1 2-1
7 7 Wicked Miah 1.60 1.2 2-1
9 9 Norma No 6.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Remembering Rhoda 10.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Miss Bobbit 5.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Castleton 8.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Seattle Signal 20.00 5.6 10-1
8 8 Its a Birdie 20.00 8.2 15-1
3 3 Stormy Suzie 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 El Cohete 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Fairway to Heaven 10.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Victory Town 3.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Jaggersgotagun 6.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Posturing 3.50 6.2 12-1
7 7 Roar of the Crowd 15.00 6.8 13-1
3 3 Uncaptured Moment 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Thatsitthatsall 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Proud Speaker 3.50 2.2 4-1
6 6 Speedy Essa 6.00 4.2 8-1
9 9 Smiles for David 10.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Hekla’s Aura 4.50 5.5 10-1
10 10 Zodiac Beach 8.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Lillz Hope 20.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Contagiouslaughter 20.00 6.9 13-1
3 3 Blonde Dynamo 20.00 9 17-1
4 4 Practical Gizmo 20.00 10 19-1

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.