Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, August 3, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Royal Blush 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Well Actually 3.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Katherine’s Gem 6.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Holiday With Amy 12.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 O Wow 5.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Key Stroke 10.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Choose to Be Happy 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
My Munnings Model 0 0-1
6 6 Trebuchet 15.00 1 2-1
2 2 Silver Pistol 8.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 My Munnings Model 2.00 2 4-1
8 8 Canadian Avro 20.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Phantom Jewel 6.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Pontiac 4.00 3 6-1
1 1 Break the Spell 10.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Coherence 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Braquet 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Mason’s Music 2.50 3.5 7-1
5 5 I’m a Bourbon Girl 12.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Mitole Power 6.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Great Kate 2.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Flip Floppin Fast 15.00 6.6 12-1
7 7 Spirit Bear 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Roikop 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Empire’s Treat 20.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Nantuckets Day 10.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Quality Presence 6.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Lemon Sweets 12.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Saccharine 2.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Vucchella 3.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Wellness 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Orient Beach 6.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Closing Appeal 20.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Serious Green 20.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 Skylight Caper 2.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 My Cash Factor 12.00 2.3 4-1
8 8 Periwinkle 10.00 3.4 6-1
9 9 Miss Mitole 8.00 4 8-1
2 2 Afleet Flatter 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Golden Canary 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 The Niigon Factor 6.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 Bolt Enoree 8.00 4.2 8-1
10 10 Onella 4.00 5 9-1
2 2 Cry Freedom 8.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Perfect Lady Bee 3.50 5.7 11-1
5 5 Princess Mayfair 20.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 You Be the Judge 12.00 8 15-1
9 9 Bravo Kate 20.00 9.4 18-1
7 7 Good as Gone 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Duval Street 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Good News Money 15.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Princessonamission 15.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Silent and Sinful 6.00 2.4 4-1
9 9 Princess Jade 20.00 2.5 5-1
11 11 Storms of Life 10.00 3.2 6-1
10 10 English Jubilee 12.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Vrana (IRE) 8.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Just Magnificent 4.50 5.8 11-1
1 1 Scat Humor 20.00 6.4 12-1
13 13 Liam’s Awesome 15.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Dixie Timber 4.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Saucy Name 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Sweet Briar Too S.) – Sweet Briar Too S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Loon Cry 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Verdejo 20.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Panama Red (IRE) 8.00 3.9 7-1
11 11 Star Candy 6.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 I’m Into Mischief 20.00 3.9 7-1
10 10 Miss Vyvyanne 10.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Blind Spot 12.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Owen’s Tour Guide 4.50 4.9 9-1
3 3 Queen Macha 12.00 7.2 14-1
9 9 Gastown Babe 20.00 7.7 15-1
8 8 Queen of the Mud (IRE) 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Strike a Chord 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Maximum Fifty 2.50 1.9 4-1
3 3 Olympic Fencer 6.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Novel 15.00 3.4 7-1
6 6 Empty Gesture 8.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Talk to Ya Later 2.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Minedandrefined 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Cozy Curlin Kitten 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Peggy 10.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Nikita’s Gem 4.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Shameless Affair 12.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Gather 5.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Red Mood 20.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Kid Gizmo 12.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 Blackdiamond Dinny 6.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Tianma 8.00 6.8 13-1
11 11 Dreams and Schemes 15.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Our Flag Flying 12.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Clarayouthebest 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Sharp Flame 10.00 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.