Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, August 8, 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
4 4 Yoga 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 April de Velp 6.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Rookie Court 10.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Proud Speaker 3.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Krypto Gains 4.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Tatoosonmysoul 12.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Practical Gizmo 12.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Hobbie Class 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Bequia 0.80 1 2-1
3 3 Zafeather 6.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Serenading Hall 15.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Endorphin Rush 12.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Queen Gypsy 3.50 4.3 8-1
2 2 Delphia 10.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Its a Birdie 20.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Stormy Suzie 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Mexicoffee 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Fascination Street 3.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Computer Hacker 12.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Good Soldier 3.50 3.7 7-1
8 8 Manetka 2.50 3.9 7-1
7 7 Needs Fulfilled 12.00 7.5 14-1
3 3 This Katz for Real 20.00 7.7 15-1
5 5 Dixie’s Flatter 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 No Layups 20.00 1 2-1
4 4 Wild Queenie 8.00 1.3 2-1
10 10 Iron Princess 3.50 1.6 3-1
9 9 Frac Amour 3.00 2 4-1
2 2 Powaqa 6.00 2.6 5-1
11 11 Pennyjet 10.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Standing Strong 20.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Playfully Frac’in 20.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 She Is Hopeful 20.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Inittowinit 5.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Six for a Nine 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Classy Image 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Silver Bullet Lady 1.40 1.8 3-1
3 3 Swirling Dancer 12.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Echo Seven 4.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Know How (GB) 6.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Very Savvy 20.00 7.4 14-1
6 6 Old Secrets 10.00 7.9 15-1
4 4 Lulu’s Lullaby 20.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Quiet Maddelena 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Peach Cobbler 2.00 3 6-1
8 8 Ala Turka 20.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Bridge to Nowhere 12.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Blazing Sky 10.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 Airy Fairy 20.00 7.1 13-1
2 2 Flowers ‘n Berries 6.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Kavala 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Life Is Hard 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 A Rose for Raven 2.50 1.5 3-1
1 1 Nonno’s Little Boy 15.00 2.9 6-1
3 3 Avoman 8.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Sunrise Drive 6.00 4 7-1
6 6 Fan Club 10.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Prideofdistinction 4.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Motorin’ Maggie 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Chicago Typhoon 15.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Moet Monet 12.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Texensis 2.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Silent Diva 8.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Classic Glory 4.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Bling d’Money Home 20.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Speed Loader 6.00 6.6 12-1
9 9 Princess O Denmark 4.50 SCRATCH
10 10 Our Stella 5.00 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.