Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Friday, August 9, 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 Cadfael 1.40 1 2-1
1 1 Rye’s My Guy 2.50 2.3 4-1
4 4 Meko Makee 8.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Lady Xi 6.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Commander At Sea 12.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Dancin’ Deputy 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Summer Holiday 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Ring It Up 3.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Speedy Rose 4.00 2.4 4-1
1 1 Sloans Sky 8.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Fulcra 12.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 She’sacrowdpleaser 6.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Magnetize 20.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Glenrosa 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Night Striker 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 So Called Vacation 2.00 1.1 2-1
2 2 Tax Included 1.80 1.3 3-1
5 5 Big Shooter 5.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Quandale 12.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Blondina’s Boy 8.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Play the Dots 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Buck’s Fizz 1.60 1 2-1
8 8 Souper Iconic 6.00 1.1 2-1
4 4 Boston Bay 3.00 2 4-1
1 1 Indy Cowboy 8.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Ashuka 4.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Canadian Daddy 20.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Hurricane Deshambo 20.00 7.8 15-1
5 5 Halcon Negro 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Infamous Covert 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Coleyville 2.50 2.9 5-1
7 7 Timeskip 6.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Mambointheforest 12.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Stop the Humbug 3.50 4.1 8-1
4 4 Mister Meseeks 8.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Redoute’s Light 20.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Apophis 6.00 SCRATCH
2 2 King Rosso 12.00 1.1 2-1
7 7 Bowman’s Run 4.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Times a Breeze 2.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Wyoming Bill 3.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Side Street 20.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Weller Green 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Shootin’ Amy 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Master Aragorn 5.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Wildfire 3.50 4.7 9-1
4 4 Faithful Creek 4.50 4.8 9-1
5 5 Home for a Rest 6.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Magical Trick 3.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Long Pond 2.00 1 2-1
9 9 Blue Max 6.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Forester Humor 10.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Kid Forester 20.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Highland Society 10.00 6.1 11-1
1 1 Silent Miracle 12.00 6.8 13-1
3 3 Race for Pinks 8.00 7.2 14-1
2 2 Lenny K 20.00 8.2 15-1
7 7 Dragon’s Brew 2.50 9 17-1

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.