Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, August 18, 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 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Silent Sky 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Swinging Mandy 2.00 1.1 2-1
6 6 Domer Allure 2.50 1.2 2-1
4 4 Fortyfiveseventy 6.00 1.3 2-1
3 3 Retail Therapist 4.50 2.1 4-1
5 5 Moral Turpitude 12.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Cabernaydo 2.00 1 2-1
10 10 The New Maybe 3.00 1.8 3-1
8 8 Fracen Macho 3.50 1.8 3-1
2 2 Happy Quad 4.50 5.7 11-1
1 1 Stretch Pass 12.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Rebel Faith 8.00 7.2 14-1
6 6 Connor 15.00 8.2 16-1
7 7 Hello Ladies 20.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Pin Boy 6.00 9.8 18-1
5 5 Hanlan 10.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Hoodless 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Top of D Mountain 2.50 1.4 3-1
6 6 Onejabtoomany 1.60 1.5 3-1
1 1 Wegottatalk 6.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Rose of Sharon 5.00 3 6-1
2 2 Helana 15.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Special Session 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Ashley’s Archer 6.00 2.9 6-1
2 2 War Warrior 3.50 3.6 7-1
10 10 Groot 12.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Scuderia 12.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Forty N Five 3.00 6.1 12-1
4 4 Empower 8.00 7.9 15-1
9 9 Doadster 10.00 8.2 16-1
6 6 Wagstaff 15.00 9.5 18-1
3 3 Niigon’s Law 20.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Ok Speedy 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Lonny’s Gamble 3.00 1.1 2-1
8 8 Daddy Has Diamonds 2.50 4.8 9-1
6 6 Mad Chatter 10.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Lasting Silence 3.50 5.1 10-1
2 2 Westmore 8.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 Gee Power 20.00 7.5 14-1
7 7 Out N Out Disgrace 10.00 8.6 16-1
9 9 Woodglen Court 15.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Fish Mooney 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Alliston 20.00 1.7 3-1
8 8 Marian Cross (GB) 15.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Miss Roberts (GB) 2.50 2.7 5-1
9 9 Gloriannia 3.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Mi Corazon 15.00 4 7-1
7 7 Sassy Melissa 4.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Weehawken 8.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Hot Cargo 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Hyper Awakening 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Fedaline 4.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Seattle Causeway 3.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Few Regrets 12.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Makayla 8.00 6.1 11-1
3 3 Forest Vixen 10.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Rookie Court 20.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Chicago Typhoon 6.00 SCRATCH
5 5 More Gelato 20.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Hayek 4.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Forest Buzz 10.00 1 2-1
7 7 Indian Peak 3.00 1.9 4-1
8 8 Society’s Thunder 5.00 4.1 8-1
11 11 Crumlin Lad 10.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 The Great Oz 15.00 5.5 10-1
10 10 Primo Touch 20.00 7.5 14-1
9 9 There’s No Joe 4.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Blast in the Snow 6.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Causin’ Mayhem 10.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Hey Cue 15.00 SCRATCH
4 4 American Decision 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 My Boy Bruce 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Ride for the Purse 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Adapted 10.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Punkin Boy 6.00 3.3 6-1
9 9 Captivating Name 12.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Dark Thoughts 20.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Zone Control 3.50 5.4 10-1
2 2 Aim Don’t Miss 8.00 7.5 14-1
3 3 Mohaymen Diamond 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Saucy Name 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Mrs. C 4.50 2.3 4-1
3 3 Silent and Sinful 8.00 2.6 5-1
11 11 In Awe 3.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Go Giffen 6.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Quest to Be Proud 20.00 5.9 11-1
10 10 Princessonamission 10.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Sparkle’s Lil Girl 20.00 SCRATCH
12 12 McKenzie Road 20.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Alpha Gamma Girl 12.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Royal Ribbon 20.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Arya’s Quest 20.00 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.