Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, August 22, 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
3 3 Loaded Vixen 8.00 1 2-1
5 5 Swirling Dancer 12.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Know How (GB) 3.00 3.3 6-1
10 10 Castleton 20.00 4 8-1
2 2 Remembering Rhoda 4.00 4 8-1
1 1 Chrome’s Angel 10.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Diamond Crush 6.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Hot Omelet 3.50 5.1 10-1
8 8 Rifling 20.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Miss Bobbit 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Two Sip Sally 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Victoria Elizabeth 15.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Braquet 10.00 3.1 6-1
8 8 Momunnyfor Ro 6.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Super Sicily 3.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 La Princessa Polly 8.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Foxy Diva 12.00 6 11-1
7 7 Dreams and Schemes 2.50 6.4 12-1
6 6 Take Chances 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Bachelor Pad 1.00 1 2-1
7 7 Nonno’s Little Boy 10.00 3 6-1
6 6 Mighty Sea 12.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Fast Boat to Skye 8.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Anselmo 30.00 4.5 8-1
3 3 Confusing 6.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Argentium 30.00 6.1 12-1
2 2 Classic Dancer 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Never Silent 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Miramichi 3.50 3.1 6-1
9 9 Encourageachother 6.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Twisted Romance 3.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Wildfire 15.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Secret Load 15.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Peggy 8.00 6.7 13-1
2 2 Friends for Life 10.00 7.2 14-1
10 10 Prima 20.00 8.9 17-1
4 4 Shameless Affair 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Unheard 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Silent Patsy 6.00 1.6 3-1
11 11 Iron Pyrite 8.00 4 8-1
3 3 Laughing Out Loud 4.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 No Layups 20.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Save the Date 8.00 5.6 10-1
10 10 Princess O Denmark 15.00 6.1 11-1
6 6 Stormy Ocean 15.00 6.3 12-1
8 8 Madam Gwen 20.00 6.5 12-1
1 1 Legally Charitable 12.00 11 21-1
2 2 J M R Sweet Esme 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Looks Lucky to Me 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Floribunda 3.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Gather 2.50 3 6-1
8 8 Souper Cop 20.00 3.6 7-1
10 10 I Have an Idea 6.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Kikitsa 10.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 Poetic Amy 20.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Spirit Bear 12.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Villi Olento 15.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Kamikaze Umagi 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Crafty Oaks 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Lady Moonshine 6.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Addendum 15.00 2 4-1
6 6 Kavala 4.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Hay Hay Paula 3.00 5 9-1
4 4 Gizmo’s B F F 20.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Crumlin Beast 8.00 7.8 15-1
1 1 Bridge to Nowhere 20.00 8.6 16-1
9 9 Hello Friends 20.00 8.8 17-1
5 5 Anam Cara 10.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Beaumont Drive 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Magic Modie 3.00 1.1 2-1
6 6 Ladies Rum 3.50 5.1 10-1
2 2 Lookhowpretty 20.00 6.4 12-1
11 11 Tipsy’s Empire 10.00 6.9 13-1
5 5 Shes a Darling 8.00 7.7 14-1
1 1 Sloans Sky 12.00 7.9 15-1
4 4 Disgruntledpelican 20.00 9.5 18-1
7 7 Brit 15.00 10.7 20-1
8 8 Silver Lasso 20.00 10.8 20-1
13 13 Laney Grace 8.00 11.1 21-1
12 12 Annia Cornificia F 20.00 12.2 23-1
9 9 Classic Glory 20.00 13 25-1

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.