Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Friday, August 23, 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 (Maiden Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Zippy Gamble 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Pickford Sweet 8.00 4.1 8-1
13 13 J M R Tacita 8.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Peace Posey 20.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Secret Soul 20.00 6.9 13-1
3 3 Herethereverywhere 8.00 6.9 13-1
12 12 Ella It Is 10.00 7.2 14-1
6 6 Serenading Kitten 12.00 7.6 14-1
2 2 Enchanted Forest 10.00 8.3 16-1
7 7 Sweet Passions 20.00 9 17-1
11 11 Takemybourbonneat 4.00 9.4 18-1
14 14 Mobula 5.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Our Lady Peace 10.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Dancing in Rio 20.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Scary Boo 15.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Suigu Belle 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Silver Pistol 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 He Shoots He Wins 3.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Rye’s My Guy 6.00 4.4 8-1
10 10 Fascination Street 4.00 4.5 9-1
12 12 Computer Hacker 20.00 6.3 12-1
1 1 Designated Hitter 10.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 Needs Fulfilled 15.00 7.5 14-1
2 2 This Katz for Real 20.00 7.7 14-1
6 6 Defogger 20.00 7.9 15-1
3 3 Haahee 20.00 7.9 15-1
8 8 Dixie’s Flatter 20.00 8.6 16-1
13 13 Harper City 20.00 9.5 18-1
11 11 Very Debonaire 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 King Elvis 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Victory Town 3.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Diomedes 6.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Jo Daddy 12.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Jaggersgotagun 12.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Secret Threat 8.00 6.2 12-1
10 10 Its Time to Shine 5.00 8.5 16-1
8 8 Quiet Vista 12.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Hey Cue 2.50 SCRATCH
12 12 Wet and Wild 15.00 SCRATCH
11 11 If You Insist 8.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Canadian Avro 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Souper Success 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Echo With Laughter 3.50 3.5 7-1
4 4 Long Pond 12.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 One More Brew 8.00 6.2 12-1
9 9 Jamiesta 5.00 6.8 13-1
8 8 Three Sonny Sideup 8.00 7.5 14-1
10 10 Stylish Gent 20.00 8.3 16-1
3 3 Midnight Arkle 20.00 8.8 17-1
2 2 Decimator 12.00 9.5 18-1
7 7 Highland Society 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Bet365 Soaring Free S.) – Bet365 Soaring Free S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Mensa 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Your Valentino 20.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Coolcollected 8.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Cairo Caper 3.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Dream On 10.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Ylivoimainen 20.00 6.7 13-1
2 2 Test Score 4.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Homie 6.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Shadow Factor 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Meyer 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 British Royalty 6.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Journeyman 1.40 4.3 8-1
6 6 Elusive Knight 8.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Twowaycrossing 20.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Greystone 15.00 6.2 12-1
9 9 Lil Bit Gangsta 15.00 7.1 13-1
4 4 Ghostly Spitfire 20.00 8.2 16-1
8 8 Pat’ssewingmachine 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Bet365 King Edward S.) – Bet365 King Edward S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Filo Di Arianna (BRZ) 0.80 1 2-1
6 6 War Bomber (IRE) 5.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Like the King 10.00 2.9 6-1
1 1 Cruden Bay 3.50 4.1 8-1
3 3 Wicked Django 15.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Kaukokaipuu 20.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Secret Reserve 20.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Ironstone 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Bold Venture S.) – Bold Venture S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 First Empire 12.00 1 2-1
6 6 Playmea Tune 4.00 1.3 2-1
3 3 Patches O’Houlihan 1.40 1.4 3-1
5 5 I’m A Gambler (IRE) 6.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Ironstone 8.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Border Town 3.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Capture the Lion 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (King’s Plate S.) – King’s Plate S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 My Boy Prince 1.40 1 2-1
3 3 Essex Serpent 2.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Caitlinhergrtness 12.00 4.5 8-1
5 5 Midnight Mascot 10.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Friendly Ghost 30.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Jokestar 20.00 6.1 11-1
8 8 Pierre 20.00 6.4 12-1
12 12 No More Options 30.00 6.9 13-1
11 11 Roar of the Crowd 50.00 7.4 14-1
2 2 Rafaroo 8.00 7.7 14-1
13 13 Vitality 20.00 9.3 18-1
9 9 Thor’s Cause 50.00 10.2 19-1
10 10 Bedard 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Catch A Glimpse S.) – Catch A Glimpse S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Bullet 2.00 1 2-1
13 13 Carlisle Bay 15.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Salt 12.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Shotgun Wedding 15.00 2.9 5-1
9 9 Bound to Be True 30.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Shifty 15.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Ready for Candy 10.00 4.5 8-1
11 11 Ambitious Lass 30.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Will Reign 4.00 6.7 13-1
6 6 Crystal Visions 12.00 6.9 13-1
10 10 Misty Point 30.00 10.2 19-1
12 12 Warming 6.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Shezafunkydrummer 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Never Surprised 2.50 1 2-1
11 11 Lord of War 8.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Ron’s Gizmo 4.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Cool Kiss 12.00 8.4 16-1
8 8 Mr. Who 12.00 8.6 16-1
12 12 Dun Drum 15.00 8.8 17-1
3 3 Last Dawn 20.00 8.8 17-1
9 9 Classic Mo Town 8.00 9.9 19-1
2 2 Rapid Test 15.00 10.6 20-1
4 4 Grandson 12.00 11.3 21-1
10 10 Clear Destination 6.00 11.6 22-1
7 7 Maakwa 20.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 12 (Maiden Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Liam’s Awesome 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Spectacular Force 3.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Noyzee Girl 20.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Scored 10.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 Ryo Amazing 3.50 3.3 6-1
11 11 All for Honor 20.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Our Stella 20.00 5 9-1
12 12 Something Borrowed 20.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 Arrakasta Istoria 20.00 6.1 12-1
10 10 Scat Humor 20.00 7 13-1
5 5 Silent Passion 8.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Zeena Swift 6.00 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.