Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, August 31, 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
6 6 Speedy Hans 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Canyouhearmerunnin 12.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Priceless Will 6.00 2.4 4-1
1 1 U S Army Corps 10.00 4.5 8-1
3 3 Lapochka 1.80 4.6 9-1
4 4 Sunrise Drive 3.50 5.9 11-1
5 5 Good Rapport 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Indiana Road 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Iron Princess 3.50 3.1 6-1
9 9 Moet Monet 12.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 She Is Hopeful 20.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Texensis 6.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 Pennyjet 8.00 5 9-1
6 6 Playfully Frac’in 10.00 5 10-1
1 1 Powaqa 4.00 5.3 10-1
10 10 La Grigia 20.00 7.9 15-1
2 2 Six for a Nine 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Pop Idol 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Motown Funk 8.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Pocket Pair 2.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Seven P R C 10.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Quinte Gal 6.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Nata Trouble 12.00 6.7 13-1
5 5 Talbot Heirloom 2.50 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Fracen Macho 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Happy Quad 8.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Bee Me 20.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Hello Ladies 12.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Glasweigian 10.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 War Empire 3.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Quiet Knight 6.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Backonthechaingang 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Cinnamon Bits 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Holiday in Jail 3.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Our Flag Flying 6.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Bravo Kate 10.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Great Kate 3.50 4.3 8-1
6 6 Nikita’s Gem 2.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 Kid Gizmo 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Life Is Hard 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Spring Mountain 15.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 H C Holiday 3.00 5 9-1
1 1 One More Brew 10.00 6 11-1
6 6 Great Faces 8.00 6.1 12-1
3 3 Infamous Covert 4.00 6.3 12-1
8 8 Just Start Me Up 20.00 8.1 15-1
4 4 Mister Meseeks 15.00 8.5 16-1
7 7 Green Fleet 8.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Cara Cara 8.00 1 2-1
1 1 I’m Into Mischief 10.00 2.3 4-1
10 10 Indian Music 6.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Calle Amada 10.00 3.1 6-1
8 8 Blind Spot 1.80 3.3 6-1
9 9 Verdejo 10.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Speed Trap 20.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Ol’ Blondie 20.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Life’s Joy 10.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Lady Onyx (IRE) 4.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Foolish Games 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Souper Flashy 4.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Chromeplated Heart 12.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Shootin’ Amy 3.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Society’s Kat 2.50 3.1 6-1
6 6 Flowers ‘n Berries 20.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Sacred Dancer 20.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Cymbal Court 8.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Souper Pecan 20.00 5.4 10-1
10 10 Stealin’time 10.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Toronto Cup S. Presented By Crown Royal) – Toronto Cup S. Presented By Crown Royal

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Babbo 15.00 1 2-1
6 6 Western Whirl 6.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Dresden Row 2.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Tunechi 8.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Piper’s Factor 4.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Swift Delivery 1.60 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Big Shooter 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Vini Vidi Vici 4.50 2 4-1
10 10 Wetiko 10.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Ashuka 6.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Play the Dots 12.00 6.2 12-1
9 9 Blue Montjeu 15.00 7.6 14-1
5 5 True Shot 20.00 7.7 15-1
4 4 Redneck Rebel 4.00 8.6 16-1
3 3 Moddassah 8.00 8.8 17-1
8 8 Seattle Stinger 12.00 10 19-1

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.