Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Friday, October 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 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Night Striker 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Mucho Magnifico 6.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Stretch Pass 3.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Quandale 20.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Seattle Stinger 3.50 5.8 11-1
1 1 Powaqa 8.00 6.5 12-1
6 6 Coprolite 10.00 7.3 14-1
5 5 Blondina’s Boy 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Restoring Order 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Souper Iconic 4.50 2.2 4-1
2 2 Mambo Blue 8.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 Highland Rocky 6.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Halcon Negro 20.00 6.7 13-1
3 3 Model S 10.00 6.9 13-1
7 7 Loaded Justice 3.50 7 13-1
4 4 Get Ready Set Fire 20.00 8.9 17-1
5 5 Tropical Getaway 20.00 8.9 17-1
9 9 Manalucius 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Fabelman 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Silver Smoke 12.00 3.1 6-1
8 8 Hatmaker Gizmo 6.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Agile Dancer 4.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Bearing Down 3.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Panyard Tap 15.00 4.5 8-1
9 9 Dubawi Bull 10.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Good Point 8.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Red Ensign 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Under Surveillance 8.00 1 2-1
9 9 Star Scholar 1.20 2.7 5-1
5 5 Trebuchet 12.00 3 6-1
1 1 Smart Almasty 4.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Benlion 20.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Wealllikedhim 6.00 5 9-1
8 8 Harper City 10.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Dixie’s Flatter 20.00 6.1 12-1
4 4 Rock It Red 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Silent Reserve 1.00 1 2-1
3 3 Cotton 10.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Fighter in the Win 6.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Air Combat 8.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Forester’s Fortune 2.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Sooner Lunar 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Ninja Kitty 0 0-1
8 8 Blackteca 12.00 1 2-1
10 10 Frank’s Art 6.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Puddingontheritz 10.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Fast Boat to Skye 3.50 3.6 7-1
3 3 Highland Society 10.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Tricky Magician 3.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Kid Forester 12.00 7.8 15-1
4 4 Dragon’s Brew 8.00 9.1 17-1
9 9 Jimmies Big Day 4.00 9.4 18-1
7 7 Midnight Arkle 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Silent and Sinful 0 0-1
3 3 Blue Spirit 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Catch the Drift 1.40 2.8 5-1
4 4 Veri Collected 3.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Beautiful Sky 6.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Princess Anastasia 10.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Candy Rose 12.00 7.4 14-1
5 5 Clearwater Beach 12.00 7.8 15-1
8 8 Silent and Sinful 15.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Lumberyard 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Paradise Perfect 6.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Quiet Knight 2.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Special Element 2.50 3.2 6-1
9 9 Happy Quad 12.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Hello Ladies 15.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Frost Bitten 20.00 6 11-1
5 5 Midnight Mo 15.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Lost Star 20.00 SCRATCH
11 11 McKenzie Road 12.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Hanlan 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Mexicoffee 8.00 1 2-1
9 9 Souper River 6.00 2.4 5-1
12 12 Designated Hitter 3.00 2.5 5-1
13 13 Forester Humor 10.00 2.6 5-1
10 10 Yorkville 4.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Town’s Warrior 12.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Rookie Radar 20.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Passthepuddinpleaz 20.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Dream On Baby 12.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Cantucci 10.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 Lucys Child 20.00 7.4 14-1
11 11 Hardware Gap 20.00 10 19-1
7 7 Gatling Gun 15.00 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.