Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, October 20, 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 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Playmea Tune 1.00 1 2-1
6 6 Souped Up 3.50 4 8-1
3 3 Last American Exit 10.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Border Town 4.00 4.5 9-1
5 5 Armstrong 6.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Rat Portage 20.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Gilt Edge 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Posturing 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 Worry Less 12.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 Rebelious 5.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Patrolman 1.80 1.7 3-1
8 8 Hey Cue 6.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Good Sin 15.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Monday Morning 3.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 Dare to Be King 15.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Big Lew 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (South Ocean S.) – South Ocean S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 I Love to Win 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Ella It Is 3.00 2 4-1
5 5 Onejabtoomany 8.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Brengungirl 1.60 3.3 6-1
2 2 Silent Strike 5.00 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Temple Hall 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Stratus 3.00 2.5 5-1
9 9 Glintindaddyseye 12.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Good to Be Lucky 8.00 5.6 11-1
12 12 Tiger Town 20.00 7.2 14-1
7 7 Wild Card 10.00 7.8 15-1
1 1 Go Jimmy Go 4.50 8 15-1
8 8 Earning My Ears 12.00 8.4 16-1
5 5 Its in the Cards 15.00 8.8 17-1
6 6 Reggie Boy 20.00 9.9 19-1
11 11 Royal Fonz 20.00 10.5 20-1
3 3 Springer 20.00 12.5 24-1
13 13 Souper Strider 12.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Adapted 5.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Bennys Jets 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Luz de La Luna 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Happy Valentine 8.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Red Samurai 10.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Pleasure’s Gold 12.00 4 8-1
4 4 Queen Macha 2.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Metaphysical 3.50 SCRATCH
1 1 Six Sense 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Crucial Taunt 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Groot 3.00 2.2 4-1
10 10 Mister Monoclonal 4.00 3 6-1
12 12 Doadster 20.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Colchester 12.00 5 9-1
4 4 Arami’s Speighster 6.00 5.7 11-1
11 11 Conn Smythe (GB) 12.00 6.9 13-1
2 2 Yorkton’s Honour 20.00 6.9 13-1
5 5 Itsastormymonday 10.00 7.8 15-1
9 9 Mopharra 20.00 8.4 16-1
8 8 Audi’s World 20.00 9.3 18-1
3 3 Somekinda Mischief 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 British Artillery 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 No More Options 12.00 1.1 2-1
5 5 Clayton 2.50 1.1 2-1
1 1 Tiz Romantic 4.00 1.5 3-1
9 9 Souper Dormy 6.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Blast in the Snow 10.00 1.9 3-1
8 8 Have It My Way 8.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Steak and Cheese 15.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Southern Style 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Frost King S.) – Frost King S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Shadow Realm 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Kekoa 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Unbridled Weather 2.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 My Boy Bruce 4.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Ride for the Purse 12.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Dark Screen 8.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Awesome Rainbow 15.00 7.3 14-1
3 3 Heard a Ghost 20.00 8.6 16-1
9 9 Magic Power 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 War Strategy 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Masseto (GB) 12.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Artie’s Storm 6.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Rondure 3.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Old Chestnut 3.50 3.7 7-1
6 6 Okiro 10.00 5 9-1
4 4 Mason’s Gamble 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Fanore (IRE) 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 War in Charge 2.50 1.3 3-1
4 4 Arashi 4.00 1.5 3-1
8 8 Hemlo Gold 10.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Lil Bit Gangsta 6.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Flawless Ruler 12.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Colonel Mustard 15.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Stormin Dave 20.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Jo Daddy 8.00 5.5 10-1
10 10 Winston Blue 3.50 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.