Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, May 14, 2023

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 Wood Be Wild 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Prince Sussex 6.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Allen Diggs 2.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Orphan Hallie 10.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Luv to Win 8.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Hardware Gap 8.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Lake Shore Drive 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Naval Officer 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Lord M 3.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Bold Reload 10.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Two Year Contract 3.50 2.7 5-1
2 2 Lil Green Machine 10.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Morning Thoughts 6.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Sir Grayvenscroft 20.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 No More 8.00 4.5 8-1
9 9 Stormin’ Humor 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Dragon’s Brew 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Take a Chance 4.00 1.1 2-1
3 3 Hicksy 2.00 2.3 4-1
8 8 Forester’s Turn 6.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Mr Crowley 8.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Decimator 10.00 2.9 6-1
1 1 Desolator 20.00 6 11-1
7 7 Hit the Point 20.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Silent Ghost 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Pino in a Purse 3.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Lady Maeve (IRE) 2.50 3.5 7-1
3 3 Wicked Miah 20.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Machisima 6.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 More Savvy 10.00 6.7 13-1
2 2 Ivy’s Star 20.00 8.8 17-1
7 7 Hasn’t Hit Me Yet 20.00 8.8 17-1
9 9 Simple Souvenir 8.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Worry Less 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Silent Sky 2.50 1.7 3-1
9 9 Crimson Nights 15.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Tender Situation 6.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Telltale 8.00 4 8-1
8 8 Sweet Nola 3.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Crumlin Beast 20.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Snow Lake 20.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Taylormoon 10.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Wind of Change (BRZ) 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Aim for the Sky 8.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Napa Spirit (IRE) 2.50 SCRATCH
7 7 There’s No Joe 12.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Cotton 3.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Maakwa 6.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Niagara Skyline 12.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Chancel 15.00 7.1 13-1
9 9 Poseidon Steel 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Jacques Cartier S.) – Jacques Cartier S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Arzak 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Anarchist 2.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 Red River Rebel 20.00 4 8-1
6 6 Ice Chocolat (BRZ) 8.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Old Chestnut 10.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Candy Overload 4.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Ironstone 6.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Ready for a Fight 20.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Silent Poet 1.00 1 2-1
6 6 Souper Watson 3.00 3 6-1
5 5 Have a Souper Day 8.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Kawacatoose 4.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Warp Ride 6.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Clear Destination 12.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Honey Won’t 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Crafty Conquest 4.00 1.2 2-1
6 6 Mad Dog N Joe 20.00 2 4-1
2 2 Rocket Joe Copper 15.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Mr. Dazzle 20.00 2.9 6-1
8 8 Tricky Magician 6.00 3 6-1
13 13 Master Spy 12.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Dot’s Vision 20.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 Beyond Borders 20.00 4.4 8-1
12 12 Sailor’s Passion 10.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Mayito 20.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Maximus Momentus 8.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Vettori Kin (BRZ) 10.00 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.