Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Friday, May 26, 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 Bequia 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Kerics Beauty 4.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Tara Luna 2.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Chrome’s Angel 8.00 6.1 11-1
2 2 Seattle Causeway 10.00 6.1 12-1
1 1 Hallanvaara 6.00 6.6 12-1
6 6 Mum’s the Word 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Forest Vixen 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Sake and Sushi 10.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Spirit O’Tipperary 20.00 2 4-1
10 10 Hi Ast Power 20.00 2.4 4-1
8 8 Jungle Tigress 4.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Big Bang Blue 6.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Eye Got It Good 3.50 5.9 11-1
5 5 Gentle Seas 12.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 Castleton 12.00 6.9 13-1
7 7 Elusive Gem 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Fortyfiveseventy 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Umneyaat 15.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Friends for Life 5.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Tipsy Moon 3.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Bedazzle Me 2.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Foxy Diva 15.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Pemberley 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Victory March 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Love the Game 8.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Boxer Brief 12.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 Stubborn Streak 10.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Hip to Your Tricks 20.00 7 13-1
9 9 Lomaki Force 5.00 7.3 14-1
5 5 Nova Folha 10.00 8.2 15-1
7 7 Gungi 6.00 8.8 17-1
1 1 Bodie 15.00 9.6 18-1
3 3 Swath 4.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Giant One 8.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Bet N Win 6.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Nonno’s Little Boy 3.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Mister Meseeks 8.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Spring Mountain 2.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 October Frost 20.00 6 11-1
7 7 Trinity Park 4.00 7.8 15-1
4 4 Prince of Ayrshire 12.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Amber Light 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Air Force Reserve 3.50 2 4-1
4 4 Little Domi 6.00 2.9 6-1
8 8 Sovereign Cause 3.00 3.4 6-1
9 9 Ignite the Storm 20.00 3.8 7-1
10 10 Uptown Lights 8.00 4 8-1
3 3 Echo With Laughter 10.00 6.1 11-1
1 1 Agile Dancer 10.00 6.6 12-1
2 2 Chicago Freddy 12.00 9.7 18-1
7 7 Niteinshiningarmor 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Renegade Serenade 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Silent Fortune 1.60 1.4 3-1
1 1 Morstachy’s 6.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Smart Sky 20.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Three Sonny Sideup 2.50 4 8-1
2 2 Candy Street 10.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Might Bee Speedy 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Pidin 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Do the Griddy 2.50 1.4 3-1
10 10 Taybo 8.00 2.4 5-1
11 11 I’m No Sleepy Joe 20.00 4.1 8-1
13 13 It’s Me Mario 20.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Tory’s Holiday 15.00 4.8 9-1
12 12 Aramos 6.00 5 9-1
5 5 Quiet Speed 30.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Stormin Dave 30.00 6 11-1
7 7 Boston Bay 15.00 6.8 13-1
3 3 Harper City 15.00 10.3 19-1
6 6 Zippy Holiday 20.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Seattle Point 8.00 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.