Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, June 1, 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
2 2 Blondeonamission 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Midnight Meadow 2.50 2.3 4-1
6 6 West Paw 6.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Call Me Brooke 8.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Practical Gizmo 20.00 5 9-1
5 5 Stormy Suzie 20.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Manitoulin Island 3.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Fire Emoji 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Infinite Passion 12.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Plus Power 8.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Hard Rock Warrior 3.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Blueberry Doll 4.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Lookingfortreasure 6.00 7 13-1
5 5 Makayla 12.00 7.1 13-1
1 1 Boomerang 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Silver Bullet Lady 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Remembering Rhoda 10.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Know How (GB) 4.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Unable 3.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Northern Passage 6.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Gold Forester 12.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Speedy Essa 8.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Combative 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Honey Won’t 3.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Sea Scout 8.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Wenjack 20.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Al Heybay 3.50 4.8 9-1
3 3 Dixie Giant 20.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Sailor’s Passion 2.50 7.7 15-1
8 8 Hard to Capture 6.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Dragon’s Key 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Fast Lane 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Stylish Gent 10.00 2.9 6-1
6 6 Super Headline 20.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Silent Lucidity 12.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Scenic Holiday 3.50 4.5 9-1
7 7 Executive Chairman 6.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Soup Spoon 8.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Cara Cara 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Star Candy 2.50 2.6 5-1
2 2 Summer Snow 20.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Zana 3.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Miss Brianna 12.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Top of the Mornin 6.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Yorkshire 8.00 5 9-1
6 6 Get Out the Vote 10.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Born to Boogie 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Reservenotattained 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Forester’s Turn 2.50 1.8 3-1
6 6 Dragon’s Brew 8.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 Happymac 6.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Western Trouble 3.50 3.1 6-1
7 7 Sunspear 12.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Jack Beanstalk 20.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Hekla’s Aura 10.00 1 2-1
7 7 Burlap 12.00 1.5 3-1
12 12 Humor Me Jim 3.00 3 6-1
5 5 Speedy Bubbles 12.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Lois 5.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Victoria Elizabeth 20.00 6.3 12-1
10 10 Not a Lost Cause 6.00 6.6 12-1
6 6 Super Sicily 15.00 7 13-1
9 9 Forever Danish 20.00 7.6 14-1
11 11 My Assistant 15.00 8.6 16-1
8 8 Social Drinker 4.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Tamana 12.00 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.