Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, June 18, 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 (Maiden Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Mighty Sea 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Guard of Honour 3.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Jim’s Hope 8.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Twixter 4.50 5.2 10-1
4 4 Chasing Trouble 2.50 5.5 10-1
2 2 Street Serenade 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Renegade Serenade 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Trigger’s Bay 6.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Classy Boy 10.00 6.6 12-1
9 9 Give Me My Money 8.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 Morstachy’s 3.00 7 13-1
3 3 Lobby Bar 20.00 7.5 14-1
1 1 Northern Passage 12.00 7.9 15-1
7 7 Dissectologist 20.00 8.1 15-1
4 4 Reload’s Rebel 2.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Big Ransom 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Dixie’s Flatter 6.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Wild Conversation 8.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Tory’s Holiday 3.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 One More Brew 2.50 5.5 10-1
3 3 Wont Forget You 10.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Souper Sunshine 12.00 6.7 13-1
6 6 Managed Forest 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Repeat the Heat 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Gendragon 20.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Souped Up 6.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Three Sonny Sideup 3.50 2.8 5-1
1 1 Cruden Bay 2.50 3.8 7-1
6 6 Forester Humor 10.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Mehlek 8.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 October Frost 12.00 7.9 15-1
9 9 Just Start Me Up 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Four Strong Winds 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 My Boy Prince 1.80 2.3 4-1
5 5 Bedard 3.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Valley Victory 20.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 Two Ghosts 4.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Wagner 10.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Dynamic Strike 20.00 8 15-1
6 6 Babbo 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 Victoria’s Chief 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 The Thunderer 6.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Giovannino 8.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Junipero Serra 3.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Fanore (IRE) 2.50 4.1 8-1
7 7 Runaway Charlie 20.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Bill Needle 15.00 6.5 12-1
3 3 Hank Ollie 8.00 7.9 15-1
8 8 Spiritwood 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Silent Fortune 20.00 1 2-1
7 7 Call Curt 10.00 3.3 6-1
14 14 Full Extreme 15.00 3.5 7-1
10 10 Tecumseh’s War 6.00 3.8 7-1
11 11 Stanley House 3.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Mr Crowley 15.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Embrace My Uncle 20.00 4.5 9-1
13 13 Reward Night 10.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Souper Cohiba 8.00 6.2 12-1
15 15 Bet 20.00 7.7 15-1
12 12 Lac Macaza 15.00 9 17-1
9 9 Sir Sahib 4.00 10.3 19-1
5 5 Sand Dancer 20.00 12.1 23-1
2 2 Silent Miracle 20.00 12.6 24-1
3 3 Canadian Pharoah 20.00 15 28-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Perfect Speighty 4.00 1 2-1
10 10 Sir Seamus 12.00 4.5 9-1
4 4 Elusive Knight 6.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Breaking Alone 20.00 5.5 10-1
11 11 Ready for the Lady 15.00 7 13-1
1 1 Like the King 5.00 7.1 13-1
13 13 English Conqueror 3.00 7.7 15-1
12 12 Palazzi 10.00 7.9 15-1
8 8 Enchant Me 20.00 9.5 18-1
3 3 A Thread of Blue 15.00 10.3 20-1
5 5 Seventyseven Stone 20.00 11.8 22-1
9 9 Day Tripper 20.00 12 23-1
6 6 Dancin in Da’nile 12.00 13 25-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Money Printer 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Frosted Over 1.60 2.2 4-1
1 1 Haddassah 2.50 3.3 6-1
2 2 Dun Drum 12.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Malibu Mambo 8.00 4.5 9-1
5 5 Luckman 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Pidin 4.00 1 2-1
11 11 Chicago Freddy 10.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Echo With Laughter 10.00 2.5 5-1
10 10 Quiet Vista 6.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Preetzah’s Star 12.00 3 6-1
1 1 Moonquest 1.60 3.2 6-1
9 9 Quiet Speed 20.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Infinitely Katz 20.00 6 11-1
3 3 Video Vida 15.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 This Cat Is by Jax 8.00 8.6 16-1
7 7 Harper City 20.00 11 21-1

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.