Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Friday, August 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Hip to Your Tricks 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 It Worked 3.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Half to Reload 3.50 2.2 4-1
3 3 Quiet Speed 8.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Lucys Child 6.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Stubborn Streak 12.00 5 10-1
7 7 Rockland Express 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Bongino 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Gus’s Gamble 20.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Confusing 10.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 C R Hot Shot 10.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Rookie Radar 6.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 Big Ransom 20.00 6 11-1
1 1 Benlion 8.00 7.6 14-1
10 10 Trigger’s Bay 3.50 7.7 15-1
6 6 Bet N Win 4.00 9.3 18-1
8 8 Kodiak Mamba (IRE) 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Alicia’s Kid 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Executive Chairman 2.50 1.5 3-1
4 4 Royal Mahogany 6.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 Tall Water 20.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Might Bee Speedy 8.00 2.9 6-1
5 5 Highland Society 10.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Commander Tom 12.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Lake Shore Drive 3.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 My Assistant 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Crimson Nights 4.00 1.3 2-1
9 9 War Vow 6.00 3.9 7-1
10 10 Bridge to Nowhere 15.00 4.7 9-1
11 11 Sweet Bombolini 10.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Indiana Road 12.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 I’m a Bourbon Girl 8.00 6.1 12-1
8 8 Golden Suzie 4.50 6.4 12-1
3 3 Defamation 20.00 10.5 20-1
7 7 Moet Monet 20.00 10.7 20-1
5 5 Gunnawin 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Katchy Name 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 So Breanna 10.00 1.2 2-1
8 8 Grande Bella 6.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Tamana 3.50 2.5 5-1
1 1 Celtic Revival 8.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Northern Passage 12.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 Its a Birdie 20.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Tenpenny Nail 20.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Speedy Johny 2.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Super Sicily 6.00 1 2-1
13 13 Jokes Up 10.00 2 4-1
9 9 Hurricane Gizmo 8.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Cherry Gardens 4.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Mountain Sound 12.00 4.8 9-1
10 10 Speedy N Smart 20.00 5 9-1
8 8 Momascrest 15.00 5.9 11-1
11 11 Gambler’s Pose 15.00 6.1 12-1
1 1 Taylormoon 12.00 6.8 13-1
3 3 Admissible 3.00 6.9 13-1
2 2 Miss Moe 10.00 9.6 18-1
4 4 Love to Dream 20.00 10.8 20-1
12 12 Seattle Signal 20.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Jab 4.50 1 2-1
9 9 Cloud Storage 10.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Remembering Rhoda 20.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Halaga 2.00 3 6-1
8 8 Ashbury 12.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Retail Therapist 8.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Emerald Lake 3.00 5 9-1
7 7 Umneyaat 6.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Machina 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Sand Dancer 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Finalist 2.50 2.1 4-1
5 5 Bet 8.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Stop the Humbug 6.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Coleyville 4.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Executive Giant 20.00 6.1 12-1
3 3 Make No Mistake 10.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Flat Out Vixen 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Mr. De 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Smokin Holiday 2.50 1.8 3-1
4 4 Yorkville 8.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Dio Brando 10.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Ignite the Storm 12.00 6.7 13-1
3 3 River of Babylon 6.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 It’s Me Mario 12.00 7.2 14-1
9 9 Discovery Chart 20.00 8.3 16-1
2 2 Souper Genius 4.00 9 17-1

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.