Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, August 19, 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
5 5 Adesso 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Valley Victory 20.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 No More Options 3.50 4 8-1
2 2 Meko Makee 1.80 4.3 8-1
6 6 Natural Star 12.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Still Wicked 8.00 6.1 12-1
1 1 Spirit of Seattle 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Blue Max 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 It’s Game Knight 2.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 Al Heybay 12.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 De Only Solution 20.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Kid Forester 6.00 4 8-1
2 2 Rockstar Ro 2.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Ivy’s Star 20.00 7.5 14-1
5 5 Tomcat Black 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Trinity Park 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Uptown Lights 3.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Posturing 2.50 2.7 5-1
1 1 Shamateur 10.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Hemlo Gold 6.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Too Much Talk 2.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Grand Journey 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 A Thread of Blue 6.00 4 8-1
6 6 Classy Whisper 4.50 4.2 8-1
7 7 Hunt Master 10.00 5 9-1
2 2 Ready Shakespeare 4.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Downy Boy 3.00 6.1 11-1
4 4 Perfect Speighty 20.00 7.3 14-1
1 1 Poseidon Steel 15.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Crevalle d’Oro 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 Destiny Ro 6.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Legs Like Flatter 12.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Quality Presence 4.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Sancerre 20.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Twisting Pistons 12.00 3 6-1
4 4 Stormcast 2.00 3.7 7-1
11 11 Dyna’s Flatter 20.00 5.2 10-1
10 10 Magic Token 20.00 6.7 13-1
12 12 Nantuckets Day 12.00 7.1 13-1
7 7 Simply in Front 15.00 7.6 14-1
9 9 Saccharine 15.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Emerance 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Mr Nobility 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Rebel Faith 6.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Junipero Serra 3.50 1.3 2-1
1 1 King Elvis 3.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Over and Ollie 4.50 5.5 10-1
3 3 Chasing Trouble 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Sweet Briar Too S.) – Sweet Briar Too S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Vantarsi 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Run for the Hills 4.50 2 4-1
1 1 Clitheroe (GB) 1.40 3 6-1
5 5 Forest Drift 12.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Hard Edge 8.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Canadiansweetheart 20.00 7 13-1
2 2 Talk to Ya Later 3.50 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Hazelbrook 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Aubrieta 6.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Artie’s Princess 8.00 2 4-1
3 3 Ambassador Luna 3.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Saratoga Vision 12.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Valentina Day 3.50 4.9 9-1
2 2 Luz de La Luna 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (King Edward S.) – King Edward S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Treason 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Lucky Score 4.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Shirl’s Speight 3.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 War Bomber (IRE) 8.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 The Minkster 20.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Pao Alto (FR) 6.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Conglomerate 15.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Dancin in Da’nile 30.00 7.6 14-1
10 10 Bode’s Tipsy 30.00 9.4 18-1
2 2 Town Cruise 8.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Haddassah 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Arms 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Repeat the Heat 6.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Bringer of Rain 10.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Concealed Carry 3.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Taranto Titan 2.50 5.9 11-1
8 8 Keep Grinding 8.00 6.2 12-1
1 1 Nonno’s Little Boy 8.00 7.5 14-1
5 5 Guns n’ Rojas 20.00 8 15-1

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.