Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Friday, September 8, 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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Royal Quality 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Birthday Munnings 2.50 1.1 2-1
3 3 Arafat 15.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Kid Marvelous 6.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Mesa Spirit 3.00 2.9 6-1
5 5 Midnight Tempesta 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Computer Hacker 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 If You Insist 10.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Valley Victory 3.50 3.8 7-1
3 3 Clarence B 10.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Sparklet 6.00 8.4 16-1
7 7 Samurai Challenge 4.00 8.5 16-1
2 2 Still Wicked 12.00 9 17-1
8 8 Halcon Negro 20.00 9 17-1
9 9 My Munnings Model 20.00 10 19-1
10 10 Mucho Magnifico 8.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Finalist 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Solar 3.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Full Extreme 1.80 3.4 6-1
1 1 Hit the Point 20.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Silent Lucidity 12.00 6.1 12-1
7 7 Mambointheforest 6.00 6.2 12-1
3 3 Ivy’s Star 20.00 8 15-1
8 8 Stop the Humbug 10.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Giant One 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Big Ransom 20.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Baytown Elvis 12.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Rockland Express 8.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Hip to Your Tricks 4.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Coach Abernathy 15.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Robitaille 10.00 4.5 9-1
2 2 Social Justice 6.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 C R Hot Shot 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Field Hockey 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 One True Gentleman 1.40 1.4 3-1
1 1 Hungry Wolf 15.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Gee Que 3.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Absolute Chairman 20.00 4 8-1
6 6 Wickedblackbullet 20.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Last Monarch 6.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Hygge 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Cara Cara 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Halaga 2.00 3 6-1
2 2 Hot Cargo 4.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Collect Dattt 8.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Lincolnville Beach 10.00 6.4 12-1
5 5 Winyah Bay 6.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 Cloud Storage 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 She Makes a Point 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Pedigeek 8.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Royal Blush 3.50 3.2 6-1
1 1 Foxy Diva 4.00 4.8 9-1
10 10 Well Actually 12.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Vivid Vixen 20.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Domer Allure 3.00 7 13-1
3 3 Inscrutable 12.00 7.1 13-1
6 6 Grace On the Green 10.00 7.5 14-1
9 9 La Princessa Polly 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Midway Mischief 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Bill Needle 3.50 1.2 2-1
7 7 Mighty Sea 2.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Anselmo 20.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Sir Samuel 4.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Be Like Clint 10.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Glenholme 12.00 7.8 15-1
3 3 Stormin Dave 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Kinetic Stone 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Long Pond 3.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Scoot Daddy 2.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Citrus Boy 3.50 4.3 8-1
4 4 Poseidon Steel 8.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Crumlin Lad 10.00 5 9-1
6 6 Prince of Thieves 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Mr. De 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Seattle Point 3.50 5.7 11-1
3 3 Wont Forget You 20.00 5.9 11-1
9 9 Forest Star 4.00 6.1 12-1
1 1 Discovery Chart 20.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Blasito 12.00 6.4 12-1
5 5 Just the Max 8.00 7.6 14-1
8 8 Preetzah’s Star 6.00 8.2 15-1
4 4 Good Skip Indeed 20.00 9.7 18-1
10 10 River of Babylon 20.00 10 19-1

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.