Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, May 4, 2025

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
4 4 Uncaptured Moment 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Jmr Speedy Escape 4.50 2.1 4-1
1 1 Royal Quality 6.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Canadian Avro 8.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Valyrian Sky 1.60 3.5 7-1
6 6 Rapture Bay 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Hey Cue 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Stylish Gent 3.50 2.9 5-1
2 2 Ernie’s Martini 10.00 3 6-1
4 4 Hicksy 8.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Kid Forester 6.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Bet N Win 12.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Thenorthremembers 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Last American Exit 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Pine Knoll 2.50 1.5 3-1
6 6 Garofoli 3.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Bold Reload 6.00 4.5 9-1
2 2 Break the Spell 10.00 5 9-1
4 4 Mad Dog N Joe 8.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Alberta Be Mine 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Gizmo’s B F F 6.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Pluie d’Avril 3.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Crimson Nights 10.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Royal Blush 8.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Beaumont Drive 12.00 6.5 12-1
5 5 Gabby Squared 3.50 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Coherence 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Chairman Rainbow 3.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 Attestation 2.00 1.4 3-1
8 8 Contrivance 20.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Ontario Holiday 6.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Whiskey Row 12.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Imperial Star 8.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Panyard Tap 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Secret Threat 12.00 1 2-1
7 7 Awesome Crusader 3.50 1.9 4-1
4 4 Penner Ash (IRE) 20.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Summer Commander 8.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Its Time to Shine 8.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 The New Maybe 20.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Sherif Ali 10.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Little Red Domi 6.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Awesome Bourbon 3.00 9.3 18-1
10 10 El Cohete 4.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Shadow Realm 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Regal Guest 3.50 2.2 4-1
1 1 My Boy Bruce 12.00 3.4 6-1
9 9 Awesome Rainbow 6.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Your Valentino 8.00 6.7 13-1
6 6 Commander Worsley 5.00 7.4 14-1
10 10 Magic Power 8.00 7.6 14-1
3 3 Daddy Has Diamonds 10.00 8 15-1
7 7 Good King Sam 20.00 9 17-1
2 2 Drop Your Gloves 12.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Handicap) – Starter Handicap

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Priceless Will 1.40 1 2-1
5 5 Souper Dormy 5.00 1.1 2-1
1 1 Moon Landing 8.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Jamiesta 6.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Cotton 2.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Colonel Mustard 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Thorncliffe S.) – Thorncliffe S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Patches O’Houlihan 0.80 1 2-1
1 1 I’m A Gambler (IRE) 5.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Filo Di Arianna (BRZ) 2.00 3.4 7-1
6 6 Runnin’ Rocket 20.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Flag Of Honour (AUS) 12.00 6 11-1
4 4 Ironstone 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
14 14 Tandhoneywithane 12.00 1 2-1
10 10 Beach Cricket 4.00 1.2 2-1
6 6 My Emmy 6.00 1.7 3-1
9 9 Earendel 3.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Foresters Exec 30.00 3 6-1
11 11 Nicki Is a Breeze 12.00 3.4 7-1
2 2 Workout Affair 12.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Vintage Ring 15.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 She’s Pretty 20.00 7.7 14-1
5 5 Miss Boujee 12.00 7.7 15-1
8 8 Call Me Misslucky 20.00 8 15-1
12 12 Our Lady 8.00 8.3 16-1
4 4 Snatched 30.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Scat Girl 20.00 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.