Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, May 17, 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 (Maiden Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Backonthechaingang 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Temple Hall 10.00 1 2-1
3 3 Speedy Bear 6.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Happy Quad 2.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Souper Vinnie 4.50 3.5 7-1
4 4 Bennys Jets 3.50 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 People Are People 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Glorious Revenge 10.00 2 4-1
5 5 Alpha Kadin 2.50 2.7 5-1
7 7 Castle Harbour 4.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Big Lew 6.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 True Shot 12.00 6 11-1
6 6 Hard Reload 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Worry Less 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Takemybourbonneat 1.80 2 4-1
1 1 Magic Modie 8.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Ondine Lady 6.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Poetic Amy 3.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Ain’t No Lady 10.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Classy War 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Big Screen Boss 3.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Lasting Silence 3.50 2.3 4-1
4 4 Springer 6.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Perfectworks 8.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Let’s Go Liam 12.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Wild Card 10.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Ringintheholiday 20.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Breezero 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Give Me the Boots 6.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Maximum Fifty 8.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Haley’s Honor 3.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Verdejo 2.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Ima Beast 12.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Two Sip Sally 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Gloriannia 2.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Secret Load 3.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Super Sicily 10.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Society’s Kat 4.50 3.3 6-1
6 6 Garnet and Gold 8.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Spirit Bear 20.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Anam Cara 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Ruling Angel S. Presented By Ketel One) – Ruling Angel S. Presented By Ketel One

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Brindi (IRE) 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 War Signal 2.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Somethinabouther 6.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Aristella 8.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Social Code 20.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Crystalaire (GB) 20.00 5 9-1
4 4 Shotgun Wedding 15.00 5.1 10-1
10 10 Crystal Visions 20.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Hibiscus 10.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Madame Obey 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Liam’s Gift 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Zo Lee 10.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Bolt Enoree 8.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Luz de La Luna 2.50 2 4-1
5 5 Gild the Lily 6.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Wickenheiser 2.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Uphill Dance 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Legs Like Gizmo 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 So Called Vacation 2.50 2.4 4-1
2 2 Night Striker 8.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Contrivance 6.00 3 6-1
6 6 Arrakasta Izan 4.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Miah Said 15.00 3.4 6-1
9 9 Ashuka 20.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Audax Minor 10.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Please Don’t Go 20.00 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.