Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, May 18, 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 Citori 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Gretna Green 8.00 1.7 3-1
8 8 Saucy Name 2.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 Reload Eh 4.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Aint No Girly Girl 6.00 3 6-1
4 4 Maryland Spirit 10.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Kimberlina 15.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Kozy Babe 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Moon Over Egbert 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Today 8.00 1.6 3-1
11 11 Bella Future 2.50 2.5 5-1
4 4 Told It All 5.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Canadian Avro 12.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Banker’s Hours 10.00 4 8-1
9 9 Sammy Stone 6.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Jay Bird 20.00 5 9-1
10 10 Uncaptured Moment 15.00 7.4 14-1
8 8 Computer Hacker 20.00 7.5 14-1
5 5 Grand Alliance 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Ontario Holiday 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Forest Woodsman 6.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Coherence 8.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Sehr Schoen 12.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Back River 3.00 6.1 12-1
8 8 Panyard Tap 20.00 7.3 14-1
1 1 Benlion 12.00 8.1 15-1
3 3 Whiskey Row 20.00 8.4 16-1
7 7 Perfect Play 4.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Flirting With Fire 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 Wagner 8.00 1.2 2-1
8 8 Humber River 3.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Country Living 3.50 1.7 3-1
4 4 My Boy Bruce 6.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Tiernan 12.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Go Kart Mozart 4.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Roar of the Crowd 8.00 7.9 15-1
1 1 You’re So Lucky 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Flashy Motor 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Clearwater Beach 15.00 2.4 4-1
7 7 Texas Holiday 6.00 2.9 5-1
8 8 Miss Demanding 2.50 3.2 6-1
6 6 Biles (IRE) 3.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Princess Jade 20.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Lady Iona 12.00 6 11-1
5 5 Ca Bam 20.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Saratoga Holiday 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Wild Red 3.00 1.6 3-1
9 9 Florida Vacation 8.00 1.8 3-1
8 8 This Is Gloria 10.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Just Pray 5.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Mobula 6.00 3.4 7-1
5 5 Crumlin Fashion 15.00 3.7 7-1
12 12 Suigu Belle 15.00 5 9-1
11 11 She’s So Croatian 12.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 La Belva 20.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Butterfly Billie 30.00 6.9 13-1
10 10 Cheat the Devil 30.00 8.2 15-1
13 13 Foresters Exec 12.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Little Alexa 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Giant Teddy 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Light the Lamp 4.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Its Time to Shine 6.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Highland Life 15.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Cotton 8.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Poseidon Steel 10.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Souper Dormy 2.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Kokomo 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (King Corrie S.) – King Corrie S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Church and State 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Graffiti Writer 6.00 2 4-1
3 3 Madame Obey 4.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Thundering 1.80 2.8 5-1
2 2 Incoming 12.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Hibiscus 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Arabian Prince 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Junior Hot Shot 4.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Crumlin Lad 8.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 No More Options 2.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Boston Tea Party 6.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Mason’s Gamble 10.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Society’s Thunder 20.00 7.9 15-1
5 5 Awesome Bourbon 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Bachelor Pad 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Long Pond 6.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Valyrian Sky 8.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 My Two Aunt Joans 20.00 6 11-1
3 3 Valley Victory 20.00 6.4 12-1
5 5 Ask in My Name 20.00 7.6 14-1
11 11 Forester Humor 20.00 7.6 14-1
6 6 Thenorthremembers 12.00 7.7 14-1
12 12 Mannix (IRE) 12.00 7.7 14-1
10 10 Mighty Sea 20.00 8.5 16-1
8 8 Bet N Win 20.00 8.8 17-1
9 9 Souper Success 2.00 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.