Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, May 22, 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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Sloans Sky 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Lillz Star 4.50 1.8 3-1
5 5 Imperial Trick 2.50 2.1 4-1
2 2 Sake and Sushi 2.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Almasty’s Lust 6.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Danish Cookie 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 He Shoots He Wins 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Fracen Macho 1.80 2 4-1
1 1 Frac Right 8.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Midnight Tempesta 6.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Hanlan 4.00 4 8-1
3 3 Cadfael 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Indy One 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Isaac Leo 1.20 1.3 3-1
4 4 Dilwaala 8.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Reggie Boy 4.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Fun Fella 20.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Prince Royce 10.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Nice Baby 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Quiet Maddelena 3.50 1.7 3-1
4 4 Souper Pecan 2.50 2.9 5-1
1 1 Mi Tormenta 8.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Ala Turka 10.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Shamra 15.00 5 9-1
5 5 Home for a Rest 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Executive Success 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Onejabtoomany 4.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Bedtime 8.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Rhaenyra 2.50 3.1 6-1
2 2 Arya’s Quest 12.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 You Be the Judge 10.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Reverse Psychology 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 War Strategy 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Candy Overload 2.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 I’m A Gambler (IRE) 2.50 2.1 4-1
6 6 Twin City 15.00 3 6-1
7 7 Poulin in O T 6.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Ironstone 15.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Sky’s Not Falling 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Maxine Magic 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Super Serenade 3.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Purrfect Girl 1.80 2.6 5-1
4 4 Closing Appeal 12.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 The Fiery One (GB) 6.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Annia Cornificia F 15.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 D’s Kandy 20.00 7 13-1

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.