Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, May 24, 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
2 2 U S Army Corps 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Rapture Bay 4.00 2.9 6-1
6 6 Profesorridesagain 6.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Under Surveillance 12.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Elusive Knight 2.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Hell Bent 8.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Bee Me 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Bourbon North 3.00 1.1 2-1
6 6 Deputy Daddy 2.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Signature Sir 6.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Imperial Gold 12.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Devil’s Tongue 12.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Just Jacobo 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Contrary Mary 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Perfect Sparkle 10.00 1 2-1
5 5 Armored Guard 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Souper Diva 3.00 2 4-1
4 4 Public Knowledge 6.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Miss Maxine 8.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Seeking Magic 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Sinclairity 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Prima 2.50 3.5 7-1
5 5 Zippy Gamble 3.00 4 7-1
6 6 Red Samurai 8.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Sweet Passions 6.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Enchanted Forest 10.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Garden of War 1.20 1 2-1
2 2 Little Thonio 3.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Golden Truth 8.00 3 6-1
3 3 Naughty Frosty 6.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Fighting the Wars 3.50 5.1 10-1
1 1 Gerald 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Regal Moment 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Dolce Fortuna 6.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Miramichi 3.00 2 4-1
6 6 Speedy Freeze 2.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Neenah 10.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Unheard 10.00 6 11-1
4 4 Hymn to Her 12.00 7.1 13-1
2 2 My Cash Factor 20.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Our Lady 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Lunch With Bernie 3.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Catch the Drift 8.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Ambitious Lass 20.00 6.3 12-1
1 1 Good as Gone 12.00 7 13-1
6 6 Bound to Be True 15.00 7.7 14-1
8 8 Miss Saugerties 20.00 8.7 16-1
9 9 Complex Secret 10.00 8.7 16-1
10 10 Logistics 6.00 8.9 17-1
7 7 No Rejoyce 20.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Never Silent 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 I’m Into Mischief 1.80 1.4 3-1
5 5 Talk to Ya Later 2.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Determined First 4.00 5 9-1
1 1 Hay Hay Paula 8.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Miss Pierre 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Pretty Good Joke 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Magical Trick 2.50 1.5 3-1
3 3 Shameless Affair 12.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 World Showcase 5.00 2.6 5-1
9 9 Bright Sunshine 3.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Gamble On Love 12.00 3.6 7-1
10 10 Firecracker Fiona 8.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Where’s Samnbailey 20.00 4 8-1
5 5 Peggy 20.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 Legs Like Flatter 20.00 7.2 14-1
1 1 Red Mood 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.