Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, May 31, 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 (Jacques Cartier S.) – Jacques Cartier S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Simcoe 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Old Chestnut 12.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Okiro 8.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Patches O’Houlihan 0.11 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Fighter in the Win 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Yorkville 6.00 3 6-1
6 6 Embrace My Uncle 2.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 This Dude a Breeze 3.50 4.5 8-1
5 5 Lobby Bar 10.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Heat Merchant 8.00 5 9-1
3 3 Galvaston 20.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Veery 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Crevalle d’Oro 2.50 2 4-1
4 4 Hurricane Clair 2.00 3.4 7-1
5 5 Enduring 6.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Perhaps Tonight (IRE) 8.00 5 9-1
2 2 Awesome Spirit Gal (FR) 10.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Bold Ripasso 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Snatched 5.00 1.1 2-1
7 7 Blue’s Mommy 8.00 1.3 2-1
1 1 Sympatico 10.00 1.7 3-1
11 11 Salmiakki 2.50 1.8 3-1
4 4 Tandhoneywithane 10.00 1.9 4-1
10 10 Silent Strike 6.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 I Love Presents 20.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Misty Eyed 20.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Codicia Por Vida 20.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Butterfly Billie 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Bowman’s Run 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Compton 10.00 1.8 3-1
8 8 Pierre 5.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Cabernaydo 3.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Maldini 6.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Conacher 12.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Drop Your Gloves 8.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Out N Out Disgrace 15.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Motion Granted 15.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 J P Hellish 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 My Sea Cottage (IRE) 10.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Frosted Over 4.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Justintimeforwine 20.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Palio 20.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Como 15.00 4.5 8-1
10 10 Legal Catch 6.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Twowaycrossing 20.00 6.1 12-1
6 6 Wyoming Bill 8.00 6.5 12-1
9 9 Cornwall 20.00 7.2 14-1
11 11 Bring Me a Check 3.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Megalodon 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Captain Junuh 6.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Map’s a Breeze 8.00 6.2 12-1
11 11 Tour the City 10.00 6.6 12-1
2 2 Faber 2.50 6.7 13-1
3 3 Times a Breeze 8.00 7.2 14-1
1 1 Graffiti Writer 12.00 8.8 17-1
4 4 Ylivoimainen 20.00 9.1 17-1
10 10 Good King Sam 20.00 10.2 19-1
9 9 Exude 15.00 10.4 20-1
7 7 Southern Style 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Hpibet Royal North S.) – Hpibet Royal North S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Toupie 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Earhart (FR) 2.00 3 6-1
3 3 Freedom Speaks 8.00 6 11-1
4 4 Dancing Duchess 15.00 6.9 13-1
5 5 Ready to Jam 12.00 7.6 14-1
10 10 Gal in a Rush 6.00 7.9 15-1
6 6 Ticker Tape Home 10.00 8.9 17-1
1 1 Metaphysical 20.00 9.3 18-1
7 7 Ms. Tart 12.00 9.7 18-1
9 9 Weehawken 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Bet365 Eclipse S.) – Bet365 Eclipse S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Get Smokin 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Possiblemente 10.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Dataman 5.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Classic Mo Town 8.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Stanley House 12.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Webslinger 2.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Dancin in Da’nile 20.00 7.8 15-1
4 4 Cool Kiss 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Belle Mahone S.) – Belle Mahone S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Dana’s Beauty 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Caitlinhergrtness 2.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Fortyfiveseventy 20.00 3.5 7-1
9 9 Fashionably Fab 5.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Literate 6.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 For Flying (BRZ) 8.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Kin’s Concerto 20.00 5 9-1
6 6 Ready for Shirl 15.00 5.8 11-1
8 8 Freedom Speaks 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Serenading Kitten 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 D’aurum 4.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Quality Presence 10.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Sultana 8.00 3.1 6-1
10 10 Nicki Is a Breeze 15.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Mo Argento 10.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Workout Affair 15.00 6.2 12-1
13 13 My Emmy 6.00 6.5 12-1
12 12 Sweet Surrender 12.00 6.8 13-1
3 3 Nashyan 20.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 Starship Serenity 20.00 10.2 19-1
11 11 Mia Mitole 20.00 10.8 20-1
8 8 Outforarip 20.00 13 25-1

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.