Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, June 5, 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 Napa Spirit (IRE) 1.40 1 2-1
6 6 Canadian Avro 6.00 3 6-1
1 1 Banker’s Hours 4.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Blame J D 2.50 3.7 7-1
5 5 Commander At Sea 8.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Dancin’ Deputy 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Scored 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Tatoosonmysoul 8.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 World Showcase 2.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Stormy Ocean 3.00 5 9-1
3 3 Wild Queenie 12.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Sloans Sky 10.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Beaumont Drive 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Strike a Chord 0.60 1 2-1
6 6 Secret Butterfly 6.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 April de Velp 3.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Silent Tribute 8.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 English Biscuit 20.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Miss Bobbit 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Houlihan 4.00 1 2-1
8 8 Hyper Holiday 2.50 1.6 3-1
1 1 Sultry Sophie 2.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Sinful Forester 6.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Almasty’s Lust 10.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 No Visor 15.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Kozy Babe 8.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 D’s Kandy 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Saucy Name 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Really Thirsty 3.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Pretty Good Joke 8.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Whiskey N Ice 4.50 3.1 6-1
1 1 Zipfire 10.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Kitty’sspeedystarr 6.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 The Blue Unicorn 3.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Lady Moonshine 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Cefalo 5.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Gizmo’s B F F 1.40 2.6 5-1
1 1 Very Savvy 12.00 3.4 7-1
4 4 Alberta Be Mine 8.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Gabby Squared 12.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Royal Blush 10.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Villi Olento 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Sweet Valentine 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Lillz Star 2.50 2.7 5-1
9 9 Holiday Rose 10.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Noyzee Girl 6.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Hatrixie Moment 4.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Holymolymeohmy 12.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Leona Whiteblaze 15.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Brown Butter Sage 8.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Our Stella 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.