Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, July 17, 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
6 6 Country Dolly 10.00 1 2-1
4 4 Tentomidnight 1.60 1.5 3-1
5 5 Imperial Trick 20.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Hyper Holiday 2.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Featherweight 20.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 La Belva 4.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Crimson Forest 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Palace View (IRE) 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 War in Charge 6.00 1.3 2-1
2 2 Agile Dancer 8.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Cabernaydo 3.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Dreams and Schemes 8.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Lil Bit Gangsta 3.50 3.8 7-1
7 7 Sooner Lunar 15.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Kingdom On Paws 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Shameless Affair 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Mitole Power 2.00 3 6-1
4 4 Gamble On Love 6.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Lillz Star 3.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Red Mood 8.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Thatsitthatsall 12.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Secret Gizmo 15.00 6.8 13-1
8 8 Porshas Run 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Love You Lippy 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Reach for the Top 5.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Master Aragorn 3.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Kitty’sspeedystarr 10.00 4 8-1
3 3 Jimmy’s Affair 4.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Let’s Be First 8.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Where’s Samnbailey 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Weapons Master 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Serious Green 3.50 1.4 3-1
3 3 Sky Divine 6.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Fedorova 3.00 1.7 3-1
8 8 Silent and Sinful 2.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Gretna Green 10.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Just Like That 20.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Might Bee Trouble 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 More Money Hunny 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Regal Moment 2.50 1.1 2-1
7 7 Nikita’s Gem 6.00 1.2 2-1
6 6 Just Magnificent 4.00 2 4-1
5 5 Snatched 4.50 6.1 11-1
3 3 Peace Posey 20.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Neenah 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Determined Fury 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Master Spy 3.00 1.6 3-1
9 9 Valyrian Sky 4.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Kid Forester 12.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Break the Spell 6.00 4 8-1
8 8 Highland Society 8.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Sea Scout 20.00 6 11-1
5 5 Bet N Win 10.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Dream On Baby 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Temple Hall 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Backonthechaingang 2.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 Instamatical 8.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Springer 6.00 3 6-1
3 3 Drogon 10.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Mikey Boy 20.00 5 9-1
7 7 Woodglen Court 15.00 5.5 10-1
9 9 Proceedwithcaution 12.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Switzler Jammin 3.50 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.