Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Friday, July 18, 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 Its Just Money 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 Banker’s Hours 2.50 1.5 3-1
4 4 Harper City 6.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Commander At Sea 10.00 3 6-1
3 3 Blame J D 3.50 3 6-1
7 7 Cantucci 20.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Kawacatoose 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 O Wow 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Bravo Kate 6.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 I Have an Idea 20.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Stormy Ocean 8.00 2 4-1
5 5 Foxy Diva 3.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Magical Trick 2.50 6.2 12-1
1 1 Clarayouthebest 20.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Napa Spirit (IRE) 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Mamba On Three 3.50 3 6-1
7 7 Dryden 1.80 4.4 8-1
2 2 Tricky Magician 4.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Blues Power 15.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Nichiren 20.00 6.9 13-1
5 5 Galvaston 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Sultry Sophie 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Maryland Spirit 4.50 2.6 5-1
2 2 Noyzee Girl 3.50 2.9 6-1
5 5 Kimberlina 2.50 3.5 7-1
7 7 Scat Humor 8.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 She’s So Croatian 10.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Ami’s Cry 20.00 7.5 14-1
4 4 Misty Eyed 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 World Showcase 8.00 1 2-1
8 8 Pretty Good Joke 3.00 1.3 2-1
2 2 Gather 4.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Wildfire 10.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Momunnyfor Ro 15.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Texensis 6.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Holiday Rose 20.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 My Cash Factor 2.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Girl’s Nite Out 8.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Pin Boy 3.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Signature Sir 1.40 3.4 6-1
4 4 Yoddha 6.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Doyouhaveanidea 12.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Come On Big Lou 20.00 6.2 12-1
9 9 Apollo Mo Money 10.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Ringintheholiday 20.00 7.3 14-1
5 5 Black Thunder 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Country Living 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Doadster 8.00 3.5 7-1
9 9 Lumberyard 8.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 A La Carte 6.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Alpha Kadin 4.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Demba 15.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Commander Worsley 10.00 7 13-1
8 8 Field Hockey 20.00 8.1 15-1
4 4 Fourlegsgood 15.00 8.8 17-1
10 10 Bob and Jules 12.00 10 19-1

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.