Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Friday, July 25, 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
3 3 Great Kate 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Cardio Princess (JPN) 1.40 2.2 4-1
5 5 Makayla 4.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Laughing Out Loud 3.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Daddy’s Daisy 8.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Ghostly Perfection 20.00 6 11-1
6 6 Key Stroke 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 So Called Vacation 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Pet Sounds 3.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Lonhro’s Gamble 20.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Heard a Ghost 3.50 5.5 10-1
1 1 Dancing in Rio 6.00 6.1 11-1
6 6 Blue Montjeu 8.00 6.6 12-1
4 4 Smart Almasty 12.00 6.6 12-1
8 8 Perfect Play 10.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Scuderia 1.40 1 2-1
1 1 Isaac Leo 2.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 El Diablito 8.00 2.4 5-1
4 4 Souper Effect 3.50 4.2 8-1
3 3 Audi’s World 6.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Professor Reload 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Night Striker 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Its in the Cards 10.00 3 6-1
4 4 Uphill Road 12.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Monster Machine 15.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Calling Home 6.00 3.4 6-1
10 10 Miah Said 4.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Audax Minor 8.00 4.1 8-1
12 12 True Shot 3.50 4.2 8-1
8 8 Glorious Revenge 8.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Highland Peak 20.00 6 11-1
11 11 Feels Like a Kylla 20.00 9.1 17-1
14 14 Quandale 20.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Punkin Boy 3.00 SCRATCH
13 13 King Putt 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Legal Attack (GB) 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Forest Buzz 2.00 2.4 4-1
2 2 Guildsman (FR) 2.50 2.4 5-1
5 5 Small Talk 8.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Mannix (IRE) 6.00 3 6-1
7 7 Absolute Chairman 20.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Royal Blush 20.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Jimmies Big Day 1.80 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 The New Maybe 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Cadfael 6.00 3 6-1
4 4 Sparklet 10.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Jmr Speedy Escape 8.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Frost Bitten 3.00 4.9 9-1
10 10 Royal Quality 4.50 5.8 11-1
1 1 Catholic Jackie 20.00 6.9 13-1
8 8 Left in My Dust 8.00 7.6 14-1
3 3 Adelaide Court 20.00 8.8 17-1
9 9 Passthepuddinpleaz 20.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Peja Du 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Causin’ Mayhem 4.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 This Dude a Breeze 2.50 3.3 6-1
8 8 Lobby Bar 10.00 7.3 14-1
10 10 Swan Lake 3.00 7.9 15-1
7 7 Heat Merchant 20.00 8.2 15-1
4 4 Good Sin 8.00 9.3 18-1
2 2 Dissectologist 20.00 9.8 18-1
9 9 Elusive Knight 20.00 9.9 19-1
3 3 Holiday With Amy 12.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Magna Time 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 Highly Potent 2.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Weller Green 3.50 1.4 3-1
5 5 Conn Smythe (GB) 6.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Empower 15.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Royal Entry 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Highland Rocky 10.00 1 2-1
6 6 Top Bear 8.00 1.6 3-1
9 9 Admiral Nelson 4.00 1.6 3-1
8 8 Big Lew 3.50 2.5 5-1
5 5 Kairos Moment 3.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Z Hub 10.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Halcon Negro 12.00 5 9-1
4 4 Jo Jagr 15.00 7.7 15-1
11 11 Ashwood 20.00 8.2 15-1
2 2 Hapi Ekati 20.00 8.6 16-1
10 10 Switchin’ to Glide 12.00 11 21-1

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.