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Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Friday, August 1, 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 Mehlek 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Chancel 8.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Royal Hudson 6.00 2.4 4-1
2 2 Rapture Bay 3.50 3 6-1
1 1 Break the Spell 12.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Hell Bent 2.50 5 9-1
6 6 Mister Meseeks 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Strega 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Sharp Flame 4.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 That Girl Artemus 6.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 She Makes a Point 10.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Logistics 10.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 O Wow 3.00 6.5 12-1
5 5 Mason’s Music 8.00 7.6 14-1
8 8 Ashbury 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 U S Army Corps 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Mt Logan 3.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Whiskey Row 8.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Mo Tourist 6.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Midnight Tempesta 10.00 5 9-1
3 3 Midnight Arkle 5.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Jo Daddy 8.00 6 11-1
9 9 Gendragon 20.00 9.1 17-1
11 11 Celentano 15.00 9.1 17-1
10 10 Computer Hacker 20.00 10.7 20-1
4 4 Orphan Hallie 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Mister Holden 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Quiet Intent 4.50 2.7 5-1
8 8 Colonel Mustard 6.00 2.9 6-1
4 4 Stonks 3.50 3.7 7-1
1 1 Red Sneakers 8.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Silver Smoke 20.00 5.5 10-1
11 11 Snookered 20.00 6.7 13-1
6 6 Four K Force 20.00 7.1 13-1
10 10 Tourist’s Dream 10.00 8.1 15-1
7 7 Dancin’ Deputy 20.00 9.5 18-1
5 5 Leopardi 20.00 10 19-1
13 13 Sugar It’s Eli 15.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Moddassah 3.50 SCRATCH
14 14 Profesorridesagain 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Tazman 10.00 1 2-1
1 1 Justintimeforwine 8.00 1.1 2-1
8 8 Ninetyfour Expos 2.00 1.4 3-1
9 9 Mad Dog N Joe 4.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Bachelor Pad 6.00 2 4-1
4 4 Walter Me Lad 3.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Secret Storm 12.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Sailor’s Passion 20.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Mannix (IRE) 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Rhumbaba 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Springer 8.00 3.7 7-1
12 12 Stratus 5.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Spiritual Man 15.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Temple Hall 15.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Just Jacobo 3.00 5.8 11-1
8 8 Holiday Snooze 6.00 6.4 12-1
10 10 Fun Fella 10.00 7.2 14-1
7 7 Michaels Gift 20.00 8.2 16-1
3 3 Woodglen Court 20.00 8.9 17-1
11 11 Nycely 20.00 9.5 18-1
9 9 Let’s Go Liam 20.00 10 19-1
14 14 Castle Harbour 12.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Please Don’t Go 10.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Drogon 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Ask in My Name 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Mid Day Image 4.50 1.3 3-1
6 6 Bringer of Rain 8.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Jimmies Big Day 6.00 2.9 5-1
9 9 Embrace My Uncle 4.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Uncaptured Moment 10.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Military Force 10.00 5 9-1
4 4 Valley Victory 15.00 5.6 11-1
10 10 Canyouhearmerunnin 20.00 6.4 12-1
11 11 C C’s Kingdom 20.00 7.4 14-1
8 8 Yorkville 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Handicap) – Starter Handicap

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Zisisit (IRE) 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Kitten’s Romance 1.80 2.8 5-1
7 7 Flying Black 4.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Katherine’s Gem 20.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Destiny Ro 8.00 5 10-1
4 4 Speedy Freeze 10.00 7 13-1
5 5 Voice From Above 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Lumberyard 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Arami’s Speighster 6.00 1.3 2-1
1 1 Daddy Send Money 4.50 1.6 3-1
9 9 Field Hockey 8.00 2.8 5-1
11 11 Lasting Silence 2.50 2.8 5-1
4 4 Golden Test 20.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Big Baby Henry 10.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Magic Slips 20.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Monday Morning 20.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 Raise a Profit 20.00 8.5 16-1
5 5 Souper Iconic 12.00 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.

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