Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Friday, August 8, 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 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Bold Reload 10.00 1 2-1
4 4 Guildsman (FR) 2.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 He Shoots He Wins 2.50 2.9 5-1
6 6 Maticulant 8.00 3 6-1
2 2 Galvaston 6.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Tricky Magician 3.50 3.4 7-1
7 7 Silent Fortune 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Cabernaydo 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Can’t Jump 10.00 1.1 2-1
2 2 War in Charge 6.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Colonel Mustard 15.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Drum Roll Please 1.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Snookered 20.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Shamateur 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Mamba On Three 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Dryden 1.60 1.9 4-1
1 1 Banker’s Hours 6.00 3 6-1
3 3 Harper City 2.50 4.4 8-1
2 2 Dream On Baby 8.00 4.5 9-1
6 6 Sea Scout 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Shootin’ Amy 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 World Showcase 3.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Kikitsa 3.50 3.9 7-1
5 5 Cymbal Court 2.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Really Thirsty 6.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Prima 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Red Pharaoh 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Backonthechaingang 2.50 1.2 2-1
5 5 Magic Power 10.00 1.3 2-1
8 8 Crucial Taunt 12.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Dontgobackonurword 6.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Bennys Jets 15.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Four Strong Winds 2.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Bob and Jules 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Garden of War 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Church and State 2.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Wagstaff 6.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Classy War 3.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Here I Go 15.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Winnebago (IRE) 4.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Silent Miracle 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Napa Spirit (IRE) 3.00 1.7 3-1
8 8 Border Town 2.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Legal Attack (GB) 2.50 2.6 5-1
7 7 Kawacatoose 8.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Contrivance 20.00 4 8-1
2 2 Kinetic Stone 20.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Cadfael 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Pin Boy 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Apollo Mo Money 3.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Drogon 3.50 2.1 4-1
5 5 Hello Jello 8.00 3.1 6-1
8 8 May and June 6.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Devil’s Tongue 12.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Hatrixie Moment 10.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Instamatical 20.00 8 15-1

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.