Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, August 10, 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
3 3 Come On Big Lou 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Miah Said 4.50 1.3 2-1
6 6 Big Lew 3.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Professor Reload 2.50 3.3 6-1
5 5 Westmore 8.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Z Hub 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Love You Lippy 4.50 1 2-1
6 6 Citori 1.40 1.2 2-1
1 1 Wildfire 6.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Where’s Samnbailey 2.50 3.5 7-1
2 2 Holymolymeohmy 10.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 La Belva 8.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Strike a Chord 1.20 1 2-1
3 3 Shamra 6.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 April de Velp 3.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Sloans Sky 5.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Kavala 8.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Very Savvy 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Pet Sounds 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Lonhro’s Gamble 8.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Smart Almasty 2.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Guard of Honour 3.50 3.5 7-1
6 6 Diva’s Ghost 6.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Perfect Play 20.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Blue Montjeu 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Golden Truth 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Cat’s Fury 8.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Gone Hunting 2.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Political Warfare 20.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Time Passes 2.50 6.3 12-1
6 6 Philip Banks 3.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 Chasing Memories 20.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Bee Me 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Howsitgoinowen 12.00 1 2-1
5 5 Signature Sir 3.50 1.1 2-1
6 6 Red Weaver 3.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Stirling Castle 8.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 Souper Tuscan 2.50 2.5 5-1
8 8 Pocket Speed 10.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Souper Strider 20.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Jimmies Big Day 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Executive Search 1.80 2.5 5-1
2 2 Sherif Ali 3.50 2.6 5-1
5 5 Highland Society 8.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Heat Merchant 20.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Enchant Me 6.00 4 8-1
1 1 Absolute Chairman 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Soulmate 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 One More Brew 2.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Breaking Alone 3.50 1.8 3-1
6 6 Media Sensation 6.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Really Good 10.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Fighter in the Win 8.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Cornwall 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Armstrong 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Priceless Will 2.50 2.3 4-1
6 6 Hanlan 2.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 Your Valentino 6.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Highland Life 20.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Poseidon Steel 8.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Rat Portage 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Backroadsbilly 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Glasweigian 4.50 1.6 3-1
8 8 Roar of the Crowd 6.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Yoddha 20.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Tiernan 15.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Wagner 10.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Demba 20.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Bucyk 10.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Phillip My Wine 1.80 SCRATCH
10 10 Speedy Bear 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.