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Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, August 17, 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 Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Interim Analysis 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Big Screen Boss 2.00 1.1 2-1
3 3 Scuderia 3.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Total Sensation 6.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Toronto City 10.00 5 9-1
6 6 Captivating Name 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Spellcheck 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Jinx Me 2.50 1.3 2-1
6 6 Let’s Go Souper 3.50 1.7 3-1
5 5 Sympatico 6.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Call Me Kaykay 10.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Manifesting 12.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Phast Phoebe 20.00 8 15-1
4 4 Bertha 20.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Miss Bodacious (GB) 1.20 1 2-1
2 2 Silent Sky 2.50 1.6 3-1
3 3 Snatched 3.50 2.1 4-1
4 4 Fourfiftyfour 6.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Secret Load 10.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Taquanyah 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Gone With Duwyn 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Time Zapper 3.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Holy Rambo 3.50 1.6 3-1
1 1 Balboni’s Crew 6.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Egbert Who 8.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Maker’s Flatter 10.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Wunhappy Wabbit 20.00 8 15-1
2 2 Gran Ghost 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Undercover Agent 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Luster 2.50 1.2 2-1
6 6 La Culasse 3.00 1.3 3-1
3 3 El Barrio 6.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Dakotah Blue 5.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Backstreet Emma 20.00 7 13-1
5 5 Contrary Mary 20.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 This Dude a Breeze 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Sunrise Drive 4.00 1.6 3-1
10 10 Embrace My Uncle 5.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Lobby Bar 6.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Military Force 10.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Wentru 10.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Nonno’s Little Boy 12.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Swan Lake 12.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 C C’s Kingdom 20.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Hemlo Gold 8.00 SCRATCH
9 9 If You Insist 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Vice Regent S.) – Vice Regent S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Outlaw Kid 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Silent Reserve 3.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Artemus Citylimits 8.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Babbo 8.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Forester’s Fortune 10.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Giant Teddy 10.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Botta Swing 20.00 9 17-1
5 5 Its Time to Shine 6.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Ready to Collect 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Wolfberry 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Mary Goodnight 3.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Pina Colada 4.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Meilani 6.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Classic Discovery 8.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Star Attraction 8.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Atlantic Beach 12.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Storm Royale 20.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Conn Smythe (GB) 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Globetrotting 4.00 1.9 4-1
11 11 Countryboysurvive 5.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Rhumbaba 6.00 3 6-1
6 6 Fun Fella 8.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Souper Effect 10.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Beach Factor 12.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 Please Don’t Go 12.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Waheela 15.00 8.1 15-1
9 9 Black Thunder 20.00 11 21-1
8 8 Alzado 20.00 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.

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