Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, August 23, 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
8 8 Mid Day Image 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Small Talk 3.50 1.3 2-1
4 4 Legal Attack (GB) 2.00 1.3 2-1
6 6 Chairman Bob 8.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Silent Miracle 10.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Elusive Knight 20.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 Hemlo Gold 12.00 6.6 13-1
5 5 Uncaptured Moment 3.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Guildsman (FR) 1.80 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 The New Maybe 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Coherence 8.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Computer Hacker 2.50 1.8 3-1
6 6 Bold Reload 3.50 4 8-1
4 4 Midnight Arkle 3.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Royal Quality 10.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Jo Daddy 12.00 6.1 12-1
8 8 Silent Fortune 20.00 8.7 16-1
5 5 Dancin’ Deputy 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Imperial Gold 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Isaac Leo 2.00 1.9 3-1
7 7 Crucial Taunt 3.50 4.7 9-1
6 6 Big Baby Henry 6.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Golden Test 10.00 6.3 12-1
4 4 Daddy Send Money 8.00 6.6 12-1
1 1 Tiger Town 12.00 6.6 13-1
5 5 Fourlegsgood 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Lil Bit Gangsta 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Agile Dancer 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Prime Plus One 6.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Shamateur 10.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Sparklet 12.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Stonks 4.50 3.5 7-1
1 1 Proud Ronin 15.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Lasting Silence 10.00 4.5 9-1
5 5 Sooner Lunar 20.00 8.3 16-1
10 10 Dare to Be King 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Clive Cross 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Monday Morning 10.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Admiral Nelson 3.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Doadster 2.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 A La Carte 6.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Cut’em Loose 20.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 Diva’s Ghost 15.00 7.1 13-1
8 8 Awe Inspired 12.00 7.7 15-1
9 9 Benlion 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Xarabella 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Ludicrous 6.00 2.4 4-1
8 8 Tap My Desire 12.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Seekingtitleready 3.50 3.5 7-1
2 2 Princess Jade 10.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Mikelle 2.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Souper Dessert 15.00 6.1 12-1
7 7 Ice Cream Boat 15.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Sultana 1.80 1 2-1
7 7 Reveler’s Row 2.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Lupa (IRE) 3.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Clearwater Beach 6.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Family 12.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Street Princess 15.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Maxine Magic 20.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Hunt Master 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 El Kabong 4.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Harlan Estate 2.50 4 8-1
6 6 Malibu Mambo 6.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 No More Options 20.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Cool Kiss 12.00 5.5 10-1
9 9 Last Dawn 20.00 5.8 11-1
10 10 Westside Tide 10.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Lost Ark 20.00 6.2 12-1
3 3 McAvoy 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Seaway S.) – Seaway S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Stormcast 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Ticker Tape Home 8.00 2 4-1
9 9 Elysian Field 4.00 3 6-1
7 7 Olivia Rose 6.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Metaphysical 12.00 4 7-1
6 6 Blind Spot 20.00 SCRATCH
5 5 A Little Frisky 15.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Talk to Ya Later 20.00 6.3 12-1
8 8 Weigh the Risks 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Bachelor Pad 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Soulmate 2.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Media Sensation 6.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Peja Du 10.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Mad Dog N Joe 12.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Posturing 8.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Sailor’s Passion 3.50 5.8 11-1
3 3 Grande Soiree 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Michaels Gift 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Aim Don’t Miss 3.50 1.4 3-1
8 8 Its in the Cards 2.50 1.9 4-1
4 4 Night Striker 4.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Ringintheholiday 8.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Uphill Road 12.00 4.3 8-1
11 11 Let’s Go Liam 10.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Hapi Ekati 20.00 7 13-1
5 5 Carrick On Stage 20.00 7.8 15-1
10 10 Monster Machine 20.00 9.5 18-1
9 9 Glorious Revenge 10.00 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.