Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Friday, August 29, 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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Souperrazzledazzle 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Whiskey Over Wine 3.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Alluring Amy 2.50 1.8 3-1
6 6 Deanna 8.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Divinely Inspired 6.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Mathematical 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Clay Soldier 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Breezero 2.50 2.1 4-1
1 1 Empty Gesture 3.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Super Sicily 4.00 3 6-1
5 5 Kikitsa 12.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Retail Therapist 20.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Ol’ Blondie 8.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 Souper Sunday 15.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Citori 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Stolen 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Home for a Rest 2.00 1.1 2-1
3 3 My Sunny Valentine 8.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Hard to Capture 4.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Lois Len 10.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Dynamic Strike 12.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Veri Gizmo 6.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Fly the W 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Phillip My Wine 3.50 2.4 5-1
4 4 Ever Dangerous 3.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Alley Oop Johnny 10.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 English Actor 8.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Joyrider 6.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Connor 20.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Grandson 12.00 7 13-1
9 9 Penner Ash (IRE) 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Alta Calibre 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Gretna Green 3.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 Salmiakki 4.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Tanzanite Lily 8.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Strike a Note 12.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Tentomidnight 10.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Our Lilly 15.00 8.2 15-1
9 9 Monty’s Inn 6.00 8.4 16-1
1 1 Humble Heart 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 My Girl Sky 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Flying Black 3.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Blitz 2.50 2.6 5-1
5 5 Queens Command (IRE) 6.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Wickenheiser 2.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Bolt Enoree 15.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Cozy Curlin Kitten 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Featherweight 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 No Layups 10.00 2 4-1
11 11 Cheat the Devil 4.00 2.3 4-1
8 8 Sultry Sophie 3.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Hyper Holiday 8.00 2.6 5-1
12 12 Fedorova 5.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Sorry I Missed U 15.00 3.3 6-1
10 10 She’s So Croatian 20.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Country Dolly 20.00 7.4 14-1
9 9 Almasty’s Lust 20.00 8 15-1
2 2 Songs of War 12.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Crumlin Mission 15.00 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.