Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, August 30, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Suigu Belle 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Pretty Good Joke 6.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Dancetotherhythm 5.00 2 4-1
6 6 Go Gemma 12.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Unheard 2.50 2.9 5-1
2 2 Scary Speedy 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Come On Big Lou 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Glorious Revenge 6.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Hello Jello 8.00 2.3 4-1
8 8 Drogon 3.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Big Lew 4.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Westmore 10.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 Ashwood 20.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Wanna’s Legacy 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Takemybourbonneat 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Cymbal Court 3.50 2.5 5-1
3 3 Prima 8.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Sterling Heights 6.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Genius of Love 2.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Saucy Name 8.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Napa Spirit (IRE) 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Souper Success 2.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Grainger County 4.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Jimmies Big Day 3.50 4.5 8-1
3 3 Mamba On Three 12.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Banker’s Hours 8.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Kinetic Stone 20.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Ask in My Name 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Border Town 2.00 1.3 2-1
1 1 Tazman 12.00 1.5 3-1
8 8 Indy One 3.00 3 6-1
4 4 Your Valentino 8.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Canyouhearmerunnin 20.00 6 11-1
5 5 Galvaston 10.00 6.6 13-1
6 6 Jamiesta 12.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Tiz Ready 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Afleet Flatter 8.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Dazzling Cruiser 10.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 North York 8.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Onehotmess 4.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Celebrity Ro 2.50 SCRATCH
5 5 Silent Strike 3.50 6.8 13-1
3 3 Lemon Sweets 20.00 8.3 16-1
2 2 Design 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Good as Gone 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Spun Around 2.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 Nikita’s Gem 3.50 1.8 3-1
2 2 Speak Up 2.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Crystalaire (GB) 4.50 3.4 6-1
6 6 Tabei 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Toronto Cup S. Presented By Crown Royal) – Toronto Cup S. Presented By Crown Royal

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Boca Queen (IRE) 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Wagstaff 3.50 3.6 7-1
3 3 Here I Go 20.00 3.6 7-1
11 11 Hammerhead 4.50 4.9 9-1
2 2 Thundering 20.00 4.9 9-1
10 10 Garden of War 6.00 6 11-1
7 7 Special Session 8.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Forty N Five 15.00 8.9 17-1
9 9 Cyclonite 12.00 9.6 18-1
8 8 Church and State 10.00 9.8 18-1
5 5 Autobahn Ace 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Balls in Ur Court 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Kimberlina 3.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Crumlin Trouble 5.00 5 9-1
9 9 Songs of War 10.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Crumlin Mission 8.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Pookieslookingfire 6.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Crimson Forest 12.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Imperial Trick 20.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Love to Dream 20.00 9.8 19-1
10 10 Uncarrick Teristic 15.00 10 19-1

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.