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Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, September 18, 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
2 2 Night Striker 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Runaway Maxi 3.50 1.4 3-1
1 1 Arrakasta Izan 10.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 King Putt 8.00 3 6-1
4 4 Uphill Road 6.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Highland Peak 20.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Armino 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Citori 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Saucy Name 10.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Stealin’time 2.50 5 9-1
2 2 Reach for the Top 6.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Shootin’ Amy 20.00 6.1 12-1
4 4 Prima 12.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 Unheard 3.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Professor Reload 8.00 1 2-1
9 9 Springer 2.50 1.1 2-1
7 7 Spiritual Man 3.50 1.5 3-1
6 6 Knowing 6.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Switchin’ to Glide 12.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Prince Almasty 15.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Souper Vinnie 10.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Carrick On Stage 20.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Temple Hall 4.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Gizmo’s B F F 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 April de Velp 8.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Forest B 3.00 2 4-1
6 6 Strike a Chord 12.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Ondine Lady 6.00 2.9 5-1
9 9 Googly Eyes 3.50 3.8 7-1
8 8 Shamra 10.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Pluie d’Avril 20.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Lady Moonshine 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Super Sicily 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Wicked Mercury 6.00 1.3 3-1
1 1 Home for a Rest 8.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Logistics 2.50 2.1 4-1
3 3 Spirit Bear 8.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Verdejo 3.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Anam Cara 10.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Come to Mama 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Big Screen Boss 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Trip Aces 1.60 1.2 2-1
3 3 Thor’s Cause 2.00 1.3 2-1
2 2 Pocket Speed 3.50 3 6-1
5 5 Paradise Perfect 10.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Royal Entry 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Balls in Ur Court 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Rock Hard Rose 2.50 2.5 5-1
6 6 Tentomidnight 6.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Love to Dream 12.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 No Layups 20.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 That’s a Fact 8.00 7 13-1
9 9 Brown Butter Sage 20.00 7.8 15-1
5 5 Arpistas Encore 12.00 8.1 15-1
11 11 Uncarrick Teristic 15.00 9.3 18-1
12 12 Pookieslookingfire 10.00 9.9 19-1
10 10 Strike a Note 12.00 10.8 20-1
3 3 Call Me Misslucky 20.00 12 23-1

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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