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Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, September 28, 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
1 1 Holy Mirage 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Amore Mio 6.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Sanhedrin 3.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Fire and Wine 4.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Holy Rambo 8.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Full Star 10.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Balboni’s Crew 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Ethnic Soul 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 American Decision 3.50 1.1 2-1
9 9 Countryboysurvive 2.50 1.5 3-1
3 3 Isaac Leo 8.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Conacher 12.00 2.2 4-1
8 8 Globetrotting 10.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Good King Sam 3.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Blondina’s Boy 20.00 7 13-1
4 4 Prime Plus One 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Ella It Is 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Blameless Ghost 8.00 1.1 2-1
2 2 Bedazzle Me 6.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Magical Trick 3.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Go Giffen 2.50 3.2 6-1
4 4 Miss Pierre 10.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Quadzilla 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Digital Security 3.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Category Five 3.50 2.3 4-1
8 8 Rainbows Hero 6.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Celestial Heart 10.00 6 11-1
5 5 Hot Potato 10.00 7.4 14-1
7 7 Dri Saddle 8.00 7.4 14-1
4 4 Fog d’Oro 12.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Bee Me 8.00 1 2-1
9 9 Highly Potent 2.50 1.9 4-1
1 1 Gone Hunting 3.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Red Weaver 6.00 3.1 6-1
8 8 Wild Card 10.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Signature Sir 4.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Scant’s Dynaformer 20.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Reloaded Form 20.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 Strawberry Again 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Awesome Bourbon 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Piper’s Factor 2.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Hunt Master 12.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Never Surprised 8.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Ice Chocolat (BRZ) 6.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Rapid Test 15.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 War Strategy 2.50 SCRATCH
8 8 Reload’s Rascal 4.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Souped Up 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Speights Will 8.00 1 2-1
8 8 Fleet of Foot 4.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Apeldoorn 3.00 3 6-1
1 1 El Capo 10.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Wonderful Quality 20.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Ideologist 12.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Catch the Ace 15.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Gelato 2.50 3.9 7-1
6 6 Instant Response 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Friendly Ghost 2.50 1 2-1
10 10 Summer Commander 3.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Indian Peak 6.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Hanlan 12.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Last American Exit 5.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Pat’s Gamble 8.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Dark Screen 20.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Deputy Daddy 20.00 4.5 9-1
8 8 Armstrong 10.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Mannix (IRE) 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Breeders’ S.) – Breeders’ S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Tom’s Magic 1.00 1 2-1
7 7 Faber 8.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Sedburys Ghost 10.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Scat Girl 15.00 6 11-1
4 4 Ciunas 4.00 6 11-1
2 2 D’aurum 20.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Aristella 6.00 6.7 13-1
3 3 Borealis Trail 12.00 6.7 13-1
6 6 Watsonville Red 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Old Chestnut 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Runnin’ Rocket 8.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Garden of War 8.00 2.4 4-1
5 5 Giant Teddy 4.00 2.4 5-1
4 4 Babbo 6.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Society’s Thunder 3.00 6.1 11-1
7 7 Poseidon Steel 20.00 7.9 15-1
6 6 Rat Portage 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Philip Banks 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Glasweigian 6.00 1.8 3-1
9 9 Roar of the Crowd 5.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Paynes Spirit 12.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Daddy Has Diamonds 8.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Sunday’s Well 3.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Dark Danger 20.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Awesome Rainbow 10.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Demba 15.00 4.6 9-1
10 10 Mymathes Correct 20.00 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.

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