Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, October 4, 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
3 3 Wunhappy Wabbit 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Sobiech 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Hurricane Amelia 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Whiskey Over Wine 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Black Hawk Eagle 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 C C Athena 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Highland Peak 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Ginger’s Holiday 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Arrakasta Izan 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Glorious Revenge 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Run Matteo Run 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Carrick On Stage 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Professor Reload 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Earning My Ears 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Armino 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Golden Harvest 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Bold Time 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Classic Discovery 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Winning Agenda 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Golden Goose 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Contrary Mary 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Paradise Perfect 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Scuderia 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Trip Aces 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Silent Strike 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Beach Factor 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Sluggernaut 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Pocket Speed 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Nearctic S. Presented By The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance) – Nearctic S. Presented By The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Nobals 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Light the Lamp 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Bring Theband Home 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Western Whirl 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Its Time to Shine 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 The Strikin Viking (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 No Nay Hudson (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Prince of Thieves 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Mad Dog N Joe 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Volcanic 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Sailor’s Passion 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Really Good 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Peja Du 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Hemlo Gold 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Jim’s Hope 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Hay Hay Paula 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Very Savvy 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Lois Len 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Galley Head 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Hard to Capture 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 Domer Allure 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Holiday With Amy 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Ondine Lady 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Iron Pyrite 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Dynamic Strike 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Candid Candace 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Voice From Above 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Kikitsa 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Bet365 Dance Smartly S.) – Bet365 Dance Smartly S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Mo Fox Givin 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Hurricane Clair 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Ready for Shirl 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Hope Mission 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Caitlinhergrtness 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Breath Away (GB) 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Queens Command (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Five Towns (GB) 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Distant Winter (SAF) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Canadian International S.) – Canadian International S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Tawny Port 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Dancin in Da’nile 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 English Actor 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Roscar 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 My Boy Prince 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Haunted Dream (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Silawi (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Nations Pride (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Raptor’s (BRZ) 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Tosen Wish (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
13 13 Harlan Estate 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Grandson 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Fighter in the Win 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Last Dawn 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Dai Vernon 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Possiblemente 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Junipero Serra 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Lost Ark 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Jayhawk 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Time for Truth 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 No More Options 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Westside Tide 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Map’s a Breeze 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Journeyman 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Border Town 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Elusive Knight 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Ocean Atlantique 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Malibu Mambo 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Breaking Alone 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 El Kabong 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Chairman Bob 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 One More Brew 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Joyrider 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Pretty Capable 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Itsastormymonday 0.00 1 2-1

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.