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
4 4 Sobiech 1.40 1 2-1
5 5 C C Athena 3.50 1.8 3-1
6 6 Black Hawk Eagle 3.00 2 4-1
2 2 Hurricane Amelia 6.00 2.9 6-1
3 3 Wunhappy Wabbit 10.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Whiskey Over Wine 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Armino 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Arrakasta Izan 6.00 2.4 4-1
4 4 Glorious Revenge 20.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 Run Matteo Run 1.80 3 6-1
5 5 Professor Reload 8.00 3 6-1
3 3 Earning My Ears 10.00 3.3 6-1
9 9 Ginger’s Holiday 10.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Highland Peak 20.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Carrick On Stage 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Classic Discovery 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Bold Time 3.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Golden Goose 2.50 3.1 6-1
2 2 Golden Harvest 6.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Contrary Mary 15.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Winning Agenda 8.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Trip Aces 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Paradise Perfect 2.50 3.5 7-1
4 4 Pocket Speed 10.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Scuderia 4.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 Silent Strike 6.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Sluggernaut 8.00 6 11-1
3 3 Beach Factor 20.00 7 13-1

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
4 4 The Strikin Viking (IRE) 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Bring Theband Home 0.40 1.7 3-1
7 7 Nobals 4.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 No Nay Hudson (IRE) 12.00 6 11-1
1 1 Light the Lamp 20.00 6.6 12-1
2 2 Western Whirl 20.00 7 13-1
3 3 Its Time to Shine 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Peja Du 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Jim’s Hope 3.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 Volcanic 6.00 5 9-1
8 8 Hemlo Gold 4.00 5 10-1
5 5 Mad Dog N Joe 8.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Prince of Thieves 20.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Really Good 8.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 Sailor’s Passion 12.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Galley Head 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Lois Len 3.00 1.1 2-1
10 10 Hard to Capture 6.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Voice From Above 10.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Ondine Lady 8.00 5.6 11-1
9 9 Iron Pyrite 12.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Candid Candace 8.00 6.5 12-1
12 12 Dynamic Strike 15.00 6.9 13-1
8 8 Kikitsa 12.00 7.3 14-1
2 2 Very Savvy 20.00 8.3 16-1
11 11 Holiday With Amy 20.00 8.5 16-1
7 7 Hay Hay Paula 20.00 9.1 17-1
13 13 Domer Allure 15.00 13 25-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Caitlinhergrtness 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Breath Away (GB) 6.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Distant Winter (SAF) 15.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Ready for Shirl 1.80 4 8-1
2 2 Five Towns (GB) 12.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Hope Mission 8.00 5.2 10-1
9 9 Mo Fox Givin 10.00 6.8 13-1
3 3 Hurricane Clair 20.00 7.8 15-1
8 8 Queens Command (IRE) 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 My Boy Prince 10.00 1 2-1
7 7 Silawi (IRE) 12.00 1.1 2-1
1 1 Haunted Dream (IRE) 4.00 1.7 3-1
10 10 Nations Pride (IRE) 1.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Tawny Port 6.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Raptor’s (BRZ) 20.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Roscar 20.00 8.1 15-1
6 6 Tosen Wish (IRE) 15.00 8.1 15-1
9 9 Dancin in Da’nile 15.00 8.2 16-1
3 3 English Actor 20.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Jayhawk 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Possiblemente 6.00 3 6-1
6 6 Map’s a Breeze 4.00 7 13-1
9 9 Westside Tide 12.00 7.8 15-1
11 11 Fighter in the Win 15.00 7.8 15-1
4 4 Last Dawn 20.00 8.8 17-1
3 3 Dai Vernon 20.00 9.1 17-1
13 13 Harlan Estate 8.00 9.1 17-1
10 10 Junipero Serra 12.00 9.3 18-1
8 8 Grandson 10.00 9.8 19-1
7 7 No More Options 20.00 11 21-1
12 12 Time for Truth 10.00 12.4 23-1
1 1 Lost Ark 20.00 13 25-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Itsastormymonday 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Ocean Atlantique 3.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Breaking Alone 6.00 4 8-1
11 11 Journeyman 5.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 El Kabong 15.00 4.7 9-1
9 9 Malibu Mambo 10.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Border Town 20.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 Joyrider 20.00 7.1 13-1
1 1 Elusive Knight 20.00 7.2 14-1
10 10 Chairman Bob 20.00 9 17-1
12 12 One More Brew 10.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Pretty Capable 12.00 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.