Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Friday, October 17, 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
6 6 Dreams and Schemes 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Anita Margarita 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Gather 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Purrfect Girl 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Madam Gwen 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 English Jubilee 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Magical Trick 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Poetic Amy 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Executive Search 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Military Force 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Galvaston 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Exchange Day 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Highland Society 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Dissectologist 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Harper City 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Cadfael 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 El Alacran 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Legal Attack (GB) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Chancel 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Silver Smoke 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Lobby Bar 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Colonel Mustard 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 The New Maybe 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 So Called Vacation 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Sparklet 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Sugar It’s Eli 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Moddassah 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Pet Sounds 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Can’t Jump 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Agile Dancer 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Sooner Lunar 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 British Artillery 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 War in Charge 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Jmr Speedy Escape 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 True Shot 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Cooler Man 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Prime Plus One 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Good King Sam 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Humble Heart 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Aint No Girly Girl 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Victory’s Ghost 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Bella Classica 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Faultfinder 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Chervonaruta 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Lady On the Nile 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Glorious Revenge 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Runaway Maxi 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Mariachi Loco 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Highly Potent 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Waheela 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Commercial Value 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Rachael’s Wagon 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Artemus Citylimits 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Light the Lamp 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Silent Reserve 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Roi Soleil 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Ready to Collect 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Classy War 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Lillz Star 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Get Out the Vote 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Rosieposie 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Zipfire 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Someday Girl 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Cheat the Devil 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Seven P R C 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Not So Swift 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Complex Secret 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.