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
2 2 English Jubilee 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Anita Margarita 8.00 2 4-1
4 4 Magical Trick 2.50 2 4-1
3 3 Gather 3.50 2.6 5-1
6 6 Dreams and Schemes 10.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Poetic Amy 6.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 Purrfect Girl 10.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Madam Gwen 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Executive Search 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Highland Society 6.00 2.8 5-1
10 10 Legal Attack (GB) 3.50 4.2 8-1
7 7 Exchange Day 10.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Cadfael 8.00 6.7 13-1
6 6 Dissectologist 20.00 7.2 14-1
1 1 Harper City 20.00 7.6 14-1
9 9 El Alacran 8.00 7.7 15-1
5 5 Military Force 3.00 8.8 17-1
8 8 Galvaston 10.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Chancel 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Can’t Jump 3.00 3 6-1
1 1 Colonel Mustard 6.00 4.9 9-1
10 10 Sparklet 4.50 5.7 11-1
9 9 So Called Vacation 10.00 6 11-1
7 7 The New Maybe 15.00 8.9 17-1
3 3 Sugar It’s Eli 20.00 9.1 17-1
2 2 Moddassah 10.00 9.4 18-1
8 8 Pet Sounds 8.00 9.7 18-1
11 11 Silver Smoke 12.00 9.8 19-1
4 4 Lobby Bar 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Sooner Lunar 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Agile Dancer 2.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 War in Charge 3.50 1.2 2-1
3 3 British Artillery 6.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Jmr Speedy Escape 20.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 True Shot 8.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Cooler Man 15.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Prime Plus One 12.00 4.5 9-1
9 9 Good King Sam 2.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Aint No Girly Girl 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Bella Classica 1.40 1 2-1
5 5 Lady On the Nile 2.50 1.1 2-1
2 2 Chervonaruta 6.00 3 6-1
3 3 Humble Heart 20.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Faultfinder 12.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Victory’s Ghost 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Highly Potent 1.20 1 2-1
1 1 Glorious Revenge 15.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Commercial Value 5.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Rachael’s Wagon 6.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Waheela 3.50 2.2 4-1
7 7 Mariachi Loco 20.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Runaway Maxi 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Silent Reserve 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Ready to Collect 4.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Artemus Citylimits 6.00 3 6-1
4 4 Classy War 2.50 3.8 7-1
5 5 Roi Soleil 15.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Light the Lamp 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Cheat the Devil 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Not So Swift 3.00 2.1 4-1
8 8 Get Out the Vote 8.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Zipfire 2.50 2.5 5-1
6 6 Complex Secret 6.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Seven P R C 8.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Rosieposie 12.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Lillz Star 20.00 7.1 13-1
9 9 Someday Girl 20.00 9 17-1

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.