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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
4 4 Magical Trick 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 English Jubilee 3.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Gather 3.50 1.4 3-1
1 1 Poetic Amy 6.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Anita Margarita 8.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Dreams and Schemes 10.00 4 8-1
8 8 Purrfect Girl 10.00 4 8-1
5 5 Madam Gwen 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Military Force 3.00 1 2-1
10 10 Legal Attack (GB) 3.50 1.3 2-1
3 3 Executive Search 5.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Highland Society 6.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Cadfael 8.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 El Alacran 8.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Galvaston 10.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Exchange Day 10.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Dissectologist 20.00 10 19-1
1 1 Harper City 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Can’t Jump 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Chancel 4.00 1.6 3-1
10 10 Sparklet 4.50 1.9 4-1
1 1 Colonel Mustard 6.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Pet Sounds 8.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 So Called Vacation 10.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Moddassah 10.00 5.1 10-1
11 11 Silver Smoke 12.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 The New Maybe 15.00 8.1 15-1
4 4 Lobby Bar 20.00 11 21-1
3 3 Sugar It’s Eli 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Agile Dancer 2.00 1 2-1
9 9 Good King Sam 2.50 1.2 2-1
2 2 Sooner Lunar 3.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 War in Charge 3.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 British Artillery 6.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 True Shot 8.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Prime Plus One 12.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Cooler Man 15.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Jmr Speedy Escape 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Bella Classica 1.40 1 2-1
5 5 Lady On the Nile 2.50 1.4 3-1
4 4 Aint No Girly Girl 3.50 1.7 3-1
2 2 Chervonaruta 6.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Faultfinder 12.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Humble Heart 20.00 7 13-1
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
4 4 Waheela 3.50 1.7 3-1
2 2 Commercial Value 5.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Rachael’s Wagon 6.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Runaway Maxi 10.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Glorious Revenge 15.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Mariachi Loco 20.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Light the Lamp 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Classy War 2.50 1.2 2-1
3 3 Silent Reserve 3.50 1.6 3-1
2 2 Ready to Collect 4.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Artemus Citylimits 6.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Roi Soleil 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Zipfire 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Not So Swift 3.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Cheat the Devil 4.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Complex Secret 6.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Get Out the Vote 8.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Seven P R C 8.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Rosieposie 12.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Lillz Star 20.00 9 17-1
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.

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