Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, October 18, 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
3 3 Cloud Rider 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Princessonamission 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Crumlin Trouble 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Tandhoneywithane 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Baytown Storm 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Sil’s Gamble 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Dancetotherhythm 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Tiz Ready 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Dazzling Cruiser 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Tuned Out 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Salted 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 D’aurum 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Onehotmess 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Rideau Falls 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Boss Lady J 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Highland Blue 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Speedy Bear 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Kokomo 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Paynes Spirit 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Philip Banks 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Dark Danger 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Red Weaver 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Cuban Thunder (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Good as Gone 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 More Money Hunny 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Stephanieswarrior 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Miramichi 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Go Giffen 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Brengungirl 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Kee’s Flatter 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Rhaenyra 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Miss Pierre 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Myhusbandsagenius 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Alluring Amy 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Undercover Agent 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Mauna Loa 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Elusive Yaupon 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Twist of Sugar 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Likely Story 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Sammy the Shark 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Party Central 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Dunmore Beach 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Souperrazzledazzle 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Party Hotline 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Beautiful Things 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 She Reigns 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Stroke of Genius 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Lady On a Mission 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Kinzie Girl 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Superfly Chick 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Ava’s Princess 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Luz de La Luna 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Botta Swing 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Purr Factor 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Ecstasy 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Crystal Visions 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Shifty 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Political Warfare 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Weller Green 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Blondina’s Boy 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Connor 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Lost Star 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Mohaymen Diamond 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Captivating Name 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Stratus 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Lonny’s Gamble 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Ontario Derby) – Ontario Derby

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Pretty Capable 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Mansetti 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 He’s Not Joking 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Special Session 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Wagstaff 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Borealis Trail 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Runaway Again 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Old Chestnut 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Lucky Score 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Reload’s Rascal 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Souped Up 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Twin City 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Playmea Tune 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Victory Achieved 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 I’m A Gambler (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Ashuka 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Chief Lionhart 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Halcon Negro 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Big Lew 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Souper Strider 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Carrick On Stage 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Bourbononaholiday 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Earning My Ears 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Aim Don’t Miss 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Drogon 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 M C Luvin 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.