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
1 1 Tandhoneywithane 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Princessonamission 4.50 2.7 5-1
2 2 Sil’s Gamble 3.00 3 6-1
7 7 Crumlin Trouble 12.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Dancetotherhythm 2.00 6.2 12-1
3 3 Cloud Rider 6.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 Baytown Storm 10.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Tiz Ready 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Onehotmess 2.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Salted 3.50 2.3 4-1
6 6 Dazzling Cruiser 3.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 D’aurum 10.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Tuned Out 8.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Rideau Falls 12.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Boss Lady J 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Philip Banks 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Speedy Bear 8.00 3 6-1
4 4 Highland Blue 3.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Kokomo 10.00 4 8-1
3 3 Paynes Spirit 15.00 4.5 9-1
8 8 Red Weaver 6.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Cuban Thunder (IRE) 3.50 5.5 10-1
2 2 Dark Danger 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Brengungirl 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Miramichi 10.00 1.1 2-1
1 1 Good as Gone 8.00 1.3 3-1
3 3 Rhaenyra 2.50 1.4 3-1
7 7 More Money Hunny 3.00 4 8-1
8 8 Go Giffen 6.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Stephanieswarrior 15.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Miss Pierre 20.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Kee’s Flatter 12.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Party Central 6.00 1 2-1
8 8 Likely Story 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Elusive Yaupon 4.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 Twist of Sugar 2.50 1.4 3-1
3 3 Undercover Agent 8.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Mauna Loa 10.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Myhusbandsagenius 12.00 6 11-1
6 6 Sammy the Shark 20.00 7.1 13-1
4 4 Alluring Amy 15.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Dunmore Beach 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Beautiful Things 6.00 1.1 2-1
8 8 She Reigns 3.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Kinzie Girl 20.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Superfly Chick 8.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Souperrazzledazzle 4.00 6 11-1
4 4 Party Hotline 12.00 6.6 12-1
10 10 Lady On a Mission 12.00 8.2 15-1
7 7 Ava’s Princess 15.00 8.3 16-1
6 6 Stroke of Genius 20.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Purr Factor 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Shifty 1.20 2.1 4-1
3 3 Botta Swing 6.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Luz de La Luna 4.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Ecstasy 12.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Crystal Visions 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Connor 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Stratus 3.50 2.1 4-1
6 6 Political Warfare 12.00 2.9 6-1
1 1 Mohaymen Diamond 8.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Lonny’s Gamble 6.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Blondina’s Boy 20.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Weller Green 3.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Lost Star 8.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Captivating Name 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Ontario Derby) – Ontario Derby

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Mansetti 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Runaway Again 1.80 3.3 6-1
6 6 Wagstaff 8.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 He’s Not Joking 8.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Special Session 12.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Pretty Capable 20.00 6.1 12-1
5 5 Borealis Trail 6.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Victory Achieved 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 I’m A Gambler (IRE) 3.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Souped Up 8.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Twin City 3.50 3.5 7-1
4 4 Playmea Tune 6.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Old Chestnut 10.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Lucky Score 12.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Reload’s Rascal 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Ashuka 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Big Lew 4.50 2.2 4-1
3 3 Drogon 8.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Aim Don’t Miss 6.00 3 6-1
8 8 Souper Strider 3.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Halcon Negro 10.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Earning My Ears 15.00 4.8 9-1
10 10 M C Luvin 15.00 6.9 13-1
7 7 Carrick On Stage 20.00 9 17-1
9 9 Chief Lionhart 20.00 10.7 20-1
11 11 Bourbononaholiday 20.00 11 21-1

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.