Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Friday, October 24, 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 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Hello Stranger 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Swiftlet 4.50 1.9 4-1
6 6 King Rosso 2.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Royal Presence 3.50 3.3 6-1
4 4 Lover Boy Mo 12.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Toronto City 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Little Red Domi 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Midnight Arkle 6.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Fairway to Heaven 12.00 6.5 12-1
12 12 Heat Merchant 4.00 6.5 12-1
5 5 Magic Slips 12.00 6.7 13-1
9 9 Big Baby Henry 8.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 Cabernaydo 12.00 7.7 14-1
13 13 Computer Hacker 12.00 8.3 16-1
7 7 Maximus Magic 12.00 8.6 16-1
11 11 Fascination Street 20.00 9.7 18-1
3 3 Gendragon 20.00 10.8 20-1
2 2 Tourist’s Dream 20.00 11.7 22-1
10 10 Orphan Hallie 20.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Winston Blue 10.00 1 2-1
6 6 Valley Victory 5.00 1.1 2-1
7 7 U S Army Corps 3.50 2.7 5-1
9 9 Wilberforce 12.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Bold Reload 20.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Kid Forester 6.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Yorkville 12.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Silent Fortune 20.00 7.1 13-1
10 10 Guildsman (FR) 3.00 8.8 17-1
4 4 Causin’ Mayhem 8.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Walter Me Lad 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Ever Dangerous 4.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Palio 12.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Lasting Silence 8.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 Hemlo Gold 3.50 4.9 9-1
7 7 Penner Ash (IRE) 12.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Chill the J 20.00 7.5 14-1
6 6 Chairman Bob 12.00 8.3 16-1
13 13 Malibu Mambo 5.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Mad Dog N Joe 20.00 SCRATCH
14 14 El Kabong 4.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Quiet Intent 15.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Sailor’s Passion 15.00 SCRATCH
15 15 One More Brew 2.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Fanore (IRE) 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Souper Iconic 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Shinigami 1.80 2.3 4-1
3 3 Guard of Honour 4.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Benlion 6.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Awe Inspired 8.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Quandale 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Ask in My Name 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Echo With Laughter 2.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Mannix (IRE) 6.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Blazing Bo 8.00 3 6-1
3 3 Secret Storm 10.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Break the Spell 20.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Country Living 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Alpha Kadin 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Mymathes Correct 12.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Chambers 2.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Pin Boy 6.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Rhumbaba 15.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Sol de Verano 4.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Arami’s Speighster 20.00 5.9 11-1
3 3 Ride for the Purse 8.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Monday Morning 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.