Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Friday, December 5, 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 Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Mr. Perfect 1.20 1 2-1
5 5 Lady Dayrells 4.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Named Firey 6.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Bettermustcome 8.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Swift Attraction 3.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Dave’s Legacy 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Livininthefastlane 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Big Lew 6.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Glorious Revenge 8.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Ginger’s Holiday 3.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Ashuka 4.00 2.4 4-1
4 4 Team Talabaat 20.00 6.8 13-1
8 8 Mikey Boy 15.00 8 15-1
5 5 Common Canter 12.00 8.8 17-1
9 9 Z Hub 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Another Charlie 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Doadster 3.00 1.9 4-1
8 8 Switzler Jammin 2.50 3 6-1
10 10 Lemon Twist 15.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Irish Deputy 10.00 6.1 11-1
9 9 Very Debonaire 6.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Miah Said 12.00 6.9 13-1
1 1 Fourlegsgood 20.00 7 13-1
6 6 Chunky Monkey 20.00 9.1 17-1
7 7 Miss D’s Pride 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Little Red Domi 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Heat Merchant 3.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Souper Iconic 6.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 The New Maybe 8.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Colonel Mustard 10.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Fairway to Heaven 15.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Adelaide Court 10.00 5.3 10-1
11 11 Fascination Street 20.00 6 11-1
10 10 Midnight Arkle 20.00 7 13-1
8 8 Silver Smoke 20.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Chairman Bob 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Highly Potent 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Paradise Perfect 2.50 3.2 6-1
5 5 Compton 5.00 3.3 6-1
9 9 Professor Reload 6.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Armino 12.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Lost Star 8.00 4.4 8-1
10 10 Black Goddess 10.00 6.1 12-1
6 6 Blondina’s Boy 20.00 6.6 12-1
8 8 Perfect Play 20.00 SCRATCH
2 2 King Putt 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Silver Raleigh 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Sluggernaut 6.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Connor 8.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Yorkton’s Honour 3.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Stratus 2.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Fun Fella 10.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Highland Peak 20.00 7.4 14-1
8 8 Its in the Cards 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Groot 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Tiger Town 3.50 1.6 3-1
6 6 Magic Power 2.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 Jmr Speedy Escape 10.00 3 6-1
5 5 Cooler Man 8.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Commander At Sea 15.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Rhaenyra 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Mamba On Three 1.40 1 2-1
2 2 Harper City 3.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Awesome Crusader 5.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Nameofthegame 6.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Banker’s Hours 12.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Rye’s My Guy 10.00 6.3 12-1
8 8 Highland Society 20.00 6.3 12-1
1 1 Cadfael 20.00 8 15-1

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.