Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, April 26, 2026

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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Temple Hall 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Big Lew 2.50 2.5 5-1
6 6 Glorious Revenge 3.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Wampanoag Chief 8.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Baytown Anubis 6.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Call Me Misslucky 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Lemon Twist 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Heaven’s Champion 2.50 2.6 5-1
4 4 Miah Said 8.00 4 8-1
5 5 Bourbononaholiday 2.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Swift Attraction 6.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Miss D’s Pride 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Last American Exit 1.20 1 2-1
2 2 La Belleza Negra 2.50 1.9 4-1
5 5 Fifty B M G 3.50 2 4-1
1 1 Cotton 6.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Pat’s Gamble 8.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Lazio 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Bennys Jets 3.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Commander At Sea 6.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Imperial Gold 8.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 Proud Ronin 2.50 4.6 9-1
6 6 Short Story Long 20.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Lonhro’s Gamble 15.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Truly Mischief 20.00 1 2-1
8 8 Napa Spirit (IRE) 3.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Heat Merchant 2.50 2.5 5-1
4 4 Rye’s My Guy 3.50 3.3 6-1
1 1 Vamos Viejo 8.00 4 8-1
7 7 Wet and Wild 6.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Always a Way 8.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Cadfael 15.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Pepper Patch 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Charmingly Evasive 3.50 1.4 3-1
6 6 Miss Maxine 3.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Second City Saint 6.00 2.4 4-1
2 2 Irish Lullaby 10.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Melody Maker 8.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Klickitat Kat 12.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Fancy Pearls 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Woodstock S.) – Woodstock S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Silver Is Best 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Two Out Hero 1.60 1.1 2-1
2 2 Arbiter 1.40 1.6 3-1
4 4 El Capo 12.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Gnome 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Baxley 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Crumlin Lad 6.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 The Great Oz 4.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Forty N Five 8.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Arabian Prince 15.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Wyoming Bill 8.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Ice Chocolat (BRZ) 3.00 5 9-1
4 4 Watsonville Red 20.00 8.5 16-1
7 7 Midnight Mascot 15.00 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.