Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, May 2, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Happy Valentine 1.40 1 2-1
4 4 Wildfire 4.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Naughty Destiny 6.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Summer Snow 2.50 4.7 9-1
2 2 Ala Turka 8.00 6 11-1
6 6 Mi Tormenta 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Shining Silver 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Dancin Mary Marie 4.00 1.1 2-1
1 1 Closing Appeal 10.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Nakedintheforest 2.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Strike a Note 12.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Butterfly Billie 6.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Hope She Fires 20.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 Pipinna 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Rock Hard Rose 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Citori 2.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Might Bee Trouble 4.50 2.1 4-1
2 2 Zipfire 8.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Gretna Green 3.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Zippy Gamble 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Ondine Lady 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Grey Princess 2.50 1.8 3-1
6 6 Candid Candace 3.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Pickford Sweet 8.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Gamble On Love 6.00 4.5 9-1
4 4 Chipotle Pepper 15.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Sloans Sky 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Thundermaker 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Wild Card 6.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Imyourmedicineman 3.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Stratus 10.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Lean Music Machine 3.50 5.4 10-1
2 2 Digital Security 8.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Lonny’s Gamble 12.00 7.3 14-1
8 8 Balboni’s Crew 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Regal Guest 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Paynes Spirit 6.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Phillip My Wine 2.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Gone With Duwyn 3.50 3.2 6-1
5 5 Bankingonamiracle 8.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Commander Worsley 12.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 Next Pitch 12.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Mansetti 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Essex Serpent 2.50 1.7 3-1
5 5 Paramount Prince 3.50 1.8 3-1
1 1 Rapid Test 8.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Stanley House 4.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Wagstaff 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Side Street 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Pierre 2.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 El Kabong 8.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Palace View (IRE) 3.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Compton 6.00 6.1 11-1
1 1 Onenightstandards 12.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Lac Macaza 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Whimsical S. Presented By Crown Royal) – Whimsical S. Presented By Crown Royal

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Ms. Bucchero 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Lithe Spirit 3.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 Quadruple (GB) 8.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Brindi (IRE) 6.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 American Women 8.00 3 6-1
4 4 Reagan’s Flame 3.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Maximum Fifty 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Marshal 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Golden Truth 8.00 3 6-1
1 1 Louis the Champ 6.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Deputy Curlin 3.50 3.2 6-1
7 7 Military Time 2.50 3.3 6-1
2 2 Flirting With Fire 10.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Mad World 12.00 7.4 14-1
6 6 Ylivoimainen 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Maiden Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Top of D Mountain 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Beach Cricket 6.00 1.8 3-1
8 8 Call Me Kaykay 2.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Bertha 3.50 3.2 6-1
4 4 Lorraine’s Beauty 8.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Bermuda Brew 12.00 5 9-1
5 5 Reload Baba 20.00 8 15-1
1 1 Blue’s Mommy 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.