Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, May 9, 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 Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Twist of Sugar 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Midnite Sadie 4.50 1.4 3-1
4 4 Wild Red 3.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 Skydigger 1.20 2 4-1
6 6 Too Many Amys 10.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Velocita 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Springer 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Coolcollected 2.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Lost Star 6.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Dilwaala 12.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Temple Hall 3.50 6.5 12-1
1 1 Knowing 20.00 6.7 13-1
5 5 Alpha Kadin 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Chargethatmountain 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Pretty Good Joke 3.50 2.1 4-1
3 3 Cayenne Kiss 2.50 2.9 5-1
4 4 Skylight Caper 1.80 3.2 6-1
2 2 La Belva 15.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Princessonamission 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 I Got Murphed 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Vegas Road 3.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Definite Diva 4.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Splash of Bourbon 3.50 3.6 7-1
4 4 Ava’s Princess 6.00 4 8-1
3 3 Got a Complex 10.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Dissectologist 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Circle Back Jack 10.00 1 2-1
4 4 Vamos Viejo 1.80 3 6-1
3 3 Truly Mischief 12.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Napa Spirit (IRE) 2.00 4 8-1
5 5 Wet and Wild 20.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Cadfael 20.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Ondine Lady 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Quiet Maddelena 1.60 3.4 6-1
4 4 Summer Snow 6.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 David’s Rose 20.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Forest B 10.00 6.6 13-1
2 2 Victoria Elizabeth 12.00 7.6 14-1
8 8 Vandoo 8.00 7.7 14-1
6 6 Iron Pyrite 20.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Purr Factor 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Souper Diva 1.80 2.3 4-1
5 5 Home for a Rest 1.60 3.8 7-1
1 1 Empty Gesture 12.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Society’s Kat 10.00 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Olivia Rose 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Miss Vyvyanne 1.60 1.3 2-1
4 4 Little Teddy 1.80 1.4 3-1
1 1 Cara Cara 15.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Maximum Fifty 3.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Chromeplated Heart 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 One More Brew 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Sherif Ali 3.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Sailor’s Passion 10.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Jim’s Hope 12.00 4 8-1
6 6 Mister Holden 6.00 4.6 9-1
9 9 Ever Dangerous 2.50 4.8 9-1
4 4 Delian League 20.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Swan Lake 8.00 6.9 13-1
8 8 Graffiti Writer 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.