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
4 4 Wild Red 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Skydigger 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Too Many Amys 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Velocita 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Midnite Sadie 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Twist of Sugar 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Knowing 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Alpha Kadin 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Lost Star 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Coolcollected 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Dilwaala 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Springer 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Temple Hall 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Pretty Good Joke 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Princessonamission 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Skylight Caper 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 La Belva 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Cayenne Kiss 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Chargethatmountain 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Definite Diva 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 I Got Murphed 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Got a Complex 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Vegas Road 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Ava’s Princess 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Splash of Bourbon 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Circle Back Jack 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Truly Mischief 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Dissectologist 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Wet and Wild 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Vamos Viejo 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Cadfael 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Napa Spirit (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Summer Snow 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Victoria Elizabeth 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 David’s Rose 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Forest B 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Ondine Lady 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Quiet Maddelena 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Iron Pyrite 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Vandoo 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Society’s Kat 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Purr Factor 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Empty Gesture 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Home for a Rest 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Souper Diva 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Chromeplated Heart 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Miss Vyvyanne 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Cara Cara 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Little Teddy 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Olivia Rose 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Maximum Fifty 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Ever Dangerous 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Sailor’s Passion 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 One More Brew 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Swan Lake 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Jim’s Hope 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Sherif Ali 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Mister Holden 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Delian League 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Graffiti Writer 0.00 1 2-1

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.