Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, May 16, 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 Bee Me 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Mr. Perfect 2.50 1.1 2-1
6 6 Speedy Connection 6.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Elissa’s Macho 3.00 2 4-1
7 7 Baccaro Point 4.50 5.4 10-1
5 5 Noisy Cricket 12.00 6.6 12-1
2 2 Rainbows Hero 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Bettermustcome 12.00 1 2-1
8 8 Sassagoula River 8.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Clear Position 3.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Interim Analysis 2.50 2.4 5-1
7 7 Sanhedrin 4.50 3.2 6-1
1 1 Codicia Por Vida 6.00 5.9 11-1
9 9 Firstgeneral Nikao 15.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Castle Harbour 20.00 8.8 17-1
3 3 Waitingforaholiday 10.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Clearwater Beach 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Hymn to Her 6.00 2.4 4-1
2 2 Lady Iona 8.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 You Be the Judge 3.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Arianna’s Tour 2.50 4.4 8-1
1 1 Greenwich Pike 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Worry Less 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Might Bee Trouble 3.50 2 4-1
1 1 Save the Date 2.50 3.3 6-1
2 2 Reach for the Top 6.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Anita Margarita 5.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 I’m Tenacious 12.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 Moventothecountry 15.00 7.5 14-1
3 3 World Showcase 20.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Ludicrous 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 I’ve Got the Honey 2.50 3 6-1
2 2 Kinzie Girl 8.00 4 8-1
3 3 Mathematical 6.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Lainey 3.50 4.7 9-1
6 6 Lady On a Mission 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Captivating Name 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 You and Me Baby 10.00 1.9 4-1
9 9 Pin Boy 6.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 My Boy Bruce 4.00 5.1 10-1
10 10 Devil’s Tongue 3.50 5.7 11-1
2 2 Bourbononaholiday 15.00 6.5 12-1
5 5 Out N Out Disgrace 8.00 6.7 13-1
3 3 Miss D’s Pride 20.00 8.7 16-1
7 7 Highland Peak 12.00 9.4 18-1
4 4 Souper Strider 20.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Aethelflaed (IRE) 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Veery 8.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Sweet Fusion 1.80 2.5 5-1
4 4 Princess Jade 6.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Miramichi 12.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Bound to Be True 4.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Ruling Angel S. Presented By Ketel One) – Ruling Angel S. Presented By Ketel One

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Luster 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Dixie Law 2.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Lakota Lady 2.50 2.7 5-1
6 6 Meilani 8.00 2.9 6-1
1 1 Frosty Mojito 12.00 3 6-1
3 3 Gray Dee One 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Philip Banks 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Dewolf 2.50 1.5 3-1
7 7 Signature Sir 3.50 3.4 6-1
2 2 Duckduckduck 6.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Quadzilla 10.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Fracen Macho 15.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Frac Right 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Pretty Vicious 12.00 1 2-1
1 1 Bazooka Jane 4.00 1.2 2-1
8 8 Refinement 10.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Superfly Chick 3.50 2.5 5-1
6 6 Princess Rainbow 8.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Inescapable 20.00 7.9 15-1
10 10 Elusive Yaupon 3.00 8.1 15-1
5 5 Illy 20.00 8.8 17-1
7 7 Lazy Y Collection 15.00 9.7 18-1
9 9 Campus Queen 6.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Keytothepark 12.00 1 2-1
11 11 Lady Bia 10.00 1.7 3-1
9 9 Katherine’s Cub 8.00 2.5 5-1
13 13 Daddy’s Secret 4.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Morerita 15.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Mighty Tanner 4.50 3.8 7-1
5 5 Regal Affair 6.00 6 11-1
1 1 Aleatoric 20.00 7.4 14-1
3 3 Rideau Falls 12.00 8 15-1
8 8 Boss Lady J 20.00 9.3 18-1
7 7 My Turn Now 20.00 11 21-1
10 10 Angel Danielle 20.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Money Heist 5.00 SCRATCH

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.