Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, May 17, 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
1 1 Big Screen Boss 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Laskay 3.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 Shapoval 2.50 2.8 5-1
6 6 Not a Care 10.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Bongino Warrior 6.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Oceanography 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Secret Threat 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Happy Quad 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Heaven’s Champion 2.50 1.5 3-1
6 6 Armino 8.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Commander At Sea 10.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Short Story Long 20.00 6 11-1
4 4 Tiger Town 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Ez Tina 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Bandolier 8.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 American Pope 6.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Alcatraz Island 3.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Ohana Lulu 4.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Saratoga Gold 20.00 6 11-1
1 1 King’s Counsel 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Its in the Cards 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Stratus 4.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 King Rosso 1.80 1.9 3-1
2 2 Connor 2.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Starvin 12.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Streetshavenoname 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Thanks Your Honour 10.00 1 2-1
6 6 El Magnate 2.50 1.1 2-1
1 1 Mystical Dance 1.40 4.6 9-1
3 3 Delta Force 4.50 5.8 11-1
7 7 Dwight 6.00 6.6 13-1
2 2 Awesome Malibu 20.00 6.7 13-1
5 5 Aterya 12.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Galley Head 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Scat Girl 8.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Aspen Dawn 3.50 2.8 5-1
6 6 Crystal Visions 2.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 O Wow 10.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Princess Anastasia 12.00 6 11-1
2 2 Equitas 3.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 The Great Oz 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 No More Options 8.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Crumlin Lad 10.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Ice Chocolat (BRZ) 2.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Magna Time 5.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Sedburys Ghost 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (King Corrie S.) – King Corrie S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Reload Raleigh 15.00 1 2-1
4 4 Rude Procedure 2.50 2.3 4-1
5 5 Casson 2.00 2.4 4-1
7 7 Impulsive Bid 10.00 4 8-1
6 6 Highwaytothemoon 8.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Fire and Wine 3.00 6.1 11-1
1 1 Learntodiscover (GB) 6.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Big Time Boss 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Golden Truth 6.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Yukon Striker 2.50 3.7 7-1
2 2 William T 3.50 4.3 8-1
1 1 Speights Will 10.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Extraordinary One (GB) 20.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Cash the Money 3.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Moon Landing 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Priceless Will 6.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Shadow Realm 3.50 2.3 4-1
7 7 Peja Du 12.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 La Belleza Negra 3.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Arabian Prince 10.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Forester’s Fortune 8.00 5.8 11-1
10 10 Indy One 15.00 7 13-1
4 4 Mason’s Gamble 15.00 8.8 17-1
3 3 Pat’s Gamble 20.00 10 19-1

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.