Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Friday, May 22, 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
5 5 Love You Lippy 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Genius of Love 2.50 1.3 3-1
3 3 Blazing Sky 3.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Mitole Power 6.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 My Cash Factor 10.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Sloans Sky 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Bella Classica 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Maxine Magic 2.00 1.1 2-1
3 3 Vrana (IRE) 2.50 1.3 2-1
1 1 Black Goddess 6.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Serenading Amaya 15.00 6 11-1
4 4 Reload Eh 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Fully Completely 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Tristar Fury 2.50 1.2 2-1
6 6 Chervonaruta 3.50 1.5 3-1
2 2 Albie First 6.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Socially Intact 8.00 3 6-1
3 3 Hope She Fires 10.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Pipinna 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Just Follow Me 1.20 1 2-1
6 6 Gretna Green 3.00 1.8 3-1
8 8 Zipfire 6.00 3 6-1
7 7 Naughty Destiny 8.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 Wildfire 10.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Holiday Rose 12.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Zippy Gamble 15.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Mi Tormenta 20.00 9 17-1
5 5 Nightsaber (GB) 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Vamos Viejo 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Echo With Laughter 2.50 1.3 2-1
2 2 Napa Spirit (IRE) 3.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Dissectologist 6.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Heat Merchant 8.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Your Valentino 20.00 7 13-1
3 3 Legal Attack (GB) 20.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Sheshimaintenance 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Chipotle Pepper 3.00 1.2 2-1
6 6 Foxy Diva 4.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Voice From Above 4.50 2 4-1
1 1 Happy Valentine 6.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Hard to Capture 8.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Founder’s Day 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Dancin Mary Marie 2.50 1 2-1
10 10 No Mistake 3.50 1.5 3-1
1 1 Serious Green 4.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Florida Vacation 6.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Ookpik 8.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Strawberry World 10.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Butterfly Billie 12.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Henna Gal 15.00 7.4 14-1
8 8 La Ronde 20.00 10 19-1
2 2 Our Lilly 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.