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
4 4 Mitole Power 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Genius of Love 2.50 2.4 4-1
2 2 Sloans Sky 15.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Love You Lippy 1.60 4 8-1
3 3 Blazing Sky 3.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 My Cash Factor 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Maxine Magic 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Vrana (IRE) 2.50 1.3 2-1
1 1 Black Goddess 6.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Bella Classica 1.80 3 6-1
4 4 Reload Eh 15.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Serenading Amaya 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Hope She Fires 10.00 1 2-1
7 7 Fully Completely 2.00 1.3 2-1
1 1 Tristar Fury 2.50 2 4-1
6 6 Chervonaruta 3.50 2.8 5-1
2 2 Albie First 6.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Pipinna 20.00 6 11-1
4 4 Socially Intact 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Zipfire 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Naughty Destiny 8.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Mi Tormenta 20.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Nightsaber (GB) 20.00 4 8-1
3 3 Just Follow Me 1.20 4.4 8-1
9 9 Wildfire 10.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Holiday Rose 12.00 7.1 13-1
6 6 Gretna Green 3.00 7.2 14-1
1 1 Zippy Gamble 15.00 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
7 7 Heat Merchant 8.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Echo With Laughter 2.50 1.9 4-1
2 2 Napa Spirit (IRE) 3.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Dissectologist 6.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Your Valentino 20.00 6.3 12-1
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
2 2 Voice From Above 4.50 1 2-1
3 3 Sheshimaintenance 2.50 1.7 3-1
5 5 Chipotle Pepper 3.00 3 6-1
4 4 Hard to Capture 8.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Foxy Diva 4.00 6.1 12-1
1 1 Happy Valentine 6.00 6.1 12-1
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
1 1 Serious Green 4.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Henna Gal 15.00 2.9 6-1
9 9 Butterfly Billie 12.00 4 8-1
10 10 No Mistake 3.50 4.3 8-1
3 3 Florida Vacation 6.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Ookpik 8.00 7.4 14-1
5 5 Strawberry World 10.00 8.6 16-1
2 2 Our Lilly 20.00 9.7 18-1
8 8 La Ronde 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.