Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, May 23, 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 Coherence 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Proud Ronin 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Jmr Speedy Escape 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Tutti Contenti 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 American Decision 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 True Shot 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Imperial Gold 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Little Red Domi 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Draw Boot 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Audi’s World 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Prince Almasty 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Spikephil 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Bertha 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Hot Potato 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Metro King 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Celestial Heart 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Baltic Sea 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Back Street Driver 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Lean Music Machine 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Wild Card 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Gus’s Drumbeet 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Red Weaver 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Call Me Sue 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Egbert Who 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Yoshii 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Alley Oop Johnny 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Sunrise Drive 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 C C’s Kingdom 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Sailor’s Passion 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Three Sonny Sideup 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 I Lucked Out 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Mister Holden 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Pet Sounds 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Delian League 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Awe Inspired 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Afleet Flatter 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Really Big Show 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Pharoah’s Affair 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Copacabana 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Just in Touch 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Lake Louise 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Backstreet Emma 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Glitter and Glow 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Tracy Arm 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Charmingly Evasive 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Kiss Me Baby 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Pepper Patch 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Belle 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 So Kate 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Ashlee B 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Heart Tap 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Fleury 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Onenightstandards 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Sherif Ali 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Whiskey N Soda 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Saugeen 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Flirting With Fire 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Magical Factor 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Palace View (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Just Magnificent 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Reveler’s Row 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Bold Ripasso 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Texas Holiday 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Lady Izzy 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Orient Beach 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Souper Sporty 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Divinely Inspired 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Lorraine’s Beauty 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Ratings Upgrade (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Like the King 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Junipero Serra 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Lost Ark 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 English Actor 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Wyoming Bill 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Midnight Mascot 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 He’s Not Joking 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Hammerhead 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Watsonville Red 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Lucky Score 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Paramount Prince 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Twin City 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Cool Kiss 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Rapid Test 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Mansetti 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Notorious Gangster 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Tap My Desire 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Bermuda Brew 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Angel Danielle 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Let’s Go Souper 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 North York 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Little Lola 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Spun for Flatter 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 No Frills 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Ur Heart 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Hawberry 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Nile Passage 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Lotta Gems 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Spicy Bourbon 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.