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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
3 3 Tutti Contenti 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Imperial Gold 10.00 4 8-1
4 4 Little Red Domi 20.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Proud Ronin 4.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Coherence 8.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 American Decision 2.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 Jmr Speedy Escape 12.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 True Shot 6.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Draw Boot 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Back Street Driver 10.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Audi’s World 3.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Baltic Sea 12.00 4 8-1
1 1 Bertha 6.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Prince Almasty 8.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Celestial Heart 20.00 7.6 14-1
3 3 Metro King 20.00 9 17-1
10 10 Hot Potato 20.00 9 17-1
2 2 Spikephil 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Yoshii 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Red Weaver 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Lean Music Machine 4.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Wild Card 5.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Egbert Who 6.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Gus’s Drumbeet 10.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Call Me Sue 12.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Alley Oop Johnny 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 I Lucked Out 2.50 1.8 3-1
10 10 Sunrise Drive 5.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Mister Holden 10.00 5.6 10-1
9 9 C C’s Kingdom 6.00 6.5 12-1
5 5 Pet Sounds 20.00 7.4 14-1
3 3 Delian League 20.00 7.5 14-1
6 6 Awe Inspired 8.00 8 15-1
4 4 Sailor’s Passion 20.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Three Sonny Sideup 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Lake Louise 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Copacabana 8.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Just in Touch 3.50 3.7 7-1
1 1 Afleet Flatter 2.50 3.8 7-1
2 2 Pharoah’s Affair 6.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Backstreet Emma 10.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Really Big Show 20.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Belle 1.00 1 2-1
5 5 Charmingly Evasive 3.00 1.3 2-1
2 2 So Kate 15.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Pepper Patch 12.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Glitter and Glow 15.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Heart Tap 10.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Fleury 10.00 6.2 12-1
9 9 Ashlee B 20.00 7.7 15-1
6 6 Kiss Me Baby 20.00 8.1 15-1
10 10 Tracy Arm 20.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Magical Factor 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Saugeen 2.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Whiskey N Soda 2.50 4.8 9-1
5 5 Sherif Ali 12.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Onenightstandards 8.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Flirting With Fire 20.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Palace View (IRE) 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Bold Ripasso 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Reveler’s Row 3.00 1.5 3-1
8 8 Orient Beach 8.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Lorraine’s Beauty 12.00 4.4 8-1
9 9 Texas Holiday 4.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Souper Sporty 15.00 5.2 10-1
10 10 Just Magnificent 3.50 5.3 10-1
7 7 Divinely Inspired 8.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Ratings Upgrade (IRE) 20.00 9 17-1
5 5 Lady Izzy 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Hammerhead 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 He’s Not Joking 8.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Wyoming Bill 6.00 3 6-1
2 2 Like the King 3.50 3.2 6-1
3 3 English Actor 3.00 5.8 11-1
8 8 Watsonville Red 12.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Junipero Serra 20.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Lost Ark 10.00 7.6 14-1
7 7 Midnight Mascot 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Paramount Prince 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Mansetti 2.50 2.7 5-1
2 2 Lucky Score 3.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Rapid Test 8.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Notorious Gangster 6.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Twin City 12.00 6.5 12-1
6 6 Cool Kiss 20.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 North York 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Let’s Go Souper 6.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Little Lola 12.00 4.5 8-1
9 9 Spun for Flatter 15.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Spicy Bourbon 10.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Nile Passage 8.00 5.6 10-1
12 12 Tap My Desire 4.00 8 15-1
8 8 Angel Danielle 20.00 9.4 18-1
13 13 No Frills 12.00 9.4 18-1
1 1 Ur Heart 20.00 9.8 19-1
2 2 Hawberry 20.00 10.9 21-1
3 3 Bermuda Brew 20.00 12 23-1
11 11 Lotta Gems 10.00 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.

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