Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, May 24, 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
6 6 Louis the Champ 1.00 1 2-1
4 4 Conn Smythe (GB) 2.50 1.4 3-1
2 2 Sol de Verano 3.50 1.7 3-1
1 1 You’re So Lucky 10.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Blondina’s Boy 12.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Miah Said 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Zip to Zap 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Big Lew 3.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Idealsanddreams 4.00 1.9 3-1
8 8 Switchin’ to Glide 6.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Halcon Negro 8.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 We Come in Peace 12.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Hard Reload 20.00 8 15-1
6 6 Common Canter 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 El Alacran 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Highland Life 2.50 1.2 2-1
5 5 Lazio 3.50 1.6 3-1
1 1 Endrick 4.50 2 4-1
4 4 Fifty B M G 6.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Bennys Jets 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Quinns Silent Roar 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Got a Complex 3.00 1.3 2-1
3 3 Arya’s Quest 3.50 1.6 3-1
2 2 Lady Izzy 5.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Totally in Charge 6.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Pretty Liza 10.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Wunhappy Wabbit 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Imyourmedicineman 1.20 1 2-1
1 1 Don Ique 3.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Decadent Danish 4.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Somekinda Mischief 6.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Paradise Perfect 8.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Allbetsareoff 12.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Noburu 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Keynote Speaker 3.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Auntie’s Bambino 4.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Maker’s Flatter 6.00 2.6 5-1
9 9 Who Goes There 8.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Society’s Storm 12.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Tiz the Power 12.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Proudly Canadian 15.00 6.7 13-1
6 6 Bright Angel (IRE) 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Willful Warrior 1.20 1 2-1
6 6 Lover Boy Mo 3.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Niigon’s Law 4.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 Fin Del Mundo 8.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Coburg 10.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Kamasi 12.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Wonderful Quality 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Hemlo Gold 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 One More Brew 3.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 This Dude a Breeze 3.50 1.5 3-1
4 4 El Cohete 4.50 2 4-1
2 2 Bachelor Pad 6.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Uncaptured Moment 10.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Posturing 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Ciunas 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Paynes Spirit 2.50 1.3 2-1
8 8 Gone With Duwyn 4.50 2.4 4-1
4 4 Next Pitch 6.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Countryboysurvive 10.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Bankingonamiracle 12.00 6.4 12-1
5 5 Rapid Grey 15.00 8 15-1
2 2 Chambers 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 El Capo 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Will Win 4.00 1.3 3-1
3 3 Buium 5.00 2 4-1
1 1 Wembley Avenue 6.00 2.7 5-1
11 11 Apeldoorn 8.00 4 8-1
9 9 Lake Nasser 10.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Mystic Path 12.00 6.7 13-1
10 10 Very Special 12.00 6.7 13-1
12 12 Jolted 15.00 8.7 16-1
8 8 Proud Painter 20.00 12 23-1
6 6 Hard Right 20.00 12 23-1
2 2 Battle Warning 20.00 12 23-1

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.