Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, May 31, 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 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Knight Storm 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Awesome Grace 8.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Willing Guest 2.50 2.5 5-1
4 4 Mrs D 3.00 3 6-1
5 5 King’s Counsel 5.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 King Kadooment 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Classic Dancer 8.00 1 2-1
7 7 Dissectologist 4.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 Harper City 6.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Banker’s Hours 2.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Enchant Me 2.50 3.6 7-1
4 4 Cut’em Loose 10.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Cadfael 12.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Twisting Pistons 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Purrfect Girl 1.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Talent Show 1.60 4.4 8-1
3 3 Built Different 12.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Pickford Sweet 15.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Thatsitthatsall 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Nikita’s Gem 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Starship Serenity 2.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Beautiful Sky 3.50 2.9 5-1
2 2 Poetic Amy 6.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Serenading Kitten 8.00 6 11-1
6 6 Peace Posey 4.50 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Zo Lee 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Home for a Rest 1.80 1.9 4-1
2 2 Chromeplated Heart 5.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Luz de La Luna 4.50 4.4 8-1
5 5 Foresters Exec 6.00 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Sinclairity 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Grade A 8.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Fourfiftyfour 3.50 3.9 7-1
8 8 Speedy Freeze 20.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Haley’s Honor 8.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Whiskey N Ice 3.00 7.6 14-1
5 5 Purr Factor 15.00 7.9 15-1
6 6 Give Me the Boots 6.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Cornwall 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Mad Dog N Joe 1.80 1.5 3-1
5 5 Onenightstandards 3.00 2 4-1
7 7 Jim’s Hope 6.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Audax Minor 20.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Sailor’s Passion 15.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Jamiesta 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Bowman’s Run 10.00 1 2-1
2 2 Perfectworks 6.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Mad World 20.00 2.9 6-1
4 4 Blind River 3.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Side Street 2.50 5.4 10-1
7 7 Tux 8.00 6.7 13-1
5 5 Deputy Curlin 15.00 7.3 14-1
1 1 Lucky Guest 3.50 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Shifty 1.40 1 2-1
6 6 American Women 2.00 2.4 4-1
3 3 Bourbon Memory 8.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Orderofthephoenix (IRE) 4.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Uphill Dance 5.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Cara Cara 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Waheela 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Grand Warrior (JPN) 2.00 1.3 3-1
6 6 Blazing Song 6.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Ashuka 8.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Carrick On Stage 8.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Friendly 20.00 6.1 12-1
4 4 Nycely 4.00 6.1 12-1
7 7 Castle Harbour 20.00 8 15-1

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.