Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Friday, June 5, 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
2 2 Chargethatmountain 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Her Obsession 2.50 1.5 3-1
6 6 Rookie Court 4.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Scary Speedy 5.00 3 6-1
4 4 Rosieposie 6.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 La Belva 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Miss Candy Girl 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Reload Baba 3.00 1.2 2-1
6 6 Girl’s Nite Out 4.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Ryo Amazing 6.00 2.4 5-1
4 4 Daring Dame 8.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Sacred Prayer 8.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 Baytown Glinda 10.00 4 8-1
1 1 Almasty’s Lust 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Lemoncella Spritz 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 Bravo Kate 2.00 1.1 2-1
4 4 Mardene 4.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Magic Modie 6.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 That Girl Artemus 8.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 My Cash Factor 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Hot List (GB) 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Clear Position 3.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 Bertha 3.50 1.6 3-1
5 5 Chervonaruta 6.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 My Emmy 10.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Our Lilly 12.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Henna Gal 12.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Sociallyannalyzed 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 You and Me Baby 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 My Boy Bruce 3.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Djoser 4.00 1.8 3-1
8 8 Lemon Twist 6.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Where’s Samnbailey 8.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Monday Morning 12.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Dilwaala 12.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Alfred Bellows 20.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Mystical Dance 1.00 1 2-1
6 6 Cost of War 2.50 1.5 3-1
4 4 Money Talks 4.50 2.1 4-1
5 5 Chasing Memories 10.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Hard Right 12.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Howsitgoinowen 20.00 7 13-1
2 2 Au Contraire 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Splash of Bourbon 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Rule the Waves 3.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Alluring Amy 4.00 1.6 3-1
8 8 Frac Is the Judge 6.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Regal Affair 8.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Ava’s Princess 8.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Definite Diva 10.00 4 8-1
6 6 Tabei 20.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Chocolatecroissant (IRE) 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Party Hotline 4.00 1.7 3-1
13 13 Big Imagination (JPN) 4.50 2.1 4-1
1 1 Suvari (FR) 5.00 2.4 5-1
11 11 Perfect Ring 6.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Butterfly Billie 10.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Beach Cricket 10.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Lady On the Nile 12.00 7.4 14-1
10 10 Malibu Betty 15.00 9.5 18-1
6 6 Crumlin Molly 15.00 9.5 18-1
3 3 Ur Heart 15.00 9.5 18-1
9 9 Boss Lady J 20.00 13 25-1
5 5 Tizara 20.00 13 25-1

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.