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
6 6 Rookie Court 4.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Rosieposie 6.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Her Obsession 2.50 3.9 7-1
1 1 La Belva 10.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Scary Speedy 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Girl’s Nite Out 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Reload Baba 3.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Ryo Amazing 6.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Miss Candy Girl 2.50 5.6 11-1
4 4 Daring Dame 8.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Baytown Glinda 10.00 7.3 14-1
1 1 Almasty’s Lust 20.00 8 15-1
5 5 Sacred Prayer 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Mardene 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Lemoncella Spritz 1.60 1.8 3-1
6 6 Bravo Kate 2.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Magic Modie 6.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 My Cash Factor 20.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 That Girl Artemus 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Clear Position 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 My Emmy 10.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Chervonaruta 6.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Hot List (GB) 2.00 4 8-1
7 7 Henna Gal 12.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Sociallyannalyzed 20.00 6.3 12-1
8 8 Our Lilly 12.00 7 13-1
2 2 Bertha 3.50 SCRATCH

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 2.1 4-1
1 1 Where’s Samnbailey 8.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Lemon Twist 6.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Djoser 4.00 5 9-1
3 3 Alfred Bellows 20.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Dilwaala 12.00 7.8 15-1
5 5 Monday Morning 12.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Money Talks 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Au Contraire 20.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Cost of War 2.50 3.5 7-1
7 7 Hard Right 12.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Howsitgoinowen 20.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Chasing Memories 10.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Mystical Dance 1.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Rule the Waves 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Splash of Bourbon 2.50 1.6 3-1
8 8 Frac Is the Judge 6.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Regal Affair 8.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Alluring Amy 4.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Definite Diva 10.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Ava’s Princess 8.00 6.3 12-1
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
6 6 Crumlin Molly 15.00 1 2-1
11 11 Perfect Ring 6.00 1.1 2-1
7 7 Butterfly Billie 10.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Lady On the Nile 12.00 2.4 5-1
8 8 Party Hotline 4.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Beach Cricket 10.00 6 11-1
3 3 Ur Heart 15.00 6.4 12-1
13 13 Big Imagination (JPN) 4.50 6.6 12-1
5 5 Tizara 20.00 9.6 18-1
10 10 Malibu Betty 15.00 10.3 19-1
9 9 Boss Lady J 20.00 11 21-1
1 1 Suvari (FR) 5.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Chocolatecroissant (IRE) 3.00 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.