Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, August 9, 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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Castle Harbour 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Glorious Revenge 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Carrick On Stage 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Reloaded Form 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 High Beam 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Back Street Driver 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Blazing Sky 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Gizmo’s B F F 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 April de Velp 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Sloans Sky 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Quiet Maddelena 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Saucy Name 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Just Follow Me 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Gretna Green 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Street Savant 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Barger 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Prince Shaman 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 H C Gamble 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Too Fab for You 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Silent Key 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Munnystruck 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Maltese Warrior 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Bootsontheground 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Bongino Warrior 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Deep Pockets 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Yorkton’s Legacy 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Mason’s Gamble 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Volcanic 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Buttonwood Tree 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Hemlo Gold 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Jim’s Hope 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Posturing 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 This Dude a Breeze 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Cornwall 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Kokomo 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Skaal 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Sammysaurus Rex 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Fine Style 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 War Legend 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Cajun Influence 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Impulsive Bid 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Silent Secret 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 First Empire 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 War Strategy 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Foxtrotanna 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Ironstone 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Wicked Django 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Jaggersgotagun 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Friendly Ghost 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Tux 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Cairo Caper 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Two Out Hero 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 War Bomber (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Last American Exit 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Rat Portage 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Uncaptured Moment 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Fracen Macho 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Speedy Bear 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Magic Power 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Humber River 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Bachelor Pad 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Yacht Boy 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Wagner 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Endrick 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Carnew 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Paynes Spirit 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Zio Cavallo 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Pepper Brooks 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Chief McQ Win 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Slightly Naughty 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Ideologist 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Apolloman 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Happy to Be Here 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Hard Right 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Connect the Empire 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Cotton 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Grande Soiree 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Royal Quality 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Miss D’s Pride 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Coherence 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Three Sonny Sideup 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Lieutenant Stan 0.00 1 2-1
15 15 Jamiesta 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 Cadfael 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Absolute Chairman 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Tutti Contenti 0.00 1 2-1
16 16 Out N Out Disgrace 0.00 1 2-1
14 14 You and Me Baby 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Springer 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Sunday’s Well 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Time Zapper 0.00 1 2-1

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.