Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, August 15, 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 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Ciunas 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Dewolf 3.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Unbridled Weather 4.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Call Me Sue 5.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Stratus 6.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Classic Dancer 8.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Palace View (IRE) 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Banker’s Hours 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Harper City 3.50 1.5 3-1
8 8 Big Baby Henry 4.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Bold Reload 6.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Dissectologist 8.00 3.8 7-1
10 10 Awe Inspired 10.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Gran Spirited 12.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Jamiesta 15.00 7.4 14-1
9 9 Snookered 20.00 10 19-1
6 6 Red Pharaoh 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Crystal Pearl 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Super Tom 1.80 1.1 2-1
1 1 Keepmypowderdry 3.50 1.6 3-1
4 4 Toronto City 8.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Proud Painter 12.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Erie Shores 12.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Beyond Adversity 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Cattrall 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Worldly Charm 4.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Sunday Finery 6.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Bounce Back 8.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Crazy Busy (JPN) 8.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Winning Jewel 10.00 5.4 10-1
11 11 Any Oscar 12.00 6.6 12-1
9 9 From Time to Time 15.00 8.2 16-1
7 7 Hope Is a Breeze 15.00 8.2 16-1
3 3 Matoaka 20.00 11 21-1
10 10 Karat Gold 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Dyna 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Souper Gin’s World 4.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Celebrity Warrior (IRE) 4.50 1.9 4-1
7 7 Chanelforher 6.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Lapin de Plage 8.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Ashlee B 10.00 5.1 10-1
10 10 Fury’s Flight 12.00 6.3 12-1
9 9 Beach Is a Breeze 15.00 8.1 15-1
11 11 Live Each Day 15.00 8.1 15-1
1 1 Inescapable 20.00 11 21-1
8 8 Clamorous Ride 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Bet365 Soaring Free S.) – Bet365 Soaring Free S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Through the Years (IRE) 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 De la Renta 2.50 1.2 2-1
5 5 Uncle Dodo 4.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Quipster 6.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Humble and Kind 8.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Speaker’s Speech 12.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Mrs D 12.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Uncle Kef 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Bold Venture S.) – Bold Venture S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Western Whirl 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Poulin in O T 2.50 1.2 2-1
8 8 Notorious Gangster 4.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 G T Five Hundred 6.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Souped Up 8.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Its Bourbon Thirty 10.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Awesome Bourbon 15.00 6.1 11-1
1 1 Baxley 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Canadian S. Presented By The Japan Racing Association) – Canadian S. Presented By The Japan Racing Association

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Proctor Street 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Eponine (IRE) 2.50 1.2 2-1
1 1 Lupa (IRE) 3.00 1.3 3-1
3 3 Awesomesauce 6.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Power of Destiny (GB) 8.00 3 6-1
5 5 Queens Command (IRE) 15.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 War Painter 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Catch A Glimpse S.) – Catch A Glimpse S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Ghost Me 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Meloni 3.00 1.3 2-1
2 2 Royal Foxtrot 4.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Liberty Beach 6.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Humble and Kind 10.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Mrs D 10.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Mo Cookie 15.00 7.4 14-1
10 10 Madeleine Swann 15.00 7.4 14-1
4 4 Epic Affair 20.00 10 19-1
7 7 Sarayu 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (King’s Plate S.) – King’s Plate S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Luster 1.00 1 2-1
9 9 Brachetto 5.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Highwaytothemoon 6.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 Magical Factor 10.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Dixie Law 10.00 4.4 8-1
12 12 Military Time 12.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Imyourmedicineman 20.00 8.2 16-1
3 3 Baaeed Alynna 30.00 12 23-1
10 10 Very Special 30.00 12 23-1
6 6 Don Ique 30.00 12 23-1
2 2 Fire and Wine 30.00 12 23-1
11 11 Bond Market 30.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Bet365 King Edward S.) – Bet365 King Edward S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Gas Me Up 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Irish Aces 2.50 1.3 3-1
6 6 Piper’s Factor 3.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Seminole Chief 6.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 G T Five Hundred 8.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Wyoming Bill 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 12 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Awesome Beat 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Big Screen Boss 3.00 1.3 2-1
8 8 Lonny’s Gamble 4.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Prince Almasty 8.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Decadent Danish 8.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Deputy Curlin 10.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Masterful Moment 12.00 5.9 11-1
3 3 Little Thonio 15.00 7.4 14-1
7 7 Thor’s Cause 20.00 10 19-1
10 10 Call Me Bond 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 13 (Maiden Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Paddy Holiday 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Foresters Lastlove 4.00 1.8 3-1
12 12 Keynote Speaker 5.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Mister Dude 6.00 3.3 6-1
14 14 Baltic Sea 8.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Proudly Canadian 8.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Beach Factor 10.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 Adir 12.00 7.9 15-1
6 6 Gelato 15.00 10.2 19-1
8 8 Lake Nasser 15.00 10.2 19-1
11 11 Au Contraire 20.00 14 26-1
2 2 Mann Court 20.00 14 26-1
13 13 Wu Tang King 20.00 14 26-1
10 10 Muy Gracias 20.00 14 26-1

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.