Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, August 20, 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 Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Have Respect 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Kuz I’m Charming 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Princess Orlaith 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 My Angel Nicole 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Lovely Rainbow 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Swifty Kim 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Tap My Desire 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Conquer the Storm 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Clearwater Beach 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Lady Izzy 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Greenwich Pike 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Reload Baba 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Hymn to Her 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Divinely Inspired 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Daddy’s Secret 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 Velocita 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Lady On a Mission 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Armored Guard 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Kinzie Girl 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Thatsitthatsall 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Makayla 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 That Girl Artemus 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Ladies Rum 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Beautiful Sky 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Maxine Magic 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Serenading Amaya 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Moventothecountry 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Armada Rising (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Foxy Diva 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Flying Black 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Galley Head 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Holiday With Amy 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Madam Gwen 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Catch the Drift 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Nikita’s Gem 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Optional Claiming) – Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Just Magnificent 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 English Jubilee 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Secret Load 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Bold Ripasso 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Spun Around 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Peace Posey 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 North York 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Zabarta 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Baccaro Point 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Cosa Tapa 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Can’t Tie Me Down 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Well Lit 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Manchester Ice 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Sure Shot Timber 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Featherweight 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 You Signed It 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Brown Butter Sage 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Butterfly Billie 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Beau Pink 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 No Mistake 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Hearty Christini 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Red Dragon 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Sporty Angela 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.