Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, August 23, 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
1 1 Rainbow Trail 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Feeling Supersonic 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Stunningly Perfect 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Next of Kin 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Stiletto Vixen 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Top of D Mountain 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Sympatico 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Seattle Rising 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Surfside Beach 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Too Many Amys 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Head Coach D R 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Starship Salute 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Copa de Plata 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Mor Joe’s Spirit 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Cyclone Taylor 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Aterya 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Auntie’s Bambino 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Fightin to Survive 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Alley Oop Johnny 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Military Force 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Onenightstandards 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Swan Lake 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 This Dude a Breeze 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Delian League 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Lemon Sweets 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Tony From Angus 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Mr. Perfect 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Tranquillo 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Celestial Heart 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Stella Point 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Tuckamore 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 War Emperor 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Flatter Zip 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Slovan 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Juju Dream 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 King in Town 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Clockwork Angel 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 My Justyn Thyme 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 King Kadooment 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Marvellous Marvin 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Armstrong 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Roi Soleil 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Caught Speeding 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Endrick 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Lazio 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Magic Power 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Quadzilla 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Weller Green 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Lover Boy Mo 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 William T 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Perfectworks 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Deputy Curlin 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Catch the Ace 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Bright Angel (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Chasing Memories 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Andtheoscargoesto 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Named Firey 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Flyonbye 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Fin Del Mundo 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Yorkstreet 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Up N the Ante 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.