Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, August 29, 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 Astral 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Molly’s Corner 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Mr Bond 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 H C Gamble 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Saratoga Gold 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Gold Dragon 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Iron Weave 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Magic Modie 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Purrfect Girl 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Mrs. Hot Shot 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Twisting Pistons 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Talent Show 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Aussie Hyper 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Pickford Sweet 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Retail Therapist 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Hard to Capture 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Super Sicily 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Rocket Riley 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Earendel 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Lainey 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Sweet Fusion 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Goldleaf 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Golden Sunset 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Abdul 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Fury’s Flight 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Fancy Pearls 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Sugar Bunny 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Vanity 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Bachelor Pad 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Last American Exit 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Indian Peak 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Breaking Alone 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Perfect Crime 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Poseidon Steel 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Summer Commander 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Fracen Macho 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 El Cohete 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Uncaptured Moment 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Indy One 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Shadow Realm 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Dewolf 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Real Savvy 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Yoshii 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Zadracarta S.) – Zadracarta S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Alpha Gamma Girl 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Sinclairity 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Little Teddy 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Home for a Rest 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Olivia Rose 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Foresters Exec 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Dolce Fortuna 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Social Code 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Xarabella 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Orion Beach 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Mew N Me 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Tiz Practical 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Happy Destination 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Snow Flower 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Lorraine’s Beauty 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Toronto Cup S. Presented By Crown Royal) – Toronto Cup S. Presented By Crown Royal

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Final Score 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Powell River 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Chaos Agent 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Running On Time 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Aretha 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Aces Honor 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Teleport (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Miss Brit 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Inescapable 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Hurricane Amelia 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Aleatoric 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 My Turn Now 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Ivy’s Mission 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Money Heist 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Once Upon a Kiss 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Clamorous Ride 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.