Woodbine Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, August 30, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Kimberlina 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Astonesthrowaway 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Greenwich Pike 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Atlantic Passage 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Frac Is the Judge 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Twist of Sugar 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Super Tom 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Ideologist 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Bongino Warrior 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Forever Frosty 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Happy to Be Here 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Hard Right 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Fighter in the Win 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Friendly Ghost 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Tux 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Laskay 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Mohaymen Diamond 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Guerra 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Pipers Reign 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Pretty Capable 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Marshal 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Slayster 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 El Capo 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Lawyer Mason 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Zio Cavallo 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Traction Park 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Winchester Road 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Worthy Park 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Verge 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Aloha Kitty 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Candy Factory 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Charlatan Success 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Secured Assets 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Algoma S.) – Algoma S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Ella It Is 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Regal Moment 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Mighty Tanner 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Flying Schulzy 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Campus Queen 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Hawberry 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Souper Diva 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Arianna’s Tour 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Fleury 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Pageant Queen 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Brandy and Me 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Paramount Prince 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Wicked Django 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Rapid Test 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Saugeen 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Sedburys Ghost 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Runaway Again 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Simcoe S.) – Simcoe S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Logan’s Thunder 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 King’s Counsel 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Prince Shaman 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Road to Glory 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Longshot Leo 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Forza 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Souper Survivor 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 It Wasn’t a Bluff 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Silent Key 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Muskoka S.) – Muskoka S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Champagne Sunday 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 Flatter for Cat 0.00 1 2-1
14 14 Sweet Bordeaux 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Kuz I’m Charming 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Redempton Song 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 March 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Honor My Legacy 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Maria Sofia 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Awesome Grace 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Bandolier 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Zahari 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Willing Guest 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Whitemudwest 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Tuscany Rose 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Elgin S.) – Elgin S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Back River 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Lover Boy Mo 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Scorching 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Kekoa 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Carnew 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Ride for the Purse 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Sedburys Ghost 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Paynes Spirit 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Dark Screen 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Yukon Striker 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Duckduckduck 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Prince of Thieves 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Mason’s Gamble 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Grande Soiree 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Chairman Bob 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Collect Dattt 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Secret Storm 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Rapid Grey 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Conn Smythe (GB) 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.