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Woodbine runs on dirt and turf, with about 68% of races on the dirt, racing from 5 fur to 1 3/8 mi, with fields averaging 7.9 starters. Every card gets free picks on selected races plus a full-card breakdown for subscribers — 52 Woodbine sheets published so far.
Latest Woodbine Free Picks
Woodbine is not racing today. Below are the free picks from the last Woodbine card, August 9, 2026.
Race 1
Maiden Claiming · 1 1/16 mi · Dirt
A maiden claiming route on the dirt where TrackWiz ratings separate two horses from the rest of the field — but with a full slate of first-time winners, nothing is guaranteed in maiden land.
Carrick On Stage posts the field's top TrackWiz rating at 85.32 despite going off at a generous 3/1 on the morning line — that gap between public price and internal rating is exactly the kind of overlay we love. Trainer Kathryn Ranford puts Austin Adams up, and the 53 average speed figure gives this one a competitive edge in a field where most horses are bunched in the low 50s. At a mile and a sixteenth on the dirt, this race sets up for a horse with tactical ability to press the pace or sit just off it, and Carrick On Stage profiles as that type. In a maiden field with zero career wins across the board, ratings-based separation like this carries meaningful weight.
Glorious Revenge carries the second-highest rating in the field at 82.71 and is actually a live overlay at 6/1 on the morning line — this horse is rated better than the 3/1 favorite Castle Harbour but priced significantly higher. Romero Ramsay Maragh is aboard, one of the more experienced riders on today's Woodbine card, and that pilot edge matters in maiden company at a route distance. If Carrick On Stage gets beat, Glorious Revenge is the most logical alternative.
Castle Harbour draws the morning line favorite role at 5/2 but actually rates third in the field by TrackWiz numbers at 71.05 — a slight disconnect worth noting. Trainer Beverley Chubb has Juan Crawford up, and with a 53 average speed figure matching the top half of this field, there's enough raw ability here to land a piece. At 5/2, the show position is where the value lives for Castle Harbour in multi-race exotics.
Race 2
Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt
A wide-open dirt sprint at five and a half furlongs where a legitimate pace battle shapes up and the TrackWiz top-rated horse is a surprising overlay on the morning line.
Gretna Green tops the TrackWiz ratings at 82.71 yet goes postward at 6/1 — that's the kind of price discrepancy that gets serious players excited. Trainer Devon Gittens sends out Skye Chernetz, and with a 21% career win rate, this horse has demonstrated a consistent ability to get to the wire first. The 54 average speed figure is right in line with the upper tier of this claiming field, and at five and a half furlongs the pace should suit a horse that can work off the speed.
Just Follow Me rates second in the field at 78.81 and carries a strong 26% career win rate — that's the best of any horse with a meaningful sample in this race. Trainer Devon Gittens runs back a second horse through Desean Bynoe, and it's noteworthy that the barn has two solid runners here. At 5/2 on the morning line, the place position is a near-lock profile for an exotics player looking to anchor the race.
Quiet Maddelena stands out with an eye-catching 33% career win rate — the highest in the field — and backs it up with a 55 average speed figure that edges out the competition by a tick. Trainer Steven Chircop puts Da-Sean Zavier Gaskin in the irons, and at 4/1 this horse brings legitimate win credentials to the table. The show slot here represents solid insurance in a race where Quiet Maddelena could easily beat the field outright.
Race 3
Maiden Optional Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt
Six furlongs of maiden optional claiming on the dirt with a tight ratings cluster at the top — the top three horses are separated by less than two points, making this a tricky but intriguing maiden puzzle.
H C Gamble leads the TrackWiz ratings at 58.33 and draws the morning line favoritism at 2/1, with trainer Kevin Attard putting Pietro Moran aboard — a respected combination at Woodbine. Several horses in this field lack average speed figure data, suggesting limited or debut form, which makes Attard's reputation for having horses ready to fire first out especially relevant. In a tight maiden race where margins are razor-thin, having the right trainer-jockey tandem on the top-rated horse is a meaningful advantage.
Barger sits just a whisker behind at 57.5 in the ratings and is trained by Sid C. Attard — another member of the accomplished Attard training family at Woodbine. Daisuke Fukumoto gets the call, and with the 5/2 morning line price, this horse offers reasonable value to land at minimum a place check. The nearly identical ratings profile to the top pick makes Barger a natural pairing in exacta and quinella tickets.
Silent Key rates third at 56.67 and is priced at 3/1, giving trainer Steven Chircop a shot with Jose Luis Campos up in a race Chircop also has a horse on the win side. That multiple-entry presence tells you the barn is live in this race. With no average speed figure logged, Silent Key likely has limited form on record, but the rating suggests strong workout and evaluation data worth respecting at this price.
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About the Woodbine Racing Surface
- Surfaces
- Dirt and Turf
- Distance range
- 5 fur to 1 3/8 mi
- Typical field
- 7.9 starters
- Typical card
- 9.3 races
Most common race conditions at Woodbine: Claiming, Maiden Optional Claiming, Allowance Optional Claiming, Maiden Special Weight.
Measured across the last 24 Woodbine cards we have handicapped.
Recent Woodbine Race Sheets
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Woodbine Picks — Common Questions
Is there a free Woodbine card?
Yes. Every Woodbine race sheet includes free picks with full analysis on selected races, with no account required. The remaining races on the card are part of a TrackWiz subscription.
What surface does Woodbine race on?
Woodbine cards run on dirt and turf. Across the last 24 cards, roughly 68% of races were on the dirt.
How many races are on a typical Woodbine card?
Woodbine cards average 9.3 races, with fields of about 7.9 starters. Distances run from 5 fur to 1 3/8 mi.
When are Woodbine picks published?
Woodbine picks are published ahead of the first post for that day's card. We have published 52 Woodbine sheets; you can get each new one by email before post time.