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Woodbine Picks & Predictions — May 16, 2026

Saturday, May 16, 202611 racesWoodbine

Here's our expert breakdown of today's 11-race card at Woodbine. We've identified 3 standout races with strong plays — see our analysis below. Full card picks for all 11 races are available to TrackWiz subscribers.

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Race 1

2026-05-16T17:20:00

Maiden Optional Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Bee Me looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win4Bee MeML 7/2

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 77.3 for Race 1. Ridden by Romero Ramsay Maragh, trained by Krista Cole. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.51 sec/furlong. Has placed in the last 2 races. Ranked 2nd in workouts over last month at 12.05 sec/furlong.

place6Speedy ConnectionML 6/1

Rating board at 70.7. Ridden by Fraser Aebly. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.52 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 18% win rate and finished in the money in 51% of races.

⚡ Longshot2Rainbows HeroML 12/1

Rating board at 41.7. Ridden by Sofia Vives. For past year, Jockey has a 20% win rate and finished in the money in 53% of races. Has not raced in 229 days, may just be looking for a race to tighten up.

Race 2

2026-05-16T17:51:00

Maiden Claiming · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Clear Position looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win2Clear PositionML 3/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 75.7 for Race 2. Ridden by Kemaire Blackett, trained by Abraham R. Katryan. Has placed in the last 2 races.

place7SanhedrinML 9/2

Rating board at 56.3. Ridden by Luis R. Reyes. Has not raced in 159 days, may just be looking for a race to tighten up.

show1Codicia Por VidaML 6/1

Rating board at 51.7. Ridden by Desean Bynoe. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.82 sec/furlong. Has not raced in 370 days, may just be looking for a race to tighten up.

Race 3

2026-05-16T18:25:00

Optional Claiming · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Hymn to Her looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win6Hymn to HerML 6/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 82.7 for Race 3. Ridden by Daisuke Fukumoto, trained by Julia Carey. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.56 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 18% win rate and finished in the money in 51% of races. 1 wins and placed in 6 of 12 races on Dirt tracks.

place5You Be the JudgeML 3/1

Rating board at 80.8. Ridden by Ryan Munger. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.25 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 18% win rate and finished in the money in 53% of races.

show4Clearwater BeachML 9/5

Rating board at 62.7. Ridden by Xarel Forde. Has not raced in 153 days, may just be looking for a race to tighten up. Ranked 1st in workouts over last month at 11.67 sec/furlong.

Our top picks for today focus on races with clear edges in speed figures, trainer form, and track bias. These are the spots where we see the most value on the board.

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Race 4

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Might Bee Trouble looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win5Might Bee TroubleML 7/2

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 86.3 for Race 4. Career win rate of 25% shows consistency. Ridden by Daisuke Fukumoto, trained by Robert P. Tiller. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.17 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 18% win rate and finished in the money in 51% of races. 2 wins and placed in 7 of 9 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 7 races. Has placed in 6 of the last 6 races. 2 wins and placed in 7 of 9 races at Woodbine. Jockey & Horse combo has a 18% win rate and finished in the money in 51% of races.

Race 5

Allowance Optional Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — I've Got the Honey looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win5I've Got the HoneyML 5/2

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 87.8 for Race 5. Ridden by Fraser Aebly, trained by Mark E. Casse. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.40 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 18% win rate and finished in the money in 51% of races. Has placed in 4 of the last 6 races. Ranked 2nd in workouts over last month at 12.05 sec/furlong.

⚡ Longshot6Lady On a MissionML 10/1

Rating board at 31.9. Ridden by Austin Adams. Has not raced in 160 days, may just be looking for a race to tighten up. Horse won last time it raced. 12/06/2025.

Race 6

Claiming · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — You and Me Baby looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win6You and Me BabyML 10/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 76.9 for Race 6. Ridden by Emma-Jayne Wilson, trained by William Tharrenos. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.37 sec/furlong. 1 wins and placed in 6 of 10 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in 4 of the last 6 races. Jockey & Horse combo has a 11% win rate and finished in the money in 40% of races. Claiming Price Decreased from $15000 to $14000.

place9Pin BoyML 6/1

Rating board at 70.9. Ridden by Fraser Aebly. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.42 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 18% win rate and finished in the money in 51% of races.

show1Captivating NameML 5/2

Rating board at 69.5. Ridden by Slade Callaghan. 1 wins and placed in 6 of 12 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in 2 of 3 races at 6 1/2 fur.

Race 7

Allowance Optional Claiming · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Sweet Fusion looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win1Sweet FusionML 9/5

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 88.8 for Race 7. Career win rate of 33% shows consistency. Ridden by Pietro Moran, trained by Mark E. Casse. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.38 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 19% win rate and finished in the money in 53% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 50% of races. Has placed in 3 of the last 4 races. Has 1 wins and placed in 3 of 3 of Sprint races. 1 wins and placed in 3 of 4 races at Woodbine. Has not raced in 215 days, may just be looking for a race to tighten up. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.

place6Bound to Be TrueML 4/1

Rating board at 73.0. Ridden by Jose Luis Campos. 2 wins and placed in 6 of 10 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 5 races.

⚡ Longshot3MiramichiML 12/1

Rating board at 41.1. Ridden by Daisuke Fukumoto. For past year, Jockey has a 18% win rate and finished in the money in 51% of races. Has not raced in 188 days, may just be looking for a race to tighten up.

Race 8

Stakes · 7 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Lakota Lady looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win5Lakota LadyML 5/2

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 87.8 for Race 8. Ridden by Sofia Vives, trained by Preston Ferris. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.07 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 20% win rate and finished in the money in 53% of races. Placed in 2 of 3 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in 2 of the last 3 races. Has placed in 2 of 3 at Sprint races. Ranked 2nd in workouts over last month at 12.04 sec/furlong.

Race 9

Optional Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Philip Banks looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win1Philip BanksML 8/5

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 89.1 for Race 9. Career win rate of 33% shows consistency. Ridden by Ryan Munger, trained by Tony Michael Gattellaro. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 11.86 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 18% win rate and finished in the money in 53% of races. Has placed in the last 3 races. Has placed in 3 of the last 4 races. Has 2 wins and placed in 3 of 4 of Sprint races. 2 wins and placed in 3 of 4 races at Woodbine. Jockey & Horse combo has a 18% win rate and finished in the money in 53% of races. Has not raced in 210 days, may just be looking for a race to tighten up. Horse won last time it raced. 10/18/2025. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.

place7Signature SirML 7/2

Rating board at 85.2 • 22% career wins. Ridden by Pietro Moran. For past year, Jockey has a 19% win rate and finished in the money in 53% of races. 2 wins and placed in 8 of 8 races on Dirt tracks.

show2DuckduckduckML 6/1

Rating board at 79.3 • 33% career wins. Ridden by Emma-Jayne Wilson. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.11 sec/furlong. 2 wins and placed in 3 of 4 races on Dirt tracks.

Race 10

Maiden Special Weight · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Superfly Chick looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win3Superfly ChickML 7/2

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 65.8 for Race 10. Ridden by Jason Hoyte, trained by Lorne Richards. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.31 sec/furlong. Placed in 2 of 4 races on Dirt tracks. Has not raced in 182 days, may just be looking for a race to tighten up.

place10Elusive YauponML 3/1

Rating board at 56.7. Ridden by Pietro Moran. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.65 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 19% win rate and finished in the money in 53% of races.

show1Bazooka JaneML 4/1

Rating board at 55.0. Ridden by Rafael Manuel Hernandez. For past year, Jockey has a 25% win rate and finished in the money in 53% of races. Ranked 1st in workouts over last month at 11.80 sec/furlong.

Race 11

Maiden Optional Claiming · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Daddy's Secret looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win13Daddy's SecretML 4/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 85.6 for Race 11. Ridden by Emma-Jayne Wilson, trained by Richard G. Hayashi. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.07 sec/furlong. Placed in 3 of 4 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 3 races. Has placed in 3 of the last 4 races. Placed in 3 of 4 races at Woodbine. Has placed in 3 of 4 at Sprint races. Has not raced in 189 days, may just be looking for a race to tighten up.

place5Regal AffairML 6/1

Rating board at 81.6. Ridden by David Moran. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.22 sec/furlong. Placed in 3 of 3 races on Dirt tracks.

show6Money HeistML 5/1

Rating board at 78.7. Ridden by Romero Ramsay Maragh. Placed in 3 of 3 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 3 races.

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