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Woodbine Picks & Predictions — May 29, 2026

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Race 16SunnyvilleML 7/51:20 PM EDT

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Happy Friday from Woodbine. The Queen's Plate track is serving up a crisp 7-race all-dirt card this afternoon under clear skies and a comfortable 73°F — as close to ideal conditions as you'll get in late May. No rain, no excuses, just horses running on a fast surface where speed figures mean exactly what they say.

Seven races. Three free previews. Four premium deep-dives. The card spans maidens looking to break their duck all the way up to allowance horses with something to prove, and our TrackWiz ratings turned up some genuinely interesting spots — including a longshot angle in Race 7 that's worth a close look.

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Race 1

1:20 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 7 fur · Dirt

A maiden claiming sprint on the dirt where one horse stands well above the crowd on ratings — but all-maiden fields can surprise, and pace scenario over 7 furlongs adds some mystery.

win6SunnyvilleML 7/5

Sunnyville opens as the heavy 7/5 morning-line favorite and earns that billing with a TrackWiz rating of 89.42 — nearly 19 points clear of the second-ranked horse in the field. Trainer Andrew Smith sends this one out with Keveh Nicholls in the irons, a combination worth respecting in a maiden field that lacks an obvious challenger at the top. The average speed figure of 52 is modest, but in a wide-open maiden claiming sprint, consistency matters more than flash. Over 7 furlongs, a horse with this rating edge should be able to find the right spot and hold on.

place2Seeking MagicML 6/1

Seeking Magic at 6/1 on the morning line represents the most interesting value angle in the race, posting a 70.71 rating — second-best in the field by a comfortable margin. Jockey Leo Salles and trainer Abraham R. Katryan team up here, and the 6/1 price suggests the market underestimates this horse relative to the top pick. If Sunnyville faces any traffic or pace trouble, Seeking Magic is well-positioned to collect the place check.

show4Codicia Por VidaML 5/2

Codicia Por Vida draws into the third spot in our analysis with a 57.5 rating and the best average speed figure in the field at 54. Trainer Nathan Squires sends this one out at a 5/2 morning line, meaning the public likes it too — and in a six-horse maiden field, securing a share of the purse via the show spot is a realistic ask. For exotic players building trifecta tickets, this horse connects the top two picks nicely.

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Race 2

1:50 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Nine runners line up for this 6-furlong maiden claiming sprint, and the pace figures to be honest with multiple speed types — creating an opportunity for a closer to swoop late.

win5Wild RedML 4/1

Wild Red is our top selection here, backed by a field-best TrackWiz rating of 85.62 and the strongest average speed figure in the race at 55. Trainer Darwin D. Banach turns to Pietro Moran in the irons, and at 4/1 on the morning line, there's still some value compared to the raw numbers this horse brings. In a nine-horse field with several horses showing no recorded speed figure, Wild Red's combination of rating and speed stands out clearly at 6 furlongs on the Woodbine dirt.

place3Closing AppealML 8/1

Closing Appeal is a sneaky-good place option at 8/1 morning line — that's generous for a horse posting a 70.72 TrackWiz rating, second-best in this field. Emma-Jayne Wilson, one of the most accomplished jockeys in Canadian racing, has the mount for trainer Frank Huarte, a combo that adds confidence. If Wild Red gets pressed or encounters pace trouble, Closing Appeal has the numbers to capitalize and hit the board.

show7StratosphericML 5/2

Stratospheric opens at 5/2 — shortest price of the three picks — with a 62.36 rating and an average speed figure of 52. Trainer Nicholas Nosowenko and jockey Luis Contreras form a familiar Woodbine combination, and in a maiden field with some question marks, experience around the track matters. As the most likely pace presence among our selections, Stratospheric could carve out comfortable fractions and hang on for a share.

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The first three races set the table nicely for the afternoon. All three come up on the shorter side of the distance spectrum — 7 furlongs, 6 furlongs, and 5½ furlongs — which means pace will be front and center early in the card. On a clear, fast Woodbine dirt track like today's, horses that can establish position without burning themselves up early tend to hold a real edge. Keep that in mind as you handicap.

Sunnyville (Race 1, 7/5 morning line) carries our highest free-race rating at 89.42 and looks like the most straightforward play of the trio. Wild Red (Race 2, 4/1) is the most intriguing value play in the free set — a morning line that long with an 85.62 TrackWiz rating in a maiden claiming sprint is worth investigating. And Silverdart (Race 3, 3/1) rounds out the free card in the maiden optional claiming, a spot where class dynamics can tell you a lot about which way a horse is trending.

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Race 3

2:22 PM EDT

Maiden Optional Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

The maiden optional claiming condition opens the door to a broad mix of experience levels over 5½ furlongs, and one lightly-regarded horse on the morning line has the numbers to make this look easier than the odds suggest.

win8SilverdartML 3/1

Silverdart carries the top TrackWiz rating in the field at 87.08 and opens at just 3/1 — a fair price given the rating gap over the competition. Trainer Kevin Attard is one of the sharper conditioners at Woodbine, and Pietro Moran takes the call in what shapes up as a relatively straightforward task at 5½ furlongs on the dirt. The average speed figure of 54 is level with the field's best, meaning Silverdart isn't just winning on paper — it can match strides when the running starts.

place4Sans DancerML 4/1

Sans Dancer at 4/1 is the logical place counterpart, holding a 64.18 rating with Romero Ramsay Maragh up for the respected Steve Attard barn. Attard horses are worth watching at Woodbine, particularly when the odds are fair and the jockey booking is solid. An average speed figure of 54 ties several rivals, but the TrackWiz rating puts Sans Dancer clearly ahead of the pack behind Silverdart.

show5That's a FactML 10/1

That's a Fact is the longshot angle in our show spot at 10/1, but a 61.9 rating justifies the inclusion — that's the third-highest mark in the field. Trainer Nicholas Nosowenko and jockey Daisuke Fukumoto are sending this one out at a price that doesn't reflect the underlying numbers, making it an attractive trifecta leg for bettors willing to build out the ticket. Don't be surprised if That's a Fact outperforms the morning line.

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Race 4

2:54 PM EDT

Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

This 5½-furlong claiming race features a cluster of evenly-rated horses and one eye-catching career win percentage that demands attention — expect a competitive pace and a genuine battle into the stretch.

win1Pretty Good JokeML 4/1

Pretty Good Joke tops the TrackWiz ratings at 69.26 and opens at a reasonable 4/1 with David Moran in the irons for trainer Nicholas Nosowenko. The average speed figure of 54 is in line with the field's best, and a career win percentage of 4% in claiming ranks is typical — what stands out is the rating edge over a tightly-packed field. Nosowenko has been active on this card, which suggests a barn in form, and Pretty Good Joke is the logical top choice in a race where small edges matter.

place6Monty's InnML 10/1

Monty's Inn is a genuine value play at 10/1 on the morning line — that price doesn't match a 66.94 rating, which is just a half-point below our top pick. Emma-Jayne Wilson has the mount for Cary Brooks, and with a 10% career win rate and average speed figure of 54, Monty's Inn fits the profile of a horse that finds the board more often than the odds imply. Trifecta players should make sure this one is on the ticket.

show8KimberlinaML 6/1

Kimberlina rounds out the exotics at 6/1 with a 66.75 rating — third-highest in the race and virtually identical to Monty's Inn — for the Steve Attard barn with Pietro Moran up. A career win rate of 5% is modest, but the raw numbers here support a show position in a competitive claiming field. With three horses rated within three points of each other in our top three, the trifecta could pay nicely if the market's top choices underperform.

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Race 5

3:26 PM EDT

Claiming · 7 fur · Dirt

A full field of nine goes to post in this 7-furlong claiming race featuring some unusual career win percentages — but when you strip away the noise, one horse's rating towers over the group.

win3Good to Be LuckyML 7/2

Good to Be Lucky is the standout with an 86.35 TrackWiz rating — the highest mark in this field by more than 30 points — and a 25% career win rate that shows this horse knows how to close out a race. Keveh Nicholls gets the call for trainer Philip Hall, and at 7/2 on the morning line, there's still a touch of value for a horse that separates this clearly on numbers. The 7-furlong distance gives pace players room to breathe, and Good to Be Lucky's figures suggest this horse should be involved throughout.

place5Digital SecurityML 5/1

Digital Security at 5/1 is our place selection with a 55.72 rating and a 9% career win percentage for trainer Steven Chircop with Jose Luis Campos in the saddle. The average speed figure of 52 is slightly below the field's best, but over 7 furlongs that's less of a concern than raw finishing ability. If the pace heats up early, a horse with this profile can benefit from the tempo collapse and grab a piece of the prize.

show6Awesome RainbowML 5/2

Awesome Rainbow rounds out the tickets at 5/2 morning line — surprisingly short for a show pick — posting a 51.61 rating with Romero Ramsay Maragh aboard for trainer William Tharrenos. The 6% career win rate is modest, but the 5/2 price implies the public sees more here than the numbers strictly demand, and a horse the market respects is worth including in trifecta coverage. At a distance of 7 furlongs, pace scenario will matter, and Awesome Rainbow's speed figure of 54 gives it a chance to factor.

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Race 6

3:57 PM EDT

Allowance Optional Claiming · 1 1/16 mi · Dirt

A short but deep five-horse allowance optional claiming field at 1 1/16 miles sets up as a three-way battle at the top — the tightest rating cluster of the day, with legitimate cases for all three of our selections.

win1TakemetothebeachML 8/5

Takemetothebeach tops the TrackWiz ratings at 89.12 and opens as the 8/5 morning-line favorite — justified by both the numbers and a 20% career win rate that shows consistency at this level. Rafael Manuel Hernandez has the mount for trainer Joe Sharp, and the combination of top rating and strong jockey booking in a five-horse field is hard to argue with. At 1 1/16 miles, pace management is critical, and a horse with this rating in a small field should be able to dictate or track comfortably.

place2War PainterML 2/1

War Painter is no throwaway place pick — an 85.58 rating and 20% career win rate put this horse squarely in the mix, and trainer Kevin Attard is among Woodbine's most reliable conditioners. Fraser Aebly takes the call at 2/1 morning line, making this the second choice in a race where the top two are separated by fewer than four rating points. If Takemetothebeach faces any pressure up front, War Painter has the numbers and the barn to capitalize.

show5FortyfiveseventyML 3/1

Fortyfiveseventy at 3/1 morning line holds an 83.14 TrackWiz rating and a 13% career win rate for trainer Barbara J. Minshall with Ryan Munger in the irons. This is genuinely one of the more competitive three-horse clusters you'll see in a daily card — within six rating points across all three picks — and Fortyfiveseventy's presence in the exotics is not just a hedge, it's a legitimate contender. At a mile and a sixteenth, fitness and handling of the distance come into play, and the numbers here are strong enough to expect a solid effort.

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Race 7

4:28 PM EDT

Claiming · 7 fur · Dirt

An eleven-horse claiming field at 7 furlongs is the deepest race of the card, and with the morning-line favorite not matching up on TrackWiz ratings, there's a clear overlay opportunity near the top of the odds board.

win1Sterling HeightsML 8/1

Sterling Heights opens at 8/1 on the morning line but posts the highest TrackWiz rating in the field at 79.79 — that's a significant disconnect between price and performance metrics that TrackWiz analysis flagged immediately. Trainer Debra E. Rombis sends this one out with Prayven Badrie in the irons, and a 16% career win rate in claiming company is a solid foundation. In an eleven-horse field where pace can get messy over 7 furlongs, a horse with this rating sitting near the top of the market is a genuine value play.

place9Crumlin TroubleML 5/1

Crumlin Trouble at 5/1 is our place selection with a 74.52 rating — second-best in the field — and a strong 20% career win rate for trainer Alexander P. Patykewich with Daisuke Fukumoto up. The average speed figure of 54 ranks among the field's best, and in a chaotic eleven-horse field, a horse this consistent in career win rate tends to find the board. Crumlin Trouble pairs well with Sterling Heights on exacta and trifecta tickets.

show4MoventothecountryML 4/1

Moventothecountry rounds out our selections at 4/1 morning line with a 62.05 rating and a 15% career win rate for trainer Michael Mattine with Luis R. Reyes in the irons. The average speed figure of 52 is a tick below the top horses, but in a large field with multiple pace pressers, a horse that rates just off the early speed can save ground and pounce late. At 4/1, the market is giving this horse a fair look, and including it in show or trifecta positions makes good sense.

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Bottom line for today: three strong free plays headlined by Sunnyville in the opener, and a premium card that rewards patience with some well-priced overlays in the back half. Takemetothebeach is the marquee name this afternoon, but don't sleep on Sterling Heights at 8/1 if you're a subscriber — that's the kind of price that makes a Friday card memorable. Full breakdowns, pace scenarios, and exotic tickets are waiting for you at TrackWiz Premium. Good luck out there.

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