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Woodbine Picks & Predictions — June 27, 2026

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Race 14SheshimaintenanceML EVN1:00 PM EDT

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Clear skies and 76°F temperatures have Woodbine dialed in perfectly for Saturday's 11-race card — the kind of afternoon where the dirt is lightning fast and the turf course plays true. Conditions like these tend to reward horses that can dictate pace up front, and that's a thread worth pulling throughout the entire card.

The headline today is the stakes-heavy back half: five black-type events spanning both surfaces, from a sharp 5-furlong turf sprint in Race 7 all the way up to the 1 1/8-mile dirt test in Race 9 where Notorious Gangster tops our TrackWiz ratings. That's a lot of premium racing packed into one afternoon.

We've got three free previews to get you started — Races 1, 2, and 3 — covering a Starter Allowance sprint and a pair of Maiden Special Weight events. The full 11-race breakdown, including all five stakes, is unlocked for TrackWiz subscribers.

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Race 1

1:00 PM EDT

Starter Allowance · 6 fur · Dirt

A Starter Allowance sprint over 6 furlongs where one horse towers over the field on ratings — but the pace scenario could set up a closer or two to swoop late.

win4SheshimaintenanceML EVN

Sheshimaintenance enters with a TrackWiz rating of 90 — the highest in the field by a significant margin — and backs it up with a 38% career win rate that screams class in this Starter Allowance spot. The morning line favorite at even money, she draws the 4-post with Slade Jones up, a tidy outside-inside setup in a six-horse field. Her average speed figure of 55 leads the group, and that combination of raw ability and consistency makes her the most complete profile on the card. She's the type of horse you build your exotics around.

place5Just Follow MeML 4/1

Just Follow Me at 4/1 brings a 28% career win rate and a TrackWiz rating of 65.82 — comfortably the second-best figure in the field. Trainer Devon Gittens sends out Jeffrey Ian Alderson, and in a short sprint like this, a horse sitting just off the pace with honest numbers can capitalize if the favorite draws out wide. Worth using underneath at a price.

show3Chipotle PepperML 3/1

Chipotle Pepper (3/1) is the morning-line second choice for a reason — Emma-Jayne Wilson is one of Woodbine's sharpest pilots and trainer Gordon Colbourne knows how to spot horses in the right spot. A rating of 51.68 is respectable in this company, and at 3/1 she's fair value to land third behind the top two in the ratings.

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Race 2

1:43 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 7 fur · Dirt

A debut-heavy Maiden Special Weight at 7 furlongs where several horses are first-timers — trainer reputation and morning-line confidence are the primary handicapping tools in a field full of unknowns.

win3Ada ClareML 2/1

Ada Clare is the standout of this MSW despite a field of maidens, carrying the top TrackWiz rating of 85.6 and going off as the 2/1 morning-line favorite. Trainer Kevin Attard is one of the most reliable conditioners at Woodbine, and putting Romero Ramsay Maragh — a seasoned jockey — in the irons signals confidence. Her average speed figure of 53 provides some workable benchmark, and the combination of proven connections and top rating makes her the clear first choice here.

place1SmolderingML 5/2

Smoldering at 5/2 is trained by John Charalambous, who also saddles stablemate Party Central — having two in the race suggests Charalambous is bullish on the morning-line favorite and likes her chances to run well. Emma-Jayne Wilson takes the call, and with a rating of 57.5 as the second-best figure in the field, she's well-placed to secure the runner-up spot.

show6Party CentralML 7/2

Party Central rounds out the Charalambous barn's two-horse entry at 7/2 and posts the field's best average speed figure of 56 — giving her a pace edge if she shows early foot over 7 furlongs. A rating of 55.83 is tight with the win pick on top numbers, and at 7/2 morning line there's some show value here if the favorites don't dominate as expected.

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Today's free races give us a nice cross-section of what to expect from the Woodbine dirt on a clear, warm afternoon. In Race 1, Sheshimaintenance opens as the even-money morning-line favorite in the Starter Allowance sprint — a horse at that price in this condition usually has a clear class or form edge, and our analysis backs it up with a 90 TrackWiz rating, tops on today's card among the free races. In Race 2, Ada Clare draws attention at 2/1 in a 7-furlong Maiden Special Weight, where the extra ground on a true dirt surface could suit closers looking to pick off pace-pressers late. And in Race 3, Willing Guest is the 7/5 chalk in the 5½-furlong dirt sprint — a shorter maiden race where early speed figures to be a major factor on a fast track.

The common thread across all three? Clean conditions and a Woodbine dirt surface that should be playing at its most honest — meaning true ability wins out. Speed figures and recent form are your friends today.

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Race 3

2:15 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

An all-debut Maiden Special Weight sprint at 5½ furlongs — nearly the entire field is making their first career start, so trainer pedigree and morning-line confidence separate the contenders.

win6Willing GuestML 7/5

Willing Guest breaks from post 6 at a short 7/5 morning line, and that kind of chalk in an all-maiden field is usually backed by strong works or a sharp barn. Trainer Mark Casse has one of the best records at Woodbine with first-time starters, and Emma-Jayne Wilson's presence in the irons is no accident. Her rating of 59.33 leads the field, and an average speed of 55 gives her a credible benchmark in a race where most rivals have nothing on paper.

place5MeloniML 2/1

Meloni is the second choice at 2/1 and the second-best rating at 58.33 — another Kevin Attard trainee, which is always worth noting. Kazushi Kimura is an aggressive rider who can put a horse in contention early in a sprint, which could help if Willing Guest draws Meloni into a pace duel and sets up the closers. Good place option if Casse's runner gets loose on the lead.

show2TobermoryML 4/1

Tobermory at 4/1 out of the Barbara Minshall barn posts a 55.0 rating and gets Fraser Aebly, who is comfortable in turf and dirt sprints. In a race where the two favorites are rated closely together, the third-best horse on paper at a fair price is exactly the type to land on your show parlay — and Minshall typically doesn't show up in MSW company without a live horse.

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Race 4

2:47 PM EDT

Allowance Optional Claiming · 5 fur · Turf

A turf sprint Allowance Optional Claiming where the top two TrackWiz ratings are separated by 13 points — but the morning-line order flips, hinting at a potential overlay in the making.

win5JustineML 5/2

Justine is priced at 5/2 on the morning line but carries the highest TrackWiz rating in the field at 87.81 — a number that leads the six-horse field by more than 13 points over the next closest. Rafael Manuel Hernandez takes the ride for trainer Dale Desruisseaux, a sharp Woodbine conditioner. Her 16% career win rate may look modest, but this is a turf sprint and her profile screams a horse ready to peak at the right moment.

place2BreezeroML 2/1

Breezero is the morning-line favorite at 2/1 and earns it with a 74.64 TrackWiz rating, a 30% career win rate, and a field-best average speed of 58. Trainer Audrey Cheung has Romero Ramsay Maragh in the tack, who is well-suited to short turf sprints. Even though our top pick edged her on the ratings, Breezero is absolutely live to place and potentially beat the top selection — this is a close call.

show3Executive SuccessML 3/1

Executive Success at 3/1 posts a 61.94 rating and the highest career win percentage in the field at 37% — a horse that converts when given the chance. Ryan Munger is a solid Woodbine rider, and trainer Danny Yu keeps his runners fit. At 3/1, there's fair show value here if the top two run each other into the ground over this 5-furlong turf dash.

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Race 5

3:19 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 6 fur · Dirt

A wide-open 9-horse Maiden Special Weight at 6 furlongs with a clear top-rated horse but a deep mid-field that could scramble the order if the pace scenario gets complicated.

win8Elusive YauponML 5/2

Elusive Yaupon enters as the 5/2 morning-line second choice but owns the field's best TrackWiz rating at 87.81, tying the top marks we see across today's card. Kevin Attard is one of Woodbine's premier trainers with first-time and returning maiden runners, and Pietro Moran gets the assignment. An average speed of 55 is the joint-best among runners with previous figures, and the class of the connections alone makes this the horse to beat.

place3AbdulML 3/1

Abdul at 3/1 is the Casse barn's top hope in this race — Emma-Jayne Wilson's mount has a 56.67 rating, the second-best in the field, and has posted a 54 average speed figure. In a nine-horse maiden race the pace can get complicated, and a horse from a quality barn with a respected jockey at a fair price is exactly the type to fill the place slot.

show4Beach Is a BreezeML 6/1

Beach Is a Breeze at 6/1 is an interesting commodity — no average speed on record, but a 51.67 rating from the Josie Carroll barn with David Moran up. Carroll is a proven Woodbine trainer who spots horses well, and a first-time-out runner with no figures can sometimes benefit from a pace that gets hot early. At 6/1, she offers show value in an exotic if the chalk underperforms.

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Race 6

3:52 PM EDT

Stakes · 1 1/16 mi · Dirt

A stakes mile at 1 1/16 with a dominant top-rated contender and an intriguing value case lurking at double-digit odds — the pace setup will determine whether the class standout wires the field or gets caught.

win1CassonML 9/5

Casson is the clear top choice here with a TrackWiz rating of 88.83 and a career win rate of 42% — elite numbers for a stakes field at any track. Mark Casse puts Rafael Manuel Hernandez up, his go-to rider for big-race assignments, and the 9/5 morning line reflects just how much respect connections have earned. An average speed of 56 is solid at a route distance, and in a stakes field where no rival rates within 26 points, it's hard to make a case against him.

place5BrachettoML 10/1

Brachetto at 10/1 is the value play here — the morning line says longshot, but a TrackWiz rating of 62.55 is actually the third-best figure in the field and Ryan Munger has been quietly effective in his Woodbine mounts. Trainer Julia Carey keeps her runners competitive, and a 25% career win rate suggests Brachetto can fire when conditions align. At 10/1, if Casson runs into any trouble, this is the horse most likely to sneak into the superfecta.

show2Magical FactorML 5/2

Magical Factor is the 5/2 second choice and brings a 33% career win rate with a 59.31 rating — Kazushi Kimura takes the mount for Rachel Halden, and this combo has shown ability to compete in stakes company. At a price shorter than our place pick, the show slot is a comfortable spot for a horse with this kind of record, especially if Casson leads wire-to-wire and leaves the rest of the field battling for the place and show.

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Race 7

4:25 PM EDT

Stakes · 5 fur · Turf

A stakes turf sprint at 5 furlongs where the top-rated horse is priced at 5/2 and four horses are clustered within a couple of rating points — this race could go several ways depending on who gets the clean trip.

win1Miss VyvyanneML 5/2

Miss Vyvyanne posts the field's highest TrackWiz rating at 87.81 and backs it up with a 45% career win rate — one of the best records on today's entire card. Pietro Moran rides for trainer Gail Cox, and with a field-best average speed figure of 58, she has the raw ability to control this 5-furlong turf sprint from any position. At 5/2, the morning line is fair for a horse of this caliber, and she's the type of performance-consistent runner you want onside.

place5Western WhirlML 6/1

Western Whirl at 6/1 is the sneaky value play in this race — a TrackWiz rating of 66.80 is actually the second-best figure in the field, ahead of the 9/5 morning-line favorite, which is a telling discrepancy. Fraser Aebly is comfortable on Woodbine turf, and Stuart Simon trains a horse that runs honest every time out. At 6/1, Western Whirl is a genuine overlay for the place slot.

show6Golden AfternoonML 9/5

Golden Afternoon is the 9/5 morning-line favorite based on a 36% career win rate and respectable connections — trainer Nicholas Vaccarezza and jockey Rafael Manuel Hernandez are a capable combination. Her rating of 65.83 places her in the middle of the competitive cluster, and while she's not our top pick, a horse at short odds with a strong win record is unlikely to run poorly enough to miss the board.

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Race 8

4:57 PM EDT

Stakes · 1 1/16 mi · Dirt

A competitive stakes route at 1 1/16 miles featuring two horses with identical 66% career win rates and top TrackWiz ratings — this shapes up as a two-horse battle with a quality Mark Casse runner lurking.

win1Dixie LawML 2/1

Dixie Law is our top choice at 2/1 with a TrackWiz rating of 88.54 and a 66% career win rate — arguably the most dominant win record in today's entire stakes card. Rafael Manuel Hernandez makes this connection even stronger for trainer Dale Desruisseaux, who regularly fires live horses at this class level. In a route at 1 1/16, a horse with this kind of closing rate and a proven ability to deliver is exactly what you want at the head of your ticket.

place2LusterML 3/1

Luster matches Dixie Law's 66% career win rate and posts an 81.71 TrackWiz rating — the second-best in the field by a solid margin. Trainer Josie Carroll sends out Fraser Aebly, and Carroll notably has two horses in this race, suggesting stable confidence. Luster's average speed of 54 is on par with Dixie Law, and if the favorite gets outrun at any point, this is the horse most likely to be right there.

show5Classic MoveML 6/1

Classic Move at 6/1 is a Casse-trained runner with Romero Ramsay Maragh in the irons — always a combination to respect. A TrackWiz rating of 72.86 is the third-best in the field, and an average speed of 56 is the best in the race among the horses with figures. At 6/1, there's legitimate value in the show slot for a horse from a barn that routinely wins stakes races at Woodbine.

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Race 9

5:29 PM EDT

Stakes · 1 1/8 mi · Dirt

A stakes route at 1 1/8 miles with a clear top-rated horse — but a horse at 10/1 posting a sneaky speed figure and a dangerous closer at 3/1 makes this more than a two-horse race.

win7Notorious GangsterML 2/1

Notorious Gangster is the morning-line second choice at 2/1 but owns the highest TrackWiz rating in the field at 88.54, matching the top marks seen all day. Rafael Manuel Hernandez takes the call for Josie Carroll, who also saddles Saugeen — a barn that loads up when they mean business. A 44% career win rate over a 1 1/8-mile distance is exactly the profile you want when money is on the line, and this is the standout selection in Saturday's stakes sequence.

place1Paramount PrinceML 5/2

Paramount Prince at 5/2 is the morning-line chalk and posts a 78.73 rating — second-best in the field — with a 36% career win rate. Mark Casse gives the assignment to Fraser Aebly, and over a route distance like this, the Casse barn's ability to prepare horses for distance is well-established. He's a genuine threat to win and a near lock to hit the board.

show3Wyoming BillML 10/1

Wyoming Bill at 10/1 is an interesting price — a rating of 68.65 makes him the third-best figure in the field, yet he's priced considerably wider than horses rated below him. Emma-Jayne Wilson handles the mount for Catherine Day Phillips, and while his 18% career win rate isn't flashy, a horse this well-rated at double-digit odds in a stakes route is the definition of a live show bet in your exotic plays.

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Race 10

5:59 PM EDT

Stakes · 7 1/2 fur · Turf

A full-field 12-horse turf stakes at 7½ furlongs with a massive pace scenario — several closers, multiple longshots, and a Mark Casse duo that could control the outcome from start to finish.

win4ShiftyML 4/1

Shifty is our top selection at 4/1, posting the field's best TrackWiz rating at 84.58 — and this is a 12-horse stakes field, so that distinction carries real weight. Rafael Manuel Hernandez is the pilot for Mark Casse, who rarely saddles a horse in a turf stakes without having done his homework. A 28% career win rate and an average speed of 55 round out a profile built for a turf distance like 7½ furlongs, where tactical positioning and finishing kick matter most.

place5Without CauseML 10/1

Without Cause at 10/1 is a genuine overlay — a TrackWiz rating of 76.88 is the second-best in the field, yet she's priced at double digits, likely because the Casse barn has multiple runners splitting the wagering. Sahin Civaci gets the mount, and an average speed of 58 is the best in the entire field, suggesting she has the raw ability to outrun her odds. This is the kind of value play that wins you a turf exacta.

show8Reagan's FlameML 7/2

Reagan's Flame at 7/2 brings a 35% career win rate and a 69.09 rating — third-best in the field — for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr., an accomplished conditioner at this level. Rasheed Hughes handles the mount, and in a packed 12-horse field on turf, a horse that wins more than a third of the time and lands in the top tier of ratings is a comfortable show play at a price that still returns decent money.

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Race 11

6:30 PM EDT

Maiden Optional Claiming · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

A wide-open 13-horse Maiden Optional Claiming at 6½ furlongs with a two-horse battle at the top of the ratings — Kevin Attard saddles both top-rated runners, making this a barn-confidence spot.

win6Rose FortuneML 3/1

Rose Fortune is our top selection at 3/1 — a TrackWiz rating of 87.08 is the best in this sprawling 13-horse field, and Kazushi Kimura is an elite Woodbine rider who consistently delivers on live mounts. Kevin Attard trains this one, and having the top-rated horse in a maiden field is a significant edge. An average speed of 54 gives her a measurable baseline, and at 3/1, the morning line represents fair value for the class of the field.

place11Katherine's CubML 7/2

Katherine's Cub at 7/2 is also trained by Kevin Attard — and when a barn has the two highest-rated horses in a 13-runner field, you pay attention. Rafael Manuel Hernandez takes the call, and with a rating of 85.09 just behind stablemate Rose Fortune, she's the natural backup if Attard's top runner hits any traffic in a crowded field. This is a classic stable-doubles situation.

show3Angel DanielleML 8/1

Angel Danielle at 8/1 is the show value pick in this race — a rating of 67.43 is comfortably third-best in the field, and Emma-Jayne Wilson for trainer Sid Attard is a respected combination that routinely competes at this level. In a 13-horse Maiden Optional Claiming, the show position is wide open, and a horse rated this well above the midfield pack at 8/1 is excellent exotic material.

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Bottom line: this is a card worth getting fully invested in. Five stakes races, a perfect weather day, and a Woodbine dirt surface that should reward horses running to their true ability. Sheshimaintenance, Ada Clare, and Willing Guest headline our free selections, while Notorious Gangster is the name to know in the featured Race 9. For pace breakdowns, exotic strategies, and the complete 11-race analysis, subscribers have everything they need waiting for them — head to /pricing to get on board before post time.

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