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Woodbine Picks & Predictions — July 11, 2026

Saturday, July 11, 20269 racesWoodbine

Clear skies and 80°F temperatures greet us at Woodbine this Saturday, and the track is primed to reward speed. Nine races are on the card today — a solid mix of Dirt sprints, a pair of mile turf allowances, and a five-furlong turf maiden closer to cap the afternoon. Conditions like these tend to produce honest early fractions, so pace handicapping is going to matter from Race 1 all the way to the finish.

The card leans heavily on optional claiming and allowance company, which means competitive fields with legitimate class questions — exactly the kind of card where sharp analysis separates the profitable plays from the guesses. We've got three races open to every TrackWiz reader today, with the remaining six locked inside the full premium breakdown.

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Race 1

5:00 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

A wide-open claiming sprint where the morning line favorite is far from the top-rated horse — TrackWiz numbers flip this field on its head.

win5Jmr Speedy EscapeML 7/2

Jmr Speedy Escape (5) leads all comers with a TrackWiz rating of 86.35, making the 7/2 morning line look like a genuine overlay in this claiming field. Trainer Steven Chircop saddles a horse whose overall numbers vastly outclass the competition here, and jockey Jose Luis Campos gets the call. The career win rate sits at just 4%, which raises a flag, but the rating gap over the rest of the field is significant enough that we're willing to side with the numbers.

place6So Called VacationML 8/1

So Called Vacation (6) is our value play underneath at 8/1 on the morning line, carrying a solid 71.79 rating that ranks second in this race by TrackWiz metrics. Leo Salles takes the mount for trainer Scott H. Fairlie, and if the pace gets honest early, a closer with this profile has every reason to be running late. At those odds, tossing her into exactas and trifectas is a no-brainer.

show2Cut'em LooseML 2/1

Cut'em Loose (2) draws the morning line favoritism at 2/1 but ranks third in our ratings at 70.54 — respectable, but not dominant enough to trust on top. Desean Bynoe rides for Devon Gittens, and a field-high average speed of 54 keeps this horse firmly in the exotic mix. As a show play or underneath in the trifecta, the 2/1 price makes more sense than it does at the top of the ticket.

Race 2

5:32 PM EDT

Optional Claiming · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

Tequilasoupernova carries the top TrackWiz rating in an optional claimer that features a wide range of class levels and a sneaky pace scenario worth watching.

win1TequilasoupernovaML 5/2

Tequilasoupernova (1) posts an 87.81 TrackWiz rating — best in the field — and backs it up with a 20% career win rate, which is genuinely strong in a race like this. Jockey Xarel Forde takes the mount for veteran conditioner Robert P. Tiller, a combination that demands respect. The 5/2 morning line is fair to slightly short, but the overall profile earns top billing here.

place2Secret LoadML 2/1

Secret Load (2) sits second in our ratings at 78.42 and shares the same average speed figure as the top three finishers in this field. Keveh Nicholls gets the call for Richard G. Hayashi, and at 2/1 on the morning line, the place hole is where this horse makes the most sense — the rating gap between Secret Load and the top pick is real, but it's not insurmountable.

show4Splash of BourbonML 3/1

Splash of Bourbon (4) catches the eye with a career win rate of 40% — by far the highest in this field — even if the 67.96 TrackWiz rating ranks her fourth. Trained by Sid C. Attard with Fraser Aebly aboard, this is a horse who knows how to finish in the money. The 3/1 morning line feels right for a show play with some upside if the pace sets up favorably.

Race 3

6:05 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

A tight maiden sprint where two horses are virtually deadlocked atop the TrackWiz ratings, setting up a potential duel that could benefit a closers lurking just behind.

win4Pepper PatchML 3/1

Pepper Patch (4) edges to the top of our ratings at 87.08, a razor-thin margin over Downtown Ro, but it's enough to earn the win nod. Trained by Catherine Day Phillips with Fraser Aebly aboard, this horse has already posted an average speed of 53 — solid for a maiden at this level. The 3/1 morning line is fair value, and the trainer-jockey pairing is one of the more respected combinations at Woodbine.

place2Downtown RoML 9/5

Downtown Ro (2) is practically a coin flip with the top pick at 86.98 — we're talking a 0.10 rating difference — and the 57 average speed figure is the best in this entire field by a clear margin. Kevin Attard and Ryan Munger team up here, and that barn knows how to place horses. The 9/5 morning line makes Downtown Ro the public's choice, and for good reason — use both top picks in exactas.

show1Snow FlowerML 5/2

Snow Flower (1) gets the show nod at 5/2 morning line with a TrackWiz rating of 57.5, well behind the top two but well ahead of the rest of the field. Pietro Moran rides for Harold Ladouceur, and without a prior speed figure on record, there's some unknown upside here. In a maiden race with first-time starters in the mix, a horse with even a modest rating edge on the back half of the field can steal a piece.

Our three free races today cover the early dirt sprint action and the first maiden special weight on the card, giving casual bettors a real foothold. Jmr Speedy Escape opens the show at 7/2 on the morning line in the 6½-furlong claimer — a price that looks generous based on our TrackWiz rating of 86.35. Tequilasoupernova follows in Race 2's optional claiming affair at the same distance, posting our highest free-race rating of the day at 87.81 and carrying legitimate favoritism at 5/2. Then Pepper Patch takes center stage in the 5½-furlong maiden special weight — morning line 3/1, TrackWiz rating 87.08 — in a spot where early pace figures to be contested and a stalker with a clean trip profile looks dangerous.

On a clear, fast-track day like today, all three free races set up for horses that can secure a good early position without burning energy. Keep an eye on how the first couple of dirt races play out — if the inside path is showing any bias, that information carries straight into your wagering decisions later in the card.

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Race 4

6:38 PM EDT

Allowance Optional Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Dolce Fortuna looks like the class of this allowance optional claimer and has a career win rate that stands alone — but two closely rated horses could make life interesting.

win5Dolce FortunaML 8/5

Dolce Fortuna (5) is the standout in this field, posting an 89.12 TrackWiz rating and a staggering 66% career win rate — numbers that are difficult to argue against at any level. Ryan Munger handles the mount for Hall of Fame trainer Josie Carroll, a pairing that carries real authority in this spot. The 8/5 morning line reflects the public's confidence, and while short prices aren't always fun to back, the profile here is legitimate.

place2I Got MurphedML 7/2

I Got Murphed (2) is a solid place contender with a 75.55 rating and an impressive 37% career win rate for trainer Tino Attard. Pietro Moran gets the mount, and this horse's consistent profile at 6 furlongs on the dirt makes the 7/2 morning line appealing in the place and exacta spots. If Dolce Fortuna draws any traffic early, this is the horse that benefits most.

show4FourfiftyfourML 9/5

Fourfiftyfour (4) carries the morning line favoritism at 9/5 — tighter than I'd like on a horse with a 62.28 rating that ranks third in the field. Barbara J. Minshall trains and Fraser Aebly is up, giving this entry a strong jockey edge, and the 18% career win rate is respectable. As a show anchor in the trifecta, the class and connections keep Fourfiftyfour in the conversation.

Race 5

7:11 PM EDT

Allowance Optional Claiming · 1 mi · Turf

A one-mile turf optional claimer with a pace scenario that could favor stalkers — and the two top-rated horses are stretching out from shorter distances, adding an interesting element of uncertainty.

win2Sweet FusionML 9/2

Sweet Fusion (2) tops the field in our ratings at 84.90 and carries a 20% career win rate into a turf mile that suits a horse with her profile. Fraser Aebly gets the call for Mark E. Casse — one of North America's premier training operations — and that barn's success on Woodbine's turf course is well documented. The 9/2 morning line is value against a morning-line favorite that our numbers don't love at the top.

place6Noche de DamasML 8/1

Noche de Damas (6) presents real value underneath at 8/1, owning a 75.07 TrackWiz rating that ranks second in this field. Pietro Moran rides for William Tharrenos, and a horse with a 16% career win rate at this class level with turf speed figures matching the top contenders has every reason to hit the board. At those odds, this is a must-use in exactas and trifectas.

show1Star AttractionML 3/1

Star Attraction (1) comes in as a 3/1 morning line contender with a 65.55 rating and a 25% career win rate — the kind of steady profile you want anchoring the bottom of an exotic. Kevin Attard trains and Ryan Munger rides, making this a formidable barn-jockey connection on the grass. The one-mile turf distance at 3/1 makes Star Attraction a low-risk show play with legitimate upside.

Race 6

7:44 PM EDT

Starter Allowance · 1 1/16 mi · Dirt

A starter allowance at a mile and a sixteenth on dirt where two horses are separated by just over five rating points at the top — but their morning line prices tell very different stories.

win3Bravo KateML 2/1

Bravo Kate (3) leads our ratings at 88.54 and carries a 26% career win rate — strong credentials for a starter allowance field. Trainer Sid C. Attard sends out Daisuke Fukumoto, and the 2/1 morning line is fair for a horse this well-credentialed. An average speed figure of 53 is the highest among the race's contenders, reinforcing the pace edge this horse brings to the table.

place8Talent ShowML 9/5

Talent Show (8) rates second in the field at 83.21 with a 29% career win rate, making this Jeffrey Ian Alderson-Debra E. Rombis combination one to keep on side. The 9/5 morning line actually makes Talent Show the public's top pick, which says a lot about how tight this race is at the top. In place and exacta positions, using both Bravo Kate and Talent Show interchangeably is the move.

show2McKenzie RoadML 5/1

McKenzie Road (2) checks in at 5/1 on the morning line with a 75.17 rating that ranks third in the field — not flashy, but reliably in the conversation. Austin Adams gets the mount for Barbara J. Minshall, a trainer who excels at placing horses in spots where they can find the board. For trifecta purposes, McKenzie Road is a legitimate show wheel at a price that adds value to your ticket.

Race 7

8:17 PM EDT

Allowance Optional Claiming · 1 mi · Turf

The ratings disagree sharply with the morning line in this turf mile — the 7/2 shot tops our numbers while the 2/1 morning line choice slots in second, setting up a potential overlay worth jumping on.

win7Clearwater BeachML 7/2

Clearwater Beach (7) leads our ratings at 86.35 despite being installed at 7/2 on the morning line — that's the kind of discrepancy TrackWiz was built to identify. Jockey Xarel Forde rides for Nicholas Nosowenko, and while the 7% career win rate might give some bettors pause, this horse's current form numbers are speaking loudly. On a turf mile where pace can get tricky, a horse with this rating edge at double the odds of the morning line favorite is a value play.

place1DafinaML 2/1

Dafina (1) is installed as the 2/1 morning line favorite and rates second in the field at 82.72, backed by an exceptional 33% career win rate. Pietro Moran takes the mount for Kevin Attard — arguably the deepest barn at Woodbine this meet — and an average speed figure of 55 is among the best in this field. If Clearwater Beach falters, Dafina is the most likely beneficiary.

show4Miss SoothsayerML 5/2

Miss Soothsayer (4) rounds out the top three in our ratings at 74.82 with a 5/2 morning line attached, representing solid value for exotics. Jose Luis Campos rides for Mark E. Casse, giving this entry two Casse-trained horses in the same turf race — always worth monitoring for stable routing intentions. An average speed figure of 55 ties the best in the field, and the 5/2 price makes Miss Soothsayer a useful show anchor.

Race 8

8:50 PM EDT

Allowance Optional Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Nine horses entered in a 6-furlong allowance optional claimer on dirt — Yacht Boy owns the top rating but a deep, competitive field means anything past third is a live threat in the exotics.

win1Yacht BoyML 5/2

Yacht Boy (1) posts an 87.81 TrackWiz rating — tops in the field — and goes postward with Daisuke Fukumoto up for the Robert P. Tiller barn. The 5/2 morning line is a reasonable price for the best-rated horse in a nine-horse field, and an average speed figure of 55 ties for the best in the race. Tiller has put horses in top form this meet, and a 6-furlong dirt sprint is exactly the distance this profile was built for.

place9ThundermakerML 4/1

Thundermaker (9) rates fourth in the field at 74.29 but carries a 28% career win rate and pairs Kevin Attard with Fraser Aebly — one of the meet's most productive combos. The 4/1 morning line reflects some public respect, and an average speed of 53 is slightly off the leaders, suggesting a stalker who could find a gap late. In a large field where pace scenarios can get chaotic, closers with this pedigree often hit the board.

show2Last American ExitML 6/1

Last American Exit (2) brings a 70.39 rating and a 19% career win rate into the show conversation at 6/1 morning line odds. Romero Ramsay Maragh handles the mount for Harold Ladouceur, and an average speed figure of 55 — tied for best in the race — shows this horse can keep up early. The 6/1 price makes Last American Exit an attractive trifecta piece, especially in a field this deep.

Race 9

9:23 PM EDT

Maiden Optional Claiming · 5 fur · Turf

A maiden optional claimer on the turf sprint with a wide-open feel — most of these horses are winless, but the ratings separate a clear top tier from a cluttered pack of question marks.

win7Master StealML 3/1

Master Steal (7) tops our ratings in this maiden field at 82.99 — a number that stands well clear of the second choice — and draws Ryan Munger for trainer John Mattine. The 3/1 morning line is fair value for a horse this dominant in the ratings, and an average speed figure of 54 on the turf is a workmanlike benchmark in a field full of unknowns. In maiden races, trusting the top-rated horse with a reliable jockey is often the right call.

place3AteryaML 4/1

Aterya (3) rates second in the field at 61.01 and carries one of the more useful turf speed figures in the race at 54, giving Leo Salles something to work with from the gate. Trained by Sharon Ceccato, this horse goes off at 4/1 on the morning line and represents the most credentialed alternative to the top pick. For exacta coverage and place bets, Aterya is the logical underneath horse.

show9Stormy CloudML 9/2

Stormy Cloud (9) checks in at 54.17 in our ratings with a 9/2 morning line, sitting just behind the top two in terms of both price and form metrics. Pietro Moran rides for Patrick Dixon — a trainer who has been active on the turf this meet — and an average speed of 53 keeps this horse in range. As a show play in a maiden turf sprint full of uncertainty, Stormy Cloud offers a reasonable risk-reward balance.

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Bottom line: Woodbine is serving up a clean, fast-track Saturday with legitimate plays scattered across all nine races. Start with Jmr Speedy Escape, Tequilasoupernova, and Pepper Patch as your free best bets, and let Dolce Fortuna and Bravo Kate anchor your premium ticket strategy. Subscribers get the complete picture — pace scenarios, exotic structures, and every angle we've identified on today's full card. Don't leave money on the table.

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