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Woodbine Picks & Predictions — July 12, 2026

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Race 14BenkaML 2/11:00 PM EDT

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It's a beautiful Sunday at Woodbine — clear skies, 80°F, and a 10-race card that has something for everyone from the casual fan to the serious multi-race bettor. The turf should be running firm and fast under these conditions, which matters a lot on a day that features three grass routes including a pair of stakes sprints on the dirt.

The card is a nice blend of maiden races, claiming company, allowance competition, and two stakes events — Races 7 and 9 — that give the afternoon a real pulse. With multiple surface switches and a range of distances from a tight 5 furlongs all the way out to 1 3/8 miles on the turf, pace scenarios are going to shift dramatically from race to race. Stay sharp out there.

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Race 1

1:00 PM EDT

Maiden Optional Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

A maiden optional claimer on the dirt over 5½ furlongs where nobody in the field has ever hit the board — TrackWiz ratings separate the contenders in what figures to be a fairly even first-time-or-lightly-raced sprint.

win4BenkaML 2/1

Benka tops the TrackWiz ratings at 58.33 and draws the morning-line favoritism at 2/1, which tells you the market agrees with our model. Trainer Tino Attard is a respected name in the Woodbine shedrow and knows how to spot a ready maiden. Pietro Moran gets the call, and that's a reliable combination — expect Benka to be forwardly placed in a short field and hard to run down late.

place1Charming JackieML 5/2

Charming Jackie sits just a tick behind Benka in the ratings at 57.50 and opens at 5/2 on the morning line, meaning you're not overpaying for the safety of a place ticket. Jose Luis Campos has the rail and can dictate terms if the pace unfolds favorably. In a wide-open maiden sprint, proximity to the front can be the difference-maker.

show5Red DestinyML 7/2

Red Destiny at 7/2 carries a solid 55.83 TrackWiz rating and gives you a third distinct contender to round out your exotic coverage. Trainer Abraham Katryan saddles a horse that projects as a finisher, and Leo Salles is a capable hand who can find running room in tight quarters. At morning-line odds, the show price on Red Destiny offers reasonable insurance in a maiden field that could go several ways.

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Race 2

1:32 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

Two horses are running away from the field in the TrackWiz ratings — Elgin Park and Countryboysurvive — while a sneaky value play lurks in the price horses, making this a strong top-two race with an intriguing show angle.

win7Elgin ParkML 3/1

Elgin Park is our top-rated horse in this race at 87.08 and posts a career win rate of 33%, which is elite for the claiming ranks. The 7 draws an outside post at Woodbine, but at 6½ furlongs on dirt there's plenty of time to find position. Trainer William Tharrenos and jockey Sahin Civaci have this horse ready, and the combination of high rating and consistent win percentage makes Elgin Park a deserving WIN selection at 3/1.

place4CountryboysurviveML 2/1

Countryboysurvive is nearly as sharp as the top pick, rating 86.79 with Sid C. Attard training — and the Attard barn at Woodbine is always dangerous. A 2/1 morning-line chalk with a 13% career win rate in the claiming ranks is respectable, and Fraser Aebly is one of the meet's busiest and most capable riders. This horse should be in the thick of it throughout and figures heavily in exacta plays.

show5Agile DancerML 10/1

Agile Dancer at 10/1 is the best of the rest at 58.17, a significant jump over the remaining horses in the field. Steve Attard trains, and the Attard family has multiple representatives in this race — always worth noting when a barn is double-dipping. At double-digit odds, Agile Dancer offers excellent show value and is a worthwhile inclusion in trifecta wheels.

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TrackWiz is opening up the first three races for everyone today. Benka draws our top rating in the opener, a maiden optional claiming sprint on the dirt where early pace will be at a premium at 5 1/2 furlongs. In Race 2, Elgin Park earns an impressive TrackWiz rating of 87.08 — strong for claiming company — and figures to be a key player in what shapes up as a pace-honest 6 1/2-furlong contest. Then we head to the turf for Race 3, where Grandson (87.81 rating, 5/2 morning line) gets a route distance that sets up perfectly for him at 1 3/8 miles. The clear, warm conditions should keep the Woodbine turf course riding consistently all afternoon, a small but real edge for horses with proven grass form.

These three free races offer solid standalone betting value, and the pace setups across all three are distinct enough that there's no single dominant bias to lean on — each needs to be evaluated on its own terms. We've done that work for you below.

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Race 3

2:06 PM EDT

Allowance Optional Claiming · 1 3/8 mi · Turf

The mile and three-eighths on the Woodbine turf looks like a three-horse affair at the top, with Grandson, English Actor, and No More Options all well-clear of the rest — but the order of finish among that trio is very much up for debate.

win4GrandsonML 5/2

Grandson leads all horses in TrackWiz ratings at 87.81 and checks in at 5/2 on the morning line — fair odds for the top-rated horse in the field. Trainer Katerina Vassilieva sends him out with Rafael Manuel Hernandez in the irons, and the 14% career win rate is solid for this class of turf route. At 1⅜ miles, late pace matters, and Grandson's profile fits a horse who can settle and unleash a run on Woodbine's deep turf course.

place2English ActorML 2/1

English Actor is right on Grandson's heels at a 84.51 rating and actually drew the shorter morning-line price at 2/1, suggesting oddsmakers are high on Rachel Halden's charge. The 18% career win rate is impressive and reflects a horse that has been money-consistent. Fraser Aebly is one of the sharpest jockeys at this meet, and his ability to navigate a long turf route makes English Actor the logical place contender.

show3No More OptionsML 3/1

No More Options at 3/1 owns the best career win percentage in this field at 24%, which is a number that demands respect in an allowance optional claimer. Trainer Zeljko Krcmar is quietly effective with turf runners, and Slade Jones gives the horse a competent handler. At a fair market price, No More Options is the kind of consistent performer who fills out trifecta tickets regularly at this level.

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Race 4

2:39 PM EDT

Maiden Optional Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

Another maiden optional claiming sprint on the dirt, but this one has a pair of horses with at least some speed figure history standing out from a largely unproven field — the pace scenario could be crucial over 5½ furlongs.

win3BandolierML 2/1

Bandolier opens at 2/1 and carries the top TrackWiz rating at 58.33, backed by an average speed figure of 55 — the only horse in the top tier with a measurable figure on the board. Trainer James Bentley Begg puts Keveh Nicholls aboard, and the combination of top rating and actual speed data is a meaningful edge over rivals who are largely unknown quantities. In a sprint maiden, that speed figure gives Bandolier a concrete edge on pedigree-only runners.

place5Awesome GraceML 5/2

Awesome Grace rates 57.50 with an average speed of 54 on record, making her one of the few horses in this field with tangible data to evaluate. Trainer Steven Chircop puts Romero Ramsay Maragh up — a jockey with strong Woodbine credentials — and the 5/2 morning-line suggests the market has taken notice. She's close enough in the ratings to Bandolier that a pace scenario favoring a closer could flip the result.

show1Have RespectML 7/2

Have Respect at 7/2 lands in the third spot with a 55.83 TrackWiz rating and the pedigree of a trainer — Robert P. Tiller — who has a knack for placing maiden runners in spots they can graduate from. Rafael Manuel Hernandez takes the mount from the rail, and even without a recorded speed figure, the rating and post position combination give Have Respect an honest shot at hitting the board.

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Race 5

3:12 PM EDT

Maiden Optional Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

The top of this maiden sprint is tightly bunched — four horses separated by just two rating points — making pace scenario and jockey quality pivotal in what could be a contentious stretch battle.

win3Longshot LeoML 9/5

Longshot Leo is our top-rated maiden at 58.67 and opens as the morning-line favorite at 9/5, which is a short price for a maiden but the market clearly respects Dale A. Desruisseaux's runner. Rafael Manuel Hernandez climbs aboard, and that's a significant jockey angle — he doesn't take throwaway rides. None of these horses have a win on record, but Longshot Leo's rating edge and the quality of the jockey call tip the scales in his favor.

place5Silent KeyML 5/2

Silent Key checks in at 57.50 — just behind Longshot Leo — and trainer Steven Chircop has two horses in this race, which sometimes signals stable confidence in getting representation in the top two. Jose Luis Campos gets the mount at 5/2, a fair price for a horse who rates this close to the top. With no speed history separating most of these maidens, Silent Key's rating and tactical flexibility make her a natural place play.

show4Souper SurvivorML 3/1

Souper Survivor at 3/1 rates 56.67 and is trained by William Tharrenos, whose barn has been active on this card — multiple entries today. Emma-Jayne Wilson is an experienced hand who can find a path in traffic, and at slightly longer odds than the top two, Souper Survivor offers a nice cushion in trifecta and exacta boxes. The rating is close enough to the top to make her a legitimate show threat.

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Race 6

3:45 PM EDT

Optional Claiming · 1 1/16 mi · Dirt

Holiday Snooze is a massive class standout in this optional claimer going a mile and a sixteenth on dirt — the question isn't whether she's the best horse, but whether 5/2 is the right price to back her.

win6Holiday SnoozeML 5/2

Holiday Snooze dominates this field with a TrackWiz rating of 87.81 — more than 11 points clear of the second-best horse — and posts a 16% career win rate at an average speed figure of 53. Trainer Danny Yu has Ryan Munger up, and the pace scenario over a route trip often suits horses with this kind of sustained rating. At 5/2 on the morning line, the value isn't explosive, but the quality edge here is too significant to fade.

place7King RossoML 9/2

King Rosso is the clear second-best rated horse in the field at 76.04 and opens at 9/2 with Fraser Aebly in the irons — a top jockey who regularly pilots main contenders at Woodbine. Trainer Kerron Palmer's 9% career win rate might not turn heads, but King Rosso's rating gap over the rest of the field is meaningful. This is a horse worth including in exactas underneath Holiday Snooze at a price that could pay nicely.

show2Sprung LooseML 7/2

Sprung Loose at 7/2 rates 63.12 — well behind the top two but a legitimate third tier above the also-rans in this field. The 7% career win rate is modest, but Kyle Sharman trains a horse that appears to be pointing toward this spot, and Jeffrey Ian Alderson handles the riding duties. In a race where the top two are very short, Sprung Loose offers trifecta value at a price that could surprise.

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Race 7

4:18 PM EDT

Stakes · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

A stakes sprint at 5½ furlongs on the dirt features a few unbeaten horses mixing with lightly-raced runners — notable that Hesatrooper and Uncle Kef both carry perfect records, which will make pace and post position pivotal.

win5Uncle DodoML 2/1

Uncle Dodo opens at 2/1 as the morning-line chalk and tops the TrackWiz ratings among horses with speed figure data, checking in at 58.33 with an average speed of 55. Trainer Barbara J. Minshall has a sharp record with sprinters at Woodbine, and Romero Ramsay Maragh is one of the meet's most in-form riders. The combination of market support, top rating, and a proven speed figure in a stakes sprint makes Uncle Dodo the most dependable option in a lively field.

place1Titan ReadyML 3/1

Titan Ready rates 56.67 with an average speed of 55 — matching Uncle Dodo's figure — and draws the rail at 3/1 for Sid C. Attard, one of Woodbine's most reliable trainers. Fraser Aebly gets the call, and from the inside post in a sprint, he can get a clean trip stalking the early speed. Titan Ready is the horse most likely to give Uncle Dodo a battle to the wire and is a natural place selection in stakes company.

show6KlassenML 7/2

Klassen at 7/2 carries a 55.83 rating for Kevin Attard — yet another member of the prominent Attard training dynasty active on this card — and Rafael Manuel Hernandez provides top-shelf jockey quality. The rating is competitive with the top two, and at a price slightly longer than the win pick, Klassen makes sense as a show hedge and a trifecta inclusion for those looking to catch the board.

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Race 8

4:53 PM EDT

Allowance Optional Claiming · 5 fur · Turf

Five furlongs on Woodbine's turf shapes up as a two-horse race at the top of the ratings, with Backroadsbilly and Breezero both carrying elite numbers — but Classy War lurks at a price that makes the show slot intriguing.

win6BackroadsbillyML 2/1

Backroadsbilly is the top-rated horse on today's entire card at 88.54 and backs it up with a 33% career win rate — one of the highest conversion numbers you'll find at any level — at a solid average speed figure of 57. Trainer Richard G. Hayashi sends him out at 2/1 with David Moran up, and the five-furlong turf trip is a distance that rewards pure ability over tactical nuance. When you have the highest TrackWiz rating on the card and a 1-in-3 career win rate, the bet makes itself.

place2BreezeroML 5/2

Breezero is right there with a 86.37 rating and matches the 33% career win rate of the top pick — this horse is legitimate. Romero Ramsay Maragh rides for Edgar Mendoza, and the average speed figure of 58 actually edges Backroadsbilly by a tick. At 5/2, Breezero could just as easily be the WIN selection, and the exacta combining these two in either order is the most logical ticket structure in this race.

show5Classy WarML 3/1

Classy War at 3/1 rates 72.30 with an average speed of 58 — matching Breezero's figure despite a lower rating — and carries the Mark Casse barn's confidence with Fraser Aebly in the saddle. Casse is one of North America's elite trainers, and his 15% career win rate with this horse on turf sprints is worth noting. The show slot at 3/1 is a live ticket, and trifecta players will want Classy War in third behind the top two.

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Race 9

5:28 PM EDT

Stakes · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

This stakes sprint is stacked with horses carrying 100% career win rates — all first-time starters or lightly raced types making their next move — which means the TrackWiz ratings become the primary separator in a genuinely wide-open field.

win3Gone and PlentyML 5/2

Gone and Plenty tops the TrackWiz ratings at 57.50 and posts a perfect 100% career win rate — unbeaten and stepping into stakes company for trainer Joe Sharp, a proven conditioner. The average speed figure of 56 is strong for this company, and Pietro Moran is one of the busiest and most capable riders on the Woodbine circuit. At 5/2, this is a legitimate favorite backed by actual performance data, and Sharp doesn't run a horse in stakes without genuine confidence.

place7Mrs DML 3/1

Mrs D at 3/1 rates 56.67 — just a tick behind Gone and Plenty — and also carries a perfect 100% career win rate for trainer Steven Chircop. Jose Luis Campos takes the mount, and the average speed figure of 55 is competitive with the top pick. The price makes Mrs D an excellent exacta partner with Gone and Plenty, and her unbeaten record confirms she belongs in this stakes field.

show4Ghost MeML 4/1

Ghost Me at 4/1 owns a 100% career win rate and actually posts the highest average speed figure in this race at 57, which is a meaningful data point. Trainer George Weaver is a significant name — a Hall of Famer who targets Woodbine with quality horses — and the 4/1 morning-line price is generous given the credentials. Sahin Civaci rides, and the combination of top speed figure and elite trainer makes Ghost Me the most intriguing show play on the card.

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Race 10

6:01 PM EDT

Allowance Optional Claiming · 1 mi · Turf

The mile on the Woodbine turf to close out the card sees Warhol carry a commanding rating edge over a field that includes a short-priced Ashley's Archer — the pace scenario over a one-turn mile on grass often determines whether the favorite holds or gets run down.

win6WarholML 4/1

Warhol sits at 85.62 in the TrackWiz ratings and opens at 4/1 — arguably the best value price in the field given his rating advantage over the second-best horses. Trainer Dale A. Desruisseaux has Rafael Manuel Hernandez up, a top jockey who handles turf routes with confidence. The average speed figure of 56 leads the field outright, and at a mile on the Woodbine grass, that figure advantage combined with a patient pace style makes Warhol the most complete option in the race.

place3Weller GreenML 3/1

Weller Green at 3/1 rates 74.23 for trainer Catherine Day Phillips, and Austin Adams takes the mount on a horse whose rating places him solidly in second-best territory. The 7% career win rate is modest, but allowance optional claimers often see consistent horses who hit the board without always winning — and Weller Green's rating suggests he's capable of exactly that. He's a natural exacta partner with Warhol and a strong place play at a fair price.

show8Ashley's ArcherML 9/5

Ashley's Archer opens as the 9/5 morning-line second choice despite a TrackWiz rating of 72.55 — third in the field — which means the market is ahead of our model on this one. Trainer Mark Casse is the most respected name in the field and has two runners today, with Fraser Aebly on this one suggesting it's the barn's stronger interest. A 7% career win rate won't wow you, but Casse's tactical use of his horses and Aebly's turf savvy make Ashley's Archer a must-include in any trifecta combination.

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Today at Woodbine it's Grandson on the turf and Elgin Park on the dirt leading our free selections, with Backroadsbilly and the stakes runners waiting in the premium half of the card. Three free best bets are a great start — but the full 10-race breakdown is where the real edge lives. Subscribers can access everything at TrackWiz Premium. Good luck out there, and may the price be right.

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