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Woodbine Picks & Predictions — July 26, 2026

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Race 14Awesome GraceML 8/51:00 PM EDT

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Sunday at Woodbine and the weather is about as cooperative as it gets — 78°F under partly cloudy skies, which should keep the Tapeta and turf courses playing true all afternoon. Nine races on the board, a mix of maiden fields and legit stakes action, and the card builds to a strong mid-to-late sequence that has our models buzzing.

The headliners are a pair of 6-furlong dirt stakes in Races 6 and 8, featuring Souper Diva and Wine After Whiskey respectively. Two sprint stakes on the same card is a rare treat, and the pace scenarios in both set up for some fireworks. Sprinkle in a pair of turf routes and a short turf maiden, and you've got a full day worth sticking around for.

Three races are available free to all readers — Races 1, 2, and 3 — covering the early maiden openers. Full card coverage, including both stakes races and our exotic ticket breakdowns, is available to TrackWiz subscribers.

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Race 1

1:00 PM EDT

Maiden Optional Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

A maiden optional claimer on the Woodbine dirt that's essentially a two-horse show — one runner has a commanding rating advantage over the field, while the rest are largely first-timers without speed figures to hang your hat on.

win4Awesome GraceML 8/5

Awesome Grace is the standout of this field and it's not particularly close. Her TrackWiz rating of 89.12 laps the competition — the next-best is Clockwork Angel at 57.5 — and she's the only horse in the field who's logged a recorded average speed figure (54). Trainer Steven Chircop sends her out with Romero Ramsay Maragh in the irons, a solid combination at Woodbine. At 8/5 on the morning line she's the deserving chalk, and fading her here requires you to believe several unproven maidens can match her on paper.

place5Clockwork AngelML 5/2

Clockwork Angel has the second-best rating in the race at 57.5 and Kevin Attard is a trainer worth following at Woodbine. No speed figure on file, but the 5/2 morning line suggests the market respects this one, and slotting her in for place makes sense as the most credible threat to the top pick.

show3Lovely RainbowML 7/2

Lovely Rainbow is also trained by William Tharrenos and brings a 55.83 TrackWiz rating — third-best in the field. The stable has two runners today (Swifty Kim is the other), which sometimes signals a barn that likes its chances with at least one of them. At 7/2 she's a reasonable show inclusion in exotics if you want a small return on the deeper part of the ticket.

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Race 2

1:30 PM EDT

Maiden Optional Claiming · 1 1/16 mi · Dirt

Two horses separate themselves at the top in this maiden optional claimer going 1 1/16 miles on the Woodbine dirt — the race shapes up as a match between Tony From Angus and Apeldoorn, with the rest filling in the exotics.

win6Tony From AngusML 3/1

Tony From Angus sits at the top of our ratings at 87.08 and lands at a very fair 3/1 on the morning line — that's genuine value for a horse rated this far above his field. Trained by Donald C. MacRae and piloted by Rafael Manuel Hernandez, he's one of only a handful in here who has recorded race times, and his avg speed of 52 is consistent with the class level. At a mile and a sixteenth, patient closers with strong figures tend to shine at Woodbine, and this one profiles exactly that way.

place3ApeldoornML 2/1

Apeldoorn is the morning-line favorite at 2/1 and carries a 71.88 rating that makes him the clear second-best on paper. Trainer Stuart C. Simon taps Keveh Nicholls, and the 52 average speed figure aligns with what Tony From Angus is showing — meaning a pace duel between these two could set up nicely for both. He's a logical place play, especially if the public hammers him down toward even money.

show7Who Goes ThereML 7/2

Who Goes There checks in at 60.49 rating and 7/2 on the morning line, making her third-best in the field by a meaningful margin. Trainer Barbara J. Minshall has two runners today, which often signals stable confidence in the conditions. She's the natural show completer for exacta and trifecta tickets built around the top two.

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Our three free races today are all maiden events, which means raw potential and a bit of educated guesswork — exactly the kind of puzzle that separates sharp handicapping from dartboard picking. On the dirt, Awesome Grace (8/5 morning line) tops our ratings in Race 1, while Tony From Angus gets the nod in the 1 1/16-mile maiden optional claiming in Race 2 at a more appealing 3/1. On the turf, Race 3's 5-furlong maiden special weight is a wide-open sprint where Sakpe comes in as our top selection at 2/1.

One thread connecting the early dirt races: with mild temperatures and no rain in the forecast, the surface should be consistent and fair — no hidden bias toward speed or closers based on track condition alone. That makes pace analysis even more critical, and in both dirt maidens, our top picks project favorably from their respective post positions.

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Race 3

2:05 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 5 fur · Turf

This maiden special weight sprint on the turf is a wide-open affair with no speed figures to separate anyone — rating edges are razor-thin and first-out turf sprinters are notoriously hard to predict.

win2SakpeML 2/1

Sakpe tops our ratings at 58.33, a narrow edge over Logan's Thunder (57.5), but it's enough to land him as the TrackWiz top pick. Kevin Attard is one of Woodbine's sharper trainers, and Pietro Moran gets the call from the favorable #2 post in a five-furlong turf sprint where early positioning is critical. The 2/1 morning line is tight, but Attard's barn tends to have its first-timers ready, and Moran's rail awareness in short turf dashes is a genuine asset here.

place1Logan's ThunderML 5/2

Logan's Thunder, trained by Mark E. Casse — who rarely sends out unprepared horses — brings a 57.5 rating and draws post 1. The inside post in a short turf sprint can be tricky but also keeps trip costs low if Sahin Civaci can navigate cleanly. Casse's operation at Woodbine commands respect in maiden grass races, and this one at 5/2 is a solid place backup.

show4Charlatan SuccessML 4/1

Charlatan Success lands at 4/1 on the morning line with a 55.0 TrackWiz rating — third in the field and within striking distance. Trainer Sarah Ritchie puts Rafael Manuel Hernandez up, who consistently gives horses every chance to run their race. At 4/1, this horse offers a bit of overlay potential for bettors building three-horse exotics in a tricky, wide-open turf sprint.

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Race 4

2:37 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 1 1/16 mi · Dirt

A loaded maiden special weight field at 1 1/16 miles on the Woodbine dirt, with Mister Blue posting a class-topping rating and a pace scenario that could see multiple speed horses press each other into submission.

win3Mister BlueML 5/2

Mister Blue is the class of this field at a 87.81 TrackWiz rating — best in the race by over 15 points — and backs it up with the field's highest average speed figure at 55. Josie Carroll is one of Woodbine's most accomplished trainers, and she sends out Fraser Aebly from post 3 in what shapes up as a manageable trip. At 5/2 morning line, he's a fair price for a horse this clearly superior on the numbers.

place4Wembley AvenueML 3/1

Wembley Avenue checks in at 72.19 — the clear second-best rating in a 10-horse field — and Sid C. Attard's barn is consistently competitive at Woodbine. Sahin Civaci gets the mount from post 4, right outside Mister Blue, which puts him in a position to press or stalk depending on how the fractions unfold. The 3/1 morning line is reasonable for a horse this well-rated.

show5Hard RightML 8/1

Hard Right might be the most interesting horse in the race at 8/1 — rated 70.33, the third-best figure in the field, yet priced nearly three times higher than the second choice. David Cotey's runner posts a 54 average speed figure that blends in well with the pace scenario at this distance, and Skye Chernetz should be able to find a clean trip from post 5. At 8/1 he represents meaningful value if the top two underperform.

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Race 5

3:09 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 1 mi · Turf

The morning-line favorites don't match the top TrackWiz ratings in this maiden special weight mile on the turf — a compelling overlay situation develops around Lapin de Plage and Scotch Mist, both priced at 8/1 despite leading our analysis.

win6Lapin de PlageML 8/1

Lapin de Plage tops our ratings at 79.79 and is set at 8/1 on the morning line — that's a significant disconnect from what the numbers say. Trainer Catherine Day Phillips puts David Moran in the saddle, and Souper Gin's World (5/2 ML) is rated a full 22 points lower by TrackWiz. An average speed figure of 52 on the turf is credible for this class, and if the pace sets up favorably for a closer, this horse could absolutely steal the show at a major overlay price.

place5Scotch MistML 8/1

Scotch Mist at 8/1 is also rated higher than both of the top two morning-line choices, with a 71.68 rating and a 53 average speed figure. Donald C. MacRae sends out Fraser Aebly, and this horse's profile as a graded-pace type over a mile of turf fits the race distance perfectly. Another potential overlay worth a serious look in the exacta.

show2Mary GoodnightML 7/2

Mary Goodnight checks in third-best on ratings at 68.94 and draws the #2 program from the Josie Carroll barn with Ryan Munger aboard. A 52 average speed figure and a 7/2 morning line make her more properly priced than the top two picks, but she's the logical show anchor for bettors wanting a safer exotic structure. Carroll's horses at this distance on turf often find their best stride late.

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Race 6

3:42 PM EDT

Stakes · 6 fur · Dirt

Stakes company over 6 furlongs on the Woodbine dirt, and this one has a clear top two — Souper Diva and Splash of Bourbon — separated from the field by both raw ratings and career win percentages.

win4Souper DivaML 9/5

Souper Diva is the top-rated horse in this stakes field at 88.83 and owns the highest average speed figure in the race at 56. Steven Chircop places Jose Luis Campos in the irons, and with a 22% career win rate, this filly has shown she can deliver when asked. The 9/5 morning line reflects her status as the deserving favorite, and the combination of superior speed and class edge makes her the logical selection to lead the way.

place7Splash of BourbonML 3/1

Splash of Bourbon is the most compelling betting angle in the race with a 50% career win rate — yes, half her career starts have ended in the winner's circle. Trainer Sid C. Attard sends out Fraser Aebly at 3/1, and her 83.41 TrackWiz rating is the second-best in the field. If Souper Diva gets caught in a pace skirmish, Splash of Bourbon has the credentials and proven winning habit to pounce.

show3Pageant QueenML 8/1

Pageant Queen is a legitimate show option at 8/1 on the morning line — her 62.8 rating is third-best in the race and her 22% career win rate shows consistent effort at this level. James Bentley Begg has her ready for Rafael Manuel Hernandez, who knows Woodbine's six-furlong dirt strip well. At 8/1 she adds real value to trifecta tickets without breaking the bank.

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Race 7

4:15 PM EDT

Allowance Optional Claiming · 1 mi · Turf

An allowance optional claimer on the turf at a flat mile, and TrackWiz finds genuine value at the top — the race's highest-rated horse is priced at 6/1, setting up a potential overlay situation for sharp bettors.

win3KekoaML 6/1

Kekoa tops the field at 82.71 and is priced at 6/1 — a meaningful gap between what the market says and what our ratings show. Trainer Catherine Day Phillips teams with Fraser Aebly, and Kekoa's 29% career win rate is among the best in this field, suggesting a horse that doesn't just collect paychecks but actually finishes the job. The 54 average speed figure fits this level, and at 6/1 this is the kind of horse TrackWiz analysis was built to find.

place1TakemetothebeachML 5/2

Takemetothebeach is the morning-line co-favorite at 5/2 with a 79.58 rating and an 18% career win rate. William Tharrenos sends out Pietro Moran, who knows turf miles at Woodbine intimately. This horse's profile is that of a consistent performer who finds a way to hit the board even when he doesn't win — exactly the kind you want in the place spot on a ticket where you've got a longer shot on top.

show8ItsastormymondayML 8/1

Itsastormymonday is one of the most eye-catching profile horses in the race with a 50% career win rate — the best of any horse in this field. Rafael Manuel Hernandez takes the mount for Donald C. MacRae, and the 76.29 rating is third-best. At 8/1 this horse represents genuine value in exotics; when half your career starts result in a win, you deserve more respect than the morning line suggests.

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Race 8

4:49 PM EDT

Stakes · 6 fur · Dirt

A stakes sprint on the Woodbine dirt featuring two horses with 50% career win rates near the top of the market — the race shapes up as a battle of proven winners, with the field's top-rated horse coming from an unusual program number position.

win10Wine After WhiskeyML 5/2

Wine After Whiskey draws program number 10 but that shouldn't scare anyone off — she's the top-rated horse in the field at 87.81 and her 50% career win rate speaks volumes about her ability to close deals. Trainer Michelle M. Love sends out Ryan Munger, and a 56 average speed figure leads all starters in this stakes sprint. At 5/2 on the morning line, she's priced like a deserving favorite, and her combination of high rating, elite speed, and elite win percentage makes her the most complete package in the race.

place6DuckduckduckML 7/2

Duckduckduck is a fascinating place option — a 73.35 TrackWiz rating backs up a remarkable 50% career win rate, same as the top pick but priced at 7/2. Trainer Evette Chartrand-Hoek sends out Pietro Moran, and a 55 average speed figure is consistent and competitive. This horse wins races; the question is whether Wine After Whiskey is simply the better version of the same profile today.

show9Egbert WhoML 12/1

Egbert Who is the show play here at 12/1 — the third-best rating in the field at 62.01 with a 25% career win rate from the Richard G. Hayashi barn. Keveh Nicholls gets the call, and a 54 average speed figure puts him squarely in the mix if the two top choices empty the tank going after each other in this six-furlong sprint. At double-digit odds, he's a high-upside trifecta component.

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Race 9

5:23 PM EDT

Optional Claiming · 1 1/16 mi · Turf

A full field of 13 in the optional claiming turf route to close out the card — three horses cluster near 81 on TrackWiz ratings, but the morning-line prices on two of them represent excellent value compared to the 3/1 favorite who rates well below them.

win10NoburuML 4/1

Noburu tops our ratings at 81.06 and is priced at 4/1 by the morning-line makers — reasonable value given that Runner Eyes (3/1 ML) rates a full 13 points lower at 68.33. Josie Carroll is an elite trainer when it comes to turf routes at Woodbine, and Fraser Aebly is one of the track's most accomplished grass jockeys. A 14% career win rate in what is likely a large career sample tells you this horse is competitive; the 52 average speed figure at 1 1/16 miles on turf fits the conditions precisely.

place7Delta ForceML 5/1

Delta Force is a genuine standout at 5/1 with a 81.0 TrackWiz rating that's essentially tied with the top pick — yet he's priced a full point higher in the morning line. Donald C. MacRae and Rafael Manuel Hernandez team up, and Delta Force posts the field's best average speed figure at 55, which at a turf route could translate to a late move that catches tired horses near the wire. A 25% career win rate adds further credibility to this horse as a legit win threat, not just a place play.

show3Decadent DanishML 8/1

Decadent Danish rates third in this race at 79.79 and is morning-lined at 8/1 — another instance in Race 9 where TrackWiz ratings diverge meaningfully from market price. Patrick Dixon sends out Jalon L. Samuel, and a 20% career win rate in optional claiming company suggests this horse knows how to run. If the top two get involved in a pace battle through the long Woodbine turf stretch, Decadent Danish has the rating and the profile to pounce late.

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Bottom line: today's Woodbine card is front-loaded with maiden puzzles and back-loaded with stakes fireworks. Awesome Grace, Tony From Angus, and Sakpe headline the free picks in the opener trio, while Souper Diva and Wine After Whiskey are the marquee names for subscribers to dig into. It's a full, rewarding card — don't just show up for the feature. Full analysis, pace projections, and exotic tickets are waiting for you inside TrackWiz.

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