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Woodbine Picks & Predictions — October 24, 2026

October 24, 202611 racesAll Woodbine picks

It's a crisp autumn afternoon at Woodbine — clear skies, 58°F, and a full 11-race card on tap for Saturday, October 24th. The kind of day where the turf courses are running true and every pace scenario matters. With a mix of dirt sprints, turf routes, and a stakes race anchoring the back end of the card, there's plenty to work with whether you're playing singles or building multi-race tickets.

The headline act is Race 8, a 7½-furlong turf stakes that has us locked in on Ella It Is at a morning line of 2/1. But honestly, the intrigue doesn't stop there — a maiden special weight on the turf, a pair of allowance optional claimers on the dirt, and a longshot angle or two lurking in the optional claiming races make this a card worth dissecting top to bottom.

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Race 1

5:05 PM EDT

Optional Claiming · 6 1/2 fur · Turf

A wide-open optional claimer on the turf where TrackWiz ratings tell a clear story — one horse grades out significantly ahead of the field, even at a generous morning line.

win6Charming JackieML 9/2

Charming Jackie (6) owns the highest TrackWiz rating in this field at 84.9 — a full 24 points clear of the next-best horse — and that kind of separation in an optional claimer is hard to ignore. She comes in at 9/2 on the morning line, which represents genuine value given how decisively she grades out. Trainer Dale A. Desruisseaux sends her out with Fraser Aebly in the irons, a pairing worth watching on the Woodbine turf. With a 33% career win rate and an average speed figure of 54, she has the consistency to back up the analytics.

place3Awesome GraceML 2/1

Awesome Grace (3) posts the second-best TrackWiz rating in the field at 60.51 and carries a morning line of 2/1, suggesting the public already respects her chances. Her average speed figure of 54 matches the top tier of this group, and Rafael Manuel Hernandez — a capable hand at Woodbine — picks up the mount for trainer Steven Chircop. The 14% career win rate is modest, but in a place spot she offers a reliable return in the exotics.

show4Clockwork AngelML 5/2

Clockwork Angel (4) rates out at 57.5 with a 50% career win percentage — a standout mark that signals this horse knows how to finish in front of rivals. Pietro Moran gets the call for the Kevin Attard barn, one of Woodbine's most reliable training operations. At 5/2 on the morning line, she's unlikely to offer much overlay value to win, but as a show anchor in your exactas and trifectas she's a solid inclusion.

Race 2

5:38 PM EDT

Claiming · 5 fur · Dirt

The morning line favorite and TrackWiz top-rated horse align perfectly in this 5-furlong dirt claimer, but a big-priced longshot with a surprisingly strong rating makes the exotics interesting.

win6Interim AnalysisML 2/1

Interim Analysis (6) is the standout in this field with a TrackWiz rating of 86.46 — the highest by more than 10 points — and the public agrees, installing her as the 2/1 morning line favorite. Corry Beland gets the mount for trainer Zeljko Krcmar, and the 11% career win rate is offset by how cleanly she separates from this field on our metrics. At five furlongs on the dirt, pace will be everything, and she has the speed figure (55 avg) to press or handle whatever scenario unfolds.

place3Temple HallML 4/1

Temple Hall (3) rates out at 75.2 — second best in the field — and comes in at a juicy 4/1 on the morning line. David Moran pilots for trainer Cary Brooks, and with an average speed figure of 54 she's competitive in this claiming spot. Her 12% career win rate isn't flashy, but in a place role she's a logical alternative to the favorite in horizontal wagers.

show2Worry LessML 12/1

Worry Less (2) is our longshot show pick here — rated 73.96, she grades out third in the field despite being posted at 12/1 on the morning line. That rating-to-odds gap is the kind of thing TrackWiz analysis is built to find. Juan Crawford rides for Beverley Chubb, and the 55 average speed figure matches the top horses in this five-furlong dash. At double-digit odds, even a minor share on the trifecta is worth the investment.

Race 3

6:12 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Bucyk towers over this 6-furlong dirt claimer on the ratings, but three horses are bunched tightly enough behind him to make the exacta and trifecta worth playing.

win1BucykML 7/5

Bucyk (1) is the odds-on choice at 7/5 morning line, and the TrackWiz rating of 89.42 makes it easy to see why — that's the highest mark on the card in Race 3 by more than 21 points. Rafael Manuel Hernandez, one of Woodbine's leading riders, takes the mount for Katerina Vassilieva. The 18% career win rate in a claiming context is respectable, and an average speed figure of 54 keeps him competitive throughout the six furlongs. He's short-priced but merits a spot in all your tickets.

place3Twentytwo SolesML 2/1

Twentytwo Soles (3) checks in at a TrackWiz rating of 68.03 — third in the field — and a 22% career win rate that speaks to a horse who finds his way to the winner's circle with some regularity. Fraser Aebly rides for Kevin Attard, a barn that consistently puts well-prepared horses on the track. The 2/1 morning line makes him a reasonable exacta play underneath the heavy favorite.

show4B the KingML 4/1

B the King (4) brings a 25% career win rate — the best in this field — and a TrackWiz rating of 63.36 that puts him solidly in the third tier of this race. Ryan Munger rides for Julia Carey, and the 55 average speed figure gives him a slight edge in raw quickness over several rivals. At 4/1 he's fairly priced and a natural show anchor in trifecta construction.

Our three free best bet races today span both surfaces and give you a solid foundation for the afternoon. On the turf, Charming Jackie (Race 1, 9/2 morning line) opens the card over 6½ furlongs — the kind of optional claiming setup where TrackWiz analysis has historically found value at mid-range odds. Flip to the dirt and Race 2 brings us Interim Analysis at 2/1 in a 5-furlong sprint, where pace shape figures to favor front-runners on a clear, fast surface. And in Race 3, Bucyk goes off as the 7/5 morning line favorite for good reason — a TrackWiz rating of 89.42 makes this one of the strongest top-line scores among the free picks today.

One thread connecting these early races: with cool, dry conditions and no moisture in the forecast, expect consistent footing on both the dirt and the turf. That's good news for horses with reliable form figures, and it's part of why we're leaning into horses with proven surface records in all three free selections.

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Race 4

6:44 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 6 1/2 fur · Turf

A maiden special weight on the turf over 6½ furlongs features one horse who grades out as a heavy standout — but in maiden company, anything can happen first time out.

win5Royal FoxtrotML 8/5

Royal Foxtrot (5) is the class of this maiden field in every measurable way — an 89.12 TrackWiz rating is elite, and an average speed figure of 56 is the highest recorded in this race. Mark Casse, one of the premier trainers in North America, sends this horse out at 8/5 on the morning line with Fraser Aebly aboard. Casse is consistently sharp with first-time starters and lightly raced maidens, and this is the kind of horse you expect to see run through the field on debut. Hard to beat at any price.

place9D'oro's RomanceML 3/1

D'oro's Romance (9) rates out at 56.67 — second-best among horses with recorded speed figures — and goes at 3/1 morning line for trainer Kevin Attard. Pietro Moran picks up the mount, and Attard's barn is well-represented on this card, showing good form throughout. An average speed figure of 55 keeps D'oro's Romance competitive if the favorite hits any trouble, making her the logical exacta partner.

show1You Didn't KnowML 4/1

You Didn't Know (1) gets the nod for show at a 55 TrackWiz rating and 4/1 morning line odds for trainer Mark E. Casse — a second starter from the same barn that sends out the morning line favorite. Casse running two horses in the same maiden event usually means he likes both of them. Rafael Manuel Hernandez picks up the mount, adding another layer of confidence. At 4/1, a show spot is the right level of exposure in what is still an unpredictable maiden field.

Race 5

7:17 PM EDT

Allowance Optional Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Mark Casse saddles two of the top three horses on the TrackWiz ratings in this allowance optional claimer, creating an interesting barn-vs-barn dynamic at the top of the field.

win5Happy DestinationML 6/5

Happy Destination (5) is a deserving favorite at 6/5 morning line, sitting atop the field with an 89.71 TrackWiz rating — the highest in Race 5. Romero Ramsay Maragh gets the mount for trainer Mark Casse, a formidable combination at Woodbine. The 20% career win rate is solid at the allowance level, and an average speed figure of 55 gives her the raw ability to dictate or press the pace over six furlongs on the dirt. Bet her to win and use her to anchor all exotics.

place3Miss WatermelonML 3/1

Miss Watermelon (3) rates out at 74.97 — clearly second-best in this field — and draws a 3/1 morning line that reflects legitimate contender status. Pietro Moran rides for Kelsey Danner, and her 20% career win rate mirrors Happy Destination's, suggesting she has the tactical experience to find her way to the board. If the favorite faces any pace trouble, Miss Watermelon is the most likely beneficiary.

show6She's GoldML 2/1

She's Gold (6) is a fascinating profile — a 100% career win rate, however limited the sample, tells you this horse has won every time she's hit the track. The 58.33 TrackWiz rating places her third in this field, and an average speed figure of 56 is the highest recorded in Race 5. Ryan Munger rides for the Casse barn, and with two horses in this field, there's a real question about which one runs the bigger race. At 2/1, the morning line is fair, and she belongs in your trifectas at minimum.

Race 6

7:49 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

Three horses are bunched within five points at the top of the TrackWiz ratings in this 6½-furlong dirt claimer, setting up a genuine pace battle and an intriguing trifecta puzzle.

win3Last American ExitML 5/2

Last American Exit (3) leads the field with an 87.81 TrackWiz rating and draws Fraser Aebly for trainer Donald C. MacRae. The 17% career win rate in a claiming context suggests a horse that fires competitive efforts without always getting the number, but the metrics say now is the time. An average speed figure of 55 puts her right at the top of this field's raw pace potential, and 5/2 morning line odds represent real value given the rating edge over rivals.

place4Arabian PrinceML 7/2

Arabian Prince (4) grades out at 83.38 — just 4.4 points behind the top pick — and brings Romero Ramsay Maragh aboard for trainer Audrey Cheung. The 4% career win rate looks alarming on the surface, but the TrackWiz model focuses on overall form cycles, not just wins, and this horse's profile points to a ready-to-fire effort. At 7/2, Arabian Prince is a strong exacta play who could easily beat anything to the wire.

show2Red PharaohML 2/1

Red Pharaoh (2) checks in at a 77.08 TrackWiz rating and owns the strongest career win percentage among the top contenders at 41% — a remarkable mark that indicates a horse who consistently converts his opportunities into victories. Sahin Civaci rides for Danny Yu, and the 2/1 morning line suggests the market has noticed. An average speed figure of 54 keeps him competitive, and he's a safe show anchor for trifecta tickets.

Race 7

8:22 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 1 1/8 mi · Turf

A long maiden special weight on the turf at 1 1/8 miles features a trio of horses who grade out significantly above the rest, making the top of the ticket easier to build than the bottom.

win9Just in TouchML 7/2

Just in Touch (9) tops the Race 7 TrackWiz ratings at 86.35 — a decisive edge over the field — and goes at 7/2 morning line, which looks like a mild overlay given the analytical edge. Jose Luis Campos takes the mount for trainer Rachel Halden over 1 1/8 miles of turf, a trip that rewards horses with tactical sense and stamina. An average speed figure of 52 reflects the maiden turf context, and the rating separation here is the kind of signal we put real weight on.

place7Ashlee BML 3/1

Ashlee B (7) is the second-best rated horse in this field at 80.04 and comes in at 3/1 on the morning line — just a shade below Just in Touch on the morning line but distinctly second on our metrics. Pietro Moran rides for Patrick Dixon, and an average speed figure of 53 keeps her right in the mix over the longer turf trip. If the top pick gets caught in traffic or faces a pace duel, Ashlee B is the horse most likely to benefit.

show2DynaML 5/2

Dyna (2) rates out at 75.34 — third-best in the field — and connects Kevin Attard with Fraser Aebly, one of the stronger jockey-trainer partnerships at Woodbine. The 5/2 morning line is short for a maiden, suggesting the market views her as a genuine contender, and an average speed figure of 53 is right in line with the top group. She fits naturally as a show play and rounds out the trifecta with both horses above her.

Race 8

8:55 PM EDT

Stakes · 7 1/2 fur · Turf

A stakes race on the Woodbine turf at 7½ furlongs draws a deep field with legitimate career win percentages across the board — this is a quality group where fractions and pace scenario will matter.

win2Ella It IsML 2/1

Ella It Is (2) tops this stakes field with an 88.54 TrackWiz rating and a 31% career win rate — one of the better conversion marks in a field full of accomplished horses. Pietro Moran gets the mount for the powerful Mark Casse stable, a trainer who consistently delivers in stakes company. An average speed figure of 53 trails a few rivals on raw quickness, but the model accounts for more than raw speed, and Ella It Is grades out as the class of this field. At 2/1, she's fairly priced and the right horse to build your tickets around.

place1Regal MomentML 5/2

Regal Moment (1) rates out at 80.39 and brings a 30% career win rate to the table — a consistent, reliable stakes performer who finds the winner's circle roughly one in three tries. Fraser Aebly handles the mount for Stuart C. Simon, a pairing worth respecting on the Woodbine turf. At 5/2 morning line, she's a natural exacta play that won't require a massive price to cash in.

show4Just MagnificentML 3/1

Just Magnificent (4) checks in at 74.23 on the TrackWiz scale and goes at 3/1 morning line for trainer Evette Chartrand-Hoek with Ryan Munger aboard. The 15% career win rate is the modest part of the profile, but at 7½ furlongs on the turf, pace scenarios can create late opportunities for horses with the right running style. In a stakes race with quality contenders at the top, having Just Magnificent in your trifecta is smart insurance.

Race 9

9:26 PM EDT

Optional Claiming · 7 fur · Dirt

The optional claiming label on this 7-furlong dirt race hides a competitive field with three horses separating themselves clearly on the TrackWiz ratings — and our top pick is going off at a price.

win7Regal AffairML 5/1

Regal Affair (7) tops this field with an 84.17 TrackWiz rating and carries a 5/1 morning line — a meaningful overlay when you consider she grades out clearly above both the public favorite and the second-rated horse. Pietro Moran handles the mount for trainer Steve Attard, a reliable Woodbine barn. The 20% career win rate and 54 average speed figure paint a picture of a competitive, ready horse who hits the board with regularity. This is our best value play of the race.

place6Secret LoadML 2/1

Secret Load (6) rates out at 79.23 and is the morning line favorite at 2/1 — the market loves her, and for good reason given an average speed figure of 54 and a consistent profile. Emma-Jayne Wilson, one of Woodbine's winningest jockeys, takes the mount for trainer Richard G. Hayashi. The 9% career win rate is the one cautionary note, but in a place role where consistency matters more than conversion, Secret Load is a reliable exacta companion.

show4Bold RipassoML 5/2

Bold Ripasso (4) rounds out the top three at a 76.56 TrackWiz rating and goes at 5/2 morning line for trainer Donald C. MacRae with Rafael Manuel Hernandez up. A 22% career win rate is one of the better marks in this field and signals a horse that doesn't often run without purpose. At seven furlongs on the dirt, he has the speed figure (53 avg) to stay in contention through the turn and be there at the wire.

Race 10

9:57 PM EDT

Allowance Optional Claiming · 1 1/16 mi · Dirt

A late-card allowance optional claimer at 1 1/16 miles on the dirt features the Mark Casse barn dropping a high-rated runner into a field where the public favorite grades out considerably lower on our model.

win8Cash the MoneyML 3/1

Cash the Money (8) leads this field with an 87.08 TrackWiz rating — the highest mark in Race 10 by nearly 19 points — yet goes at 3/1 morning line, which represents real value compared to how decisively the model separates him from the field. Rafael Manuel Hernandez takes the mount for Mark Casse, as strong a jockey-trainer combination as you'll find at Woodbine. The 21% career win rate at the allowance level is honest, and at 1 1/16 miles on the dirt, the longer trip should suit a horse with this kind of sustained form cycle.

place4El CapoML 6/1

El Capo (4) grades out second in this field at 68.2 and presents a solid exacta option at 6/1 morning line — a price that suggests the market is underestimating him relative to the TrackWiz model. Fraser Aebly takes the mount for Blair A. Miller, and the 10% career win rate is offset by the analytical edge this horse holds over most of his rivals. In a longer dirt route where pace can scramble the order, getting El Capo at 6/1 in the exacta is the right play.

show6NauvooML 8/5

Nauvoo (6) is the 8/5 morning line chalk, making him the public's pick to win — but our model has him third in the field at 66.03, behind both Cash the Money and El Capo. Ryan Munger pilots for trainer Edgar Mendoza, and the 22% career win rate supports a horse who consistently runs with purpose. The slight disconnect between market price and TrackWiz rating means he's best used as a show leg rather than a win bet.

Race 11

10:27 PM EDT

Allowance Optional Claiming · 5 fur · Turf

The Woodbine finale is a sprawling 12-horse allowance optional claimer on the turf sprint — TrackWiz analysis points to a clear top three, but the large field size and turf conditions make this a trifecta-focused race.

win12Souper DivaML 6/1

Souper Diva (12) tops the Race 11 field with an 82.71 TrackWiz rating and draws a 6/1 morning line that immediately looks generous given the analytical edge. Jose Luis Campos takes the mount for trainer Steven Chircop, and the 16% career win rate in an allowance optional claiming field is competitive. An average speed figure of 55 is a tick below several rivals on raw quickness, but the model synthesizes more than speed, and Souper Diva grades out as the class of this wide-open finale. This is a value play worth backing to win.

place5Souper SportyML 4/1

Souper Sporty (5) rates out at 77.93 — second-best in the field — and pairs Fraser Aebly with trainer Michael P. De Paulo at 4/1 morning line. The 14% career win rate is modest, but in a 12-horse turf sprint where chaos is inevitable, a horse who grades out this cleanly in second deserves a spot in your exactas. An average speed figure of 55 keeps her competitive with anyone in this field.

show11Celebrity RoML 3/1

Celebrity Ro (11) checks in at 71.69 on the TrackWiz scale — third in this large field — and is the shortest price among our top three at 3/1 morning line. Sahin Civaci rides for Danny Yu, a barn that has shown good form throughout this card, and the 21% career win rate reflects a horse who turns opportunities into results. In a 12-runner turf sprint where the field fans out and pace can get messy, having Celebrity Ro at the bottom of your trifecta is a smart, defensible construction.

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Bottom line: Woodbine is serving up a well-rounded 11-race card under ideal fall conditions. Bucyk is the standout among the free picks, Ella It Is is the name to know in the stakes, and there's legitimate value to be found deeper in the card for subscribers. Three races are open to all — the rest of the story is waiting for you inside. Good luck out there today.

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