The racing action from Woodbine on Saturday features the HPIbet Autumn Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Woodbine picks for the entire card!
Full Card Analysis: Woodbine Saturday Analysis

Woodbine Picks- 2024 Autumn Stakes
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Woodbine Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 1:10 PM ET; Maiden Optional Claiming $49.2k; 7 F All Weather; Field of 9 runners.
- #6 INDY ONE (4-1): Top pick. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #9 TUTTI CONTENTI (3-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #8 BEE ME (6-1): Contender. Has experience at this level. Should sit a good trip.
- #1 SPECIAL ELEMENT (5-2): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 6 – 9 – 8 – 1
Woodbine Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 1:45 PM ET; Maiden Optional Claiming $65.7k; 6 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 8 runners.

Best Bet of the Card
- #2 REVERSE PSYCHOLOGY (3-1): Best bet of the card. Race sets up perfectly. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #1 CLOUD RIDER (5-2): Contender. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Seems to be up against the right competition.
- #4 SOCIAL DANCER (15-1): Worth a look. Could wear these ones down late. Has been running well enough recently.
- #5 LINDA’S OPAL (8-1): Fringe Contender. Should still have enough if the reserves are there in the final furlong. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.
Selections: 2 – 1 – 4 – 5
Woodbine Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 2:19 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $111.3k; 7 F All Weather; Field of 8 runners.
- #2 SPELLCHECK (6-1): Top pick. Pace figures factor early and late.
- #6 CLEARWATER BEACH (3-1): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
- #7 STOLEN VALOUR (10-1): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
- #5 QUEST TO BE PROUD (15-1): Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 2 – 6 – 7 – 5
Woodbine Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 2:50 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $111.3k; 7 F All Weather; Field of 8 runners.
- #6 DREXEL HILL (9-5): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #8 KEYTOTHEPARK (7-2): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
- #5 FORESTERS EXEC (10-1): Contender. Should sit a good trip.
- #2 NORTH YORK (15-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.
Selections: 6 – 8 – 5 – 2
Woodbine Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 3:20 PM ET; Maiden Optional Claiming $65.7k; 6 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 12 runners.
- #6 SILENT STRIKE (4-1): Top pick. Looks good based on the 81 speed rating, which is among the top in the group. Stamina to outlast the competition.
- #3 ZIPPY GAMBLE (3-1): Major Player. Balanced pace figures. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
- #5 SILENT SUNSHINE (15-1): Major Player. May be able to find the right setup. Has experience at this level.
- #2 MARYLAND SPIRIT (20-1): Contender. Should still have enough if the reserves are there in the final furlong. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 6 – 3 – 5 – 2
Woodbine Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 3:50 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $113.7k; 6 F All Weather; Field of 8 runners.
- #7 CARA CARA (6-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Should be able to work out a trip.
- #1 HAPPY VALENTINE (3-1): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
- #6 MISS VYVYANNE (7-2): Contender. Should sit a good trip.
- #5 CHROMEPLATED HEART (12-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 7 – 1 – 6 – 5
Woodbine Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 4:20 PM ET; Maple Leaf Stakes $135k; 1 1/4 M All Weather; Field of 13 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day
- #13 CAITLINHERGRTNESS (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Should be able to work out a trip. Stamina to outlast the competition. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
- #5 FASHIONABLY FAB (3-1): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well.
- #6 ELYSIAN FIELD (6-1): Contender. Has been running well enough recently. Previous success in similar race types.
- #2 MILLIE GIRL (8-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Competitive numbers early and late.
Selections: 13 – 5 – 6 – 2
Woodbine Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 4:50 PM ET; Bessarabian Stakes $135k; 7 F All Weather; Field of 14 runners.
- #6 GAL IN A RUSH (3-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition.
- #3 STORMCAST (12-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #7 SUNDAY SHOES (8-1): Major Player. Has experience at this level.
- #5 A GAME (10-1): Fringe Contender. Recent races are solid. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.
Selections: 6 – 3 – 7 – 5
Woodbine Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 5:20 PM ET; HPIbet Autumn Stakes $175k; 1 1/8 M All Weather; Field of 12 runners.
- #11 DRESDEN ROW (8-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race may set up for this runner.
- #6 WAR BOMBER (6-1): Contender. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Good race flow for this runner.
- #7 PARAMOUNT PRINCE (7-2): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types.
- #8 LAC MACAZA (20-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 11 – 6 – 7 – 8
Woodbine Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 5:50 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $110.7k; 6 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 13 runners.
- #13 MY SUNNY VALENTINE (2-1): Top pick. Top jock on the circuit with Civaci. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #4 SOCIETY’S KAT (12-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Stamina to be in the mix late.
- #10 SOUPER FLASHY (8-1): Worth a look. Has experience at this level.
- #7 LOGISTICS (10-1): Fringe Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 13 – 4 – 10 – 7
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