Woodbine Picks: Bet365 Highlander Stakes (6/28/2025)

The racing action from Woodbine on Saturday features the bet365 Highlander Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Woodbine picks for the entire card!

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Woodbine Full Card Analysis

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Woodbine Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 1:05 PM ET; Maiden Optional Claiming $65.7k; 5 F Turf; Field of 7 runners.

• #1 STUDY BUDDY (7-5): Best bet of the card. Race sets up perfectly. Moran puts this one in with a chance. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.

• #2 BLUE’S MOMMY (12-1): Underneath. Vives puts this one in with a chance. Speed figures match this group well.

• #4 TALLAWAH (20-1): Underneath. Aebly and Leblanc team up on this one.

• #6 BARCHESSA (6-1): Underneath. Top connections on the circuit with Moran and Macrae.

Selections: 1 – 2 – 4 – 6

The Plays:

• Win: #1 at 1-1

• Exacta: #1/2, 4, 6

• Trifecta: #1/2, 4, 6/2, 4, 6

• Pick 3 (Races 1-3): #1 with #9, 2, 4, 8 with #4, 7

Woodbine Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:43 PM ET; Optional Claiming $63.8k; 6 F All Weather; Field of 11 runners.

• #9 CATCH THE DRIFT (3-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Proven competitor at this configuration.

• #2 MIRAMICHI (9-2): Major Player. Balanced pace figures.

• #4 WHISKEY N ICE (8-1): Major Player. Top connections on the circuit with Civaci and Casse. Previous success in similar race types.

• #8 TANDHONEYWITHANE (6-1): Major Player. Race shape gives this one an edge. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 9 – 2 – 4 – 8

The Plays:

• Win: #9 at 3-1

• Exacta: #9/4, 8

Woodbine Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:18 PM ET; Maiden Optional Claiming $65.7k; 5 F All Weather; Field of 7 runners.

• #4 SEEKING MAGIC (9-5): Top pick. Salles puts this one in with a chance. Favorable class relief in this spot.

• #7 PERFECT SPARKLE (3-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Running well of late.

• #3 JAPONKA (8-1): Contender. Top connections on the circuit with Moran and Tharrenos. Previous success in similar race types.

• #5 WUNHAPPY WABBIT (10-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 4 – 7 – 3 – 5

The Plays:

• Win: #4 at 2-1

• Exacta: #4/3, 5

Woodbine Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:51 PM ET; Maiden Optional Claiming $65.7k; 5 F Turf; Field of 7 runners.

• #5 TEQUILASOUPERNOVA (2-1): Prime Win Player. Vives puts this one in with a chance.

• #1 FEDOROVA (5-2): Fringe Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.

• #4 CHEAT THE DEVIL (4-1): Underneath. Previous success in similar race types.

• #6 FLORIDA VACATION (6-1): Underneath. Race conditions fit this one well. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 5 – 1 – 4 – 6

The Plays:

• Win: #5 at 7-5

Woodbine Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:24 PM ET; HPIbet Marine Stakes $150k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 7 runners.

• #3 SCORCHING (2-1): Top pick. Favorable class relief in this spot. Race may setup for this runner.

• #6 MEGALODON (3-1): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here.

• #5 MANSETTI (6-1): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. Previous success in similar race types.

• #2 CHURCH AND STATE (5-2): Major Player. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 3 – 6 – 5 – 2

The Plays:

• Win: #3 at 3-1

• Exacta: #3/5

Woodbine Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:58 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $114.6k; 5 F Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #2 MISS VYVYANNE (2-1): Prime Win Player. Comes in with solid form. Race may setup for this runner.

• #6 OL’ BLONDIE (10-1): Contender. Running well of late. Seems to be up against the right competition.

• #3 CLAY SOLDIER (4-1): Contender. Has experience at this level. Previous success in similar race types.

• #4 SINCLAIRITY (8-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.

Selections: 2 – 6 – 3 – 4

The Plays:

• Win: #2 at 2-1

• Exacta Box: #2, 6, 4

Woodbine Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:32 PM ET; Selene Stakes $150k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 8 runners.

• #1 SOMETHINABOUTHER (2-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.

• #4 MADAME OBEY (6-1): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.

• #2 TIZ HER MONEY (8-1): Major Player. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race. Should sit a good trip.

• #3 NO TIME (4-1): Major Player. Fast enough on paper to compete. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 4 – 2 – 3

The Plays:

• Win: #1 at 5-2

• Exacta Box: #1, 4, 2

• Trifecta Box: #1, 4, 2

Woodbine Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 5:06 PM ET; bet365 Highlander Stakes $200k; 6 F Turf; Field of 8 runners.

• #5 PATCHES O’HOULIHAN (6-5): Top pick. Looks good based on the 93 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Proven competitor at this configuration.

• #1 MY BOY PRINCE (5-2): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Speed figures match this group well.

• #2 PLAYMEA TUNE (9-2): Contender. May be able find the right setup.

• #7 OLD CHESTNUT (15-1): Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 5 – 1 – 2 – 7

The Plays:

• Win: #5 at 8-5

• Exacta: #5/2, 7

Woodbine Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:39 PM ET; Dominion Day Stakes $150k; 1 1/8 M All Weather; Field of 8 runners.

• #1 BAIL US OUT (8-1): Longshot play of the day. Moran and Attard team up on this one. Fits well with this group. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.

• #2 FASHIONABLY FAB (6-1): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Should take a liking to the race shape.

• #3 STANLEY HOUSE (10-1): Major Player. Has experience at this level. Should sit a good trip.

• #8 CLASSIC MO TOWN (4-1): Major Player. Ran at this level last out. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 1 – 2 – 3 – 8

The Plays:

• Win: #1 at 4-1

• Exacta Box: #1, 2, 3

Woodbine Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 6:11 PM ET; Nassau Stakes $175k; 1 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #12 AUSTERE (6-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.

• #11 MISSION OF JOY (8-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Seems to be up against the right competition.

• #10 SWEET REBECCA (3-1): Major Player. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Previous success in similar race types.

• #4 CAITLINHERGRTNESS (2-1): Major Player. Debuting here, this mare is at short odds. Potential for talent. Could be grinding down the competition late.

Selections: 12 – 11 – 10 – 4

The Plays:

• Win: #12 at 9-2

• Exacta Key Box: #12/11, 10, 4

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