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Woodbine Full Card Analysis
Woodbine Picks: EP Taylor Stakes (08/16/2025)
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Woodbine Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 12:45 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $115.1k; 7 F Turf; Field of 9 runners.
• #9 THUNDERMAKER (5-2): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Looks good based on the 79 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #4 WILL WIN (3-1): Major Player. Lezcano puts this one in with a chance. Speed figures match this group well.
• #8 COURT (10-1): Contender. Should step forward from the first start. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #6 BUIUM (6-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 9 – 4 – 8 – 6
The Plays
Win: #9 at 3-1
Exacta: 9/ 4,8
Woodbine Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 1:17 PM ET; Maiden Optional Claiming $49.2k; 7 1/2 F Turf; Field of 13 runners.
• #3 CLOUD RIDER (7-2): Top pick. Should be able to work out a trip. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance.
• #8 TOP OF D MOUNTAIN (3-1): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #2 CRUMLIN TROUBLE (12-1): Contender. Should sit a good trip. Anderson puts this one in with a chance.
• #5 AINT NO GIRLY GIRL (8-1): Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.
Selections: 3 – 8 – 2 – 5
The Plays
Win: #3 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 3, 8
Woodbine Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 1:49 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $117.6k; 6 1/2 F Turf; Field of 9 runners.
• #7 SOCIETY’S THUNDER (3-1): Prime Win Player. Looks good based on the 93 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Barn has been solid.
• #9 NIAGARA SKYLINE (5-2): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #6 UPHILL DANCE (9-2): Contender. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Has experience at this level.
• #5 IRONSTONE (15-1): Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.
Selections: 7 – 9 – 6 – 5
The Plays
Win: #7 at 2-1
Trifecta: 7/ 9,6,5/ 9,6,5
Woodbine Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 2:22 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $114.6k; 7 F All Weather; Field of 8 runners.
• #3 LUNCH WITH BERNIE (10-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Looks good based on the 85 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #4 ONTARIO (2-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Good race flow for this runner.
• #7 MADAME OBEY (3-1): Major Player. This one’s a fighter in the late stages. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
• #5 WILL REIGN (6-1): Major Player. Trainer’s horses have been running. Lezcano puts this one in with a chance.
Selections: 3 – 4 – 7 – 5
The Plays
Win: #3 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 3, 4, 7
Woodbine Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 2:55 PM ET; Catch A Glimpse Stakes $150k; 6 1/2 F Turf; Field of 8 runners.
• #1 DYNA (3-1): Prime Win Player. Proven competitor at this configuration. Barn has been solid.
• #8 NACHO PROBLEM (6-1): Contender. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #6 SWEET FUSION (2-1): Contender. Speed figs match up nicely. Husbands puts this one in with a chance.
• #2 PIPER’S GIFT (8-1): Contender. Recent races are solid. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.
Selections: 1 – 8 – 6 – 2
The Plays
Win: #1 at 2-1
Trifecta: 1/ 6,8,2/ 6,8,2
Woodbine Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 3:30 PM ET; Optional Claiming $63.8k; 7 F All Weather; Field of 10 runners.
• #9 MIRAMICHI (5-2): Top pick. Pace figures factor early and late.
• #2 JUST MAGNIFICENT (7-2): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Top connections on the circuit with Munger and Chartrand-Hoek.
• #5 SCAT GIRL (8-1): Major Player. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
• #6 TANDHONEYWITHANE (6-1): Major Player. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 9 – 2 – 5 – 6
The Plays
Win: #9 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 9, 2, 5
Pick 3 (races 6-8): #9,2,5,6 with #4 with 7,5,6,3
Woodbine Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 4:14 PM ET; E. P. Taylor Stakes $750k; 1 1/4 M Turf; Field of 7 runners.
Best Bet of the Card
• #4 SHE FEELS PRETTY (3-5): Best bet of the card. Comes in with solid form. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #7 READY FOR SHIRL (7-2): Contender. Seems to be up against the right competition. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #1 VENENCIA (12-1): Contender. Hard to argue with the recent races. Speed figs match up nicely.
• #5 CAITLINHERGRTNESS (8-1): Contender. Recent races are solid. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 4 – 7 – 1 – 5
The Plays
Win: #4 at 1-1
Exacta: 4/ 7,1
Woodbine Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 4:49 PM ET; Bold Venture Stakes $150k; 6 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 8 runners.
Longshot Play of the Day
• #7 I’M A GAMBLER (8-1): Longshot play of the day. Barn has been solid. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
• #5 PLAYMEA TUNE (5-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Speed figures match this group well.
• #6 SIMCOE (2-1): Major Player. Should sit a good trip. The 97 speed rating is among the best in the field.
• #3 OLD CHESTNUT (20-1): Major Player. Trainer’s horses have been running. Moran and Drexler team up on this one.
Selections: 7 – 5 – 6 – 3
The Plays
Win: #7 at 4-1
Exacta: 7/ 5,6
Woodbine Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 5:34 PM ET; King’s Plate Stakes $1000k; 1 1/4 M All Weather; Field of 13 runners.
• #1 MANSETTI (10-1): Top pick. Moran and Attard team up on this one. Race sets up perfectly.
• #3 NOTORIOUS GANGSTER (9-2): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #12 SEDBURYS GHOST (6-1): Major Player. The 89 speed rating is among the best in the field. Has experience at this level.
• #10 NO TIME (7-2): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Competitive numbers early and late.
Selections: 1 – 3 – 12 – 10
The Plays
Win: #1 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 1, 3, 12
Woodbine Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 6:11 PM ET; bet365 King Edward Stakes $200k; 1 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.
• #6 LUCKY SCORE (12-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Races competitive with the top contenders.
• #3 CRUDEN BAY (5-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #8 GAS ME UP (6-1): Major Player. Prat puts this one in with a chance. Speed figs match up nicely.
• #4 WYOMING BILL (15-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 6 – 3 – 8 – 4
The Plays
Win: #6 at 5-2
Exacta: 6/ 3,8
Woodbine Picks – Race 11
Post Time: 6:44 PM ET; bet365 Soaring Free Stakes $150k; 6 1/2 F Turf; Field of 9 runners.
• #9 ARGOS (12-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Prat puts this one in with a chance.
• #6 BAYTOWN DREAMER (20-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #4 CASSON (2-1): Contender. May be able find the right setup.
• #5 JUPITER (7-2): Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 9 – 6 – 4 – 5
The Plays
Win: #9 at 5-2
Exacta: 9/ 4,5
Woodbine Picks – Race 12
Post Time: 7:14 PM ET; Optional Claiming $63.8k; 7 F All Weather; Field of 10 runners.
• #10 TUTTI CONTENTI (10-1): Top pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Barn has been solid.
• #3 WAR OF DESTINY (3-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Good race flow for this runner.
• #9 WESTMINSTER (20-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
• #1 LONNY’S GAMBLE (8-1): Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Aebly and Carroll team up on this one.
Selections: 10 – 3 – 9 – 1
The Plays
Win: #10 at 3-1
Exacta: 10/ 3,1
Woodbine Picks – Race 13
Post Time: 7:44 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $114.6k; 7 1/2 F Turf; Field of 13 runners.
• #13 FLY THE W (9-2): Prime Win Player. Races that could beat these. Solid closing kick.
• #3 JOURNEYMAN (7-2): Contender. Running well of late. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #1 MONTEREY BAY (2-1): Contender. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race.
• #10 GILT EDGE (12-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 13 – 3 – 1 – 10
The Plays
Win: #13 at 2-1
Trifecta: 13/ 3,1,10/ 3,1,10
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