The racing action from Woodbine on Saturday features the bet 365 Valedictory Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Woodbine picks for the entire card!
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Woodbine Full Card Analysis
Woodbine Picks: Grade 3 Valedictory (12/06/2025)
Woodbine Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 1:05 PM ET; Claiming $29.4k; 6 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 7 runners.
- #3 GIZMO’S B F F (5-2): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Race sets up perfectly.
- #4 GENIUS OF LOVE (6-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
- #7 KAVALA (3-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #2 IRON PYRITE (15-1): Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.
Selections: 3 – 4 – 7 – 2
The Plays
Win: #3 at 5-2
Exacta: 3/4,7
Woodbine Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 1:34 PM ET; Claiming $26.2k; 6 F All Weather; Field of 9 runners.
Longshot Play of the Day
- #1 GET OUT THE VOTE (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Barn has been solid. Races competitive with the top contenders. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
- #4 EM CHAMAS (2-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Should take a liking to the race shape.
- #2 NAUGHTY DESTINY (5-2): Major Player. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Hernandez puts this one in with a chance.
- #3 ROSIEPOSIE (10-1): Major Player. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Could be griding down the competition late.
Selections: 1 – 4 – 2 – 3
The Plays
Win: #1 at 6-1
Trifecta: 1/4,2/2,3,4
Woodbine Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 2:03 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $40.7k; 7 F All Weather; Field of 7 runners.
- #6 LOGISTICS (2-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Pace figures factor early and late.
- #7 GALLEY HEAD (9-5): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well.
- #3 VOICE FROM ABOVE (4-1): Fringe Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #2 TWISTING PISTONS (6-1): Underneath. Munger puts this one in with a chance.
Selections: 6 – 7 – 3 – 2
The Plays
Win: #6 at 2-1
Exacta: 6/7,3
Woodbine Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 2:33 PM ET; Maiden Optional Claiming $49.2k; 1 M 70 Y All Weather; Field of 8 runners.
- #2 DIGITAL SECURITY (8-5): Top pick. Pace figures factor early and late. Looks good based on the 69 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
- #5 FOG D’ORO (3-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Flores puts this one in with a chance.
- #4 DIXIE DOLL (6-1): Major Player. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race. The 67 speed rating is among the best in the field.
- #3 FULLY COMPLETELY (4-1): Fringe Contender. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 2 – 5 – 4 – 3
The Plays
Win: #2 at 8-5
Trifecta: 2/5,4/3,4,5
Woodbine Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 3:03 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $115.1k; 6 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 7 runners.
- #1 SHE REIGNS (9-2): Prime Win Player. Race sets up perfectly. Favorable class relief in this spot.
- #5 MIGHTY TANNER (3-1): Contender. Moran puts this one in with a chance. Should take a liking to the race shape.
- #6 ELUSIVE YAUPON (8-5): Contender. Hernandez puts this one in with a chance. Previous success in similar race types.
- #2 WHISKEY OVER WINE (10-1): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out.
Selections: 1 – 5 – 6 – 2
The Plays
Win: #1 at 9-2
Exacta Box: 1,5,6
Woodbine Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 3:33 PM ET; Optional Claiming $63.8k; 6 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 8 runners.
- #6 GONE WITH DUWYN (2-1): Top pick. Looks good based on the 79 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
- #4 AVA’S PRINCESS (3-1): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Balanced pace figures.
- #8 MY COVENANT (7-2): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
- #2 CHARGETHATMOUNTAIN (6-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 6 – 4 – 8 – 2
The Plays
Win: #6 at 2-1
Exacta: 6/4,8
Woodbine Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 4:03 PM ET; Optional Claiming $63.8k; 7 F All Weather; Field of 7 runners.
- #3 REVELER’S ROW (9-5): Top pick. Looks good based on the 85 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
- #7 I GOT MURPHED (5-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition.
- #4 HYMN TO HER (10-1): Fringe Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Could wear these ones down late.
- #6 TEQUILASOUPERNOVA (2-1): Fringe Contender. Looks to be the class of this field.
Selections: 3 – 7 – 4 – 6
The Plays
Win: #3 at 9-5
Exacta: 3/7,4
Woodbine Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 4:36 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $115.1k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 7 runners.
- #5 SOLO MISSION (3-1): Prime Win Player. Looks good based on the 84 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #2 KEYTOTHEPARK (8-1): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #7 D’AURUM (6-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race.
- #1 FOR ARROGATE (2-1): Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 5 – 2 – 7 – 1
The Plays
Win: #5 at 3-1
Exacta Box: 5,2,7
Pick 3 (races 8-10): #5 with #2,3,6 with #9
Woodbine Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 5:09 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $117.6k; 1 1/8 M All Weather; Field of 6 runners.
- #2 TOUR THE CITY (2-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Barn has been solid.
- #3 POSSIBLEMENTE (6-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Good race flow for this runner.
- #6 SKYRO (9-2): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. Consistent presence throughout the race.
- #5 HE’S NOT JOKING (7-2): Contender. Should have the stamina to be involved late.
Selections: 2 – 3 – 6 – 5
The Plays
Win: #2 at 2-1
Exacta: 2/3,6
Woodbine Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 5:42 PM ET; bet 365 Valedictory Stakes $150k; 1 1/2 M All Weather; Field of 9 runners.
Best Bet of the Card
- #9 JOKESTAR (3-1): Best bet of the card. Looks good based on the 101 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Top connections on the circuit with Hernandez and Attard. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #6 COOL KISS (10-1): Longshot Contender. Speed numbers that stack up very well with the top of this field.
- #5 TOSEN WISH (2-1): Contender. May be the class of this group and that could be enough to compete here.
- #1 ZABO (20-1): Underneath. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
Selections: 9 – 6 – 5 – 1
The Plays
Win: #9 at 1-1
Exacta: 9/1,5,6
Woodbine Picks – Race 11
Post Time: 6:14 PM ET; Claiming $56.1k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 9 runners.
- #3 ONE MORE BREW (7-2): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Races competitive with the top contenders.
- #6 GRANDSON (8-1): Major Player. Balanced pace figures.
- #8 EVER DANGEROUS (5-2): Major Player. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Hernandez puts this one in with a chance.
- #5 HEMLO GOLD (3-1): Contender. Competitive numbers early and late. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 3 – 6 – 8 – 5
The Plays
Win: #3 at 7-2
Exacta: 3/6,8
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