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

Woodbine Picks: HPIBet Autumn Stakes (11/08/2025)
Woodbine Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 1:05 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $36.1k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 8 runners.
- #1 PADRAIG (9-2): Top pick. Pace figures factor early and late. Nicholls and Wright team up on this one.
- #2 LIBERTY BAY (5-2): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
- #8 WAHEELA (6-1): Fringe Contender. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race.
- #6 RACHAEL’S WAGON (3-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Hernandez puts this one in with a chance.
Selections: 1 – 2 – 8 – 6
The Plays
Win: #1 at 9-2
Exacta: 1/2,8
Woodbine Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 1:34 PM ET; Maiden Optional Claiming $65.7k; 6 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 7 runners.
- #7 BIG SCREEN BOSS (2-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race sets up perfectly.
- #1 AWESOME BEAT (9-5): Major Player. Running well of late. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #2 POCKET SPEED (7-2): Major Player. Speed figs match up nicely. Should sit a good trip.
- #3 SAMMYSAURUS REX (15-1): Underneath. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. May be getting a weaker field than last out.
Selections: 7 – 1 – 2 – 3
The Plays
Win: #7 at 5-2
Trifecta: 7/1,2/1,2,3
Woodbine Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 2:03 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $36.1k; 6 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 9 runners.
- #3 BALBONI’S CREW (3-1): Top pick. Decent form of late. Should be able to work out a trip.
- #1 SEEKING MAGIC (8-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
- #6 CELESTIAL HEART (6-1): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race.
- #7 RUM TALK (4-1): Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Competitive enough in recent efforts.
Selections: 3 – 1 – 6 – 7
The Plays
Win: #3 at 3-1
Exacta: 3/1,6
Woodbine Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 2:33 PM ET; Claiming $26.2k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 10 runners.
- #8 NONNO’S LITTLE BOY (7-5): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #1 CABERNAYDO (15-1): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
- #2 SO CALLED VACATION (8-1): Major Player. Has been running well enough recently. Aebly puts this one in with a chance.
- #10 CHANCEL (3-1): Major Player. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.
Selections: 8 – 1 – 2 – 10
The Plays
Win: #8 at 7-5
Trifecta: 8/1,2/1,2,10
Woodbine Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 3:03 PM ET; Maiden Optional Claiming $65.7k; 6 F All Weather; Field of 10 runners.
- #2 DADDY’S SECRET (5-2): Top pick. Favorable class relief in this spot.
- #3 AVA’S PRINCESS (5-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner.
- #8 GEORGIA RAIN (3-1): Contender. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race. Previous success in similar race types.
- #7 DEANNA (6-1): Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Race shape gives this one an edge.
Selections: 2 – 3 – 8 – 7
The Plays
Win: #2 at 5-2
Exacta: 2/3,8
Pick 3 (races 5-7): #2,3 with #4 with #5
Woodbine Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 3:34 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $115.1k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.
- #4 LA CULASSE (8-5): Prime Win Player. Barn has been solid. Moran puts this one in with a chance.
- #7 SCOTCH MIST (6-1): Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Comes home strong.
- #2 PINA COLADA (12-1): Contender. This one’s a fighter in the late stages. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
- #3 LAPIN DE PLAGE (5-2): Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Munger and Day-Phillips team up on this one.
Selections: 4 – 7 – 2 – 3
The Plays
Win: #4 at 8-5
Exacta: 4/7,2
Woodbine Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 4:05 PM ET; Maple Leaf Stakes $150k; 1 1/4 M All Weather; Field of 7 runners.

Best Bet of the Card
- #5 BLITZ (2-1): Best bet of the card. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Looks good based on the 93 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #7 SULTANA (12-1): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
- #1 HURRICANE CLAIR (7-2): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
- #2 FOR FLYING (6-1): Contender. Recent races are solid. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 5 – 7 – 1 – 2
The Plays
Win: #5 at 1-1
Exacta: 5/7,1
Woodbine Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 4:38 PM ET; Claiming $52.4k; 7 F All Weather; Field of 8 runners.
- #5 MOBULA (9-2): Top pick. Barn has been solid.
- #6 CLOUD RIDER (8-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
- #1 VRANA (12-1): Major Player. Moran and Ritchie team up on this one.
- #3 SKYLIGHT CAPER (6-1): Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 5 – 6 – 1 – 3
The Plays
Win: #5 at 9-2
Exacta: 5/6,1
Woodbine Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 5:11 PM ET; Bessarabian Stakes $150k; 7 F All Weather; Field of 16 runners.
- #16 ELLEN JAY (5-2): Top pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Should still have something in the tank late.
- #4 TRICKY TEMPER (12-1): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well. Should take a liking to the race shape.
- #12 CAITLINHERGRTNESS (2-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Has experience at this level.
- #13 STORMCAST (12-1): Major Player. Recent races are solid. May be getting a weaker field than last out.
Selections: 16 – 4 – 12 – 13
The Plays
Win: #16 at 5-2
Trifecta: 16/4,12/4,12,13
Woodbine Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 5:44 PM ET; HPIbet Autumn Stakes $150k; 1 1/8 M All Weather; Field of 13 runners.
- #4 LOOSE WIRE (20-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Should be able to work out a trip.
- #2 PARAMOUNT PRINCE (8-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Moran puts this one in with a chance.
- #1 SWIFT DELIVERY (3-1): Major Player. Husbands and Casse team up on this one. Has experience at this level.
- #9 CLASSIC MO TOWN (30-1): Major Player. Could be griding down the competition late. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 4 – 2 – 1 – 9
The Plays
Win: #4 at 5-1
Trifecta: 4/2,1/1,2,9
Woodbine Picks – Race 11
Post Time: 6:16 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $114.6k; 6 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 12 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day
- #12 TWO SIP SALLY (8-1): Longshot play of the day. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
- #7 FOURFIFTYFOUR (4-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Seems to be up against the right competition.
- #4 HOME FOR A REST (3-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
- #10 SALT (6-1): Major Player. Race shape gives this one an edge. Aebly and Attard team up on this one.
Selections: 12 – 7 – 4 – 10
The Plays
Win: #12 at 8-1
Exacta Box: 12,7,4
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