Woodbine Picks: Jacques Cartier Stakes (5/31/2025)

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

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Woodbine Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 1:05 P.M. ET; Jacques Cartier Stakes $150k; 6 F All Weather; Field of 4 runners.

• #2 PATCHES O’HOULIHAN (1-9-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race sets up perfectly.

• #3 SIMCOE (6-1): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.

• #4 OKIRO (8-1): Worth a look. Potential to have this pace fall just right. Not likely to be short in the stretch.

• #1 OLD CHESTNUT (12-1): Fringe Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 3 – 4 – 1

The Plays:

• Win: 2 at 1-1

• Exacta: 2,3

Woodbine Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:35 P.M. ET; Starter Optional Claiming $40.7k; 7 F All Weather; Field of 7 runners.

• #2 YORKVILLE (6-1): Longshot Play of the Day. Comes in with solid form. Previous success in similar race types. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.

• #6 EMBRACE MY UNCLE (2-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.

• #1 FIGHTER IN THE WIN (5-2): Major Player. Not likely to be short in the stretch.

• #7 HEAT MERCHANT (8-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 2 – 6 – 1 – 7

The Plays:

• Win: 2 at 2-1

• Exacta: 2,1

Woodbine Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:06 P.M. ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $117.6k; 1 M Turf; Field of 6 runners.

• #1 CREVALLE D’ORO (5-2): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Race sets up perfectly.

• #5 ENDURING (6-1): Major Player. Gets a top notch pilot in Moran.

• #3 VEERY (3-1): Contender. Having this jockey up can only help the chances. May be able to find the right setup.

• #6 PERHAPS TONIGHT (8-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 1 – 5 – 3 – 6

The Plays:

• Win: 5 at 2-1

• Exacta: 2,1

Woodbine Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:37 P.M. ET; Maiden Optional Claiming $65.7k; 7 F All Weather; Field of 11 runners.

• #4 TANDHONEYWITHANE (10-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Pace figures factor early and late.

• #10 SILENT STRIKE (6-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.

• #2 CODICIA POR VIDA (20-1): Major Player. Has experience at this level. Barn has been sending out runners.

• #5 SNATCHED (5-1): Major Player. Should still have enough in the reserves if there in the final furlong.

Selections: 4 – 10 – 2 – 5

The Plays:

• Win: 4 at 3-1

• Exacta: 3,1

Woodbine Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:09 P.M. ET; Optional Claiming $63.8k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 9 runners.

• #8 PIERRE (5-1): Best bet of the card. Race sets up perfectly. Top jock on the circuit with Moran. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.

• #3 BOWMAN’S RUN (5-2): Contender. Should take a liking to the race shape. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.

• #6 CABERNAYDO (3-1): Worth a look. This one’s a fighter in the late stages. Barn has been sending out runners.

• #7 CONACHER (12-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 8 – 3 – 6 – 7

The Plays:

• Win: 8 at 8-5

• Exacta: 8-5

Woodbine Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:41 P.M. ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $114.6k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #10 LEGAL CATCH (6-1): Prime Win Player. Top jock on the circuit with Moran. Proven competitor at this configuration.

• #4 J P HELLISH (7-2): Fringe Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.

• #11 BRING ME A CHECK (3-1): Worth a look. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Potentially ready to hit a top number.

• #2 FROSTED OVER (4-1): Fringe Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 10 – 4 – 11 – 2

The Plays:

• Win: 10 at 9-5

• Exacta: 9-5

Woodbine Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:13 P.M. ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $114.6k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 11 runners.

• #6 MAP’S A BREEZE (8-1): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Race sets up perfectly.

• #11 TOUR THE CITY (10-1): Major Player. Stamina to be in the mix late. Good race flow for this runner.

• #5 MEGALODON (2-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. The 83 speed rating is among the best in the field.

• #10 GOOD KING SAM (20-1): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 6 – 11 – 5 – 10

The Plays:

• Win: 5 at 4-1

• Exacta: 5,6,11

Woodbine Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:45 P.M. ET; HPIbet Royal North Stakes $150k; 6 1/2 F Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #2 TOUPIE (5-2): Prime Win Player. Race sets up perfectly. Races competitive with the top contenders.

• #8 EARHART (2-1): Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Trainer is having a great meet.

• #10 GAL IN A RUSH (6-1): Worth a look. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Previous success in similar race types.

• #7 MS. TART (12-1): Fringe Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 2 – 8 – 10 – 7

The Plays:

• Win: 2 at 9-5

• Exacta: 2/7,8,10

• Trifecta: 2/7,8,10/7,8,10

Woodbine Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:17 P.M. ET; bet365 Eclipse Stakes $175k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 8 runners.

• #7 WEBSLINGER (2-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Looks good based on the 97 speed rating which is among the top in the group.

• #2 DATAMAN (5-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Balanced pace figures.

• #1 POSSIBLEMENTE (10-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Has experience at this level.

• #5 CLASSIC MO TOWN (8-1): Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 7 – 2 – 1 – 5

The Plays:

• Win: 7 at 2-1

Woodbine Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:49 P.M. ET; Belle Mahone Stakes $150k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 9 runners.

• #2 CAITLINHERGRTNESS (2-1): Top pick. Should be able to work out a trip. Proven competitor at this configuration.

• #1 DANA’S BEAUTY (5-2): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Good race flow for this runner.

• #9 FASHIONABLY FAB (5-1): Contender. Could wear these ones down late.

• #4 LITERATE (6-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 1 – 9 – 4

The Plays:

• Win: 2 at 9-5

• Exacta: 1,2,9

Woodbine Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 6:20 P.M. ET; Maiden Special Weight $115.1k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 13 runners.

• #4 QUALITY PRESENCE (10-1): Prime Win Player. Pace figures factor early and late. Stamina to outlast the competition.

• #9 SERENADING KITTEN (3-1): Contender. Running well of late.

• #1 D’AURUM (4-1): Worth a look. Could wear these ones down late.

• #13 MY EMMY (6-1): Fringe Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 4 – 9 – 1 – 13

The Plays:

• Win: 4 at 2-1

• Exacta: 2-1

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