Woodbine Picks: Victoria Stakes (07/12/2025)

The racing action from Woodbine on Saturday features the Victoria 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; Claiming $56.1k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 7 runners.

• #5 SOULMATE (9-5): Prime Win Player. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.

• #6 MEDIA SENSATION (2-1): Contender. Should take a liking to the race shape. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.

• #7 HEMLO GOLD (5-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. May be able to find the right setup.

• #2 SAILOR’S PASSION (6-1): Fringe Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance.

Selections: 5 – 6 – 7 – 2

The Plays:

• Win: #5 at 9-5

• Exacta: 5 / 6, 7

• Trifecta: 5 / 6, 7 / 6, 7, 2

Woodbine Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:34 P.M. ET; Starter Optional Claiming $36.3k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.

• #3 ROYAL HUDSON (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Comes in with solid form. Looks good based on the 76 speed rating. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.

• #4 FANORE (3-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.

• #1 VALLEY VICTORY (7-2): Major Player. The 78 speed rating is among the best.

• #6 HELL BENT (8-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 3 – 4 – 1 – 6

The Plays:

• Win: #3 at 9-2

• Exacta Box: 3, 4, 1

• Trifecta Box: 3, 4, 1

Woodbine Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:04 P.M. ET; Victoria Stakes $125k; 5 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 6 runners.

• #3 JUPITER (9-5): Top pick. Husbands puts this one in with a chance.

• #2 RUDE PROCEDURE (8-5): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet.

• #6 CASSON (3-1): Major Player. Should find today’s group a bit softer.

• #1 VALLEY OF KINGS (6-1): Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 3 – 2 – 6 – 1

The Plays:

• Win: #3 at 2-1

• Exacta: 3 / 2, 6

• Trifecta: 3 / 2, 6 / 2, 6, 1

Woodbine Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:35 P.M. ET; Maiden Special Weight $115.1k; 6 F Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #9 KINZIE GIRL (3-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form.

• #1 CLASSIC DISCOVERY (20-1): Major Player. Comes home strong.

• #5 WOLFBERRY (6-1): Major Player. Could jump up in the figures.

• #8 DIXIE LAW (4-1): Major Player. May be getting a weaker field.

Selections: 9 – 1 – 5 – 8

The Plays:

• Win: #9 at 3-1

• Exacta Box: 9, 1, 5

• Trifecta Box: 9, 1, 5

Woodbine Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:06 P.M. ET; Maiden Special Weight $115.1k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 8 runners.

• #4 TAP MY DESIRE (8-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition.

• #2 CLEARWATER BEACH (6-1): Major Player. Balanced pace figures.

• #5 ORION BEACH (5-2): Contender. May be able to find the right setup.

• #1 MIA MITOLE (12-1): Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts.

Selections: 4 – 2 – 5 – 1

The Plays:

• Win: #4 at 6-1

• Exacta: 4 / 2, 5

• Trifecta: 4 / 2, 5 / 2, 5, 1

Woodbine Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:38 P.M. ET; Maiden Special Weight $115.1k; 1 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #1 XARABELLA (5-2): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Barn has been solid.

• #2 HIBISCUS (3-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.

• #8 WORKOUT AFFAIR (7-2): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.

• #9 NORTH YORK (8-1): Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance.

Selections: 1 – 2 – 8 – 9

The Plays:

• Win: #1 at 5-2

• Exacta: 1 / 2, 8

• Trifecta: 1 / 2, 8 / 2, 8, 9

Woodbine Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:11 P.M. ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $114.6k; 1 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.

• #3 WEEHAWKEN (4-1): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort.

• #1 KITTEN’S ROMANCE (9-5): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition.

• #2 SECRET LOAD (3-1): Fringe Contender. May be able to find the right setup.

• #5 DESTINY RO (20-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 3 – 1 – 2 – 5

The Plays:

• Win: #3 at 3-1

• Exacta Box: 3, 1, 2

• Trifecta Box: 3, 1, 2

Woodbine Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:44 P.M. ET; My Dear Stakes $125k; 5 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 9 runners.

• #3 PAGEANT QUEEN (3-1): Top pick. Should improve off the debut.

• #6 ABDUL (5-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.

• #4 BORDER CZAR (8-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.

• #1 SOUPER DIVA (12-1): Major Player. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 3 – 6 – 4 – 1

The Plays:

• Win: #3 at 3-1

• Exacta Box: 3, 6, 4

• Trifecta Box: 3, 6, 4

• Pick 3 (races 8-10): #3, 6 with #7,8 with #6

Woodbine Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:18 P.M. ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $114.6k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 9 runners.

• #7 PRINCESS ANASTASIA (6-1): Best bet of the card. Should be able to work out a trip. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.

• #8 SULTANA (3-1): Major Player. Stamina to be in the mix late.

• #5 GOOD AS GONE (20-1): Contender. May be able to find the right setup.

• #1 SHADE OF PALE (20-1): Contender. Could be grinding down the competition late.

Selections: 7 – 8 – 5 – 1

The Plays:

• Win: #7 at 2-1

• Exacta: 7 / 8, 5

• Trifecta: 7 / 8, 5 / 8, 5, 1

Woodbine Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:52 P.M. ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $117.6k; About 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 7 runners.

• #6 EVER DANGEROUS (5-2): Prime Win Player. Race sets up perfectly.

• #2 TIZ ROMANTIC (8-1): Contender. Good race flow for this runner.

• #7 TWOWAYCROSSING (8-1): Contender. Has experience at this level.

• #5 ROSCAR (2-1): Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 6 – 2 – 7 – 5

The Plays:

• Win: #6 at 2-1

• Exacta: 6 / 2, 7

• Trifecta: 6 / 2, 7 / 2, 7, 5

Woodbine Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 6:26 P.M. ET; Maiden Optional Claiming $65.7k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #9 FORE FIVE BUCKS (15-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.

• #8 STARSHIP SERENITY (6-1): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well.

• #10 NASHYAN (20-1): Fringe Contender. Could jump up in the figures.

• #7 CHERVONARUTA (8-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 9 – 8 – 10 – 7

The Plays:

• Win: #9 at 8-1

• Exacta: 9 / 8, 10

• Trifecta: 9 / 8, 10 / 8, 10, 7

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