Woodbine Picks- Connaught Cup Stakes (7/19/2026)

The racing action from Woodbine on Saturday features the bet365 Connaught Cup Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Woodbine picks for the entire card!

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Woodbine Full Card Analysis

Woodbine Picks- Connaught Cup Stakes (7/19/2026)

Woodbine Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 1:00 PM ET; Claiming $28.6k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 6 runners.

• #5 BEAUTIFUL SKY (10-1): Longshot Play of the Day. Stamina to outlast the competition. Barn has been solid. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
• #1 THATSITTHATSALL (8-1): Major Player. Hoyte and Rombis team up on this one. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
• #4 MOVENTOTHECOUNTRY (2-1): Contender. Consistent presence throughout the race. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #3 AMAZIN QUEEN (5-2): Contender. Douglas puts this one in with a chance. Could be ready to hit a peak performance.

Selections: 5 – 1 – 4 – 3

The Plays

Win: #5 at 5-1

Trifecta: 5 / 1,4 / 1,4,3

Woodbine Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:30 PM ET; Claiming $56.1k; 5 F Turf; Field of 7 runners.

• #4 EXECUTIVE SUCCESS (9-5): Top Pick. Race may setup for this runner. Comes in with solid form.
• #7 SOUPERGIRL (2-1): Major Player. Comes home strong.
• #5 EMPTY GESTURE (5-2): Contender. Potential to kick home late. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #1 PRIMA (4-1): Fringe Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.

Selections: 4 – 7 – 5 – 1

The Plays

Win: #4 at 7-5

Exacta: 4 / 5,1

Woodbine Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:10 PM ET; Claiming $28.6k; 5 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 7 runners.

• #6 JINX ME (4-1): Top Pick. Looks good based on the 73 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Barn has been solid.
• #7 SERIOUS GREEN (6-1): Major Player. Running well of late.
• #3 WUNHAPPY WABBIT (8-1): Contender. Hard to argue with the recent races. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #4 MIDNITE SADIE (2-1): Contender. Recent races are solid. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 6 – 7 – 3 – 4

The Plays

Win: #6 at 3-1

Exacta: 6 / 7,3

Woodbine Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:41 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $114.6k; 5 F Turf; Field of 7 runners.

• #6 SHAK TOWN (7-5): Top Pick. Comes in with solid form. Reyes and Attard team up on this one.
• #1 IMPULSIVE BID (3-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Comes home strong.
• #2 ZIO CAVALLO (5-2): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
• #7 CAJUN INFLUENCE (7-2): Major Player. Recent races are solid. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 6 – 1 – 2 – 7

The Plays

Win: #6 at 6-5

Exacta: 6 / 1,2,7

Woodbine Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:12 PM ET; Claiming $56.1k; 6 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 6 runners.

• #5 POSEIDON STEEL (3-1): Top Pick. Races competitive with the top contenders. Barn has been solid.
• #3 INDY ONE (8-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Maragh puts this one in with a chance.
• #4 ARABIAN PRINCE (2-1): Major Player. Should sit a good trip.
• #1 INDIAN PEAK (5-2): Major Player. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 5 – 3 – 4 – 1

The Plays

Win: #5 at 5-2

Exacta: 5 / 3,1

Woodbine Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:43 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $114.6k; 7 1/2 F Turf; Field of 7 runners.

• #1 TANDHONEYWITHANE (7-2): Top Pick. Race sets up perfectly. Maragh puts this one in with a chance.
• #2 REGAL MOMENT (2-1): Major Player. Top connections on the circuit with Aebly and Simon. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
• #7 WHISKEY N ICE (3-1): Contender. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Previous success in similar race types.
• #4 RETAIL THERAPIST (6-1): Contender. Blackett and Pion team up on this one. Solid turn of foot.

Selections: 1 – 2 – 7 – 4

The Plays

Win: #1 at 3-1

Exacta: 1 / 2,7

Woodbine Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:15 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $115.1k; 6 F All Weather; Field of 11 runners.

• #6 KING'S COUNSEL (4-1): Top Pick. Race sets up perfectly. Barn has been solid.
• #4 DE LA RENTA (3-1): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #5 LOADED DECK (12-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
• #8 LAWRENCE THE GREAT (6-1): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 4 – 5 – 8

The Plays

Win: #6 at 3-1

Exacta: 6 / 4,5,8

Woodbine Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:47 PM ET; Nassau Stakes $200k; 1 M Turf; Field of 7 runners.

• #1 SULTANA (2-1): Top Pick. Barn has been solid. Solid closing kick.
• #6 BESSIE ABOTT (8-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Stamina to be in the mix late.
• #2 EQUITAS (12-1): Contender. Potential to have this pace fall just right. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #3 SALTY SENORITA (6-1): Contender. Civaci puts this one in with a chance.

Selections: 1 – 6 – 2 – 3

The Plays

Win: #1 at 7-5

Exacta: 1 / 6,3

Woodbine Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:22 PM ET; Plate Trial Stakes $200k; 1 1/8 M All Weather; Field of 12 runners.

• #4 MILITARY TIME (2-1): Top Pick. Fits well with this group. Aebly and Casse team up on this one.
• #10 CASSON (7-2): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Balanced pace figures.
• #6 HIGHWAYTOTHEMOON (6-1): Major Player. Consistent presence throughout the race.
• #8 FIRE AND WINE (20-1): Major Player. Trainer's horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 4 – 10 – 6 – 8

The Plays

Win: #4 at 7-5

Exacta: 4 / 10,6,8

Woodbine Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:57 PM ET; Woodbine Oaks Presented by Stella Artois $500k; 1 1/8 M All Weather; Field of 7 runners.

• #1 PIPER'S GIFT (5-2): Top Pick. Barn has been solid. Hernandez puts this one in with a chance.
• #2 DIXIE LAW (4-1): Major Player. Balanced pace figures.
• #7 LUSTER (6-5): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Has experience at this level.
• #6 BOLD TIME (8-1): Contender. Top connections on the circuit with Aebly and Carroll. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 1 – 2 – 7 – 6

The Plays

Win: #1 at 2-1

Exacta: 1 / 2,6

Woodbine Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 6:31 PM ET; bet365 Connaught Cup Stakes $200k; 7 1/2 F Turf; Field of 8 runners.

• #3 MAYCOCKS BAY (5-2): Top Pick. Race sets up perfectly.
• #6 PIPER'S FACTOR (7-2): Major Player. Aebly puts this one in with a chance. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #7 IRISH ACES (2-1): Major Player. Moran and Walsh team up on this one. Hard to argue with the recent races.
• #1 KING SIZE (6-1): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 3 – 6 – 7 – 1

The Plays

Win: #3 at 2-1

Exacta: 3 / 6,1

Woodbine Picks – Race 12

Post Time: 7:01 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $115.1k; 6 F All Weather; Field of 10 runners.

• #4 WAR LEGEND (5-2): Prime Win Player. Maragh and Casse team up on this one. Race sets up perfectly.
• #3 WILLFUL WARRIOR (7-2): Contender. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Speed figures match this group well.
• #7 SUPER TOM (4-1): Fringe Contender. This one's a fighter in the late stages. Previous success in similar race types.
• #5 AUNTIE'S BAMBINO (15-1): Underneath. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 4 – 3 – 7 – 5

The Plays

Win: #4 at 2-1

Pick 3 (Races 12-14): #4,3 with #8,1 with #7

Exacta: 4 / 3,7

Woodbine Picks – Race 13

Post Time: 7:31 PM ET; Maiden Optional Claiming $65.7k; 7 1/2 F Turf; Field of 8 runners.

• #8 MISTER DUDE (7-2): Top Pick. Barn has been solid.
• #1 MANN COURT (6-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #3 BIG SCREEN BOSS (9-5): Contender. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
• #5 SHAPOVAL (3-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 8 – 1 – 3 – 5

The Plays

Win: #8 at 3-1

Exacta: 8 / 1,3,5

Woodbine Picks – Race 14

Post Time: 8:01 PM ET; Maiden Optional Claiming $49.2k; 6 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 8 runners.

• #7 LITTLE THONIO (3-1): Best Bet of the Card. Solid breeding for this spot. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #4 JOLTED (5-2): Contender. Alderson and Minshall team up on this one. This one debuts at low odds. Backside buzz?
• #8 BONGINO WARRIOR (10-1): Underneath. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #5 MR. PERFECT (4-1): Underneath. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 7 – 4 – 8 – 5

The Plays

Win: #7 at 1-1

Exacta: 7 / 4,8,5

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