Woodbine Picks: Grade 3 Seagram Stakes (8/01/2026)

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

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Woodbine Picks: Grade 3 Seagram Stakes (8/01/2026)

Woodbine Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 1:00 PM ET; Claiming $41.3k; 5 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 6 runners.

• #1 TWIST OF SUGAR (9-5): Top Pick. Barn has been solid. Races competitive with the top contenders.
• #3 WILD RED (5-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Moran and Banach team up on this one.
• #2 COMPLEX SECRET (2-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Top connections on the circuit with Civaci and Mattin.
• #5 CLOSING APPEAL (6-1): Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 1 – 3 – 2 – 5

The Plays

Win: #1 at 7-5

Exacta: 1 / 3,2

Woodbine Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:32 PM ET; Claiming $57k; 6 F All Weather; Field of 7 runners.

• #4 CAMPUS QUEEN (5-2): Top Pick. Barn has been solid. Looks good based on the 80 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #6 YOU BE THE JUDGE (3-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner.
• #5 SKYDIGGER (9-2): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #2 FRAC IS THE JUDGE (7-2): Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge. Moran puts this one in with a chance.

Selections: 4 – 6 – 5 – 2

The Plays

Win: #4 at 2-1

Exacta: 4 / 6,5,2

Woodbine Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:05 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $125.5k; 5 F Turf; Field of 6 runners.

• #3 ALPHA GAMMA GIRL (3-1): Prime Win Player. Solid breeding for this spot. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #6 LAKOTA LADY (6-5): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
• #1 SIENNA AURA (10-1): Contender. Could wear these ones down late. May be able to find the right setup.
• #5 CHARMINGLY EVASIVE (5-2): Fringe Contender. Recent races are solid. Wilson and Casse team up on this one.

Selections: 3 – 6 – 1 – 5

The Plays

Win: #3 at 5-2

Pick 3 (Races 3-5): #3,6 with #3 with #3,1

Exacta: 3 / 1,5

Woodbine Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:38 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $86k; 5 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 7 runners.

• #3 ROAD TO GLORY (9-5): Best Bet of the Card. Looks good based on the 75 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Favorable class relief in this spot.Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #6 LONGSHOT LEO (2-1): Contender. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Top connections on the circuit with Hernandez and Desruisseaux.
• #1 FORZA (6-1): Fringe Contender. Pedigree fits in this spot. Previous success in similar race types.
• #7 LORD YORKTON (5-1): Underneath. Campos and Chircop team up on this one. Could be grinding down the competition late.

Selections: 3 – 6 – 1 – 7

The Plays

Win: #3 at 1-1

Exacta: 3 / 6,1

Woodbine Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:11 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $125k; 5 F Turf; Field of 6 runners.

• #3 CHROMEPLATED HEART (3-1): Top Pick. Comes in with solid form. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #1 BREEZERO (7-5): Major Player. Running well of late. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #2 XARABELLA (6-1): Major Player. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #4 JUSTINE (9-2): Major Player. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Recent races are solid.

Selections: 3 – 1 – 2 – 4

The Plays

Win: #3 at 5-2

Exacta: 3 / 2,4

Woodbine Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:44 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $86k; 5 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 13 runners.

• #4 WILLING GUEST (4-1): Top Pick. Race may setup for this runner. Barn has been solid.
• #5 MARCH (3-1): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
• #10 FRANCINE'S HONOUR (6-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Top connections on the circuit with Maragh and Attard.
• #9 HONOR MY LEGACY (10-1): Major Player. Civaci and Mattine team up on this one. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 4 – 5 – 10 – 9

The Plays

Win: #4 at 3-1

Exacta: 4 / 5,10,9

Woodbine Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:17 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $128.2k; 6 F All Weather; Field of 7 runners.

• #1 GIVE ME THE BOOTS (6-1): Longshot Play of the Day. Looks good based on the 93 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Pace figures factor early and late. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
• #5 LUDICROUS (5-2): Major Player. Running well of late. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #7 LUZ DE LA LUNA (7-2): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
• #3 MINIMUM FORTY (3-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 5 – 7 – 3

The Plays

Win: #1 at 5-1

Trifecta: 1 / 5,7 / 5,7,3

Woodbine Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:50 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $125k; 7 1/2 F Turf; Field of 7 runners.

• #2 AMERICATHEGREAT (8-5): Top Pick. Barn has been solid. Race may setup for this runner.
• #1 SPA PROSPECTOR (3-1): Major Player. Productive recent form. Aebly and Casse team up on this one.
• #3 MEW N ME (10-1): Major Player. Speed figs match up nicely. Potential to kick home late.
• #4 SNOW FLOWER (8-1): Major Player. Recent races are solid. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 1 – 3 – 4

The Plays

Win: #2 at 6-5

Exacta: 2 / 1,3

Woodbine Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:25 PM ET; Seagram Cup Stakes $175k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 9 runners.

• #2 RUNAWAY AGAIN (5-2): Top Pick. Race sets up perfectly. Fits well with this group.
• #9 PARAMOUNT PRINCE (3-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #6 NOTORIOUS GANGSTER (7-2): Major Player. Speed figs match up nicely. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
• #4 WAR COURT (15-1): Major Player. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 2 – 9 – 6 – 4

The Plays

Win: #2 at 2-1

Exacta: 2 / 9,6,4

Woodbine Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 6:00 PM ET; Maiden Optional Claiming $71.7k; 5 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 9 runners.

• #5 LITTLE LOLA (2-1): Prime Win Player. Favorable class relief in this spot. Solid breeding for this spot.
• #8 SUPERFLY CHICK (7-2): Contender. Running well of late. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #3 PRETTY VICIOUS (6-1): Underneath. May be able to find the right setup. Top connections on the circuit with Munger and Mayhe.
• #4 PLANTANITA (4-1): Underneath. May be a better effort in the 2nd start. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 5 – 8 – 3 – 4

The Plays

Win: #5 at 7-5

Exacta: 5 / 8,4

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