Woodbine Picks: Eclipse Stakes (5/30/2026)

Chris Adams

Written by: Chris Adams

Published: Sat May 30, 2026, 8:00 am ET

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

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Woodbine Picks: Eclipse Stakes (5/30/2026)

Woodbine Picks: Eclipse Stakes (5/30/2026)

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Claude responded: Woodbine Picks – Race 1

Woodbine Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 1:20 PM ET; Claiming $52.4k; 6 F All Weather; Field of 6 runners.

  • #1 BRENGUNGIRL (2-1): Top Pick. Comes in with solid form. Proven competitor at this configuration.
  • #3 MOBULA (3-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
  • #5 CATCH THE DRIFT (6-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. The 85 speed rating is among the best in the field.
  • #6 ENCHANTED FOREST (8-1): Major Player. Ran at this level last out. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.

Selections: 1 – 3 – 5 – 6

The Plays

Win: #1 at 7-5

Exacta: 1 / 3,5,6

Woodbine Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:49 PM ET; Claiming $39.9k; 6 F All Weather; Field of 7 runners.

  • #1 ISAAC LEO (2-1): Top Pick. Looks good based on the 82 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Barn has been solid.
  • #4 TIME ZAPPER (5-2): Major Player. Can run with these. Hernandez puts this one in with a chance.
  • #6 TEMPLE HALL (3-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Could wear these ones down late.
  • #5 DONTGOBACKONURWORD (12-1): Contender. Competitive numbers early and late. Fukumoto puts this one in with a chance.

Selections: 1 – 4 – 6 – 5

The Plays

Win: #1 at 7-5

Exacta: 1 / 4,5

Woodbine Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:20 PM ET; Optional Claiming $63.8k; 7 F All Weather; Field of 6 runners.

  • #3 TEQUILASOUPERNOVA (8-5): Top Pick. Barn has been solid. Pace figures factor early and late.
  • #1 WHY EM SEA AY (3-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Seems to be up against the right competition.
  • #5 SECRET LOAD (5-2): Major Player. This one's a fighter in the late stages. Nicholls puts this one in with a chance.
  • #6 I GOT MURPHED (6-1): Major Player. Race shape gives this one an edge. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 3 – 1 – 5 – 6

The Plays

Win: #3 at 6-5

Exacta: 3 / 1,6

Woodbine Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:50 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $115.1k; 5 F All Weather; Field of 7 runners.

  • #2 JUSTINE (2-1): Prime Win Player. Hernandez puts this one in with a chance. Barn has been solid.
  • #5 MEW N ME (5-2): Contender. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
  • #6 QUEEN JUNO (6-1): Underneath. This one's a fighter in the late stages. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #4 GOLDEN SUNSET (20-1): Underneath. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 6 – 4

The Plays

Win: #2 at 7-5

Pick 3 (Races 4-6): #2,5 with #1 with #5,6

Exacta: 2 / 5,6

Woodbine Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:20 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $117.6k; 5 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 7 runners.

  • #1 GO KART MOZART (9-5): Best Bet of the Card. Stamina to outlast the competition. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
  • #6 SCORCHING (8-5): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #5 MAGIC POWER (12-1): Contender. Consistent presence throughout the race. Has experience at this level.
  • #7 GILT EDGE (8-1): Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Recent races are solid.

Selections: 1 – 6 – 5 – 7

The Plays

Win: #1 at 1-1

Exacta: 1 / 5,7

Woodbine Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:50 PM ET; Belle Mahone Stakes $150k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 7 runners.

  • #5 ELYSIAN FIELD (8-5): Top Pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Fits well with this group.
  • #6 STYLISH SUE (3-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Top connections on the circuit with Hernandez and Sharp.
  • #1 NO TIME (7-2): Contender. Consistent presence throughout the race.
  • #7 HURRICANE CLAIR (6-1): Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Competitive numbers early and late.

Selections: 5 – 6 – 1 – 7

The Plays

Win: #5 at 6-5

Exacta: 5 / 6,7

Woodbine Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:20 PM ET; bet365 Eclipse Stakes $175k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 7 runners.

  • #4 JOKESTAR (2-1): Top Pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Stamina to outlast the competition.
  • #1 STANLEY HOUSE (10-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Trainer is having a great meet.
  • #7 RUNAWAY AGAIN (8-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
  • #3 SWIFT DELIVERY (7-2): Major Player. Recent races are solid. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 7 – 3

The Plays

Win: #4 at 7-5

Exacta: 4 / 1,7,3

Woodbine Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:50 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $114.6k; 6 F All Weather; Field of 9 runners.

  • #3 WAGNER (7-2): Top Pick. Races competitive with the top contenders. Vives puts this one in with a chance.
  • #2 HUMBER RIVER (10-1): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well. Trainer is having a great meet.
  • #6 WAR STRATEGY (5-2): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. The 93 speed rating is among the best in the field.
  • #9 LAST AMERICAN EXIT (10-1): Major Player. Top connections on the circuit with Aebly and Macrae. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 3 – 2 – 6 – 9

The Plays

Win: #3 at 3-1

Exacta Box: 3,6

Woodbine Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:20 PM ET; Jacques Cartier Stakes $150k; 6 F All Weather; Field of 8 runners.

  • #5 POSSIBLEMENTE (7-2): Top Pick. Race sets up perfectly. Fits well with this group.
  • #6 PLAYMEA TUNE (3-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #4 G T FIVE HUNDRED (5-2): Major Player. Speed figs match up nicely. Has experience at this level.
  • #7 LITHE SPIRIT (8-1): Major Player. Recent races are solid. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 5 – 6 – 4 – 7

The Plays

Win: #5 at 3-1

Exacta: 5 / 6,7

Woodbine Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:50 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $114.6k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 10 runners.

  • #6 TALBOT'S RIPLYN (7-2): Top Pick. Comes in with solid form. Looks good based on the 85 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
  • #3 DUNMORE BEACH (6-1): Major Player. Aebly puts this one in with a chance. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
  • #8 LA CULASSE (10-1): Major Player. May be able to find the right setup. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
  • #10 MIKELLE (3-1): Major Player. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 6 – 3 – 8 – 10

The Plays

Win: #6 at 3-1

Exacta: 6 / 3,8,10

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Chris Adams
Chris Adams

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