Woodbine Picks: Grade 3 Royal North Stakes (6/27/2026)

Chris Adams

Written by: Chris Adams

Published: Sat Jun 27, 2026, 9:00 am ET

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

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Woodbine Picks: Grade 3 Royal North Stakes (6/27/2026)

Woodbine Picks: Grade 3 Royal North Stakes (6/27/2026)

Woodbine Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 1:00 PM ET; Starter Allowance $40.7k; 6 F All Weather; Field of 6 runners.

  • #4 SHESHIMAINTENANCE (1-1): Best Bet of the Card. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
  • #5 JUST FOLLOW ME (4-1): Contender. Alderson puts this one in with a chance. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
  • #3 CHIPOTLE PEPPER (3-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Consistent presence throughout the race.
  • #6 FOREST B (15-1): Fringe Contender. Could be grinding down the competition late. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 4 – 5 – 3 – 6

The Plays

Win: #4 at 1-1

Pick 3 (Races 1-3): #4 with #3,7 with #5,6

Exacta: 4 / 5,3

Woodbine Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:45 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $115.1k; 7 F All Weather; Field of 7 runners.

  • #3 ADA CLARE (2-1): Prime Win Player. Pace figures factor early and late. Favorable class relief in this spot.
  • #7 GOLDEN SUNSET (6-1): Contender. Good race flow for this runner. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
  • #6 PARTY CENTRAL (7-2): Fringe Contender. Previous success in similar race types. This one's a fighter in the late stages.
  • #5 MISS BRIT (5-1): Fringe Contender. May be a better effort in the 2nd start. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 3 – 7 – 6 – 5

The Plays

Win: #3 at 7-5

Exacta: 3 / 7,6,5

Woodbine Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:20 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $115.1k; 5 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 6 runners.

  • #5 MELONI (2-1): Prime Win Player. Barn has been solid. Proven competitor at this configuration.
  • #6 WILLING GUEST (7-5): Contender. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
  • #3 KARAT GOLD (12-1): Underneath. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #2 TOBERMORY (4-1): Underneath. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 5 – 6 – 3 – 2

The Plays

Win: #5 at 7-5

Exacta: 5 / 3,2

Woodbine Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:53 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $114.6k; 5 F Turf; Field of 6 runners.

  • #2 BREEZERO (2-1): Top Pick. Solid closing kick. Race sets up perfectly.
  • #5 JUSTINE (5-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Should take a liking to the race shape.
  • #3 EXECUTIVE SUCCESS (3-1): Fringe Contender. Potential to kick home late. The 90 speed rating is among the best in the field.
  • #1 CHROMEPLATED HEART (9-2): Fringe Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 3 – 1

The Plays

Win: #2 at 7-5

Exacta: 2 / 5,3

Woodbine Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:26 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $115.1k; 6 F All Weather; Field of 9 runners.

  • #8 ELUSIVE YAUPON (5-2): Top Pick. Moran puts this one in with a chance. Race sets up perfectly.
  • #3 ABDUL (3-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #2 INESCAPABLE (12-1): Contender. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Could wear these ones down late.
  • #4 BEACH IS A BREEZE (6-1): Underneath. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 8 – 3 – 2 – 4

The Plays

Win: #8 at 2-1

Exacta: 8 / 3,2

Woodbine Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 4:01 PM ET; Marine Stakes $150k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 6 runners.

  • #1 CASSON (9-5): Top Pick. Should be able to work out a trip. Hernandez and Casse team up on this one.
  • #6 YUKON STRIKER (2-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner.
  • #2 MAGICAL FACTOR (5-2): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. Should sit a good trip.
  • #5 BRACHETTO (10-1): Major Player. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 1 – 6 – 2 – 5

The Plays

Win: #1 at 7-5

Exacta Box: 1,6

Woodbine Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:35 PM ET; bet365 Highlander Stakes $200k; 5 F Turf; Field of 7 runners.

  • #6 GOLDEN AFTERNOON (9-5): Prime Win Player. Solid closing kick. Looks good based on the 89 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
  • #5 WESTERN WHIRL (6-1): Contender. Should take a liking to the race shape. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
  • #4 OUTLAW KID (3-1): Contender. Civaci puts this one in with a chance. Previous success in similar race types.
  • #2 G T FIVE HUNDRED (8-1): Contender. Campos and Desruisseaux team up on this one. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 6 – 5 – 4 – 2

The Plays

Win: #6 at 6-5

Exacta: 6 / 5,4,2

Woodbine Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 5:08 PM ET; Selene Stakes $150k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 7 runners.

  • #1 DIXIE LAW (2-1): Top Pick. Comes in with solid form. Top connections on the circuit with Hernandez and Desruisseaux.
  • #2 LUSTER (3-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #6 LAKE LOUISE (8-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
  • #3 BOLD TIME (5-2): Major Player. Recent races are solid. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 1 – 2 – 6 – 3

The Plays

Win: #1 at 7-5

Exacta: 1 / 2,6,3

Woodbine Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:41 PM ET; Dominion Day Stakes $150k; 1 1/8 M All Weather; Field of 7 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

  • #2 RUNAWAY AGAIN (8-1): Longshot Play of the Day. Comes in with solid form. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
  • #4 SWIFT DELIVERY (6-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #1 PARAMOUNT PRINCE (5-2): Major Player. Consistent presence throughout the race. Should sit a good trip.
  • #7 NOTORIOUS GANGSTER (2-1): Major Player. Trainer's horses have been running. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 2 – 4 – 1 – 7

The Plays

Win: #2 at 5-1

Trifecta: 2 / 4,1 / 4,1,7

Woodbine Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 6:14 PM ET; HPIbet Royal North Stakes $150k; 7 1/2 F Turf; Field of 12 runners.

  • #8 REAGAN'S FLAME (7-2): Top Pick. Shouldn't have trouble getting the distance.
  • #4 SHIFTY (4-1): Major Player. Hernandez and Casse team up on this one. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
  • #12 QUADRUPLE (8-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
  • #9 OZARA (5-2): Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Moran puts this one in with a chance.

Selections: 8 – 4 – 12 – 9

The Plays

Win: #8 at 3-1

Exacta: 8 / 4,12

Woodbine Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 6:47 PM ET; Maiden Optional Claiming $65.7k; 6 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 13 runners.

  • #11 KATHERINE'S CUB (7-2): Top Pick. Odds suggest this mare is ready to fire on debut. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
  • #3 ANGEL DANIELLE (8-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Should take a liking to the race shape.
  • #9 LITTLE LOLA (12-1): Contender. Consistent presence throughout the race. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #6 ROSE FORTUNE (3-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 11 – 3 – 9 – 6

The Plays

Win: #11 at 3-1

Exacta: 11 / 3,9,6

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Chris Adams
Chris Adams

Chris first got introduced to horse racing in 2009 at Canterbury Park (Shakopee, MN). Along with handicapping and betting, Chris has worked as a teller at his local track and participated in ownership partnerships. He now enjoys sharing his passion with his wife and two young daughters who love going out to the track each and every summer.

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