Woodbine Picks: Grade 3 Seaway Stakes (8/22/2026)
Written by: Chris Adams
Published: Sat Aug 22, 2026, 9:00 am ET
Read Time: 6 minutes
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The racing action from Woodbine on Saturday features the Seaway Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Woodbine picks for the entire card!
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Woodbine Full Card Analysis
Woodbine Picks: Grade 3 Seaway Stakes (8/22/2026)
Woodbine Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 1:00 PM ET; Claiming $41.3k; 5 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 6 runners.
- #3 PADRAIG (3-1): Top Pick. Race may setup for this runner. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
- #6 INTERIM ANALYSIS (2-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Good race flow for this runner.
- #1 KNOWING (5-2): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #4 SOUPER STRIDER (9-2): Contender. Civaci and Brooker team up on this one. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.
Selections: 3 – 6 – 1 – 4
The Plays
Win: #3 at 5-2
Exacta: 3 / 6,1,4
Woodbine Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 1:30 PM ET; Maiden Optional Claiming $53.6k; 6 F All Weather; Field of 6 runners.
- #3 PARTY HOTLINE (2-1): Top Pick. Pace figures factor early and late. Favorable class relief in this spot.
- #6 FRAC'S C E O (5-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
- #1 C C ATHENA (3-1): Contender. This one's a fighter in the late stages.
- #4 RED SYMPHONY (5-1): Underneath. Trainer's horses have been running. Race shape gives this one an edge.
Selections: 3 – 6 – 1 – 4
The Plays
Win: #3 at 7-5
Exacta: 3 / 6,1
Woodbine Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 2:05 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $125.5k; 6 F Turf; Field of 7 runners.
- #7 CHARMINGLY EVASIVE (9-5): Prime Win Player. Comes in with solid form. Should be able to work out a trip.
- #5 HEADSPIN (5-2): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #3 BORIKA (8-1): Fringe Contender. Potential to kick home late. Civaci puts this one in with a chance.
- #6 BEAUTIFUL THINGS (6-1): Fringe Contender. Should still have enough in the reserves if there in the final furlong.
Selections: 7 – 5 – 3 – 6
The Plays
Win: #7 at 7-5
Exacta: 7 / 5,3,6
Woodbine Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 2:36 PM ET; Claiming $57k; 6 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 7 runners.
- #1 KEYTOTHEPARK (9-5): Top Pick. Should be able to work out a trip. Races that could beat these.
- #2 MOMANDA (12-1): Major Player. Balanced pace figures. Seems to be up against the right competition.
- #5 ADORABLE ANGEL (3-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #4 VELOCITA (6-1): Major Player. Trainer's horses have been running. Aebly and Mattine team up on this one.
Selections: 1 – 2 – 5 – 4
The Plays
Win: #1 at 7-5
Pick 3 (Races 4-6): #1,5 with #7 with #1,6
Exacta: 1 / 2,5,4
Woodbine Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 3:05 PM ET; Maiden Optional Claiming $71.7k; 6 F All Weather; Field of 7 runners.
- #7 LITTLE LOLA (8-5): Best Bet of the Card. Barn has been solid. Should be able to work out a trip. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #5 LET IT ALL OUT (5-2): Fringe Contender. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Should take a liking to the race shape.
- #3 ILLY (7-2): Underneath. Previous success in similar race types.
- #2 ONE SHOT SCOTT (10-1): Underneath. Trainer's horses have been running. Should still have enough in the reserves if there in the final furlong.
Selections: 7 – 5 – 3 – 2
The Plays
Win: #7 at 1-1
Exacta: 7 / 5,3
Woodbine Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 3:36 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $125.5k; 1 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.
- #1 JAZZY SCOOPS (10-1): Longshot Play of the Day. Shouldn't have trouble getting the distance. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
- #6 ROSE (4-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #4 MERCKX (3-1): Contender. Should step forward from the first start. The 84 speed rating is among the best in the field.
- #8 HER SEQUEL (10-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 1 – 6 – 4 – 8
The Plays
Win: #1 at 5-1
Trifecta: 1 / 6,4 / 6,4,8
Woodbine Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 4:08 PM ET; Seaway Stakes $175k; 7 F All Weather; Field of 8 runners.
- #8 CREED'S GOLD (6-5): Top Pick. Comes in with solid form. Barn has been solid.
- #6 REAGAN'S FLAME (3-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #2 ELYSIAN FIELD (4-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. May be able to find the right setup.
- #7 BESSIE ABOTT (15-1): Contender. Recent races are solid. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 8 – 6 – 2 – 7
The Plays
Win: #8 at 6-5
Exacta: 8 / 6,2,7
Woodbine Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 4:40 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $125k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 7 runners.
- #6 AMERICATHEGREAT (9-5): Top Pick. Comes in with solid form. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
- #5 FAITH UNDERSTOOD (12-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #7 ONTOLOGY (7-2): Major Player. Top connections on the circuit with Moran and Attard.
- #3 I'VE GOT THE HONEY (6-1): Contender. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.
Selections: 6 – 5 – 7 – 3
The Plays
Win: #6 at 7-5
Exacta: 6 / 5,7,3
Woodbine Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 5:12 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $125k; 5 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 9 runners.
- #6 MAXIMUM FIFTY (9-5): Top Pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Pace figures factor early and late.
- #3 CHROMEPLATED HEART (3-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #9 SCARY SPEEDY (12-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
- #5 VERDEJO (15-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Could be grinding down the competition late.
Selections: 6 – 3 – 9 – 5
The Plays
Win: #6 at 7-5
Exacta: 6 / 3,9
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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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