Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, November 3, 2022

Below is a table for each race of the day. The table is ordered by our algorythmically calculated expected order of finish. Our program takes into account past performances, workout times, speed ratings, recency, and breeder/jockey data amoung other data points.

Using the “Expected” column, the lower number is better. When there is a clear lowest value, we like that horse best to win. In situations where many horses share low numbers, we like those horses equally well. If no horse is under 3, the results are less clear to us and bettors should examine the race more closely.

Using the “Value” column, we present the minimum payout we would recommend betting the particular horse. Look for higher-paying odds than those listed if you like that horse.

Scratches are notated and will be updated as available.

RACE NUMBER 1 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Domitia Lucilla 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Sweet Beauty 4.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 My Tommy Lee 15.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Believing 4.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Monocacy 8.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Saint Eros Girl 2.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Funky Music 15.00 1 2-1
2 2 American Pure 2.50 1.2 2-1
6 6 Hometown Hero 1.60 2.7 5-1
3 3 Arthurian 4.00 3 6-1
4 4 Speed Boat 10.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Nineties Country 3.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Let Me Love You 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Giroovin 8.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Wicked Secret 3.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Booster Shot 8.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Winters Lion 8.00 6.1 11-1
3 3 Eight Straight 15.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Freezing Point 6.00 7.3 14-1
6 6 Atkins 5.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 High Fashion Lady 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 It Takes Heart 3.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Cupids Payday 5.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Condensation 5.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Happy Clouds 6.00 6.6 12-1
3 3 She’ll Never Know 3.50 7 13-1
4 4 Miss Addie Lynn 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Lantern’s Candy 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Sweet Valeria 10.00 2.3 4-1
9 9 Stupendous 8.00 3.1 6-1
12 12 Verdandi 3.00 4 8-1
5 5 Lil Red Cloud 12.00 4.2 8-1
10 10 Red Bee 12.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Yellow Creek Road 12.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Dogwoods Becca 20.00 6.9 13-1
2 2 Start Class 50.00 7 13-1
11 11 Arneis 20.00 7.1 13-1
4 4 Knelcock 20.00 7.8 15-1
8 8 Bird Hunter 3.50 8.2 16-1
13 13 Summer Autumn Rose 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Barstow 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Smokey Lee 12.00 2.6 5-1
10 10 Not Yet Charlie 2.50 4.7 9-1
4 4 Overthought 12.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Kidyounot 10.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Ferryboat 6.00 6 11-1
2 2 Deceiver 10.00 6.1 12-1
6 6 Hellorhighwater 3.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 Chasin Charlie 30.00 9.8 18-1
9 9 El Franco 8.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Tom’s Spirit 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Sergeant Countzler 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Frog Town 8.00 1.1 2-1
12 12 Creative Strategy 4.50 1.7 3-1
11 11 Street Swagg 6.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 F T W Slam 20.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 Double Strike 6.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Constitution Day 12.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Sacred Ground 6.00 3.1 6-1
10 10 Nikki’sthefavorite 20.00 3.3 6-1
9 9 Northern Runner 30.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Louisianimal 20.00 5.6 10-1
14 14 Reprehend 6.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Shortly 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Distorted Secrets 15.00 1 2-1
11 11 Stanley Market 6.00 2 4-1
9 9 Cant Be Touched 4.50 2.9 5-1
7 7 Ring Me Darling 5.00 3 6-1
1 1 Waters of Merom 12.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Loma Vista 5.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Zing 20.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Shezz Koldazice 4.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Annagangsta 12.00 6.5 12-1
2 2 Mohaylady 12.00 8 15-1
6 6 Keepmeinthe Moment 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Fast as Flight 0 0-1
2 2 Fast as Flight 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Elle of the Ball 8.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Toeris 5.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Duplicitous 8.00 1.8 3-1
11 11 Queen Judith 5.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Roc’s Princess 30.00 2.7 5-1
10 10 Joyful Applause 6.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 Fuente Ovejuna (GB) 3.50 4.4 8-1
8 8 Quaria Brava 12.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Dame Joviale 15.00 6.5 12-1
3 3 Two Sixtyone 4.50 SCRATCH
12 12 Casa de Goat 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Reserve Currency 0 0-1
Midnight Raid 0 0-1
10 10 Maasai Warrior 12.00 1 2-1
9 9 Bold Looker 10.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Midnight Raid 15.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Town Branch 15.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Victory March 6.00 5.9 11-1
12 12 Cawkab 5.00 7.2 14-1
7 7 Cant Be Doin That 30.00 8.2 15-1
4 4 Electromagnetic 6.00 8.4 16-1
2 2 Reserve Currency 8.00 8.5 16-1
11 11 York Tavern 6.00 9.2 17-1
8 8 Mount Craig 4.50 9.5 18-1
13 13 Mayan 6.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Under the Gun 10.00 SCRATCH

Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late scratches and other changes – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.