Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, June 1, 2023

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 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Sonofaship 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Lou’s Legacy 8.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Top of the Street 10.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Higgins Boat 3.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Call Me Andy 5.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 Hailstorm 5.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Card Trick 8.00 7.2 14-1
9 9 Let’s Go Mark 8.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Trailing Monster 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Magnificent Mile 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Lupo’s Legacy 2.00 1.1 2-1
2 2 Forge in Fire 3.50 3.5 7-1
5 5 Chitwood 10.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Philharmonic 15.00 5 10-1
3 3 Lots of Mischief 20.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Bourbon Fever 4.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 The Big Mozz 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Texas Ted 8.00 1.9 4-1
8 8 Little Steven 10.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Moncrief 3.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Platinum Ghost 5.00 4 8-1
5 5 Crepe Yarns 8.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Scat Danz 2.50 4.7 9-1
7 7 David’s Tuition 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Camp Hope 10.00 1 2-1
2 2 Hozier 20.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Stitched 5.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Gentle Soul 3.00 2.9 5-1
8 8 English Bee 3.50 3 6-1
7 7 Greyes Creek 20.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Caddo River 8.00 4.3 8-1
11 11 Gray’s Fable 12.00 4.4 8-1
9 9 Trademark 20.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Play Action Pass 8.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Kentucky Ghost 12.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Harlan Estate 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Pledgeofallegiance 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Prodigious Bay 3.50 1.7 3-1
4 4 Carmichael 3.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Cool Rags 6.00 3 6-1
5 5 Ram 4.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Oddsontony 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Ghostly Girl 4.00 1 2-1
8 8 Frigid Lady 4.50 3.4 6-1
2 2 Need Some Money 5.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Pachanga Loca 8.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Hidewright Away 4.50 4.1 8-1
9 9 Moon Magic Chrissy 3.50 4.3 8-1
4 4 Charlee Mae 12.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Pigalle 15.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Girl Afraid 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Bagboss 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Pro Oxidant 8.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Tulane Tryst 6.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Chasing Time 8.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Howling Time 2.50 5.6 11-1
7 7 Radical Right 12.00 6.6 13-1
8 8 Mister Mmmmm 10.00 8 15-1
6 6 Divine Leader 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Hidden Path 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 A La Carte 3.00 2.5 5-1
16 16 Santorini 3.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Blue Devil 15.00 4.5 8-1
12 12 Gamer 5.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Maasai Warrior 10.00 6.6 12-1
11 11 Solid Country Gold 12.00 7.9 15-1
9 9 Sam Stormy 20.00 8 15-1
10 10 Plausible Denile 15.00 8.9 17-1
5 5 Policy Option 3.50 9.8 18-1
4 4 Unleash the Power 10.00 11.1 21-1
14 14 He’s a Angel 30.00 11.9 23-1
13 13 Degree of Risk 20.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Boco 30.00 SCRATCH
19 19 Saqeel 4.50 SCRATCH
17 17 Spartan Army 4.00 SCRATCH
18 18 Tiwanaku 2.50 SCRATCH
3 3 Western Ghent 30.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Kentucky Cool 30.00 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.