Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, September 20, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Shes a Secret 0 0-1
6 6 Goldblooded 3.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Shes a Secret 4.50 2.1 4-1
4 4 Social Mandate 6.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Tamara’s Way 5.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Dogwoodsmilliejane 6.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Cool Carol 20.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Oath of Allegiance 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Dooblay 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Wreck It Ruby 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Puckered 5.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Choctaw Grace 4.00 2.2 4-1
8 8 Espere 12.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Jayce and Liam 15.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Autism Compassion 15.00 6.9 13-1
2 2 Rose Darling 15.00 8.2 16-1
9 9 Scarlet Miss 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Coastal Defense 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Master Game 3.00 1.1 2-1
1 1 Treaty 2.50 2.3 4-1
2 2 Long Crow 5.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Sant’ Antimo 4.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Navy Cross 12.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Call Me Gusto 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Booster Shot 10.00 1 2-1
4 4 My Brother Keith 3.50 1.7 3-1
8 8 Creative Way 3.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Gordy’s Label 5.00 3 6-1
7 7 Solevo 5.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Honor Gold 4.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Spuns Son 10.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Scotch No Rocks 20.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 Generation 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Stormquist 1.20 1 2-1
1 1 Notorious Sixohtwo 15.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Jackson D 8.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Debt Paid 10.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Waldrip 5.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 East From West 8.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Vino Fa Danza 12.00 5.9 11-1
9 9 Wecallemfuncoupons 6.00 6.1 11-1
7 7 Redheadedstranger 20.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Wauhatchie 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Beauxs Artes 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Mischievous Gal 3.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Mean Sue 4.50 2.3 4-1
5 5 Ball Gown 5.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Wiki Lio 6.00 3.3 6-1
9 9 Candy Kick 8.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Mended We Stand 10.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 My Blue Valentine 15.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Summer of Mischief 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Shimmer Me Timbers 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Coppola 1.80 1.6 3-1
5 5 Bodenheimer 5.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Kavod 4.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Vulcan 5.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Johnny Unleashed 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Blue Light 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Briterdayzahead 6.00 2.1 4-1
11 11 Lark’s Mischief 10.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Giant Mischief 2.50 2.3 4-1
8 8 Two Eagles River 12.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Bromley 12.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 Major Blue 12.00 4.4 8-1
9 9 Retained 8.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Olazabal 30.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 Release McCraken 20.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Elite Forces 5.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Cortese 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Shimmering Allure 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Despo’s Dream 10.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Promisemeanempire 5.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Up On the Edge 3.50 4.1 8-1
2 2 Gold Del Mar 6.00 4.7 9-1
11 11 Naughty Miss 12.00 5.2 10-1
10 10 Wee Bit O Mischief 12.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Rock Star Doctor 12.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Indy Label 15.00 6.1 11-1
3 3 Chiquita Reina 15.00 10.9 21-1
7 7 Lost Love 30.00 11.8 22-1
6 6 Sterling Luck 20.00 12 23-1

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.