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Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Friday, September 22, 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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Own the Field 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Triple Option 6.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Gucci Boy 3.50 2.2 4-1
11 11 Gilded Craken 5.00 2.5 5-1
10 10 Bourbon Fever 8.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Mr. Commander 15.00 2.9 5-1
8 8 Mo Moves 20.00 2.9 6-1
1 1 Lots of Mischief 12.00 3.4 6-1
9 9 Bluff City 6.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Secession 15.00 8.2 15-1
5 5 Timetomakemischief 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Blue Kentucky 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Solidify 2.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Soaring Bird 6.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Bourbon Spirit 2.50 1.8 3-1
3 3 Classy Socks 10.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Hemp Heaven 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Almanzo 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Stonevicious 6.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Camp Daddy 2.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Run Run Rapidash 10.00 7 13-1
8 8 Roman Giant 3.00 7 13-1
2 2 Schmoozin 8.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Aspen Club 10.00 7.6 14-1
1 1 One Cool Dude 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Flotation Station 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Chryso Alogo 4.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Rivetage 4.50 4.4 8-1
4 4 This Time Blue 8.00 7.3 14-1
3 3 Runnin Munnin 10.00 7.7 15-1
11 11 Midcat 15.00 8 15-1
8 8 Querreque 15.00 8.2 15-1
2 2 Quencio 15.00 8.8 17-1
10 10 Burgundy Royale 6.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Birchton 12.00 SCRATCH
5 5 High Enough 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Informed Patriot 0 0-1
8 8 Informed Patriot 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Muazarah 4.00 2.9 6-1
9 9 Masmak 4.50 3.6 7-1
5 5 Lat Long 8.00 4 8-1
2 2 Top Gun Rocket 5.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Golden Buck 8.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Gould’s Gold 10.00 5 9-1
6 6 Warheaded 8.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Blue Line 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Ice Orchid 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Chop Chop 1.60 3 6-1
4 4 Skratch Kat 3.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Selina Kyle (PER) 8.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Jag Warrior 12.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Music Street 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Otto the Conqueror 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 Stormin Love 8.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Time Song 4.50 3.8 7-1
5 5 Dragoon Guard 4.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Bourbon’s Fault 8.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Nuevo Empire 20.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Sweet as Sin 6.00 5.3 10-1
10 10 J Bird Time 15.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Title Contender 5.00 5.6 10-1
2 2 Military Cruiser 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Easy Action 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Bohemian Bo 12.00 1.4 3-1
8 8 Gilcrease 8.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Tim Tal 15.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Track Mate 5.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 King Me 20.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Favorite Outlaw 5.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Mullikin 2.50 SCRATCH
1 1 Stud Lovin 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 B D Valeski 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Hideki 2.50 2 4-1
1 1 All I Want Is You 3.50 3.5 7-1
3 3 Custom Bobby’s 8.00 4 8-1
2 2 Arabian Prince 8.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Overbore 5.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Kigali 5.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Summer in Malibu 20.00 7.1 13-1
4 4 Pat’schromecompass 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Methodology 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Sister Maha 3.50 3.1 6-1
9 9 Wild Acclaim 10.00 4.6 9-1
10 10 Musical Mischief 8.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Happy Charger 5.00 6.5 12-1
5 5 Mucho Macho Chick 20.00 7.8 15-1
3 3 Leaflet 8.00 8.5 16-1
2 2 Misintention 10.00 8.8 17-1
1 1 Perceptive 12.00 9.3 17-1
7 7 Nocturne Court 12.00 10 19-1

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.

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