Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, May 19, 2024

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
6 6 It’sfiftyshadetime 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Hope Over Fear 10.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Honey Run 4.50 3.6 7-1
1 1 Coinmaker 20.00 4 7-1
2 2 La Tourista 2.00 SCRATCH
4 4 The Sweaty Fox 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Chado 5.00 1 2-1
6 6 Indigo Wind 2.50 3.1 6-1
3 3 Vinegar Hill 6.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 El Dandi 10.00 4 8-1
4 4 Ace It 4.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Cost of War 3.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Slanderous 12.00 7.5 14-1
5 5 Sweet Mo B 10.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Samurai Prince 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Spycraft 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Tropic Storm 12.00 4 8-1
4 4 Ram 3.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Upstriker 8.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 One Cool Dude 10.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Man On the Moon 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Baytown Storm 12.00 1 2-1
7 7 Pounds in Town 8.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Glamourcents 3.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Delicate 15.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Indy’s Universe 3.50 5.2 10-1
5 5 Vongole 8.00 5.9 11-1
9 9 Sevilla 8.00 6 11-1
2 2 Stirring Up Dust 2.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Emy 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Pelican Lane 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Midway Vow 5.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Grayton 8.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Closing Prayer 12.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 E B Zoom Baby 6.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Rockaway Reef 10.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 Chic N Da Wadda 15.00 7.2 14-1
2 2 Vino Veritas 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Canavall 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Spurrier 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Lend It Tewmey 8.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Express Cruiser 4.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Lazarus 10.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Saint Rocco 12.00 4.5 8-1
8 8 Make It Spend It 8.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Fire Wire 20.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Reynolds Channel 1.20 1 2-1
10 10 Yell County 4.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Ask Arthur 12.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Glenbrook Gerry 12.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 House United 5.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Accona 20.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Carnitine 5.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Mr Scatter 20.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 Code Word 20.00 6.6 12-1
6 6 Tapit for the Win 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Best Performer 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Honey Hauler 12.00 2.3 4-1
10 10 Quality Star 4.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Flatter Me Silly 8.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Zawish 12.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Justifiable Belle 10.00 4 8-1
2 2 Secret Statement 12.00 4.2 8-1
9 9 Wonderfull Lady (FR) 20.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Glittering Lights (GB) 3.00 6 11-1
6 6 Embrace Me 15.00 6 11-1
13 13 Sunny Isle Beach 4.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Steel Racer 3.50 SCRATCH
11 11 Marksman Queen (GB) 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 R Queen Candy 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Lil Town Sis 3.50 1.1 2-1
4 4 Oath of Allegiance 3.00 1.3 2-1
2 2 Rockabillie 8.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 West Coast Harbor 4.50 2.4 4-1
7 7 Very Wealthy 15.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Esme 4.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Business as Usual 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.