Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Monday, May 27, 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
3 3 He’s Got Swagger 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Cooke Creek 3.50 2.1 4-1
6 6 Our Dream Rye’d 3.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Winston Wolf 5.00 4 8-1
1 1 Harleezy 6.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Long Crow 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Double Barrel 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Asmodeus 2.00 1.3 2-1
6 6 Silver Heist 4.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Jr’s Gift 8.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Gluckstadt 10.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Kansas Comet 3.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Grace On Grace 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Daisy Duke 3.50 1.1 2-1
8 8 Kiss Cam 3.00 1.8 3-1
9 9 Calcetines 15.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Haven’t a Red Cent 8.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Meucci’s Revenge 10.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Mademm Coco 12.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Moochie Girl 8.00 6.2 12-1
10 10 The Feisty One 12.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Miavana 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Taxed 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Condensation 3.50 1.9 4-1
1 1 Unifying 3.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Braganza 4.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Napa Candy 12.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Be Like Water 20.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Two Item Saver 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Classic Causeway 3.00 1 2-1
13 13 Kupuna 2.00 2 4-1
1 1 Ah Jeez 4.00 3.5 7-1
12 12 Five Star General 6.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Gentle Soul 8.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Uncle Jake 5.00 6.2 12-1
11 11 Archie the Giza 8.00 6.5 12-1
9 9 Front Run the Fed 20.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Accredit 3.50 SCRATCH
10 10 Happy American 12.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Harlan Estate 6.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Fuerteventura 6.00 SCRATCH
4 4 U. S. Army 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Shopper’s Revenge 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Brigade Commander 2.50 1.9 4-1
5 5 Havildar 4.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Stowaway 15.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Glen Airy 8.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Calrissian 20.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Beaumont Red 6.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Beyond Stoked 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Ludwig 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Two Eagles River 5.00 2.2 4-1
9 9 Surveillance 5.00 2.4 4-1
1 1 Briterdayzahead 3.50 2.7 5-1
2 2 Comiskey Park 10.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Improbable Journey 20.00 4.5 9-1
6 6 Macron 20.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Adios Gary 15.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Awesome Aaron 20.00 7.1 13-1
10 10 Favorite Outlaw 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Winning Colors S.) – Winning Colors S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Dazzling Blue 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Clearly Unhinged 4.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 B G Warrior 12.00 3.2 6-1
10 10 Leeloo 15.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Royal Spa 8.00 5.6 11-1
9 9 Happy Am I 8.00 6.7 13-1
6 6 Positano Sunset 12.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Unsung Melody 20.00 7 13-1
5 5 Spirit Wind 3.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Backyard Money 20.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Miss Arlington 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Top Gun Rocket 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Mobster 12.00 2 4-1
11 11 Term 3.50 6.3 12-1
1 1 World Record 3.00 6.6 13-1
7 7 Sesame Streek 15.00 7.7 15-1
2 2 Midway Lights 6.00 8.6 16-1
5 5 Cat On Time 15.00 9.2 17-1
9 9 Lord Diamond 10.00 9.4 18-1
10 10 Star Topper 15.00 10.4 20-1
3 3 Stone Cold Runner 20.00 10.8 20-1
8 8 D’oro Lemon 10.00 11.8 22-1
12 12 He’s a Joker 20.00 12 23-1
14 14 Remarkable Mo 12.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Lou’s Legacy 10.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Temecula 15.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Lake Superior 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.