Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, June 1, 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
10 10 Collect a Lil 15.00 1 2-1
6 6 Miss Tappy Tone 3.00 1.1 2-1
3 3 Singsational 3.50 2.2 4-1
4 4 Sherbet Fountain 5.00 2.4 4-1
11 11 Kachow 15.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Almond Fudge 8.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 She’s Magic 6.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Tamara’s Way 15.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Grove St. 15.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Byzantine 15.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Dancing Nancy 10.00 5.3 10-1
12 12 Double Overtime 30.00 7.9 15-1
13 13 Ella Frances 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Mischievous M 12.00 1 2-1
6 6 Readier 3.50 1.2 2-1
9 9 Hailstorm 4.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Remarkable Mo 8.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Gun Show 4.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 Second Service 8.00 7.3 14-1
11 11 Stormin Tanda 15.00 7.5 14-1
7 7 Run Jalen Run 3.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Yo Banana Boy 20.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Bernin Hot 15.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Blast Furnace 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Pretty Ana 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Barbratina 2.50 1.2 2-1
2 2 Just Basking 5.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Standoutsensation 4.50 2.9 5-1
9 9 Little Jamie 6.00 3.1 6-1
8 8 Under the Palms 10.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Cat’s Cave 20.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Wee Bit O Mischief 20.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 All Things Go 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Cararra 10.00 1 2-1
8 8 Union Mist 6.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Chilled 6.00 3 6-1
4 4 Tap the Champagne 12.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Leaflet 15.00 3.4 6-1
11 11 Bellofthebluegrass 8.00 3.6 7-1
10 10 Happy Happy 15.00 5.3 10-1
12 12 Bells Beach 3.50 7 13-1
1 1 Miss Maximus 20.00 7.1 13-1
3 3 Soundbite 3.00 7.6 14-1
9 9 Kiss Me Again 12.00 7.8 15-1
2 2 A Dollar a Day 30.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Dream On Stormy 30.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Sanctify 6.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Possession 20.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Flawless Quality 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Mink’s Palace 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Merasol Sugar 6.00 1.3 3-1
7 7 Simply Enchanting 6.00 2 4-1
10 10 Tweetster 4.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Wonder Ride 5.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Liuzza 12.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 America’s Vow 20.00 9.1 17-1
6 6 Miss Justify 8.00 9.7 18-1
4 4 These Apples 30.00 10.1 19-1
12 12 Sabrina 10.00 10.2 19-1
1 1 Change the Play 20.00 10.5 20-1
5 5 Summerintahoe 20.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Arlington S.) – Arlington S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Ottoman Fleet (GB) 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Emmanuel 3.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Smokin’ T 5.00 2 4-1
6 6 Chasing the Crown 3.50 4.2 8-1
5 5 Northern Invader 6.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Irish Aces 15.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Harlan Estate 15.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Stitched 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Aristides S.) – Aristides S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Skelly 0.80 1 2-1
1 1 Tejano Twist 5.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Closethegame Sugar 10.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Angkor 4.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Here Mi Song 6.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Payne 30.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Bourbon Heist 10.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 Surly Furious 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Shawnee S.) – Shawnee S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Scylla 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Xigera 2.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Wet Paint 3.50 3.3 6-1
9 9 Hidden Connection 12.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Bellamore 8.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Hoosier Philly 6.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Magical Lute 15.00 7 13-1
4 4 Take a Stand 20.00 8.5 16-1
2 2 Malloy 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Regret S.) – Regret S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Buchu 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Way to Be Marie 3.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Sassy Princess 8.00 3 6-1
7 7 Hello Hollywood 8.00 3.4 6-1
9 9 Pin Up Betty 15.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Everland 20.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Gavea (GER) 30.00 6.4 12-1
10 10 Faith Understood 15.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Dancing N Dixie 3.50 SCRATCH
5 5 Poolside With Slim (IRE) 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Blame S.) – Blame S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Highland Falls 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Dreamlike 4.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 War Campaign 4.50 1.8 3-1
1 1 Frosted Departure 15.00 3.4 6-1
11 11 Trademark 12.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Last Samurai 20.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Cagliostro 6.00 5.1 10-1
10 10 Five Star General 30.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Classic Causeway 30.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Tapit Trice 3.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Uncle Jake 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Audubon S.) – Audubon S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Lagynos 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Cugino 3.50 1.3 2-1
5 5 Formidable Man 5.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Rock’n a Halo 10.00 3.4 6-1
10 10 Can Group 15.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Cameo Performance 6.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Nomos 8.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Thomas Aquinas 15.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Camaro Z 15.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Twirling Point 4.00 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.