Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Friday, June 7, 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 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Huge Bigly 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Hercules 15.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Apollo Rising 1.80 2.2 4-1
3 3 Camp Daddy 3.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Navy Soul 12.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 W W Crazy 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Tonalite 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Carnane (IRE) 5.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Sanctify 5.00 2.2 4-1
10 10 Semantics 6.00 2.3 4-1
9 9 My Sexy Blonde 15.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Novara 2.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Churning Berni 20.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Dream On Stormy 20.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Marina Gamba 15.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Tap My Desire 20.00 8.9 17-1
14 14 Big Dig 20.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Stay Lost 8.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Moonlight Gambler 1.80 SCRATCH
15 15 Purring 30.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Guinevere 5.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Raconteuse 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Legal Deceiver 8.00 1 2-1
9 9 Blue Vortex 2.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Lady June 20.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 No Consequences 3.50 4.5 9-1
7 7 Evocation 8.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Silent Secretary (BRZ) 3.00 7 13-1
6 6 Where Is She 12.00 7.8 15-1
4 4 Gather the Facts 12.00 8.5 16-1
3 3 Sally Bali 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Murphy Girl 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Minty 4.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Slang 4.50 3.3 6-1
9 9 Miss Elle 12.00 3.9 7-1
10 10 Bowtie Or Notie 6.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 American Women 8.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Mrs Worldwide 12.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Dare to Fly 10.00 6.1 12-1
5 5 Don’t Blink 6.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Talksalot 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Tony Ann 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Marissa’s Lady 4.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Beauty of the Sea 4.00 3 6-1
6 6 Hideki 10.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Blame Day 20.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Jill Jitterbug 20.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 L J’s Emma 3.50 4.7 9-1
1 1 Quick Munny 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Underhill’s Tab 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Abadin 4.50 1.6 3-1
6 6 Vinco 20.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Gold Luck 3.50 2.4 4-1
4 4 Baton Rouge 2.50 2.5 5-1
1 1 Battleoflexington 15.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Kattath 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Leblon 3.00 1 2-1
11 11 Grey Streak 4.50 2.6 5-1
4 4 Royal Act 4.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Doctor Nash 2.50 3.6 7-1
2 2 Boitano 20.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Sant’ Antimo 15.00 4.5 8-1
10 10 Atkins 12.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Rackataptap 15.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Dreaming of Smarty 30.00 6.2 12-1
9 9 Pinedale 20.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 Allnight Moonlight 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Oscar’s World 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Kid Cairo 8.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Pure Poetry 5.00 5 9-1
9 9 Debt Paid 10.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Raguel 12.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Brilliant Berti 3.00 6.5 12-1
11 11 Funnyflame 10.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 Fortune Seller 30.00 7.1 13-1
12 12 Bean Machine 20.00 7.9 15-1
3 3 Chaperone 20.00 10.7 20-1
13 13 Tough Little Nut 12.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Moonlight 3.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Swiss Slang 6.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Mugatu 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Bricklayer 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Bookie Brent 6.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Phenomenal Dream 20.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Strasse 10.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Track Light 15.00 3.3 6-1
11 11 Quiet Rush 5.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Mr Scatter 15.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Big Velvet 15.00 5 10-1
2 2 Overstatement 15.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Availability 3.50 SCRATCH
10 10 Hallelujah Harris 20.00 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.