Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Friday, June 14, 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 Summer of Mischief 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Little Blaze 2.50 1.7 3-1
9 9 Atlantic Strike 8.00 1.7 3-1
8 8 Sweet Amy 12.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Raceday Attire 20.00 3 6-1
4 4 Ship It 15.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Honey Run 12.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Abitibi 5.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Kyle Beauty 3.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 The Toner 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Probationer 15.00 4 7-1
6 6 Sweet Mo B 6.00 5.9 11-1
10 10 Music Man 4.00 6 11-1
5 5 Louisiana Jess 5.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Mika 10.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Pierce Elevated 12.00 6.8 13-1
2 2 Dbook 12.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Missed the Turn 6.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Run My Card 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Spurrier 4.00 1 2-1
8 8 Lend It Tewmey 4.50 1.2 2-1
4 4 Flash of Genius 1.60 1.4 3-1
5 5 King Me 6.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Campton 5.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Lead Foot 6.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 Don’t Stop 30.00 7.5 14-1
1 1 Natorade 15.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Somethinabouther 0 0-1
1 1 Aurelia’s Mischief 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Somethinabouther 12.00 1.3 3-1
7 7 Derry Girl 12.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Kimchi Cat 8.00 1.7 3-1
8 8 Viggiedal 6.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Lucky Mama 12.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Eliza Vance 6.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Anakarina 3.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Melittlefrostgirl 8.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Love’s the Answer 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Sgt. Pepper 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Relampago Verde 8.00 1.2 2-1
6 6 Viva La Red 4.00 1.3 2-1
8 8 El Matador 6.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Numero Dix (GB) 20.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 My Boy Tony 12.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Mikealicious 5.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Now and Later 8.00 4.5 8-1
9 9 Maximum Capacity 20.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Hawks Creek 20.00 7.4 14-1
11 11 Indian Gulch 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Dreamgirl 0 0-1
10 10 Mariposa de Pista 30.00 1 2-1
9 9 Flip Flops 3.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Praying 5.00 7.2 14-1
7 7 Boutwell Time 3.50 8.2 15-1
2 2 Troubler 6.00 8.3 16-1
4 4 Dreamgirl 10.00 8.6 16-1
6 6 Toodle Loo 6.00 8.9 17-1
8 8 Spun Candy 12.00 9.4 18-1
5 5 One Happy Island 12.00 9.6 18-1
3 3 Stellar Asset 12.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 On Your Mark 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Go West 2.50 2.8 5-1
3 3 Money Run 3.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Awesome Aaron 5.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Solidify 6.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Infiltrator 4.50 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Just Might 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Remuda 4.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Front Run the Fed 6.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Let My People Go 8.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Ambivalent 3.50 3.7 7-1
4 4 Antares 8.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Condemn 12.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Confidence Game 12.00 6.9 13-1
11 11 Bango 2.50 SCRATCH
10 10 Candy Man Rocket 12.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Eye Witness 12.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Ryvit 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Transparency 5.00 1 2-1
6 6 Crystal Symphony 4.50 2 4-1
2 2 Mo Sense 4.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 She’s Magic 6.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Lil Town Sis 6.00 3 6-1
7 7 Unstable Princess 10.00 3.8 7-1
11 11 Cumberland Falls 12.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Tres Chic (ARG) 8.00 5 9-1
9 9 I Gotta Bolt 12.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Corkage Fee 12.00 6.6 12-1
10 10 Just Like You 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.