Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, June 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 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Quebrancho 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 American Raider 3.50 1.2 2-1
3 3 Sixwillberich 2.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Coal Boss 5.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Master of the Nite 15.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Right On Target 4.50 6.1 12-1
7 7 Sky Key 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Silver Rose 1.40 1 2-1
5 5 La La Rose 2.50 2.9 5-1
6 6 Marmalade Skye 3.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Sing a Little Song 8.00 5 9-1
1 1 Sister Kisses 8.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Mustang Lady 10.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Purse Thief 0 0-1
10 10 Akinmusire 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Purse Thief 3.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Concrete Cruiser 6.00 5 9-1
11 11 Turnbuckle 8.00 6.6 12-1
13 13 Brereton’s Baytown 3.00 7.1 13-1
5 5 Beijing Boss 15.00 7.1 13-1
2 2 Spirit Rags 10.00 7.2 14-1
6 6 Financial Whiz 20.00 8.7 17-1
7 7 No Mor Stones 12.00 8.8 17-1
9 9 Reb 20.00 9.1 17-1
8 8 Galpin Sunday 12.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Serata Six 15.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Skynet 20.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Misbehavin 30.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Sweet Fantasy 10.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Gallo de Fuego 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Patty Van Twinkle 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 End of Innocence 3.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Despo’s Dream 6.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Bold Appeal 3.50 3.5 7-1
5 5 Galadini 6.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Sweet Lilibet 15.00 4 8-1
7 7 Hedge These Bets 20.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Spicey Valentine 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Inexorable 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Background 5.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 O P Firecracker 3.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Elusive Target 3.50 5.7 11-1
7 7 Master Game 6.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Perfect Flight 8.00 7.1 13-1
1 1 Phantom Ride 6.00 7.6 14-1
3 3 Black Powder 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Virasana 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 R Queen Candy 10.00 3.5 7-1
11 11 Lite It Up Louie 3.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Sherbet Fountain 8.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Motown Mika 8.00 5.2 10-1
12 12 Quiero Dinero 15.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Do You Realize 20.00 7.9 15-1
10 10 Collect a Lil 20.00 8.5 16-1
3 3 Almond Fudge 20.00 8.9 17-1
6 6 Iced Mocha 12.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Crushed Ice 15.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Mrs. Rip 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Discreet Mischief 1.40 1 2-1
2 2 Risk It 4.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Pure Force 1.80 5.7 11-1
6 6 Mission Beach 10.00 6.1 12-1
4 4 Edified 8.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 Epic Battle 20.00 6.6 12-1
3 3 Magic Grant 20.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Reckoning Force 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Deer District 6.00 2.3 4-1
9 9 Gentle Soul 6.00 3.6 7-1
10 10 Cathkin Peak (IRE) 4.50 4.5 8-1
1 1 Risk Manager 5.00 5 9-1
2 2 Gray’s Fable 5.00 6 11-1
4 4 American Diamond 8.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Georgie W 20.00 7.3 14-1
6 6 El Kabong 15.00 8.7 16-1
13 13 Fair Dinkum 5.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Scoobie Quando 12.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Miranda Rights 6.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Clyde’s Got a Gun 6.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Lincoln Highway 15.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Harlocap 8.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Kigali 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Up On the Edge 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Georgia On E’smind 5.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Computadora 5.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Chiquita Reina 12.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Queen Anna T 8.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Naughty Miss 12.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Kate’s Concerto 15.00 6.7 13-1
12 12 Union Dame 15.00 6.8 13-1
8 8 Bright Lady Day 30.00 8.2 16-1
5 5 Grace Given 3.50 SCRATCH
13 13 Mikey’s Magic Gal 15.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Miss Maximus 8.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Oh Macarena 15.00 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.