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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Bricklayer 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Tapitoro 5.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Rocket Night 6.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Seven Taylors 3.50 2.8 5-1
1 1 Bounteous 5.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Prince of Power 6.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Publicity 8.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Wyoming Class 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Theresasilverlinin 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 De’ Ans Eighty 3.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Punchy Girl 6.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Caumsett 20.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Wupkar 6.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Coexist 2.50 5.9 11-1
5 5 Birdie Rose 20.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
High Limit 0 0-1
1 1 Tap Into This 6.00 1 2-1
9 9 Voodoo Daddy 3.50 2 4-1
12 12 Sandman 6.00 2.8 5-1
11 11 Keep It Easy 15.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Normandy Coast 6.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Altobelli 15.00 3.4 6-1
10 10 High Limit 20.00 5 9-1
7 7 Bright Skittle 8.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Exuberant Mischief 10.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Strummin 4.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Buy the Rights 15.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Restore (FR) 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 What’s Crackin 5.00 1 2-1
6 6 Princess Is Olivia 3.50 1.1 2-1
3 3 Gloriette 3.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Smart With Heart 8.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Red Hot Jeanie 4.50 5.9 11-1
5 5 The Big Calhouna 4.00 6 11-1
4 4 Royal Blood 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Trouble’s Roaring 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Beer Run 2.50 1.2 2-1
9 9 Send Cash 3.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Cafe Racer 15.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Surf City 15.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Glacial Power 15.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Wendelssohn 8.00 6.8 13-1
10 10 D Day 15.00 7.4 14-1
7 7 He’s Elusive 20.00 7.8 15-1
1 1 Excellent Chance 12.00 11 21-1
11 11 Nyttime Story 20.00 13.1 25-1
12 12 Luckyasiwonswas 30.00 14.1 27-1
13 13 Side Eye 5.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Mischievous M 20.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Firefight 12.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Prospero (IRE) 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Princip 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Pure Panic 3.00 1.3 2-1
7 7 Mac Daddy Too 4.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Timeless Bounty 8.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Global Sensation 2.50 3.3 6-1
1 1 Beyond Best 8.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Lunar Module 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Shopper’s Revenge 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Sun Thunder 3.00 1.3 3-1
1 1 Bourbon Resolve 6.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Mo Fight 2.50 2.4 5-1
4 4 Game Warden 8.00 3.5 7-1
10 10 Glen Airy 10.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Curlin’s Gesture 10.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Kitty Hawk 15.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Baytown Bruiser 20.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Frosty Indulgence 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Ghee for the Win 3.00 1 2-1
10 10 Iuka Miss 4.50 2.8 5-1
1 1 Maylen 8.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 Nothing But Time 4.00 5.3 10-1
11 11 Talavera 8.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Where Is She 8.00 5.8 11-1
12 12 Elliott Moon 30.00 6.1 11-1
5 5 Bella Estrela 15.00 7 13-1
9 9 Tapwrit Warrior 30.00 7.3 14-1
6 6 Dame Maude Chardin 12.00 8.1 15-1
4 4 Teamanymartunies 12.00 8.8 17-1
8 8 Low Key Flex 12.00 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.