Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Friday, June 28, 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
5 5 G T Five Hundred 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Captivating Boy 4.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Zippin Gigi 6.00 1.3 2-1
1 1 Cathedral Beach 2.50 1.4 3-1
4 4 Molto Vivace 8.00 2.2 4-1
8 8 Fitzpatrick 4.50 3.6 7-1
3 3 Gunner Bay 15.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Taillights 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Mucho Mojo 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Welaka 2.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Dontkissdaminister 5.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Montauk Point 12.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Mr. Peterkin 15.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 El Franco 20.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Star Nation 12.00 6.3 12-1
4 4 Philharmonic 3.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Cash Equity (FR) 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Hidden Stash 10.00 1 2-1
6 6 Bal a Kazoo 15.00 1.4 3-1
8 8 Runnin’ Ray 5.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Highway Robber 2.50 3.1 6-1
1 1 Tut’s Revenge 3.50 3.4 6-1
4 4 Sivako 20.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Howling Time 10.00 3.7 7-1
10 10 Raise Cain 2.50 SCRATCH
9 9 Confidence Game 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Waver 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Delicate 4.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Jewish Mother 8.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Mary Loves Louie 10.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Miavana 10.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Roshiell My Belle 12.00 3 6-1
1 1 Statler Inn 6.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 La Bukana 4.50 4.2 8-1
10 10 Barbarina 12.00 6.1 12-1
6 6 Vino Tiempo 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Harrodsburg 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Chance 3.50 2.1 4-1
7 7 Mauna Kea Bound 8.00 2.9 5-1
9 9 B Sudd 4.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Master of Arms 4.50 4.2 8-1
4 4 Supremely 6.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Gilded Craken 12.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Heart N Soul 15.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Express Cruiser 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Sagittarius 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Roussette 3.50 2.4 5-1
5 5 Yell County 8.00 2.4 5-1
8 8 Fear of Union 12.00 3.5 7-1
10 10 Active Duty 4.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Overstatement 8.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Gotta Have Dreams 20.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Oathbreaker 15.00 6 11-1
9 9 Beckster 12.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Cajun Cruiser 20.00 7.5 14-1
3 3 Remember the Fear 30.00 8.7 16-1
7 7 Paved in Gold 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Big Trouble 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Our Dotsie 8.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Hay Stack 8.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Dreaming of Mo 6.00 4.2 8-1
9 9 Candy Bar 20.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Johanny 6.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Kodiac Wintergreen (IRE) 8.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Cecile 4.00 5.6 11-1
12 12 Musical Prayer 20.00 5.7 11-1
13 13 Milliat (IRE) 6.00 5.9 11-1
10 10 Last Call 6.00 6.6 12-1
7 7 Maria’s Revenge 30.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Divinely Bolt 2.50 SCRATCH
4 4 Bella Haze 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Black Dog 4.50 1 2-1
12 12 Reign Champagne 20.00 1 2-1
11 11 Olivia’s Potion 5.00 1.3 3-1
3 3 Atomic City 4.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 She’s a Swede 15.00 1.9 3-1
10 10 Miss Martini 6.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Tizntshelovely 10.00 2.6 5-1
9 9 Trading Secrets 15.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Mad About Marie 6.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Totally Justified 8.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Pootoogook 20.00 8 15-1
5 5 Quinn’s Promise 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Crazy Cami 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Winakaching 4.50 1.3 2-1
1 1 Beauty N the Bolt 8.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Reagan’s Flame 6.00 2.7 5-1
10 10 Zadorsky 3.50 3.7 7-1
8 8 Beelieve Her 8.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Krickle 12.00 4.8 9-1
11 11 Indescriptable 20.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 She’s Cool 15.00 5 9-1
9 9 Backstretch Rose 12.00 SCRATCH
5 5 High Fashion Kate 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Nay V Belle 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Asternia 3.50 2.2 4-1
1 1 Benedetta 8.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Lady Moscato 6.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Trial 12.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Fibber 12.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Into Champagne 3.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Tanya Showers 5.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Ms. Tart 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Soundbite 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Union Mist 3.50 2.5 5-1
4 4 Centuria (IRE) 10.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Stay Lost 12.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Looking for Ginny 10.00 5.2 10-1
10 10 I Am the Sauce 4.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Above All Else 8.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Time for Magic 15.00 6.8 13-1
12 12 Leametatrainer 30.00 8.3 16-1
11 11 Lemon Latte 30.00 8.6 16-1
6 6 Stratospheric 20.00 9.1 17-1
13 13 Stephanieswarrior 10.00 SCRATCH
16 16 My Brazilian Girl 15.00 SCRATCH
14 14 For Love and Honor 10.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Redo 20.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Faded Jeans (GB) 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.