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Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, June 29, 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
6 6 Montevallo 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Dr Kringle 3.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Hitting Bombs 6.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Copper Echo 6.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 I’m Your Man 4.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Mo Rhodes 5.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 New Bern 10.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 My Friend Louie 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Saqeel 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Harold’s Cloud 3.00 1.3 3-1
6 6 Tallahatchiebridge 4.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Home Run Trick 6.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Grey Streak 12.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 All West 12.00 4.2 8-1
11 11 Bird King 15.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Kahala 10.00 4.6 9-1
10 10 Candy for Carmel 20.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Mobster Gun 15.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Boogie Bode 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Kavod 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Backside Buzz 5.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Expensive Cut 3.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Can’t Hush This 3.50 3.9 7-1
2 2 Take the Charge 8.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Pipes and Drums 12.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Ready to Pounce 10.00 6.9 13-1
1 1 All in Sync 15.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Mugen 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Barstool Babe 30.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Sally O’Malley 12.00 7.4 14-1
11 11 Beach Bunny 10.00 7.4 14-1
3 3 Endless Glow 3.50 8 15-1
5 5 Moringa 15.00 8.4 16-1
4 4 Hey Olivia 12.00 9.2 17-1
8 8 Cathcart 8.00 9.4 18-1
7 7 Dream On Stormy 30.00 9.7 18-1
9 9 Two Sharp 3.00 10.2 19-1
12 12 Mink Stole 10.00 11 21-1
15 15 Miss Enchanted 4.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Miss Monroe County 15.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Ghostrider 12.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Dancing Princess 15.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Calathea 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
14 14 Simply Enchanting 4.00 1 2-1
9 9 Promisemeanempire 8.00 5.9 11-1
10 10 Lemon Muffin 3.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Scalable 3.50 6.6 12-1
2 2 Vinobello 8.00 7.1 13-1
1 1 Sanctify 15.00 7.7 15-1
4 4 Here’s the Spider 15.00 7.9 15-1
11 11 Liuzza 15.00 8 15-1
12 12 Yes Indeed 6.00 8.3 16-1
3 3 Yes to Champagne 15.00 8.9 17-1
7 7 Floored 30.00 12.1 23-1
13 13 Wonder Ride 10.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Mischievousness 15.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Monarch 8.00 SCRATCH
15 15 America’s Vow 20.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Standoutsensation 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Hurry Hurry 6.00 1 2-1
9 9 Baba Voss 12.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Santos Dumont 6.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Big Blue Line 3.50 3 6-1
6 6 Floki’s Flight 4.50 3.1 6-1
8 8 Onthestage 12.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Cooke Creek 5.00 5.2 10-1
11 11 O P Firecracker 15.00 6.9 13-1
1 1 Hern 30.00 7.2 14-1
12 12 Stowaway 10.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Arrowthegreat 8.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Phantom Ride 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Wise Dan S.) – Wise Dan S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Ottoman Fleet (GB) 1.00 1 2-1
3 3 Chasing the Crown 3.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Exaulted 4.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Win for the Money 4.50 3.2 6-1
4 4 Johny’s Fireball 6.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Strong Tide 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Fasig-tipton Fleur De Lis S.) – Fasig-tipton Fleur De Lis S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Scylla 1.20 1 2-1
6 6 Xigera 4.50 3.8 7-1
1 1 Free Like a Girl 6.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Shotgun Hottie 4.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Occult 6.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Taxed 5.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (American Derby) – American Derby

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Lagynos 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Agate Road 3.50 2.9 5-1
7 7 First World War 4.00 3 6-1
3 3 Freedom Principle 12.00 4 8-1
1 1 Green Light 3.00 4 8-1
2 2 Moonlight 8.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Brilliant Berti 8.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Depiction 6.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Kelly’s Landing S.) – Kelly’s Landing S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Anarchist 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Ryvit 12.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Closethegame Sugar 3.50 3.3 6-1
4 4 Tejano Twist 4.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Angkor 5.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Hoist the Gold 3.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Bango 6.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Spankster 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Stephen Foster S.) – Stephen Foster S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 First Mission 1.20 1 2-1
7 7 Kingsbarns 6.00 3 6-1
4 4 Disarm 6.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Dreamlike 10.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Classic Causeway 30.00 5.2 10-1
9 9 Skippylongstocking 2.50 5.2 10-1
1 1 Pyrenees 12.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Steal Sunshine 20.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Happy American 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 12 (Tepin S.) – Tepin S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Just Better 12.00 1 2-1
1 1 Simply in Front 4.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Poolside With Slim (IRE) 5.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Kathynmarissa 5.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 My Brazilian Girl 50.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Mo Fox Givin 10.00 4.2 8-1
9 9 Dancing N Dixie 4.50 4.3 8-1
8 8 Pipsy (IRE) 3.50 7.9 15-1
10 10 Dozen Diamonds 20.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Kodiac Wintergreen (IRE) 12.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Voodoo Magic (FR) 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.

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