Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, September 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
1 1 Miracle Worker 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Agoo 6.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Temecula 2.50 2.3 4-1
3 3 Findaway 5.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Parkway 4.50 3.3 6-1
4 4 Shirl’s Bee 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Ella Elizabeth 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Beach Bunny 4.50 2.6 5-1
1 1 Lady Aberdeen 6.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Sally O’Malley 3.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Flight On Race Day 15.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Endless Glow 4.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Foxy Zorra 15.00 6 11-1
10 10 Itookdamoneyhoney 20.00 8.8 17-1
5 5 Effervescent 12.00 9.5 18-1
3 3 Lotus Case 10.00 9.6 18-1
11 11 Vin d’Or 15.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Mr McGregor 8.00 1 2-1
1 1 Merit 4.50 3.2 6-1
3 3 Mo Winning 10.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Mandalorian 2.50 3.4 6-1
5 5 My Friend Louie 12.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Mo Rum 10.00 3.8 7-1
10 10 Bettera 12.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Ask Arthur 20.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Gamblers Tail 3.50 5.9 11-1
4 4 Interlock Empire 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Vanished 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Union Mist 2.50 1.6 3-1
6 6 Viable 15.00 3.8 7-1
10 10 Churning Berni 6.00 5 9-1
2 2 Shezalittlestinker 15.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Legacy Defined 20.00 6.8 13-1
3 3 Vino Frizzante 8.00 7.5 14-1
5 5 Runcatherinerun 8.00 8.8 17-1
9 9 Leisure Time 8.00 9.2 17-1
7 7 Prestwick 10.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Open Mind S.) – Open Mind S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Run for the Hills 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Zeitlos 1.60 1.7 3-1
6 6 Unsung Melody 3.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Happy Am I 6.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Positano Sunset 2.50 3.9 7-1
5 5 Backyard Money 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Harrodsburg 6.00 1 2-1
8 8 Global Stage 20.00 2.4 4-1
1 1 Gold Sweep 15.00 3.3 6-1
12 12 Attache 3.50 3.4 6-1
9 9 Own the Field 5.00 3.6 7-1
11 11 Call Me Andy 20.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Linebacker 15.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 House United 15.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Edified 15.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Think Big 5.00 5.5 10-1
10 10 Star of Wonder 3.00 8.1 15-1
6 6 Azteca’s Gold 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Fasig-tipton Locust Grove S.) – Fasig-tipton Locust Grove S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Loved 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Free Like a Girl 3.50 4.2 8-1
1 1 Musical Mischief 8.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Shotgun Hottie 2.00 6 11-1
3 3 Taxed 4.50 6.1 11-1
6 6 Corningstone 15.00 7.3 14-1
5 5 Pigalle 8.00 7.4 14-1
8 8 Hoosier Philly 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Pocahontas S.) – Pocahontas S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Stilettos 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Chattanooga Crew 20.00 2.3 4-1
10 10 Lady Kathryn 10.00 2.4 5-1
13 13 Kimchi Cat 4.50 2.5 5-1
2 2 Icona Mama 15.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Quinn’s Promise 10.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Atomic City 15.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 La Cara 5.00 5.1 10-1
11 11 West Memorial 15.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Strong State 5.00 5.3 10-1
14 14 Liam in the Dust 15.00 6 11-1
5 5 Hearts United 30.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Empirical Mischief 20.00 7.3 14-1
6 6 Pretty Sure 12.00 10.3 20-1
16 16 Good Cheer 12.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Claire’s Charm 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Louisville Thoroughbred Society S.) – Louisville Thoroughbred Society S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Skelly 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Closethegame Sugar 1.80 3.4 6-1
7 7 Happy Is a Choice 12.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Here Mi Song 8.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Necker Island 15.00 6.2 12-1
3 3 Cyclone Mischief 12.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 Manny Wah 20.00 8.1 15-1
5 5 Disco Ball 12.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Gulfstream Way 12.00 SCRATCH
4 4 My Buddy B 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Iroquois S.) – Iroquois S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Owen Almighty 2.50 1 2-1
12 12 Politicallycorrect 6.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Strummin 12.00 1.8 3-1
8 8 Magnitude 8.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Sandman 6.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Authentic Strike 12.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Giocoso 10.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Jack’s Time 20.00 6.6 12-1
9 9 Firmus 20.00 7 13-1
11 11 Mesero 15.00 7.9 15-1
10 10 Jonathan’s Way 4.50 8.4 16-1
1 1 First Resort 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Homer’s Odyssey 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Tickled Quist 3.50 4.9 9-1
7 7 Desert Aire 8.00 5.6 10-1
4 4 Handsome Pants 10.00 5.6 11-1
10 10 Thunderhawk 10.00 6.8 13-1
13 13 Ripped 12.00 7 13-1
11 11 Kinetic Control 3.00 7.2 14-1
3 3 Monet’s Magic 20.00 7.9 15-1
1 1 Vaden 20.00 8.1 15-1
9 9 Cooper 12.00 8.4 16-1
6 6 So Sandy 10.00 8.9 17-1
8 8 Seattle Road 12.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Abbi Fede 20.00 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.