Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, September 15, 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
2 2 Greek Heiress 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Abitibi 6.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Arella Star 15.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Stand by You 5.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Mercy Warren 3.50 2.7 5-1
8 8 Rose Palace 5.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 In My Opinion 20.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Summer of Mischief 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Bourbon Society 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Duke of Duval 3.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Magnificent Rags 6.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 D’oro Unbridled 5.00 3 6-1
8 8 Eglise 3.50 3.3 6-1
6 6 He’s a Joker 10.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Ready as Ever 10.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Momentum Files 12.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Can’t Stop Willis 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Chun Money 8.00 1 2-1
10 10 Redeposit 4.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 High Five Sy 30.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Not So Holy 5.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Line of Scrimmage 5.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Zeca Diabo 4.50 3.4 6-1
11 11 Skelly Road 5.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Mischievous M 15.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Constitutionreview 12.00 4.5 9-1
9 9 Macho Villa 20.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 National Eclipse 30.00 6.3 12-1
12 12 Noble Eagle 12.00 6.7 13-1
13 13 Imperio 8.00 SCRATCH
14 14 General Issue (FR) 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Soaring Bird 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Fan the Fire 3.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Jamming Eddy 6.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Upstriker 3.50 2.5 5-1
1 1 Oncoming Train 10.00 3 6-1
8 8 Best of Greeley 6.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 One for Richie 10.00 4.5 9-1
5 5 Robo Man 12.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Man On the Moon 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Kentucky Smokeshow 0 0-1
12 12 Divineintervention 10.00 1 2-1
4 4 Kentucky Smokeshow 10.00 2.3 4-1
11 11 Hear the Queen 3.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 D’argento Bolt 10.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Haleakala 4.00 7.1 13-1
2 2 Dinahs Girl 10.00 8.1 15-1
1 1 Fearless Lady 15.00 8.3 16-1
10 10 Maclean’s Lullaby 6.00 8.7 16-1
9 9 Wisconsin Gal 10.00 8.7 16-1
3 3 Miss Tifeye 15.00 10.2 19-1
8 8 Sweet Music 10.00 10.4 20-1
6 6 Royalewithcheese 20.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Aledean 0 0-1
2 2 Sunday Disruptor 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Margot’s Angel 4.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Dawn After Dawn 6.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Alongcomesawoman 3.50 5.7 11-1
3 3 Runnin N Gunnin 8.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Aledean 8.00 6.6 12-1
1 1 Rita’s Legacy 20.00 8.7 16-1
10 10 Trading Secrets 15.00 9.2 17-1
6 6 Rando 12.00 9.5 18-1
8 8 Champagne Nights 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Determined Candy 10.00 1 2-1
2 2 Huntress for Hire 8.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Sweet Gal of Mine 6.00 3.9 7-1
11 11 La Foret 12.00 4 8-1
8 8 Hey Olivia 4.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Harbor Springs 20.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Benedetta 8.00 5 9-1
1 1 Lemon Muffin 3.50 6.4 12-1
10 10 Lightning Myqueen 15.00 7.2 14-1
4 4 Come as You Are 10.00 7.2 14-1
9 9 Steampunk 20.00 7.5 14-1
13 13 Miss Rockette 5.00 7.9 15-1
12 12 Red River Magic 8.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Sister Kisses 15.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Curlin’s Magic 15.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Mugen 3.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Princess Madison 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Silver Rose 3.00 1.1 2-1
3 3 Mink’s Palace 3.50 1.2 2-1
1 1 V V’s Dream 2.00 2.4 4-1
5 5 Let Them Watch 20.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Riperton 15.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Ms. Tart 10.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Dorothy Crowfoot 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Baton Rouge 3.00 1 2-1
12 12 Game Warden 3.50 6.2 12-1
1 1 Ben Franklin 8.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Lambeth 15.00 7.4 14-1
11 11 King Kumbalay 6.00 7.7 14-1
3 3 Event Detail 20.00 8.3 16-1
7 7 Bourbon Resolve 10.00 8.4 16-1
4 4 Single Dot Yaht 10.00 9.8 19-1
8 8 Creative Minister 6.00 11.3 21-1
9 9 Hurry Hurry 10.00 11.3 21-1
10 10 Mackman 30.00 11.8 22-1
6 6 Expensive Cut 20.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Cathedral Beach 10.00 1 2-1
1 1 Al Ameeq 6.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Thoughtthatcounts 5.00 2.7 5-1
13 13 Willie Bird 6.00 SCRATCH
7 7 G T Five Hundred 20.00 3.6 7-1
10 10 Junior Bug 3.50 4 8-1
6 6 Chryso Alogo 20.00 5.8 11-1
11 11 Morunning 10.00 5.8 11-1
12 12 B Sudd 3.00 6.6 12-1
3 3 Brio 30.00 9 17-1
8 8 Holiday House 20.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Bebedouro 15.00 SCRATCH
9 9 B Fifty Two 8.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Northern Chill 6.00 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.