Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, September 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 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Kiki Krazy 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Pens Street 2.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Cant Keep Me Down 6.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Birdie Rose 5.00 4 7-1
3 3 Windy Walk 3.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Lady June 10.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 Chiquita Mosca 12.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Mo for Us 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Moringa 4.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Bourbon Serengeti 1.80 2.3 4-1
4 4 Impractical Diva 5.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Tapit Quick 6.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Yume 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Sonhador 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Paradise Lane 3.00 2.4 4-1
5 5 Baby Avery 15.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Churning Berni 8.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Fazools 1.40 5.8 11-1
6 6 Indy Label 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Palace Lights 0 0-1
6 6 Mystical Fire 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Beach Bunny 2.50 1.3 2-1
1 1 Chica Arma 3.50 2.6 5-1
5 5 Air Force Thunder 4.50 3.3 6-1
7 7 Princess Pom Pom 10.00 6 11-1
2 2 Creative Quality 5.00 6 11-1
3 3 Palace Lights 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Vaden 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Baytown Guvnah 15.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Stunning Bruno 10.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Lou Man 6.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Baytown Beatle 4.50 4.3 8-1
5 5 Vsop 5.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Huevos d’Oro 3.50 5.7 11-1
1 1 Mr Lee 20.00 8.9 17-1
8 8 Kerner 15.00 9.8 19-1
9 9 Begforforgiveness 10.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Padiddle 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Commuted 2.50 1.5 3-1
6 6 Elko County 3.50 1.8 3-1
2 2 Come to Papa 4.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Sweet Freedom 6.00 4 7-1
3 3 Tennessee Lamb 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Show Time 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Uncle Berley 2.50 1.5 3-1
4 4 Sutherland 4.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 City of Clouds 15.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Star Nation 15.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Criminal Defense 20.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Dewy’s Beast 3.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 American Starlet 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 Current Climate 4.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Connie K 6.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Laura’s Charm 5.00 2.9 6-1
1 1 Sharp Hero 8.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Happy Am I 1.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Ducale 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 Snead 4.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Horace Mann 10.00 2.9 6-1
5 5 Can’t Hush This 4.00 3 6-1
9 9 Stretch Ride 3.50 3 6-1
4 4 Blue Kentucky 15.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Lugan Knight 15.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Call Me Fast 2.50 SCRATCH
8 8 Big Hat Willie 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Shirley Ann 5.00 1 2-1
8 8 Stellar Asset 30.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Wonderland 8.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Souk Plaza 2.00 7.4 14-1
10 10 Paris Lily 6.00 8.4 16-1
3 3 Mia’s Mom 12.00 8.9 17-1
2 2 Nancy Lynn 10.00 9 17-1
5 5 Lady Liberty 6.00 9.6 18-1
1 1 Jewel Box 15.00 10.6 20-1
12 12 Banking Silver 15.00 10.9 21-1
11 11 Princess Em Too 15.00 11.4 22-1
6 6 Sevenon 30.00 12 23-1

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.