Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Friday, November 1, 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
4 4 Gardiner 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Hedge 3.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Optical 2.50 2.3 4-1
5 5 Righteous Star 6.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Blake James 3.50 3.4 6-1
3 3 Gotta Guy 10.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Major Dax 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Winakaching 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Pate 3.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Up On the Edge 4.50 2.5 5-1
6 6 Dark Fury 3.50 3.2 6-1
2 2 Red Hot Jeanie 4.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Creative Quality 12.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Bright Lady Day 15.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Cant Stop Munnings 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Quintillion 8.00 2.3 4-1
10 10 Ripped 15.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Sonic Skidaddle 10.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Our Favorite Son 8.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Reach 15.00 5 9-1
5 5 Mischievous Intent 4.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Guardian 2.50 6.3 12-1
8 8 Multiverse 10.00 9.9 19-1
1 1 Baker Hayfield 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Slam Diego 4.00 1 2-1
8 8 Sparkle of Hope 4.50 2.9 5-1
5 5 Bobbie Sox 8.00 3 6-1
3 3 Motown Mika 3.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 She’s Jersey Tuff 15.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Ella Frances 5.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Evie’s Encore 4.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Two Hearted 30.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Putting Eagle 12.00 1 2-1
10 10 Poppa Echo 12.00 2 4-1
7 7 Kalahari Dreams 3.50 2.8 5-1
11 11 Mubarez 3.00 7 13-1
5 5 Faust 4.50 7.7 15-1
12 12 Galantini 30.00 8.1 15-1
3 3 Lottery Win 8.00 8.2 16-1
6 6 Caldera 8.00 9.9 19-1
9 9 Canisius 12.00 10.4 20-1
2 2 Great Moment 15.00 10.9 21-1
4 4 Speed King 12.00 12 23-1
1 1 Texas Tailwind 20.00 12 23-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Perfect Force 12.00 1 2-1
4 4 Troubleshooting 4.50 1.5 3-1
5 5 Kraken 4.00 2 4-1
2 2 Saving Heart 6.00 3 6-1
10 10 White Whale 15.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Sinatra 6.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Disco Time 3.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Time Passes 8.00 6.6 12-1
7 7 Full Victory 15.00 8.2 16-1
8 8 Tears in Rain 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Muhimma 1.00 1 2-1
10 10 Tiz Purple 12.00 1.7 3-1
8 8 Liam in the Dust 10.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Hollygrove 15.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Thunder Kin 30.00 4.6 9-1
9 9 Lady Orient 15.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Plaza Beach 20.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Lit Miss Hat Trick 30.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Candy Quest 8.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Evanescence 2.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Dominican Pioneer 2.50 SCRATCH
7 7 Idratherbeblessed 5.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 Beuys (IRE) 5.00 3.7 7-1
11 11 Mendelssohns March 5.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Kitodan 12.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Gray’s Fable 3.00 5 9-1
5 5 Quadra Island 15.00 6.3 12-1
9 9 Cowboy Justice (GB) 12.00 7.6 14-1
2 2 Malibu Springs 12.00 8.4 16-1
10 10 Higgins Boat 10.00 9 17-1
15 15 Johny’s Fireball 10.00 SCRATCH
13 13 King Curlin 5.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Clyde’s Got a Gun 6.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Liar’s Poker 20.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Tapit Shoes 10.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Realignment 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
McAfee 0 0-1
1 1 Mr McGregor 3.50 1 2-1
11 11 Prints Money 5.00 1.7 3-1
8 8 Artwell 3.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Twirling Troillet 12.00 2.9 5-1
10 10 Fore Flag 20.00 3.6 7-1
13 13 Rewire 20.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Vigorish 20.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Merlotti 20.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Sesame Streek 6.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 El Gunner 4.50 5.4 10-1
3 3 Freaky Z 30.00 8.3 16-1
4 4 Tiz Marks Spirit 20.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Backstretch 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Killjoy 0 0-1
8 8 Hoff 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 To Monarch 4.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Akinmusire 4.50 3.6 7-1
7 7 Bermuda Blitz 3.50 3.6 7-1
11 11 Killjoy 8.00 5 9-1
1 1 Super Snoop 20.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Game Day 12.00 5.9 11-1
3 3 Le Chiffre 12.00 5.9 11-1
10 10 McAfee 12.00 6 11-1
12 12 South Bend Tom 12.00 6.5 12-1
2 2 Sock It to Me 15.00 6.6 12-1
9 9 Honor Point 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.