Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, November 2, 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
Bisa 0 0-1
3 3 Rose Rita 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Lookatmybuckle 3.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Campaign Promises 15.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 Bisa 8.00 3.4 7-1
1 1 Sevilla 8.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Talksalot 8.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Lylah Renee 12.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Richiesgoldengirl 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Jackman 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Principe Carlo 6.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Went West 3.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Payne 2.50 5.7 11-1
1 1 G T Five Hundred 15.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Bayou Colonel 20.00 8.5 16-1
9 9 Diamond Heist 6.00 8.6 16-1
2 2 President Z 8.00 8.7 16-1
8 8 Princip 10.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Chun Money 8.00 1 2-1
7 7 Mischievous M 10.00 2 4-1
6 6 Du Monde 6.00 3 6-1
4 4 Austin’s Map 8.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Snook 4.00 4.6 9-1
9 9 Getoutyourwallet 10.00 5 9-1
1 1 Halfway Tempted 15.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 First Bid 12.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Evan On Earth 3.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Gun Barrel 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Soaring Bird 6.00 1 2-1
9 9 Gilmore 5.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Tiwanaku 3.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Seven Bridges Road 8.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 All West 4.50 3.6 7-1
2 2 Business Model 6.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Moonstrike (GB) 20.00 8 15-1
1 1 Improbable Story 12.00 8.8 17-1
4 4 Nepal Up 5.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Enchant 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Time Stone 4.50 1.6 3-1
12 12 Jitterbug 3.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 I Am the Sauce 20.00 2.9 5-1
8 8 Bourbon Thief 5.00 4 7-1
9 9 Mulima 12.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Fashion Affirmed 30.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Smokin Hot Blonde 20.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Argentinidad 20.00 5.7 11-1
11 11 Karson Kay 30.00 6 11-1
6 6 Farfalle 4.00 6.1 11-1
10 10 Lady of Power 10.00 7.3 14-1
13 13 Indy Label 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Jump Into the Fire 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Cactus Flower 8.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Guana Cay 5.00 1.4 3-1
10 10 Wildcatjustice 10.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Lil Town Sis 15.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 Lookin Royal 12.00 5 9-1
9 9 Chiquita Mosca 8.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Simple Souvenir 3.50 SCRATCH
4 4 Inner Harbor 20.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Talkin in Cursive 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Heavenville 6.00 1 2-1
8 8 Big Boat 2.50 1.2 2-1
9 9 Smoken Wicked 2.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 McDude 20.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Firmus 10.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 C K Wonder 5.00 8.1 15-1
7 7 I’m Otter Here 10.00 8.3 16-1
1 1 Innova 20.00 8.9 17-1
5 5 Extradition 8.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Quantum Burst 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Everloving 1.80 1.5 3-1
4 4 Ensorcell 6.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Jenkin 6.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Momentario 10.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Princess Aliyah 8.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 No Other Like You 12.00 8.3 16-1
9 9 Massarat 10.00 8.5 16-1
3 3 Lobby Rendezvous 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Oscar Season 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Unleash the Power 4.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Half Dome (IRE) 6.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Born Flashy 5.00 4.4 8-1
10 10 Mercante 15.00 5.7 11-1
14 14 Saint in the City 10.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Real Men Violin 5.00 6.6 12-1
7 7 Swiss Slang 12.00 6.9 13-1
2 2 Mount Horeb 8.00 7.3 14-1
9 9 Bernin Tune 30.00 8.6 16-1
16 16 Lead Foot 15.00 8.6 16-1
11 11 Stride 30.00 8.9 17-1
13 13 Flying Houdini 20.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Winston Wolf 8.00 SCRATCH
12 12 B B Prince 30.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Karlwithanarl 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Bet On Sunshine S.) – Bet On Sunshine S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Champlin 0 0-1
5 5 Gulfport 12.00 1 2-1
8 8 Champlin 3.50 2.6 5-1
3 3 Bango 2.50 3.9 7-1
6 6 Tejano Twist 8.00 4.5 8-1
9 9 Angkor 4.50 4.7 9-1
2 2 Gold Luck 12.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Happy American 15.00 6.1 11-1
4 4 Happy Is a Choice 3.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Big Hat Willie 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Diagram 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 Tiger Division 4.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Wisconsin Gal 3.50 3.3 6-1
10 10 Flintlock 8.00 4.5 9-1
12 12 Asteria 12.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Outrage 20.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Dimensionality 15.00 6.5 12-1
3 3 Better Have Cash 30.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Anonima 10.00 7.1 13-1
1 1 Vino Tiempo 20.00 7.8 15-1
2 2 Flojo 6.00 SCRATCH
11 11 My Cherry Pie 30.00 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.