Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, November 6, 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 I’m Your Man 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Cashmeup 15.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Shogun Be Fast 4.50 2.1 4-1
5 5 Bayou Magic 8.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Ethereal Road 3.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Not Normal 4.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 My Noble Knight 4.00 3.2 6-1
Ethereal Road 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Airborne Elite 20.00 1 2-1
5 5 B Sudd 1.60 1.9 4-1
7 7 Gettysburg Address 12.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Cathedral Beach 5.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Northern Chill 15.00 3 6-1
4 4 Zeca Diabo 8.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Line of Scrimmage 3.50 3.9 7-1
8 8 Trust Daddy 3.00 4.4 8-1
Zeca Diabo 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Airforce Lightning 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 Mezcalifornia 3.00 3 6-1
2 2 Greenwich Pike 15.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Shady Nights 20.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Blushing Kam 10.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Don’t Worry 6.00 7 13-1
9 9 Rando 4.00 7.1 13-1
12 12 Reign Champagne 12.00 7.5 14-1
13 13 Global Queen 15.00 7.7 15-1
5 5 Catnip Hill 12.00 7.8 15-1
8 8 Magnetic Beach 6.00 8 15-1
11 11 Lasko Lady 15.00 8.3 16-1
10 10 Flashlight 20.00 10.7 20-1
Lasko Lady 14 26-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Sweet Trouble 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Bang Bang Fury 5.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 Splattered 2.50 3.8 7-1
6 6 Adalene 6.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Blackfoot Daisy 4.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Titania’s Dream 6.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Flat Stormin 12.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Go Purple 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Benedetta 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Tanya Showers 3.50 1.1 2-1
6 6 Reagan’s Flame 2.50 1.1 2-1
5 5 Trial 12.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Sing a Little Song 4.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Lady Moscato 10.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 The Big Calhouna 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Taranto Titan 3.00 1 2-1
10 10 Mehlek 10.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Lion Kingdom 15.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Hank Ollie 5.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Kiddie Holiday 20.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Classy Whisper 8.00 7 13-1
7 7 Chancel 6.00 8 15-1
11 11 Ask in My Name 15.00 8.6 16-1
8 8 Media Sensation 4.00 9.1 17-1
1 1 Commander Joe 20.00 9.3 18-1
9 9 Desolator 10.00 9.5 18-1
5 5 Ramesses 3.00 20.6 39-1
2 2 Trap Line 4.00 20.6 39-1
3 3 Munyhungry 4.50 20.6 39-1
10 10 Saturday Long Legs 5.00 20.7 39-1
7 7 Stormin Love 6.00 20.7 39-1
1 1 Rosenow 12.00 21 40-1
4 4 Tie Breaker Lennie 12.00 21 40-1
6 6 Photo Op 12.00 21 40-1
9 9 Puckster 20.00 21.5 41-1
8 8 Operatore Pazzo 20.00 21.5 41-1
11 11 Ricky’s Best 30.00 22 42-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Kentucky Smokeshow 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Mean Eileen 2.50 4.9 9-1
3 3 La Marinera 15.00 6.9 13-1
7 7 Grace On Grace 12.00 7.2 14-1
2 2 Rosato 10.00 7.2 14-1
1 1 Autumn Rhythm 4.00 7.2 14-1
4 4 Mascara 4.50 7.6 14-1
8 8 Gerlin’s Empire 4.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 West Saratoga 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Lambeth 6.00 1.3 2-1
6 6 Two Eagles River 4.50 1.4 3-1
9 9 Liberal Arts 2.50 1.4 3-1
5 5 Ben Franklin 10.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Lugan Knight 12.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Banishing 5.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Banjo Chris 12.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Awesome Aaron 12.00 4.9 9-1
Lugan Knight 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Dia Estelar (ARG) 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Air Force Thunder 6.00 1.1 2-1
3 3 Bella Estrela 12.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 What’s Her Number 3.50 2.8 5-1
2 2 Pink Moon 15.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Yo Leven 4.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Classic Mystery 5.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Redheadedstranger 20.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Cat’s Symphony 15.00 5.6 11-1
Redheadedstranger 10 19-1

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.