Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, November 7, 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
6 6 Run Jalen Run 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Sweet as Sin 4.50 2.8 5-1
1 1 On My Honor 2.50 3.9 7-1
2 2 Caper’s Hooley 10.00 4 8-1
4 4 Edified 3.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Bebedouro 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Territoriality 12.00 1 2-1
1 1 Midway Vow 3.50 4.3 8-1
5 5 Our Prayer 4.00 5 9-1
3 3 American Splendor 20.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Tiz Salty 15.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Anointed of God 2.50 6 11-1
7 7 No Show 1.80 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Elusive Target 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Thunderian 4.50 1.7 3-1
7 7 Gasoline 2.50 3 6-1
4 4 Background 10.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Coppermaster 15.00 4.5 9-1
5 5 Expensive Cut 15.00 5 9-1
8 8 Trident Hit 5.00 7.1 13-1
3 3 Quality Chic 4.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Mercy Otis 30.00 1 2-1
3 3 Honeybeebobbie 12.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 My Bossy Lady 5.00 4.8 9-1
10 10 Madame Markievicz 4.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 High Summer 2.50 6.3 12-1
4 4 Kuku 12.00 7.3 14-1
2 2 Show Me the Light 30.00 7.6 14-1
6 6 Jailhouse Religion 12.00 8.1 15-1
8 8 Streaking 3.00 8.9 17-1
1 1 Lady Riley 15.00 10 19-1
11 11 Glorious Musings 20.00 11 21-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Chasing the Crown 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Frosted Departure 3.50 3.5 7-1
9 9 Blue Devil 4.50 4.6 9-1
7 7 Seize the Night 20.00 6.1 12-1
1 1 Wadsworth 1.40 6.4 12-1
5 5 Big Dreaming 15.00 7.4 14-1
2 2 Mr. Wireless 3.50 8.2 16-1
3 3 Warrior Johny 6.00 8.8 17-1
6 6 Harlan Estate 8.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Del Rayo 15.00 1 2-1
1 1 Sagittarius 6.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Roussette 4.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Brilliant Man 3.50 3.9 7-1
6 6 Copper Missile 3.00 6 11-1
5 5 Mo Rhodes 2.50 6.1 11-1
7 7 Sooey Strong 12.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Jackson’s Roar 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Thrilla 8.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Eighty West 3.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Mendello 30.00 7.1 13-1
9 9 One True Shance 3.50 7.3 14-1
5 5 Ace It 12.00 7.6 14-1
10 10 Charbonnay 12.00 7.7 15-1
2 2 Shan 6.00 8.1 15-1
3 3 El Dandi 20.00 10 19-1
1 1 Austin Cruise 4.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Bonne Fille 30.00 1 2-1
8 8 Indigo Stunner 8.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Fine Finish 12.00 4.1 8-1
11 11 Cotillard 15.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Miss Lonelle 8.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 Sashay Away 2.50 5.1 10-1
3 3 Sweet Treasure 4.00 7.2 14-1
6 6 Zealous Moon 6.00 7.8 15-1
9 9 Go Town 10.00 7.9 15-1
10 10 Terra Town 30.00 11.4 21-1
13 13 Swan House 15.00 11.6 22-1
5 5 Slow No Mo 30.00 12.2 23-1
1 1 Poppy the Princess 6.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Cornhuskerchris 20.00 1 2-1
3 3 Hasten 12.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Mischievous Time 8.00 3 6-1
9 9 Discotheque 10.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Oh Monaco 5.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Ambridge 20.00 7.8 15-1
7 7 Crisis Manager 6.00 7.9 15-1
10 10 Admiral Dennis 1.60 7.9 15-1
8 8 Tavern Time 8.00 9.2 17-1
1 1 Monet’s Magic 6.00 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.