Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, November 20, 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 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Bonita Song 0 0-1
2 2 Citizen Judy 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Parisian Light 10.00 1 2-1
9 9 Kate Wins 8.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Evalina 4.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Tegwar 3.50 3.6 7-1
3 3 Real Mischievous 10.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Adrian 12.00 4 8-1
10 10 Bonita Song 10.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 Security Pledge 15.00 6.6 12-1
7 7 Dreama 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Fort Warren 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Went West 2.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Background 5.00 2 4-1
2 2 Citizen Judy 5.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 W W Crazy 15.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Notah 3.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Baby Max 0 0-1
1 1 Coalmoon 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Il Marchesse 5.00 3 6-1
4 4 Gallo de Fuego 4.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 South Bend Tom 3.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Lured Away 4.50 4.6 9-1
7 7 Super Snoop 12.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Baby Max 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Melittlefrostgirl 8.00 1 2-1
1 1 Dinahs Girl 3.50 1.7 3-1
10 10 Bella Vittoria 5.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Free Passage 15.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Vino Toxica 12.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Next Agenda 8.00 6.1 12-1
4 4 Nola Louise 15.00 6.3 12-1
8 8 Shancelicious 3.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Red Zone 15.00 6.8 13-1
9 9 Midnight Muse 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 J J’s Ranger 1.20 1 2-1
3 3 Lend It Tewmey 3.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 Jammin Justice 6.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Rewire 8.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Untroubled 15.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Tap the Candy 6.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Redhill 20.00 7.5 14-1
8 8 Monba Quake 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Lucy Got Game 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Windy Walk 2.00 1.2 2-1
6 6 Low Country Magic 4.00 1.3 3-1
5 5 Crazy Cami 6.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Crushed Ice 10.00 2.4 5-1
4 4 Wee Bit O Mischief 5.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Klimt’s Muse 12.00 4 8-1
8 8 Wits and Wagers 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Briterdayzahead 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Top Gun Tommy 4.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Summer Splash 3.50 3.9 7-1
4 4 Solidify 6.00 5.4 10-1
9 9 Molto Vivace 8.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Tallahatchiebridge 10.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Fadethenoise 10.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 Bayou Benny 12.00 7.7 15-1
8 8 Lunar Module 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Shogun Be Fast 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Own the Field 3.50 1.2 2-1
4 4 Cawkab 10.00 2 4-1
5 5 Harleezy 8.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Roussette 8.00 2.4 4-1
8 8 Raging 3.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Atlantic Dancer 5.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 I’m Your Man 10.00 3.1 6-1
9 9 Mucho Mojo 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Ember 0 0-1
4 4 Business Model 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Rocco Strong 3.00 1.4 3-1
10 10 Category Ten 8.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Icarus 10.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Ember 3.50 2.7 5-1
1 1 Roman Centurian 10.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Nepal Up 8.00 7 13-1
5 5 Mr. Peterkin 20.00 7.3 14-1
9 9 Coyote Road 20.00 8.3 16-1
7 7 Koselio 20.00 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.