Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, November 21, 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
3 3 Bourbon Life 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Harvard 2.50 2.6 5-1
4 4 Cashmeup 3.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Vittorio 2.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Summer in Aiken 15.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Chryso Alogo 15.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Talkscheap 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Trafalgar Shore 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Cactus Flower 6.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Wildcatjustice 10.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Jump Into the Fire 2.50 2.9 5-1
7 7 Yolo Calls 10.00 3.1 6-1
8 8 Slam Diego 2.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Inner Harbor 20.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 Baby Gundin 6.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Man of Mischief 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 Storm the Streets 3.50 1.2 2-1
1 1 Haunted Flame 4.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Winter Creek 5.00 1.9 4-1
8 8 Words of Fortune 8.00 3.2 6-1
13 13 Remaining Nameless 10.00 4.1 8-1
11 11 Golden Ice 12.00 5 9-1
3 3 Morally 15.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Stunning Bruno 15.00 6.3 12-1
4 4 Mr Lee 20.00 8.6 16-1
7 7 Adios Kid 20.00 8.6 16-1
12 12 Mister Baby 20.00 8.6 16-1
10 10 Financial Whiz 30.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Standoutsensation 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Miss Hebrides 3.00 1.1 2-1
1 1 Catching Heat 4.00 4 8-1
3 3 Autumn Chill 6.00 4.5 8-1
5 5 Cararra 6.00 6 11-1
2 2 Up the Creek 5.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Bah Humbug 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Sombra Dorada 1.20 1 2-1
5 5 Sharper Gal 1.80 1.2 2-1
2 2 Teardrop Tiara 8.00 2.9 5-1
9 9 Elliott Moon 12.00 4 8-1
6 6 Miss Escapade 12.00 4 8-1
8 8 Honeycomb 15.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Royal Blood 15.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Sarissa 20.00 6.2 12-1
3 3 Fancy Prance 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Gilded Craken 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 The Prince’s Spur 2.50 1.3 2-1
2 2 General Mathis 3.50 1.5 3-1
5 5 Kissalot 10.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Count Dracula 10.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Huge Bigly 12.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Winters Lion 12.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Beyond Best 15.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Midnight Channel 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Fearless Lady 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Tiger Division 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Carolina Smokeshow 4.00 2.4 4-1
4 4 Ez Tree Ates 3.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Parking Lot Pours 12.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Multiplication 8.00 6 11-1
9 9 Dimensionality 12.00 8.3 16-1
3 3 Outrage 15.00 8.7 16-1
5 5 Anonima 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Bourbon Serengeti 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Scrupulous 8.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Romantic Dancer 3.50 3.9 7-1
9 9 Bella Haze 8.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Rubia 10.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 These Apples 6.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Gourmet 6.00 6.9 13-1
10 10 Beach Bunny 15.00 9.4 18-1
6 6 Zapple 30.00 9.9 19-1
2 2 Hattie Bloom 12.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Navy Seal (IRE) 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 My Boy Tony 3.00 1.2 2-1
8 8 Royal Sandrin 6.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Telescopic 8.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Thomas Aquinas 8.00 3.6 7-1
13 13 Fort Thomas 8.00 3.6 7-1
11 11 Always Above 10.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Lips Say Bliss 10.00 4.6 9-1
10 10 Bourbon Boss 10.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Summer in Adriane 10.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Sea Singer (IRE) 10.00 4.6 9-1
12 12 Quokka 20.00 9.3 18-1
14 14 D Day Reunion 20.00 9.3 18-1
9 9 Laughnowcrylater 30.00 14 26-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Upon a Star 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Lord I Wonder 3.00 1.2 2-1
9 9 Gate to Paradise 4.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Here’syourtrouble 6.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Catchphrase 10.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Cathcart 10.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Lady Go Go 10.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Kiss Me Again 15.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Legacy Defined 30.00 10 19-1
10 10 Lunar Seas 30.00 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.