Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Friday, November 22, 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
7 7 Gardiner 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Righteous Star 3.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Vamos Carlitos 5.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Secret Trouble 5.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Lou Man 6.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Streets of War 15.00 6.1 12-1
8 8 Caped Crusader 15.00 6.1 12-1
6 6 Sheppinator 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Big Hat Willie 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Higher Standard 3.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Miacomet 4.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Major Blue 5.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Eli’s Promise 5.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Robo Man 6.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Goodasiwonswas 15.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Top Gun Rocket 1.60 1 2-1
7 7 Evan On Earth 2.00 1.2 2-1
8 8 World Chaos 6.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Burlsworth 8.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Viking 8.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Map to the Stars 10.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Partyvicious 15.00 8 15-1
5 5 Shallus 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 J David 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 All the Luck 3.50 1.2 2-1
7 7 Concrete Cruiser 4.00 1.4 3-1
13 13 Sharp Swinger 6.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Gypsy Dreaming 8.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Canisius 8.00 3.2 6-1
10 10 Candyland Phil 10.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Mintastic 15.00 6.3 12-1
11 11 Allied Commander 15.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 Steel Vengeance 15.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Only the Good 15.00 6.3 12-1
12 12 Frosty Beer 30.00 13 25-1
1 1 Silent Breeze 30.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Fantastical 2.50 1 2-1
11 11 Obstreperous 3.00 1.2 2-1
14 14 Undercover 3.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 La Foret 4.00 1.7 3-1
13 13 Harbor Springs 4.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Kick a Rhyme (IRE) 4.50 2 4-1
7 7 Girl of My Dreams 6.00 2.7 5-1
10 10 La La Rose 6.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Morning Miracle 8.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 High Fashion Kate 8.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Ice Queen 15.00 6.9 13-1
3 3 Katie’s Checkride 20.00 9.3 18-1
12 12 Dot 20.00 9.3 18-1
6 6 Krickle 30.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Guile 2.00 1 2-1
9 9 Kosher Capone 2.50 1.1 2-1
3 3 Pinfire 3.00 1.3 2-1
6 6 Artwell 6.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 El Gunner 10.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Prints Money 12.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Merlotti 20.00 6.1 12-1
7 7 Kohaku 30.00 9 17-1
8 8 Lead Foot 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 Scorpius 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Kinetic Control 3.50 1.3 2-1
8 8 Morlock 4.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Publisher 4.50 1.9 4-1
4 4 Executive 5.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Spurgeon 6.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Speechless 12.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 Harvest n’Hearth 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Friar Laurence 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 One Giant Leap 3.50 1.6 3-1
1 1 Payne 5.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 G T Five Hundred 5.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 I Got No Munny 6.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Pressure 8.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Dazzlemesilver 10.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Chipofftheoldblock 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Hay Stack 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Shiloh’s Mistress 3.00 1.4 3-1
15 15 Foreseen 3.50 1.9 4-1
16 16 Wits and Wagers 4.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Bourbon Thief 5.00 3.1 6-1
11 11 Heart Spin 6.00 4 8-1
6 6 Big Trouble 6.00 4 8-1
12 12 Irish Patsy 8.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 Parish Lane 12.00 9.1 17-1
4 4 Janey Creed 12.00 9.1 17-1
2 2 Moonlight Gambler 15.00 11.7 22-1
10 10 Classy’n Connected 15.00 11.7 22-1
1 1 Egyptian Candy 15.00 11.7 22-1
14 14 Harvey’s Princess 20.00 16 30-1
13 13 Spicy Italian 20.00 16 30-1
5 5 Berna Ditty 20.00 16 30-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Warp Nine 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Phreddie Mac 3.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 Sound of Victory 4.50 2.3 4-1
2 2 Halfway Tempted 5.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Mo Hope 8.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Trap Line 10.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Saturday Long Legs 12.00 7.1 13-1
6 6 Photo Op 12.00 7.1 13-1
9 9 Speed Institute 15.00 9 17-1

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.