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
3 3 Vamos Carlitos 5.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Righteous Star 3.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Lou Man 6.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Secret Trouble 5.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Streets of War 15.00 4.5 9-1
6 6 Sheppinator 20.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Caped Crusader 15.00 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 2 4-1
7 7 Eli’s Promise 5.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Major Blue 5.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Goodasiwonswas 15.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Robo Man 6.00 6 11-1
5 5 Miacomet 4.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Evan On Earth 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Top Gun Rocket 1.60 1.4 3-1
4 4 Burlsworth 8.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Map to the Stars 10.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Shallus 15.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Partyvicious 15.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Viking 8.00 7.8 15-1
8 8 World Chaos 6.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 All the Luck 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Mintastic 15.00 1.6 3-1
13 13 Sharp Swinger 6.00 2.4 4-1
2 2 J David 3.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Concrete Cruiser 4.00 2.6 5-1
9 9 Canisius 8.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Gypsy Dreaming 8.00 7.5 14-1
5 5 Steel Vengeance 15.00 7.7 14-1
6 6 Only the Good 15.00 8.6 16-1
10 10 Candyland Phil 10.00 8.8 17-1
11 11 Allied Commander 15.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Frosty Beer 30.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Silent Breeze 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Fantastical 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Kick a Rhyme (IRE) 4.50 3.6 7-1
7 7 Girl of My Dreams 6.00 5.3 10-1
10 10 La La Rose 6.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 La Foret 4.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Morning Miracle 8.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Ice Queen 15.00 7.3 14-1
9 9 High Fashion Kate 8.00 7.4 14-1
6 6 Krickle 30.00 8.1 15-1
3 3 Katie’s Checkride 20.00 11.3 21-1
11 11 Obstreperous 3.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Undercover 3.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Dot 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Harbor Springs 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Pinfire 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Guile 2.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Lead Foot 30.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 El Gunner 10.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Prints Money 12.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Merlotti 20.00 5.4 10-1
9 9 Kosher Capone 2.50 5.5 10-1
6 6 Artwell 6.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Kohaku 30.00 SCRATCH

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 2.9 5-1
8 8 Morlock 4.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Publisher 4.50 3.8 7-1
1 1 Spurgeon 6.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Executive 5.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Harvest n’Hearth 15.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Speechless 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Payne 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 G T Five Hundred 5.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 I Got No Munny 6.00 2 4-1
2 2 One Giant Leap 3.50 3.8 7-1
8 8 Friar Laurence 2.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Dazzlemesilver 10.00 7.1 13-1
7 7 Pressure 8.00 7.5 14-1
4 4 Chipofftheoldblock 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Shiloh’s Mistress 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Bourbon Thief 5.00 5 9-1
1 1 Egyptian Candy 15.00 5.1 10-1
11 11 Heart Spin 6.00 6.6 13-1
2 2 Moonlight Gambler 15.00 7.9 15-1
7 7 Hay Stack 2.50 8.1 15-1
4 4 Janey Creed 12.00 8.5 16-1
6 6 Big Trouble 6.00 8.8 17-1
5 5 Berna Ditty 20.00 9.6 18-1
10 10 Classy’n Connected 15.00 9.7 18-1
14 14 Harvey’s Princess 20.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Wits and Wagers 4.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Spicy Italian 20.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Irish Patsy 8.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Parish Lane 12.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Foreseen 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Phreddie Mac 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Halfway Tempted 5.00 2 4-1
5 5 Saturday Long Legs 12.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Speed Institute 15.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Mo Hope 8.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Sound of Victory 4.50 3.8 7-1
6 6 Photo Op 12.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Warp Nine 2.50 SCRATCH
1 1 Trap Line 10.00 SCRATCH

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.