Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, November 23, 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
9 9 Mezcalifornia 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Ranch Life 4.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Magnetic Beach 4.50 1.5 3-1
3 3 Flash Master 5.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Centimorgan 5.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Red Royalty 6.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Mom’s Cheesecake 10.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Alltail 10.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Aunt Dixie 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Awesome Annmarie 1.20 1 2-1
6 6 Ghostly Night 4.00 2 4-1
3 3 Blaze On 4.50 2.2 4-1
5 5 Secret Glenda 5.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Lil Town Sis 8.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Say Cheese 10.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Lookin Royal 20.00 8 15-1
4 4 Chica Chula 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Mo Rhodes 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Now and Later 3.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Sagittarius 6.00 3 6-1
4 4 Gatlinburg 6.00 3 6-1
7 7 My Friend Louie 8.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Wicked Melody 10.00 5.3 10-1
11 11 What’s Up Doc 12.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Quebrancho 12.00 6.4 12-1
9 9 Ode to Balius 15.00 8.1 15-1
10 10 Gotta Have Dreams 20.00 11 21-1
8 8 High Enough 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Redeposit 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Levee Was Dry 4.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 Stinger Bee 4.50 1.6 3-1
10 10 Summonyourcourage 5.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Skyler 6.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Vdaytothetenacious 6.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Zapping Strike 8.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Added Mischief 10.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Holster 10.00 4.9 9-1
11 11 To My Taste 15.00 8 15-1
1 1 Brilliant Call 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Ripassare 3.00 1 2-1
16 16 Shezalittlestinker 3.50 1.3 2-1
6 6 My Brazilian Girl 3.50 1.3 2-1
8 8 High Shot 4.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 One Front War 4.50 1.8 3-1
9 9 Smokin Hot Blonde 8.00 3.8 7-1
14 14 Bundchen 12.00 6 11-1
4 4 Just a Coed 12.00 6 11-1
1 1 Feeling Beachy 12.00 6 11-1
7 7 Redo 15.00 7.7 14-1
12 12 Fifth of May 15.00 7.7 14-1
10 10 Zappera 20.00 10.4 20-1
3 3 Argentinidad 20.00 10.4 20-1
15 15 Miss Susan B 20.00 10.4 20-1
11 11 Yammy Yammy Bella 20.00 10.4 20-1
13 13 Freak City 30.00 16 30-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Harrodsburg 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Banishing 3.50 1.3 2-1
9 9 Wico (IRE) 4.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 Banjo Chris 4.50 1.6 3-1
8 8 Underhill’s Tab 5.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Groveland 8.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Mahaamel 20.00 6.1 12-1
4 4 Midnight Escape 30.00 9 17-1
7 7 Lucky Shot 30.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Sea Vista 2.50 1 2-1
10 10 Mo Quality 3.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Troubleshooting 4.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Yinzer 8.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 Tomasello 12.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Restless Renegade 12.00 5.5 10-1
12 12 Putting Eagle 12.00 5.5 10-1
13 13 Vekoma Kid 12.00 5.5 10-1
14 14 Solid Left 15.00 6.9 13-1
1 1 Tartarian 15.00 6.9 13-1
11 11 Wise Decision 15.00 6.9 13-1
3 3 Knicks Glory 20.00 9.3 18-1
8 8 Aerate 20.00 9.3 18-1
6 6 Oh Please 30.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Chilukki S.) – Chilukki S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Two Sharp 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Taxed 4.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 Pigalle 4.50 2.8 5-1
7 7 Oeuvre 6.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Fancy 6.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Royal Spa 8.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Positano Sunset 10.00 6.6 12-1
1 1 Imonra 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Attache 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 Banned for Life 3.50 1.3 2-1
11 11 Agoo 4.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Trust Issues 8.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Risk It 10.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Justifreak 10.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Colorado Cruiser 10.00 5.1 10-1
10 10 President Z 15.00 8.1 15-1
7 7 Rowdy Riot 15.00 8.1 15-1
8 8 Wind Rider 15.00 8.1 15-1
2 2 Ajaayb 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Commonwealth Turf S.) – Commonwealth Turf S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Dashman 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Herchee 3.00 1.2 2-1
9 9 Evade (FR) 3.50 1.3 2-1
7 7 Lagynos 4.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 My Boy Prince 6.00 2 4-1
4 4 Ak Sar Ben Derby 10.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Piper’s Factor 20.00 6.1 12-1
2 2 Telescopic 30.00 9 17-1
6 6 Will Take It 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Girl Math 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Seraphia 3.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 Golden Gamble 3.50 1.7 3-1
5 5 Calamity 4.00 1.9 4-1
8 8 Bottomless Mimosa 10.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Madeline’s Promise 12.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Lobby Rendezvous 20.00 9 17-1
1 1 Ceebee 20.00 9 17-1
9 9 Heart’s Compass 20.00 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.