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
7 7 Magnetic Beach 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Centimorgan 5.00 1.2 2-1
8 8 Ranch Life 4.00 1.5 3-1
9 9 Mezcalifornia 3.50 2.3 4-1
6 6 Mom’s Cheesecake 10.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Red Royalty 6.00 8.1 15-1
4 4 Alltail 10.00 8.2 15-1
3 3 Flash Master 5.00 8.3 16-1
2 2 Aunt Dixie 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Blaze On 4.50 1 2-1
8 8 Awesome Annmarie 1.20 1.5 3-1
6 6 Ghostly Night 4.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 Lil Town Sis 8.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Secret Glenda 5.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Lookin Royal 20.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Chica Chula 20.00 7.1 13-1
7 7 Say Cheese 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Gatlinburg 6.00 1 2-1
11 11 What’s Up Doc 12.00 2 4-1
5 5 Sagittarius 6.00 3 6-1
7 7 My Friend Louie 8.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Mo Rhodes 2.50 4.3 8-1
9 9 Ode to Balius 15.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Quebrancho 12.00 6 11-1
8 8 High Enough 20.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Wicked Melody 10.00 7.2 14-1
10 10 Gotta Have Dreams 20.00 7.9 15-1
3 3 Now and Later 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Levee Was Dry 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Redeposit 3.50 1.1 2-1
4 4 Stinger Bee 4.50 1.3 2-1
9 9 Holster 10.00 2 4-1
8 8 Zapping Strike 8.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Skyler 6.00 2.2 4-1
10 10 Summonyourcourage 5.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Added Mischief 10.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Vdaytothetenacious 6.00 3.9 7-1
11 11 To My Taste 15.00 5.9 11-1
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
6 6 My Brazilian Girl 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 High Shot 4.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Feeling Beachy 12.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Redo 15.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Smokin Hot Blonde 8.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Ripassare 3.00 6 11-1
12 12 Fifth of May 15.00 6.2 12-1
3 3 Argentinidad 20.00 6.3 12-1
4 4 Just a Coed 12.00 7.2 14-1
10 10 Zappera 20.00 8 15-1
11 11 Yammy Yammy Bella 20.00 10.2 19-1
13 13 Freak City 30.00 10.2 19-1
16 16 Shezalittlestinker 3.50 SCRATCH
15 15 Miss Susan B 20.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Bundchen 12.00 SCRATCH
2 2 One Front War 4.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Wico (IRE) 4.00 1 2-1
8 8 Underhill’s Tab 5.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Harrodsburg 2.50 2.7 5-1
2 2 Banjo Chris 4.50 2.8 5-1
5 5 Banishing 3.50 3.2 6-1
3 3 Groveland 8.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Mahaamel 20.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Midnight Escape 30.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Lucky Shot 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Mo Quality 0 0-1
4 4 Troubleshooting 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Sea Vista 2.50 1.1 2-1
5 5 Restless Renegade 12.00 1.5 3-1
10 10 Mo Quality 3.00 3 6-1
1 1 Tartarian 15.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Knicks Glory 20.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Oh Please 30.00 8.3 16-1
2 2 Yinzer 8.00 9.6 18-1
13 13 Vekoma Kid 12.00 10 19-1
8 8 Aerate 20.00 10.4 20-1
9 9 Tomasello 12.00 10.6 20-1
14 14 Solid Left 15.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Putting Eagle 12.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Wise Decision 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Positano Sunset 0 0-1
7 7 Oeuvre 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Taxed 4.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Pigalle 4.50 2.8 5-1
6 6 Positano Sunset 10.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Two Sharp 2.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Fancy 6.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Royal Spa 8.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Imonra 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Banned for Life 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Risk It 10.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Trust Issues 8.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Ajaayb 20.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Colorado Cruiser 10.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Wind Rider 15.00 7.8 15-1
10 10 President Z 15.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Attache 3.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Rowdy Riot 15.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Agoo 4.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Justifreak 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Herchee 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 Evade (FR) 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 My Boy Prince 6.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Lagynos 4.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Dashman 2.50 4.4 8-1
5 5 Piper’s Factor 20.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Will Take It 30.00 6.1 12-1
4 4 Ak Sar Ben Derby 10.00 6.6 12-1
2 2 Telescopic 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Golden Gamble 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Girl Math 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Seraphia 3.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Bottomless Mimosa 10.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Madeline’s Promise 12.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Lobby Rendezvous 20.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Ceebee 20.00 7 13-1
9 9 Heart’s Compass 20.00 7.4 14-1
5 5 Calamity 4.00 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.