Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, November 24, 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 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Moral 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Countthebrave 2.50 1.2 2-1
7 7 Chris’s Revenge 4.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Optical 4.50 2.2 4-1
1 1 McAfee 8.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Greatdayforhockey 10.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Rock Solo 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Ethereal Road 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Hayes Strike 2.50 1.1 2-1
3 3 Thunderian 3.00 1.3 2-1
2 2 J. P. Race 3.50 1.4 3-1
4 4 Mowins 10.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Go Emi 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Echo Again 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Triple Elvis 3.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Good Like Magic 4.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Island Cruiser 4.50 2.2 4-1
6 6 Mr McGregor 5.00 2.4 4-1
2 2 Dewy’s Beast 10.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Hunter John 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Star of Wonder 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Stretch Ride 3.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Parchment Party 4.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Donegal Destiny 5.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Lambeth 6.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Vitality 8.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Rocky Joy 1.20 1 2-1
1 1 Sully 3.00 1.9 4-1
15 15 Sweet Freedom 8.00 4.3 8-1
13 13 Four Top 10.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Take Tomorrow 10.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Finn McSorley 10.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Fayette Spirit 12.00 6.3 12-1
11 11 Publicity 12.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Ghost Nation 15.00 7.7 15-1
4 4 Alrasikh 15.00 7.7 15-1
2 2 Demetrius 20.00 10.1 19-1
12 12 Farm Team 20.00 10.1 19-1
5 5 Lucky Seven 30.00 15 28-1
14 14 Bisate 30.00 15 28-1
10 10 Techne 30.00 15 28-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Hearts United 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Lookatmybuckle 2.50 1.3 2-1
5 5 Bisa 3.50 1.8 3-1
6 6 Thunder Kin 8.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Barbarina 8.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Talksalot 10.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Square Baby 12.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 Pounds in Town 15.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Keepsake 1.80 1 2-1
7 7 Pretty Sassy 5.00 3.3 6-1
12 12 Trading Secrets 8.00 5.4 10-1
13 13 Foie Gras 8.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Brown Sugar 10.00 6.9 13-1
9 9 Good Game 10.00 6.9 13-1
10 10 Quick to Charm 10.00 6.9 13-1
1 1 Vino Bella 10.00 6.9 13-1
14 14 Lost and Found 12.00 8.3 16-1
3 3 Miss Authentic 12.00 8.3 16-1
11 11 Shared Vision 12.00 8.3 16-1
4 4 Whippoorwill 15.00 10.4 20-1
2 2 Sight to See 15.00 10.4 20-1
6 6 Lil Drummer Girl 20.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Coastal Invasion 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Perfect Shot 3.00 1.2 2-1
8 8 Undercover 4.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 C’Est Cheese 6.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Come as You Are 12.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Stormy Mitole 12.00 4.8 9-1
10 10 Lightning Myqueen 15.00 6 11-1
11 11 Harbor Springs 15.00 6 11-1
7 7 Our Keepsake 20.00 8 15-1
2 2 Amy Z 20.00 8 15-1
3 3 Clique 30.00 12 23-1
9 9 Tennesseehoneybee 30.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Coppola 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Run Carson 3.50 1.2 2-1
6 6 Joe Shiesty 5.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Charcoal 6.00 2.2 4-1
9 9 Double Clutch 6.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Dhabab (IRE) 8.00 3 6-1
5 5 Durante 15.00 5.9 11-1
12 12 Stitched 15.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Sosua Summer 20.00 7.9 15-1
7 7 Let My People Go 20.00 7.9 15-1
11 11 Bear River 20.00 7.9 15-1
10 10 Bling 30.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Attache 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Morunning 3.50 1.4 3-1
4 4 B Sudd 4.50 1.9 4-1
3 3 Run Jalen Run 5.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Liam’s Journey 8.00 3.4 6-1
13 13 Trust Daddy 10.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Furious Anger 12.00 5.2 10-1
11 11 Pursuit of Power 15.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Glen Airy 15.00 6.5 12-1
10 10 Cathedral Beach 20.00 8.6 16-1
7 7 Mo Rum 20.00 8.6 16-1
1 1 Thoughtthatcounts 20.00 8.6 16-1
9 9 Al Ameeq 30.00 13 25-1

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.