Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, November 27, 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
4 4 Fun to Run 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Scarlet Red Sky 3.50 3.2 6-1
1 1 Global Queen 3.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Billie Cee 6.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Airforce Lightning 5.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Bullet Baby 20.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Uncork It 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Unstable Prince 0 0-1
5 5 Unstable Prince 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Tiwanaku 3.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 Just Jimmy 6.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Sant’ Antimo 5.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Liam the Brave 10.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Kattath 4.00 3 6-1
6 6 Tapsasional 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Protege 0 0-1
5 5 Gamblers Tail 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Epic Battle 3.50 1.8 3-1
6 6 Protege 3.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Bebedouro 5.00 3 6-1
3 3 On My Honor 4.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Zeca Diabo 10.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Rocketeightyeight 5.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Sweet Chablis 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 She’s Jersey Tuff 6.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Chiquita Mosca 12.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Tortuga Island 3.50 2.7 5-1
9 9 Ella Frances 4.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Default 3.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Cocktail Cutie 5.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Jersey Gold 30.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Baytown Kitty Cat 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Mercy Warren 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Sequin Lady 3.50 1.5 3-1
3 3 Punchy Girl 2.50 2.5 5-1
7 7 Forever Home 4.50 2.9 5-1
2 2 Mirth ‘n Merriment 20.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Simply Complicated 15.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Lady Mercedes 5.00 6 11-1
4 4 Cumberland Falls 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Drip d’Oro 10.00 1 2-1
7 7 American Memories 3.00 3 6-1
2 2 Arrogates Spirit 12.00 3.3 6-1
10 10 Transcendental 15.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Hey Boss 5.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Express Cruiser 15.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Sixwillberich 3.50 5.1 10-1
3 3 Criminal Defense 30.00 7.3 14-1
1 1 Feathers Road 2.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Soupersilverdollar 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Innovator 0 0-1
11 11 Lottery Win 15.00 1 2-1
6 6 Innovator 3.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Kingsmere 20.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Great Moment 15.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 D’oro Boy 15.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 Sinister Smile 30.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Barnes 1.20 5.9 11-1
4 4 Absolutely Hot 20.00 6.1 12-1
10 10 Counter Elite 20.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Colonel Caliente 20.00 7.6 14-1
7 7 Caribbean Dream 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Antique Silver 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Sally O’Malley 3.50 3.2 6-1
9 9 Sister Kisses 6.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Yo Puedo 15.00 6.3 12-1
8 8 Hush It Honey 4.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Play Good Pay Good 4.50 7 13-1
4 4 Yes to Champagne 20.00 7.6 14-1
6 6 Candy Lover 8.00 8.6 16-1
2 2 Easy Red 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Nay V Belle 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Miss Enchanted 2.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 Ruthless Rua 2.50 2.6 5-1
7 7 Charriere 12.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Steel Racer 15.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Queen’s Martini 4.00 4 8-1
3 3 Altered Shot 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Gun Barrel 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Air It Out 3.50 1.5 3-1
7 7 Rope a Dope 8.00 3.2 6-1
11 11 Lucchesi 10.00 4 8-1
6 6 Cowboy Luke 20.00 4.2 8-1
13 13 Chances Taken 8.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Phenomenal Dream 20.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Thezelenskyyfactor 15.00 5.1 10-1
10 10 Munyhungry 4.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Free America 30.00 6.9 13-1
8 8 Indy Charge 8.00 7 13-1
14 14 Odorico 15.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Grand Illusion 8.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Dancing Noah 20.00 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.