Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, November 28, 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
1 1 Redemption Time 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Hollywood Ending 2.50 1.2 2-1
6 6 Black Iron 3.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Laughnowcrylater 12.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Gorilla Trek 5.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Brilliant Man 4.50 4.1 8-1
3 3 Season Fighter 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Blue Squall 0 0-1
Tambo 0 0-1
4 4 Asternia 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Tanya Showers 3.50 1.4 3-1
7 7 Tambo 15.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Blue Squall 2.50 2 4-1
2 2 Sing a Little Song 4.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Gloriette 4.50 2.6 5-1
1 1 Kachow 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Tahoe Sunrise 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Elusive Target 4.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Summer Splash 5.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Background 8.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Expensive Cut 12.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Pike Place 6.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Outlier 3.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Camp David 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Kentucky Starlet 0 0-1
Chica Arma 0 0-1
3 3 Candy Cause 6.00 1 2-1
8 8 Chica Arma 3.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 Eight Days Sober 15.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Kentucky Starlet 12.00 4.6 9-1
10 10 Redheadedstranger 15.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Starcourt 4.00 5.2 10-1
9 9 Princess Pom Pom 6.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Smooth Marriage 15.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Bella Estrela 10.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Cruise Missile 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Tres Chic (ARG) 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Princess Kalamoh 20.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Pate 3.00 2.9 6-1
8 8 Boltoro 8.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Sterling Luck 4.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Evocation 6.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Casino Annie 15.00 5 9-1
10 10 Fasta Lavista Baby 15.00 7.2 14-1
6 6 Ladle 30.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Anointed of God 4.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Neom Beach 15.00 1 2-1
3 3 Federalism 3.50 4.8 9-1
7 7 American Retro 6.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Beach Walkn 20.00 5.8 11-1
8 8 Uphill Dance 8.00 6.2 12-1
9 9 Make the Boys Wink 4.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Breezing Along 30.00 7.5 14-1
1 1 School Dance 12.00 8.8 17-1
11 11 Best Cupcake 20.00 8.8 17-1
13 13 Sara Mia 20.00 9 17-1
15 15 Amazon Queen 20.00 9.4 18-1
14 14 Work of Fiction 6.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Ichiban 4.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Starlight Love 30.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Proctor Street 2.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Samay (PER) 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Keyana 0 0-1
1 1 Golden Irish 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Gerlin’s Empire 4.50 3.5 7-1
8 8 Equal Success 8.00 3.6 7-1
10 10 Into the Fray 10.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Keyana 3.00 4.4 8-1
9 9 Kinzie Queen 12.00 6 11-1
4 4 La Marinera 12.00 6 11-1
3 3 Miss Tifeye 12.00 6.1 12-1
5 5 Thunder Bern 12.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Campaign Promises 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
What’s Her Number 0 0-1
5 5 What’s Her Number 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Marmo 6.00 1.5 3-1
11 11 Mia Marcela 15.00 1.9 4-1
10 10 Mo Attitude 20.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Ash Wednesday 8.00 5 9-1
3 3 Adalene 10.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Wowsers 4.00 6 11-1
4 4 Mink Stole 3.50 6.4 12-1
7 7 No What Ifs 8.00 6.6 12-1
9 9 Taka 8.00 8.9 17-1
1 1 Jerseys Parade 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Falls City S.) – Falls City S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Enclosure 0 0-1
6 6 Loved 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Tarifa 1.80 1.5 3-1
8 8 Quatro Y Vinte (URU) 30.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Neon Icon 15.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Musical Mischief 2.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Peignoir 10.00 6 11-1
7 7 Lexa 15.00 8 15-1
5 5 Enclosure 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Lightline 0 0-1
5 5 Lightline 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Hold My Bourbon 10.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Tour Player 4.00 4.4 8-1
12 12 Linebacker 5.00 5 9-1
2 2 Goldbrick 8.00 5.2 10-1
10 10 Line of Scrimmage 3.50 5.7 11-1
11 11 Aleman 20.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 Elegant Trip 15.00 6.9 13-1
9 9 Copper Echo 20.00 7.9 15-1
6 6 Lou’s Legacy 12.00 8 15-1
3 3 Footprint 12.00 8.3 16-1
4 4 Bourbon’s Fault 20.00 8.5 16-1
13 13 Moonlight 8.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Hall of Fame 4.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Prince of Power 20.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Multitask 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Cardinal S.) – Cardinal S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Implicated 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Queen Regent (GB) 8.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Stir Crazy 3.50 2.8 5-1
3 3 Duvet Day (IRE) 3.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 She’s Lookin Lucky 10.00 4.5 9-1
11 11 Quality Star 20.00 5 9-1
8 8 Harvey’s Princess 30.00 5.5 10-1
10 10 Dreaming of Mo 10.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Magical Lute 10.00 6.6 13-1
9 9 Adrasteia 20.00 8.1 15-1
5 5 Heart Spin 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 12 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
13 13 Itwillbefun 3.50 1 2-1
10 10 Lil Breezzy 3.50 2.1 4-1
11 11 What About Q 4.50 2.2 4-1
1 1 Maclean’s Lullaby 15.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Sweet Scorecard 12.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Jane Payne 4.00 5.6 10-1
7 7 Chasing Glory 12.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Standbyfortakeoff 10.00 6.1 11-1
4 4 Getting After It 10.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 Theatrix 20.00 9.4 18-1
12 12 Starship Refund 10.00 9.5 18-1
6 6 Route Sensation 10.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Flying Delilah 8.00 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.