Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, November 30, 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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Our Shenanigan 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Banking Silver 8.00 1 2-1
9 9 Sycamore Shoals 3.50 1.3 2-1
4 4 Stay Classy 5.00 2 4-1
1 1 La Fantastica 15.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Chasten 1.60 2.4 5-1
8 8 Delicious Diva 15.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Princess Em Too 20.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Going Steady 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Running Away 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Dawn After Dawn 6.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 Anna’s Promise 8.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Poppyland 8.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Queen Jubilee 4.50 4.2 8-1
11 11 Pretty Tapit 20.00 6.4 12-1
10 10 Derry Girl 6.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 No Other Like You 15.00 6.5 12-1
2 2 Smokin Hot Wife 15.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Halfin 30.00 7.8 15-1
1 1 Tiger Division 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Just Ruthless 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Book’em 2.00 1.1 2-1
6 6 Quantum Burst 3.00 1.9 3-1
7 7 Sweet Note 3.50 2.3 4-1
1 1 Quinn’s Promise 12.00 4.5 9-1
9 9 Lady Orient 15.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Rando 30.00 5 10-1
3 3 Runnin N Gunnin 15.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Mizmalice 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Faith 0 0-1
2 2 Take Note of This 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Good Conduct 1.80 2.9 6-1
7 7 Birkin Girl 15.00 5.1 10-1
10 10 Vino Express 15.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Exclusive Star 15.00 5.8 11-1
11 11 Faith 8.00 6.1 12-1
4 4 Super Maxima 30.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 Are You a Spy 30.00 7 13-1
9 9 Vice 15.00 7.3 14-1
1 1 Frosted Kisses 12.00 7.7 15-1
5 5 Champagne Nights 30.00 8.2 16-1
12 12 Chere Amia 6.00 8.8 17-1
15 15 Evelyn Louise 12.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Miss Pharaoh 15.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Tizntshelovely 10.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Pediatric Princess 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Patch Adams 1.60 1 2-1
10 10 Cant Stop Munnings 6.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Zat’s the One 5.00 1.9 4-1
11 11 Shogun 15.00 3.2 6-1
13 13 Ripped 12.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Anew 10.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Mogordy 20.00 4.5 9-1
8 8 Traitour 20.00 5.6 11-1
12 12 Missed the Turn 30.00 6.3 12-1
9 9 Dixie Devil 20.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Native Runner 6.00 6.6 12-1
4 4 Master Mule 20.00 7.1 13-1
14 14 Mashburn 15.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Ready to Seize 15.00 SCRATCH
15 15 The Warden 15.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Faust 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Ed Brown S.) – Ed Brown S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Glean 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Tough Catch 1.60 3.1 6-1
3 3 El Dandi 15.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Wisconsin Gal 5.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Coming in Hot 20.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Thrilla 8.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 Keep It Easy 3.00 7 13-1
8 8 Vehemently 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Heavenville 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Disco Time 1.60 3 6-1
9 9 Lil Muggs 3.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Hedge 12.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 McKellen 8.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Trew Violence 15.00 7 13-1
6 6 C K Wonder 10.00 7.3 14-1
4 4 Lucky Mischief 12.00 7.7 15-1
2 2 Gift Certificate 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 To Monarch 12.00 1 2-1
10 10 Anegada 5.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Ornato 12.00 2 4-1
12 12 Baker Hayfield 8.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Culture War 6.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 Flexible Terms 10.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Power of Will 4.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Predecessor 8.00 4.3 8-1
13 13 Imperial Ruler 8.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Hard as Life 3.50 6.1 12-1
1 1 Dark Danger 30.00 8.7 16-1
2 2 Halter Boy 30.00 9.3 18-1
14 14 Viking Sun 15.00 SCRATCH
15 15 My Father’s Place 15.00 SCRATCH
16 16 War and Majesty 3.50 SCRATCH
5 5 Bourbonator 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Golden Rod S.) – Golden Rod S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Eclatant 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Good Cheer 0.80 2.6 5-1
6 6 My Lil Punky 30.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Quietside 3.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Sturgeon Moon 20.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Flash Wear 20.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Fixin to Bee 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Fern Creek S.) – Fern Creek S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Impulse Buy 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Echo Sound 2.00 1.1 2-1
4 4 Shisospicy 4.50 1.7 3-1
10 10 Me Governor 5.00 1.9 3-1
8 8 Rosato 15.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Shezafunkydrummer 15.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Praying 12.00 2.6 5-1
11 11 Viral Plane Lady 30.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Atomic City 20.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Cotillard 30.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Hollygrove 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Kentucky Jockey Club S.) – Kentucky Jockey Club S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Dapper Moon 0 0-1
8 8 First Resort 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Jonathan’s Way 2.50 1.9 4-1
1 1 He’s Not Joking 8.00 2.4 4-1
3 3 Tiztastic 5.00 3.4 6-1
9 9 Render Judgment 12.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Dapper Moon 8.00 4 8-1
10 10 Redacted 30.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Filoso 8.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Sonic Skidaddle 6.00 6.7 13-1
6 6 Clock Tower 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Buzz Rocket 0 0-1
4 4 Kalahari Dreams 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 American Promise 4.50 2.4 4-1
8 8 Copp 12.00 4 8-1
7 7 Magnum Force 6.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Multiverse 15.00 4.4 8-1
12 12 Stormin the Beach 30.00 5.3 10-1
11 11 Sound Cause 10.00 5.3 10-1
16 16 Monet’s Magic 15.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Buzz Rocket 10.00 6.4 12-1
10 10 Generative 15.00 6.9 13-1
9 9 Burnham Square 15.00 6.9 13-1
3 3 Limited Edition 3.50 SCRATCH
13 13 White Whale 8.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Authentic Gallop 15.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Game Day 20.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Master Controller 15.00 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.