Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, September 28, 2022

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 Please Be Kind 1.20 1 2-1
3 3 Somebody Loves Me 3.50 2 4-1
2 2 Rolleston 4.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 South Georgia 5.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Braganza 10.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Literary 12.00 6.5 12-1
5 5 Little Sister Sue 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 3 Icarus 2.00 1 2-1
6 7 Deep State 2.50 2.3 4-1
5 6 Keepcalmcarryon 3.00 2.9 5-1
1A 5 Centurion 4.00 3.5 7-1
2 1 Sono Grato 10.00 4.9 9-1
3 2 Declare the Moon 10.00 5.6 11-1
1 4 Notable Exception 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Overly d’Oro 10.00 1 2-1
1 1 Princely 1.80 2.7 5-1
3 3 Let Me Love You 3.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Cambiaso 8.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Wicked Secret 3.50 3.9 7-1
7 7 Ghoststryder 15.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Motown Collection 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Trainer Please 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Oncoming Train 8.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Atras 2.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Jesuit 12.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Prestonsbird 20.00 4.5 9-1
4 4 Out Work’n 10.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Malibu Time 15.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 Frisco Line 10.00 8.3 16-1
5 5 Gold Heritage 8.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Enchanted Nile 0 0-1
1 1 Awesome Indra 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Northern Diamond 5.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Magical Peapod 4.00 2 4-1
3 3 Enchanted Nile 12.00 3.4 7-1
4 4 Absolute Love 1.80 3.6 7-1
2 2 Mohaylady 12.00 6.6 12-1
5 5 Kimberley Dream 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Supremacy 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Ournationonparade 2.50 3.3 6-1
2 2 Wayakin 4.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Ash Flat 6.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Outlier 12.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Tango Charlie 15.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Sonneman 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Time for Champagne 0 0-1
10 10 Star Pose 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Job’s Not Finished 3.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Camp Akeela 3.50 4.8 9-1
6 6 Time for Champagne 10.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Royal Dame 12.00 6.3 12-1
8 8 Susie’s Saver 12.00 6.4 12-1
9 9 Recognize Me 12.00 6.5 12-1
3 3 Jackie’s Spirit 20.00 7.3 14-1
1 1 Bonanza Grade 3.50 SCRATCH
4 4 Shewillghostu 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 1 West Will Power 1.80 1 2-1
5 4 Helium 4.00 1.3 2-1
3 2 Intrepid Heart 2.00 2.8 5-1
7 8 Ethical Judgement 8.00 3.7 7-1
1A 6 Kittansett 10.00 3.9 7-1
1 5 Vintage Print 10.00 4.1 8-1
4 3 Cupid’s Claws 12.00 4.7 9-1
6 7 Keystone Field 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Ice Blast 0 0-1
12 12 Haig Point 10.00 1 2-1
1 1 Aktulgali 12.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Iberville 10.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Ice Blast 3.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Good Culture 10.00 5.2 10-1
9 9 Optimus Kat 12.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Vasariano 12.00 6.6 12-1
13 13 Tonal Impact 8.00 7.2 14-1
2 2 Fed Money 15.00 8.4 16-1
10 10 Tuanis 20.00 10.4 20-1
6 6 Criminal Defense 20.00 10.7 20-1
7 7 Slicked Back 2.50 SCRATCH
11 11 Endless Sunset 10.00 SCRATCH
14 14 American Pure 10.00 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.