Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, November 23, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Montauk Daddy 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Alfie Solomons 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Retaliated 6.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Higher Authority 5.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Guard 6.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Have a Plan 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Let Me Love You 2.50 1 2-1
13 13 Cambiaso 5.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Grimes 3.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Idratherbeblessed 10.00 5.9 11-1
9 9 O Gangster 12.00 6.3 12-1
10 10 Day Trade 5.00 7.8 15-1
4 4 Gabe 12.00 9 17-1
5 5 Rio Moon 12.00 9.3 18-1
11 11 Don’t Let Go 15.00 9.9 19-1
1 1 Plenty of Time 15.00 10.6 20-1
2 2 Invasive 20.00 12.5 24-1
6 6 Roundball Rock 10.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Pace 15.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Augustus Blue 20.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Inspeightoftrainer 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Bayshore Foxes 4.50 1 2-1
6 6 The Club 3.50 3.4 6-1
7 7 Donya Know It 3.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Domitia Lucilla 10.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Save Grace 6.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Ball Gown 3.50 6.1 12-1
3 3 Alsanah 5.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Mint 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Tap the Candy 12.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 Bold Medication 20.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Frosted Diamond 5.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Madison Luvs Duke 4.50 5.5 10-1
9 9 Close Knit 15.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 My Favorite Uncle 15.00 6 11-1
8 8 Liam the Brave 6.00 6.7 13-1
3 3 Alfio 20.00 8 15-1
4 4 Nimrods 10.00 8 15-1
10 10 Vale 15.00 9.9 19-1
11 11 Guided Arrow 5.00 11.2 21-1
14 14 Seven and Seven 8.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Uncle Berley 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Bourbon Thunder 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 King’s Ovation 6.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Carmichael 2.50 3.7 7-1
5 5 Leblon 4.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Test Pilot 8.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Tuanis 10.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Can’t Hush This 3.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Insolito 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Bet He’s Ready 2.50 1.1 2-1
4 4 Cyclone 3.50 2 4-1
2 2 Far From Final 4.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Stand for Freedom 4.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Rock With You 12.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Bourbon Creed 12.00 7.8 15-1
8 8 Dog Red 12.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Baby Got Backspin 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Malibu Toast 6.00 4.5 8-1
12 12 High Class 3.50 7.2 14-1
11 11 Mighty Madison 8.00 7.3 14-1
9 9 Mally’s Monsoon 12.00 7.8 15-1
6 6 Varsity Blonde 12.00 11.7 22-1
2 2 Exhibit Hall 6.00 12.1 23-1
8 8 Tango Zulu 15.00 12.1 23-1
3 3 Effortlesslyelgant 10.00 12.2 23-1
7 7 Miss J D 15.00 12.3 23-1
5 5 Neutralize 15.00 12.5 24-1
10 10 In Color 20.00 13.1 25-1
15 15 D’oro Street 12.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Ruthless Rua 12.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Sure Can 5.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Boardwalk Queen 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Summer Splash 4.00 1 2-1
8 8 Roderick 2.50 1.5 3-1
1 1 Payne 6.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Runway Magic 6.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Tonal Impact 6.00 5 9-1
4 4 Emerald Express 10.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Sonneman 4.50 SCRATCH
7 7 River Redemption 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 He’smyhoneybadger 5.00 1 2-1
9 9 Marsalis 2.50 2.4 5-1
5 5 Surfer Dude 12.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Verb 10.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Embrace 8.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Wayakin 5.00 4.5 9-1
10 10 Gallant Guy 30.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Coastal Defense 4.50 5.5 10-1
8 8 Broken Rib 8.00 7.3 14-1
2 2 Koufax 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Giroovin 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Harold’s Cloud 4.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Own the Field 3.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Time the Market 20.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Hunter’s Drive 8.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Slamming It 10.00 6.2 12-1
11 11 Mogul Crack 12.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 Booster Shot 5.00 6.9 13-1
1 1 Fujin 10.00 7.2 14-1
3 3 Shortly 15.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Schoolmaster (GER) 50.00 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.