Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, November 27, 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
5 5 Shell Shock 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Sassy Sagey 4.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Social Mandate 15.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Mrs. Nushi 10.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Afleet Arlene 3.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Gather in Bali 10.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Romance Novel 2.50 SCRATCH
7 7 Sweet Beauty 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Magical Peapod 10.00 1 2-1
6 6 Brittle and Yoo 3.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 World of Wonder 3.50 3 6-1
5 5 Dance Rhythms 8.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Kimberley Dream 15.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Charge Account 2.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Stanley Market 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Real News 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 With Verve 15.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 California Street 3.50 3.4 6-1
5 5 Rock N June Bug 4.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 Hemp Heaven 8.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Violent Gigi 8.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Honorary Degree 6.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Jingle 6.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Market Development 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Keen Mind 12.00 1 2-1
10 10 Jacks Fire Balls 10.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Ashwins Orb 10.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Father Patrick 6.00 5 9-1
5 5 Mark the Moose 12.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Right of Rush 12.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Hey Boss 3.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Money Pit 15.00 6.6 12-1
3 3 Consider 30.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Yono 2.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Vasilevskiy (IRE) 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Big Boss Ben 4.50 1 2-1
7 7 One More Baby 12.00 2 4-1
8 8 Sono Grato 8.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Azzurro 4.00 4 7-1
6 6 Chrome’s Right 6.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Filippo 20.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Golden Luna 3.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Prestonsbird 50.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Holiday House 12.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Mr. Bouma 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Joey Freshwater 0 0-1
Joey Freshwater 0 0-1
4 4 Inspeightoftrainer 3.00 1 2-1
10 10 O’Conner Sunset 8.00 4.2 8-1
11 11 Joey Freshwater 4.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Hill of Tara 4.50 5.9 11-1
6 6 Wilderzar 15.00 6 11-1
9 9 No Easy Days 5.00 7.1 13-1
1 1 Recon 20.00 7.5 14-1
3 3 Color Field 6.00 7.7 15-1
13 13 Feeling 20.00 8.1 15-1
5 5 Velocimo 15.00 9.5 18-1
8 8 Northern Runner 50.00 11.6 22-1
7 7 Border Spin 15.00 11.7 22-1
14 14 Fashion Munny 15.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Boudin 8.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Brilliant Colors 8.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Dreamfactor 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Bluelightspecial 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Boss Lady Bailey 6.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Black Forest 4.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Peacock Lass 2.50 6.2 12-1
5 5 Mustang Lady 3.00 6.9 13-1
1 1 Just Like Magic 10.00 7.4 14-1
9 9 Willow Bend 20.00 7.7 15-1
6 6 East Shore 20.00 7.8 15-1
7 7 Cotton Candy Annie 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Mahaamel 8.00 1 2-1
7 7 American Icon 15.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Floki’s Flight 3.00 4 8-1
8 8 Extravagate 6.00 5 9-1
1 1 Midnight Raid 3.50 5.8 11-1
9 9 Touch Code 15.00 6.1 11-1
4 4 Freeze Pop 10.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 Group Eighteen 20.00 7.4 14-1
10 10 Cousin Larry 10.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Two Birds 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Gunning 5.00 SCRATCH
13 13 She’s All Class 10.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Scenic Masterpiece 12.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Olga Isabel 3.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Mercy Warren 15.00 8.1 15-1
10 10 Napa Candy 20.00 8.2 16-1
8 8 Scarlet Stripe 2.50 9.2 17-1
5 5 Ring Me Darling 20.00 9.9 19-1
4 4 Code Name Kate 6.00 11.3 21-1
12 12 Cancel This 12.00 11.7 22-1
11 11 Duplicitous 30.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Dame Joviale 20.00 13.1 25-1
14 14 Flashy Charge 30.00 13.9 26-1
1 1 Ain’t Broke 8.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Strava 8.00 1 2-1
11 11 Mailman Money 12.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Gagetown 15.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Ricochet 5.00 5.1 10-1
13 13 Nepotism 6.00 5.8 11-1
12 12 Big Blue Line 6.00 6.3 12-1
10 10 Mohaafeth 20.00 6.9 13-1
3 3 Major General 4.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Uber Kirk 5.00 7.7 15-1
7 7 Tartufo 6.00 9 17-1
1 1 Silk Trade 8.00 9.2 17-1
14 14 Jungle Warfare 20.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Texas Red Hot 30.00 11.2 21-1
8 8 Briefcase Bully 12.00 11.3 21-1
15 15 Hazel Rah 30.00 15 28-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Commonwealth Turf S.) – Commonwealth Turf S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Ready to Purrform 3.50 SCRATCH
1 1 Stolen Base 8.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Actuator 15.00 4 8-1
5 5 Mount Rundle 12.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Running Bee 3.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Red Danger 20.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Play Action Pass 5.00 5.9 11-1
9 9 Portfolio Company 4.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Barberini 15.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Fighter in the Win 12.00 7.8 15-1
2 2 Trademark 20.00 11 21-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
14 14 Uncle Berley 8.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Victory March 3.00 2.8 5-1
10 10 Ev’s Sherman 10.00 6.8 13-1
2 2 Triple Option 12.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Debate 8.00 9.1 17-1
9 9 Mamzooj 10.00 9.3 18-1
3 3 Mount Craig 3.50 10.6 20-1
7 7 Napa Valley 20.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Flute Master 10.00 11.5 22-1
8 8 Arrogates Spirit 5.00 12.2 23-1
5 5 Cant Be Doin That 30.00 12.2 23-1
12 12 Magilla 15.00 13.4 25-1
11 11 Patou Road 8.00 13.4 25-1
6 6 Romanichal 12.00 14 26-1

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.