Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, June 3, 2023

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 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Yolanda Who 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Margoinabubblebath 5.00 2.4 4-1
6 6 Candy Caramel 4.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 Cami Cat 4.50 3.1 6-1
4 4 Shell Shock 6.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Megan’s Clara 3.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Je Suis Rapide 6.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Girl Afraid 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 What’s to Do 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Magic Palace 6.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Graceful Union 5.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Miss Analyzed 10.00 4.5 8-1
5 5 Two Words 6.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Exclusive Joni 4.00 7.9 15-1
8 8 Stage Bell 12.00 8.2 15-1
9 9 She’s Magic 5.00 8.9 17-1
7 7 Angora Deb 12.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Skratch Kat 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Braganza 2.00 1.1 2-1
5 5 Napa Candy 12.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 Joke Sisi (CHI) 3.50 2.2 4-1
1 1 Batucada 2.50 3.5 7-1
3 3 Chiquita Mosca 20.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Zawish 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Heroic Move 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 Itzos 15.00 3.4 6-1
10 10 Seeking Unity 15.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Cagliostro 5.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Loyal Company 4.00 4.7 9-1
9 9 Abeliefinthislivin 6.00 6 11-1
5 5 Tejas 12.00 7.1 13-1
1 1 Gilcrease 6.00 7.3 14-1
7 7 Bourbon Bash 12.00 8.4 16-1
4 4 Scotland 2.50 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Regret S.) – Regret S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Papilio (IRE) 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Girl Named Charlie 5.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Mission of Joy 1.80 3.8 7-1
6 6 Sabalenka 12.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Mrs. Astor 4.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Miss Riddler 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Aristides S.) – Aristides S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Gunite 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Sibelius 2.50 2.9 5-1
2 2 Tejano Twist 5.00 4 8-1
4 4 Bango 2.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Strava 5.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Audubon S.) – Audubon S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Mendelssohns March 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Desert Duke 5.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Webslinger 1.60 2.6 5-1
3 3 Scoobie Quando 8.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Sharar 1.80 4 8-1
1 1 Lazarus 30.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 J. P. Race 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Shawnee S.) – Shawnee S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Idiomatic 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Hidden Connection 4.50 1.2 2-1
2 2 Travel Column 15.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Sixtythreecaliber 6.00 1.5 3-1
8 8 Moon Swag 12.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Frost Point 2.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Soul of an Angel 20.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Pauline’s Pearl 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Arlington S.) – Arlington S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Set Piece (GB) 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Classic Causeway 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Get Smokin 6.00 2 4-1
2 2 Kentucky Ghost 8.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Harlan Estate 10.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Royal Patronage (FR) 3.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Tiberius Mercurius 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Blame S.) – Blame S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Santin 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Call Me Fast 6.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Pioneer of Medina 4.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Rattle N Roll 2.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Masqueparade 5.00 7.3 14-1
8 8 Cooke Creek 12.00 7.6 14-1
6 6 Happy American 8.00 7.7 15-1
3 3 Barber Road 6.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 American Retro 4.50 1 2-1
9 9 Little Prankster 4.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 No Guilt 15.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Vostra 30.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Snow Princess 8.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Mirus 20.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Methodology 3.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Commencement 15.00 7.9 15-1
5 5 Driana 6.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Zeitlos 3.50 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.