Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, September 23, 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 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
13 13 Aaralyn 12.00 1 2-1
11 11 Moshine 12.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Ba Dee Yah 10.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Pace’s Two Sense 8.00 2.4 4-1
7 7 Without Cause 12.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Buchu 3.50 3.4 6-1
10 10 Weighted Average 3.00 4 8-1
9 9 Luz Divina 4.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Dash of Lemon 15.00 4.5 8-1
8 8 High Fashion Kate 15.00 4.8 9-1
12 12 She Is Invincible (GB) 15.00 5 9-1
1 1 Spirit in the Mist (FR) 30.00 11 21-1
16 16 I’m a Mess 12.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Stephanieswarrior 20.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Crystal Symphony 10.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Yammy Yammy Bella 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Take Charge Babe 0 0-1
6 6 Sweet Mimi 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Bikini Bottom 5.00 2.9 6-1
7 7 Wampus Kitten 6.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 Lady of Devon 5.00 6.5 12-1
1 1 Quimichis 12.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Art Queen 8.00 7.5 14-1
9 9 The Big Banshee 12.00 7.7 15-1
2 2 Take Charge Babe 8.00 7.8 15-1
10 10 Corkage Fee 10.00 8.9 17-1
8 8 Backwoods Barbie 4.50 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 B Sudd 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Route Runner 5.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Escapologist 3.00 4 8-1
2 2 Weslan 10.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Jr’s Gift 6.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Bright Spark 6.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Quaternion 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 The Princess Says 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Aunt Jo 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Evie’s Encore 3.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Sha Girl 15.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Weather Map 5.00 5.6 10-1
8 8 Going to Town 15.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Soulful Tara 10.00 7.3 14-1
4 4 Lady Free Will 15.00 8.8 17-1
9 9 English Charm 8.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Furious Anger 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Shortstop 8.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 You Ain’t Poppn 8.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Perfect Upstart 20.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Ben Franklin 8.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Bearings 6.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Boptrot 12.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Sahalat 1.60 SCRATCH
7 7 Not So Holy 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Britain’s Kitten 0 0-1
6 6 Gray’s Fable 4.50 1 2-1
7 7 Vintage Print 12.00 1 2-1
8 8 War Campaign 6.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Two Birds 30.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Cellist 2.50 2.5 5-1
10 10 Britain’s Kitten 20.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Accredit 3.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Street Ready 4.00 5 9-1
9 9 Droppin G’s 30.00 6.1 12-1
1 1 Native Thunder 30.00 7.7 14-1
11 11 Pine Knoll 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Search Engine 4.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Warrior Johny 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Bourbon Trail S.) – Bourbon Trail S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Manciata d’Oro 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Big Data 5.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Oscar Eclipse 3.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 Slip Mahoney 2.50 2.7 5-1
4 4 Shirl’s Bee 15.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Denington 3.50 5 9-1
6 6 Lincoln Highway 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Harrods Creek S.) – Harrods Creek S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Everso Mischievous 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Mount Up 3.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 Loyal Company 3.00 2.4 4-1
4 4 Bouncer 5.00 2.4 4-1
2 2 Determinedly 6.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Bourbon Bash 6.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Praetorian Guard 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Seneca Overnight S.) – Seneca Overnight S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Poblano 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Xigera 4.50 1.2 2-1
1 1 Taxed 2.50 1.9 4-1
3 3 She’s Lookin Lucky 5.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Champagne Calling 12.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Fun and Feisty 12.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Sabra Tuff 6.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Nomadic Pride 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Dogwood S.) – Dogwood S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Yesternight 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Twice as Sweet 6.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 B G Warrior 6.00 3 6-1
5 5 Lady Radler 10.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Metaphysical 10.00 4 8-1
8 8 Norah G 12.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Santa Fe Gold 6.00 7 13-1
9 9 Alexa Lou 4.00 7.5 14-1
3 3 Flamand 5.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Shoplifter 12.00 1 2-1
4 4 Bru Na Boinne 6.00 1.3 3-1
11 11 Forever After All 4.00 1.4 3-1
12 12 Let’s Duet 5.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Amber Cascade 8.00 1.9 4-1
8 8 Her Ladyship 6.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Call Again 4.50 3.9 7-1
10 10 Dawny 20.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Lexa 20.00 6.6 12-1
5 5 Chiquita Mosca 20.00 7.6 14-1
1 1 Fine Cotton 20.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Grand Entrance 6.00 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.