Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, September 27, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Born Flawless 0 0-1
3 3 Vale 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Run Smitty Run 1.60 1.3 2-1
7 7 Bolt Above 3.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Harleezy 5.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Lazarus 12.00 3 6-1
2 2 Born Flawless 5.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 I Ninety Five 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Jubilant Joanie 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Markswoman 6.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 I’m Beth Dutton 8.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Beautiful Temple 5.00 2.2 4-1
12 12 Daisy Jones 10.00 3.2 6-1
13 13 Areuhavingfunyet 6.00 4.5 8-1
8 8 Isabel de Clare 30.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Mrs. Speaker 6.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Storm Haven 8.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Requestforproposal 12.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Witch of November 4.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Proud Performer 30.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Alter the Stars 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Commander Carl 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Yak 4.00 1.3 2-1
3 3 Improbable Story 12.00 1.4 3-1
8 8 Breadman 4.50 2.5 5-1
9 9 Keen On You 20.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Job Security 5.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Code Runner 3.50 SCRATCH
6 6 To Kalon 30.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Mad Adam 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Cry If I Want To 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Isa Lei 20.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Grace and Freedom 20.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Sweet Guitar 8.00 3.8 7-1
11 11 High Sisu 15.00 3.9 7-1
12 12 Missy Bee 8.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Fasta Lavista Baby 4.50 4.4 8-1
3 3 Sensible Choice 15.00 4.4 8-1
9 9 Ready for Trouble 8.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Anna’s Wish 10.00 7.8 15-1
10 10 Desperate Times 30.00 9.8 18-1
5 5 Walk On By 3.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Save the Moment 12.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Skindy Dipper 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 On a Spree 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Moment 3.50 1.1 2-1
3 3 Randello 10.00 2.4 4-1
8 8 Grey Streak 5.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Mine Own Star 15.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Nordic Light 6.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Tiger Moon 3.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Nepal Up 15.00 6.3 12-1
9 9 Santa Cruiser 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Mia Marcela 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Anna After Midnite 12.00 2.7 5-1
12 12 Silver Rose 4.50 4.3 8-1
5 5 Blue Squall 10.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Beautiful Mischief 5.00 4.7 9-1
9 9 Yes to Champagne 15.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Dawn’s Creed 15.00 4.9 9-1
13 13 Renfrew 10.00 5 9-1
7 7 How Soon Is Now 12.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Idalou 12.00 5.7 11-1
11 11 Twirling Good Time 12.00 5.8 11-1
8 8 Willowy 20.00 9.4 18-1
1 1 Ella Elizabeth 4.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Tanya Showers 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Money Supply 1.20 1 2-1
2 2 St. Elmo 6.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Watasha 6.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Lupo’s Legacy 12.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Order of Magnitude 1.60 SCRATCH
4 4 Glen Airy 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Tilted Towers 8.00 1 2-1
7 7 Excess Magic 3.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Of the Moment 20.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Xy Speed 10.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Goodasiwonswas 15.00 8.7 17-1
4 4 Counterstrike 8.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Point Me By 12.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Evan Sing 2.50 SCRATCH
10 10 Broken Rib 2.50 SCRATCH
11 11 Sky and Sand 3.00 SCRATCH
9 9 No Nay Hudson (IRE) 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
When I Look At You 0 0-1
1 1 Tempting Lady 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Honorable Mischief 15.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 When I Look At You 12.00 1.8 3-1
10 10 Krickle 3.50 3.2 6-1
8 8 Red Sun Dress 10.00 3.5 7-1
12 12 Kentuckyterminator 20.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Standoutsensation 12.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 Sarah’s Dream 6.00 3.8 7-1
11 11 Shezthefactor 30.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Cheyenne Moon 12.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Dancing Princess 5.00 7.8 15-1
4 4 Queen Lexi 10.00 9.4 18-1
14 14 Silvery Moon 8.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Bright Lady Day 12.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Trouble With Sugar 15.00 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.