Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, November 26, 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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
14 14 Sharp Shot 1.20 1 2-1
2 2 Master of Disguise 3.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Express Cruiser 8.00 4 8-1
9 9 Summer in Aiken 4.00 7.4 14-1
11 11 Don’t Stop 8.00 9.2 17-1
8 8 The Rush Is On 20.00 9.5 18-1
10 10 King Bukele 15.00 9.8 19-1
12 12 Camilas Warrior 15.00 10.4 20-1
7 7 Petingas Twin 5.00 12.1 23-1
3 3 Dancing Noah 15.00 12.4 23-1
6 6 Tagliatelle 12.00 12.5 24-1
4 4 Palhaco 8.00 13.2 25-1
13 13 Mirage 8.00 13.6 26-1
5 5 Pilot Mountain 12.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Promisemeanempire 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Aaralyn 8.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Up On the Edge 2.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Lost Love 20.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Roselee May 3.00 4 8-1
7 7 Cheyenne Moon 12.00 5 9-1
8 8 Kentuckyterminator 12.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Bright Lady Day 20.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 You Proof 10.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Methodology 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Lakeside Music 20.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Mighty Madison 3.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Yes Day 12.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Unstable Princess 8.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Malibu Smart 12.00 5 9-1
8 8 H. T. Xena 8.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Dear Lady 3.50 5.7 11-1
9 9 Devil Blue Dress 4.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Wellareyouhappynow 20.00 1 2-1
1 1 Alpine Princess 6.00 1.8 3-1
9 9 Buttercream Babe 5.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Copper Em 6.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Sistina Chapel 8.00 4.5 9-1
12 12 Pharoah’s Wine 4.00 4.6 9-1
11 11 April’s Diamante 15.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Falabella 20.00 5.8 11-1
8 8 Gigi’s World 30.00 7.3 14-1
4 4 Cairo Street 10.00 7.9 15-1
13 13 Late Nite Lizzie 30.00 8.9 17-1
14 14 Toasted Roll 5.00 9.5 18-1
6 6 Celtic Charm 4.50 12.4 23-1
10 10 Reagan’s Flame 8.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Emperador 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Bolshie 12.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 River Boy 3.50 3.7 7-1
9 9 Commando Joe 20.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Must Be Love 4.50 4.6 9-1
8 8 Stand for Freedom 3.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Tropic Storm 6.00 6.9 13-1
3 3 Ready Pursuit 20.00 7.7 14-1
1 1 Criminal Defense 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Cactus Flower 12.00 1 2-1
2 2 Varton 6.00 1.1 2-1
3 3 Donya Know It 4.00 1.2 2-1
9 9 O’Babe 15.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Charge Account 3.00 3.6 7-1
10 10 La V. 3.50 6.4 12-1
4 4 My My Munny 15.00 8.8 17-1
1 1 Elia 20.00 9.5 18-1
5 5 Lookin Royal 30.00 9.8 19-1
8 8 Everyotherwon 12.00 10.4 20-1
7 7 She Dazzle 6.00 11.9 22-1
12 12 Future Flay 30.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Forced Ranking 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Zambezi 4.50 3.7 7-1
9 9 B Sudd 10.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 Laver 10.00 6.5 12-1
10 10 Bourbon Resolve 6.00 7 13-1
8 8 Spend Benjamins 5.00 7.9 15-1
2 2 Fan the Fire 15.00 8.8 17-1
3 3 Arro Smash 3.00 9 17-1
5 5 Showdown King 12.00 9.9 19-1
7 7 Juilliard 12.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Bowstreet 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Vesture 6.00 8.6 16-1
14 14 Yell County 20.00 9.9 19-1
10 10 Head Lad 20.00 12.1 23-1
5 5 Hall of Fame 3.00 12.7 24-1
1 1 J J’s Ranger 12.00 14 26-1
15 15 Dimatic 8.00 14 26-1
11 11 Redeposit 10.00 14.1 27-1
6 6 Ask Arthur 20.00 14.5 27-1
9 9 Ghostly Spitfire 15.00 14.7 28-1
8 8 Box Office 4.50 14.8 28-1
3 3 Wind Rider 15.00 14.8 28-1
7 7 Riverwalk 10.00 15.1 29-1
12 12 Frio River 12.00 16 30-1
13 13 Kykeon 20.00 16 30-1
16 16 Hold Out 12.00 16 30-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Briterdayzahead 12.00 1 2-1
4 4 Bromley 12.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Cyclone Mischief 3.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Act a Fool 12.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Wico (IRE) 2.50 4.3 8-1
2 2 Promise Me a Ride 3.50 6.7 13-1
6 6 Denington 4.50 7.2 14-1
8 8 Curly Jack 10.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Traegar 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Giant Mischief 2.50 2.5 5-1
3 3 Kupuna 5.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Osbourne 5.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Payne 10.00 6.2 12-1
10 10 Go West 15.00 7.7 15-1
9 9 Minnesota Ready 8.00 8 15-1
5 5 Shooters Shoot 15.00 8.1 15-1
1 1 Friar Laurence 20.00 8.8 17-1
7 7 C F V Bullet 20.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
15 15 J. P. Race 30.00 1 2-1
1 1 Northern Invader 3.00 1.2 2-1
13 13 Clyde’s Got a Gun 15.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 Irish Aces 8.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Runaway Storm 3.50 2.9 5-1
3 3 Anglophile 12.00 3 6-1
9 9 Gigante 10.00 4 7-1
2 2 Smokey Mandate 8.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Worthington 20.00 4.6 9-1
10 10 Winters Lion 20.00 5 9-1
8 8 Bal a Kazoo 20.00 5 10-1
6 6 Ohana Honor 6.00 6 11-1
12 12 Lincoln Highway 12.00 7.4 14-1
11 11 Santorini 10.00 8 15-1
14 14 Wild Sean 30.00 15 28-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
15 15 Reactive 15.00 1 2-1
14 14 Wicked Beautiful 20.00 1.3 2-1
10 10 Sassy Walker 15.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 Fast N Happy 6.00 2.6 5-1
13 13 Toffee 10.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Rita’s Onthe Beach 8.00 5.9 11-1
9 9 Beautiful Bolt 15.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Rubia 8.00 9.1 17-1
4 4 Misintention 10.00 9.6 18-1
5 5 A Dollar a Day 20.00 10.4 20-1
1 1 Victorious 4.00 12.5 24-1
6 6 Bourbon to Blame 4.50 13.6 26-1
12 12 Lisa’s Nonno 8.00 13.7 26-1
8 8 Missile 10.00 14 26-1
11 11 Johanny 10.00 15 28-1

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.