Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, June 8, 2024

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
1 1 Route Runner 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Smile Mon 2.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Express Line 3.50 3.4 6-1
5 5 Rivetage 8.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Dr Kringle 4.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Patch O’Brien 12.00 6.1 11-1
7 7 East From West 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Happyflyer 3.00 1 2-1
10 10 Herb Elias 2.50 1.5 3-1
2 2 Deeply Hidden 12.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Colonel Yorke 6.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Jersey Turnpike 8.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Discombobulaator 15.00 5 9-1
6 6 Xavi 15.00 5 9-1
8 8 Moroder 12.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Sunny Magic 12.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Sweet Mo B 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Curl Girl 1.20 1 2-1
1 1 Catmint 3.00 2 4-1
2 2 Take Shape 6.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Pretty Provocative 3.50 3.6 7-1
4 4 Condone 8.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Lightbulb Moment 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Sutherland 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 City of Clouds 3.50 1.4 3-1
4 4 Stirdatpot 4.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 Seven Flat 8.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Dontkissdaminister 3.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Bobwhite Bobby 8.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Huntington 10.00 5 9-1
9 9 Criminal Defense 20.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 Ready Pursuit 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Dive Bomber 2.50 1 2-1
15 15 Daily Grind 3.50 1.5 3-1
6 6 Telescopic 5.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Royal Salute 10.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Vesture 6.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Fort Thomas 4.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Heart of Oscar 20.00 2.9 5-1
16 16 Ak Sar Ben Derby 15.00 4.8 9-1
12 12 Curlin Gunner 12.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Coach Campbell 15.00 5.5 10-1
10 10 Acting Debut 15.00 7.1 13-1
8 8 San Martin 20.00 8.7 16-1
13 13 Demetrius 20.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Chasing Kitty 20.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Sandborn 12.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Half Dome (IRE) 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Beelieve Her 0 0-1
5 5 High Fashion Kate 8.00 1 2-1
7 7 Answer the Call 4.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 Trotter 10.00 1.7 3-1
8 8 Beelieve Her 5.00 1.8 3-1
9 9 Sharper Gal 3.00 3 6-1
6 6 Smart With Heart 15.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 The Big Calhouna 10.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Wailua 8.00 4.5 9-1
2 2 Yuma’s Shadow 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Mugen 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Princess Madison 3.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Joelma 10.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Shezalittlestinker 8.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Harper’s Ride 10.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Social Affair 20.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Life’s for Living 8.00 5 9-1
4 4 Eye of the Pharaoh 3.50 SCRATCH
8 8 Speighter Woman 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Travaille 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Starship Belmont 6.00 2.1 4-1
8 8 Jackie’s Love 10.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Highly Creative 8.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Princess Tenko 15.00 5 9-1
10 10 Alamo 6.00 7.4 14-1
11 11 Late Nite Lizzie 3.00 7.6 14-1
1 1 Red Sun Dress 12.00 8.1 15-1
3 3 Run Run Rabbit 15.00 8.3 16-1
4 4 Lubu 15.00 10 19-1
6 6 Legally Lucky 15.00 11 21-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Suncroft 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Mullikin 3.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Kavod 12.00 4.7 9-1
9 9 Frat Pack 15.00 5.4 10-1
12 12 Major Blue 15.00 5.5 10-1
11 11 W W Candy 15.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Nabokov 30.00 7.8 15-1
10 10 Ready to Pounce 20.00 8.4 16-1
4 4 Chiron 30.00 10.2 19-1
14 14 Graphic Detail 15.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Midnight Escape 30.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Page One 12.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Fort Warren 12.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Arro Smash 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Mighty Beau S.) – Mighty Beau S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Mo Stash 5.00 1 2-1
9 9 Nothing Better 3.50 1.2 2-1
5 5 Ryvit 15.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Panther Island 4.00 1.4 3-1
8 8 Yes I Am Free 10.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Mischievous Rogue 15.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Bad Beat Brian 8.00 3 6-1
7 7 Edge to Edge 12.00 4.2 8-1
10 10 Charcoal 30.00 7 13-1
6 6 Kaufymaker 4.50 SCRATCH
11 11 Clear the Air 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Where’s the Wine 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Ellen Jay 1.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Endless Glow 8.00 2.4 4-1
6 6 From Scratch 12.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Lotsandlotsofcandy 12.00 5.6 11-1
9 9 American Fairytale 15.00 SCRATCH
8 8 A Little Canela 10.00 SCRATCH
5 5 High Clover 12.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Go Purple 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.