Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, April 30, 2025

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
3 3 Story Hour 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Marmalade Skye 2.50 1.6 3-1
2 2 These Apples 3.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Ready for Trouble 5.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Always Angels 8.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Progeny 6.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Sandra D 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Baffle 4.50 1 2-1
7 7 Sassy C W 3.50 1.4 3-1
3 3 Givemethebeat 12.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Wakuda 10.00 2.7 5-1
10 10 Valiant War Girl 12.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Red Beretta 15.00 5 10-1
12 12 Stardialed 10.00 5.2 10-1
14 14 Woodall Pass 20.00 5.2 10-1
9 9 Golden Keen 20.00 5.6 11-1
11 11 Little Sam’s 20.00 SCRATCH
2 2 She Reigns 4.50 SCRATCH
13 13 Kaboom 12.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Celestial Harmony 20.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Moonlight Beauty 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Paved in Gold 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Winning Song 6.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Old Trace 3.50 3.3 6-1
4 4 Straightaway 5.00 4.2 8-1
9 9 Friendly Charlie 15.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Bourbon Street Boy 15.00 4.5 9-1
8 8 One Mor Story 4.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Mo Moe Mow 12.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Turnbuckle 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Shefflin 8.00 1 2-1
11 11 Urban Legend 3.50 2.9 6-1
9 9 Let It Ride 6.00 4 7-1
3 3 Gilded Ruler 4.50 4.8 9-1
8 8 Clear the Air 8.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Edge to Edge 15.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Test Factor 6.00 6 11-1
5 5 Bad Beat Brian 12.00 6.5 12-1
12 12 Dhabab (IRE) 10.00 6.9 13-1
2 2 B D Valeski 10.00 7 13-1
10 10 Eye Witness 20.00 7.1 13-1
13 13 Foxtrotanna 30.00 10.3 20-1
16 16 Ambivalent 4.00 SCRATCH
15 15 All Jokes Aside 30.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Alder 20.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Five o’ Somewhere 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Committee of One 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Perfect Prankster 3.00 1.3 2-1
7 7 Focusyn 3.50 3 6-1
1 1 Another Monarch 6.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Illini 12.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Penrod 5.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Mighty Mo 20.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Jackson’s Roar 20.00 6.9 13-1
3 3 Farley Hall 20.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Bottoms Up 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Tiger’s Legacy 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Norwich 5.00 1 2-1
8 8 Badgeball 3.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Shipman 10.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Manabi 15.00 6.9 13-1
3 3 Explosively 4.00 7 13-1
1 1 Sir Pistolero 12.00 7.2 14-1
2 2 Gift Certificate 20.00 7.6 14-1
9 9 Vertrauen 8.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Classic Q 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 New Rome 4.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Expatriate 4.50 4.4 8-1
10 10 Hay Stack 15.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Yes Indeed 12.00 6.7 13-1
9 9 Hope Mission 3.50 6.7 13-1
3 3 Storm Miami (IRE) 6.00 8.6 16-1
11 11 Take Shape 20.00 9.9 19-1
6 6 Dream On Stormy 20.00 10.8 20-1
8 8 Candy Cause 30.00 11 21-1
1 1 Likely Perspective (IRE) 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Isaac Murphy Marathon S. Presented By Resolute Racing) – Isaac Murphy Marathon S. Presented By Resolute Racing

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Speed Bias 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Lambeth 2.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Game Warden 3.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Le Gris 20.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Honor Marie 3.50 2.3 4-1
8 8 Timeout 8.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Warrior Johny 10.00 3.4 7-1
7 7 Baba Voss 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (William Walker S. Presented By Resolute Racing) – William Walker S. Presented By Resolute Racing

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Governor Sam 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Out On Bail 3.50 3.5 7-1
9 9 Warheart 12.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Jet Sweep Joe 20.00 5.9 11-1
3 3 Bridle a Butterfly 30.00 6.6 12-1
5 5 Coming in Hot 12.00 7.1 13-1
6 6 Makeit to Cheyenne 4.00 7.4 14-1
2 2 Altobelli 30.00 7.5 14-1
4 4 Normandy Coast 8.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Perfect Force 15.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Big Vince 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Hasten 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Bright Lights Joe 4.50 1.3 2-1
10 10 Cajun Cruiser 12.00 1.4 3-1
8 8 Activity 8.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Silent Breeze 6.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Zohere 15.00 2.9 5-1
9 9 Beezer 20.00 4 8-1
2 2 Mister Woodford 20.00 4.7 9-1
11 11 Cause Ima Boss 20.00 8 15-1
4 4 Good News Rocket 4.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Chado 5.00 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.