Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Friday, May 2, 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 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Chasten 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Shred the Gnar 2.50 1.3 2-1
2 2 Table Flirt 12.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Flip Flops 15.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Winfinity 12.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Naked Eye 20.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Talent Show 30.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Sierra November 8.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Anonima 3.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Salted 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Contorted 10.00 1.1 2-1
4 4 Defiant Lass 4.00 1.3 2-1
8 8 Crawford 8.00 1.3 2-1
3 3 Saucier 6.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Lolo Le Plume 12.00 2.7 5-1
11 11 Stylish Lady 12.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Sun Lightning 20.00 3.9 7-1
10 10 Raghba 6.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Joyous Song 12.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Endorse 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Tom Collins 8.00 1 2-1
10 10 Some Performance 4.50 1.3 2-1
11 11 Vivaldi 5.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 World Beater 6.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Profound 4.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Demetrius 15.00 3.6 7-1
12 12 Moon Channel 6.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Spill the Wine 20.00 5 9-1
9 9 Marina Gamba 15.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Mighty Mike 30.00 6.2 12-1
15 15 Ambition 10.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Elko County 6.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Its Bourbon Thirty 8.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Kick It In 30.00 SCRATCH
8 8 No Mo Moolah 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Beauty Reigns 4.50 1 2-1
3 3 Stable Currency 3.50 1.1 2-1
2 2 Wondrous 5.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Bilyana 5.00 2.1 4-1
10 10 Foie Gras 6.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Mindy’s Union 8.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Flat Out Time 10.00 6.6 12-1
5 5 Moochie Girl 10.00 7.7 15-1
8 8 Grade A 12.00 8.6 16-1
6 6 Baytown Butterfly 30.00 9.6 18-1
11 11 La Marinera 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Edgewood S. Presented By Accenture) – Edgewood S. Presented By Accenture

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Nitrogen 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Vixen 3.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Lush Lips (GB) 3.50 2.1 4-1
1 1 Gowells Delight 10.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Hideaway 15.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 Will Then 4.50 3.5 7-1
4 4 Aterradora (IRE) 15.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Admit 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Alysheba S. Presented By Sentient Jet) – Alysheba S. Presented By Sentient Jet

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Fierceness 1.20 1 2-1
5 5 Most Wanted 3.50 2.2 4-1
2 2 Locked 2.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Hall of Fame 4.00 3 6-1
1 1 Katonah 20.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 This Is Uscar 30.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Fasig-tipton La Troienne S.) – Fasig-tipton La Troienne S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Thorpedo Anna 0.40 1 2-1
4 4 Raging Sea 4.50 3 6-1
5 5 Randomized 6.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Dorth Vader 30.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Free Like a Girl 15.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Taxed 30.00 6.7 13-1
3 3 Literate 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Modesty S. Presented By Veritas Prime) – Modesty S. Presented By Veritas Prime

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Saffron Moon 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 She Feels Pretty 1.20 1.3 2-1
3 3 Segesta 4.50 1.3 2-1
5 5 Takemetothebeach 30.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 Gimme a Nother (SAF) 3.50 1.6 3-1
6 6 Birdie Rose 30.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Waves of Mischief 20.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Pin Up Betty 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Eight Belles S. Presented By Sysco) – Eight Belles S. Presented By Sysco

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Verity 3.00 1 2-1
11 11 Look Forward 12.00 2.2 4-1
9 9 Bourbon Memory 8.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 Blue Fire 12.00 3.1 6-1
10 10 Impulse Buy 3.50 3.4 6-1
7 7 Mendela 15.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Princess Aliyah 15.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Kimchi Cat 15.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Evanescence 20.00 5 9-1
12 12 Eclatant 2.50 5 9-1
4 4 Whatintheliteral 30.00 8.9 17-1
1 1 Unchained Elaine 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Unbridled Sidney S. Presented By Cygames) – Unbridled Sidney S. Presented By Cygames

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Ag Bullet 1.60 1 2-1
9 9 Queen Maxima 2.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Epona’s Hope 6.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Asternia 20.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Gavea (GER) 15.00 8.1 15-1
1 1 Cloudwalker 20.00 8.2 15-1
2 2 Awesome Treat 15.00 8.7 17-1
6 6 Bling 8.00 9 17-1
7 7 Crown Imperial 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Longines Kentucky Oaks) – Longines Kentucky Oaks

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Good Cheer 1.20 1 2-1
2 2 Simply Joking 10.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Fondly 20.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 La Cara 6.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Quickick 30.00 3.9 7-1
14 14 Quietside 8.00 4 8-1
9 9 Tenma 12.00 4.7 9-1
12 12 Anna’s Promise 30.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Early On 30.00 6.4 12-1
10 10 Take Charge Milady 12.00 7 13-1
6 6 Ballerina d’Oro 10.00 8 15-1
13 13 Bless the Broken 30.00 8.8 17-1
4 4 Drexel Hill 30.00 10.7 20-1
8 8 Five G 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 12 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Into Pleasure 4.50 1 2-1
7 7 Resilience 3.50 1.1 2-1
10 10 Not This Boy 4.00 1.3 3-1
3 3 Over and Ollie 12.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Yellow Brick 20.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Moonlight 6.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 Echo Again 15.00 5.4 10-1
11 11 King Russell 12.00 6.3 12-1
8 8 Deer District 20.00 6.6 12-1
12 12 Lure Him In 8.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Winters Lion 30.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Lat Long 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 13 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Chaching Chaching 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Oraia 6.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 La Neige 10.00 3.2 6-1
12 12 Cue the Duckboats 8.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Dashin’ Diva 15.00 4.4 8-1
9 9 Speighter Woman 10.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Heartbeat 12.00 4.9 9-1
14 14 Devastating 12.00 5.5 10-1
11 11 Expecto Patronum 20.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Agia Marina 12.00 6.4 12-1
13 13 Fallon 30.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 Tetiaroa 8.00 6.5 12-1
5 5 Twisted Viper 30.00 6.7 13-1
3 3 Ivory and Ebony 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.