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Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, May 22, 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
6 6 Dragoon Guard 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Tumbarumba 3.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Frosted Departure 5.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Will Take It 6.00 4 7-1
1 1 Classic Car Wash 6.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Arro Smash 12.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Injunction 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Army Hero 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Halfway Tempted 3.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Tough Customer 2.50 2.1 4-1
7 7 Dan d’Oro 8.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Hard Spun to Run 15.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Lucky Seven 20.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Mi Compadre 12.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Mic Check 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Wakuda 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Clowning Around 5.00 2.1 4-1
10 10 Purely Zen 8.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Nanina (GER) 3.50 4.5 8-1
6 6 Mother of Pearl 10.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Munchkin 6.00 5 9-1
5 5 Red Beretta 12.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Caroom’s Croupier 15.00 5.9 11-1
3 3 My Sweetheart 8.00 7.4 14-1
9 9 Flaming Mama 20.00 9.2 17-1
11 11 Lexgo 8.00 SCRATCH
13 13 A Rose for Skyler 20.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Lewinsky 6.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Miss Clarke 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Rivetage 8.00 1 2-1
9 9 Metalhead 6.00 1.6 3-1
8 8 Stellar Vino 4.50 3.7 7-1
7 7 Golden Plate 3.50 3.8 7-1
5 5 Infinite Luck 6.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Spoonie 20.00 7.2 14-1
3 3 Standard of Proof 5.00 7.7 15-1
6 6 Shattuck 6.00 8.3 16-1
1 1 Pierce Elevated 10.00 9 17-1
4 4 Sandini 15.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Ashes and Diamonds 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Lolo Le Plume 2.50 1.3 2-1
1 1 Antonia’s Flowers 3.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Churning Berni 4.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Maddienlizzyshonor 12.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Ez Tree Ates 6.00 6 11-1
6 6 Many Mo Kisses 15.00 7.2 14-1
2 2 Bullet Baby 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Aoraki 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Always Practical 10.00 3.1 6-1
10 10 Sweet Note 8.00 3.4 6-1
9 9 Empirical Mischief 3.50 SCRATCH
3 3 Commanded 12.00 5.8 11-1
8 8 Sweet Bebsi 10.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 Mezcalifornia 15.00 7 13-1
1 1 Exington 8.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Anakarina 3.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Miss Tifeye 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Islander 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Stipulate 3.50 1.7 3-1
1 1 Corposo 2.50 2.7 5-1
6 6 Viable 5.00 4 8-1
2 2 Autumn Rhythm 3.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Ce La Vi Charli 15.00 7.6 14-1
7 7 Steampunk 12.00 8 15-1
4 4 Crushed Ice 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Devilish Desire 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Penrod 4.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Global Legend 3.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Canavero 12.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Hasten 6.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 On My Honor 10.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Bottoms Up 20.00 6.2 12-1
9 9 Shriner 15.00 6.9 13-1
2 2 Rewire 12.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Graydaria 6.00 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.

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