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Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Friday, May 23, 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 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Bolt On the Rocks 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Sombra Dorada 3.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Rose Alabama 12.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Creative Quality 4.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Fun to Run 3.50 4.7 9-1
4 4 Lou Anna 20.00 5 9-1
3 3 Carolina Candy 5.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Spice Runner 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Compressed 10.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Baytown Dreamer 4.50 1.8 3-1
6 6 Sense of Freedom 15.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Sir Vincent 6.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Girl Named Knicki 8.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Flash the Magic 15.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Captain Gabe 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Warrior Wayne 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Indy Magic 2.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Ask Arthur 8.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 One Mor Story 4.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Boys Code 5.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Catalina Cat 10.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Sprint Out Pass 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Grant’s Gretchen 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Outfielder 2.50 2.6 5-1
5 5 Red Speedo 8.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Thebabeslayer 8.00 3.1 6-1
9 9 Skipping Stars 6.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Brea From Three 12.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Baytown Anubis 20.00 4.5 9-1
10 10 Moderator 6.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Collecting 8.00 5 10-1
6 6 Strong 12.00 6 11-1
11 11 Fuzzy Stare 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Honky Tonk Highway 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Friar Laurence 2.50 1.1 2-1
3 3 Chiringo 2.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Scat Free 10.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Furious Anger 10.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Major Blue 12.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Happy American 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Shopper’s Revenge 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Map to the Stars 3.50 2.8 5-1
8 8 Gamblers Tail 4.50 4.7 9-1
2 2 Tour Player 5.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Good Money 15.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Optical 12.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Footprint 12.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Palm Tree 3.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Show of Force 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Harrodsburg 5.00 1 2-1
6 6 Attache 3.50 1.3 2-1
9 9 Bohemian Bo 6.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 Cat On Time 3.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Two Eagles River 5.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Banned for Life 4.50 5.4 10-1
7 7 Deer District 12.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 Condemn 15.00 6.6 13-1
4 4 Nabokov 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Sandy Bottom 10.00 1 2-1
1 1 Moonlit Lady 12.00 1.1 2-1
2 2 Paynt Ya Later 8.00 1.1 2-1
3 3 Run for the Hills 6.00 2.4 4-1
6 6 Crown Imperial 2.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Bling 2.50 5.1 10-1
9 9 Asternia 15.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Little Prankster 8.00 5.4 10-1
10 10 Laura’s Charm 20.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Jill Jitterbug 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Carolo Rapido 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 First Strike 3.50 1.4 3-1
5 5 Gasoline 4.50 1.9 4-1
7 7 Huge Bigly 6.00 3 6-1
2 2 Metatron’s Muse 5.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Roussette 15.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Winston Wolf 8.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Coppermaster 10.00 5.5 10-1
9 9 Couperin 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.

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