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Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, May 29, 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
6 6 Create Trouble 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Miacomet 3.50 1.9 4-1
4 4 Oviatt Class 6.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Guanare 4.00 3 6-1
5 5 Junior Bug 8.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Born Flawless 6.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Show Time 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Tizmarkus 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Ultimate Strike 4.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Brave Blend 6.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Iron Sharpens Iron 3.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Acknowledge 5.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Tango Mike Mike 4.50 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Amy Z 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Morning Miracle 4.50 1.2 2-1
2 2 Nursekringledances 2.50 1.2 2-1
7 7 Appealing Addie 3.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Pat’schromecompass 10.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Lotta Lissa 20.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Sweet Star 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Life Advice 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 Sassy Princess 4.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Smooth Waves 6.00 3.2 6-1
10 10 Malibu Smart 8.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Likely Perspective (IRE) 15.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Faith Understood 3.50 4.1 8-1
8 8 Annelle 8.00 6.6 12-1
2 2 Purring 20.00 7.1 13-1
3 3 Hidden Quarry 20.00 7.3 14-1
7 7 Itwillbefun 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Little Blaze 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 De’ Ans Eighty 5.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Mercy Warren 2.50 3 6-1
1 1 Punchy Girl 4.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Little Sister Sue 15.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Bella Cruella 30.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Marshmallow Queen 6.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Princess Is Olivia 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Miracle Worker 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Pinfire 3.50 1.2 2-1
3 3 Great Richie M 5.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 B Sudd 8.00 4 8-1
6 6 Pair of Socks 5.00 4 8-1
5 5 Haunted Flame 6.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 He’s Elusive 15.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Northern Chill 3.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Northern Invader 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 Out of Deductions 15.00 5 9-1
5 5 Miranda Rights 15.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Skyro 12.00 6.6 12-1
3 3 What Say Thee 6.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Tall Boy 20.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Noises Off 15.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Son of a Birch 30.00 SCRATCH
2 2 West Hollywood 4.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Higgins Boat 8.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Herchee 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Crosstown Shootout 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Peruvian Lucky 8.00 1.2 2-1
9 9 Bright Leaf 5.00 1.4 3-1
8 8 Secret Pocket 5.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Business Model 4.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 The Queens Jules 10.00 5.9 11-1
3 3 Sittin On Go 3.50 6.6 13-1
6 6 Ready Pursuit 15.00 7.1 13-1
4 4 El Franco 20.00 8.8 17-1
7 7 Improbable Story 20.00 10 19-1

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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