Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, June 1, 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 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Lean Music Machine 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Incursion 4.50 1.6 3-1
6 6 Redeposit 2.50 2.6 5-1
7 7 Beechmont 12.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Super Snoop 5.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Franklin Wilder 15.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Cocktails N Dreams 10.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Araucano 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Graydaria 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Gold Search 2.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Colorado Cruiser 3.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Storm the Streets 4.00 4 7-1
5 5 Andy’s Candy 10.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Quebrancho 10.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Pupil 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Shake and Rattle 4.50 1.5 3-1
3 3 Sleepingonfreedom 12.00 2.8 5-1
11 11 Geole 12.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Duke of Suggins 15.00 3.5 7-1
12 12 Gold Perl 10.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Mo Dodgy 8.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Mo’ Em Down 8.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 Nonstop Vino 15.00 7.4 14-1
7 7 Bobrovsky 4.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Dirty Rich 8.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Kid Twist 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Cannoneer 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Il Sorpasso 12.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Macchiato 6.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Comport 8.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Password 10.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Very Quiet 12.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Opus Uno 8.00 5 9-1
5 5 Turin 5.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Forty Twenty 8.00 SCRATCH
2 2 La Norme de Jour 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Spurgeon 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Midnight Survivor 10.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Levitating 6.00 2.9 6-1
8 8 Dr. Niko 4.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Raising Kane 6.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Pop Paul 10.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Batter Up 4.50 4.8 9-1
3 3 Straightaway 15.00 6.4 12-1
9 9 American Litigator 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Rocky Joy 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Sicilian Defense 3.50 1.4 3-1
7 7 Multitask 4.50 2.1 4-1
12 12 Gilded Craken 5.00 3 6-1
3 3 Brown Liquor Man 15.00 4.5 8-1
8 8 Unleash the Power 15.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Royal Spirit 30.00 5.8 11-1
11 11 Warhol 10.00 6.2 12-1
10 10 Decanted 20.00 6.4 12-1
9 9 Direct Channel 8.00 7.3 14-1
5 5 Noahs Ark 30.00 10.5 20-1
1 1 Flamingproposition 20.00 12 23-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Most Wanted 1.00 1 2-1
8 8 Kupuna 4.00 4 8-1
5 5 Katonah 10.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Accretive 10.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Money Supply 6.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Full Screen 8.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Best Actor 15.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Emmanuel 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Hypnus 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Shangrala Road 4.50 1.3 3-1
9 9 Pursuitneversleeps 4.00 3 6-1
2 2 Hymn 8.00 3.7 7-1
11 11 Pretty Capable 15.00 5.6 10-1
5 5 Curvino 15.00 5.6 11-1
12 12 Stiglets 20.00 7 13-1
8 8 Fountain Lake 10.00 7.8 15-1
4 4 Show of Force 20.00 8.2 15-1
6 6 Hedge 30.00 8.3 16-1
13 13 Stonehenge 30.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Varney 5.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Sippin On Gin 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Old Forester Mint Julep S.) – Old Forester Mint Julep S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Venencia (FR) 12.00 1 2-1
8 8 Pin Up Betty 5.00 2 4-1
9 9 Charlene’s Dream 4.50 2.4 5-1
2 2 Movin’ On Up 3.50 3.7 7-1
1 1 Serene Seraph (IRE) 15.00 4.1 8-1
11 11 Deep Satin 4.00 4.5 9-1
10 10 No Mo Candy 5.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Duvet Day (IRE) 10.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Gavea (GER) 20.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Adrasteia 12.00 10.2 19-1
6 6 Neon Icon 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Kalahari Dreams 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Lifes Reward 2.00 1.5 3-1
9 9 Privman 3.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Crystal Hill 20.00 6.7 13-1
3 3 Midnite in Finley 20.00 7.1 13-1
1 1 Shallus 8.00 7.5 14-1
2 2 Milyarder 12.00 8.2 16-1
6 6 Ritual 12.00 8.7 16-1
7 7 Fly Guy Mick 12.00 9 17-1

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.