Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, June 5, 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
3 3 Paved in Gold 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Farley Hall 4.50 1.8 3-1
7 7 Solid Left 2.50 1.8 3-1
6 6 Jr’s Gift 12.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 High Enough 6.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Whiskey Or Wine 12.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Beer With Ice 15.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Flicker (GB) 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Shot of Courage 12.00 1 2-1
3 3 Executive Action 3.00 1.1 2-1
2 2 Ember 2.50 2.1 4-1
1 1 Proven Hope 5.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Spycraft 3.50 2.6 5-1
5 5 Khozy My Boy 20.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Metatron’s Muse 4.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Shakin Loose 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Sundance Feature 1.40 1 2-1
4 4 Sam’s Treasure 2.50 2.2 4-1
5 5 Our Keepsake 3.50 2.8 5-1
1 1 Outrageously 5.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Planet Clare 12.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Elegant 15.00 SCRATCH
2 2 All About Alice 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Tempting Eve 4.00 1 2-1
9 9 Magical Day 6.00 2.9 6-1
5 5 Magic Escapade 3.50 4.4 8-1
4 4 Diagram 6.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Split Success 8.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Dear Scarlett 12.00 6.1 12-1
2 2 Everloving 8.00 6.3 12-1
10 10 Tickin Time Blonde 12.00 6.6 12-1
6 6 McLaughlin 20.00 6.6 13-1
11 11 One Front War 8.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Thatsalrightmama 4.50 SCRATCH
13 13 Powerwashed 15.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Lady of Light 15.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Star Blessing (IRE) 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Harvard 4.00 1 2-1
8 8 Nikolaou 10.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Master Game 3.50 4.4 8-1
6 6 Asmodeus 2.50 5.6 11-1
4 4 Hey Boss 3.00 6.9 13-1
2 2 Liam the Brave 10.00 7 13-1
7 7 Sant’ Antimo 12.00 7.2 14-1
3 3 W W Crazy 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Feeling Beachy 1.80 1 2-1
7 7 Foreseen 1.60 2.3 4-1
2 2 Faire Plaisir 8.00 2.9 6-1
6 6 East Shore 6.00 3 6-1
4 4 Ensorcell 6.00 3 6-1
3 3 Purloin 10.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Starina 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 She’s a Tempest 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 Niki Nine Doors 2.50 2.9 5-1
8 8 Out too Late (GB) 8.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Girls Weekend 6.00 7.1 13-1
5 5 High Fashion Kate 8.00 7.4 14-1
3 3 Blue Squall 12.00 8.2 15-1
7 7 Cart Girl Sam 8.00 8.4 16-1
4 4 Hideki 15.00 9.1 17-1
10 10 Paint Me Perfect 12.00 9.3 18-1
2 2 Best Cupcake 30.00 9.5 18-1
12 12 Everyoneloveslinda 4.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Hillerito 6.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Satin Blue 3.50 SCRATCH
13 13 Miss Bodacious (GB) 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Cocktailsnkringle 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 Improbable Luck 5.00 1.7 3-1
10 10 Flick 10.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Rock It 8.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Excellent Chance 8.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Tough Customer 3.50 3.1 6-1
4 4 Incredible 20.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Du Monde 15.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Battle School 8.00 5.7 11-1
11 11 Major League 20.00 8.4 16-1
1 1 Ancient History 10.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Legend of Bobby C 30.00 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.