Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, June 7, 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 Tinki Abarrio 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 We’ll Do It Live 6.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Princess Is Olivia 2.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Rock Star Parking 4.50 4 8-1
6 6 Miss Jeopardy 2.50 4.1 8-1
1 1 Protomagic 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Tempting Lady 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Cruise Missile 4.50 3.1 6-1
2 2 Can I Get Awitness 3.50 3.4 7-1
1 1 People Get Ready 6.00 6.1 12-1
5 5 Hope Restored 5.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Big Leap 20.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Warm Days 5.00 7.5 14-1
7 7 St. Albans Raid 10.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Classic Legacy 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Miles Ahead 2.00 2 4-1
2 2 Cape Trafalgar 3.50 3.6 7-1
4 4 Underhill’s Tab 10.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 American Law 8.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Golden Glider 4.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
13 13 She Wants War 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Rational Theory 15.00 1.7 3-1
11 11 I’m Mo Joke 6.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Girls Rock 5.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Murphy Girl 12.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 One Front War 10.00 5 10-1
1 1 Lucy McGee 4.50 5.5 10-1
10 10 Reya Sunshine 15.00 7.3 14-1
3 3 Tupelo 15.00 9.6 18-1
15 15 Typecase 10.00 10 19-1
16 16 Moon Mystique 12.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Pointsetmatch 8.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Victory Waltz 15.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Candy Mine 8.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Grey Matter 10.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Hitherto 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Bolt On the Rocks 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Big Dig 8.00 2.4 4-1
6 6 Mila Junes 10.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Ladan 6.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Wits and Wagers 5.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Rando 8.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 I Had That One Too 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Snipsnippitysnip 10.00 1 2-1
7 7 Pretty Tapit 12.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Eyes On Italy 8.00 1.2 2-1
6 6 Rather Distinct 10.00 2.4 5-1
8 8 Halstyn Rose 4.00 3.9 7-1
11 11 Fleetingly 1.40 5.1 10-1
1 1 Miss Pharaoh 12.00 5.2 10-1
10 10 Motown Honey 30.00 6.1 12-1
4 4 Zeliha 30.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 Beautiful Pharaoh 10.00 6.5 12-1
9 9 Marcinkowski 15.00 8.5 16-1
2 2 Writteninthesand 20.00 10.5 20-1
15 15 Hello Beauty 8.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Lotus Petal 15.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Massarat 8.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Sheila’s Lion 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Mo Hope 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Laugh a Lot 5.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 First of His Name 3.50 3.3 6-1
2 2 Redemption Time 3.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Haunted Flame 2.50 4.5 9-1
5 5 Greers Ferry 8.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Gift Certificate 12.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Yinzer 10.00 1 2-1
5 5 Maui Strong 2.50 1.6 3-1
6 6 Native Runner 10.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Anegada 4.50 3.4 6-1
8 8 Pagode 10.00 3.6 7-1
12 12 Sing Sing 6.00 4 8-1
7 7 Barricade 10.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Earned Not Given 15.00 4.7 9-1
10 10 Warrior Wayne 30.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 The Warden 20.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Spirit Rags 30.00 9.7 18-1
11 11 Landing Craft 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Valiant Humor 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Fanatical 3.50 3 6-1
2 2 Orange Diablo 10.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Ice Wolf 12.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Math Tutor 30.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Rockin His Sox Off 10.00 6.7 13-1
6 6 Fast Town 4.00 7.8 15-1
11 11 Jonathan’s Song 10.00 8.1 15-1
10 10 Stormtown 10.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Finkle 12.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Good Mojo 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Mighty Beau S.) – Mighty Beau S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Run Carson 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Arrest Me Red 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Joe Shiesty 5.00 2 4-1
1 1 Champlin 4.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Epic Ride 4.50 3.3 6-1
9 9 All Jokes Aside 15.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Balsa 30.00 7.1 13-1
10 10 Charcoal 10.00 7.6 14-1
6 6 Lunar Module 20.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Doncho 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Global Quote 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Where Y’at 6.00 2.4 5-1
4 4 Daiquiri Sommelier 8.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Tom Cat Tuesday 4.00 4.6 9-1
12 12 American Litigator 15.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Colonel Caliente 3.50 5 9-1
8 8 Article 15.00 5.2 10-1
10 10 Mo Moe Mow 15.00 5.2 10-1
11 11 Ambridge 15.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Mula 20.00 6 11-1
2 2 Bravitas 20.00 8.7 16-1
6 6 Caesarea 20.00 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.