Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, June 8, 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
2 2 Born Flashy 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Tis Charming 8.00 2.1 4-1
10 10 Forge in Fire 5.00 2.4 5-1
9 9 Beck’s Spirit 6.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Enough Already 8.00 4 8-1
6 6 Dancing Noah 12.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Hasten 4.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Probale Ten 20.00 8.6 16-1
3 3 Rewire 15.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Zeca Diabo 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Box Office 1.20 1 2-1
4 4 Tapakena 3.00 3 6-1
10 10 Big Salt Lick 6.00 3.5 7-1
9 9 Johnson 15.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Come to Papa 10.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Nastinate 15.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Winning Song 15.00 7 13-1
5 5 My Boy Bill 20.00 7.8 15-1
7 7 Bigwrigdude 20.00 8.3 16-1
8 8 C Mac Da Boss 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Vivaldi 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Moon Channel 3.50 2.8 5-1
5 5 Its Bourbon Thirty 8.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Some Performance 3.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Johny’s Rendezvous 12.00 5 10-1
8 8 Demetrius 15.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Kicking Clear 15.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Sustainability 20.00 7.3 14-1
3 3 Mighty Mike 15.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Mary’s Lad (IRE) 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Chaching Chaching 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Ivory and Ebony 5.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Dashin’ Diva 8.00 2.9 6-1
6 6 Princess Proud 5.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Texas Queen 12.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Buckle Chaser 12.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Delightful Claire 3.50 5.6 11-1
8 8 Action Player 30.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Hitherto 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Leslie’s Lady Overnight S.) – Leslie’s Lady Overnight S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Bourbon Memory 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Eclatant 3.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Vodka With a Twist 5.00 2.4 4-1
4 4 Kilwin 5.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Miss Martini 10.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Evanescence 4.50 3.7 7-1
3 3 Impulse Buy 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Lady Go Go 10.00 1 2-1
3 3 Mighty Eriu (IRE) 4.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Dala 6.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Hey Olivia 20.00 2.6 5-1
13 13 Silver Moonlight 5.00 3.8 7-1
12 12 Sweet Kaufy 4.50 5.6 11-1
10 10 Moochie Girl 15.00 7.1 13-1
7 7 Bonne Fille 12.00 7.7 14-1
9 9 Grade A 12.00 7.7 15-1
2 2 Tiz Silver 5.00 7.9 15-1
16 16 Laurie’s Secret 15.00 10.1 19-1
11 11 Myiyla 6.00 10.7 20-1
1 1 Bourbon Serengeti 8.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Mae Town 3.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Viral Plane Lady 30.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Perfect Figure 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Honest Al 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Chance 3.00 3 6-1
4 4 Uncle William 15.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Justifreak 8.00 4.5 8-1
8 8 Silver Halo 8.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 Gettinby 10.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Anthonian 12.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Ajaayb 15.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Brody 20.00 7.2 14-1
2 2 Side Eye 4.00 SCRATCH
10 10 C K Wonder 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Matt Winn S.) – Matt Winn S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Final Gambit 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 East Avenue 4.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Burnham Square 3.50 2.5 5-1
6 6 Coal Battle 4.50 3.1 6-1
1 1 Gaming 5.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Just a Fair Shake 15.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Chunk of Gold 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 British Isles 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 American Hope 2.50 1.1 2-1
1 1 Clyde’s Got a Gun 12.00 2.6 5-1
12 12 Oscar Season 3.50 2.9 5-1
7 7 Freedom’s Way 12.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Tough Little Nut 10.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Safe Trip Home 20.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Mutaawid 10.00 5.4 10-1
11 11 Lips Say Bliss 12.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 Mena 20.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Lincoln Highway 20.00 8.2 15-1
10 10 Big to Do 20.00 10 19-1
14 14 Liar’s Poker 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Quadra Island 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.