Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, June 11, 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
1 1 Purple and Gold 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Trista 2.50 1.9 4-1
4 4 Devastating 3.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Powerwashed 8.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Dream Life 15.00 6.7 13-1
2 2 Lindy Can 6.00 7 13-1
5 5 Lady Dixie 15.00 7.3 14-1
6 6 Cowgirl Chic 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Inexorable 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Cashmeup 2.00 1.1 2-1
1 1 Agent Creed 12.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Pike Place 6.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Outlier 5.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Swift as I Am 6.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 El Rey Dorado 3.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Rather Late 6.00 1 2-1
8 8 Best Friend 8.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Smell the Lilies 4.50 2.5 5-1
9 9 Hylla 4.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Kingsolver 8.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Late Night Text 5.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Actual 5.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Go to Girl 6.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Ruby Ruby 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Dean Martini 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Bourbon Resolve 2.50 1.7 3-1
2 2 Great Escape 5.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Trident Hit 4.50 3.7 7-1
4 4 Carolo Rapido 4.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Bernin Hot 5.00 6 11-1
7 7 Manta Rey 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Long Ago (GB) 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Parish Lane 3.50 2.3 4-1
7 7 In Time (FR) 3.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Partir (FR) 2.50 4.4 8-1
3 3 Sanctify 6.00 4.5 9-1
2 2 Itsallaboutmebaby 15.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 Here’s the Spider 12.00 6.6 12-1
6 6 Janey Creed 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Bourbon Serengeti 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Carolina Smokeshow 12.00 1.7 3-1
8 8 Passage East 2.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Brunch With Amy 4.50 3.7 7-1
5 5 Crushed Ice 15.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Tennesseehoneybee 15.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Miss Susan B 12.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Beach Bunny 20.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Palmetto Fury 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Joejoe Go 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Bye Bye Miles 4.50 1.8 3-1
7 7 Bermuda Blitz 5.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Waco 6.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Shan 5.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Thrilla 4.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Putting Eagle 12.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Charbonnay 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Send Cash 12.00 1 2-1
9 9 Rojo Rita 3.50 2.2 4-1
4 4 Let’s Go Mark 12.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Troubleshooting 4.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Dark Vintage (IRE) 15.00 4.1 8-1
11 11 Universal Sound 5.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Initialize 8.00 4.5 9-1
2 2 Mae Town 8.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Innovator 5.00 6 11-1
7 7 Theismann 20.00 8 15-1
6 6 Frosty Indulgence 15.00 9.5 18-1
12 12 Brie’s in Town 30.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Systemic Change 12.00 1 2-1
2 2 Gilmore 2.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Keen Cat 2.50 2 4-1
7 7 Azoi 30.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Dance Some Mo 12.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Gasoline 6.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 My Noble Knight 4.50 4 7-1
8 8 Runwithheart 8.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Swiss Slang 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.