Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, June 12, 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 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Stellify 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Tarneema 1.60 2.4 5-1
2 2 Wedding Mood (IRE) 4.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Heart Spin 20.00 4 8-1
6 6 Quietly 3.50 4.3 8-1
3 3 Indy’s Halo 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Southeastern 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Obliteration 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 Sense of Freedom 15.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 She’s On a Roll 2.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Clocker Special 10.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Curtain Call 3.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Hyperlink 8.00 7.1 13-1
7 7 American Bear 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Kentucky Smokeshow 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Stage Presence 2.50 1.1 2-1
1 1 Elegant 3.50 2.1 4-1
3 3 Ce La Vi Charli 6.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Day Dawning 8.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Army Girl 12.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Low Key 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Catamount 4.50 1 2-1
10 10 Western Command 5.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Vitement 3.00 2.2 4-1
8 8 Penrod 3.50 2.9 5-1
5 5 Not Normal 15.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Sutherland 6.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Tiverton (GB) 12.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 More Than Five 8.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 One for My Brother 15.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 King Peanut 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Pineland 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Musical Maestro 6.00 2 4-1
8 8 Curlin’s Gesture 10.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Askari 3.50 4.6 9-1
2 2 Two Beers by Ten 10.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Game Point 20.00 7.3 14-1
3 3 Gamblin George 20.00 8.3 16-1
11 11 Double Neat 12.00 8.6 16-1
10 10 House United 3.00 8.8 17-1
5 5 Covert Law 8.00 9.5 18-1
9 9 Quokka 10.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Gardiner 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Trust Issues 3.50 1.1 2-1
3 3 Suited and Booted 3.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Dazzlemesilver 12.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Furious Anger 10.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Show Master 15.00 6 11-1
9 9 Morunning 15.00 7.6 14-1
5 5 Redacted 8.00 8.9 17-1
6 6 Fully Volatile 8.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Stretch Ride 12.00 1 2-1
3 3 Cat On Time 2.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Deer District 2.50 3.6 7-1
1 1 Ignite the Light 3.50 5.3 10-1
5 5 Friar Laurence 10.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Coach Jimi D 10.00 6.1 12-1
7 7 Spinning Pride 20.00 7.6 14-1
8 8 Tour Player 5.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Lottery Win 12.00 1 2-1
3 3 Lambo 3.00 1.3 2-1
8 8 Studeny 4.00 3 6-1
6 6 Mo Work 3.50 3.1 6-1
1 1 Mister Banderas 5.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Munson 10.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Gallo de Fuego 12.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 Fly J’s Funtastic 12.00 8.7 16-1
4 4 Big Lucky 12.00 9.1 17-1
2 2 Good Mojo 10.00 10 19-1

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.