Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Friday, June 13, 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
5 5 Sinister Smile 1.20 1 2-1
1 1 Preposition 3.00 2 4-1
3 3 Nyquist Frequency 2.50 3.3 6-1
4 4 Bon Temps 6.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Post Game 8.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Mor Success 30.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Delta Tau Chi 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Track Ranger 6.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Soco and Lime 3.50 3.5 7-1
1 1 Vix 4.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Chado 4.50 3.9 7-1
4 4 Berniedott 8.00 4 8-1
6 6 Silent Breeze 10.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Silver Screen 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Windy Walk 1.40 1 2-1
5 5 Where’s the Wine 5.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Gila 3.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Classic Performer 6.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Colonial Rose 3.50 5.1 10-1
4 4 Asian Matriarch 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Starlit Sofi 8.00 1 2-1
1 1 What’s Her Number 3.00 2 4-1
8 8 Tizntshelovely 8.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Ranch Life 15.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Judy’s Flyer 6.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Hearts United 8.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Onmywaytosavthday 12.00 7.6 14-1
9 9 Belle Cherie 3.50 SCRATCH
7 7 Mustang Lady 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Cha Cha Chukka 5.00 1 2-1
8 8 Aviso 8.00 1.9 4-1
9 9 Cavatelli 15.00 2.6 5-1
10 10 Bread to Run 3.50 3.8 7-1
11 11 Tiger Division 10.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Poppy the Princess 6.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 La Scaloneta 15.00 4.5 8-1
3 3 Freak City 20.00 5 10-1
4 4 Three Coins 20.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Malibu Smart 4.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Missy Bee 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Discreet Mischief 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Nash 2.00 2 4-1
6 6 Red State 3.00 2.4 4-1
2 2 Harrodsburg 3.50 3.1 6-1
5 5 Doncho 15.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Major Blue 20.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Gold Luck 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Pretty Layla 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Chilled 3.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Lemon Muffin 4.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Little Jamie 4.50 4 8-1
3 3 Standoutsensation 2.50 4 8-1
8 8 Sultry Lass 8.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Catmint 15.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 Windy Bay 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Presider 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Fort Thomas 10.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Domingo 5.00 4.8 9-1
10 10 Malcolm X (PER) 20.00 5.3 10-1
12 12 The Hidden Chamber 30.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Emergence 12.00 6.2 12-1
11 11 Unstable Prince 30.00 6.8 13-1
2 2 Midnight Channel 30.00 8.9 17-1
13 13 Greystone 8.00 SCRATCH
5 5 My Boy Tony 3.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Hard Mission 30.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Vesting (IRE) 3.50 SCRATCH
7 7 Navy Seal (IRE) 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Thomas Aquinas 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Indy Charges On 8.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Ask Arthur 5.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Shortstop 4.50 3.1 6-1
7 7 Mo Go 10.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Ultimate Strike 8.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Derek’s Law 6.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Mugatu 12.00 6.3 12-1
9 9 Baytown Bruiser 4.00 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.