Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, June 15, 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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Sole Lute 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Wish Carefully 15.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Lebombo 2.50 4 8-1
2 2 Freedom Maker 6.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Abbi Fede 4.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Start Mo Up 3.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Play the Trumpet 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Explosively 2.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 String Theory 5.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Farm Team 6.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Sprint Out Pass 15.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Outdoor Cat 2.50 5.6 11-1
3 3 Zinfatuation 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Good News Rocket 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Pace Yourself 3.50 SCRATCH
4 4 Zohere 5.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Livehappy 8.00 4 8-1
8 8 Straightaway 6.00 5 9-1
7 7 Raising Kane 12.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Cajun Cruiser 15.00 6.2 12-1
9 9 Set About 6.00 7 13-1
1 1 Stormy Passage 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 She’s No Angel 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Rest of the World 10.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Funding Source 5.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Innocent Nyght 4.50 3.4 6-1
4 4 Truthorconsequence 4.00 3.4 7-1
9 9 Smarty Pants 10.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Berryville 10.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Mary Moonglow 5.00 SCRATCH
3 3 My Kentucky Lily 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Map to the Stars 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Imperial Gun 8.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Dive Bomber 3.50 2.4 5-1
7 7 Bourbon’s Fault 8.00 3 6-1
5 5 Alston 6.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Optical 3.00 4 8-1
6 6 Master Controller 5.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Lebowski 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Our Starry Night 4.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Timayyyy 6.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Wartank 12.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Plensa 3.50 3.9 7-1
1 1 Mo Jackson 10.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Nu What’s New 15.00 5.4 10-1
10 10 Thirteen G’s 8.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Maki Monarchy 10.00 7.2 14-1
8 8 Esh 20.00 8.1 15-1
11 11 Nyttime Story 20.00 9 17-1
12 12 Southern Bullet 20.00 9.9 19-1
13 13 Swirling Eights 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Take Shape 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Bette Davis 3.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Awesome Annmarie 4.50 2.7 5-1
5 5 Best Performer 10.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Broughty Ferry 4.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Beau Soleil 10.00 4 8-1
3 3 Iheartrainacomn 15.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Sweet Chablis 3.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Nay V Belle 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Tripolina 3.50 2.2 4-1
7 7 Popperina 5.00 2.9 6-1
9 9 Bourbon Breeze 10.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Tapit Quick 8.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Wheelingndealing 20.00 7.2 14-1
8 8 Everyoneloveslinda 3.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Absinthe 6.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Miss Enchanted 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Obstreperous 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Perfect Figure 3.50 1.1 2-1
5 5 La Foret 4.50 1.1 2-1
1 1 Scattitude 4.00 1.3 2-1
7 7 Antique Silver 12.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Modern Sound 20.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Carlisle Bay 8.00 6.7 13-1
3 3 Gold Del Mar 20.00 6.9 13-1
11 11 All About Alice 30.00 7.1 13-1
10 10 Bourbon Serengeti 15.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Coaster 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Appeal Denied 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Bright Leaf 10.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Kant Beat the Rock 8.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Pay Zone 8.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Critical Threat 12.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Southern Sunset 15.00 5.2 10-1
11 11 Ready Pursuit 30.00 9 17-1
10 10 Improbable Story 20.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Top Gun Tommy 3.00 SCRATCH
5 5 One Cool Dude 6.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Juilliard 10.00 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.