Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, June 22, 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
5 5 Argan 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 Divine Gal 10.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Spirit Rules 10.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Coastline Hottie 12.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Balladry 3.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Red Hot Jeanie 2.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 My Bossy Lady 2.50 5.3 10-1
8 8 Itsablingthing 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Rivalry 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Oviatt Class 15.00 1.1 2-1
2 2 Ember 3.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 The Thunderer 6.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Hoodlum 12.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Papa Yo 2.50 4.3 8-1
3 3 Icarus 3.50 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Bob’s Carrot 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Sports Hero 2.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Big Rog 6.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Leading Role 4.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Blazing 8.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Historic 15.00 7 13-1
3 3 Araucano 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Forty Love 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Art Fair 2.00 1.3 2-1
3 3 Gryphon 4.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Coalmoon 3.50 2.2 4-1
6 6 Acknowledge 5.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Spirit Rags 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Shake and Rattle 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Spun Legacy 5.00 2.2 4-1
8 8 Trevally 12.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Bobrovsky 3.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Quarry 4.50 4 8-1
2 2 My Carrington 6.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Outlaw Empire 12.00 5.5 10-1
9 9 Dirty Rich 12.00 5.8 11-1
10 10 Gnome 15.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Different Gravy 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Impel 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Sudden Switch 2.50 2.4 5-1
6 6 Amarth 3.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Foreseen 4.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Secret Statement 10.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Desert Rhapsody 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Cararra 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Dozen Diamonds 4.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Cha Cha Chukka 3.50 2.9 5-1
2 2 Steampunk 4.50 3.5 7-1
1 1 Queen of Salsa 6.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Molly’s Rose 12.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Majestic Drive 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Unwavering Trust 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Foie Gras 3.50 2.8 5-1
1 1 Artisma 6.00 3.4 6-1
11 11 Me and Molly McGee 5.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Ready for Trouble 12.00 6.7 13-1
2 2 Lady Kathryn 15.00 7 13-1
12 12 No What Ifs 15.00 7.2 14-1
5 5 Planet Clare 30.00 8.4 16-1
9 9 Pahoehoe d’Oro 5.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Outrageously 30.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Gerlin’s Empire 10.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Reputation 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Rivetage 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Sweet Fantasy 3.50 2.1 4-1
3 3 Tango Mike Mike 5.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Divine 10.00 3.8 7-1
11 11 Spoonie 10.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Standard of Proof 6.00 5.2 10-1
10 10 High Enough 20.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Wicked Melody 10.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Greatdayforhockey 6.00 6.1 11-1
1 1 Jr’s Gift 4.50 SCRATCH
5 5 Quebrancho 30.00 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.