Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, June 25, 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 Copper Em 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Carolina Candy 3.50 2.4 4-1
1 1 Just an Opinion 2.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Cervaro Della Sala (GB) 10.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Fun to Run 8.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Amy Z 4.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Guardian 3.00 1 2-1
10 10 Big Salt Lick 6.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Cocktailsnkringle 3.50 2.7 5-1
1 1 Kensington Cove 8.00 3 6-1
8 8 Activity 10.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Old Trace 20.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Berniedott 15.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Reaction 6.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Nico’s Derby Run 5.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Clocking 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Laughing Boy 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 American Law 6.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 Tiger Moon 3.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Refuah 10.00 2 4-1
6 6 Underhill’s Tab 4.50 2 4-1
8 8 Winston Wolf 12.00 3.4 7-1
1 1 Golden Glider 2.50 SCRATCH
3 3 Coppermaster 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Wakuda 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Ames 6.00 4.6 9-1
11 11 Where Luck Lives 4.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Tiz in Sight 4.50 6.1 12-1
6 6 Nightmare Fuel 10.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 Miss Complicated 8.00 6.7 13-1
2 2 Wickedwithbourbon 15.00 8 15-1
12 12 Starbrite Starlite 15.00 8.5 16-1
10 10 Sissy Sox 15.00 9 17-1
7 7 Pianissima 20.00 9.3 18-1
9 9 Command the Stars 20.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Joke Maker 10.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Amazing Amanda 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 King Curlin 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Pancake House 4.00 1.8 3-1
9 9 D Day Reunion 15.00 3.3 6-1
11 11 Kigali 6.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Curlin’s Gesture 8.00 4 8-1
10 10 Double Neat 4.50 5.1 10-1
5 5 Earned Not Given 8.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Itsinmyblood 12.00 6.1 12-1
7 7 Ultimate Strike 10.00 6.4 12-1
12 12 Elegant Trip 10.00 7.2 14-1
6 6 Dbook 15.00 8.6 16-1
3 3 Truly Legit 20.00 9.1 17-1
14 14 Brown Liquor Man 2.50 SCRATCH
13 13 Badge of War 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Volatile Market 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Amelia’s Echo 5.00 3.1 6-1
8 8 Timbo’s Mischief 5.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Pour a Little More 8.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Risuko 10.00 5 9-1
1 1 Adulare 10.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Super Maxima 12.00 6 11-1
10 10 Bridgie Bop 10.00 7.1 13-1
11 11 My Kentucky Lily 10.00 7.4 14-1
7 7 Action Player 20.00 8.7 16-1
2 2 Employeeofthemonth 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Shot of Courage 20.00 1 2-1
9 9 Copperlite 3.50 1.9 4-1
7 7 Cashmeup 4.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Proven Hope 8.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Metatron’s Muse 4.50 4.7 9-1
10 10 Cybertown 12.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Runwithheart 3.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Liam the Brave 20.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Nikolaou 30.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Asmodeus 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Northern Chill 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 Risk It 4.50 2 4-1
7 7 Furious Anger 4.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 B Sudd 6.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Ajaayb 12.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Gateskeeper 15.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 River Ridge 15.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Holster 3.50 SCRATCH
1 1 Math Tutor 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Tempting Eve 5.00 1 2-1
14 14 One Front War 6.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Murphy Girl 3.50 3.7 7-1
5 5 Didn’t It Rain 12.00 5.4 10-1
15 15 Lucy McGee 3.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Boujee Beach 6.00 5.9 11-1
9 9 Tickin Time Blonde 10.00 6.6 12-1
6 6 Dodecahedron 10.00 7 13-1
7 7 Monsoon Dancer 30.00 9 17-1
3 3 Volatile Jinny 20.00 9.1 17-1
11 11 Parisi 15.00 10.8 20-1
13 13 Ocean Ripple 6.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Bella Bluegrass 20.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Wildfire Princess 15.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Candy Mine 2.50 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.