Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, September 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
1 1 Misinformation 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Herbs Bolt 4.00 1.9 4-1
11 11 Barstool 5.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Perfect Audible 6.00 3 6-1
4 4 Fulmine 8.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Vino Subito 10.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Mitola 10.00 5.3 10-1
10 10 Flat Rock Road 12.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 Sir Henry Oliver 15.00 8.1 15-1
9 9 Brock’s Boy 20.00 11 21-1
2 2 Midnight Whirl 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Curlin’s Magic 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Big Pop 3.50 1.2 2-1
6 6 Wonder of You 5.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Commanded 5.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 St. Albans Raid 10.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Nursekringledances 12.00 5 9-1
13 13 Tizntshelovely 12.00 5 9-1
10 10 Street Painter 15.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Storm Bay 15.00 6.3 12-1
1 1 Coastline Hottie 15.00 6.3 12-1
8 8 Global Allure 15.00 6.3 12-1
12 12 Tartaria 20.00 8.6 16-1
11 11 Itsablingthing 30.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Atarah 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 R Pretty Kitty 3.50 1.3 2-1
5 5 Brunch With Amy 4.00 1.5 3-1
10 10 Volatile Market 4.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Split Success 10.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Planet Clare 12.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 Princess Ny 12.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Ride the Broom 12.00 5.8 11-1
8 8 Mizmalice 15.00 7.4 14-1
3 3 Sister Carlie 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Morunning 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Good Money 4.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 Forty Love 4.50 1.6 3-1
1 1 Farm Team 5.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Army Hero 6.00 2.5 5-1
11 11 One Mor Story 8.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Brilliant Man 12.00 6.2 12-1
9 9 Spurgeon 15.00 8 15-1
10 10 Rulookinforrayray 15.00 8 15-1
2 2 Batter Up 20.00 11 21-1
5 5 Trojan Pride 20.00 11 21-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Lit Ship 2.00 1 2-1
11 11 Frolicking 3.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Take a Bow 8.00 4 8-1
10 10 Baracca 8.00 4 8-1
5 5 Bonne Sante 12.00 6 11-1
9 9 Of All Things 12.00 6 11-1
3 3 Not a Lady 12.00 6 11-1
14 14 No Time Left 12.00 6 11-1
1 1 Tramuntana 12.00 6 11-1
12 12 Midnight Flight 15.00 7.5 14-1
13 13 Supersonic Agenda 15.00 7.5 14-1
8 8 Silvertown 15.00 7.5 14-1
4 4 Mother Green 15.00 7.5 14-1
15 15 Red Rainbow 20.00 10 19-1
7 7 Thistooshallpass 30.00 15 28-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Pocahontas S.) – Pocahontas S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Dazzling Dame 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Miss Complicated 3.50 1.9 4-1
1 1 Starlit Sky 4.50 2.5 5-1
3 3 Taken by the Wind 5.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Embrace the Moment 5.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Our Two Girls 6.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Joke Maker 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Fasig-tipton Locust Grove S.) – Fasig-tipton Locust Grove S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Royal Spa 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Alpine Princess 2.00 1.3 2-1
6 6 Our Pretty Woman 4.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Free Like a Girl 6.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Corningstone 8.00 6 11-1
1 1 Regaled 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Iroquois S.) – Iroquois S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Comport 1.20 1 2-1
5 5 Spice Runner 3.50 2.1 4-1
1 1 Nothing Personal 8.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 So Special 10.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 No More Cents 10.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Vost 12.00 6.2 12-1
9 9 Nine Ball 12.00 6.2 12-1
10 10 Maximus Prime 12.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Sometime 15.00 7.6 14-1
6 6 Shake and Rattle 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Open Mind S.) – Open Mind S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Positano Sunset 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Impel 2.50 1.2 2-1
2 2 Taxed 3.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Little Prankster 3.50 1.6 3-1
5 5 Mink’s Palace 8.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Gray Lightning 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Louisville Thoroughbred Society S.) – Louisville Thoroughbred Society S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Bentornato 3.00 1 2-1
10 10 Skelly 3.50 1.2 2-1
1 1 World Record 4.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 Roll On Big Joe 6.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Nash 6.00 2.1 4-1
8 8 Durante 12.00 4.3 8-1
11 11 Full Moon Madness 12.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Little Ni 12.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Here Mi Song 20.00 7.3 14-1
9 9 Banjo Chris 20.00 7.3 14-1
6 6 Ajaayb 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
13 13 Subito 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Hitchcock 3.50 2.1 4-1
10 10 Evan On Earth 4.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Nuanced 4.50 2.8 5-1
12 12 Good Mojo 5.00 3.2 6-1
14 14 Bob Mo 6.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Barker 6.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 En Fuego 12.00 8.2 16-1
11 11 Ifyouneedmecallme 15.00 10.4 20-1
1 1 Torment 15.00 10.4 20-1
8 8 Crazy Diamond 15.00 10.4 20-1
5 5 Nu What’s New 20.00 14 26-1
6 6 Empire Ranch 20.00 14 26-1
3 3 The Exodus Twist 20.00 14 26-1

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.