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
3 3 Perfect Audible 6.00 1.6 3-1
11 11 Barstool 5.00 2.9 6-1
6 6 Mitola 10.00 4.2 8-1
10 10 Flat Rock Road 12.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Fulmine 8.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Herbs Bolt 4.00 6.1 12-1
9 9 Brock’s Boy 20.00 8 15-1
8 8 Sir Henry Oliver 15.00 8.1 15-1
2 2 Midnight Whirl 20.00 8.1 15-1
7 7 Vino Subito 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Big Pop 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Curlin’s Magic 3.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Wonder of You 5.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Commanded 5.00 4 8-1
13 13 Tizntshelovely 12.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Global Allure 15.00 5.6 11-1
10 10 Street Painter 15.00 7 13-1
1 1 Coastline Hottie 15.00 7.1 13-1
3 3 Storm Bay 15.00 7.5 14-1
12 12 Tartaria 20.00 7.7 14-1
11 11 Itsablingthing 30.00 9.9 19-1
7 7 Nursekringledances 12.00 SCRATCH
4 4 St. Albans Raid 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 R Pretty Kitty 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Atarah 3.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Brunch With Amy 4.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Ride the Broom 12.00 4.6 9-1
10 10 Volatile Market 4.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Planet Clare 12.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Sister Carlie 20.00 8.2 15-1
7 7 Split Success 10.00 8.2 16-1
9 9 Princess Ny 12.00 8.7 16-1
8 8 Mizmalice 15.00 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
11 11 One Mor Story 8.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Brilliant Man 12.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Forty Love 4.50 3.7 7-1
7 7 Army Hero 6.00 4.8 9-1
10 10 Rulookinforrayray 15.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Farm Team 5.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Trojan Pride 20.00 6.6 12-1
2 2 Batter Up 20.00 7.4 14-1
9 9 Spurgeon 15.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Good Money 4.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Silvertown 15.00 1 2-1
3 3 Not a Lady 12.00 2.6 5-1
11 11 Frolicking 3.00 3 6-1
5 5 Bonne Sante 12.00 3.5 7-1
10 10 Baracca 8.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Take a Bow 8.00 4.2 8-1
12 12 Midnight Flight 15.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Mother Green 15.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Tramuntana 12.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Of All Things 12.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Thistooshallpass 30.00 5.8 11-1
13 13 Supersonic Agenda 15.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Lit Ship 2.00 SCRATCH
14 14 No Time Left 12.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Red Rainbow 20.00 SCRATCH

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
7 7 Embrace the Moment 5.00 1.1 2-1
5 5 Our Two Girls 6.00 1.3 2-1
3 3 Taken by the Wind 5.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Miss Complicated 3.50 3.4 6-1
4 4 Joke Maker 12.00 6 11-1
1 1 Starlit Sky 4.50 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 1.5 3-1
6 6 Our Pretty Woman 4.00 2 4-1
4 4 Corningstone 8.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Free Like a Girl 6.00 3.7 7-1
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
5 5 Spice Runner 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Comport 1.20 1.5 3-1
1 1 Nothing Personal 8.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 So Special 10.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Nine Ball 12.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Sometime 15.00 7.2 14-1
10 10 Maximus Prime 12.00 7.2 14-1
8 8 Vost 12.00 7.2 14-1
6 6 Shake and Rattle 20.00 7.4 14-1
3 3 No More Cents 10.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Mink’s Palace 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Positano Sunset 2.00 1.1 2-1
3 3 Little Prankster 3.50 2.1 4-1
1 1 Gray Lightning 15.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Taxed 3.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Impel 2.50 SCRATCH

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
7 7 Little Ni 12.00 2.6 5-1
10 10 Skelly 3.50 3.5 7-1
2 2 Roll On Big Joe 6.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Durante 12.00 6.3 12-1
4 4 Here Mi Song 20.00 6.6 13-1
9 9 Banjo Chris 20.00 8.2 16-1
6 6 Ajaayb 30.00 8.3 16-1
11 11 Full Moon Madness 12.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Nash 6.00 SCRATCH
1 1 World Record 4.00 SCRATCH

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
14 14 Bob Mo 6.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Barker 6.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Hitchcock 3.50 2.8 5-1
5 5 Nu What’s New 20.00 3.8 7-1
12 12 Good Mojo 5.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 En Fuego 12.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Crazy Diamond 15.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Nuanced 4.50 6 11-1
6 6 Empire Ranch 20.00 7 13-1
11 11 Ifyouneedmecallme 15.00 7.8 15-1
3 3 The Exodus Twist 20.00 8.2 16-1
10 10 Evan On Earth 4.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Torment 15.00 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.