Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, September 14, 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 Dark Thirty 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Country Club 3.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 Z Train (IRE) 4.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Reign Champagne 6.00 3 6-1
3 3 Smokin Hot Wife 6.00 3 6-1
8 8 Many Mo Kisses 10.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Hope Restored 10.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Midnight Sugar 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Interlock Empire 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Battleoflexington 3.50 1.2 2-1
9 9 Jr’s Gift 4.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 Raising Kane 5.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Tejas 6.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Schifty’s Haloid 6.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Truly Legit 12.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Catalina Cat 15.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Bourbon State 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Ridge of Fire 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Coffee Talk 5.00 1.8 3-1
8 8 Utopian 6.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Flick 6.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Midnight Vengeance 8.00 4.3 8-1
10 10 Poppa Echo 8.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Araucano 8.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Charisma 10.00 5.9 11-1
14 14 Free Advice 10.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Wizard of Yester 10.00 5.9 11-1
12 12 Fly J’s Funtastic 15.00 9.9 19-1
13 13 Duty Calls 15.00 9.9 19-1
11 11 My King Air 15.00 9.9 19-1
2 2 Wartank 20.00 14 26-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 I Did I Did 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Instant Impact 3.50 1.4 3-1
9 9 Your Wildest Dream 4.00 1.8 3-1
10 10 Direct Strike 4.50 2.1 4-1
5 5 Roguishness 8.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 September Silver 12.00 7.8 15-1
4 4 Bedeviled 12.00 7.8 15-1
1 1 Beale Street Boy 12.00 7.8 15-1
8 8 Go Jack Go 15.00 10 19-1
7 7 Moonwalk 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Dive Bomber 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Chance 3.50 1.5 3-1
10 10 Good Lord 4.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Colonel Caliente 4.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Linebacker 10.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Hesper 12.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Fifth Avenue 15.00 7.4 14-1
6 6 Anthonian 15.00 7.4 14-1
5 5 McIlroy 15.00 7.4 14-1
9 9 Baytown Bruiser 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 The Prince’s Spur 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Papa Yo 3.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Eastside Cool 4.00 2 4-1
7 7 Hayes Strike 6.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Onthestage 8.00 4.5 9-1
9 9 I’m Your Man 8.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Background 12.00 7.1 13-1
6 6 Mucho Mojo 15.00 9 17-1
2 2 Couperin 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Gin’s Beach Road 3.00 1 2-1
12 12 Quick to Charm 3.50 1.2 2-1
9 9 Love Supreme 6.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Bodacious Beauty 6.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Malibu Muse 8.00 3 6-1
6 6 Bells of Maranello 10.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Madison’s Charm 12.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Mo Complex 12.00 4.7 9-1
11 11 Jewel Box 12.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Complex Trick 20.00 7.9 15-1
10 10 Wella 20.00 7.9 15-1
5 5 Betty Who 30.00 12 23-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Kalahari Dreams 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Big Boat 3.00 1.3 2-1
8 8 Ancient World 3.50 1.6 3-1
5 5 Guns Loaded 4.50 2.1 4-1
2 2 Perfect Force 8.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Shan 10.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Gettinby 12.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Sinister Smile 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Yes It Tiz 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Necessity 3.50 1.3 2-1
1 1 Sarah’s Dream 4.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Quietly 5.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 She’s a Swede 10.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 El Joury 10.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Ensorcell 12.00 6.3 12-1
10 10 Lookster 15.00 8.1 15-1
11 11 My Sexy Blonde 15.00 8.1 15-1
9 9 Lady Blake 20.00 11 21-1
4 4 Classic Appeal 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Theprincessfactor 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Golden Irish 4.00 1.3 2-1
13 13 Daisy Duke 4.00 1.3 2-1
6 6 Feasible 5.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Kentucky Smokeshow 6.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Moon Over Choctaw 6.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Thestral 8.00 3.2 6-1
14 14 Cowgirl Chic 8.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Give Her Another 8.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Cervaro Della Sala (GB) 15.00 6.6 13-1
7 7 Mom’s Cheesecake 20.00 9.1 17-1
10 10 Royalewithcheese 20.00 9.1 17-1
8 8 Mombayla 30.00 14 26-1
12 12 Freak City 30.00 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.