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Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, September 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 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Running Game 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Les Is Best 3.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 McKinzie’s Glory 3.50 1.6 3-1
6 6 Risky Wave 4.00 1.8 3-1
8 8 Added Touch 10.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Stormin’ Nancy 10.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Lindy Can 12.00 6.3 12-1
1 1 Sevenon 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Sohana 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Just an Opinion 2.50 1.2 2-1
1 1 St. Albans Raid 4.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Argan 4.50 2.2 4-1
3 3 Starcourt 8.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Into Golden Road 8.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Elliott Moon 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Globalist 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Global Quote 3.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Fly Guy Mick 3.50 1.5 3-1
3 3 Vino Dominus 4.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Weaponized 4.50 2 4-1
2 2 Where Y’at 12.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Empire Ranch 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Bourbon Breeze 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Liuzza 4.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 Candy Lover 4.50 1.3 3-1
9 9 Always Angels 5.00 1.5 3-1
8 8 Current Climate 6.00 1.9 3-1
3 3 Antique Silver 8.00 2.5 5-1
10 10 J Rivers 8.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Story Hour 12.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Asian Matriarch 20.00 6.6 12-1
4 4 Crushed Ice 30.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
13 13 Tam Tam 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Fashion Designer 4.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Counting Stars 4.50 1.9 4-1
1 1 Honfleur 5.00 2.4 4-1
14 14 Bella Ballerina 6.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Soaring High 6.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Theoretical 8.00 5.1 10-1
16 16 Essential Coffee 8.00 5.1 10-1
10 10 Quality Ami 10.00 6.9 13-1
15 15 Elite 12.00 8.7 16-1
11 11 Funny Bunny 12.00 8.7 16-1
7 7 Jackie Blue 12.00 8.7 16-1
4 4 Lets Shance It 15.00 11.5 22-1
12 12 My Glenda Faye 15.00 11.5 22-1
8 8 Coco Connect 15.00 11.5 22-1
3 3 Juno Palace 20.00 16 30-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Common Defense 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Zverev 3.00 1.4 3-1
9 9 Curlin’s Malibu 4.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Barricade 6.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Mount Rundle 8.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Daunt 12.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 King Curlin 15.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Carolo Rapido 15.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Big to Do 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Hop Sing 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Maximum Promise 3.00 1.3 2-1
9 9 Navajo Warrior 3.50 1.6 3-1
7 7 Fort Nelson 6.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 First Player 10.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Whiskey Shot 10.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Coalmoon 10.00 5.8 11-1
8 8 De’ Medici 15.00 9 17-1
2 2 Jonathan’s Song 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Chillax 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Matinee Idol 3.00 1.2 2-1
8 8 Up Country 4.50 1.8 3-1
2 2 Money Man 10.00 4 8-1
12 12 Crisis Manager 10.00 4 8-1
4 4 Sixtyseven Mustang 10.00 4 8-1
9 9 Monopoli 12.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Woodson 12.00 4.8 9-1
10 10 My Boy Rocket 15.00 6 11-1
11 11 Bisou 20.00 8 15-1
7 7 Voulezvous 20.00 8 15-1
3 3 Shallus 30.00 12 23-1

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.

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