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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
4 4 McKinzie’s Glory 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Les Is Best 3.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Running Game 2.50 1.7 3-1
6 6 Risky Wave 4.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Sevenon 15.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Added Touch 10.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Stormin’ Nancy 10.00 5 9-1
5 5 Lindy Can 12.00 SCRATCH

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 1.1 2-1
5 5 Argan 4.50 2.1 4-1
3 3 Starcourt 8.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Into Golden Road 8.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Elliott Moon 15.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 St. Albans Raid 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Fly Guy Mick 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Globalist 2.50 1.3 2-1
1 1 Global Quote 3.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Weaponized 4.50 3.8 7-1
2 2 Where Y’at 12.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Empire Ranch 15.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Vino Dominus 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Bourbon Breeze 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Current Climate 6.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Candy Lover 4.50 2.5 5-1
9 9 Always Angels 5.00 3 6-1
2 2 Liuzza 4.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Antique Silver 8.00 3.6 7-1
10 10 J Rivers 8.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Story Hour 12.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Crushed Ice 30.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Asian Matriarch 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Fashion Designer 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Lets Shance It 15.00 6.3 12-1
10 10 Quality Ami 10.00 7.8 15-1
1 1 Honfleur 5.00 8.5 16-1
6 6 Soaring High 6.00 8.8 17-1
2 2 Theoretical 8.00 8.9 17-1
5 5 Counting Stars 4.50 9.7 18-1
8 8 Coco Connect 15.00 10 19-1
11 11 Funny Bunny 12.00 10.6 20-1
12 12 My Glenda Faye 15.00 11 21-1
3 3 Juno Palace 20.00 11.7 22-1
7 7 Jackie Blue 12.00 11.8 22-1
13 13 Tam Tam 3.50 SCRATCH
15 15 Elite 12.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Bella Ballerina 6.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Essential Coffee 8.00 SCRATCH

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 3.5 7-1
4 4 Daunt 12.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Barricade 6.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Big to Do 20.00 5 9-1
9 9 Curlin’s Malibu 4.00 SCRATCH
2 2 King Curlin 15.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Mount Rundle 8.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Carolo Rapido 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Navajo Warrior 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Hop Sing 2.50 2.6 5-1
3 3 Maximum Promise 3.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 First Player 10.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 De’ Medici 15.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Fort Nelson 6.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Whiskey Shot 10.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Coalmoon 10.00 6 11-1
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
5 5 Matinee Idol 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Chillax 2.50 3.3 6-1
8 8 Up Country 4.50 4.4 8-1
4 4 Sixtyseven Mustang 10.00 4.7 9-1
11 11 Bisou 20.00 5.6 10-1
9 9 Monopoli 12.00 6.4 12-1
12 12 Crisis Manager 10.00 6.5 12-1
6 6 Woodson 12.00 6.6 13-1
2 2 Money Man 10.00 8.2 16-1
7 7 Voulezvous 20.00 8.5 16-1
3 3 Shallus 30.00 8.8 17-1
10 10 My Boy Rocket 15.00 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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