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Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, September 27, 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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Proudly Hailed (GB) 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Shot Gun Shack 3.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 D Bigalow 3.50 1.9 4-1
2 2 Shellac 4.00 2.4 4-1
1 1 Game Day 5.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Trouble Time 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Top Gun Tommy 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Princip 2.50 1.2 2-1
5 5 American Outlaw 3.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 J J’s Joker 5.00 2.4 4-1
2 2 Penrod 8.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Liltonytwophones 15.00 7 13-1
1 1 Five o’ Somewhere 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Quarry 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Outlaw Empire 3.50 1.6 3-1
7 7 Props 4.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Chuck’s Law 4.50 2.8 5-1
5 5 No Hay Dos 6.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Politics 6.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Mr. J 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Gamblers Tail 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Racing Driver 3.50 1.3 2-1
4 4 Excel Calculator 4.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 La Houligan 5.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 What’s Up Doc 8.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Askari 10.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Iron Sharpens Iron 10.00 4.7 9-1
10 10 Solid Left 12.00 5.8 11-1
8 8 Googol Joke 20.00 10 19-1
9 9 Curvino 20.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Americathegreat 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Kentucky Belle 3.50 1.7 3-1
2 2 Touch of Magic 4.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Just Singing 8.00 5 9-1
10 10 Interview 8.00 5 9-1
4 4 Josie Joe 10.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 River Rise 12.00 7.8 15-1
5 5 Atropa 15.00 10 19-1
8 8 Shot At Perfection 15.00 10 19-1
9 9 Dreaming of June 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Banker’s Jet 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Black Hornet 4.50 1.3 2-1
12 12 Blue Mountains 5.00 1.5 3-1
10 10 Way Beyond 5.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Emancipation 5.00 1.5 3-1
13 13 Treblewiththecurve 10.00 4 8-1
14 14 McFasty 10.00 4 8-1
4 4 Wolfcamp 12.00 5 9-1
11 11 Miskell 12.00 5 9-1
2 2 Fuoco Vivo 12.00 5 9-1
7 7 Eleos 12.00 5 9-1
5 5 Chicanery 15.00 6.5 12-1
1 1 Noahs Pride 15.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Free Choice 30.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Mo Expectations 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Scattitude 4.50 1.2 2-1
3 3 Next Up 6.00 1.8 3-1
10 10 Sweet Treasure 6.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Golden Sunshine 6.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 She’s Got Will 8.00 2.5 5-1
11 11 Drop the Hammer 8.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Table Flirt 10.00 3.3 6-1
9 9 Pretty Sassy 10.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Mean Eileen 15.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Wandering Kirby 30.00 11 21-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Most Wanted 1.20 1 2-1
6 6 Indispensable 3.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 Will Take It 3.50 1.6 3-1
5 5 Tumbarumba 4.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 This Is Uscar 15.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Who Dey 15.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Three Technique 30.00 8 15-1
3 3 Surly Furious 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Perfect Shot 3.00 1 2-1
10 10 Standoutsensation 3.50 1.3 2-1
3 3 Pigalle 4.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Legadema 4.50 1.9 4-1
11 11 Neon Icon 10.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Cat’s Cave 10.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Rose Palace 15.00 8.1 15-1
6 6 Non Violence 15.00 8.1 15-1
4 4 In Just My Heels 15.00 8.1 15-1
7 7 Everland 20.00 11 21-1
8 8 Gran Mirella (ARG) 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Lukas Classic S.) – Lukas Classic S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Mystik Dan 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Banishing 3.00 1.1 2-1
2 2 Hit Show 3.50 1.2 2-1
6 6 Disarm 4.00 1.3 3-1
3 3 Rattle N Roll 5.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Willy D’s 6.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Prince of Power 30.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Revel Toast 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Sway House 4.00 1.9 4-1
11 11 New Diva 5.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Lolly Poppin 8.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Tactical Command 8.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Justifiable Steel 10.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Smokin Hot Stuff 10.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Frosty for Ever 12.00 6.4 12-1
9 9 Firebird Suite 12.00 6.4 12-1
10 10 Sister Wife 20.00 11 21-1
4 4 Nanzig 20.00 11 21-1

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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