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Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, September 28, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Remi’s Moon 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Lured Away 3.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Summonyourcourage 3.50 1.4 3-1
1 1 Bermuda Blitz 4.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Killjoy 4.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Grand Aspen 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Bushido 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 American Xperiment 3.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 Pair of Socks 3.50 1.8 3-1
3 3 Gilded Ruler 5.00 3 6-1
4 4 Bebedouro 6.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Nabokov 10.00 7 13-1
1 1 Couperin 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Gilmore 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Welaka 3.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 Unlimitedpotential 4.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Brazenly 4.50 1.8 3-1
8 8 Papa Yo 5.00 2 4-1
3 3 Dance Some Mo 12.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Alternate Reality 12.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Greers Ferry 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Easy Wind 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Judicial Review 4.00 1.3 3-1
7 7 Storm’s Wake 4.50 1.5 3-1
3 3 Swamp King 5.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Honey Dutch 5.00 1.7 3-1
8 8 My Stubborn Lassie 8.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Vulcan’s Boots 12.00 4 8-1
9 9 Shake and Rattle 15.00 5 9-1
10 10 East Village 15.00 5 9-1
5 5 Smols 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Tres Soles 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Candy Nun 3.50 1.3 2-1
6 6 Icarus 5.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Sant’ Antimo 5.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Ember 6.00 2 4-1
4 4 Category Ten 6.00 2 4-1
9 9 Sittin On Go 15.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Paynter’s Canvas 15.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Noahs Ark 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Mister Banderas 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 Hephepcutdownnets 3.50 1.3 2-1
8 8 Campaign Trail 4.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 You Belong Here 6.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Harbor Prince 8.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Ky Do Declare 10.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Du Monde 12.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Major Mack 12.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Big Rog 12.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Mubarez 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Practically Famous 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Don’tmindifido 4.50 1.3 3-1
12 12 Bet the Gray 5.00 1.7 3-1
11 11 Easy Kiss 6.00 2.4 4-1
8 8 Grazie Prego 6.00 2.4 4-1
3 3 Diva Calling 6.00 2.4 4-1
1 1 Muriel Sax 12.00 6.5 12-1
2 2 Linked Up 12.00 6.5 12-1
9 9 Bective Abbey 15.00 8.6 16-1
7 7 Tizmatic 15.00 8.6 16-1
4 4 Red Rainbow 20.00 12 23-1
10 10 Mare’s Music 20.00 12 23-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Not This Boy 1.20 1 2-1
3 3 Catching Freedom 3.00 2 4-1
5 5 Moonlight 4.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 This Is Uscar 4.50 2.9 5-1
2 2 Kupuna 10.00 6 11-1
1 1 King Russell 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Day and Age 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Mesero 3.00 1.3 2-1
6 6 Foligno 3.50 1.6 3-1
2 2 Show of Force 6.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Coco Cool 8.00 4.5 9-1
8 8 Optical 10.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Just a Fair Shake 10.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Innately Good 15.00 9 17-1
9 9 Mission Improbable 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Vaporetti 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Incredibolt 4.50 2.1 4-1
3 3 Time to Strike 5.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Carson Street 6.00 3.3 6-1
9 9 Large Risk 6.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Graced 8.00 4.8 9-1
10 10 Wicked Gun 10.00 6.3 12-1
8 8 Mountain Grandeur 10.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Sartorial 12.00 7.8 15-1
4 4 Saudi Panther 15.00 10 19-1

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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