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Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, November 2, 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 Kitten Gloves 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Wanna Go Home 2.50 1.2 2-1
6 6 Bective Abbey 3.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Oaks Street 4.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 Nonstop Vino 10.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Lovely Summer 12.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 La Presumida 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Seal Bay 1.20 1 2-1
1 1 Consequential 3.00 2 4-1
4 4 Herbs Bolt 3.50 2.3 4-1
5 5 Gosh Sakes 8.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Federal Agent 10.00 5.9 11-1
3 3 Hot Ice 10.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 One Tough Road 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Linebacker 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 South Bend Tom 3.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Brave Blend 3.50 2.4 5-1
5 5 Attersee 4.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 You Belong Here 5.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Il Cavallino 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 The Chalk 4.00 1 2-1
9 9 Where Y’at 4.50 1.3 2-1
2 2 Midnight Vengeance 5.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Aerate 6.00 2.3 4-1
11 11 Ando 8.00 3.5 7-1
10 10 Free Advice 8.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Wartank 8.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Just Call Rip 8.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 The Reinbow Factor 12.00 6 11-1
1 1 Papa Alden 15.00 7.9 15-1
4 4 Aubrey’s Max 20.00 11 21-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Weighted Average 1.40 1 2-1
10 10 The Palace Girl (GER) 3.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 You’re So Vain 6.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 McKinzie’s Glory 8.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Rodina 12.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Emmy Blue 12.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Somerville 12.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Pollinator 15.00 5.8 11-1
11 11 Poverty With Aview 20.00 7.5 14-1
9 9 Smokin Hot Blonde 30.00 11 21-1
7 7 El Zain 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Farm Team 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Atlantic Dancer 3.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Purse Thief 4.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Tis Charming 5.00 2.1 4-1
8 8 Wind Rider 8.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Total Heart 8.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Cannon 12.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Midnight Boss 15.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Clear Echo 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Ohoopee 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Aye Bay Bay 3.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Agua Fresca 3.50 1.3 2-1
2 2 Call Me Angel 5.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Ashkenazi 6.00 2 4-1
9 9 Glancing My Way 8.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Little Sam’s 15.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Dos Amores 20.00 6.1 12-1
6 6 Chiquita’s Way 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Montador 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Maui Strong 3.50 1.4 3-1
7 7 Blast Furnace 4.50 2.3 4-1
10 10 Global Asset 5.00 2.8 5-1
12 12 Johny’s Rendezvous 6.00 3.7 7-1
15 15 Rocky Joy 8.00 5.4 10-1
14 14 Carcano 12.00 8.9 17-1
11 11 Maximum Promise 15.00 11.6 22-1
4 4 Enterdadragon 15.00 11.6 22-1
13 13 Midnite in Finley 15.00 11.6 22-1
1 1 Show of Force 15.00 11.6 22-1
9 9 Fredo 20.00 16 30-1
6 6 Ambition 20.00 16 30-1
8 8 Fort Thomas 20.00 16 30-1
2 2 Wakan 20.00 16 30-1
16 16 The Hidden Chamber 20.00 16 30-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 White Whale 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Globalist 3.00 1.3 2-1
6 6 Galantini 6.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Studeny 6.00 2.8 5-1
10 10 Game and Smart 8.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Thirteen G’s 8.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Nash Potatoes 12.00 5.9 11-1
3 3 Bossofmi 15.00 7.4 14-1
8 8 Flick 15.00 7.4 14-1
9 9 Ifyouneedmecallme 20.00 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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