Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, November 5, 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
6 6 Morlock 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Matinee Idol 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Barb 2.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Tap Me a Song 10.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Crazy Diamond 5.00 4 8-1
4 4 Empire Ranch 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 American Pearl 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Quick to Charm 2.50 3 6-1
1 1 Sensing Flatter 8.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Sonhador 3.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Whitethorn 3.50 5.6 10-1
3 3 Pronghorn 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Give Her Another 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Antique Silver 15.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Up the Creek 4.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Commanded 4.50 4.8 9-1
4 4 Risuko 1.60 5.4 10-1
1 1 Keyana 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 River Rise 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Dreaming of June 8.00 4 7-1
7 7 Hot Gossip 3.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Lady Upstart 4.50 5 10-1
6 6 Firebird Suite 10.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Beautiful McKinzie 6.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 I’m a Little Crazy 4.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Two Seven O 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Dr Fenn 2.50 2.6 5-1
1 1 Vino Subito 3.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Free Choice 3.50 4.5 9-1
8 8 Dreamofyou 6.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Whiskey Bee Gone 12.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 War Munny 12.00 6 11-1
7 7 I Forgot to Ask 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Miss Arlington 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Promises to Dance 4.50 2.9 5-1
4 4 Current Climate 3.50 3.4 6-1
7 7 Bourbon Breeze 8.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Candy Lover 6.00 5 9-1
6 6 Lover Girl 10.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Always Angels 6.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Bolt On the Rocks 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Reckless 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Mister Punch 4.50 2.4 4-1
4 4 Alghero 6.00 3 6-1
3 3 Wolfcamp 5.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 Scuffle 8.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Au Naturel 15.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Crypto Cory 15.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Miskell 12.00 6.5 12-1
6 6 Flaming Rainbow 3.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Princess Madison 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Amarth 3.00 4 8-1
5 5 Hush It Honey 2.50 4.1 8-1
2 2 Cervaro Della Sala (GB) 4.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Flash Wear 6.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Blue Squall 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Zun Day 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Bye Bye Brady 10.00 1.8 3-1
10 10 Mayweather 4.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Into Battle 6.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Fuoco Vivo 8.00 4.5 9-1
6 6 Vekoma Velocity 8.00 6.7 13-1
2 2 Rochester 12.00 7.1 13-1
1 1 Talmadge 12.00 7.1 13-1
5 5 Janey’s Flyin 20.00 8 15-1
11 11 Big Boy Thunder 20.00 8.4 16-1
8 8 Spirit of a Walkon 3.50 SCRATCH

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.