Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, November 6, 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
1 1 Barricade 1.20 1 2-1
3 3 Conquering Cat 2.50 1.6 3-1
4 4 Right On Right On 3.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Mintastic 5.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Batter Up 10.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Princess Kalamoh 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Miranda’s Rocky 3.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Mila Junes 3.50 2.9 5-1
5 5 Crushed Ice 5.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Calisue 6.00 6 11-1
3 3 Minnesota Munny 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Merry Madison 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Mimi’s Grace 3.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Hampton’s Affair 4.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Baby Avery 5.00 3 6-1
4 4 Risky Wave 6.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Chasing Glory 8.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Bea Trix 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Shipman 2.50 1 2-1
12 12 Saltwater Cowboy 3.50 1.4 3-1
10 10 Bloodline 4.00 1.6 3-1
11 11 Princip 5.00 2 4-1
6 6 Xander 10.00 4 8-1
7 7 High Strike 10.00 4 8-1
1 1 Mine Own Star 12.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Kunshan Bridge 12.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 W W Crazy 20.00 8 15-1
9 9 Improbable Story 30.00 12 23-1
2 2 Stomping Hotrod 30.00 12 23-1
8 8 Ready Pursuit 30.00 12 23-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Tam Tam 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Honfleur 3.50 1.6 3-1
4 4 Elegant Miss 4.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Measure 4.50 2.1 4-1
8 8 Rockin Robin 5.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Maximum Offer 8.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Inkling 12.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Holly’s Holiday 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Lost and Found 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Bunratty Manor (IRE) 3.50 1.2 2-1
2 2 She’z the Law 4.50 1.6 3-1
5 5 Saphira 5.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Laurice 5.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Mila Candy 8.00 2.9 5-1
8 8 Flirting With Time 8.00 2.9 5-1
11 11 Malibu Muse 10.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Party Pauline 20.00 7.3 14-1
6 6 Sarissa 30.00 11 21-1
9 9 Shirley Ann 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
13 13 Showers 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Vanished 3.50 1.3 2-1
11 11 Misty Muppet 4.50 1.8 3-1
9 9 Ahamo 5.00 2 4-1
1 1 Volatile Market 5.00 2 4-1
5 5 Hand It Over 8.00 3.6 7-1
10 10 Fancy Fascinator 10.00 4.6 9-1
14 14 Well Aware 10.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Sweet Note 10.00 4.6 9-1
15 15 Birthday Girl 12.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Mombayla 15.00 7.2 14-1
12 12 Miss Tifeye 15.00 7.2 14-1
3 3 Chandon 15.00 7.2 14-1
8 8 Royalewithcheese 15.00 7.2 14-1
6 6 Bright Lady Day 30.00 15 28-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Harrodsburg 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Alder 3.00 1.3 3-1
7 7 Bango 4.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Happy American 5.00 2 4-1
3 3 Billal 5.00 2 4-1
6 6 Lofty Adjudicator 6.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Spankster 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Love Her Lots 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Steampunk 3.50 1.2 2-1
4 4 Morning Miracle 4.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Missy Bee 4.50 1.6 3-1
9 9 Spotty Showers 8.00 2.9 5-1
11 11 Brittanysgldnfaith 10.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Honey Hauler 10.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Lady Blake 10.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Windy Bay 12.00 4.3 8-1
10 10 Molly’s Rose 20.00 7.3 14-1
1 1 Graceleadsushome 30.00 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.