Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Friday, November 7, 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
7 7 Perfect Audible 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Mischief Mania 3.50 3.8 7-1
3 3 Tingus Pingus 3.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Smols 5.00 5 10-1
4 4 Big D 5.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Colt Forty Seven 10.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Cuzin Roscoe 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Brooklynn Drew 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Carolina Candy 4.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Creative Quality 6.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Mezcalifornia 3.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Mom’s Cheesecake 3.50 5 10-1
2 2 Viral Plane Lady 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Lady Nvida 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Alta Avenue 3.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Berlinwin 4.00 2 4-1
7 7 Miss Mo Magic 3.50 2.4 5-1
2 2 Amazing Lady 10.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Crown of Violence 12.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 More Sweets 10.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 P. O. S. H. Posh 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Northern Invader 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Paros 5.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Epic Ride 2.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Emmanuel 3.50 2.3 4-1
1 1 Strong Quality 12.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Kupuna 15.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Quatrocento 2.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 D Bigalow 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Policy Change 8.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Good Mojo 1.80 2.5 5-1
2 2 Tap Em’ Out 30.00 3.4 6-1
9 9 Game Day 15.00 4 8-1
8 8 Classic Rock 10.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 More Than Prada 30.00 5.9 11-1
3 3 Flamefire 30.00 7.9 15-1
7 7 Don’t Ghost Me 2.50 SCRATCH
1 1 Run Tzu 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Into the Beast 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Gentleman Jim 8.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Eleos 6.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 U Jheremy 10.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Himothy 6.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Magic Brew 8.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Midnight Rocket 3.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Roman Rogue 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Cliffs 2.50 1 2-1
10 10 Exclusive Star 8.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Virgin Colada 3.00 2.4 5-1
8 8 Modern Sound 3.50 3 6-1
5 5 Les Is Best 10.00 4.2 8-1
9 9 Sheila’s Lion 30.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Bee Cat 15.00 6 11-1
3 3 Tickin Time Blonde 12.00 6.5 12-1
6 6 Romany Road 30.00 7.3 14-1
4 4 Girls Rock 6.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Dawn After Dawn 15.00 SCRATCH
11 11 La Marinera 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Carson Street 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Wicked Gun 15.00 2.2 4-1
8 8 Liberty Valance 5.00 3 6-1
2 2 Mesquite 4.50 3.3 6-1
4 4 Mom’s Spaghetti 20.00 4.4 8-1
9 9 Apollo Eleven 15.00 5.5 10-1
10 10 Silver Shot 5.00 6.1 12-1
3 3 Astound 20.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Mister Landry 15.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Mimicry 15.00 7 13-1
5 5 Ring Curl 30.00 7.1 13-1
11 11 Grand Slam Sam 4.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Sartorial 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Beer Run 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Innovator 3.50 1.8 3-1
5 5 G T Five Hundred 8.00 2.2 4-1
8 8 Curlin’s Gesture 15.00 4.4 8-1
10 10 Trouble Time 8.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Its Bourbon Thirty 5.00 4.6 9-1
9 9 Amoudi Bay 20.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Rowdy Riot 12.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Evan On Earth 15.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Floodlites 6.00 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.