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Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, November 8, 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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Sea Vista 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Mizzou 2.50 1.2 2-1
1 1 Discotheque 3.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Ripped 4.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Rothko 8.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Valiant Humor 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Vasa 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Mamoot 3.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Honest Al 3.50 1.8 3-1
4 4 McIlroy 4.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Fifth Avenue 8.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Soco and Lime 10.00 7 13-1
5 5 Double Echo 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Bolt Dior 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Girl Named Knicki 3.50 2 4-1
7 7 Mighty Nora 4.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Don’tmindifido 4.50 2.6 5-1
6 6 Paradise Street 6.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Mo Biscuit 12.00 7 13-1
3 3 R Kendl 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 First Player 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Deer District 3.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 Calycanthus 3.50 1.3 3-1
5 5 De’ Medici 5.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Fireball Birdie 6.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Raising Kane 10.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Smoken Boy 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 A Lilac Rolla (IRE) 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Stylish Sue 2.50 1.2 2-1
2 2 Adrasteia 3.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 Reagan’s Flame 5.00 2.4 4-1
7 7 Strikingly Spun 8.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Gran Mirella (ARG) 12.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Breezing Along 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Air of Defiance 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Slip Mahoney 4.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Ludwig 6.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 One Cool Dude 6.00 2.8 5-1
11 11 Background 10.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 American Blaze 10.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 J J’s Joker 10.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Pike Place 10.00 5.7 11-1
10 10 Couperin 10.00 5.7 11-1
13 13 Born Flawless 12.00 7.2 14-1
2 2 Outlier 15.00 9.4 18-1
7 7 Nabokov 20.00 13 25-1
12 12 Stellar Vino 20.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Mitty’s Griddy 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Terrapin Station 4.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Risk It 5.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 On the Level 5.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Fielding 6.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Bourbon’s Fault 8.00 5.4 10-1
9 9 The Warden 8.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Timing Difference 10.00 7.2 14-1
6 6 Good Lord 12.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Petronella 2.50 1 2-1
11 11 Dagmara 3.50 1.6 3-1
8 8 Wonzee Weather 6.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Fatima Blush 8.00 4 8-1
15 15 Belle of Liberty 8.00 4 8-1
5 5 Breaking Hearts 8.00 4 8-1
13 13 Tap to Give 12.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 Taylor Time 12.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Empress Sisi 12.00 6.2 12-1
10 10 Serralunga 12.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Noshametohergame 12.00 6.2 12-1
14 14 Super Dreamy (IRE) 12.00 6.2 12-1
16 16 Red Rainbow 15.00 7.8 15-1
12 12 Mystery Date 15.00 7.8 15-1
1 1 Kiss My Heart 15.00 7.8 15-1
9 9 Lotta Alpha 30.00 16 30-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Kalahari Dreams 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Gardiner 3.00 1.3 2-1
7 7 Speed King 4.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Jack’s Time 4.50 2.1 4-1
3 3 Politicallycorrect 8.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 U Devil You 8.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Mischief River 12.00 6.3 12-1
1 1 Perfect Force 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Dream Supreme S.) – Dream Supreme S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 R Disaster 1.80 1 2-1
10 10 Halina’s Forte 3.50 1.8 3-1
4 4 Hillerito 4.00 2.1 4-1
9 9 Mink’s Palace 8.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Jersey Pearl 10.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Taliesin 10.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Sudden Switch 12.00 6 11-1
8 8 Marmalade Skye 15.00 7.5 14-1
6 6 Tapit Quick 15.00 7.5 14-1
5 5 Top 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (River City S.) – River City S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Chasing the Crown 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Lagynos 4.50 1.4 3-1
8 8 Corruption 5.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Encino 5.00 1.6 3-1
12 12 Taking Candy 8.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Epic Ride 8.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Wolfie’s Dynaghost 10.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Mercante 10.00 3.7 7-1
11 11 Tapit Shoes 20.00 7.9 15-1
3 3 Quatrocento 20.00 7.9 15-1
1 1 Mount Rundle 30.00 12 23-1
10 10 English Chunnel 30.00 12 23-1

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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