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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
1 1 Discotheque 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Ripped 4.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Valiant Humor 15.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Mizzou 2.50 3.2 6-1
4 4 Rothko 8.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Sea Vista 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Honest Al 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Mamoot 3.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Vasa 2.50 2.1 4-1
5 5 Double Echo 10.00 3 6-1
2 2 Soco and Lime 10.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Fifth Avenue 8.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 McIlroy 4.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Don’tmindifido 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Bolt Dior 1.80 1.5 3-1
7 7 Mighty Nora 4.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Girl Named Knicki 3.50 3.3 6-1
6 6 Paradise Street 6.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 R Kendl 12.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Mo Biscuit 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Fireball Birdie 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 First Player 2.50 1.2 2-1
5 5 De’ Medici 5.00 1.3 2-1
3 3 Deer District 3.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Smoken Boy 20.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Raising Kane 10.00 5 9-1
1 1 Calycanthus 3.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Stylish Sue 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 A Lilac Rolla (IRE) 2.00 2 4-1
7 7 Strikingly Spun 8.00 3 6-1
3 3 Reagan’s Flame 5.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Breezing Along 15.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Adrasteia 3.50 5 9-1
5 5 Gran Mirella (ARG) 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Ludwig 6.00 1 2-1
11 11 Background 10.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Air of Defiance 3.50 3.4 6-1
4 4 American Blaze 10.00 4 8-1
10 10 Couperin 10.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Pike Place 10.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Nabokov 20.00 5.4 10-1
12 12 Stellar Vino 20.00 5.6 11-1
9 9 One Cool Dude 6.00 6 11-1
2 2 Outlier 15.00 6.9 13-1
1 1 Slip Mahoney 4.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Born Flawless 12.00 SCRATCH
6 6 J J’s Joker 10.00 SCRATCH

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
9 9 The Warden 8.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Bourbon’s Fault 8.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Terrapin Station 4.00 4 8-1
8 8 On the Level 5.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Good Lord 12.00 5 9-1
7 7 Timing Difference 10.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Risk It 5.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Fielding 6.00 SCRATCH

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
2 2 Empress Sisi 12.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Wonzee Weather 6.00 6.3 12-1
9 9 Lotta Alpha 30.00 7.4 14-1
1 1 Kiss My Heart 15.00 8.2 16-1
11 11 Dagmara 3.50 8.5 16-1
5 5 Breaking Hearts 8.00 9.6 18-1
7 7 Noshametohergame 12.00 9.8 18-1
12 12 Mystery Date 15.00 10.1 19-1
6 6 Fatima Blush 8.00 10.7 20-1
10 10 Serralunga 12.00 11.2 21-1
13 13 Tap to Give 12.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Belle of Liberty 8.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Taylor Time 12.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Red Rainbow 15.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Super Dreamy (IRE) 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Gardiner 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Perfect Force 15.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Kalahari Dreams 2.50 2.5 5-1
4 4 Jack’s Time 4.50 2.6 5-1
7 7 Speed King 4.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Mischief River 12.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 U Devil You 8.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Politicallycorrect 8.00 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
4 4 Hillerito 4.00 2 4-1
9 9 Mink’s Palace 8.00 3.8 7-1
10 10 Halina’s Forte 3.50 4.7 9-1
3 3 Jersey Pearl 10.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Sudden Switch 12.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Marmalade Skye 15.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Tapit Quick 15.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Top 20.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Taliesin 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Corruption 5.00 1 2-1
6 6 Chasing the Crown 3.50 1.1 2-1
4 4 Encino 5.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 Mercante 10.00 2.4 4-1
12 12 Taking Candy 8.00 2.5 5-1
9 9 Lagynos 4.50 2.7 5-1
3 3 Quatrocento 20.00 4 8-1
10 10 English Chunnel 30.00 5.8 11-1
11 11 Tapit Shoes 20.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Mount Rundle 30.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Wolfie’s Dynaghost 10.00 7.1 13-1
2 2 Epic Ride 8.00 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.

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