Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, November 20, 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
5 5 Goldenageactress 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Misty Muppet 3.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 Sweet Note 3.50 1.6 3-1
3 3 Onmywaytosavthday 4.50 2.1 4-1
8 8 Don’t Look Back 8.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Theoretically 8.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Moringa 15.00 8 15-1
7 7 Quibble 15.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Publisher 1.20 1 2-1
1 1 Up Country 2.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Crisis Manager 3.50 1.5 3-1
7 7 Sixtyseven Mustang 8.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Money Man 10.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Chowser 20.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Bestball 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Morunning 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Expect the Best 3.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Whiskey Shot 3.50 1.3 2-1
2 2 Handsome Pants 4.00 1.4 3-1
8 8 Weaponized 6.00 2 4-1
3 3 Army Hero 12.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Wind Rider 15.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Odorico 30.00 9 17-1
7 7 Barca Billy 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 What Say Thee 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Three Technique 4.00 1.3 3-1
3 3 Eye On Ry 4.50 1.5 3-1
1 1 Right to Win (IRE) 5.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Classic Legacy 6.00 2 4-1
8 8 Black Powder 6.00 2 4-1
9 9 Masteroffoxhounds 8.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Mena 20.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Moogie Son 30.00 10 19-1
10 10 Ocean Pointe 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 One True Shance 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Farm Team 3.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Tiverton (GB) 3.50 1.4 3-1
8 8 Graydaria 4.50 1.8 3-1
2 2 Gold Search 5.00 2 4-1
3 3 Rocket Hoss 12.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Lobo Salvaje 20.00 8 15-1
6 6 Polster 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Sweetalkingbourbon 3.00 1 2-1
10 10 Protective 3.50 1.2 2-1
3 3 Storm the Streets 5.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Patton’s Tizzy 6.00 2 4-1
4 4 Tyler’s Turn 8.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Farley Hall 8.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Suited and Booted 8.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 You Belong Here 10.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Guardian 15.00 5 9-1
5 5 El Cordobes 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Gold Sovereign 1.80 1 2-1
10 10 Western Run 3.00 1.5 3-1
8 8 Mr Bobo 4.00 1.9 4-1
9 9 Bessamay 4.50 2.1 4-1
12 12 Kicking Clear 6.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Cant Stop Munnings 10.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Elko County 15.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 Marshal 15.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Theodore George 20.00 8.1 15-1
11 11 Ryan’s Shadow 30.00 12 23-1
1 1 Fly Guy Mick 30.00 12 23-1
2 2 Courageous Clay 30.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Mr Skylight 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Goodasiwonswas 4.00 1.3 2-1
3 3 Augusta Melody 4.50 1.6 3-1
5 5 Kavod 5.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Finster 6.00 2.4 4-1
1 1 Suncroft 8.00 3.5 7-1
10 10 Lunar Module 8.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Sinner’s Sin 12.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Edge to Edge 20.00 10 19-1
9 9 Bebedouro 20.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Thoughtthatcounts 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 One Nine Hundred 3.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Echo Again 3.50 1.5 3-1
6 6 Eglise 4.00 1.7 3-1
8 8 Taylor’s Version 8.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Ajaayb 15.00 6.7 13-1
2 2 Keep It Easy 15.00 6.7 13-1
5 5 Happy American 20.00 9 17-1
3 3 Lips Say Bliss 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Chip Honcho 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Phila Street 4.50 2 4-1
12 12 Fuzzbuster 5.00 2.3 4-1
8 8 Prince of Light 6.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Stable Hero 8.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Corona de Oro 10.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Sartorial 12.00 5.8 11-1
11 11 Refined Design 12.00 5.8 11-1
14 14 Power Boost 15.00 7.4 14-1
1 1 Marauder 15.00 7.4 14-1
10 10 Task Force O 20.00 9.9 19-1
6 6 McFasty 20.00 9.9 19-1
13 13 Redemption Hour 30.00 15 28-1
15 15 Magic Moose 30.00 15 28-1
5 5 Project 30.00 15 28-1

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.