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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
4 4 Sweet Note 3.50 4.2 8-1
3 3 Onmywaytosavthday 4.50 4.4 8-1
2 2 Moringa 15.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Misty Muppet 3.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Don’t Look Back 8.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Quibble 15.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Theoretically 8.00 SCRATCH

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 1.1 2-1
3 3 Crisis Manager 3.50 2.1 4-1
7 7 Sixtyseven Mustang 8.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Money Man 10.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Chowser 20.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Bestball 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Handsome Pants 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Morunning 2.50 2.8 5-1
9 9 Expect the Best 3.00 3 6-1
8 8 Weaponized 6.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Army Hero 12.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Wind Rider 15.00 4 8-1
7 7 Barca Billy 30.00 7 13-1
4 4 Odorico 30.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Whiskey Shot 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Eye On Ry 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Classic Legacy 6.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Mena 20.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Black Powder 6.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Three Technique 4.00 7 13-1
9 9 Masteroffoxhounds 8.00 SCRATCH
4 4 What Say Thee 3.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Moogie Son 30.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Ocean Pointe 30.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Right to Win (IRE) 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Tiverton (GB) 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 One True Shance 2.50 2.1 4-1
1 1 Farm Team 3.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 Graydaria 4.50 3.2 6-1
2 2 Gold Search 5.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Lobo Salvaje 20.00 6 11-1
6 6 Polster 20.00 6.1 11-1
3 3 Rocket Hoss 12.00 SCRATCH

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
7 7 Patton’s Tizzy 6.00 1.7 3-1
10 10 Protective 3.50 2.3 4-1
3 3 Storm the Streets 5.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Farley Hall 8.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Tyler’s Turn 8.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Guardian 15.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 El Cordobes 30.00 7.4 14-1
2 2 You Belong Here 10.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Suited and Booted 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Cant Stop Munnings 10.00 1 2-1
12 12 Kicking Clear 6.00 2.9 6-1
9 9 Bessamay 4.50 4.4 8-1
5 5 Theodore George 20.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Elko County 15.00 6 11-1
1 1 Fly Guy Mick 30.00 7.5 14-1
8 8 Mr Bobo 4.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Western Run 3.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Ryan’s Shadow 30.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Marshal 15.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Gold Sovereign 1.80 SCRATCH
2 2 Courageous Clay 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Augusta Melody 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Kavod 5.00 2.2 4-1
8 8 Edge to Edge 20.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Goodasiwonswas 4.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Finster 6.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Mr Skylight 3.50 3.7 7-1
10 10 Lunar Module 8.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Suncroft 8.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Sinner’s Sin 12.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Bebedouro 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Eglise 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Echo Again 3.50 2.8 5-1
9 9 One Nine Hundred 3.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Taylor’s Version 8.00 4 8-1
1 1 Ajaayb 15.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Lips Say Bliss 20.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Happy American 20.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Thoughtthatcounts 2.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Keep It Easy 15.00 SCRATCH

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
8 8 Prince of Light 6.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Stable Hero 8.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 McFasty 20.00 4 8-1
12 12 Fuzzbuster 5.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Marauder 15.00 5.6 11-1
10 10 Task Force O 20.00 6.1 11-1
9 9 Phila Street 4.50 6.1 12-1
7 7 Sartorial 12.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Project 30.00 8.1 15-1
14 14 Power Boost 15.00 9.9 19-1
13 13 Redemption Hour 30.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Corona de Oro 10.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Magic Moose 30.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Refined Design 12.00 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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