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Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Friday, November 21, 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
3 3 Zambezi 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 First Player 2.50 1.3 2-1
5 5 Hailstorm 3.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Sir Bahjy 4.00 2 4-1
2 2 Authentic Gallop 10.00 5 9-1
6 6 Solid Left 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Alongcomesawoman 1.00 1 2-1
3 3 Mombayla 4.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Gold Del Mar 4.50 1.8 3-1
7 7 Starlit Sofi 6.00 2.2 4-1
8 8 Birthday Girl 6.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Total Heart 15.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Minnesota Rose 30.00 8 15-1
4 4 Star Watch 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Morlock 1.20 1 2-1
3 3 Come to Papa 2.00 1.2 2-1
9 9 Lebombo 6.00 2.3 4-1
8 8 Concrete Cruiser 8.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Ky Do Declare 12.00 4 8-1
1 1 Mo Town Jazz 15.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Mi Compadre 20.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Big Rog 20.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 Or Magique 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Sang 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Adalene 4.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Cloud Number Nine 4.50 1.4 3-1
11 11 Reya Sunshine 5.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Lady Pippa 5.00 1.6 3-1
9 9 Sand Queen 8.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 Brave Samantha 12.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Queen’s Legacy 15.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Bold Baby Tender 15.00 5.3 10-1
10 10 Pauline’s Angel 30.00 11 21-1
3 3 Classy Emily 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Infiltrate 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Patrol Squad Six 3.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Easy Wind 3.50 1.5 3-1
6 6 East Village 4.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Time for Money 6.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 So Special 8.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Swamp King 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Herbs Bolt 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Orville’s Map 3.50 1.3 2-1
7 7 Show Me the Munny 4.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 September Silver 6.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Talmadge 10.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Rebel With a Cause 10.00 5.1 10-1
11 11 Midway Munny 12.00 6.3 12-1
10 10 Coal Fired 12.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 Royal Sapphire 15.00 8.1 15-1
8 8 Honor Bound 20.00 11 21-1
9 9 Put Me in Coach 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Brunch With Amy 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Aunt Mo 3.00 1.3 2-1
9 9 Moon Over Choctaw 5.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Atlantic Passage 5.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Vino Frizzante 6.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Sugar Hi 10.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Feasible 12.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Late to the Game 20.00 10 19-1
5 5 Oak Alley 20.00 10 19-1
10 10 Reign Champagne 20.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Lady Iva 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Miss Pharaoh 3.00 1.5 3-1
13 13 Auntie 3.00 1.5 3-1
10 10 Thames 3.50 2 4-1
4 4 Clairita 4.00 2.6 5-1
11 11 Worry Be Gone 5.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Don’t Look Now 6.00 4.6 9-1
14 14 Twolatebabydoll (FR) 6.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Coastal Cabin 8.00 6.7 13-1
2 2 Real Assay 12.00 10.9 21-1
9 9 Eenymeanymightymo 12.00 10.9 21-1
7 7 Chere Amia 12.00 10.9 21-1
5 5 Click Here 15.00 14 26-1
1 1 Third Kiss 15.00 14 26-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Not This Boy 1.60 1 2-1
7 7 Catching Freedom 2.50 1.5 3-1
6 6 Capital Idea 3.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Gun Party 8.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Mackman 12.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 Best Actor 15.00 8 15-1
2 2 Prince of Power 15.00 8 15-1
5 5 Jayhawk 15.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Fizzy Lass 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Halfway to Omaha 4.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Legal Lightning 6.00 2.2 4-1
12 12 R Kendl 6.00 2.2 4-1
10 10 Noulikeabook 8.00 3 6-1
9 9 Fleeting Moon 8.00 3 6-1
2 2 Miss Blanco 10.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Lady Got Game 10.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Cara Felce 15.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Poppy Woppy 20.00 7.9 15-1
4 4 My Sweet Agenda 30.00 12 23-1
7 7 Smart Little Lass 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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