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Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, November 22, 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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Midnight Flight 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 G Rocks 2.50 1.9 4-1
5 5 Golexgo 12.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Broadway Musical 15.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Flying for Triumph 15.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Beautiful McKinzie 4.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Stay Beautiful 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Cinnamon Sugar 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Starlit Nite 2.00 1.1 2-1
7 7 Aye Bay Bay 3.50 2.6 5-1
3 3 Dos Amores 4.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Lady Virago 12.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Celestial Harmony 10.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Sweet Espresso 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Patty Van Twinkle 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Promises to Dance 2.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Always Angels 8.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Argan 20.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Copper Em 2.50 SCRATCH
4 4 Curlin’s Magic 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Ravin’s Ransom 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Sexagenarian 3.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Shan 4.50 3.9 7-1
6 6 Charbonnay 5.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Math Tutor 10.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Bottles 10.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Kirin 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Tricky Kitty 6.00 1 2-1
8 8 Something Stronger 8.00 4.7 9-1
9 9 Princess Attitude 3.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Low Key in Love 4.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Modarosa 20.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Lady Go Go 15.00 7.3 14-1
11 11 Good Game 10.00 7.7 15-1
2 2 Tetiaroa 15.00 8 15-1
10 10 Vina Arana (IRE) 3.50 8 15-1
3 3 Cotillard 30.00 10.4 20-1
1 1 My Sexy Blonde 30.00 10.9 21-1
16 16 Bijou Baby 20.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Appellate 12.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Freak City 30.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Feeling Beachy 15.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Caitlin Time 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Souperrazzledazzle 4.50 1 2-1
7 7 Justice Addition 3.00 1.3 3-1
12 12 Honorisia 15.00 2.8 5-1
11 11 Desperate Dreams 3.50 4.1 8-1
8 8 Howyoudosomething 15.00 4.5 9-1
13 13 Warm Up the Bus 15.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Sonic Sass 15.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Crevalla de Vil 8.00 6.6 13-1
6 6 California Smoke 20.00 9.2 17-1
5 5 Hope Rising 20.00 9.7 18-1
3 3 Constructively 15.00 11 21-1
9 9 Sweet Magnolia 20.00 11.2 21-1
1 1 Lets Shance It 5.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Miss Mo Magic 12.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Chiquita’s Way 20.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Lady Upstart 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Manage Xpectations 3.00 1 2-1
10 10 Wits and Wagers 2.50 1.6 3-1
1 1 Aggro 4.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 I Had That One Too 10.00 3 6-1
6 6 Mizmalice 6.00 3 6-1
9 9 Bump in the Night 10.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Ladan 15.00 4 7-1
7 7 Fourfiftyseven 30.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Fasta Lavista Baby 15.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Lilmorecraken 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Touch of Magic 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Kayla’s Komet 4.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Joke Maker 3.00 3 6-1
10 10 More Coffee 12.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Never Said No 5.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Aunt Sheryl 12.00 5.9 11-1
3 3 Marjoram 10.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Tapajo Belle 15.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Easy Effort 15.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Off the Payroll 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Good Lord 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Riddle Solver 4.50 1.7 3-1
9 9 Timing Difference 6.00 2.4 4-1
2 2 Bob’s Carrot 6.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Comes a Time 8.00 3.1 6-1
10 10 Colonel Caliente 8.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Brody 30.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 The Chalk 8.00 4.5 8-1
11 11 Forty Love 20.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Lou’s Legacy 20.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Thunderhawk 4.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Michael’s Cove 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Commonwealth Turf S.) – Commonwealth Turf S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Troubleshooting 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Montador 5.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Anegada 12.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Mansetti 6.00 2 4-1
8 8 Chapman’s Peak 4.50 2.2 4-1
7 7 Giocoso 4.00 3.8 7-1
11 11 Plensa 12.00 4 8-1
5 5 Outrunner 30.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Flying Mohawk 8.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 California Burrito 20.00 7.1 13-1
10 10 Simulate 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Sleepingonfreedom 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Just Asap 3.50 2.4 4-1
6 6 Big Apple Patrick 6.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Horse of the Sea 4.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Vitruvian Man 8.00 5.3 10-1
10 10 Politics 6.00 5.5 10-1
11 11 Colt Forty Seven 6.00 7 13-1
9 9 Seal Bay 30.00 7.3 14-1
7 7 Tisum 30.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Collecting 20.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Brazilian Conexao 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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