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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
7 7 G Rocks 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Stay Beautiful 3.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Midnight Flight 3.50 1.5 3-1
4 4 Beautiful McKinzie 4.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Golexgo 12.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Broadway Musical 15.00 7 13-1
6 6 Flying for Triumph 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Starlit Nite 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Cinnamon Sugar 2.50 1.2 2-1
7 7 Aye Bay Bay 3.50 1.5 3-1
3 3 Dos Amores 4.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Celestial Harmony 10.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Lady Virago 12.00 4.3 8-1
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 1.1 2-1
2 2 Copper Em 2.50 1.2 2-1
6 6 Always Angels 8.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Curlin’s Magic 8.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Argan 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Kirin 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Sexagenarian 3.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Ravin’s Ransom 4.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Shan 4.50 2.6 5-1
6 6 Charbonnay 5.00 3 6-1
7 7 Bottles 10.00 7 13-1
1 1 Math Tutor 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Princess Attitude 3.00 1 2-1
10 10 Vina Arana (IRE) 3.50 1.3 2-1
5 5 Low Key in Love 4.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Tricky Kitty 6.00 2.7 5-1
15 15 Caitlin Time 6.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 Something Stronger 8.00 3.8 7-1
11 11 Good Game 10.00 4.9 9-1
14 14 Appellate 12.00 6 11-1
7 7 Lady Go Go 15.00 7.7 14-1
12 12 Feeling Beachy 15.00 7.7 14-1
2 2 Tetiaroa 15.00 7.7 14-1
16 16 Bijou Baby 20.00 10.4 20-1
6 6 Modarosa 20.00 10.4 20-1
1 1 My Sexy Blonde 30.00 16 30-1
13 13 Freak City 30.00 16 30-1
3 3 Cotillard 30.00 16 30-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Justice Addition 3.00 1 2-1
11 11 Desperate Dreams 3.50 1.4 3-1
10 10 Souperrazzledazzle 4.50 2.3 4-1
1 1 Lets Shance It 5.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Crevalla de Vil 8.00 5.4 10-1
16 16 Miss Mo Magic 12.00 8.9 17-1
8 8 Howyoudosomething 15.00 11.6 22-1
12 12 Honorisia 15.00 11.6 22-1
3 3 Constructively 15.00 11.6 22-1
15 15 Lady Upstart 15.00 11.6 22-1
13 13 Warm Up the Bus 15.00 11.6 22-1
4 4 Sonic Sass 15.00 11.6 22-1
6 6 California Smoke 20.00 16 30-1
9 9 Sweet Magnolia 20.00 16 30-1
14 14 Chiquita’s Way 20.00 16 30-1
5 5 Hope Rising 20.00 16 30-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Wits and Wagers 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Manage Xpectations 3.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 Aggro 4.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Mizmalice 6.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 I Had That One Too 10.00 3.5 7-1
9 9 Bump in the Night 10.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Lilmorecraken 10.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Ladan 15.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Fasta Lavista Baby 15.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Fourfiftyseven 30.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Joke Maker 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Touch of Magic 3.50 1.4 3-1
7 7 Kayla’s Komet 4.00 1.8 3-1
9 9 Never Said No 5.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Off the Payroll 8.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Marjoram 10.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Aunt Sheryl 12.00 7.8 15-1
10 10 More Coffee 12.00 7.8 15-1
6 6 Tapajo Belle 15.00 10 19-1
5 5 Easy Effort 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Thunderhawk 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Riddle Solver 4.50 1.2 2-1
8 8 Good Lord 5.00 1.4 3-1
9 9 Timing Difference 6.00 1.9 3-1
2 2 Bob’s Carrot 6.00 1.9 3-1
10 10 Colonel Caliente 8.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 The Chalk 8.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Comes a Time 8.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Lou’s Legacy 20.00 7.8 15-1
11 11 Forty Love 20.00 7.8 15-1
3 3 Brody 30.00 12 23-1
12 12 Michael’s Cove 30.00 12 23-1

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
7 7 Giocoso 4.00 1.2 2-1
8 8 Chapman’s Peak 4.50 1.4 3-1
3 3 Montador 5.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Mansetti 6.00 1.9 4-1
9 9 Flying Mohawk 8.00 2.7 5-1
10 10 Simulate 12.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Anegada 12.00 4.2 8-1
11 11 Plensa 12.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 California Burrito 20.00 7.2 14-1
5 5 Outrunner 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Just Asap 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Horse of the Sea 4.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Sleepingonfreedom 4.50 1.4 3-1
11 11 Colt Forty Seven 6.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Big Apple Patrick 6.00 1.9 4-1
10 10 Politics 6.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 Vitruvian Man 8.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Brazilian Conexao 12.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Collecting 20.00 7.2 14-1
7 7 Tisum 30.00 11 21-1
9 9 Seal Bay 30.00 11 21-1

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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