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Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, November 23, 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
3 3 Our Shenanigan 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Army Nurse 2.50 1.2 2-1
4 4 Senora d’Oro 3.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Raconteuse 5.00 2.4 4-1
5 5 Lovely Words 5.00 2.4 4-1
2 2 Stacking Tens 15.00 7 13-1
7 7 Velveteen 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Hardtoblame 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Gray Is Okay 3.50 1.3 3-1
5 5 Versed 4.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Pattern Approach 5.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Bravazomoso 6.00 3 6-1
9 9 Frosted Mug 10.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Blythes Ferry 12.00 7 13-1
1 1 Treblewiththecurve 12.00 7 13-1
3 3 Banker’s Jet 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Miss Call 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 I’m a Little Crazy 3.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Classic Glide 3.50 1.4 3-1
8 8 Alta Avenue 4.50 1.8 3-1
7 7 Scot’s Law 5.00 2 4-1
1 1 Authentic Angel 15.00 6 11-1
2 2 Woodruff 15.00 6 11-1
3 3 Quince 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Askari 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Groveland 3.50 1.3 2-1
1 1 Polar Bear Plunge 4.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Sprint Out Pass 5.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Raising Kane 6.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Mo Hope 8.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Cloudy Holiday 8.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Tejas 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Bushido 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Shipman 3.50 1.4 3-1
2 2 One Cool Dude 5.00 2 4-1
1 1 W W Crazy 6.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Nabokov 6.00 2.4 5-1
11 11 Dutch Mills 8.00 3.2 6-1
12 12 Lord Majesty 15.00 6 11-1
10 10 M B’s Munning 20.00 8 15-1
9 9 Pierce Elevated 20.00 8 15-1
8 8 Khozy My Boy 30.00 12 23-1
6 6 Hometown Hero 30.00 12 23-1
4 4 Ready Pursuit 30.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Hear the Queen 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Competitive Threat (IRE) 4.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Grade A 5.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Exclusive Star 5.00 1.6 3-1
10 10 Tutta La Vita (AUS) 5.00 1.6 3-1
8 8 Appellate 6.00 1.9 4-1
14 14 Triumphant Spirit 8.00 2.5 5-1
13 13 Beets 15.00 4.6 9-1
11 11 Birkin Girl 15.00 4.6 9-1
12 12 Caitlin Time 15.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Heart Spin 20.00 6.1 11-1
6 6 Bijou Baby 30.00 9 17-1
15 15 Differently 30.00 9 17-1
1 1 Freak City 50.00 15 28-1
9 9 Kittens Stormy Gal 50.00 15 28-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Discotheque 3.00 1 2-1
11 11 Antietam 3.50 1.4 3-1
12 12 Oil Capital 4.50 2.2 4-1
15 15 Alias 5.00 2.7 5-1
14 14 Coastal Breeze 5.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Maximum Bourbon 8.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Once Upon a Time 10.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Nash Potatoes 10.00 6.8 13-1
13 13 Historic 12.00 8.4 16-1
5 5 City of Life 12.00 8.4 16-1
10 10 Purple Heart 12.00 8.4 16-1
6 6 Outofpi 12.00 8.4 16-1
9 9 Highway Patrol 15.00 10.9 21-1
3 3 Love That Symphony 20.00 15 28-1
2 2 Saving Heart 20.00 15 28-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Excite 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Can’t Hush This 3.50 1.8 3-1
6 6 Thoughtthatcounts 4.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Baby Max 5.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Money Supply 6.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Jack’s Promise 8.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Solo Venturi 12.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 Snead 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Mount Horeb 2.50 1 2-1
11 11 Warlander 3.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Bite and Strike 3.50 1.3 2-1
10 10 Rocky Joy 6.00 2.1 4-1
13 13 Maximum Promise 6.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Joejoe Go 8.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Blast Furnace 10.00 3.4 6-1
14 14 Maui Strong 10.00 3.4 6-1
15 15 Fort Thomas 15.00 5 9-1
2 2 Domingo 20.00 6.5 12-1
12 12 The Hidden Chamber 20.00 6.5 12-1
1 1 Jonathan’s Song 20.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Obelisk 30.00 9.7 18-1
6 6 Midnite in Finley 30.00 9.7 18-1
16 16 Show of Force 30.00 9.7 18-1
8 8 Gibran 50.00 16 30-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Wall Street 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Mumdoggie 4.00 1.7 3-1
10 10 Trouble Calling 6.00 2.5 5-1
9 9 Boss Dylan 8.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Mob 10.00 4.3 8-1
13 13 Fifty Four Yarder 10.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Circle Tap 10.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Magicstrikesagain 10.00 4.3 8-1
11 11 Like Water 10.00 4.3 8-1
12 12 Phantom Slayer 15.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 Exhibition 15.00 6.5 12-1
3 3 Ocelli 20.00 8.6 16-1
7 7 Impractical 30.00 13 25-1

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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