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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
1 1 Army Nurse 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Senora d’Oro 3.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Lovely Words 5.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Raconteuse 5.00 3 6-1
7 7 Velveteen 15.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Stacking Tens 15.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Our Shenanigan 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Versed 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Gray Is Okay 3.50 3.1 6-1
8 8 Hardtoblame 3.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Treblewiththecurve 12.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Banker’s Jet 15.00 5.2 10-1
9 9 Frosted Mug 10.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Bravazomoso 6.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Blythes Ferry 12.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Pattern Approach 5.00 SCRATCH

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
7 7 Scot’s Law 5.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Classic Glide 3.50 4.6 9-1
5 5 I’m a Little Crazy 3.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Woodruff 15.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 Alta Avenue 4.50 7 13-1
1 1 Authentic Angel 15.00 7.4 14-1
3 3 Quince 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Mo Hope 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Askari 3.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Groveland 3.50 2.8 5-1
1 1 Polar Bear Plunge 4.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Sprint Out Pass 5.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Cloudy Holiday 8.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Raising Kane 6.00 7.1 13-1
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
11 11 Dutch Mills 8.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Shipman 3.50 5.6 11-1
1 1 W W Crazy 6.00 6.8 13-1
2 2 One Cool Dude 5.00 7.4 14-1
3 3 Nabokov 6.00 7.7 14-1
8 8 Khozy My Boy 30.00 8.9 17-1
10 10 M B’s Munning 20.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Lord Majesty 15.00 9.5 18-1
9 9 Pierce Elevated 20.00 10.6 20-1
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
10 10 Tutta La Vita (AUS) 5.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Exclusive Star 5.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Heart Spin 20.00 2.9 5-1
8 8 Appellate 6.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Grade A 5.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Bijou Baby 30.00 5.2 10-1
12 12 Caitlin Time 15.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Competitive Threat (IRE) 4.00 6.5 12-1
11 11 Birkin Girl 15.00 6.7 13-1
9 9 Kittens Stormy Gal 50.00 9.1 17-1
1 1 Freak City 50.00 11.5 22-1
15 15 Differently 30.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Beets 15.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Triumphant Spirit 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Oil Capital 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Discotheque 3.00 2.3 4-1
14 14 Coastal Breeze 5.00 4 8-1
5 5 City of Life 12.00 4.6 9-1
9 9 Highway Patrol 15.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Outofpi 12.00 6.5 12-1
3 3 Love That Symphony 20.00 7.3 14-1
7 7 Nash Potatoes 10.00 7.9 15-1
1 1 Maximum Bourbon 8.00 8.2 16-1
2 2 Saving Heart 20.00 9.2 17-1
15 15 Alias 5.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Antietam 3.50 SCRATCH
13 13 Historic 12.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Purple Heart 12.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Once Upon a Time 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Thoughtthatcounts 4.00 1 2-1
8 8 Can’t Hush This 3.50 3.1 6-1
5 5 Excite 2.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Solo Venturi 12.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Money Supply 6.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Baby Max 5.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Snead 15.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Jack’s Promise 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Warlander 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 Mount Horeb 2.50 2.3 4-1
10 10 Rocky Joy 6.00 4 8-1
4 4 Blast Furnace 10.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Bite and Strike 3.50 7.5 14-1
12 12 The Hidden Chamber 20.00 7.6 14-1
5 5 Joejoe Go 8.00 7.9 15-1
2 2 Domingo 20.00 8.1 15-1
1 1 Jonathan’s Song 20.00 8.7 17-1
7 7 Obelisk 30.00 9.2 17-1
6 6 Midnite in Finley 30.00 9.8 19-1
8 8 Gibran 50.00 13.1 25-1
15 15 Fort Thomas 15.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Maximum Promise 6.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Maui Strong 10.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Show of Force 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Like Water 10.00 1 2-1
6 6 Mumdoggie 4.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 Exhibition 15.00 4 8-1
2 2 Circle Tap 10.00 4.3 8-1
10 10 Trouble Calling 6.00 4.8 9-1
12 12 Phantom Slayer 15.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Wall Street 2.50 5.6 11-1
5 5 Mob 10.00 6.1 12-1
9 9 Boss Dylan 8.00 6.6 12-1
7 7 Impractical 30.00 7 13-1
1 1 Magicstrikesagain 10.00 7.6 14-1
3 3 Ocelli 20.00 7.9 15-1
13 13 Fifty Four Yarder 10.00 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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