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Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, November 27, 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 Cool Andy 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Malibu Springs 6.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Winters Lion 5.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Yellow Brick 3.50 2.9 5-1
5 5 Barricade 8.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Fountain Run 10.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Right On Right On 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Risk It 5.00 1 2-1
8 8 Map to the Stars 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Sinister Smile 4.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Evan On Earth 3.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Goldbrick 6.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Fielding 6.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Michael’s Cove 20.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 All About Croge 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Turn Up the Trees 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Vdaytothetenacious 15.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Secured Lender 2.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Pair of Socks 4.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Good Mojo 4.50 4.2 8-1
6 6 Attersee 12.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Just Deal 20.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Uncle William 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Decadent 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Sweet Seraphine 3.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Fede 6.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Jenkin 8.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Flash Wear 4.50 4.6 9-1
4 4 Amarth 4.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Quantum Burst 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Give Her Another 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Saint Nancy S 8.00 2.2 4-1
9 9 Tempers Fly 3.50 2.2 4-1
7 7 Bamtwentyklater 5.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Chandon 8.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Sea Lion 10.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Ahamo 15.00 6 11-1
3 3 Misty Muppet 12.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Toasted Roll 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Proprietary Trade 2.50 1 2-1
11 11 Top Gun Tommy 3.50 2.4 4-1
4 4 Show Time 3.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Lightning Struck 10.00 4.5 9-1
15 15 Kunshan Bridge 12.00 5 9-1
6 6 Balsa 12.00 7.8 15-1
7 7 Midnight Pranks 10.00 8.3 16-1
5 5 Bloodline 20.00 9.1 17-1
3 3 Xander 20.00 9.5 18-1
10 10 Ahumado 20.00 9.6 18-1
9 9 Outlier 12.00 10.5 20-1
8 8 Sergeant Gump 20.00 11.2 21-1
13 13 Swaggish 10.00 SCRATCH
12 12 J J’s Joker 15.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Weslan 20.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Guanare 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Heart Headed 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Joe Shiesty 2.50 4.8 9-1
9 9 Nothing Better 3.00 7.5 14-1
8 8 Dhabab (IRE) 8.00 7.8 15-1
6 6 Mischievous Rogue 12.00 8.2 15-1
5 5 Operation Sunrise 8.00 9 17-1
1 1 American Monarch 15.00 9.1 17-1
7 7 Double Clutch 20.00 9.6 18-1
3 3 Champlin 10.00 9.7 18-1
10 10 Henro 20.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 La Fantastica 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 Glamorama 8.00 2.9 6-1
2 2 Delicious Diva 3.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Just Jules 6.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Aeolian 1.80 3.9 7-1
10 10 Theravada 15.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Episist 12.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Lilium 15.00 5 9-1
8 8 Champagne Nights 12.00 5.4 10-1
11 11 Rockaway Reef 30.00 5.9 11-1
5 98 Clairita 0.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Ellen Jay 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Grand Job 2.50 2.8 5-1
9 9 Verity 3.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Marmalade Skye 4.50 3.7 7-1
3 3 Metaphysical 15.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Anakarina 15.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Tapit Quick 15.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Pistol 15.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Bow Draw 50.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Falls City S.) – Falls City S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Alpine Princess 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Raging Sea 3.50 1.2 2-1
7 7 Royal Spa 3.00 1.7 3-1
9 9 Corningstone 20.00 5.5 10-1
10 10 Regaled 2.50 5.7 11-1
3 3 In Just My Heels 20.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Neon Icon 20.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Chilled 20.00 6.9 13-1
8 8 Standoutsensation 8.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Quietside 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Cardinal S. Presented By Resolute Racing) – Cardinal S. Presented By Resolute Racing

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Pin Up Betty 2.50 1 2-1
11 11 Proctor Street 6.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Stylish Sue 8.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Vive Veuve 3.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Lucky Speech 30.00 5 9-1
2 2 Miwa (GB) 8.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Awesome Czech 15.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Duvet Day (IRE) 15.00 6.8 13-1
10 10 Fleetingly 12.00 7.6 14-1
13 13 Sabalenka 20.00 8.2 15-1
12 12 Adrasteia 20.00 9.7 18-1
6 6 She’s Lookin Lucky 15.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Weighted Average 12.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Tap the Champagne 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 12 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Faust 15.00 1 2-1
10 10 Clampett 10.00 1.1 2-1
6 6 Pursuitneversleeps 3.00 1.2 2-1
9 9 El Prestigio 3.50 1.8 3-1
11 11 Northern Chill 5.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Stiglets 6.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Fort Nelson 10.00 5.1 10-1
12 12 Rowdy Riot 20.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Mo Work 15.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Thunderhawk 20.00 8.7 16-1
1 1 B Sudd 20.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Curlin’s Gesture 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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