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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
6 6 Right On Right On 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Cool Andy 3.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 Yellow Brick 3.50 1.8 3-1
1 1 Winters Lion 5.00 3 6-1
4 4 Malibu Springs 6.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Barricade 8.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Fountain Run 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Map to the Stars 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Evan On Earth 3.00 1.1 2-1
1 1 Sinister Smile 4.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 Risk It 5.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Goldbrick 6.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Fielding 6.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Michael’s Cove 20.00 5.5 10-1
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
4 4 Secured Lender 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Turn Up the Trees 3.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Pair of Socks 4.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Good Mojo 4.50 2 4-1
3 3 Uncle William 5.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Attersee 12.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Vdaytothetenacious 15.00 6.1 11-1
5 5 Just Deal 20.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Sweet Seraphine 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Decadent 3.50 1.6 3-1
4 4 Amarth 4.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Flash Wear 4.50 2.8 5-1
5 5 Quantum Burst 6.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Fede 6.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Jenkin 8.00 7 13-1

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
9 9 Tempers Fly 3.50 1.3 3-1
5 5 Toasted Roll 4.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Bamtwentyklater 5.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Saint Nancy S 8.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Chandon 8.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Sea Lion 10.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Misty Muppet 12.00 7 13-1
8 8 Ahamo 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Proprietary Trade 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Show Time 3.00 1.4 3-1
11 11 Top Gun Tommy 3.50 1.9 4-1
1 1 Lightning Struck 10.00 7.4 14-1
7 7 Midnight Pranks 10.00 7.4 14-1
13 13 Swaggish 10.00 7.4 14-1
16 16 Guanare 10.00 7.4 14-1
9 9 Outlier 12.00 9.1 17-1
15 15 Kunshan Bridge 12.00 9.1 17-1
6 6 Balsa 12.00 9.1 17-1
12 12 J J’s Joker 15.00 11.7 22-1
5 5 Bloodline 20.00 16 30-1
3 3 Xander 20.00 16 30-1
10 10 Ahumado 20.00 16 30-1
14 14 Weslan 20.00 16 30-1
8 8 Sergeant Gump 20.00 16 30-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Joe Shiesty 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Nothing Better 3.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 Heart Headed 3.50 1.5 3-1
5 5 Operation Sunrise 8.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Dhabab (IRE) 8.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Champlin 10.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Mischievous Rogue 12.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 American Monarch 15.00 7.4 14-1
7 7 Double Clutch 20.00 10 19-1
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
5 98 Clairita 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Aeolian 1.80 1.6 3-1
2 2 Delicious Diva 3.00 2 4-1
4 4 Just Jules 6.00 3 6-1
7 7 La Fantastica 8.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Glamorama 8.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Champagne Nights 12.00 5 9-1
9 9 Episist 12.00 5 9-1
10 10 Theravada 15.00 6 11-1
3 3 Lilium 15.00 6 11-1
11 11 Rockaway Reef 30.00 11 21-1

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 1.1 2-1
9 9 Verity 3.00 1.2 2-1
8 8 Marmalade Skye 4.50 1.4 3-1
2 2 Pistol 15.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Metaphysical 15.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Tapit Quick 15.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Anakarina 15.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Bow Draw 50.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Regaled 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Royal Spa 3.00 1.3 2-1
2 2 Raging Sea 3.50 1.5 3-1
4 4 Alpine Princess 4.00 1.8 3-1
8 8 Standoutsensation 8.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Quietside 15.00 7.4 14-1
9 9 Corningstone 20.00 10 19-1
1 1 Chilled 20.00 10 19-1
6 6 Neon Icon 20.00 10 19-1
3 3 In Just My Heels 20.00 10 19-1

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
9 9 Vive Veuve 3.00 1.2 2-1
11 11 Proctor Street 6.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Stylish Sue 8.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Miwa (GB) 8.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Weighted Average 12.00 5.5 10-1
10 10 Fleetingly 12.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 She’s Lookin Lucky 15.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Awesome Czech 15.00 6.9 13-1
1 1 Duvet Day (IRE) 15.00 6.9 13-1
13 13 Sabalenka 20.00 9.3 18-1
14 14 Tap the Champagne 20.00 9.3 18-1
12 12 Adrasteia 20.00 9.3 18-1
3 3 Lucky Speech 30.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 12 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Pursuitneversleeps 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 El Prestigio 3.50 1.3 2-1
11 11 Northern Chill 5.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Stiglets 6.00 2.9 6-1
10 10 Clampett 10.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Curlin’s Gesture 10.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Fort Nelson 10.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Mo Work 15.00 8.8 17-1
7 7 Faust 15.00 8.8 17-1
1 1 B Sudd 20.00 12 23-1
12 12 Rowdy Riot 20.00 12 23-1
2 2 Thunderhawk 20.00 12 23-1

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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