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Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, November 29, 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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 All About You 5.00 1 2-1
8 8 Sticker Shock 4.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Dream From Within 20.00 3.4 7-1
11 11 Search Party 3.50 3.8 7-1
7 7 Bisclavret 12.00 5.4 10-1
10 10 Theoretical 15.00 7.8 15-1
9 9 Miss Milky Way 20.00 8.5 16-1
12 12 Fancy Footwork 20.00 8.5 16-1
3 3 Dancin in Old Town 8.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Thistooshallpass 20.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Viking Quest 20.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Glow of a Rose 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Happy Prince 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Gairloch 8.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Street Party 15.00 4.4 8-1
16 16 Moluccan 5.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Royal Causeway 5.00 6.3 12-1
10 10 Massachusetts 8.00 6.4 12-1
12 12 Because of Love 20.00 7.1 13-1
14 14 Dark Hope 15.00 7.7 14-1
5 5 Penn Star 30.00 8.6 16-1
8 8 Sun Dodger 20.00 10.2 19-1
6 6 Two Jack 20.00 12.1 23-1
3 3 Flaming Rainbow 3.50 SCRATCH
13 13 Mendels Mate 8.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Empire West 3.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Light Cav 10.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Untethered (IRE) 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Presumptuous 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 No Time Left 5.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Blues Music 15.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Noble Glow 10.00 6 11-1
3 3 Private Debbie 6.00 6.1 12-1
4 4 Legit Chick 20.00 7.3 14-1
11 11 Majestical 8.00 8.2 15-1
5 5 Powered by Family 10.00 8.6 16-1
9 9 Inuit 15.00 9.9 19-1
1 1 Al Ghadeer 8.00 9.9 19-1
7 7 How About Now 12.00 10.2 19-1
10 10 White Smoke 8.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Maximum Offer 5.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Mo Biscuit 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Shot At Perfection 8.00 SCRATCH
16 16 My Steel Magnolia 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Ed Brown S.) – Ed Brown S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Boyd 1.00 1 2-1
1 1 Gallivant 3.00 2.4 4-1
3 3 Big Dom 15.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Stradale 2.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Bobrovsky 12.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Ganaas 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 It’s Our Time 1.00 1 2-1
5 5 Tripp’s Promise 15.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Stop the Car 8.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Time for Music 12.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Misinformation 8.00 5 9-1
7 7 Fulmine 15.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Bust Out 10.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Happiest Moment 30.00 8 15-1
1 1 Valiant 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Kentucky Belle 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Core Memories 3.50 3.3 6-1
9 9 A. P.’s Girl 8.00 5.8 11-1
11 11 Copycat 5.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Tikihut 15.00 6 11-1
2 2 Karma Cat 20.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 Maverick Queen 10.00 6.3 12-1
10 10 Liam’s Latte 15.00 7.9 15-1
7 7 Fire 20.00 8.5 16-1
1 1 Uptown Problems 20.00 9.1 17-1
8 8 Karma Wins 20.00 10.4 20-1
12 12 Alone Time 8.00 10.8 20-1
13 13 Tam Tam 4.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Runway Rebel 20.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Market Chill 4.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Dreaming of June 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Maximum Effort 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Tiernanogue 8.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Liberty National 6.00 5.3 10-1
13 13 Turnback 15.00 6.1 11-1
1 1 Albus 10.00 6.6 12-1
9 9 Timberline 20.00 6.6 12-1
4 4 Forever Rocket 12.00 7.2 14-1
12 12 Swift Blade 4.00 7.4 14-1
8 8 Flash of Chaos 10.00 7.7 15-1
3 3 Stirring Words 8.00 8.2 15-1
10 10 Section 20.00 9.9 19-1
11 11 Market Runner 10.00 10.4 20-1
14 14 One Reward 4.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Blue Mountains 8.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Hoss N Boss 20.00 SCRATCH
16 16 No More Kings 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Fern Creek S.) – Fern Creek S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 On Time Girl 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Paige Turner 3.50 1.8 3-1
6 6 A Fine Chardonnay 2.50 3.3 6-1
1 1 Solemn Vow 6.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Woodstock 8.00 4.7 9-1
9 9 Mackinac 12.00 4.9 9-1
10 10 I B Flyin 15.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Go to Girl 10.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 River Rise 20.00 7.3 14-1
4 4 Have Faith 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Gotcha 4.00 1 2-1
9 9 Kilo Tango 5.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Sun Chaser 12.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Clark’s Corner 6.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 No Joke Joe 6.00 5.3 10-1
12 12 Race Ready 12.00 6.8 13-1
14 14 Go for Rocket 20.00 6.8 13-1
11 11 Supercharger 10.00 8.1 15-1
6 6 Midshakin 20.00 8.6 16-1
10 10 Bluegrass Pike 15.00 10.8 20-1
5 5 Lion Guard 20.00 12.1 23-1
16 16 Magic Brew 8.00 SCRATCH
15 15 High Honors 8.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Graced 30.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Instant Impact 3.50 SCRATCH
13 13 Flash the Magic 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Kentucky Jockey Club S.) – Kentucky Jockey Club S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Universe 4.50 1 2-1
6 6 Further Ado 1.40 1.6 3-1
2 2 Cherokee Nation 3.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Dr. Kapur 8.00 3 6-1
4 4 Soldier N Diplomat 4.00 3 6-1
1 1 Spice Runner 12.00 5 9-1
5 5 Very Connected 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Golden Rod S.) – Golden Rod S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Life of Joy 4.00 1 2-1
11 11 Bella Ballerina 10.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Letmecounttheways 4.50 1.7 3-1
1 1 Baracca 15.00 2.4 5-1
9 9 Atropa 8.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Raspberry 30.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Essential Coffee 30.00 6.1 11-1
3 3 Just Singing 15.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 Vita Mia 30.00 6.6 12-1
10 10 Coco Connect 30.00 7.1 13-1
13 13 The Grumpy Rabbit 15.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Wonzee Weather 30.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Explora 1.40 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 12 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Dragones 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Cannoneer 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Cornwall Boss 6.00 1.9 3-1
10 10 Robert Lee 20.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Magic Moose 12.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Circle Me 12.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Associated 10.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Regeneration 10.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Just Buy It 12.00 6.3 12-1
12 12 Different Gravy 15.00 8.2 16-1
3 3 Stakeholder 20.00 9.4 18-1
9 9 Howlin’ Wolf 30.00 10 19-1
15 15 Janey’s Flyin 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Rockies Balboa 4.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Navigate 10.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Fatguyinlittlecoat 6.00 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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