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Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, November 30, 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
4 4 Feeling Grand 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 Torre Eiffel 3.50 2.4 5-1
1 1 Wartank 12.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 White Whale 6.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Start to Win 3.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Crazy Diamond 2.00 5 9-1
7 7 Two Dollar Bill 10.00 7.7 15-1
2 2 Tap Em’ Out 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Lotsandlotsofcandy 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Twirl Around 6.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Tripolina 12.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Ervadean 4.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Cervaro Della Sala (GB) 3.50 4.4 8-1
5 5 Foreseen 12.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Liuzza 3.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Mimi’s Grace 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Wicked One 15.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Braken Good 10.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Texas Queen 5.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Long Tail Sally 12.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Fire Moon 4.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Teralee’s Charm 12.00 6.4 12-1
5 5 Madison’s Charm 1.60 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Vasy (IRE) 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 High Honors 3.50 3.8 7-1
2 2 Mendels Mate 8.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 Mom’s Spaghetti 20.00 6.5 12-1
10 10 Frontier Justice 8.00 7.1 13-1
1 1 Arbiter 4.00 7.4 14-1
9 9 Ship Serve 6.00 8.7 16-1
5 5 Janey’s Flyin 30.00 8.7 16-1
11 11 Mischief Ride 30.00 9.5 18-1
12 12 On Brand (IRE) 15.00 10.1 19-1
13 13 Navigate 10.00 11.6 22-1
8 8 On the Burner 15.00 12.5 24-1
15 15 Taterpie 6.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Jaydeevee 30.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Paramount’s Pick 12.00 SCRATCH
14 14 El Halcon 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Consequential 2.50 1 2-1
14 14 Onyx Outlaw 10.00 2.4 5-1
8 8 Silver Sniper 6.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Bye Bye Brady 10.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Au Naturel 8.00 6 11-1
15 15 Federal Agent 8.00 6.2 12-1
10 10 One Tough Road 12.00 6.9 13-1
3 3 Apache One Six 8.00 8.4 16-1
5 5 Mountain Grandeur 12.00 9.3 18-1
11 11 Third Pick 30.00 9.9 19-1
1 1 Student Regent 15.00 9.9 19-1
7 7 Biz Whiz 10.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Hot Ice 12.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Scuffle 4.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Most Amazing 15.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Mimicry 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Bolt Dior 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Revel Toast 3.50 2.1 4-1
6 6 Have Faith 5.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Tizianna 6.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Tearin’up My Heart 8.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Kitten Gloves 20.00 5.6 11-1
10 10 Queen of Queens 12.00 6.5 12-1
1 1 Spirited Anne 6.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Authentic Angel 30.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Victory Music 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Matinee Idol 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Trouble Ahead 4.50 4.5 9-1
5 5 Amalgamate 6.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Berniedott 12.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Huevos d’Oro 20.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Free Advice 8.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Old Trace 15.00 5.8 11-1
10 10 Mubarez 12.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 The Reinbow Factor 12.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Franklin Wilder 20.00 7.2 14-1
12 12 Ponca 15.00 8.4 16-1
8 8 Purple Heart 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Bergen 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Suncroft 4.50 2.1 4-1
8 8 Tom Cat Tuesday 8.00 2.3 4-1
11 11 Ma Rae’s Girl 20.00 3.3 6-1
10 10 Innova 12.00 3.4 6-1
9 9 Sharp Swinger 5.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Ravens Dream 6.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Focusyn 8.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Killjoy 20.00 5 10-1
7 7 Chado 30.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Storm the Streets 5.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Presider 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Out of Deductions 3.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 The Minkster 20.00 5.7 11-1
14 14 King Curlin 12.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 Mount Rundle 6.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Sardis 8.00 6.9 13-1
10 10 Daunt 8.00 6.9 13-1
8 8 Fort Thomas 12.00 8.7 16-1
5 5 Lincoln Highway 15.00 9.6 18-1
11 11 Just a Fair Shake 20.00 9.8 19-1
13 13 Bold Discovery 30.00 9.9 19-1
1 1 Archie the Giza 20.00 11.6 22-1
15 15 Stroke of Midnight 20.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Welaka 12.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Army Officer 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Dimatic 15.00 1 2-1
6 6 Harrodsburg 3.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Tap Into This 2.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Billal 12.00 3.4 6-1
9 9 Two Eagles River 6.00 3.9 7-1
14 14 Tour Player 3.00 4.2 8-1
10 10 Oscar Eclipse 12.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Arro Smash 10.00 5.2 10-1
13 13 Caramel Chip 15.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Three Technique 12.00 6.3 12-1
12 12 Beeline 12.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Gold Luck 30.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Fort Sam 20.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Tennessee Lamb 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Cherokee Mile S.) – Cherokee Mile S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Dragoon Guard 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Scotland 3.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 This Is Uscar 12.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Will Take It 10.00 6.4 12-1
9 9 Multitask 8.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Implementation 10.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 Track Mate 12.00 6.8 13-1
3 3 Moonlight 5.00 6.8 13-1
10 10 Banjo Chris 20.00 9.2 17-1
4 4 Trademark 20.00 9.3 18-1
7 7 Secret Chat 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 12 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Ripped 8.00 1 2-1
10 10 Curlin’s Gesture 12.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Tre Italiani 6.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Dettori 4.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Barb 2.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Original Sin 6.00 5.4 10-1
9 9 Johny’s Rendezvous 15.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Show of Force 20.00 6.3 12-1
11 11 Overstatement 15.00 7.6 14-1
4 4 Terrapin Station 12.00 7.6 14-1
6 6 Toga d’Oro 15.00 11 21-1

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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