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Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, April 25, 2026

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
6 6 Pure Joy 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Plaza Cue 2.00 1.1 2-1
3 3 Ati Girl 3.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 Island Girl 6.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Too Many Mikes 8.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Una Quaedam 20.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Happy Away 1.40 1 2-1
1 1 Sargent Bilko 3.50 1.8 3-1
3 3 Be My Pal 4.50 2.2 4-1
7 7 Uncle With Money 6.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Tigrado 8.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Mo Surprises 10.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Tio Colocho 15.00 6.1 12-1
6 6 Mindful Keeper 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Lady Orient 1.20 1 2-1
2 2 Barbratina 2.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Saint Nancy S 4.50 2.5 5-1
1 1 Champagne Nights 8.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Wild Acclaim 10.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Mint Driven 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Lord Majesty 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Illini 3.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 Upturned Brim 4.00 1.8 3-1
8 8 Hocus 4.50 2.1 4-1
2 2 Bet On Bret 8.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Be Here 10.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Outlier 12.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Ready Pursuit 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Wistucky 1.40 1 2-1
3 3 Exploration 3.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 Baytown Bruiser 3.50 1.6 3-1
6 6 Tiger’s Legacy 4.50 1.8 3-1
4 4 Bridge Classic 6.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Michael’s Cove 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
13 13 Click 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Blasphemous Rumors 4.00 1.3 2-1
7 7 Cocoa Nimbus 4.50 1.5 3-1
8 8 Dancewhenyoucan 5.00 1.7 3-1
11 11 Velveteen 6.00 2.2 4-1
9 9 Dodecahedron 8.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Cookie Time 8.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Frosty for Ever 10.00 4.2 8-1
10 10 Evalina 12.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Mariposa Moon 12.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Muscle Mommy 20.00 9.1 17-1
4 4 Pauline’s Angel 30.00 14 26-1
12 12 Ojos Locos 30.00 14 26-1
14 14 Birkin Elegance 30.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Classy’n Connected 2.00 1 2-1
9 9 Dozen Diamonds 3.00 1.3 2-1
7 7 Goodbetterbest 4.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Sheila’s Lion 6.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Jill Jitterbug 8.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Missy Bee 10.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Razzle Red 12.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 White Lilacs 20.00 6.1 12-1
8 8 Lady Blake 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Shadow Coast 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Chi Town Prince 4.50 1.5 3-1
10 10 Where Y’at 5.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Guardian 6.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Army Wildcatter 6.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 A Cab On the Rocks 8.00 3 6-1
5 5 Mr. Sensei 12.00 4.9 9-1
12 12 Stefan’s Title 15.00 6.2 12-1
1 1 War Munny 15.00 6.2 12-1
9 9 Pulgarcito 20.00 8.5 16-1
13 13 Alter Boy 20.00 8.5 16-1
11 11 Imperial Ruler 30.00 13 25-1
8 8 Dewy’s Denali 30.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Roxelana S. Presented By Lg&e Ku) – Roxelana S. Presented By Lg&e Ku

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 One Magic Philly 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Lotsandlotsofcandy 3.50 1.6 3-1
7 7 Vincey Girl 4.50 2.1 4-1
6 6 Zeitlos 5.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 Jersey Pearl 6.00 3 6-1
3 3 Mink’s Palace 8.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Asternia 10.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Lucille Ball 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Without (IRE) 1.60 1 2-1
8 8 Treaty of Rome 4.00 2 4-1
2 2 Ashley’s Archer 4.50 2.2 4-1
5 5 Seven Wonders 6.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Fort Thomas 8.00 3.7 7-1
13 13 Write Off Jerry 10.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Theodore George 12.00 5.4 10-1
10 10 Telescopic 15.00 6.7 13-1
9 9 Curlin’s Gesture 20.00 8.8 17-1
12 12 War Officer 20.00 8.8 17-1
1 1 The Dover Specter 20.00 8.8 17-1
11 11 Taunting 30.00 13 25-1
4 4 Ramblin 30.00 13 25-1

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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