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Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, May 30, 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
2 2 Battis Grove 0.80 1 2-1
7 7 Belle Amour 3.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Tammy’s Kiss 4.00 2 4-1
1 1 Zengraya 8.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Cue Pixie Dust 12.00 4.5 9-1
5 5 Island Barbie 20.00 7 13-1
3 3 Butterfly Jasmine 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Run Classic 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Skyro 3.50 1.4 3-1
4 4 Badge of War 4.50 1.8 3-1
5 5 Oscar Eclipse 5.00 2 4-1
2 2 Attache 6.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Tuskegee Airmen 8.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Bernin Hot 8.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Couperin 20.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Silent Way 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Direct Strike 2.50 1.3 2-1
9 9 Bourbon Dream 4.50 1.9 4-1
1 1 Victory Corps 6.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Brave Pilot 8.00 3 6-1
10 10 Oso de Oro 12.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Money Man 20.00 6.8 13-1
2 2 Boylston 20.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Reb 30.00 10 19-1
8 8 Desert Fox 30.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Mashallah 2.00 1 2-1
11 11 La Rascasse 4.50 2.1 4-1
10 10 Passerine 6.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Betty’s Pearl 6.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Soaring High 8.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Scot’s Law 12.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Majestical 15.00 6.6 12-1
4 4 Love and Trust 15.00 6.6 12-1
9 9 Measure 20.00 8.7 16-1
5 5 Smell the Lilies 20.00 8.7 16-1
13 13 Take Charge Macy 30.00 13 25-1
6 6 Essential Coffee 30.00 13 25-1
8 8 Miss Call 30.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Audubon S.) – Audubon S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Touch of Fire 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Zeppelin 3.50 1.5 3-1
8 8 Thousandsticks 4.50 1.8 3-1
1 1 My Favorite Bird 6.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Tiernanogue 8.00 2.9 6-1
5 5 Kravitz 10.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Mr Mo’s Magic 12.00 4.2 8-1
9 9 Serac 20.00 6.8 13-1
10 10 Zihnal 30.00 10 19-1
2 2 Baytown Dreamer 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Shawnee S.) – Shawnee S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Splendora 1.20 1 2-1
4 4 Majestic Oops 3.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Immersive 3.50 1.7 3-1
1 1 Gin Gin 6.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Miss Justify 12.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Too Much Kiki 15.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Take Charge Omaha 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Old Forester Mint Julep S.) – Old Forester Mint Julep S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Medoro 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Proctor Street 3.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Pin Up Betty 3.50 1.5 3-1
8 8 Sweet Treasure 6.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Favorite Memory (GB) 8.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 In the Stars 10.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Charlene’s Dream 12.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Vina Arana (IRE) 15.00 6.7 13-1
9 9 Stylish Sue 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Aristides S.) – Aristides S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Roll On Big Joe 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Cornucopian 2.50 1.3 2-1
1 1 Mad House 3.50 1.8 3-1
6 6 Madaket Road 4.50 2.2 4-1
4 4 Durante 10.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Tejano Twist 12.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Gold Sweep 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Regret S.) – Regret S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Tam Tam 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Storm’s Wake 3.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 Indigo Woods (IRE) 4.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Dandona 6.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Faithful Departed 8.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Call On Me 10.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Surprise Ending 12.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Trust Account 15.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Lilo Lil 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Blame S.) – Blame S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Vibe 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Hit Show 2.50 1.3 2-1
1 1 Rattle N Roll 4.00 1.9 3-1
2 2 Hall of Fame 6.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Capital Idea 10.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Who Dey 12.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Original Sin 15.00 6.1 11-1
7 7 Liberal Arts 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Arlington S.) – Arlington S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Lagynos 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Quatrocento 3.50 1.6 3-1
10 10 Brilliant Berti 4.50 2.1 4-1
7 7 Mercante 8.00 4.1 8-1
11 11 Coal Battle 8.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 West Hollywood 10.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Beach Gold 15.00 8.1 15-1
6 6 Minaret Station 15.00 8.1 15-1
8 8 Mesero 15.00 8.1 15-1
2 2 Anglophile 20.00 11 21-1
5 5 Giocoso 20.00 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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