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Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, June 3, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Midnight West 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Bolt At Midnight 2.50 1.3 2-1
1 1 King of Hollywood 4.50 2 4-1
3 3 Hoodlum 6.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Slim Slow Slider 8.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Twirling Troillet 10.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Nip N Tuck 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Mascara 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Wild Acclaim 3.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Buzzworthy 3.50 1.5 3-1
4 4 Carol’s Melody 4.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Army Girl 6.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Royalewithcheese 10.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Magic Seeker 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Passionfruit 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Playing Games 3.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Playful Quality 3.50 1.8 3-1
2 2 Bourbon Story 4.50 2.2 4-1
5 5 Full Dolly 8.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Cognizant 12.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 In for a Spin 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Shan 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Mister Banderas 2.50 1.4 3-1
7 7 Invulnerable 3.50 1.9 3-1
5 5 Eye Witness 6.00 3 6-1
2 2 Derby Date 10.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Chiringo 12.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Furious Anger 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Union Rose 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 Imminent Risk 4.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Plot 4.50 1.7 3-1
11 11 Birch Run 4.50 1.7 3-1
2 2 She’s On a Roll 5.00 2 4-1
10 10 English Harbour 6.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Awards Ceremony 8.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 River Rise 10.00 4.4 8-1
12 12 Rumbar 10.00 4.4 8-1
14 14 Argentinidad 15.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Givemethebeat 20.00 9.2 17-1
3 3 Sweettalkingwoman 20.00 9.2 17-1
13 13 Got What I Got 20.00 9.2 17-1
5 5 Runway Rebel 30.00 14 26-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Beauxbatons 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 By La Rina 3.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Mighty Nora 4.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Twirling Aces 4.50 1.8 3-1
8 8 Annie Bee 8.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Little Bit Angel 8.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Elevate 10.00 4 8-1
3 3 Paradiseperfection 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Tre Italiani 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Tap Me a Song 4.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 On the Level 6.00 2.3 4-1
8 8 Super Happy 6.00 2.3 4-1
9 9 Sweet Freedom 8.00 2.9 6-1
5 5 Zat’s the One 8.00 2.9 6-1
7 7 Chillax 10.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Rock Music 12.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Tom Cat Tuesday 20.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Valiant Humor 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Lovely Emma 1.80 1 2-1
8 8 Sunna 3.00 1.3 3-1
9 9 Mae Town 4.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Pondering 6.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Big Trouble 8.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Spring Dancer 12.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 She’s a Tempest 15.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Me Governor 20.00 6.2 12-1
1 1 Flirting With Time 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Poppy Woppy 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Gorrono Ranch 3.50 1.4 3-1
8 8 Veola 4.50 1.8 3-1
6 6 Raised 6.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Spotted 10.00 4 8-1
12 12 Nola Louise 15.00 6 11-1
4 4 Heavenly Mary 15.00 6 11-1
10 10 Grant’s Gretchen 15.00 6 11-1
11 11 Click 20.00 8 15-1
2 2 Red Rainbow 20.00 8 15-1
9 9 Gucci Gammy 30.00 12 23-1
1 1 A Little Patience 30.00 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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