Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, June 6, 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
3 3 Where Y’at 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Grand Oracle 2.50 1.3 2-1
5 5 Richeztoo 3.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Tip Toe Joe 4.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Coal Fired 12.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Dewy’s Denali 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Yellow Sun Dress 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Goodbetterbest 3.50 1.6 3-1
2 2 Sanctify 4.50 1.9 4-1
4 4 Dozen Diamonds 8.00 3 6-1
8 8 Best Cupcake 10.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Streetwhereyoulive 12.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Bijou Baby 15.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Razzle Red 15.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Mombayla 20.00 6.8 13-1
10 10 Lady Blake 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Go Go Playmate 1.20 1 2-1
3 3 Alta Avenue 3.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 What’s the Tea 4.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 No Time Left 8.00 4 7-1
2 2 Ashkenazi 8.00 4 7-1
1 1 Amazing Amanda 12.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Front Runnin 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Magicstrikesagain 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Big Time Story 3.00 1.3 3-1
2 2 Overview 4.50 1.8 3-1
9 9 Show Me the Munny 6.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Sequoia Stars 8.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Hyperlink 10.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Tregetour 20.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Blackjack Man 20.00 6.2 12-1
3 3 Blazy 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 I Don’t Get It 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 Barksdale 4.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Accretive 5.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Funny Uncle 6.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 De’ Medici 6.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Osbourne 8.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 My Noble Knight 10.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Time for Truth 20.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Grand Premiere 2.00 1 2-1
10 10 Let’s Be Frank 3.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Royal Causeway 6.00 3.1 6-1
13 13 Provider 6.00 3.1 6-1
15 15 Ingleborough 8.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Instantly 8.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Act of Parliament 10.00 5.3 10-1
11 11 Sigfrid 12.00 6.4 12-1
14 14 Wan Dale 12.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 Feline Curious 15.00 8 15-1
6 6 Bridgesong 15.00 8 15-1
16 16 Atrabilious 20.00 10.6 20-1
2 2 Clark’s Corner 20.00 10.6 20-1
7 7 In America 30.00 16 30-1
12 12 Still Sober 30.00 16 30-1
9 9 Limelight 30.00 16 30-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Couplet 1.40 1 2-1
6 6 Curlin’s Charm 4.50 1.6 3-1
5 5 Sonhador 5.00 1.7 3-1
9 9 Serena’s Surprise 6.00 1.9 3-1
4 4 Mancuso 8.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Sweet Reward 12.00 3 6-1
2 2 She’s Our Ten 12.00 3 6-1
3 3 My Steel Magnolia 15.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Willowy 30.00 6.3 12-1
1 1 Hudson River Line 50.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Sumood 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 Vermelho 4.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Expect the Best 6.00 3.1 6-1
10 10 Seven Wonders 8.00 4.5 9-1
2 2 Domingo 10.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Unitas 10.00 5.9 11-1
12 12 Two Beers by Ten 12.00 7.4 14-1
6 6 Chambersville 12.00 7.4 14-1
8 8 Discreet Dancer 15.00 9.5 18-1
1 1 Show of Force 15.00 9.5 18-1
11 11 Patrol Squad Six 15.00 9.5 18-1
13 13 Taunting 20.00 13 25-1
3 3 Sixtyseven Mustang 20.00 13 25-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Madaket Road 1.50 1 2-1
11 11 Sharp Swinger 4.50 2.3 4-1
13 13 Pinfire 6.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 Gunmetal 6.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Market Street 8.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Ajaayb 12.00 5.4 10-1
12 12 Gate to Wire 12.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Keep It Easy 12.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Dapper Moon 15.00 6.7 13-1
9 9 Touchy 15.00 6.7 13-1
6 6 Kirin 30.00 13 25-1
1 1 C K Wonder 30.00 13 25-1
3 3 Dr. Saikali 30.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Mighty Beau S.) – Mighty Beau S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Joe Shiesty 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Troubleshooting 4.00 1.3 2-1
8 8 Works for Me 5.00 1.8 3-1
9 9 Schwarzmeier 6.00 2.4 4-1
6 6 Mondogetsbuckets 6.00 2.4 4-1
4 4 Doncho 8.00 3.5 7-1
10 10 No Nay Hudson (IRE) 8.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Nothing Better 12.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Sweet Dani Boy 15.00 7.3 14-1
1 1 Okiro 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Tanya’s Momentum 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Wrong Shoes 3.50 1.5 3-1
4 4 Trapped 4.50 2 4-1
6 6 Bet the Gray 8.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Jaboss 8.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Edey 10.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Sassy Fox 12.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Dancewhenyoucan 12.00 5.9 11-1
9 9 Tizianna 15.00 7.4 14-1
10 10 Brunia 20.00 10 19-1

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.