Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, June 14, 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 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Gethsemane 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Garryowen 12.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Bhatia 4.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Paul’s Recovery 4.50 4.6 9-1
5 5 C McGriff 1.60 5 9-1
6 6 Hutchinson 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Pretty Tapit 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Mass 8.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Don’t Look Now 6.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Dad’s Two Sense 6.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Elida’s Angel (IRE) 2.50 4.5 9-1
8 8 Empress Sisi 20.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Eenymeanymightymo 4.50 5.6 11-1
4 4 U Vicky 12.00 6.6 13-1
3 3 Rumbar 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Big Dig 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Cora’s Legacy 20.00 4 8-1
2 2 Little Dixie 3.50 4.5 8-1
1 1 Tortuga Island 12.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 I Had That One Too 4.00 5 9-1
6 6 Tiffany Twist 2.50 SCRATCH
4 4 Animal Fries 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Pop Paul 4.50 1 2-1
3 3 Hesper 2.50 1.6 3-1
1 1 Good Mojo 1.60 2.2 4-1
7 7 Dispersion 8.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Southern Bullet 20.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Gray Is Okay 30.00 6 11-1
4 4 Election Night 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Red Raze 8.00 1 2-1
5 5 Kopiana 6.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Spill the Sugar 8.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Lunar Loop 1.60 2.8 5-1
2 2 Noroomformischief 12.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 In for a Spin 3.50 4.6 9-1
6 6 Market Strategy 15.00 7.5 14-1
9 9 Rotisserie 10.00 7.6 14-1
8 8 It Was Only a Kiss 12.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Armet 20.00 1 2-1
7 7 Mumdoggie 6.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Eleos 8.00 4 8-1
8 8 Chianti Town 10.00 4.3 8-1
12 12 Final Countdown 30.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 The Standard 8.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Stellenbosch 6.00 6.2 12-1
13 13 Southern Whisper 6.00 7.2 14-1
11 11 Differential 4.00 8 15-1
4 4 No Objection 4.50 10 19-1
10 10 This Is Your Time 8.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Tour Pro 20.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Carnival Lad 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Heart Headed 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Run Carson 4.50 4.6 9-1
8 8 Script 6.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Vesture 10.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Tejano Twist 8.00 6.1 11-1
3 3 Nobals 2.00 6.1 11-1
9 9 My Own 20.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Dhabab (IRE) 3.50 8.2 16-1
7 7 Alder 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Spitfire 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Speed Skater 4.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Classic Glide 6.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Killa Sally 10.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Belle of the Barn 8.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Danzig’s Dora 3.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Call Me Precious 12.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Alas 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Heartbeat 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Les Is Best 8.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Malibu Smart 3.50 6.6 12-1
9 9 Twolatebabydoll (FR) 10.00 7.5 14-1
6 6 Promisemeanempire 20.00 8.3 16-1
11 11 Breaking Hearts 20.00 8.8 17-1
2 2 Evelyn Louise 12.00 8.9 17-1
10 10 Poema 15.00 8.9 17-1
12 12 Ocean Ripple 8.00 9.4 18-1
8 8 Sussudio 30.00 13 25-1
13 13 Planet Clare 5.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Jerseys Parade 20.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Precious Medley 12.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Sunday Slipper 8.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Daddario 4.50 SCRATCH

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.