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
5 5 C McGriff 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Gethsemane 2.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 Bhatia 4.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Paul’s Recovery 4.50 2.1 4-1
2 2 Garryowen 12.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Hutchinson 15.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Elida’s Angel (IRE) 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Pretty Tapit 3.50 1.5 3-1
7 7 Eenymeanymightymo 4.50 1.9 4-1
1 1 Don’t Look Now 6.00 2.6 5-1
9 9 Dad’s Two Sense 6.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Mass 8.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 U Vicky 12.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Rumbar 15.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 Empress Sisi 20.00 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
6 6 Tiffany Twist 2.50 1.3 2-1
2 2 Little Dixie 3.50 1.6 3-1
7 7 I Had That One Too 4.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Tortuga Island 12.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Animal Fries 15.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Cora’s Legacy 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Good Mojo 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Hesper 2.50 1.2 2-1
4 4 Election Night 4.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Pop Paul 4.50 1.6 3-1
7 7 Dispersion 8.00 2.4 4-1
6 6 Southern Bullet 20.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Gray Is Okay 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Lunar Loop 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 In for a Spin 3.50 2.1 4-1
5 5 Kopiana 6.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Red Raze 8.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Spill the Sugar 8.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Rotisserie 10.00 6 11-1
8 8 It Was Only a Kiss 12.00 7.2 14-1
2 2 Noroomformischief 12.00 7.2 14-1
6 6 Market Strategy 15.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Differential 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 No Objection 4.50 1.2 2-1
7 7 Mumdoggie 6.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Stellenbosch 6.00 1.9 4-1
13 13 Southern Whisper 6.00 1.9 4-1
10 10 This Is Your Time 8.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 The Standard 8.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Eleos 8.00 2.9 5-1
8 8 Chianti Town 10.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Armet 20.00 8.4 16-1
1 1 Tour Pro 20.00 8.4 16-1
9 9 Carnival Lad 20.00 8.4 16-1
12 12 Final Countdown 30.00 13 25-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Nobals 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Dhabab (IRE) 3.50 1.7 3-1
4 4 Run Carson 4.50 2.1 4-1
8 8 Script 6.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Tejano Twist 8.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Heart Headed 8.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Vesture 10.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Alder 20.00 9 17-1
9 9 My Own 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
6 6 Danzig’s Dora 3.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Speed Skater 4.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Classic Glide 6.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Alas 8.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Belle of the Barn 8.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Killa Sally 10.00 6.5 12-1
1 1 Call Me Precious 12.00 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
5 5 Malibu Smart 3.50 1.3 2-1
4 4 Daddario 4.50 1.8 3-1
13 13 Planet Clare 5.00 2 4-1
12 12 Ocean Ripple 8.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Les Is Best 8.00 3.6 7-1
14 14 Sunday Slipper 8.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 Twolatebabydoll (FR) 10.00 4.6 9-1
15 15 Precious Medley 12.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Evelyn Louise 12.00 5.7 11-1
10 10 Poema 15.00 7.2 14-1
6 6 Promisemeanempire 20.00 9.8 19-1
1 1 Jerseys Parade 20.00 9.8 19-1
11 11 Breaking Hearts 20.00 9.8 19-1
8 8 Sussudio 30.00 15 28-1

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.