Free Churchill Downs Picks, Tips & Predictions
Expert Churchill Downs picks and tips for every card. Churchill Downs runs on dirt and turf, with about 78% of races on the dirt, racing from 5 fur to 1 3/8 mi, with fields averaging 9.9 starters. Every card's first race is free, the second is free with an account, and the full card is for subscribers — 62 Churchill Downs sheets published so far.
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Latest Churchill Downs Free Picks
Churchill Downs is not racing today. Below are the free picks from the last Churchill Downs card, November 8, 2026.
Top pick in each free race, November 8, 2026
Race 2 is free with an account, and the other 8 races are for members.
About the Churchill Downs Racing Surface
- Surfaces
- Dirt and Turf
- Distance range
- 5 fur to 1 3/8 mi
- Typical field
- 9.9 starters
- Typical card
- 9.8 races
Most common race conditions at Churchill Downs: Maiden Special Weight, Claiming, Maiden Claiming, Allowance.
Measured across the last 24 Churchill Downs cards we have handicapped.
Churchill Downs Results & Payouts
The latest winners and $2 win payouts. Every Churchill Downs result
Churchill Downs winners, November 8, 2026
| Race | Winner | Odds | $2 Win |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5Prairie Princess | 5/2 | $7.08 |
| 2 | 5Perpetua | 7/2 | $9.58 |
| 3 | 11Fifth Peg | 11/1 | $24.32 |
| 4 | 5Just Deeds | 10/1 | $23.58 |
| 5 | 7Prank At Dawn | 3/1 | $8.18 |
| 6 | 7Mizzou | 8/5 | $5.36 |
| 7 | 6Arrival Time | 8/1 | $18.84 |
| 8 | 8Copp | 4/1 | $10.00 |
| 9 | 1Sneaky Good | 1/1 | $4.20 |
| 10 | 5Shelley B | 4/1 | $10.50 |
Recent Churchill Downs Race Sheets
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Recent Churchill Downs Results & Payouts
Churchill Downs Picks — Common Questions
Is there a free Churchill Downs card?
Yes. The first race on every Churchill Downs race sheet is free, with full analysis and no account required. A free account opens the second race too, and every race on the days Churchill Downs is our Track of the Day. The rest of the card is part of a TrackWiz subscription.
Where can I get free Churchill Downs tips?
On this page and each Churchill Downs race sheet. Every sheet gives our top three picks in each race, from TrackWiz ratings and race sims, with the reasoning behind them. Race 1 is free with no account.
What surface does Churchill Downs race on?
Churchill Downs cards run on dirt and turf. Across the last 24 cards, roughly 78% of races were on the dirt.
How many races are on a typical Churchill Downs card?
Churchill Downs cards average 9.8 races, with fields of about 9.9 starters. Distances run from 5 fur to 1 3/8 mi.
When are Churchill Downs picks published?
Churchill Downs picks are published ahead of the first post for that day's card. We have published 62 Churchill Downs sheets; you can get each new one by email before post time.