Advertisement

Churchill Downs Tipsheet: Sunday Longshots and Sunday Stakes (June 21, 2026)

Leading jockey in purple silks on a brown horse speeds down a dirt racetrack with a trailing challenger in green nearby and a blurred crowd in the background.

CHURCHILL DOWNS DATA REPORT
DATE: Sunday, June 21, 2026
SLATE: 11-Race Card
POST TIME: 12:45 PM ET
METRIC FOCUS: C.O.W. (Chance of Winning), Jockey Win %, Trainer ITM %

Clinical analysis of the Sunday program at Churchill Downs. High-volume data sets indicate significant value in mid-card longshots and late-card favorites. Our Artificial Intelligence Picks League (AIPL) models emphasize jockey efficiency and historical surface performance.

Trust our Data. Beat Their Odds.

TOP 5 BETTING OPTIONS (RAYMOND REPORT)

  1. RACE 9: (8) Bold Strength (7-5 ML) – Highest Probability Index.
  2. RACE 1: (3) Rugged Love (3-1 ML) – Peak Jockey/Trainer synergy.
  3. RACE 2: (6) Raising Kane (8-1 ML) – Significant value overlay vs. (1) Gardiner.
  4. RACE 8: (4) Sinatra (15-1 ML) – Elite Jockey Win % (36%).
  5. RACE 11: (9) Silver Sniper (20-1 ML) – Maximum Value Longshot.

RACE #1: MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT

POST TIME: 12:45 PM – 7 1/2 FURLONGS (DIRT)
C.O.W. (CHANCE OF WINNING) ANALYSIS: BULLISH (Grade A)

PICK ORDER M/L HORSE NAME JOCKEY (WIN %)
WIN 3-1 (3) Rugged Love T Gaffalione (29%)
PLACE 20-1 (2) Grind J A Torres (25%)
SHOW 7-2 (6) The Hund L Saez (23%)
JOKER 6-1 (7) Flick A Concepcion (23%)
  • INSIGHT: Rugged Love brings the highest win percentage jockey (Gaffalione) into a high-leverage maiden spot. Trainer ITM (In The Money) percentages favor 2, 7, 1, and 6.
  • EXACTA: 3/2 BOX, 2/6 BOX, 6/7 BOX
  • TRIFECTA: 3/2/6 BOX, 7/2/6 BOX

RACE #2: CLAIMING

POST TIME: 01:15 PM – 6 FURLONGS (DIRT)
SENTIMENT: NEUTRAL (Grade B)

PICK ORDER M/L HORSE NAME JOCKEY (WIN %)
WIN 8-1 (6) Raising Kane K J Asmussen (31%)
PLACE 4-5 (1) Gardiner J L Ortiz (28%)
SHOW 10-1 (2) Curlin’s Gesture T Gaffalione (29%)
JOKER 6-1 (7) Slim Slow Slider J A Torres (25%)
  • INSIGHT: Heavy favorite (1) Gardiner (4-5) is vulnerable to (6) Raising Kane (8-1) based on Asmussen’s recent 31% win rate.
  • EXACTA: 6/1 BOX, 1/2 BOX, 2/7 BOX
  • TRIFECTA: 6/1/2 BOX, 7/1/2 BOX

RACE #3: MAIDEN CLAIMING

POST TIME: 01:44 PM – 5 1/2 FURLONGS (DIRT)
SENTIMENT: BULLISH (Grade A-)

PICK ORDER M/L HORSE NAME JOCKEY (WIN %)
WIN 5-2 (10) Stealing the Show I Ortiz, Jr. (31%)
PLACE 10-1 (3) Crowning Victoria K J Asmussen (31%)
SHOW 10-1 (8) Lumberjill T Gaffalione (29%)
JOKER 8-1 (2) Lily’s Revenge J A Torres (25%)
  • INSIGHT: Irad Ortiz Jr. aboard the (10) establishes a strong baseline. Trainers with best ITM: 10, 3, 7, 5.
  • EXACTA: 10/3 BOX, 3/8 BOX, 8/2 BOX
  • TRIFECTA: 10/3/8 BOX, 2/3/8 BOX

RACE #4: MAIDEN CLAIMING

POST TIME: 02:15 PM – 1 1/16 MILES (TURF)
SENTIMENT: BEARISH (Value Hunt)

PICK ORDER M/L HORSE NAME JOCKEY (WIN %)
WIN 15-1 (3) Blackwing F Arrieta (33%)
PLACE 6-1 (11) Lightning Run I Ortiz, Jr. (31%)
SHOW 15-1 (10) Little Bit Angel B J Hernandez, Jr. (31%)
JOKER 3-1 (4) Daring Madison J L Ortiz (28%)
  • INSIGHT: High-value pick (3) Blackwing at 15-1 carries Arrieta (33% win rate). Major upset potential against the chalk.
  • EXACTA: 3/11 BOX, 11/10 BOX, 10/4 BOX
  • TRIFECTA: 3/11/10 BOX, 4/11/10 BOX

RACE #5: STARTER ALLOWANCE

POST TIME: 02:47 PM – 1 1/16 MILES (DIRT)
SENTIMENT: NEUTRAL (Grade B)

PICK ORDER M/L HORSE NAME JOCKEY (WIN %)
WIN 7-2 (5) Petoskey Stones I Ortiz, Jr. (31%)
PLACE 15-1 (7) Il Cavallino B J Hernandez, Jr. (31%)
SHOW 8-1 (4) Izzy d’Oro E Esquivel (29%)
JOKER 6-1 (3) Bourbon Flight J L Ortiz (28%)
  • INSIGHT: (5) Petoskey Stones has the tactical advantage. Trainers 5 and 10 lead ITM rankings.
  • EXACTA: 5/7 BOX, 7/4 BOX, 4/3 BOX
  • TRIFECTA: 5/7/4 BOX, 3/7/4 BOX

RACE #6: CLAIMING

POST TIME: 03:19 PM – 6 1/2 FURLONGS (DIRT)
SENTIMENT: NEUTRAL (Grade B-)

PICK ORDER M/L HORSE NAME JOCKEY (WIN %)
WIN 4-1 (6) Curahee M Gutierrez (28%)
PLACE 5-1 (4) Nabokov T Gaffalione (29%)
SHOW 8-1 (10) Invulnerable C A Torres (26%)
JOKER 8-1 (8) Osbourne J R Leparoux (27%)
  • INSIGHT: Open field. (6) Curahee preferred in a sprint that favors early speed.
  • EXACTA: 6/4 BOX, 4/10 BOX, 10/8 BOX
  • TRIFECTA: 6/4/10 BOX, 8/4/10 BOX

RACE #7: CLAIMING

POST TIME: 03:53 PM – 1 MILE (TURF)
SENTIMENT: BULLISH (Grade A)

PICK ORDER M/L HORSE NAME JOCKEY (WIN %)
WIN 4-1 (1) Raconteuse F Arrieta (33%)
PLACE 15-1 (4) Got Gone A Achard (31%)
SHOW 3-1 (9) Back Ring Buzz T Gaffalione (29%)
JOKER 9-2 (10) Plot C A Torres (26%)
  • INSIGHT: (1) Raconteuse has the rail and the hot hand in Arrieta. Trainers 1 and 9 are the sharpest in the field.
  • EXACTA: 1/4 BOX, 4/9 BOX, 9/10 BOX
  • TRIFECTA: 1/4/9 BOX, 10/4/9 BOX

RACE #8: MAIDEN CLAIMING

POST TIME: 04:25 PM – 6 FURLONGS (DIRT)
SENTIMENT: BEARISH (Extreme Value)

PICK ORDER M/L HORSE NAME JOCKEY (WIN %)
WIN 15-1 (4) Sinatra S Pauly (36%)
PLACE 4-1 (10) Captain Mercury I Ortiz, Jr. (31%)
SHOW 8-1 (1) Tapcon K J Asmussen (31%)
JOKER 5-1 (5) D Bigalow M Gutierrez (28%)
  • INSIGHT: Longshot Alert. (4) Sinatra at 15-1 is paired with the highest percentage jockey on the card (Pauly, 36%). This is a data-driven mispricing by the morning line.
  • EXACTA: 4/10 BOX, 10/1 BOX, 1/5 BOX
  • TRIFECTA: 4/10/1 BOX, 5/10/1 BOX

RACE #9: ALLOWANCE

POST TIME: 04:56 PM – 7 FURLONGS (DIRT)
SENTIMENT: BULLISH (Grade A+)

PICK ORDER M/L HORSE NAME JOCKEY (WIN %)
WIN 7-5 (8) Bold Strength I Ortiz, Jr. (31%)
PLACE 6-1 (5) Timing Difference B J Hernandez, Jr. (31%)
SHOW 5-1 (1) Only Phil J L Ortiz (28%)
JOKER 8-1 (6) Gamblers Tail T Gaffalione (29%)
  • INSIGHT: Heavy favorite (8) Bold Strength is the anchor for multi-race wagers. Top Trainer ITM: 8, 2, 3, 4.
  • EXACTA: 8/5 BOX, 5/1 BOX, 1/6 BOX
  • TRIFECTA: 8/5/1 BOX, 6/5/1 BOX

RACE #10: ALLOWANCE OPTIONAL CLAIMING

POST TIME: 05:28 PM – 5 1/2 FURLONGS (TURF)
SENTIMENT: NEUTRAL (Grade B)

PICK ORDER M/L HORSE NAME JOCKEY (WIN %)
WIN 12-1 (4) Sanctify F Arrieta (33%)
PLACE 3-1 (7) Sadie Earp I Ortiz, Jr. (31%)
SHOW 2-1 (6) Dangherecomesshang J L Ortiz (28%)
JOKER 7-2 (9) Cloe T Gaffalione (29%)
  • INSIGHT: (4) Sanctify offers double-digit value with Arrieta (33%). Target the 4/7/6 trifecta for maximum yield.
  • EXACTA: 4/7 BOX, 7/6 BOX, 6/9 BOX
  • TRIFECTA: 4/7/6 BOX, 9/7/6 BOX

RACE #11: MAIDEN CLAIMING

POST TIME: 05:59 PM – 1 MILE (DIRT)
SENTIMENT: BEARISH (Value Finale)

PICK ORDER M/L HORSE NAME JOCKEY (WIN %)
WIN 20-1 (9) Silver Sniper F Arrieta (33%)
PLACE 10-1 (2) Meanstepper E A Roman (31%)
SHOW 15-1 (8) Bedeviled K J Asmussen (31%)
JOKER 15-1 (11) Culper Code E Esquivel (29%)
  • INSIGHT: Closing the card with massive value. (9) Silver Sniper at 20-1 is the play of the day for vertical bettors. Arrieta maintains a 33% efficiency rate into the finale.
  • EXACTA: 9/2 BOX, 2/8 BOX, 8/11 BOX
  • TRIFECTA: 9/2/8 BOX, 11/2/8 BOX

DATA SUMMARY

Churchill Downs on Sunday features an unusual concentration of high-win-percentage jockeys on mid-to-longshot horses. Arrieta (33%) and Pauly (36%) represent significant statistical advantages over the current morning lines. Bettors are advised to focus on the Jockey/Trainer ITM synergies identified in the modules above.

For more detailed stats, analytics, and predictions, visit ATS Stats.

Follow ATS Stats on Google News: https://news.google.com/search?q=site%3Aatsstats.com&hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen