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Chilukki Stakes Betting Preview

November 18, 2023



The 2023 Chilukki Stakes G3 event will take place on Saturday, November 18 at the historic Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The 10th race of the evening will be held on a one-mile dirt track and has a purse of $300,000. Hidden Connection has the best odds to win this event at 5-2.


  • Date / Track: 11/18/2023 Churchill Downs

  • Post Time: 5:35 PM ET

  • Distance: 1 mile (dirt)

  • Purse: $300,000

Chilukki Stakes Betting Preview

Nine exciting horses are competing in this event. Some have quality experience and recent momentum that could give them an edge here. Based on recent events, it is crucial to see which horses have the best resumes.

None of the horses in the field have recent wins, but four total have recently placed in the top three in their last race. This helps narrow down the most ideal betting opportunities.

Horses with Best Chance to Win

Bettors can get creative with the 2023 Chilukki Stakes, as nine horses can help accommodate various betting strategies. The following horses could help land your exacta or trifecta betting opportunities.

Hidden Connection 5-2

Hidden Connection has four second place finishes out of seven races this year. Recently, she is coming off of a second place finish at the Locust Grove G3 event, showing great momentum here.

In 15 career events this year, she has three wins, five runner-ups, and one third place finish. This shows she has been moderately active within top three finishes in her career.

Nostalgic 9-2

Nostalgic is having a great start to the year, as she has a win, a runner-up, and a third place finish out of her three events. She has a recent third place finish at the Beldame G2 event, which shows she has excellent momentum for this race.

In other events for her career, she has done well in many scenarios for bettors. So far, she has four wins, two runner-ups, and two third place finishes.

Odds, Series Trends and Free Pick

MyBookie showcases the odds for the 2023 Chilukki Stakes. Consider the horses that are best fit for your betting desires.


  • Nostalgic: 9-2

  • Raindrops On Roses: 30-1

  • Hidden Connection: 5-2

  • Oeuvre: 5-1

  • She Can’t Sing: 8-1

  • Braganza: 12-1

  • Falconet: 4-1

  • Be Like Water: 20-1

  • Hot And Sultry: 7-2

Hot And Sultry 7-2

Hot And Sultry is joining this race after she placed fourth in the Derby City Distaff G1 event. She has one win and a third place finish in four events this year.

Looking at her career totals, she has three wins, two runner-ups, and a third place finish in eight events. She has one of the better resumes compared to the field, which should bode well for her chances at victory.

Spooky Express Pick: Hot And Sultry at 7-2 to Win