Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, September 17, 2025

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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Brooklynn Drew 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Misty Muppet 3.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Musical Prayer 4.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Mink Stole 6.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Fancy Fascinator 6.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Onmywaytosavthday 10.00 6.5 12-1
5 5 Streaking 10.00 6.5 12-1
1 1 Baytown Butterfly 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Busk 1.00 1 2-1
8 8 Shape Note 3.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Turn Up the Trees 3.50 1.6 3-1
7 7 Spycraft 10.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Mine Own Star 15.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Mister Kelly 20.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Ready to Roll 20.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Sergeant Gump 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Federal Agent 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Tingus Pingus 3.50 1.2 2-1
6 6 Trapped in Time (IRE) 4.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Court of Appeal 5.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Consequential 6.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 Stolen Power 10.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Off the Deck 10.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Bagg O Time 12.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Cosmic Collission 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Saltwater Cowboy 3.50 1 2-1
11 11 Sir Saffer 4.50 1.4 3-1
6 6 Synthesis 5.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Texas Red Hot 6.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Master Game 6.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Slip Mahoney 6.00 1.9 4-1
10 10 Critical Threat 10.00 3.5 7-1
9 9 Winston Wolf 10.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 The Thunderer 15.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Alejandro 20.00 7.2 14-1
1 1 Cool Rags 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
14 14 Jetty’s Home 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Fade to Gold 3.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Noroomformischief 3.50 1.8 3-1
11 11 Corbet’s Crush 4.50 2.3 4-1
7 7 Crevalla de Vil 5.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Sudden Squall 10.00 5 9-1
15 15 Statutory 10.00 5 9-1
2 2 Sacred Prayer 10.00 5 9-1
13 13 Supersonic Agenda 12.00 6 11-1
9 9 Listentourmother 12.00 6 11-1
6 6 Click 15.00 7.5 14-1
1 1 Scot’s Law 20.00 10 19-1
8 8 G Rocks 20.00 10 19-1
12 12 Lovely Summer 20.00 10 19-1
10 10 Trapped 30.00 15 28-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Uncle William 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Norwich 3.50 1.8 3-1
2 2 Remi’s Moon 4.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Curlin’s Gesture 4.50 2.6 5-1
4 4 Moral 5.00 3 6-1
5 5 Ravens Dream 6.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Major Dax 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
14 14 Sway House 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Grand Luxx 3.50 1 2-1
10 10 It Ain’t Like That 4.00 1.4 3-1
9 9 Hoops Rivalry 4.50 1.9 3-1
15 15 Lolly Poppin 5.00 2.3 4-1
8 8 A P Sweetheart 6.00 3.1 6-1
11 11 Stella Guitar 8.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Freaks Go 10.00 6.5 12-1
12 12 Endless Glory 10.00 6.5 12-1
2 2 Happy Keira 12.00 8.2 16-1
7 7 Sticker Shocked 12.00 8.2 16-1
13 13 Smokin Hot Stuff 15.00 10.8 20-1
5 5 By La Rina 20.00 15 28-1
3 3 Mighty Nora 20.00 15 28-1
4 4 Queen of Queens 20.00 15 28-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Our Liberty Belle 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 De’ Ans Eighty 4.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Gloriette 4.50 1.9 4-1
6 6 Promises to Dance 6.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Outrageously 6.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Mazoku 10.00 5.1 10-1
11 11 Sassy and Bold 10.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 She’s No Angel 12.00 6.3 12-1
1 1 Chief Lady 15.00 8.1 15-1
5 5 Honey Hauler 20.00 11 21-1
10 10 Progeny 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Steel Venom 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Cinister Cix 4.50 1.2 2-1
1 1 Fine Vino 5.00 1.4 3-1
8 8 Harbe 5.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Helm Place 6.00 1.9 3-1
10 10 Seven Taylors 8.00 2.7 5-1
11 11 Rich Vino 10.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 No Mor Stones 10.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Ryu Mo 15.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 Penei 15.00 5.7 11-1
12 12 Primo Canary 20.00 7.8 15-1
7 7 Southern Bullet 30.00 12 23-1

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.