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Raymond Track Report – Churchill Downs Tipsheet (Wed. Sept 17, 2025)

The ponies are rolling into Churchill Downs this Wednesday with nine strong races on the dirt, and the Raymond Track Report has you covered with the best Win, Place, Show, Exacta, and Trifecta recommendations.

Our tipsheets aren’t just numbers on a page – they’re built from jockey win percentages, trainer trends, and market-style analysis you won’t find in the program. And remember: we’ve got every major track covered daily inside our Premium Horse Racing Section at ATSSTATS.com. If Churchill isn’t your flavor, we’ve got Saratoga, Belmont at the Big A, Parx, Gulfstream, Woodbine, and more waiting for you.


🔹 Race 1 – Claiming ($57,000) – 6F Dirt – 12:45 PM

  • Win: (7) Brooklynn Drew – T. Gaffalione (31%)
  • Place: (8) Misty Muppet – C. A. Torres (30%)
  • Show: (1) Baytown Butterfly – O. Bocachica (28%)
  • Joker: (2) Fancy Fascinator – J. Padron-Barcenas (26%)

💡 Exacta Plays: 7/8, 8/1, 1/2
💡 Trifecta Boxes: 7/8/1, 2/8/1


🔹 Race 2 – Starter Allowance ($60,000) – 6F Dirt – 1:14 PM

  • Win: (2) Mister Kelly – O. Hernandez (41%) [Value Pick at 20-1]
  • Place: (4) Turn Up the Trees – T. Gaffalione (31%)
  • Show: (1) Busk – C. Barbosa (28%)
  • Joker: (3) Sergeant Gump – W. A. Rodriguez

💡 Exacta: 2/4, 4/1, 1/3
💡 Trifecta: 2/4/1, 3/4/1


🔹 Race 3 – Maiden Claiming ($57,000) – 1 1/16M Dirt – 1:43 PM

  • Win: (6) Trapped in Time – C. J. Hernandez (43%)
  • Place: (9) Off the Deck – J. L. Ortiz (37%)
  • Show: (1) Federal Agent – I. Ortiz, Jr. (31%)
  • Joker: (4) Court of Appeal – T. Gaffalione

💡 Exacta: 6/9, 9/1, 1/4
💡 Trifecta: 6/9/1, 4/9/1


🔹 Race 4 – Claiming ($55,000) – 1M Dirt – 2:13 PM

  • Win: (5) Texas Red Hot – J. L. Ortiz (37%)
  • Place: (6) Synthesis – I. Ortiz, Jr. (31%)
  • Show: (4) Master Game – T. Gaffalione (31%)
  • Joker: (8) Saltwater Cowboy – C. A. Torres

💡 Exacta: 5/6, 6/4, 4/8
💡 Trifecta: 5/6/4, 8/6/4


🔹 Race 5 – Maiden Special Weight ($92,000) – 6F Dirt – 2:45 PM

  • Win: (7) Crevalla de Vil – J. L. Ortiz
  • Place: (2) Sacred Prayer – I. Ortiz, Jr.
  • Show: (4) Fade to Gold – T. Gaffalione
  • Joker: (13) Supersonic Agenda – T. Houghton

💡 Exacta: 7/2, 2/4, 4/13
💡 Trifecta: 7/2/4, 13/2/4


🔹 Race 6 – Starter Allowance ($83,000) – 7F Dirt – 3:17 PM

  • Win: (1) Uncle William – J. L. Ortiz
  • Place: (3) Norwich – T. Gaffalione
  • Show: (7) Curlin’s Gesture – C. A. Torres
  • Joker: (5) Ravens Dream – E. Asmussen

💡 Exacta: 1/3, 3/7, 7/5
💡 Trifecta: 1/3/7, 5/3/7


🔹 Race 7 – Maiden Special Weight ($92,000) – 6F Dirt – 3:48 PM

  • Win: (12) Endless Glory – J. L. Ortiz
  • Place: (9) Hoops Rivalry – I. Ortiz, Jr.
  • Show: (4) Queen of Queens – T. Gaffalione
  • Joker: (6) Freaks Go – C. A. Torres

💡 Exacta: 12/9, 9/4, 4/6
💡 Trifecta: 12/9/4, 6/9/4


🔹 Race 8 – Starter Allowance ($76,000) – 6.5F Dirt – 4:19 PM

  • Win: (4) Gloriette – J. L. Ortiz
  • Place: (8) Our Liberty Belle – I. Ortiz, Jr.
  • Show: (6) Promises to Dance – T. Gaffalione
  • Joker: (9) De’ Ans Eighty – C. A. Torres

💡 Exacta: 4/8, 8/6, 6/9
💡 Trifecta: 4/8/6, 9/8/6


🔹 Race 9 – Maiden Claiming ($48,000) – 1M Dirt – 4:50 PM

  • Win: (2) Steel Venom – J. L. Ortiz
  • Place: (1) Fine Vino – I. Ortiz, Jr.
  • Show: (3) Helm Place – T. Gaffalione
  • Joker: (10) Seven Taylors – E. Asmussen

💡 Exacta: 2/1, 1/3, 3/10
💡 Trifecta: 2/1/3, 10/1/3


🎯 Final Word

The Raymond Track Report for Churchill Downs is locked, loaded, and ready to chttps://atsstats.com/https://www.atsstats.com/horse-racing-tipsheet-2/ash. Whether you’re chasing Exacta boxes, hammering Trifectas, or looking for that sneaky Joker play, today’s card offers plenty of angles.

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Ron Raymond

Ron Raymond is a well-known sports handicapper who runs ATS Stats and the Raymond REPORT. He has over 21 years of experience in the industry and provides expert analysis and predictions for various sports, including football, baseball, hockey, and basketball.

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