Horseshoe Indianapolis Race 4 - Race 4 - Maiden Claiming
VAEDRA (4) 3yo by Yoshida having initial appearance for trainer Rey Hernandez. Market as guide. VELVETEEN (3) Right in the mix last run at Fair Grounds. Large claim helps. Will be there at the finish. O G LEMON DROP (8) Agustin Gonzalez Jr trained 3yo by Galilean having first race appearance. Samuel E Bermudez is a pivotal booking. Watch for a sign in the market. PICKLE SHOES (5) Closed off nicely when 4th last time at Turfway Park but back in trip. Coming to a new trainer. Among the major players.

Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Started $43.00 and mediocre display when 12th last run at Turfway Park but gets the perfect gate. Yet to fire this campaign. Might be ridden for luck. Hard to entertain.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 26/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Alex Achard | 54.5kg | - | 12-12-12 | 4 |
| 28.4L | $51.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Alex Achard | 54.5kg | - | 10-10-7 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $34.00 |
| 12/12 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Oscar Villarreal | 54.5kg | - | 9-9-10-12 | 12 |
| 24.3L | $51.00 |
| 9/12 | 17/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | - | 7-7-10-9 | 2 |
| 16.2L | $5.00 |
| 6/7 | 05/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 7-7-7-6 | 4 |
| 31.9L | $10.00 |
| 7/10 | 10/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FT | Ben Curtis | 54kg | - | 9-7-7 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Fernando De La Cruz
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Started $28.00 and struggled with the pace when 10th last run at Turfway Park but will try to take advantage of the gate. Rather have another day.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 61 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-10 | 10 |
| 17.4L | $29.00 |
| 8/10 | 11/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-8 | 3 |
| 13.9L | $34.00 |
| 9/11 | 10/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1006m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 54.5kg | - | 8-9-9 | 5 |
| 15.6L | $51.00 |
| 10/10 | 03/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 51 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1106m | FT | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-10 | 9 |
| 15.9L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Micah Meeks
Weight: 53kgs
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Missed by a narrow margin last run at Fair Grounds. The large claim from Micah Meeks helps. Has definite claims.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 06/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 60 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Cj J Mcmahon | 56.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.88 |
| 3/7 | 13/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 60 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Cj J Mcmahon | 56.5kg | - | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $3.60 |
| 10/11 | 23/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Cj J Mcmahon | 56.5kg | - | 2-1-2-5 | 2 |
| 18.8L | $21.00 |
| 10/12 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Cj J Mcmahon | 55kg | - | 11-12-12-9 | 2 |
| 16.1L | $61.00 |
| 4/5 | 07/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | MY | Mitchell Murrill | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $14.00 |
| 5/5 | 23/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 7L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Jann N. Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Debutant 3yo by Yoshida for trainer Rey Hernandez. Watch the market.

Jockey: Evin A. Roman
Weight: 56kgs
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Jumped at $6.00 and ran past a few when 4th last time at Turfway Park but back to a shorter distance. First appearance for a new trainer. Should run a competitive race.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Danny Sheehy | 57kg | - | 6-6-5-3 | 6 |
| 9L | $5.00 |
| 4/12 | 22/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Danny Sheehy | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-6 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $8.50 |
| 9/11 | 10/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | - | 11-10-10 | 4 |
| 13L | $6.50 |
| 8/9 | 09/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-8 | 5 |
| 21.1L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Alberto Burgos
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Jumped at $14.00 and tailed off to finish 6th last time at Turfway Park. Displays good tactical speed. Small possibility.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 11/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 54.5kg | - | 4-7-5 | 4 |
| 10.1L | $17.00 |
| 3/11 | 27/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1006m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | - | 1-2-3 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Mitchell Murrill
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Back from a 35 week break. At $16.00 lost ground in the run home when 7th last start at Ellis Park. Won't be far away during the run. Hard to see it being competitive today.
Last Starts 247 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 03/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | FAST | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 2-3-7 | 8 |
| 26.25L | $14.00 |
| 9/9 | 11/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FT | Ben Curtis | 54kg | - | 5-7-9 | 1 |
| 29.4L | $20.00 |

Jockey: Samuel E. Bermudez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First race appearance 3yo by Galilean for trainer Agustin Gonzalez Jr. Samuel E Bermudez is a crucial engagement. Betting as a guide.

Jockey: Oscar Villarreal
Weight: 56kgs
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Was $6.50 and ordinary when 6th last run at Turfway Park. Betting is the best guide.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Oscar Villarreal | 56.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $5.50 |
| 8/12 | 10/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Dylan Machado | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-7-5 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $2.75 |
| 5/7 | 30/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/12/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $4.50 |