Horseshoe Indianapolis Race 6 - Race 6 - Maiden Special Weight
SENOR VALENTINE (4) appeals as the leading chance, bringing the best overall consistency and recent racing experience, including a third at Belterra Park last season. STRAITSHOOTINLARRY (1) has been close up in recent runs, finishing fourth twice at Fair Grounds and Delta Downs, and should be competitive again. MUSIC THEORY (6) and PAYTON'S HAMMER (5) both come off midfield efforts and are among the other contenders. CHONDRITE (3) debuts for a strong stable and could show up, while ASTOUND (8) was placed at this trip two starts back.
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Has finished around midfield in all three career starts. Last start 5th of 7 after racing handy at Fair Grounds over 1710m, beaten 7.3L at $17. Draws barrier 1 and looks for improvement but needs to lift to feature.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 06/03/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-4 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $17.00 |
| 4/6 | 12/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | FT | Timothy Thornton | 53kg | - | 1-1-2-3 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $1.80 |
| 4/7 | 24/01/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1674m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 53kg | - | 3-3-3-3 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Mitchell Murrill
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Only start was a distant 9th of 10 at Turfway Park over 1609m, beaten 26L at $15. Blinkers go on for this. Needs to show significant improvement to be a factor.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 11/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Samuel E Bermudez | 54.5kg | - | 10-10-10-10 | 1 |
| 26L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Fernando De La Cruz
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Curlin on debut for Brad H. Cox. Draws barrier 3 with Fernando De La Cruz to ride. Market may provide the best guide to his chances.
Jockey: Samuel E. Bermudez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Returned from a spell with a 5th of 7 at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 1207m, beaten 12.5L. Has placed once from five starts but has struggled to threaten since. Others make more appeal on recent form.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 14/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1207m | FT | Samuel E Bermudez | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/12 | 04/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 69 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Sophie Doyle | 54kg | - | 9-10-8-8 | 11 |
| 19.4L | $61.00 |
| 5/6 | 16/08/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 56 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1674m | GD | Orlando Mojica | 54.5kg | - | 2-3-5-5 | 1 |
| 10L | $3.90 |
| 6/10 | 30/07/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 59 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1509m | GD | Sophie Doyle | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-4 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $19.00 |
| 3/6 | 24/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 60 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1006m | FT | Sophie Doyle | 54kg | - | 5-5-3 | 3 |
| 6L | $2.60 |
Jockey: Pedro Pena
Weight: 51kgs
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Finished 7th of 9 at Keeneland over 1308m last start, beaten 26.8L. Ran 4th at Turfway Park two back over 1006m at $10. Needs to find much more to be competitive here.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 04/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FT | Vincent Cheminaud | 53.5kg | - | 7-9-7 | 2 |
| 26.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1006m | FT | William Antongeorgi Iii | 54.5kg | - | 8-7-8 | 1 |
| 9L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
Debuted with a 5th of 6 at Turfway Park over 1308m, beaten 19.5L at $18. Steps up in trip and wears blinkers. Must improve sharply to figure.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 05/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Oscar Villarreal | 54.5kg | - | 5-6-6 | 4 |
| 19.5L | $18.00 |
Jockey: Martin Garcia
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Has finished 8th in both career starts, most recently at Turfway Park over 1609m, beaten 17.3L at $34. Blinkers applied for the first time. Needs to show a lot more to be in the finish.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 18/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Yarmarie L Correa | 54kg | - | 3-3-7-8 | 7 |
| 17.3L | $34.00 |
| 8/12 | 10/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-5 | 9 |
| 8.8L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Placed 3rd of 12 at Turfway Park over 1609m last start, beaten just 0.2L at $7. That was a clear career best after two unplaced efforts. Can be considered for exotics if holding that form.
Last Starts 68 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 13/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | - | 6-5-6-5 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 11/11 | 07/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | - | 7-8-11-11 | 3 |
| 59.1L | $34.00 |
| 11/12 | 04/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | John R Velazquez | 54kg | - | 5-11-11 | 10 |
| 32.5L | $23.00 |