Horseshoe Indianapolis Race 1 - Race 1 - Maiden Special Weight
SAMCELOT (2) appeals off a last start 2nd here over 1207m on 14 Apr, racing on the speed and beaten 6.8L. PLAYONWORDS (4) drops back 201m after sitting handy at Keeneland over 1408m (6th, beaten 7.8L); prior he led and held 3rd at Turfway Park over 1308m, beaten 2.3L. Heavy track today; both have shown early pace and look the key chances.
Jockey: Fernando De La Cruz
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Exodus draws the rail and carries 55.5kg under Fernando De La Cruz. Three-year-old colt for Brad H. Cox by Not This Time out of Moon Medal (Medaglia D'Oro). Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Joseph D. Ramos
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Stays at 1207m on a 22-day turnaround. Last start 2nd of 7 at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 1207m on 14 Apr 2026, beaten 6.8L by Hot Days Ahead on FT with 55.5kg. Prior run 9th of 10 at Fair Grounds over 1207m on 20 Dec 2025, beaten 19.3L at $41. Blinkers go on and he draws barrier 2; has place claims.
Last Starts 23 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 | 14/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1207m | FT | Joseph D Ramos | 55.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | - | 5-7-9 | 8 |
| 19.3L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Evin A. Roman
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Jr Bartholomew, a 3yo colt by Danish Dynaformer, draws barrier 3 for trainer Jose Cazares with Evin A. Roman to ride. Set to carry 55.5kg. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Back in trip and draws better from barrier 4. Last start 6th of 12 after racing handy at Keeneland over 1408m on 19 Apr, beaten 7.8L on FT with 54.5kg behind Non Conforming. Two runs back 3rd of 6 at Turfway Park over 1308m (Maiden Claiming 79), led throughout and beaten 2.3L at $18. Blinkers today and up 1kg to 55.5kg with Edgar Morales riding for Karyn Wittek; can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 19/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 20/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $18.00 |
| 4/10 | 06/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | - | 1-2-2-2 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $20.00 |
Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Constitution for trainer Rodolphe Brisset, drawn barrier 5 with 55.5kg. Ridden by Marcelino Pedroza, Jr., out of Galina Point (by Saffir). Has place claims.
Jockey: Rodney A. Prescott
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Three-year-old gelding comes off a 76-day let-up. Last start 8th of 11 after settling 7th at Turfway Park over 1207 on 19 Feb, beaten 12.5L on FT, with 54.5 at $21 behind Stackin Sats. Draws 7 and rises to 55.5 with Rodney A. Prescott for Brian Waltz, staying at the trip. Can improve with experience.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 19/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Rodney A Prescott | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-8 | 6 |
| 12.5L | $21.00 |