Horseshoe Indianapolis Race 5 - Race 5 - Maiden Claiming
He’s A Charmer (8) appeals dropping from a Keeneland MSW where he was 12th over 1609m after a strong Fair Grounds run prior when 3rd over 1609m, beaten 0.9L on speed. ROSIE'S WORDS (6) brings a near-miss at Turfway over 1609m in February (2nd, 0.1L) and can settle handy. MORAL MAN (3) has consistent claiming-form efforts at Fair Grounds, including 2nd over 1609m then 3rd next start, and maps to get a soft run. The Fed’s Plot (9) showed pace at Turfway last start when 5th over 1609m, 6.9L, and has a prior narrow 2nd at 1710m to note.
Jockey: Joseph D. Ramos
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Back in trip after a tough last start 9th of 9 at Keeneland over 1710m on 18 Apr, beaten 55.8L in Maiden Claiming company after racing handy early with 53.5kg. Debut run 10th of 10 at Turfway Park over 1609m on 11 Mar, led early before fading late at $12 with 54.5kg behind Winter Holiday. Blinkers go on and draws barrier 1 with Joseph D. Ramos up for Daniel Leitch. Needs sharp improvement but can find a better run from the rail.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-6-9 | 3 |
| 55.8L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 11/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-9 | 2 |
| 30L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Mitchell Murrill
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Second-up after 66 days, draws barrier 2 with 54.5kg for Mitchell Murrill. Debut at Fair Grounds over 1609m on 7 Mar in MSW 97, finished 8th of 11, beaten 8.6L on firm, after settling back; $10, behind Cruisin Chuck. Drops 1kg and improves two gates from that run for Brad H. Cox. Can improve with the run under the belt.
Last Starts 67 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 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 97 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Timothy Thornton | 55.5kg | - | 9-11-11-11 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Fernando De La Cruz
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Second two back at Fair Grounds over 1609m on 12 Feb, beaten 2.3L by Lucky N Lawless at $13 after leading. Last start 5th of 8 at Fair Grounds over 1609m on 20 Mar, beaten 19.8L on FT with 53kg at $10. Blinkers go on, draws barrier 3, and carries 54.5kg with Fernando De La Cruz for Daniel Simpson. Can feature with a soft run on the speed.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 20/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FT | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 53kg | - | 5-5-4-6 | 8 |
| 19.8L | $10.00 |
| 7/10 | 05/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-6-6 | 4 |
| 14.1L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 12/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $6.50 |
| 6/10 | 01/01/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-6-6 | 4 |
| 10.9L | $10.00 |
| 12/12 | 27/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Cruz Fernando De La | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-12 | 10 |
| 12.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/12 | 27/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 61 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FM | Mitchell Murrill | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-3 | 5 |
| 4L | $17.00 |
| 5/6 | 06/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 64 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FT | Mitchell Murrill | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Ronald Hisby
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Second-up after debuting at Keeneland over 1207m on 24 Apr, finishing 9th of 9, beaten 42.8L on fast going. Drops 402m in trip and draws better from barrier 4 after jumping widest last time. Needs sharp improvement but can improve with the run.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 24/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Agustin Gomez | 54.5kg | - | 9-9-9 | 9 |
| 42.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Back in trip 402m after a 51-day break. Last start 7th of 8 at Oaklawn Park over 1207m on 22 Mar, beaten 18.5L in Maiden Claiming 68 with 55.5kg at $8. Prior run 6th of 9 over 1710m there on 28 Feb, beaten 24L in Maiden Optional Claiming 81 after racing handy at $16. Blinkers go on and carries 54.5kg; can improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 22/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 55.5kg | - | 5-6-7 | 4 |
| 18.5L | $8.00 |
| 6/9 | 28/02/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-6 | 6 |
| 24L | $16.00 |
| 10/10 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 10-10-10 | 6 |
| 32.8L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Luis D. Perez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Back in trip after leading and fading last start at Laurel Park over 1710m on 12 Apr, 7th of 7 beaten 17L on firm with 53.5kg. Best run two back at Turfway Park over 1609m on 13 Feb, runner-up by 0.1L in a Maiden Claiming 72 at $11 with 54.5kg. Carries 54.5kg again with Luis D. Perez for Ethan W. West; blinkers go on. Can feature with a softer run at this distance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 12/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Sheldon Russell | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-5 | 1 |
| 17L | $0.00 |
| 2/12 | 13/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
| 5/9 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-6 | 9 |
| 6.4L | $3.70 |
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 31-day break after a much-improved 4th at Keeneland over 1408m on 11 Apr, beaten 2.3L on a fast track carrying 56.5kg, finishing behind Dispersion. Prior run was 7th of 7 at Aqueduct over 1308m on 19 Oct 2025, beaten 50.8L at $5. Steps up 201m in trip, draws barrier 7, and carries 56kg for Ben Curtis for Wayne M. Catalano. Can feature with further improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Ben Curtis | 56.5kg | - | 7-6-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 19/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Dylan Davis | 56kg | - | 6-7-7 | 7 |
| 50.8L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Placed two runs back when 3rd at Fair Grounds over 1609m on 7 Mar, led throughout and beaten 0.9L at $11. Last start finished 12th of 12 at Keeneland over 1609m on 3 Apr, beaten 19.9L on good going after racing handy early. Blinkers go on and draws barrier 8; 39 days since that run. Can feature with a return to his March effort.
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 | 03/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 96 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | GD | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-6-11 | 7 |
| 19.9L | $0.00 |
| 3/11 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 97 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Cj J Mcmahon | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.9L | $11.00 |
| 10/12 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Cj J Mcmahon | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-6-10 | 10 |
| 20.8L | $51.00 |
| 7/12 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 94 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Cj J Mcmahon | 54.5kg | - | 2-3-4-6 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $13.00 |
| 5/12 | 27/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Cj J Mcmahon | 54.5kg | - | 10-10-10-8 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $8.50 |
| 5/11 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 8-9-8-7 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 61-day break after finishing 5th at Turfway Park over 1609m on 12 Mar, beaten 6.9L after racing handy at $5.50 with 57kg. Best run was a narrow 2nd at Presque Isle Downs over 1710m on 24 Jun, beaten 0.1L at $2.60. Carries 56kg here from barrier 9 with blinkers on and Adam Beschizza riding for Kelsey Danner. Can feature with a patient ride.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 12/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 57kg | - | 2-2-2-3 | 8 |
| 6.9L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 24/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1710m | FAST | Sofia Vives | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.60 |
| 5/6 | 10/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1674m | FAST | Antonio A Gallardo | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-5-5 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $2.45 |
| 6/12 | 11/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 94 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | - | 12-10-9-8 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $61.00 |
| 10/12 | 12/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | - | 8-7-7-6 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $26.00 |
| 7/11 | 05/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1408m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | - | 11-10-7 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Second-up after 74 days, with blinkers on. Last start 6th of 8 at Turfway Park over 1609m on 27 Feb, beaten 40L at $4.40 after racing back. Three-year-old gelding by The Factor for Michelle Nihei; Gerardo Corrales rides from barrier 11. Can improve with added fitness, but needs to lift.
Last Starts 75 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 | 27/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Vincent Cheminaud | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-6-6 | 6 |
| 40L | $4.40 |
Jockey: Oscar Villarreal
Weight: 56kgs
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Back in trip after finishing 6th of 6 at Keeneland over 1710m on 24 Apr, beaten 18.3L on fast going with 57kg. Earlier form included a 3rd at Woodbine over 1609m on 15 Jun (FM), beaten 6.1L at $3.60. Draws wide in barrier 12 with Oscar Villarreal for William P. Mccall III and carries 56kg, down 1kg. Can feature with a return to his better mile form.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 24/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 57kg | - | 6-6-6-6 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 63 | $36,100.00 | Woodbine | 1609m | FM | Jose Luis Campos | 54kg | - | 6-6-5-5 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $3.60 |
| 4/7 | 25/05/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 74 | $49,200.00 | Woodbine | 1710m | FT | Austin Adams | 49.5kg | - | 6-5-5-4 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 03/05/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 70 | $49,200.00 | Woodbine | 1207m | FT | Austin Adams | 50.5kg | - | 8-7-5 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $13.00 |
| 5/9 | 18/08/2024 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 71 | $65,699.00 | Woodbine | 1207m | FT | Jose Luis Campos | 55kg | - | 8-8-8 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Second-up after a 61-day break. Last start 5th of 11 at Turfway Park over 1609m on 12 Mar, beaten 4L in a Maiden Claiming 72 at $11 after improving into the run. Blinkers go on and draws barrier 13 with 54.5kg for Danny Sheehy for trainer Thomas Molloy. Can improve with fitness and the gear change.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 12/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 54.5kg | - | 8-6-6-5 | 8 |
| 4L | $11.00 |