Horseshoe Indianapolis Race 7 - Race 7 - Maiden Special Weight
CANDY CANE CRAIN (10) brings the most reliable recent form at the mile, with seconds at Turfway over 1609m beaten 0.1L and at Oaklawn beaten 0.3L, and looks the one to beat. TERRE HAUTE (6) appeals as the main danger after a 3rd at Turfway over 1207m, then 4th in a Keeneland MSW over 1710m, suggesting the 1609m suits. ROKTAR (7) was 3rd at Laurel over 1710m last start after racing handy and can figure dropping slightly in trip. EN POINTE (5) was on speed before weakening to 6th here over 1609m and could improve. BOONESBORO (11) resumes and adds blinkers after showing early speed in two juvenile MSWs.
Jockey: Andres Calleja
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second-up after a 32-day break. Last start 7th of 10 at Keeneland over 1308m on 10 Apr, beaten 16.8L on fast going after racing back from gate 10 with 53.5kg. Draws barrier 1 now and rises to 55.5kg, with Andres Calleja again riding for Ron Thompson. Can improve from the inside draw.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FT | Andres Calleja | 53.5kg | - | 8-9-8 | 10 |
| 16.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-up after 227 days and adds blinkers. Only run was 7th of 8 at Aqueduct over 1609m on 27 Sep, beaten 14.1L on FT, $14, after settling back from barrier 8. Switches to Brad H. Cox with Fernando De La Cruz riding and draws barrier 2 with 55.5kg. Can improve with the gear change and new stable.
Last Starts 228 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 | 27/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Dylan Davis | 54kg | - | 6-7-7-7 | 8 |
| 14.1L | $14.00 |
Jockey: Irving Moncada
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Back in trip 301m and up 2kg after a tough last start 8th of 10 at Keeneland over 1308m on 10 Apr, beaten 22.1L on fast going after racing handy. Prior run was 3rd of 5 at Turfway Park over 1207m on 13 Mar, beaten 8.5L at $2.88. Cheek pieces go on and he draws barrier 4 for Doug F. O'Neill with Irving Moncada up. Can improve with the set-up.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FT | Antonio Fresu | 53.5kg | - | 1-3-6 | 1 |
| 22.1L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 13/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Victor R Carrasco | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $2.88 |
Jockey: Mitchell Murrill
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third-up 21 days between runs and adds blinkers. Last start 6th of 8 after racing handy at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 1609m on 21 Apr, beaten 9L on FT with 55.5kg behind Astound. Prior run 9th of 10 at Turfway Park over 1609m on 11 Mar, beaten 26L on FT at $15. Can improve with the gear change and race fitness.
Last Starts 22 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 | 21/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FT | Mitchell Murrill | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-3-7 | 2 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 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: Alex Achard
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Back in trip after finishing 4th at Keeneland over 1710m on 11 Apr, beaten 10.3L on firm going. Two runs in, with a 3rd at Turfway Park over 1207m on 21 Mar at $26 after closing from the rear. Carries 55.5kg here, up 1kg, from barrier 6 with Alex Achard for John Ennis. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 54.5kg | - | 8-9-8-8 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/11 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 54.5kg | - | 8-9-4 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third-up after 30 days, comes off a 3rd at Laurel Park over 1710m on 12 Apr, beaten 5.5L in a Maiden Special Weight, sitting handy throughout behind Copper Ghost. Earlier finished 5th of 5 at Turfway Park over 1609m on 14 Mar, beaten 16.8L at $8. Carries 55.5kg here with blinkers on, and draws barrier 7 for Edgar Morales for Ethan W. West. Can improve with the added gear and race fitness.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 12/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Jevian Toledo | 53kg | - | 2-2-2-3 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Alex Achard | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-3-5 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Luis Contreras
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third-up off 52 days. Last start 8th of 9 after settling last at Turfway Park over 1609m on 21 Mar, beaten 16.8L with 54.5kg at $7.50; winner was Celtic Flame. Prior run 7th of 12 over 1308m there on 21 Feb, beaten 14.8L at $17. Steps out from barrier 8 with Luis Contreras for Eoin G. Harty and rises 1kg. Needs sharp improvement but can improve with added race fitness.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | - | 9-9-9-9 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $7.50 |
| 7/12 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 12-10-8 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $17.00 |
Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Back in trip with a 2kg weight rise and wider draw after a tough last-start 8th of 8 at Churchill Downs over 2012m on 26 Apr, beaten 54L on fast going with 53.5kg. Best effort this season was 3rd of 5 at Fair Grounds over 1710m on 7 Mar, beaten 7.3L at $13. Settled rearward in recent runs; needs to find his Fair Grounds form. Can improve back in distance and has place claims with a cleaner run.
Last Starts 17 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 | 26/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 2012m | FT | James Graham | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-8-8-8 | 1 |
| 54L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | James Graham | 53kg | - | 5-5-5-4 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | James Graham | 54.5kg | - | 9-9-7 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $26.00 |
| 8/11 | 29/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | James Graham | 54kg | - | 11-11-11 | 3 |
| 16L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Back to 1609m after a 10.8L 4th at Oaklawn Park over 1710m on 12 Apr, settling back and running on late with 54.5kg. Prior run was a 9.8L 3rd at the same track/trip on 28 Feb in Maiden Optional Claiming, SP $4.80. Best figure this prep came when 2nd by 0.3L at 1609m on 6 Feb, and he’s 0:2-2-1 at the mile. Can feature with the right run from barrier 10.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 12/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-5-4 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 28/02/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-5-3 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $4.80 |
| 2/12 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55kg | - | 4-5-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-4-3 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $2.45 |
| 2/11 | 04/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Julien R Leparoux | 54kg | - | 8-7-6-3 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Declan Cannon
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-up after 220 days. Last start 7th of 11 at Keeneland over 1207m on 4 Oct, beaten 10.9L on FT, $7.50, after racing handy then weakening behind Heartily. Prior run 6th of 12 at Kentucky Downs over 1207m on 30 Aug, beaten 4.9L on FM at $4 when up on the speed. Blinkers go on and up 402m; can improve.
Last Starts 221 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 04/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | - | 4-4-6 | 6 |
| 10.9L | $7.50 |
| 6/12 | 30/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1207m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | - | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second-up after 48 days. Last start 10th of 12 at Turfway Park over 1308m on 25 Mar, beaten 14.5L by Ancient History, with 53.5kg at $11 after settling 5th then 6th. Steps up 301m and carries 55.5kg from barrier 12 for Adam Beschizza; trained by Kelsey Danner. Can improve with added fitness and the rise in trip.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 25/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | - | 5-6-10 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Jann N. Hernandez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes off a 60-day break after a solid 2nd at Turfway Park over 1308m on 13 Mar, beaten 5.5L by Culoir at $12 with 54.5kg. Prior run was 5th over 1006m there on 28 Feb, 5.8L off the winner at $14. Wide draw 13 and up 1kg to 55.5kg. Can feature with a repeat of the latest effort.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 13/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Jann N Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-5 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $12.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1006m | FT | Jann N Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-5 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $14.00 |
| 9/12 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Jann N Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 1-2-7 | 12 |
| 21.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Jann N Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 1-2-3 | 7 |
| 7.9L | $26.00 |
| 3/9 | 16/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FM | Jann N Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 7L | $41.00 |