Horseshoe Indianapolis Race 6 - Race 6 - Maiden Special Weight
PAYTON'S HAMMER (5) brings the most solid recent figure here after a 3rd at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 1609m, beaten 2.8L, and looks the one to beat stepping slightly up in trip. BHATIA (7) has competitive mile form, including a 3rd at Turfway over 1609m before a 5th at Keeneland over 1710m, and appeals as the main danger. HYPERLINK (1) has twice placed this season and was 3rd at Keeneland over 1207m, and draws well to get his chance stretching out. HICKMAN CREEK (8) was 5th at Keeneland over 1710m and can figure with similar stalking tactics.
Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second-up this season and drawn the rail for Steven M. Asmussen with Keith J. Asmussen up. Last start 3rd of 6 at Keeneland over 1207m on 24 Apr, beaten 6L on FT, carrying 53.5kg after settling handy behind winner Easy Dial. Earlier 3rd of 11 at Ellis Park over 1408m on 11 Aug, beaten 3.5L at $29 from a wide gate. Can feature with further fitness and the soft draw.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 24/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 3-4-4 | 6 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 3/11 | 11/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | FAST | Erik Asmussen | 54kg | - | 6-5-4 | 15 |
| 3.5L | $29.00 |
| 6/8 | 12/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FT | Florent Geroux | 54kg | - | 6-5-5 | 8 |
| 14.9L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Samuel E. Bermudez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Back in trip after leading early then fading for 7th of 8 at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 1609m on 21 Apr, beaten 10.3L in a Maiden Special Weight 79. Prior run 5th of 7 over 1207m here on 14 Apr, beaten 12.5L in MSW 81. Barrier improves to 2 and sticks at 55.5kg with Samuel E. Bermudez riding for Jose Cazares. Needs to lift but can improve with a softer run from the gate.
Last Starts 29 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 | 21/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FT | Samuel E Bermudez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-6 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $0.00 |
| 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: Alberto Burgos
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second-up after a 25-day break. Last start 7th of 9 after settling back at Keeneland over 1207m on 24 Apr, beaten 17L on fast going with 54.5kg. Blinkers go on, up 466m and draws barrier 3 with Alberto Burgos for Robert Medina. Can improve with the gear change and extra trip.
Last Starts 26 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 | 24/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 17L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-up after 262 days. Last start 9th of 9 at Saratoga over 1408m on 30 Aug, beaten 13L on FT, with 54kg at $11. Now 3YO colt by Good Magic, draws barrier 4 with Alex Achard for Ethan W. West; up 1.5kg and blinkers on. Can improve with the break and gear change.
Last Starts 263 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 | 30/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Dylan Davis | 54kg | - | 7-8-9 | 5 |
| 13L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes off a 28-day break after a solid 3rd at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 1609m on 21 Apr, beaten 2.8L on FT, settling back before running on. Earlier finished 7th at Keeneland over 1308m on 4 Apr and 4th at Turfway Park over 1006m on debut. Carries 55.5kg here after 46.5kg last start, with Marcelino Pedroza, Jr. up for Caio Caramori. Can feature with a similar finish.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 21/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FT | Pedro Pena | 46.5kg | - | 4-5-6-3 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 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: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third-up after two 1207m MSW runs, latest 6th of 9 at Keeneland on 24 Apr, beaten 16L on fast going after settling back. Debut run 7th of 10 at Fair Grounds on 21 Mar, beaten 7.6L at $29. Steps up in trip by 466m with a 1kg weight rise and draws two spots better. Can improve with the distance lift but needs to find plenty.
Last Starts 26 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 | 24/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 8 |
| 16L | $0.00 |
| 7/10 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-8 | 10 |
| 7.6L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Back in trip after a 1710m run at Keeneland on 11 Apr when 5th of 11, beaten 7.8L on firm, carrying 54.5kg. Prior run was a placing at Turfway Park over 1609m on 11 Mar, finishing 3rd at $26, beaten 6.8L behind Winter Holiday. Blinkers go on and he carries 55.5kg with Adam Beschizza for Christopher Davis. Can feature with improvement back to the mile.
Last Starts 39 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 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-7-5 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 11/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | - | 6-7-5-3 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/12 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | - | 6-5-5-6 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $18.00 |
| 4/11 | 07/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | - | 7-6-5-5 | 5 |
| 3L | $7.50 |
| 6/7 | 23/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 6-5-6 | 7 |
| 14L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Back in trip after a 1710m Keeneland run on 9 Apr when 5th, beaten 8.5L in a Maiden Special Weight 91, tracking 3rd/4th throughout. Prior start 8th of 9 at Gulfstream Park over 1609m on 28 Feb, beaten 14.3L at $4.80. Blinkers go on, and Jose L. Ortiz takes over for Brad H. Cox. Can improve with the gear change and distance drop.
Last Starts 41 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 | 09/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-4-4 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 28/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FAST | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | - | 5-7-6-9 | 9 |
| 14.3L | $4.80 |