Horseshoe Indianapolis Race 8 - Race 8 - Mdn Special Weight
LIGHT CAV (10) sets the standard after a close 2nd here over 1609m last start, beaten 0.3L, and looks ready to go one better. TERRE HAUTE (11) is a key chance off a solid 3rd at this track over 1609m, 1.3L away after racing on speed. VACATIONER (8) resumed with a respectable 5th at Gulfstream Park over 1710m, beaten 3.5L, and can improve second up. SOUTHERN SOUL (4) has a recent 3rd at Turfway Park over 1609m on his card and adds blinkers, which could sharpen him.
Jockey: Alberto Burgos
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Not This Time out of La Fee Verte. Draws the inside gate and carries 55.5kg with Alberto Burgos riding for Brendan P. Walsh. Setup looks straightforward from barrier 1. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 3727 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 | 19/03/2016 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Marlon St Julien | 56.5kg | - | 4-9-8 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 28/02/2016 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Alejandro L Contreras | 55.5kg | - | 2-6-7 | 5 |
| 31.9L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Declan Cannon
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Silver State out of Coy Cat. Draws barrier 2 for Brendan P. Walsh with Declan Cannon up at 55.5kg. Profile-based setup only here. Can improve.
Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Uncle Mo out of Secret Someone. Draws barrier 3 for trainer Doug F. O'Neill with Emmanuel Esquivel to ride at 55.5kg. Setup looks straightforward and breeding suggests some ability. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Summer Pauly
Weight: 53kgs
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Third-up now and comes off a 7th at Keeneland over 1408m on 11 Apr, beaten 7.6L on a fast track after settling back, with 49.2kg. Best recent effort was 3rd at Turfway Park over 1609m on 7 Jan, beaten 1.8L after leading at $15. Carries 53kg here with blinkers on and draws barrier 4 for Ismael Bahena and Summer Pauly. Can improve with a handy run in transit.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Summer Pauly | 49.200000047683716kg | - | 10-9-8 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $0.00 |
| 4/4 | 19/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-4-4 | 3 |
| 22.5L | $2.70 |
| 7/9 | 27/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 54.5kg | - | 8-6-7-8 | 9 |
| 18.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/11 | 07/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 11 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |
| 10/11 | 21/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | HEAVY | Edgar Morales | 54kg | - | 5-5-9-10 | 1 |
| 20.85L | $15.00 |
| 8/11 | 11/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | FAST | Edgar Morales | 54kg | - | 7-4-7 | 14 |
| 9.9L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Jane Elliott
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Gift Box out of Of Note. Draws barrier 5 with 55.5kg for Jane Elliott, trained by Sarah Hamilton. Set-up looks straightforward. Can improve.
Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Tapit trained by Steven M. Asmussen. Draws barrier 6 with Keith J. Asmussen up and carries 55.5kg. Set-up looks straightforward. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Fernando De La Cruz
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-up after 124 days. Last start 5th of 12 after settling back at Gulfstream Park over 1710m on 29 Jan, beaten 3.5L on Firm, with 55.5kg at $8; winner was Nickel C. Three-year-old gelding by Gun Runner for Brad H. Cox, now drawn barrier 8 with Fernando De La Cruz to ride. Can improve.
Last Starts 124 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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| 5/12 | 29/01/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-8-5 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Joseph D. Ramos
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes off a narrow 2nd at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 1609m on 11 May, beaten 0.3L by Gotcha on good going with 55.5kg after settling back. Prior Turfway Park runs at 1609m yielded 6th/10 on 11 Mar (12.3L) at $8 and 6th/12 on 14 Feb (6.8L) at $4.75. The 3yo colt draws barrier 10 and sticks with Joseph D. Ramos for D. Whitworth Beckman. Can feature with a similar late run.
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 |
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| 2/11 | 11/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | GD | Joseph D Ramos | 55.5kg | - | 11-11-11-7 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | - | 3-2-2-4 | 10 |
| 12.3L | $8.00 |
| 6/12 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | - | 5-6-6-4 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $4.75 |
| 5/12 | 10/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-7 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Has been around the mark, placing in two of three starts this campaign. Last start 3rd of 12 after settling 3rd throughout at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 1609m on 12 May, beaten 1.3L on good ground with 55.5kg (Alex Achard), behind Candy Cane Crain. Earlier 4th of 9 at Keeneland over 1710m on firm on 11 Apr, then 3rd at Turfway Park over 1207m on 21 Mar at $26. Draws barrier 11 and stays at 55.5kg; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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| 3/12 | 12/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | GD | Alex Achard | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 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 |