Horseshoe Indianapolis Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Claiming
HE'S A CHARMER (6) brings the best recent finish, 3rd at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 1609m in Maiden Claiming, beaten 0.4L after racing handy, and appeals with blinkers on. THE FED'S PLOT (9) was 4th in the same race, close up after settling forward, and looks the main danger. UNDERAPPRECIATED (1) has a Turfway Park 2nd over 1609m three back and can improve from the inside draw. MO CAN DANCE (4) wasn’t far away when 6th at Turfway Park over 1710m earlier in the year and adds depth.
Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes off a 36-day break after finishing 10th of 10 at Churchill Downs over 1710m on 29 Apr, beaten 15.8L on FM with 53.5kg after racing handy early. Best recent run was a close 2nd at Turfway Park over 1609m on 14 Mar, beaten 0.8L at $2.80 when leading throughout. Also placed 3rd at Turfway on 4 Dec 2025 over 1609m, beaten 0.2L. Draws barrier 1 with 54.5kg and Alex Achard for John Ennis; can feature with a soft run from the inside.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 29/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-3-9 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $0.00 |
| 8/11 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-4 | 1 |
| 13.1L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.80 |
| 6/9 | 28/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-3-4 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/11 | 04/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | - | 5-5-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $13.00 |
| 8/11 | 18/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | - | 4-4-5-6 | 6 |
| 15.6L | $51.00 |
| 6/12 | 04/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 69 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Edgar Morales | 54kg | - | 10-9-10-5 | 4 |
| 11.6L | $61.00 |
Jockey: Alexander Crispin
Weight: 56kgs
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Back in trip here after a 7th of 7 at Foxfield over 3420m on 25 Apr (FM), carrying 67kg and settling rearward throughout behind Gettleman. Prior run 11th of 11 at Turfway Park over 2414m on 28 Mar, beaten 40.3L at $13. Earlier effort was more competitive when 5th of 8 at Turfway Park over 2012m on 4 Mar, beaten 4.6L at $26 after racing handy behind Kicking Clear. Can improve with the drop in weight to 56kg and a soft draw in barrier 3.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 25/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight -97 | $0.00 | Foxfield | 3420m | FM | Gustav Dahl | 67kg | - | 6-5-7-7-7 | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 11/11 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 2414m | FT | Summer Pauly | 52.700000047683716kg | - | 5-9-10-10-11 | 2 |
| 40.3L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | FT | Summer Pauly | 52.700000047683716kg | - | 4-4-3-3-3 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Luis Contreras
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Third-up 8th of 11 at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 1609m on 11 May, beaten 8.8L on good going after racing midfield; winner was Gotcha. Prior run 9th of 9 at Turfway Park over 1609m on 28 Feb, beaten 17.9L at $17. Debut was more competitive, 6th of 12 over 1710m at Turfway on 17 Jan, beaten 3.4L at $21. Blinkers go on and Luis Contreras takes over; can improve.
Last Starts 24 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 | 11/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | GD | Luis D Perez | 48.799999952316284kg | - | 8-5-5-9 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 28/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Danny Sheehy | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-5-9 | 4 |
| 17.9L | $17.00 |
| 6/12 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Danny Sheehy | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-5-6 | 8 |
| 3.4L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Joseph C. Bealmear
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Third-up off a 16‑day turnaround after a midfield 5th at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 1674m on 19 May, beaten 11.5L in MSW company after leading early. Prior run he faded late for 7th over 1609m there on 21 Apr, 10.3L behind Astound after carving out the pace. Drops 1kg and draws barrier 5 with Joseph C. Bealmear up for Jose Cazares. Needs to lift but can improve with a softer run in transit.
Last Starts 16 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 | 19/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1674m | FT | Samuel E Bermudez | 55.5kg | - | 2-1-5-4 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 |
| 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: Marcelino Pedroza, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes off a close 3rd at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 1609m on 12 May, beaten 0.4L in Maiden Claiming 90 after moving up to lead late. Earlier posted a front-running 3rd at Fair Grounds over 1609m on 7 Mar, beaten 0.9L in MSW 97 at $11. Blinkers go on and he draws barrier 6 with Marcelino Pedroza, Jr. up for Ethan W. West. Can feature with a similar trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 12/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | GD | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 |
| 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: Evin A. Roman
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Second-up run was a struggle last start, 10th of 11 at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 1207m on 21 May, beaten 12.3L on FT with 55.5kg after settling back. Previously debuted with a solid 2nd of 6 over 1207m on 6 May on GD, beaten 7.5L by Lighter after making late ground. Drops 1kg to 54.5kg and returns after 14 days. Can improve with a smoother run.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 21/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1207m | FT | Evin A Roman | 55.5kg | - | 10-11-11 | 7 |
| 12.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1207m | GD | Evin A Roman | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Johan Rosado
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-up after 264 days and adds blinkers. Last start 8th of 12 after leading early at Aqueduct over 1710m on 13 Sep, beaten 7.55L with 54kg at $34 behind Noble Dynasty. Prior run 6th of 7 at Saratoga over 1710m on 10 Aug, beaten 9.25L at $10. Can improve with the gear change and fitness on his side.
Last Starts 264 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 13/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FAST | Micah J Husbands | 54kg | - | 1-1-1-3 | 11 |
| 7.55L | $34.00 |
| 6/7 | 10/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FAST | Joel Rosario | 54kg | - | 6-7-7-7 | 1 |
| 9.25L | $10.00 |
| 7/7 | 13/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FT | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 3-4-7 | 7 |
| 26.9L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Joseph D. Ramos
Weight: 56kgs
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Has been around the mark, including a narrow 2nd at Presque Isle Downs over 1710m on 24 Jun 2025, beaten 0.1L by Major Mischief at $2.60. Last start 4th of 12 at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 1609m on 12 May, beaten 4.9L on good going with 56kg after racing handy. Also 5th at Turfway Park over 1609m on 12 Mar at $5.50, sitting on speed before weakening late. Blinkers go on and he can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 12/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | GD | Adam Beschizza | 56kg | - | 5-4-4-2 | 9 |
| 4.9L | $0.00 |
| 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: Rodney A. Prescott
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-up after 85 days with blinkers added. Last start 8th of 10 at Turfway Park over 1609m on 11 Mar, beaten 23.5L with 54.5kg at $22, after settling midfield; winner was Winter Holiday. Prior run 9th of 12 over 1308m there on 21 Feb, beaten 18.8L at $5.50. Can improve with the gear change but needs to lift.
Last Starts 85 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 | 11/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Vincent Cheminaud | 54.5kg | - | 7-5-9-8 | 7 |
| 23.5L | $22.00 |
| 9/12 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Vincent Cheminaud | 54.5kg | - | 11-11-9 | 4 |
| 18.8L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Samuel E. Bermudez
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 59-day break after finishing 4th of 7 at Mahoning Valley over 1609m on 6 Apr, beaten 4.8L on good going with 57kg. Earlier ran 6th of 9 at Turfway Park over 1710m on 8 Jan at $15, then 5th of 7 at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 1710m on 3 Nov at $7.50. Best recent result was 3rd of 6 at Belterra Park over 1609m on 19 Sep, beaten 2.8L at $4. Carries 56kg here with a wider gate; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 59 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 | 06/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | GD | Samuel E Bermudez | 57kg | - | 7-7-6-5 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 08/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 55.5kg | - | 9-9-8-8 | 9 |
| 7L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1710m | GD | Alberto Burgos | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/6 | 19/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 55kg | - | 6-6-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Fernando De La Cruz
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Second-up this month he held 5th at Churchill Downs over 1207m on 23 May, beaten 8L in a Maiden Claiming 73 after settling midfield. Prior run stuck on for 4th of 5 at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 1207m on 7 May, beaten 11L after racing handy. Draws wide in barrier 12 with 54.5kg and adds blinkers; Fernando De La Cruz rides for Kara Lin Mcguire. Can improve with the gear change but needs to lift.
Last Starts 12 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 | 23/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | GD | Declan Cannon | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 8L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 07/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1207m | FT | Oscar Villarreal | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 11L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | - | 6-8-7 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $5.00 |
| 9/12 | 25/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FM | Sophie Doyle | 54kg | - | 6-8-9-8 | 9 |
| 22L | $71.00 |
| 6/12 | 11/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FAST | Sophie Doyle | 54kg | - | 8-9-7 | 7 |
| 14.85L | $22.00 |
| 10/12 | 18/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Declan Cannon | 54kg | - | 5-7-8 | 7 |
| 23L | $21.00 |
| 9/12 | 07/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 905m | GD | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 6-7 | 5 |
| 15.7L | $11.00 |