Horseshoe Indianapolis Race 2 - Race 2 - Mdn Special Weight
EPICAL (9) 2yo by Epicenter racing as a debutant for trainer Steven M Asmussen. Betting is the best guide. MARVEL MAN (3) First race appearance 2yo by Mandaloun for Brad H Cox. Market as guide. START THE DISCO (8) Managed to finish 2nd last start at the track and was on debut last time. Should muster plenty of early speed. Racing over more ground. Respect in this event. TOLL BOOTH WILLY (4) Improved to place when 3rd beaten by 3 1/4L last time at this track and fitter for debut run. Should come to hand quickly. Going over more ground. Don't leave out of trifectas.
Jockey: Jose Ramos Gutierrez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Odds of $9.50 and chased well when 5th last start at the track and having second race start. Racing over a longer distance. Gets the perfect draw. Not likely to pull off the victory.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 17/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1106m | FT | Jose Ramos Gutierrez | 54.5kg | - | 7-6-5 | 4 |
| 9.6L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 54.5kgs
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At $23.00 showed some merit late when 5th last time at Colonial Downs and having second race start. Has a positive draw. Stepping up in distance. Prefer in something weaker.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 03/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | FT | Mychel J Sanchez | 54kg | - | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Brad H Cox trained 2yo by Mandaloun having first race start. Watch the betting.
Jockey: Evin A. Roman
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Showed a good turn of foot when 3rd beaten by 3 1/4L last time here and was a debutant last start. Should be going forward early. Racing over extra ground. Watch for a sign in the market.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 26/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1106m | FT | Evin A Roman | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Started $36.00 and didn't find the line when 8th last start at Churchill Downs but having second career run. Going over extra ground. Looks highly doubtful.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 10/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | GD | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | - | 6-6-7 | 9 |
| 17.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Started at $28.00 and couldn't stay in touch when 12th last run at Churchill Downs but facing a rise in trip. Expected to settle towards the rear. Leaving right out.
Last Starts 15 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 | 16/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 11-11-11 | 11 |
| 12.6L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 02/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FT | Gerardo Corrales | 54kg | - | 8-8-8 | 9 |
| 15.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Victor R. Carrasco
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Good run when placing 2nd last start at this track and having second career run. Won't be far away during the run. Rising in trip. Definite winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 26/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1106m | FT | Victor R Carrasco | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First start at the races 2yo by Epicenter for trainer Steven M Asmussen. Betting as a guide.