Horseshoe Indianapolis Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Special Weight
JUST NOVA (2) Racing as a debutant 2yo by Pinehurst for Brad H Cox and has a positive draw. Cruz Fernando De La is a crucial engagement. Respect the betting. FIELDS OF GREY (5) Came on strongly to finish 2nd last time at Colonial Downs and showing consistent performance in races. Won't be far away during the run. Should go close. MODERN LEGACY (11) Displayed good finishing speed when 2nd last time here and good career start. Exhibiting good form since coming back from a break. Respect against this field. C R SULTAN (13) Threw down a serious challenge last run at the track and going over extra ground. Has run into the money 2 from 2 attempts this campaign. Winnable race.
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Jumped at $23.00 and was nothing special when 7th last start here but having second race start. Will be aiming for a soft run from the draw. Facing a difficult task.
Last Starts 13 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 | 29/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-8 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Fernando De La Cruz
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Pinehurst 2yo trained by Brad H Cox having first race appearance and drawn nicely. Cruz Fernando De La adds value. Follow the money.
Jockey: Angel Serpa
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Started $8.00 and inched into 4th last run at this track and was a debutant last start. Rising in distance. Looking elsewhere.
Last Starts 13 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 | 29/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FM | Alex Achard | 54.5kg | - | 7-6-6 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Declan Cannon
Weight: 53kgs
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At $23.00 pushed past some when 5th last start here. Expected to settle towards the tail. Others are better.
Last Starts 13 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 | 29/09/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 61 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FM | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | - | 11-11-10-8 | 6 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 06/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Alex Achard | 54kg | - | 8-8-8 | 6 |
| 12.6L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Displayed good finishing speed when 2nd beaten by 1L last time at Colonial Downs and promising career start. Has plenty of early speed. Expecting a solid performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 06/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 63 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Sheldon Russell | 54kg | - | 9-9-8-3 | 2 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FT | Jareth Loveberry | 54kg | - | 3-3-2 | 7 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 12/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | GD | Paco Lopez | 54kg | - | 3-4-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Micah Meeks
Weight: 51.5kgs
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Deivys Salvador trained 2yo by Golden Pal having first race start. Micah Meeks provides some weight relief. Watch betting.
Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Started at $18.00 and just average when 6th last start at Churchill Downs. Might have to make up considerable ground. Very unlikely to shake these.
Last Starts 25 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 | 17/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Carlos Erieltun Franca | 54kg | - | 7-8-7-6 | 8 |
| 9.1L | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 04/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 67 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1509m | FM | Gabriel Saez | 54.5kg | - | 10-8-6 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Jumped at $28.00 and faded away to finish 12th last start at Kentucky Downs but fitter for debut run. Likely to get back. Seems unlikely.
Last Starts 35 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 | 07/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 54kg | - | 10-11-12 | 5 |
| 15.6L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Irving Moncada
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Odds of $23.00 and came in 4th last start at the track. Others make far more appeal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 30/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FT | Jose Ramos Gutierrez | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-5-4 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $0.00 |
| 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: Mia Nicholls
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Debutant 2yo by Sharp Azteca for trainer Conor Murphy. Watch the market moves.
Jockey: Jane Elliott
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Was strong late when 2nd beaten by 3/4L last time at this track and solid career start. Exhibiting good form this campaign. Has a good chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 16/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 64 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FM | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/11 | 25/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | GD | Jane Elliott | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-7-6 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Alex Achard | 54kg | - | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Golden Pal 2yo having first race start for trainer Victoria H Oliver. Keep your eye on the market.
Jockey: Joseph M. Romero
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Right in contention last run at this track and rising in trip. Should be rolling forward early from the wide gate. Been in the placegetters each start this preparation. Should go very close.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 17/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1106m | FT | Joseph M Romero | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 2/11 | 05/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FT | Joseph M Romero | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-2 | 8 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Amir Mendoza
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Started $23.00 and lost ground in the run home when 7th last run at Saratoga. The wide gate shouldn't be a problem with plenty of early speed. Overlook from a betting angle.
Last Starts 37 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 | 05/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 56kg | - | 1-2-6 | 5 |
| 25.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Luis Saez | 56kg | - | 6-7-4 | 6 |
| 12.4L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
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2yo first starter sired by City Of Light for Robert Medina. Betting is the best guide.