Horseshoe Indianapolis Race 3 - Race 3 - Starter Optional Claiming
GEWURZTRAMINER (9) went forward over 1710m at this track (Turf) last time and held on for second. Has the gate speed to cross from out wide. Emmanuel Esquivel is back on and has a solid record on the four-year-old, including four wins. Likely to feature. UNCLE JOHN (1) was in a different class last time with a dominant all-the-way win by 4 lengths at this track (Turf) over 1710m. Sure to take some stopping again. TALLIS (2) was a dominant winner last time over 1710m at Belterra Park (Turf), getting home by 4.5 lengths. Drawn to stalk the leaders. Will give backers a great sight. NIP N TUCK (5) turned in a decent effort last start to finish second over 1609m at this track. This looks a good race for him and he is one of the key runners.

Jockey: Fernando De La Cruz
Weight: 56kgs
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At the latest run scored a big 4 len win at this track August 27 over 1710m defeating Gewurztraminer with 55.5kg at $4.60. The run before that 9th of 12 at this track on July 29 over 1710m, 8 len behind Hoosier Daddy Now with 56kg at $3.80.
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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1/8 | 27/08/2025 | 29 | HCP 3U | $43,411.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | Fernando De La Cruz | 55.5kg | 1:40.43 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $4.60 |
9/12 | 29/07/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $51,988.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | Good | Joseph D Ramos | 56kg | 1:40.91 | 7-5-9 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $3.80 |
1/9 | 02/07/2025 | 47 | HCP 3U | $35,168.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Joseph D Ramos | 55.5kg | 1:33.26 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $2.60 |
1/8 | 16/05/2025 | 19 | CLM 3U | $48,438.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Edwin Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:32.85 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
5/8 | 27/04/2025 | 30 | CLM 3U | $59,105.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:26.84 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 3.7L | $4.80 |
2/12 | 28/03/2025 | 70 | CLM 4U | $58,637.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:33.46 | 6-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Jesus Castanon
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run won by 4.5 len at Belterra Park August 27 over 1710m defeating Huge Bigly with 56kg at $1.80. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Presque Isle Downs on July 3 over 1710m, 1.4 len behind Uncle Truly with 56kg at $12.40.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/7 | 27/08/2025 | 55 | HCP 3U | $21,705.00 | Belterra Park | 1710m | FM | J Castanon | 56kg | 1:42.15 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $1.80 |
3/6 | 03/07/2025 | 29 | HCP 3U | $36,697.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1710m | Fast | S Spieth | 56kg | 1:43.10 | 5-2-3 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $12.40 |
1/9 | 04/06/2025 | 32 | CLM 3U | $27,216.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | O Mojica | 55.5kg | 1:40.90 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.40 |
8/10 | 03/05/2025 | 11 | LR OPEN 3U | $78,125.00 | Turf Paradise | 2213m | FM | G Corbett | 54.5kg | 2:15.04 | 1-7-8 | 8 |
| 7.4L | $22.40 |
1/8 | 22/04/2025 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $35,144.00 | Turf Paradise | 1609m | FM | G Corbett | 55.5kg | 1:38.08 | 4-1-1 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $6.40 |
7/9 | 23/03/2025 | 43 | CLM 3U | $47,544.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Reyluis Gutierrez | 57kg | 1:15.78 | 6-7-7 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $9.70 |

Jockey: Rodney Prescott
Weight: 56kgs
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Most recently won by 11 len at Belterra Park August 21 over 1811m defeating Sticky Note carrying 56kg at $2.10. Before that 2nd in a small field at Hawthorne on July 24 over 1673m, nose behind Bourbon Life with 55.5kg at $4.20.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/4 | 21/08/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $24,806.00 | Belterra Park | 1811m | Fast | Victor Lebron | 56kg | 1:52.32 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $2.10 |
2/6 | 24/07/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $23,700.00 | Hawthorne | 1673m | SP | R Prescott | 55.5kg | 1:44.24 | 4-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.20 |
12/12 | 25/06/2025 | 34 | CLM 3U | $121,306.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | C Lanerie | 56kg | 1:34.57 | 11-12-12 | 9 |
| 14.7L | $42.38 |
1/5 | 22/05/2025 | 19 | ALLOW 3U | $53,125.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | Fast | R Prescott | 55.5kg | 1:47.45 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $7.30 |
8/13 | 03/05/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $195,312.00 | Oaklawn Park | 2816m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | 3:01.44 | 6-8-8 | 3 |
| 20.3L | $21.70 |
10/10 | 13/04/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $63,898.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 53kg | 1:38.61 | 10-10-10 | 1 |
| 17.0L | $11.60 |

Jockey: Santiago Gonzalez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes here off a 40-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 9 at Ellis Park on August 8 over 1710m, 9 len behind Army Officer with 55.5kg at $20.97. Before that came from midfield and won by 2.75 len at Hawthorne July 3 over 1609m defeating Towering Storm with 55.5kg at $9.50.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/9 | 08/08/2025 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $161,240.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Santiago Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:38.09 | 1-6-6 | 1 |
| 9.9L | $20.97 |
1/7 | 03/07/2025 | 53 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $50,459.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | FM | Santiago Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:34.90 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $9.50 |
6/7 | 11/05/2025 | 25 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $51,562.00 | Hawthorne | 1509m | FM | Olaf Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:29.76 | 3-3-6 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $6.30 |
2/10 | 16/04/2025 | 10 | ALLOW 4U | $42,332.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | M A Vasquez | 54.5kg | 1:35.56 | 2-4-2 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $6.50 |
7/8 | 06/04/2025 | 25 | CLM 4U | $50,319.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Alonso Quinonez | 54kg | 1:33.47 | 3-6-7 | 8 |
| 14.3L | $7.30 |
2/7 | 12/03/2025 | 32 | CLM 4U | $50,562.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Alonso Quinonez | 54kg | 1:34.99 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $9.10 |

Jockey: Jose Gutierrez
Weight: 52kgs
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Form hard to fault. Returns from a 30-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 11 at this track on August 18 over 1609m, 5 len behind Elevated Game carrying 55.5kg at $4.40. The run before that 4th of 9 at this track on July 2 over 1609m, 7 len behind Uncle John with 55.5kg at $2.60.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/11 | 18/08/2025 | 47 | HCP 3U | $35,659.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | 1:35.41 | 7-3-2 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $4.40 |
4/9 | 02/07/2025 | 36 | HCP 3U | $35,168.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | 1:33.26 | 3-4-4 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $2.60 |
2/10 | 27/05/2025 | 44 | HCP 3U | $26,562.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | 1:37.61 | 8-5-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $1.80 |
7/10 | 13/04/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 4U | $63,898.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53kg | 1:38.61 | 9-7-7 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $42.10 |
7/9 | 08/03/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $64,205.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Heavy | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53.5kg | 1:44.64 | 9-7-7 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $31.50 |
8/8 | 08/02/2025 | 13 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $132,045.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Santo Sanjur | 56.5kg | 1:39.54 | 4-7-8 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $28.72 |

Jockey: Orlando Mojica
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 8 at this track on August 27 over 1710m, 5 len behind Uncle John carrying 55.5kg at $10.70. Before that 4th of 8 at this track on July 14 over 1710m, 2 len behind Kitodan carrying 55.5kg at $8.90.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 27/08/2025 | 44 | HCP 3U | $43,411.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | O Mojica | 55.5kg | 1:40.43 | 6-5-4 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $10.70 |
4/8 | 14/07/2025 | 46 | HCP 3U | $42,813.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | Good | O Mojica | 55.5kg | 1:42.05 | 5-3-4 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $8.90 |
3/5 | 29/05/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $59,500.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 56kg | 1:45.62 | 4-2-3 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $2.80 |
1/8 | 07/05/2025 | 109 | HCP 3U | $43,750.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | O Mojica | 55.5kg | 1:37.25 | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $7.60 |
2/11 | 18/01/2025 | 36 | CLM 4U | $49,839.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 55kg | 1:39.96 | 9-3-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $3.13 |
6/11 | 13/12/2024 | 51 | CLM 3U | $52,388.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Samuel E Bermudez | 55kg | 1:36.93 | 7-5-6 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $5.70 |

Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after four months got back early 4th in a small field at Ellis Park on August 17 over 1308m, 4.5 len behind Guanare carrying 55.5kg at $6.38. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Tampa Bay Downs on January 11 over 1646m, 3.5 len behind Lure Him In with 54kg at $3.40.
Last Starts 32 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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4/6 | 17/08/2025 | 107 | CLM 3U | $60,078.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 55.5kg | 1:16.91 | 5-5-4 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $6.38 |
5/5 | 02/05/2025 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $84,375.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Pedro L Cotto Jr | 54.5kg | 1:35.94 | 5-4-5 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $13.30 |
8/9 | 30/03/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 4U | $174,326.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Antonio A Gallardo | 55.5kg | 1:09.11 | 9-8-8 | 8 |
| 13.5L | $27.70 |
9/10 | 02/03/2025 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $87,480.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Hector Rafael Jr Diaz | 54.5kg | 1:41.04 | 2-9-9 | 7 |
| 15.7L | $34.30 |
1/8 | 31/01/2025 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $87,097.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | Fast | Antonio A Gallardo | 54kg | 1:42.98 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $7.20 |
3/7 | 11/01/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $87,097.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | Antonio A Gallardo | 54kg | 1:39.82 | 1-2-3 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $3.40 |

Jockey: J.j. Meza
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 45-day let-up. First-up after 16 months second last in a small field at Mountaineer Park on August 3 over 1408m, 6 len behind Too Fracing Lucky with 54.5kg at $6.70. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at this track on May 29 2023 over 1710m, 8 len behind Fuerteventura carrying 52kg at $44.60.
Last Starts 46 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 | 03/08/2025 | 447 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $27,907.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1408m | FM | Jose A Bracho | 54.5kg | 1:22.37 | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $6.70 |
10/11 | 13/05/2024 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $55,046.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | Colby J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:36.32 | 7-9-10 | 5 |
| 9.1L | $48.00 |
10/11 | 14/04/2024 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $184,332.00 | Keeneland | 2414m | FM | Colby J Hernandez | 53.5kg | 2:30.16 | 4-10-10 | 9 |
| 18.5L | $69.99 |
9/11 | 30/03/2024 | 31 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $120,000.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | Fast | Jane Elliott | 56kg | 2:02.77 | 3-9-9 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $34.39 |
1/12 | 28/02/2024 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $112,291.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | Fast | Jane Elliott | 56.5kg | 2:06.98 | 2-1-1 | 11 |
| 1.0L | $42.83 |
2/8 | 31/01/2024 | 26 | CLM 4U | $46,921.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Jane Elliott | 54.5kg | 1:39.89 | 1-3-2 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $23.31 |

Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
Most recently sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at this track on August 27 over 1710m, 4 len behind Uncle John with 55.5kg at $2.80. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at this track on July 14 over 1710m, 1.3 len behind Kitodan with 56kg at $2.40. Making headway.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 27/08/2025 | 44 | HCP 3U | $43,411.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 55.5kg | 1:40.43 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $2.80 |
3/8 | 14/07/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $42,813.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | Good | Marcelino Pedroza | 56kg | 1:42.05 | 3-2-3 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.40 |
1/5 | 25/06/2025 | 27 | HCP 3U | $40,435.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | SP | Emmanuel Esquivel | 56kg | 1:41.34 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $1.80 |
1/5 | 29/05/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $59,500.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | 1:45.62 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $1.60 |
2/8 | 07/05/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $43,750.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | Emmanuel Esquivel | 56kg | 1:37.25 | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.00 |
1/9 | 11/04/2025 | 26 | ALLOW 4U | $76,677.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 56kg | 1:39.29 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Alberto Burgos
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Belterra Park on August 27 over 1710m, 5.5 len behind Tallis carrying 53.5kg at $20. The start before that second last in a small field at Presque Isle Downs on August 4 over 1673m, 10 len behind Slim Slow Slider carrying 56kg at $12.40.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/7 | 27/08/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $21,705.00 | Belterra Park | 1710m | FM | Summer Pauly | 53.5kg | 1:42.15 | 2-3-4 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $20.00 |
5/6 | 04/08/2025 | 45 | HCP 3U | $31,008.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1673m | Fast | Gavin Ashton | 56kg | 1:40.50 | 3-5-5 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $12.40 |
1/11 | 20/06/2025 | 39 | CLM 3U | $20,218.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | FM | Gavin Ashton | 56kg | 1:40.87 | 5-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
8/11 | 12/05/2025 | 68 | HCP 3U | $43,750.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | Alberto Burgos | 55.5kg | 1:35.86 | 2-7-8 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $36.90 |
2/7 | 05/03/2025 | 18 | CLM 4U | $49,599.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Alberto Burgos | 54kg | 1:40.89 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $27.90 |
5/10 | 15/02/2025 | 14 | CLM 4U | $44,767.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Alberto Burgos | 54.5kg | 1:39.70 | 10-6-5 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $35.17 |