Horseshoe Indianapolis Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Special Weight
MAD MO (8) was prominent at the bend and ran a better race last start to finish a close second over 1509m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Going up a level this time but he is up to the challenge. BLUE LAW (7) faced the starter for the first time and finished sixth last start at Saratoga Inner Turf (Turf) over 1710m, beaten 10 lengths. Blinkers are added so with added fitness he looms as a big threat. ET AL (6) ran a better race last start at his second trip to the races, finishing third over 1106m at Ellis Park Turf (Turf). Ready to make his presence felt. MODERN LEGACY (2) turned in a moderate debut over 1106m at Ellis Park Turf (Turf) on July 25 when he was safely held in fifth, 7 lengths from the winner. Open to plenty of improvement. Can improve.
Jockey: Victor R. Carrasco
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-starter by Epicenter out of Benvenutta. Respect any positive market lead.
Jockey: Jane Elliott
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, 5th of 7 at Ellis Park Turf on July 25 over 1106m, 7 len behind Epernay carrying 54kg at $3.33. That race experience to prove invaluable.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 25/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Alexis Achard | 54kg | 1:02.83 | 7-5-5 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $3.33 |
Jockey: Martin Garcia
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Was well in the market at debut, 7th of 11 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on August 5 over 1006m, 9 len behind Merit Badge with 54.5kg at $4.20. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 05/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $45,649.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | Fast | Martin Garcia | 54.5kg | 0:58.24 | 10-8-7 | 7 |
| 9.9L | $4.20 |
Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-starter by Mendelssohn out of She Stays Rollin. Happy to watch and learn this time.
Jockey: Evin A. Roman
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Was at long odds at debut, 6th of 11 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on August 5 over 1006m, 9 len behind Merit Badge carrying 54.5kg at $39.60. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 05/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $45,649.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | Fast | Evin A Roman | 54.5kg | 0:58.24 | 6-7-6 | 6 |
| 9.4L | $39.60 |
Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. At long odds at debut, 7th of 9 at Churchill Downs on June 24 over 1106m, 12 len behind Red Sun with 54kg at $27.17. Second-up 3rd of 8 at Ellis Park Turf on July 24 over 1106m, 1.75 len behind Battlefield Hero carrying 54kg at $14.41. Forward showing expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 24/07/2026 | 30 | MDN OCLM 2 | $76,923.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54kg | 1:03.03 | 2-5-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $14.41 |
| 7/9 | 24/06/2026 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $97,242.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | D Cannon | 54kg | 1:06.23 | 8-7-7 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $27.17 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54.5kgs
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At debut, 6th of 8 at Saratoga Inner Turf on July 26 over 1710m, 10 len behind High Official carrying 56kg at $18.01. Likely to take a lot from that run and is worth following up.
Last Starts 29 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 | 26/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 56kg | 1:43.66 | 6-7-6 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $18.01 |
Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Last start 2nd of 10 at this track on August 4 over 1509m, 0.8 len behind Observed with 54.5kg at $7.70. The start before that 8th of 11 at Ellis Park Turf on July 5 over 1609m, 17 len behind Agate carrying 54kg at $30.38. Put the writing on the wall last time.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 04/08/2026 | 30 | MDN 2 | $45,649.00 | Indiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Alexis Achard | 54.5kg | 1:32.26 | 9-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $7.70 |
| 8/11 | 05/07/2026 | 23 | MDN 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | 1:35.70 | 6-11-8 | 8 |
| 17.3L | $30.38 |
| 7/8 | 12/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 54kg | 0:57.00 | 8-8-7 | 2 |
| 23.4L | $33.86 |
Jockey: Irving Moncada
Weight: 54.5kgs
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At debut, got back early 6th of 9 at Presque Isle Downs on July 27 over 1006m, 8 len behind What's Your Name carrying 54.5kg at $6.60. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 27/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $44,993.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1006m | Fast | Gaddiel A Martinez | 54.5kg | 0:58.61 | 8-8-6 | 3 |
| 8.9L | $6.60 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt who is first starter by By My Standards out of Limited Risk. Looks sure to measure up.
Jockey: Mia Nicholls
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Jumped at big odds at debut, ran second last of 12 at Ellis Park on August 1 over 1408m, 40 len behind Title Worthy carrying 54kg at $27.71. Needs to do a lot more than he did on debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 01/08/2026 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $75,606.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | SP | Alexis Achard | 54kg | 1:26.70 | 3-12-11 | 10 |
| 40.7L | $27.71 |