Horseshoe Indianapolis Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance Optional Claiming
DRAGOON GUARD (4) is a promising galloper who resumes from a break. Last raced when second over 1609m at Churchill Downs (Dirt) three-and-a-half months ago which was the only run of that prep. Has never been out of the placings first up from three tries. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. Expecting a bold showing. SECRET CHAT (5) is close to a win after a string of minor placings, the latest when second over 1609m at Ellis Park (Dirt) when he was prominent throughout. Beautifully placed and is sure to give this a mighty shake. BEST ACTOR (6) raced on the speed from the outset last start and finished third, beaten 1.3 lengths, over 1673m at this track (Dirt). It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is one of the chief contenders. CAN'T HUSH THIS (1) was out of the money first-up but has since placed two on end and looks close to a win, the latest effort a third over 1609m at Ellis Park (Dirt). Sound record at this distance with two wins and five minor placings from eight runs and is among the main hopes. Something for the Multiples: SIR SAFFER (3)
Jockey: Alberto Burgos
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Racing second-up today. Freshened for 48 days. Last start ran last of 10 at Colonial Downs on July 11 over 1710m, 21 len behind Air Recruit with 55.5kg at $35.30. At only start last preparation ran last of 9 at Churchill Downs on November 1 over 1710m, 4.5 len behind Beuys carrying 55kg at $22.02.
Last Starts 48 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 | 11/07/2025 | 252 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $113,150.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Vincent Cheminaud | 55.5kg | 1:41.40 | 10-10-10 | 7 |
| 21.8L | $35.30 |
| 9/9 | 01/11/2024 | 167 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $203,957.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Vincent Cheminaud | 55kg | 1:40.29 | 7-8-9 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $22.02 |
| 12/12 | 18/05/2024 | 38 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $204,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 56kg | 1:37.53 | 7-11-12 | 4 |
| 20.6L | $15.33 |
| 1/6 | 10/04/2024 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $168,971.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | SP | Vincent Cheminaud | 56kg | 1:38.16 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $6.48 |
| 1/7 | 20/03/2024 | 34 | MDN 3U | $136,923.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Vincent Cheminaud | 56.5kg | 1:39.84 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $6.80 |
| 3/10 | 15/02/2024 | 28 | MDN 4U | $135,053.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Vincent Cheminaud | 56kg | 1:27.75 | 1-4-3 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.30 |
Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign third in a small field at Tampa Bay Downs May 2 over 1609m, 0.8 len behind Drama Chorus carrying 55kg at $4.90. When resuming last campaign fifth of 10 at Tampa Bay Downs December 27 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Drama Chorus carrying 55kg at $22.
Last Starts 118 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 02/05/2025 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $84,375.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | J Ferrer | 55kg | 1:35.94 | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.90 |
| 5/8 | 06/04/2025 | 25 | CLM 4U | $50,319.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | J Ferrer | 56kg | 1:33.47 | 5-2-5 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $6.60 |
| 1/7 | 12/03/2025 | 40 | CLM 4U | $50,562.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | J Ferrer | 54kg | 1:34.99 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/01/2025 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $87,097.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | Fast | J Ferrer | 54kg | 1:42.98 | 5-3-5 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $6.90 |
| 2/7 | 11/01/2025 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $87,097.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | J Ferrer | 54kg | 1:39.82 | 2-4-2 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $7.70 |
| 5/10 | 27/12/2024 | 168 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $83,205.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | J Ferrer | 55kg | 1:34.95 | 2-2-5 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $22.00 |
Jockey: Fernando De La Cruz
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming. Only had one start last campaign 2nd in a small field at Churchill Downs on May 22 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Will Take It carrying 55.5kg at $1.86. Won previous preparation first up favourite; scored a big 4 len win at Keeneland April 21 2024 over 1408m defeating Term with 54.5kg at $1.67.
Last Starts 98 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 | 22/05/2025 | 243 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $220,312.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | 1:34.09 | 4-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $1.86 |
| 3/11 | 21/09/2024 | 48 | G1 OPEN 3 | $1,470,588.00 | Parx | 1811m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 56kg | 1:51.89 | 5-3-3 | 7 |
| 3.9L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 04/08/2024 | 29 | G3 OPEN 3 | $768,049.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1811m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | 1:49.96 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $1.70 |
| 1/7 | 06/07/2024 | 34 | G3 OPEN 3 | $451,128.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 56kg | 1:42.26 | 4-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $2.90 |
| 1/7 | 02/06/2024 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $191,843.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | 1:35.93 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $1.82 |
| 1/6 | 21/04/2024 | 212 | MDN 3 | $153,610.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | 1:27.39 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $1.67 |
Jockey: Joseph Ramos
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes here off a 38-day let-up. At the latest run raced on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Ellis Park on July 21 over 1609m, 6 len behind Prince Of Power with 55.5kg at $2.84. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Prairie Meadows in LR on June 7 over 1710m, 2.25 len behind Warrior Johny carrying 55.5kg at $2.40.
Last Starts 38 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 | 21/07/2025 | 44 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $159,021.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | SP | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 1:35.86 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $2.84 |
| 3/5 | 07/06/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 3U | $77,760.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1710m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 55.5kg | 1:42.23 | 2-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.40 |
| 2/8 | 17/05/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $90,625.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | M A Vasquez | 54.5kg | 1:36.47 | 7-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $4.30 |
| 3/6 | 19/04/2025 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $91,054.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | 1:22.96 | 4-5-3 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $5.20 |
| 6/8 | 01/03/2025 | 49 | G2 OPEN 4U | $345,104.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 53.5kg | 1:36.25 | 7-7-6 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $26.30 |
| 3/7 | 11/01/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN 4U | $120,968.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | 1:44.34 | 6-4-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $3.00 |
Jockey: Evin Roman
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Last start sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at this track on August 12 over 1673m, 1.3 len behind Midnight West with 55.5kg at $4.10. Before that ran last of 8 at Churchill Downs in LR on June 29 over 1609m, 12 len behind Will Take It with 53.5kg at $66.13.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 12/08/2025 | 44 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $55,814.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | SP | Evin A Roman | 55.5kg | 1:40.55 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $4.10 |
| 8/8 | 29/06/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 4U | $466,563.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 53.5kg | 1:34.10 | 3-7-8 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $66.13 |
| 2/7 | 01/06/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $230,171.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:34.19 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $40.91 |
| 8/12 | 03/05/2025 | 25 | LR OPEN 4U | $312,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Martin Garcia | 53.5kg | 1:35.25 | 1-9-8 | 6 |
| 15.5L | $28.85 |
| 9/11 | 08/04/2025 | 339 | G3 OPEN 4U | $559,105.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Evin A Roman | 53.5kg | 1:23.63 | 9-10-9 | 1 |
| 11.9L | $53.40 |
| 5/10 | 04/05/2024 | 42 | LR OPEN 4U | $305,810.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Good | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:35.45 | 6-4-5 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $2.72 |
Jockey: Jose Gutierrez
Weight: 52kgs
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Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track on August 12 over 1673m, 0.8 len behind Midnight West with 52kg at $22.80. The run before that 3rd in a small field at this track on June 18 over 1710m, 6 len behind Speed Bias with 55.5kg at $11.80.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 12/08/2025 | 55 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $55,814.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | SP | Jose Ramos Gutierrez | 52kg | 1:40.55 | 4-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $22.80 |
| 3/6 | 18/06/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $55,988.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | Good | Alberto Burgos | 55.5kg | 1:42.92 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $11.80 |
| 5/7 | 28/05/2025 | 25 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $56,250.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | Heavy | Evin A Roman | 55.5kg | 1:44.15 | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 17.6L | $23.50 |
| 10/12 | 03/05/2025 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $203,125.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Walter De La Cruz | 53kg | 1:43.81 | 5-11-10 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $26.10 |
| 2/8 | 13/04/2025 | 35 | CLM 4U | $99,042.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Nik Juarez | 53kg | 1:45.04 | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $17.50 |
| 9/9 | 09/03/2025 | 8 | HCP 4U | $107,544.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Good | Nik Juarez | 53.5kg | 1:43.66 | 2-8-9 | 8 |
| 15.5L | $42.10 |
Jockey: Samuel Bermudez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At the latest run second last in a small field at Colonial Downs on July 31 over 1710m, 4 len behind Holiday Pay with 55.5kg at $5.60. The start before that 2nd in a small field at this track on July 8 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Trademark carrying 55.5kg at $3.50. Definite winning chance.
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 | 31/07/2025 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $113,150.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:41.80 | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $5.60 |
| 2/4 | 08/07/2025 | 24 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $55,046.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 55.5kg | 1:36.29 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
| 4/8 | 14/06/2025 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $208,398.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55.5kg | 1:41.62 | 6-6-4 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $57.63 |
| 3/6 | 18/05/2025 | 41 | CLM 3U | $121,875.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:42.74 | 6-4-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.76 |
| 4/6 | 07/04/2025 | 70 | ALLOW 4U | $207,668.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | 1:37.85 | 6-5-4 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $11.89 |
| 5/6 | 27/01/2025 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $96,774.00 | Fairgrounds | 1811m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:51.58 | 5-6-5 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $7.00 |