Horseshoe Indianapolis Race 4 - Race 4 - Maiden Claiming
VELVETEEN (3) is a six-start maiden who almost broke the ice last time out when a close second over 1207m at Fairgrounds (Dirt) after being prominent at the turn. Going up a level this time but she has the ability to mix it with them. EARL'S LADY (6) is a two-start maiden who placed on debut then could only manage sixth last start, beaten 10 lengths over 1207m at Turfway Park (Synthetic). Backmarker who keeps coming. Great chance to bounce back. LONG TAIL SALLY (9) is a four-start maiden who could only manage to finish sixth at her latest appearance over 1308m at Turfway Park (Synthetic). Worth including in this suitable contest. PICKLE SHOES (5) finished 9 lengths from the winner in fourth after being in the firing line on the bend at her most recent appearance over 1609m at Turfway Park (Synthetic). This looks a nice race so expect her to finish closer.

Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes here off a 40-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 12 at Turfway Park on February 26 over 1308m, 28 len behind Finance Finance with 54.5kg at $60.88. The run before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Turfway Park on February 11 over 1207m, 8 len behind But Seriously with 54.5kg at $40.31. Cannot entertain.
Last Starts 40 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 | 26/02/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM F 3 | $43,937.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 54.5kg | 1:20.64 | 11-12-12 | 4 |
| 28.4L | $60.88 |
| 6/10 | 11/02/2026 | 39 | MDN CLM F 3 | $43,937.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 54.5kg | 1:14.45 | 9-7-6 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $40.31 |
| 12/12 | 03/01/2026 | 17 | MDN CLM F 3 | $46,039.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Oscar Villarreal | 54.5kg | 1:50.53 | 12-12-12 | 12 |
| 24.3L | $48.68 |
| 9/12 | 17/12/2025 | 42 | MDN CLM F 2 | $35,222.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | 1:39.67 | 9-9-9 | 2 |
| 16.2L | $5.22 |
| 6/7 | 05/11/2025 | 26 | MDN CLM F 2 | $109,924.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:45.41 | 7-6-6 | 4 |
| 31.9L | $11.80 |
| 7/10 | 10/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $129,376.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 54kg | 1:18.38 | 9-7-7 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $8.46 |

Jockey: Fernando De La Cruz
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 10 at Turfway Park on February 11 over 1207m, 13 len behind But Seriously carrying 54.5kg at $44.87. Second-up second last of 11 at Turfway Park on March 14 over 1207m, 17 len behind Sonic Sass carrying 53.5kg at $21.23. Prepared to risk on current form.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 14/03/2026 | 31 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $32,303.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 53.5kg | 1:12.77 | 2-10-10 | 10 |
| 17.4L | $21.23 |
| 8/10 | 11/02/2026 | 63 | MDN CLM F 3 | $43,937.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | 1:14.45 | 10-8-8 | 3 |
| 13.9L | $44.87 |
| 9/11 | 10/12/2025 | 37 | MDN CLM F 2 | $47,167.00 | Turfway Park | 1006m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 0:58.64 | 4-9-9 | 5 |
| 15.6L | $59.62 |
| 10/10 | 03/11/2025 | - | MDN CLM F 2 | $31,298.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | 1:07.15 | 4-10-10 | 9 |
| 15.9L | $11.10 |

Jockey: Micah Meeks
Weight: 53kgs
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Racing well recently. Returns from a 32-day let-up. Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Fairgrounds on March 6 over 1207m, 0.1 len behind Cruising The Town with 56.5kg at $2.60. Before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Fairgrounds on February 13 over 1207m, 8 len behind Get Real Baby carrying 56.5kg at $3.40. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 06/03/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $21,067.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | C J McMahon | 56.5kg | 1:12.54 | 3-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.60 |
| 3/7 | 13/02/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $21,398.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | C J McMahon | 56.5kg | 1:11.52 | 3-4-3 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $3.40 |
| 10/11 | 23/01/2026 | 34 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $32,885.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | C J McMahon | 56.5kg | 1:38.16 | 2-5-10 | 2 |
| 18.8L | $31.10 |
| 10/12 | 20/12/2025 | 13 | MDN FM 3U | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | C J McMahon | 55kg | 1:43.18 | 7-9-10 | 2 |
| 16.1L | $73.70 |
| 4/5 | 07/12/2025 | 14 | MDN FM 3U | $82,695.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | M | Mitchell Murrill | 55.5kg | 1:06.17 | 4-5-4 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $10.90 |
| 5/5 | 23/11/2025 | - | MDN CLM FM 3U | $102,290.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | 1:11.94 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $18.65 |

Jockey: Jann N. Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-starter by Yoshida out of Dyna Star. Happy to watch and learn this time.

Jockey: Evin A. Roman
Weight: 56kgs
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Recent form sound. Returns from a 52-day let-up. Last start 4th of 10 at Turfway Park on February 14 over 1609m, 9 len behind Nan O'hara with 57kg at $4.50. The start before that 4th of 12 at Turfway Park on January 22 over 1308m, 6 len behind Tricky Furey with 55.5kg at $9.24. Expected to be doing her best work late.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 14/02/2026 | 23 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $32,810.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 57kg | 1:43.14 | 9-3-4 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $4.50 |
| 4/12 | 22/01/2026 | 43 | MDN CLM FM 4U | $46,039.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 55.5kg | 1:21.36 | 6-6-4 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $9.24 |
| 9/11 | 10/12/2025 | 31 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $60,643.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | 1:12.27 | 9-10-9 | 4 |
| 13.0L | $7.91 |
| 8/9 | 09/11/2025 | - | MDN FM 3U | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:16.67 | 4-8-8 | 5 |
| 21.1L | $6.94 |

Jockey: Alberto Burgos
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Turfway Park on February 27 over 1006m, 1.5 len behind Mo Indian Lady with 54.5kg at $4.71. Second-up 6th of 9 at Turfway Park on March 11 over 1207m, 10 len behind Mamarsha with 54.5kg at $10.66. Genuine contender in this suitable contest.
Last Starts 27 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 | 11/03/2026 | 12 | MDN CLM F 3 | $43,258.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:13.24 | 5-5-6 | 4 |
| 10.1L | $10.66 |
| 3/11 | 27/02/2026 | - | MDN CLM F 3 | $32,810.00 | Turfway Park | 1006m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:01.46 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $4.71 |

Jockey: Mitchell Murrill
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Ellis Park August 3 over 1408m, 26 len behind Riekes with 54kg at $18.43. On debut ran last of 9 at Churchill Downs June 11 over 1106m, 29 len behind Smell The Lilies with 54kg at $23.19. Worth keeping in mind.
Last Starts 247 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 03/08/2025 | 53 | MDN OCLM F 2 | $68,217.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1:26.78 | 1-7-7 | 4 |
| 26.3L | $18.43 |
| 9/9 | 11/06/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 54kg | 1:03.99 | 2-9-9 | 1 |
| 29.4L | $23.19 |

Jockey: Samuel E. Bermudez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-starter by Galilean out of Citrus Bloom. Happy to watch and learn this time.

Jockey: Oscar Villarreal
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 31 day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 8 at Turfway Park on March 7 over 1308m, 11 len behind Fashion Affirmed carrying 56.5kg at $5.91. The run before that 8th of 12 at Turfway Park on January 10 over 1609m, 9 len behind Country Club carrying 55.5kg at $4.55. Further improvement is anticipated.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 07/03/2026 | 56 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $43,258.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Oscar Villarreal | 56.5kg | 1:19.52 | 7-5-6 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $5.91 |
| 8/12 | 10/01/2026 | 41 | MDN CLM FM 4U | $46,039.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Dylan Silva Machado | 55.5kg | 1:40.79 | 4-5-8 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $4.55 |
| 5/7 | 30/11/2025 | 345 | MDN FM 3U | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:10.76 | 5-6-5 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $13.24 |
| 4/8 | 20/12/2024 | - | MDN CLM F 2 | $100,154.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 54.5kg | 1:46.14 | 2-2-4 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $6.40 |