Horseshoe Indianapolis Race 5 - Race 5 - Maiden Special Weight
HOT DAYS AHEAD (2) is a five-start maiden who finished seventh at his most recent outing over 1207m at Fairgrounds (Dirt) after he was well back on straightening. This offers him a great chance of breaking through. DENIKOS (4) stepped out on his debut over 1308m at Turfway Park (Synthetic) three weeks ago and finished fifth, beaten 8 lengths. Should progress this time and is expected to feature. SUPREMEST (3) is on debut. By Maximus Mischief and comes from the Berg Brittany Vanden stable. Bold showing expected. BURNS (7) was never really a threat on debut last start over 1207m at Turfway Park (Synthetic), finishing 9 lengths from the winner in ninth. Deserves another chance.
Jockey: Rodney A. Prescott
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming after a five months break. Not seen since he finished last of 7 at Churchill Downs November 15 over 1710m, 28 len behind Project Ace carrying 54kg at $17.64. On debut third of 7 at this track July 16 over 1006m, 5 len behind Dreaming Smart with 54.5kg at $9.60. Top hope if back in good order.
Last Starts 150 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 | 15/11/2025 | 23 | MDN 2 | $140,458.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 54kg | 1:45.28 | 5-7-7 | 6 |
| 28.1L | $17.64 |
| 2/7 | 23/10/2025 | 24 | MDN 2 | $48,706.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | R Prescott | 54.5kg | 1:37.40 | 5-2-2 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $60.30 |
| 5/7 | 29/09/2025 | 24 | MDN 2 | $66,544.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | Good | R Prescott | 54.5kg | 0:57.49 | 5-6-5 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $12.50 |
| 3/11 | 05/09/2025 | 30 | MDN 2 | $48,930.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | FM | R Prescott | 54.5kg | 0:57.81 | 9-7-3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $6.40 |
| 6/9 | 06/08/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $49,612.00 | Indiana Downs | 1509m | Good | Santo Sanjur | 54.5kg | 1:34.88 | 8-6-6 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $32.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $48,930.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | Good | Santo Sanjur | 54.5kg | 0:59.56 | 6-3-3 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $9.60 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At the latest run ran last of 7 at Fairgrounds on March 21 over 1207m, 17 len behind Tamino carrying 53kg at $12.70. The run before that second last in a small field at Fairgrounds Turf on February 16 over 1106m, 3 len behind Chasing Freedom with 54.5kg at $5.20. Likely to prove hard to hold out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 21/03/2026 | 33 | MDN 3U | $105,337.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53kg | 1:09.36 | 5-7-7 | 4 |
| 17.9L | $12.70 |
| 3/4 | 16/02/2026 | 30 | MDN 3 | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:03.56 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $5.20 |
| 10/11 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $89,686.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:09.47 | 6-11-10 | 8 |
| 17.4L | $41.20 |
| 4/10 | 20/12/2025 | 36 | MDN 2 | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:10.66 | 5-5-4 | 10 |
| 9.0L | $6.20 |
| 8/12 | 14/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:11.27 | 11-10-8 | 8 |
| 6.4L | $63.91 |
Jockey: Alberto Burgos
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Maximus Mischief out of Sweet Sugar. Sure to be well fancied.
Jockey: Summer Pauly
Weight: 53kgs
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At debut, got back early 5th of 7 at Turfway Park on March 25 over 1308m, 8 len behind Paramount's Pick carrying 54.5kg at $5.63. Improver who looks ideally placed here. Can measure up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 25/03/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $43,258.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | 1:19.87 | 7-6-5 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $5.63 |
Jockey: Joseph D. Ramos
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming after a break; only one run when second last of 10 at Fairgrounds on December 20 over 1207m, 19 len behind Golden Tempo carrying 54.5kg at $65.40. Not at this stage.
Last Starts 115 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:10.66 | 4-9-9 | 8 |
| 19.3L | $65.40 |
Jockey: Samuel E. Bermudez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at Kentucky September 4 over 1609m, 19 len behind Honey Dutch with 54kg at $106.84. When resuming last campaign sixth of 10 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf July 30 over 1509m, 4 len behind Don Ique with 54.5kg at $20.50. Major upset if he won.
Last Starts 222 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 04/09/2025 | 19 | MDN 2 | $152,905.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Sophie Doyle | 54kg | 1:34.43 | 9-8-8 | 11 |
| 19.4L | $106.84 |
| 5/6 | 16/08/2025 | 17 | MDN CLM 2 | $31,783.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | Good | O Mojica | 54.5kg | 1:45.62 | 2-5-5 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $3.90 |
| 6/10 | 30/07/2025 | 67 | MDN CLM 2 | $44,343.00 | Indiana Downs | 1509m | Good | Sophie Doyle | 54.5kg | 1:31.13 | 4-4-6 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $20.50 |
| 3/6 | 24/05/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $24,219.00 | Belterra Park | 1006m | Fast | Sophie Doyle | 54kg | 1:01.47 | 5-3-3 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $2.70 |
Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Was as a despised roughie at debut, 9th of 11 at Turfway Park on March 21 over 1207m, 9 len behind Volendam carrying 54.5kg at $63.20. Sure to kick on with that run under the belt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Yarmarie L Correa | 54.5kg | 1:10.57 | 9-8-9 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $63.20 |