Horseshoe Indianapolis Race 6 - Race 6 - Maiden Special Weight
EL PAYASITO (9) produced a nice effort on debut in better company last start over 1106m at this track (Dirt) when third, beaten 7 lengths. Breaks from a wide draw but he will be hard to beat. COOL HUNTING (11) finished fifth over 1207m at this track (Dirt) at his most recent appearance on October 30. Comes here with definite claims. HUNTED PRAYER (1) didn't make an impact at his last run before going for a spell on November 6, finishing seventh and beaten 19 lengths over 1609m at this track (Dirt). Looks one of the genuine hopes in the race. RIOJA ALTA (4) is appearing for the first time. By Sombeyay and hails from the Tony Cunningham stable. Watch the market closely.
Jockey: Jose Ramos Gutierrez
Weight: 52kgs
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Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at this track November 6 over 1609m, 19 len behind Airdrop carrying 53kg at $74. On debut second last of 10 at this track August 25 over 1106m, 27 len behind Unattainable Love with 54.5kg at $52.50. Expected to run well.
Last Starts 168 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 06/11/2025 | 9 | MDN 2 | $54,962.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Murrill | 53kg | 1:39.43 | 4-5-7 | 7 |
| 19.5L | $74.00 |
| 8/12 | 28/10/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $54,795.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Evin A Roman | 53kg | 1:06.19 | 1-8-8 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $25.40 |
| 4/10 | 06/10/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $58,869.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Evin A Roman | 54.5kg | 1:08.01 | 9-7-4 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $20.70 |
| 6/11 | 15/09/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $58,869.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Alberto Burgos | 54.5kg | 1:04.97 | 1-5-6 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $36.00 |
| 9/10 | 25/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $59,690.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Alberto Burgos | 54.5kg | 1:05.87 | 2-9-9 | 4 |
| 27.5L | $52.50 |
Jockey: Irving Moncada
Weight: 54.5kgs
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At debut, 4th of 11 at this track on April 8 over 1106m, 13 len behind Infinite Speed carrying 55.5kg at $11.90. Satisfactory effort on debut and can go on with it now.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 08/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $56,041.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 55.5kg | 1:03.94 | 9-6-4 | 7 |
| 13.0L | $11.90 |
Jockey: Alberto Burgos
Weight: 54.5kgs
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At debut, 7th of 11 at this track on April 8 over 1106m, 16 len behind Infinite Speed carrying 55.5kg at $7.10. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
Last Starts 15 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 | 08/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $56,041.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Alberto Burgos | 55.5kg | 1:03.94 | 7-4-7 | 6 |
| 16.8L | $7.10 |
Jockey: Joshua Morales
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Three-year-old gelding who is first starter by Sombeyay out of Ethel G. Nice profile and a bold showing is expected.
Jockey: Luis Contreras
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-starter by Sleepy Eyes Todd out of Royal Marque. Prefer to see him at the races before recommending.
Jockey: Joseph D. Ramos
Weight: 54.5kgs
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He is resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 7 at this track September 29 over 1106m, 6 len behind Show Me Justice with 54.5kg at $2.60. On debut seventh of 10 at this track August 25 over 1106m, 21 len behind Unattainable Love with 54.5kg at $2.70. Looking to others.
Last Starts 206 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 | 29/09/2025 | 35 | MDN CLM 2 | $38,226.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:07.07 | 3-2-4 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $2.60 |
| 7/10 | 25/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $59,690.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Samuel E Bermudez | 54.5kg | 1:05.87 | 1-4-7 | 2 |
| 21.0L | $2.70 |
Jockey: Santo Sanjur
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Last start crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 5th of 11 at this track on April 8 over 1106m, 9 len behind Hard Luck Prayer carrying 53kg at $19.60. Before that 9th of 11 at Oaklawn Park on March 5 over 1207m, 14 len behind Mr Goodtime carrying 55.5kg at $68.10. No threat last time out but this suits.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 08/04/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $56,041.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Jose Ramos Gutierrez | 53kg | 1:04.70 | 2-5-5 | 11 |
| 9.8L | $19.60 |
| 9/11 | 05/03/2026 | 19 | MDN CLM 3 | $53,371.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Walter De La Cruz | 55.5kg | 1:11.50 | 7-11-9 | 6 |
| 14.7L | $68.10 |
| 9/12 | 14/02/2026 | 41 | MDN CLM 3 | $55,635.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Walter De La Cruz | 55kg | 1:12.24 | 6-11-9 | 1 |
| 13.6L | $57.20 |
| 8/9 | 04/01/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $82,212.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Walter De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:12.01 | 5-9-8 | 5 |
| 19.6L | $46.60 |
Jockey: Fernando De La Cruz
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 11 at this track on April 8 over 1106m, 23 len behind Hard Luck Prayer with 55.5kg at $9.10. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at this track on October 25 over 1106m, 6 len behind Q's Got Class carrying 54.5kg at $13.40. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 08/04/2026 | 146 | MDN 3 | $56,041.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 55.5kg | 1:04.70 | 11-10-11 | 8 |
| 23.3L | $9.10 |
| 12/12 | 13/11/2025 | 19 | MDN 2 | $58,779.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:05.24 | 10-12-12 | 5 |
| 32.9L | $10.60 |
| 2/11 | 25/10/2025 | 19 | MDN 2 | $58,600.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:05.65 | 1-2-2 | 11 |
| 6.0L | $13.40 |
| 7/10 | 06/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $58,869.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:08.01 | 4-6-7 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
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At debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track on April 8 over 1106m, 7 len behind Hard Luck Prayer with 55.5kg at $8.50. Sure to take a lot from that experience and makes plenty of appeal.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 08/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $56,041.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 55.5kg | 1:04.70 | 3-2-3 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Micah Meeks
Weight: 51.5kgs
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Second-up. First start second last of 8 at this track on July 4 over 1006m, 18 len behind Q's Topnotch carrying 54.5kg at $5.20. Went for a break before returning 8th of 11 at this track on April 8 over 1106m, 19 len behind Hard Luck Prayer carrying 52kg at $14.50. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 08/04/2026 | 278 | MDN 3 | $56,041.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | W Meeks | 52kg | 1:04.70 | 6-8-8 | 7 |
| 19.3L | $14.50 |
| 7/8 | 04/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $58,869.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | Fast | Santo Sanjur | 54.5kg | 0:58.72 | 3-7-7 | 3 |
| 18.0L | $5.20 |
Jockey: Ronald Hisby
Weight: 56kgs
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Is first-up after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at this track October 30 over 1207m, 13 len behind Gray V carrying 56kg at $7.70. Previously first up; ran last of 8 at this track October 21 over 1106m, 16 len behind Goingscents with 55.5kg at $11.10. Winning hope.
Last Starts 175 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 | 30/10/2025 | 9 | MDN CLM 3U | $28,158.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Good | Santo Sanjur | 56kg | 1:12.78 | 6-4-5 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $7.70 |
| 8/8 | 21/10/2025 | 70 | MDN 3U | $54,795.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Santo Sanjur | 55.5kg | 1:05.82 | 8-7-8 | 3 |
| 16.1L | $11.10 |
| 7/8 | 12/08/2025 | 31 | MDN 3U | $59,690.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Andres Calleja | 56kg | 1:11.31 | 7-6-7 | 7 |
| 18.3L | $6.30 |
| 3/8 | 12/07/2025 | 261 | MDN 3U | $58,869.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Andres Calleja | 56kg | 1:07.05 | 7-3-3 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $8.60 |
| 2/7 | 24/10/2024 | 22 | MDN 3U | $55,636.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Andres Calleja | 51.5kg | 1:11.86 | 5-2-2 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 02/10/2024 | 26 | MDN 3U | $55,636.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Andres Calleja | 51.5kg | 1:05.54 | 8-6-2 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $66.00 |