Horseshoe Indianapolis Race 8 - Race 8 - Trials
NIYO DE ORO (3) resumes from a spell of a year and is having his first outing under new trainer Tony Cunningham. Finished ninth at this track (Dirt) over 320m at the opening run last time in work. Makes plenty of appeal in the new surrounds. MI BLOOD TOKEN (9) pushed forward when resuming last time and boxed on to finish 0.3 lengths away in second over 274m at this track (Dirt). Finds a more suitable contest and can get the chocolates. SEND ME A DYNASTY HG (4) was a determined maiden winner last time out, scoring by 0.3 lengths over 274m at this track (Dirt). Looks well placed and she should be in the finish again. SIZZZLING HEART (2) was in the firing line on the bend and finished second last time over 302m at this track (Dirt) when resuming from a spell, beaten 1.3 lengths. Has the talent to get the prize.

Jockey: Erik N. Esqueda
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up. First-up after five months second last of 8 at this track on April 7 over 229m, 2 len behind Watch For Estela with 59kg at $11.50. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at this track on August 9 over 320m, 2.5 len behind Beach Burner with 56kg at $66.70. Needs more time.
Last Starts 35 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 | 07/04/2026 | 145 | MDN 35 | $26,201.00 | Indiana Downs | 229m | Fast | Zamudio Alberto Ceron | 59kg | 0:13.67 | 4-7-7 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $11.50 |
| 4/10 | 13/11/2025 | 19 | MDN 2 | $27,481.00 | Indiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Carlos Ruiz-Cortez | 56kg | 0:17.97 | 8-4-4 | 7 |
| 0.9L | $6.00 |
| 10/10 | 25/10/2025 | 21 | LR HCP 2 | $45,662.00 | Indiana Downs | 366m | Fast | Carlos Ruiz-Cortez | 56kg | 0:20.27 | 8-10-10 | 8 |
| 3.9L | $28.70 |
| 2/8 | 04/10/2025 | 35 | HCP 2 | $22,831.00 | Indiana Downs | 366m | Fast | Carlos Ruiz-Cortez | 56kg | 0:20.15 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $20.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/08/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $26,357.00 | Indiana Downs | 274m | Fast | Carlos Ruiz-Cortez | 56kg | 0:15.63 | 4-2-3 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $21.60 |
| 6/9 | 09/08/2025 | 21 | HCP 2 | $21,705.00 | Indiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Erik Esqueda | 56kg | 0:17.96 | 5-7-6 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $66.70 |

Jockey: Saul Lopez
Weight: 57kgs
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Second run back. First-up after six months 2nd of 10 at this track on April 14 over 302m, 1.3 len behind Coyote Kiss with 57kg at $2.40. Previously second-up eased back early on 6th of 9 at this track on June 26 over 320m, 1.75 len behind Queenvn Chic carrying 56kg at $24.50. Solid top-three hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 14/04/2026 | 171 | MDN 35 | $26,201.00 | Indiana Downs | 302m | Fast | Isidro Banuelos | 57kg | 0:17.25 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.40 |
| 7/10 | 25/10/2025 | 21 | HCP 2 | $547,336.00 | Indiana Downs | 366m | Fast | Francisco Quintero | 56kg | 0:19.98 | 2-6-7 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $42.80 |
| 4/9 | 04/10/2025 | 35 | HCP 2 | $22,831.00 | Indiana Downs | 366m | Fast | Francisco Quintero | 56kg | 0:20.26 | 4-5-4 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $9.80 |
| 8/10 | 30/08/2025 | 21 | G3 HCP 2 | $356,761.00 | Indiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Isidro Banuelos | 56kg | 0:17.93 | 9-9-8 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $85.20 |
| 2/8 | 09/08/2025 | 21 | HCP 2 | $21,705.00 | Indiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Luz Daniel Martinez | 56kg | 0:18.00 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $10.50 |
| 3/10 | 19/07/2025 | 23 | MDN 2 | $27,523.00 | Indiana Downs | 274m | Fast | Luz Daniel Martinez | 56kg | 0:15.90 | 6-5-3 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Luz Daniel Martinez
Weight: 58kgs
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Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign ran last of 9 at this track on May 12 over 320m, 0.5 len behind Celtic Cartel with 58kg at $10.40. When resuming last campaign 4th of 9 at Belterra Park on July 19 2024 over 320m, 1.3 len behind Last Game Lady with 56kg at $26.80. Definite winning hope.
Last Starts 365 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 12/05/2025 | 297 | HCP 3U | $18,750.00 | Indiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Jose M Ruiz | 58kg | 0:17.94 | 1-3-D2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $10.40 |
| 4/9 | 19/07/2024 | - | MDN 3U | $24,060.00 | Belterra Park | 320m | Fast | Luz Daniel Martinez | 56kg | 0:17.11 | 3-2-4 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $26.80 |

Jockey: Francisco Quintero
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up. First-up after five months won by a 0.3 len at this track April 8 over 274m defeating Mi Blood Token carrying 57kg at $14.20. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Remington Park on May 8 2025 over 320m, 8 len behind Argyles carrying 56kg at $13.40. Strong winning chance.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 08/04/2026 | 150 | MDN 35 | $24,745.00 | Indiana Downs | 274m | Fast | Francisco Quintero | 57kg | 0:15.95 | 8-4-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $14.20 |
| 9/10 | 09/11/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $25,191.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 302m | Fast | Christian Esqueda | 57kg | 0:17.08 | 9-9-9 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $7.90 |
| 4/10 | 20/10/2025 | 43 | MDN 2 | $27,093.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 302m | Fast | Christian Esqueda | 57kg | 0:17.27 | 6-4-4 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $35.70 |
| 5/9 | 07/09/2025 | 43 | HCP 2 | $12,232.00 | Prairie Meadows | 320m | Fast | Christian Esqueda | 57.5kg | 0:17.86 | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $76.90 |
| 4/7 | 26/07/2025 | 40 | MDN F 2 | $21,407.00 | Prairie Meadows | 274m | Fast | Christian Esqueda | 56.5kg | 0:15.60 | 6-4-4 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $6.80 |
| 4/10 | 16/06/2025 | 39 | HCP 2 | $12,442.00 | Prairie Meadows | 320m | Fast | Christian Esqueda | 56kg | 0:18.28 | 8-5-4 | 9 |
| 1.1L | $14.90 |

Jockey: Alberto Ceron-Zamudio
Weight: 58kgs
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Resumes. Finished off last preparation second of 10 at this track October 30 over 302m, 1.0 len behind Dangerous Corona with 57kg at $5.60. Previously first up; seventh of 9 at this track August 14 over 302m, 3.5 len behind Dragon Dynasty with 57kg at $70.40. Will take a lot from this run but stays under notice.
Last Starts 194 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 | 30/10/2025 | 16 | MDN 3U | $25,875.00 | Indiana Downs | 302m | Good | Bocanegra Diego Villamil | 57kg | 0:16.97 | 6-2-2 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $5.60 |
| 2/10 | 14/10/2025 | 35 | MDN 3U | $25,875.00 | Indiana Downs | 274m | Fast | Bocanegra Diego Villamil | 57kg | 0:15.71 | 4-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $32.90 |
| 5/9 | 09/09/2025 | 26 | MDN 3U | $25,994.00 | Indiana Downs | 274m | Fast | Zamudio Alberto Ceron | 57kg | 0:15.69 | 5-4-5 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $25.80 |
| 7/9 | 14/08/2025 | 106 | MDN 3U | $26,357.00 | Indiana Downs | 302m | Fast | Zamudio Alberto Ceron | 57kg | 0:16.89 | 6-7-7 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $70.40 |
| 4/10 | 30/04/2025 | 167 | MDN 35 | $27,157.00 | Indiana Downs | 274m | Fast | Juan D Marquez | 57kg | 0:15.69 | 6-5-4 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $31.70 |
| 5/10 | 14/11/2024 | 40 | MDN 2 | $25,875.00 | Indiana Downs | 302m | SP | Juan D Marquez | 56kg | 0:17.18 | 3-5-5 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $11.50 |

Jockey: Germarius A. O'Neal
Weight: 58kgs
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Third-up today. Comes off a 60 day let-up. First-up 7th of 9 at Louisiana Downs on February 24 over 320m, 2.5 len behind Ivorys Cartel carrying 58kg at $7. Last start 5th of 10 at Louisiana Downs on March 12 over 366m, 2 len behind Suttenprettyspecial with 58kg at $4.50. Has to find improvement.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 12/03/2026 | 16 | MDN 3U | $12,640.00 | Louisiana Downs | 366m | Fast | Leonardo Rodriguez | 58kg | 0:20.42 | 5-4-5 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $4.50 |
| 7/9 | 24/02/2026 | 131 | HCP 3U | $7,133.00 | Louisiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Leonardo Rodriguez | 58kg | 0:17.97 | 6-8-7 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
| 5/5 | 16/10/2025 | 16 | MDN 3U | $25,875.00 | Indiana Downs | 366m | Fast | Diaz Luis Eduardo Luna | 58kg | 0:20.63 | 1-2-D1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.70 |
| 3/10 | 30/09/2025 | 693 | MDN 3U | $25,994.00 | Indiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Diaz Luis Eduardo Luna | 58kg | 0:18.02 | 10-8-3 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $4.70 |
| 4/10 | 07/11/2023 | 23 | MDN 2 | $27,987.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 320m | Fast | Angel O Ramirez | 56kg | 0:18.13 | 6-5-4 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $12.10 |
| 9/10 | 15/10/2023 | 20 | MDN 2 | $25,581.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 302m | Fast | Angel O Ramirez | 56kg | 0:17.18 | 7-9-9 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Hugo Macias
Weight: 58kgs
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Resuming after a break of seven months. Finished off last preparation when last of 7 at this track October 2 over 366m, 8 len behind Kadillaking with 57kg at $89.80. First up last campaign ran last of 9 at this track August 14 over 302m, 6 len behind Dragon Dynasty carrying 57kg at $79. Cannot enthuse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 02/10/2025 | 49 | HCP 3 | $21,407.00 | Indiana Downs | 366m | Fast | Oscar Macias | 57kg | 0:19.79 | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $89.80 |
| 9/9 | 14/08/2025 | 292 | MDN 3U | $26,357.00 | Indiana Downs | 302m | Fast | Oscar Macias | 57kg | 0:16.89 | 9-9-9 | 8 |
| 6.1L | $79.00 |
| 10/10 | 26/10/2024 | 21 | LR OPEN 2 | $43,353.00 | Indiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Fernando Morin | 57kg | 0:17.75 | 8-10-10 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $39.80 |
| 8/8 | 05/10/2024 | 26 | ALLOW 2 | $20,231.00 | Indiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Diaz Luis Eduardo Luna | 56kg | 0:17.79 | 6-7-8 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $37.20 |
| 6/10 | 09/09/2024 | 72 | MDN 2 | $25,000.00 | Indiana Downs | 302m | Fast | Diaz Luis Eduardo Luna | 56kg | 0:17.30 | 2-6-6 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $36.10 |
| 8/10 | 29/06/2024 | 17 | HCP 2 | $21,148.00 | Indiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Diaz Eduardo Luna | 56kg | 0:18.33 | 8-8-8 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $34.90 |

Jockey: Giovani Vazquez-Gomez
Weight: 58kgs
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Second-up. First-up after about 18 months sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at this track on April 8 over 274m, 2.75 len behind Send Me A Dynasty Hg carrying 58kg at $17.90. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Delta Downs on May 3 2024 over 302m, 0.8 len behind Perry Midnight Train carrying 57kg at $5.50. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 08/04/2026 | 510 | MDN 35 | $24,745.00 | Indiana Downs | 274m | Fast | Carlos Ruiz-Cortez | 58kg | 0:15.95 | 3-2-7 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $17.90 |
| 5/10 | 14/11/2024 | 21 | MDN CG 2 | $22,831.00 | Lone Star Park | 201m | Fast | Modesto Pina | 58kg | 0:11.93 | 2-5-5 | 9 |
| 0.9L | $8.60 |
| 7/10 | 24/10/2024 | 27 | MDN 2 | $21,676.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Modesto Pina | 58kg | 0:17.03 | 5-7-7 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $7.30 |
| 3/10 | 27/09/2024 | 34 | MDN CG 2 | $22,059.00 | Lone Star Park | 229m | Fast | Modesto Pina | 58kg | 0:13.32 | 4-3-3 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 7/8 | 24/08/2024 | 44 | HCP 2 | $18,433.00 | Fairgrounds | 320m | Fast | Modesto Pina | 57kg | 0:18.01 | 8-6-7 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $14.00 |
| 3/10 | 11/07/2024 | 27 | MDN CLM 2 | $16,541.00 | Delta Downs | 274m | Fast | Modesto Pina | 56.5kg | 0:15.59 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $4.90 |

Jockey: Luis Eduardo Luna Diaz
Weight: 57kgs
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Second run back. First-up after seven months held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track on April 8 over 274m, 0.3 len behind Send Me A Dynasty Hg with 57kg at $5.70. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Wyoming Downs on July 25 over 320m, 1.75 len behind Jessa Royal Tee with 57.5kg at $18.70. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 34 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 | 08/04/2026 | 214 | MDN 35 | $24,745.00 | Indiana Downs | 274m | Fast | Diaz Luis Eduardo Luna | 57kg | 0:15.95 | 4-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $5.70 |
| 2/7 | 06/09/2025 | 14 | HCP 2 | $6,881.00 | Black Foot | 274m | Fast | Luis A Collazo | 61kg | 0:15.31 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $5.70 |
| 4/7 | 23/08/2025 | 29 | HCP 2 | $9,302.00 | Sweetwater County Fair | 320m | Fast | J R Valenzuela | 58.5kg | 0:17.54 | 6-3-4 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $13.80 |
| 4/8 | 25/07/2025 | 54 | HCP 2 | $9,174.00 | Wyoming Downs | 320m | Fast | J R Valenzuela | 57.5kg | 0:18.08 | 7-3-4 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $18.70 |
| 5/8 | 01/06/2025 | - | HCP 2 | $7,776.00 | Energy Downs | 274m | Fast | J R Valenzuela | 57kg | 0:15.70 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Edgar Diaz
Weight: 57kgs
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Resumes from a spell. Not seen since he finished last of 9 at this track September 23 over 320m, 3.5 len behind Ae King Jb carrying 56kg at $6.60. On debut second last of 9 at this track August 25 over 320m, 4.5 len behind Lead Me To The Beach carrying 56kg at $78.80. Marginal chance.
Last Starts 231 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 23/09/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $27,523.00 | Indiana Downs | 320m | Fast | German Rodriguez | 56kg | 0:18.10 | 1-6-D5 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $6.60 |
| 8/9 | 25/08/2025 | - | HCP 2 | $21,705.00 | Indiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Antonio Rodriguez | 56kg | 0:17.82 | 6-8-8 | 5 |
| 4.4L | $78.80 |