Horseshoe Indianapolis Race 7 - Race 7 - Maiden Special Weight
ROKTAR (7) missed the frame on debut then progressed nicely at his second outing when in contention on the turn, finishing 5.5 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 1710m at Laurel Turf. Looks well placed so expect another big run. CANDY CANE CRAIN (10) is yet to break through after five career starts. Could only manage to finish fourth last time out over 1710m at Oaklawn Park (Dirt) following a minor placing at Oaklawn Park (Dirt) over 1710m the run prior. Among the leading chances. TERRE HAUTE (6) is a two-start maiden who placed on debut then could only manage fourth last start, beaten 10 lengths over 1710m at Keeneland Turf (Turf). Solid effort on debut a good reference. KING OF HEAT (9) finished 52 lengths from the winner in eighth at his most recent appearance over 2012m at Churchill Downs (Dirt) after he got a long way back in the run. Finds the right race and is worth consideration.
Jockey: Andres Calleja
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Jumped at very long odds at debut, eased back early on 7th of 10 at Keeneland on April 10 over 1308m, 16 len behind Free Advice carrying 53.5kg at $74.55. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
Last Starts 33 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 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $80,058.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Andres Calleja | 53.5kg | 1:18.64 | 9-8-7 | 10 |
| 16.8L | $74.55 |
Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when second last of 8 at Aqueduct on September 27 over 1609m, 14 len behind Igniter with 54kg at $19.58. Solid return wouldn't surprise.
Last Starts 228 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 | 27/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $129,969.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 54kg | 1:35.69 | 7-7-7 | 8 |
| 14.1L | $19.58 |
Jockey: Irving Moncada
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, 3rd in a small field at Turfway Park on March 13 over 1207m, 8 len behind Frontier Justice carrying 54.5kg at $3.36. Second-up settled back and ran on when 8th of 10 at Keeneland on April 10 over 1308m, 22 len behind Free Advice with 53.5kg at $7.18. Can't tip based on recent efforts.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 10/04/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $80,058.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 53.5kg | 1:18.64 | 10-6-8 | 1 |
| 22.1L | $7.18 |
| 3/5 | 13/03/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $55,618.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | V Carrasco | 54.5kg | 1:12.84 | 5-3-3 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $3.36 |
Jockey: Mitchell Murrill
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Having third race start. At debut, second last of 10 at Turfway Park on March 11 over 1609m, 26 len behind Winter Holiday with 54.5kg at $22.23. Last start 6th of 8 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on April 21 over 1609m, 9 len behind Astound with 55.5kg at $6.50. Solid top-three chance.
Last Starts 22 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 | 21/04/2026 | 41 | MDN 3 | $46,579.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Murrill | 55.5kg | 1:40.24 | 3-7-6 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $6.50 |
| 9/10 | 11/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Samuel E Bermudez | 54.5kg | 1:38.87 | 10-10-9 | 1 |
| 26.0L | $22.23 |
Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Raced two times to date. At big odds at debut, 3rd of 11 at Turfway Park on March 21 over 1207m, 4 len behind Volendam carrying 54.5kg at $39.57. Last start 4th of 9 at Keeneland Turf on April 11 over 1710m, 10 len behind West End Kid with 54.5kg at $13.05. Genuine contender in this suitable contest.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 11/04/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 54.5kg | 1:41.99 | 5-8-4 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $13.05 |
| 3/11 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 54.5kg | 1:10.57 | 8-4-3 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $39.57 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Raced twice to date. At debut, ran last in a small field at Turfway Park on March 14 over 1609m, 16 len behind Garryowen carrying 54.5kg at $8.91. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Laurel Turf on April 12 over 1710m, 5.5 len behind Copper Ghost carrying 53kg at $20.60. Should be right in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 12/04/2026 | 29 | MDN 3U | $69,956.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Jevian Toledo | 53kg | 1:42.42 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $20.60 |
| 5/5 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $67,416.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 54.5kg | 1:40.39 | 2-5-5 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $8.91 |
Jockey: Luis Contreras
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. At big odds at debut, 7th of 12 at Turfway Park on February 21 over 1308m, 14 len behind Canterville with 54.5kg at $25.11. Last start second last of 9 at Turfway Park on March 21 over 1609m, 16 len behind Celtic Flame carrying 54.5kg at $11.65. Shouldn't trouble the top few.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 21/03/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | 1:39.33 | 9-9-8 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $11.65 |
| 7/12 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | 1:19.38 | 12-8-7 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $25.11 |
Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At the latest run ran last of 8 at Churchill Downs on April 26 over 2012m, 52 len behind Tiernanogue with 53.5kg at $11.82. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Fairgrounds on March 7 over 1710m, 7 len behind Corona De Oro carrying 53kg at $17.50. Watch for him dropping on these late.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 26/04/2026 | 50 | MDN 3U | $174,672.00 | Churchill Downs | 2012m | Fast | Jim Graham | 53.5kg | 2:01.41 | 8-8-8 | 1 |
| 52.4L | $11.82 |
| 3/5 | 07/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Jim Graham | 53kg | 1:42.80 | 3-4-3 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $17.50 |
| 4/9 | 14/02/2026 | 230 | MDN 3 | $92,725.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jim Graham | 54.5kg | 1:09.18 | 4-7-4 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $61.90 |
| 8/11 | 29/06/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jim Graham | 54kg | 1:08.65 | 10-11-8 | 3 |
| 16.0L | $64.48 |
Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes off a 30 day let-up. At the latest run settled back and ran on when 4th of 7 at Oaklawn Park on April 12 over 1710m, 10 len behind I'm Worthy with 54.5kg at $3.30. Before that 3rd of 9 at Oaklawn Park on February 28 over 1710m, 9 len behind Race Ready carrying 55.5kg at $5.40. Watch for sharp improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 12/04/2026 | 43 | MDN CLM 3U | $69,869.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54.5kg | 1:44.08 | 7-4-4 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $3.30 |
| 3/9 | 28/02/2026 | 22 | MDN OCLM 3 | $91,292.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | 1:44.56 | 5-3-3 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $5.40 |
| 2/12 | 06/02/2026 | 41 | MDN CLM 3 | $88,445.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55kg | 1:40.44 | 2-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/9 | 27/12/2025 | 23 | MDN OCLM 2 | $99,541.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54.5kg | 1:39.44 | 6-3-3 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/11 | 04/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $73,507.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 54kg | 1:37.71 | 7-3-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $7.58 |
Jockey: Declan Cannon
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Keeneland October 4 over 1207m, 10 len behind Heartily with 54kg at $9.08. On debut sixth of 12 at Kentucky August 30 over 1207m, 5 len behind Judicial Review carrying 54kg at $3.78. Useful type who should go well.
Last Starts 221 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 | 04/10/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | 1:11.43 | 2-6-7 | 6 |
| 10.9L | $9.08 |
| 6/12 | 30/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $263,566.00 | Kentucky | 1207m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | 1:10.21 | 5-2-6 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $3.78 |
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At debut, 10th of 12 at Turfway Park on March 25 over 1308m, 14 len behind Ancient History carrying 53.5kg at $12.15. Needs to do a lot more than he did on debut.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 25/03/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:16.35 | 7-10-10 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $12.15 |
Jockey: Jann N. Hernandez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes off a 60 day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 11 at Turfway Park on March 13 over 1308m, 5.5 len behind Culoir carrying 54.5kg at $14.47. The race before that 5th of 10 at Turfway Park on February 28 over 1006m, 6 len behind I Forgot To Ask with 54.5kg at $18.30. Likely to feel the pinch in this company.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 13/03/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM 3 | $32,303.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Jann N Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:19.04 | 8-5-2 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $14.47 |
| 5/10 | 28/02/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3 | $32,303.00 | Turfway Park | 1006m | Fast | Jann N Hernandez | 54.5kg | 0:59.20 | 6-5-5 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $18.30 |
| 9/12 | 06/02/2026 | 48 | MDN CLM 3 | $53,067.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Jann N Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:13.24 | 2-7-9 | 12 |
| 21.3L | $19.21 |
| 6/9 | 20/12/2025 | 65 | MDN CLM 2 | $56,968.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Jann N Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:18.17 | 3-3-6 | 7 |
| 7.9L | $15.70 |
| 3/9 | 16/10/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $36,530.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Jann N Hernandez | 54.5kg | 0:55.83 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $108.70 |