Horseshoe Indianapolis Race 5 - Race 5 - Maiden Claiming
VALIANT BEACHER (6) rates on top after a narrow 2nd at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 274m last start, beaten 0.5L, and brings a string of recent placings. ZOOMIN CARTEL6 (2) is a key chance with a close 4th here over 320m on May 14, just 1.3L off the winner, and earlier 2nd over 274m. LA ZOOMIN (9) has solid claims with two 274m placings last season, including 2nd beaten 1.5L, and wasn’t far away over 229m in April. A POLITICAL ELMO (13) resumes but finished 2nd here over 320m in November, beaten 0.1L, and can feature if near that level. LC DANCER MARY (7) comes off a 3rd over 320m, 1.5L back, and maps as an improver at this trip.

Jockey: Francisco Quintero
Weight: 58kgs
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Second two runs back at Louisiana Downs over 320m on 23 Feb, beaten 1.5L by Valentina Flores at $19 with 58kg. Since then finished 8th of 10 at Louisiana Downs on 26 Mar over 320m, beaten 5.8L at $3.25, then 8th at Horseshoe Indianapolis on 11 May over 320m, beaten 4.3L on FT. Draws barrier 1 and resumes 18 days between runs for Francisco Quintero and Hector J. Sanchez. Can feature with a clean break from the inside.
Last Starts 19 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 | 11/05/2026 | 46 | HCP 3U | $16,760.00 | Indiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Francisco Quintero | 58kg | 0:17.96 | 2-8-8 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $21.40 |
| 8/10 | 26/03/2026 | 31 | MDN 3U | $12,640.00 | Louisiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Francisco Quintero | 58kg | 0:17.95 | 9-9-8 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 23/02/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $12,839.00 | Louisiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Francisco Quintero | 58kg | 0:17.83 | 7-6-2 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $28.30 |

Jockey: Diego Villamil Bocanegra
Weight: 57kgs
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Back in trip by 27m and draws barrier 3. Last start 10th of 10 after settling back at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 274m on 29 Apr, beaten 3L on good going with 57kg. Earlier best this track was 5th over 274m on 25 Sep 2025, beaten 3.9L at $11. Can improve with a kinder run from the gate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 29/04/2026 | 183 | MDN 35 | $24,745.00 | Indiana Downs | 274m | Good | Bocanegra Diego Villamil | 57kg | 0:15.82 | 10-10-10 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $13.90 |
| 6/10 | 28/10/2025 | 33 | MDN 2 | $25,875.00 | Indiana Downs | 274m | Fast | Cristian Penaloza | 56kg | 0:15.61 | 5-8-6 | 9 |
| 2.2L | $27.10 |
| 5/10 | 25/09/2025 | 40 | MDN 2 | $25,994.00 | Indiana Downs | 274m | SP | Zamudio Alberto Ceron | 56kg | 0:15.49 | 10-7-5 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $14.90 |
| 7/10 | 16/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $26,357.00 | Indiana Downs | 274m | Good | Gomez Giovani Vazquez | 56kg | 0:15.57 | 10-9-7 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $19.80 |

Jockey: Luis Eduardo Luna Diaz
Weight: 57kgs
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Back in trip after an 18-day break. Last start 7th of 10 after settling back at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 320m on 11 May, beaten 3.4L on FT with 58kg. Best run was 2nd at Will Rogers Downs over 274m on 13 Oct, beaten 0.5L by Sheza Fabulous One. Blinkers go on and draws barrier 4; can improve.
Last Starts 19 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 | 11/05/2026 | 33 | HCP 3U | $16,760.00 | Indiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Rolando Del Rio Pina | 58kg | 0:17.99 | 6-10-7 | 10 |
| 3.4L | $7.30 |
| 6/10 | 08/04/2026 | 164 | MDN 35 | $24,745.00 | Indiana Downs | 274m | Fast | Rolando Del Rio Pina | 60.5kg | 0:15.95 | 6-6-6 | 8 |
| 2.6L | $14.80 |
| 7/8 | 26/10/2025 | 13 | HCP F 2 | $7,610.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 366m | M | Edwin G Escobedo | 58.5kg | 0:19.92 | 3-7-7 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $21.30 |
| 2/8 | 13/10/2025 | 6 | MDN 2 | $27,093.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 274m | Fast | Edwin G Escobedo | 58.5kg | 0:16.00 | 7-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |
| 6/10 | 07/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $25,229.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 274m | Fast | Edwin G Escobedo | 58kg | 0:15.97 | 4-7-6 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $15.90 |

Jockey: Alberto Ceron-Zamudio
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes off an 18-day turnaround after finishing 5th at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 320m on 11 May, beaten 2.8L in a Maiden Trial 67 after settling back. Prior run was 7th over 274m there on 15 Apr, 3.1L off Keep Her Off Tequila in a Maiden 66. Three-year-old colt for Kenia Hernandez; Alberto Ceron-Zamudio rides from barrier 5 with 57kg. Consistent venue record without a win; can improve with the right run.
Last Starts 19 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 | 11/05/2026 | 26 | HCP 3U | $16,760.00 | Indiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Cristian Penaloza | 57kg | 0:17.99 | 9-7-5 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $12.80 |
| 7/10 | 15/04/2026 | 175 | MDN 35 | $24,745.00 | Indiana Downs | 274m | Fast | Aron Hunt | 58kg | 0:15.88 | 7-7-7 | 8 |
| 3.1L | $10.30 |
| 8/10 | 22/10/2025 | 53 | MDN 2 | $25,875.00 | Indiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Aron Hunt | 56kg | 0:18.12 | 6-9-8 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $9.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/08/2025 | 30 | MDN 2 | $26,357.00 | Indiana Downs | 274m | Fast | Jorge Torres | 56kg | 0:15.63 | 7-4-D4 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $4.30 |
| 6/8 | 31/07/2025 | 33 | LR OPEN 2 | $51,988.00 | Indiana Downs | 320m | SP | Yovani Flores-Minos | 56kg | 0:17.57 | 2-7-6 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $17.60 |
| 4/8 | 28/06/2025 | 24 | HCP 2 | $21,773.00 | Indiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Saul Lopez | 56kg | 0:18.03 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $11.30 |

Jockey: Luz Daniel Martinez
Weight: 58kgs
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Has been around the mark, placing in three of the last five. Last start 2nd at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 274m on 29 Apr, beaten 0.5L in Maiden 68 with 58kg on GD after racing handy. Also ran 2nd over 366m here on 9 Oct 2025 at $2.40 in Maiden 68, and was close-up 4th on 11 Nov 2025 on SY. Consistent local maiden with place claims again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 29/04/2026 | 169 | MDN 35 | $24,745.00 | Indiana Downs | 274m | Good | Luz Daniel Martinez | 58kg | 0:15.82 | 6-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
| 4/10 | 11/11/2025 | 33 | MDN 3U | $27,481.00 | Indiana Downs | 366m | SP | Luz Daniel Martinez | 57kg | 0:20.27 | 4-3-4 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $8.10 |
| 2/8 | 09/10/2025 | 10 | MDN 3U | $27,397.00 | Indiana Downs | 366m | Fast | Luz Daniel Martinez | 57kg | 0:20.01 | 3-4-2 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $3.20 |
| 4/10 | 29/09/2025 | 54 | MDN 3U | $27,523.00 | Indiana Downs | 274m | Fast | Luz Daniel Martinez | 57kg | 0:15.60 | 4-5-4 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $5.30 |
| 2/9 | 06/08/2025 | 34 | MDN 3U | $27,907.00 | Indiana Downs | 366m | Fast | Luz Daniel Martinez | 57kg | 0:20.38 | 4-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.10 |
| 3/7 | 03/07/2025 | 23 | MDN 35 | $27,523.00 | Indiana Downs | 366m | Fast | Luz Daniel Martinez | 57kg | 0:19.95 | 7-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Erik N. Esqueda
Weight: 57kgs
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Placed last start 3rd of 9 at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 320m on 11 May, beaten 1.5L in a Maiden Trial 71 with 57kg. Prior run 8th of 10 in a Maiden 77 over 320m on 10 Nov, beaten 4.6L at $4.80 on SY. Best prior effort was 4th of 9 over 366m on 4 Oct, beaten 0.5L after racing handy in a Starter Allowance 80. Blinkers on; can feature with a clean break.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 11/05/2026 | 182 | HCP 3U | $16,760.00 | Indiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Erik Esqueda | 57kg | 0:18.07 | 4-5-3 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $5.60 |
| 8/10 | 10/11/2025 | 37 | MDN 2 | $25,954.00 | Indiana Downs | 320m | SP | Francisco Quintero | 56kg | 0:17.84 | 8-9-8 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $4.90 |
| 4/9 | 04/10/2025 | 18 | ALLOW 2 | $21,309.00 | Indiana Downs | 366m | Fast | Francisco Quintero | 56kg | 0:20.61 | 1-2-4 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $31.50 |
| 8/8 | 16/09/2025 | - | LR OPEN 2 | $45,872.00 | Indiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Luz Daniel Martinez | 56kg | 0:17.55 | 5-7-8 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $25.00 |

Jockey: Giovani Vazquez-Gomez
Weight: 57kgs
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First-up after 200 days. Last start 6th of 10 at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 320m on 10 Nov, beaten 3.9L on SY, with 56kg at $14. Two back finished 9th of 9 in a Starter Allowance 79 over 366m, beaten 4.1L at $9. Earlier form includes a narrow 2nd over 274m when beaten 0.3L; can feature with a clean break.
Last Starts 201 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 10/11/2025 | 37 | MDN 2 | $25,954.00 | Indiana Downs | 320m | SP | Gomez Giovani Vazquez | 56kg | 0:17.84 | 10-7-6 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $15.00 |
| 9/9 | 04/10/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 2 | $21,309.00 | Indiana Downs | 366m | Fast | Gomez Giovani Vazquez | 56kg | 0:20.33 | 1-8-9 | 8 |
| 4.1L | $20.00 |
| 8/10 | 16/08/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $26,357.00 | Indiana Downs | 274m | Good | German Rodriguez | 56kg | 0:15.57 | 2-6-8 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $3.20 |
| 2/10 | 19/07/2025 | 61 | MDN 2 | $25,994.00 | Indiana Downs | 274m | Fast | German Rodriguez | 56kg | 0:16.10 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $23.10 |
| 9/9 | 19/05/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $26,562.00 | Indiana Downs | 229m | Fast | German Rodriguez | 56kg | 0:13.65 | 9-9-9 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $17.30 |

Jockey: Hugo Macias
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes off a 52-day break after finishing 5th at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 229m on 7 Apr, beaten 1.1L in Maiden 67 with 57kg. Prior form includes a 2nd over 274m there on 28 Oct, beaten 1.5L at $6 behind Moonin To The Jazz, and two earlier 3rds at the track. Three placings from five runs at Horseshoe Indianapolis suggest she handles the venue. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 07/04/2026 | 161 | MDN 35 | $26,201.00 | Indiana Downs | 229m | Fast | Hugo Macias | 57kg | 0:13.67 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $4.60 |
| 2/10 | 28/10/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $25,875.00 | Indiana Downs | 274m | Fast | Hugo Macias | 56kg | 0:15.61 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $8.40 |
| 3/10 | 01/10/2025 | 100 | MDN 2 | $27,523.00 | Indiana Downs | 274m | Fast | Hugo Macias | 56kg | 0:15.83 | 2-2-3 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $32.10 |
| 3/8 | 23/06/2025 | 23 | MDN 2 | $27,994.00 | Indiana Downs | 274m | Fast | Hugo Macias | 56kg | 0:15.54 | 1-2-3 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $3.40 |
| 6/10 | 31/05/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $28,125.00 | Indiana Downs | 229m | Fast | Hugo Macias | 56kg | 0:13.47 | 2-4-6 | 10 |
| 1.6L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Cristian Penaloza
Weight: 58kgs
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Has been around the mark without breaking through, placing 3rd at Lone Star Park over 229m on 27 Sep, beaten 0.8L. Last start 7th of 10 at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 320m on 11 May, beaten 3.9L with 58kg on FT after settling back. Also 7th there over 274m on 8 Apr, beaten 2.8L, with Mi Blood Token featuring in both races. Blinkers go on and draws 10; can improve with a clean getaway.
Last Starts 19 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 | 11/05/2026 | 33 | HCP 3U | $16,760.00 | Indiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Gomez Giovani Vazquez | 58kg | 0:18.21 | 8-9-7 | 8 |
| 3.9L | $21.20 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Leonardo Rodriguez
Weight: 57kgs
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Has been around the mark, including a 3rd at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 229m on 7 Apr, beaten 0.5L on FT going with 57kg. Last start 5th of 8 at the same track over 320m on 14 May, beaten 2L in a Derby Trial with 57kg after settling 5th. Runner-up over 320m here last August, beaten 0.5L at $11. Still a maiden after 7 runs but consistent enough to have place claims.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 14/05/2026 | 37 | HCP 3 | $20,950.00 | Indiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Bocanegra Diego Villamil | 57kg | 0:17.82 | 1-5-5 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $28.50 |
| 3/8 | 07/04/2026 | 185 | MDN 35 | $26,201.00 | Indiana Downs | 229m | Fast | Bocanegra Diego Villamil | 57kg | 0:13.67 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $12.80 |
| 7/9 | 04/10/2025 | 23 | HCP 2 | $22,831.00 | Indiana Downs | 366m | Fast | Bocanegra Diego Villamil | 56kg | 0:20.26 | 2-7-7 | 7 |
| 2.4L | $26.10 |
| 5/9 | 11/09/2025 | 17 | LR OPEN 2 | $96,269.00 | Indiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Bocanegra Diego Villamil | 56kg | 0:17.99 | 1-3-5 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $42.70 |
| 2/7 | 25/08/2025 | 17 | HCP 2 | $21,705.00 | Indiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Bocanegra Diego Villamil | 56kg | 0:18.16 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $20.00 |
| 7/10 | 08/08/2025 | 41 | MDN 2 | $26,357.00 | Indiana Downs | 320m | Fast | Bocanegra Diego Villamil | 56kg | 0:18.22 | 2-8-7 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $29.70 |