Horseshoe Indianapolis Race 3 - Race 3 - Starter Optional Claiming
EXPLOSIVELY (2) hasn't won recently but looks close to a breakthrough based on his last start second at this track (Dirt) over 1207m when beaten 3 lengths. Fernando De La Cruz stays on and although yet to win has been in the money on three occasions. Likely to feature. SOUND DOCTRINE (5) couldn't have been more impressive first up last start when he scored by 5 lengths over 1106m at this track (Dirt). Will be better for that latest run and is expected to feature in the finish. CHARBONNAY (7) scored an impressive win by 4 lengths when resuming from a spell last time out over 1308m at Belterra Park (Dirt). Will be better for that latest run and looks a big threat to the top selection. HEALING WATERS (3) was beaten 8 lengths into fourth over 1207m at this track seven weeks ago. Well placed and can figure in the finish this time.

Jockey: Fernando De La Cruz
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes off a 49 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at this track on April 14 over 1207m, 3 len behind Willie Bird with 55.5kg at $6.80. Before that 3rd of 7 at Turfway Park on March 5 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Fond Farewell with 56kg at $24.72. Well placed to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 14/04/2026 | 40 | HCP 3U | $40,757.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 55.5kg | 1:09.98 | 4-2-2 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $6.80 |
| 3/7 | 05/03/2026 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $143,258.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 56kg | 1:10.65 | 6-5-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $24.72 |
| 5/9 | 22/01/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $152,466.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 55kg | 1:18.14 | 6-5-5 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $5.64 |
| 3/11 | 19/12/2025 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $156,202.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:09.32 | 11-5-3 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $9.17 |
| 3/11 | 05/12/2025 | 36 | CLM 3U | $64,778.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:16.01 | 10-5-3 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $14.51 |
| 1/7 | 30/10/2025 | 13 | CLM 3U | $88,280.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:39.36 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $2.27 |

Jockey: Amir Mendoza
Weight: 51.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Returns from a 49-day let-up. Last start 4th in a small field at this track on April 14 over 1207m, 8 len behind Willie Bird with 54kg at $6.50. The start before that 4th of 7 at Oaklawn Park on March 22 over 1207m, 1.75 len behind Plausible Denile with 55kg at $30.50. Mediocre effort last start but is capable of better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 14/04/2026 | 23 | HCP 3U | $40,757.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Alberto Burgos | 54kg | 1:09.98 | 3-5-4 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 22/03/2026 | 22 | CLM 4U | $49,157.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Barcenas Javier Padron | 55kg | 1:10.75 | 4-5-4 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $30.50 |
| 7/9 | 28/02/2026 | 22 | CLM 4U | $63,202.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Amir Mendoza | 51.5kg | 1:09.66 | 4-8-7 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $50.90 |
| 7/12 | 06/02/2026 | 35 | CLM 4U | $88,445.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Walter De La Cruz | 52kg | 1:11.56 | 5-5-7 | 11 |
| 8.3L | $71.40 |
| 5/5 | 02/01/2026 | 50 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $179,372.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Walter De La Cruz | 56kg | 1:10.07 | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $28.30 |
| 5/8 | 13/11/2025 | 70 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $67,176.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ramos Gutierrez | 52.5kg | 1:09.74 | 3-4-5 | 7 |
| 2.4L | $12.30 |

Jockey: Evin A. Roman
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation won by 3 len Mahoning Valley January 21 over 1106m defeating Scaredy Catness carrying 55.5kg at $1.70. Previously first up; second last of 8 at Turfway Park December 19 over 1207m, 15 len behind Lockstocknpharoah with 51.5kg at $72.38. Major upset if he won.
Last Starts 132 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 21/01/2026 | 33 | MDN CLM 3 | $23,318.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | SP | Alejandro Gomez | 55.5kg | 1:05.95 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $1.70 |
| 7/8 | 19/12/2025 | 78 | MDN 2 | $73,507.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ramos Gutierrez | 51.5kg | 1:11.40 | 5-5-7 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $72.38 |
| 8/8 | 02/10/2025 | 11 | MDN 2 | $48,930.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | Alberto Burgos | 54.5kg | 1:39.65 | 1-8-8 | 5 |
| 48.8L | $70.20 |
| 10/12 | 21/09/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $87,156.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Evin A Roman | 54kg | 1:12.11 | 8-10-10 | 6 |
| 19.4L | $58.26 |

Jockey: Joshua Morales
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after nine months scored a big 5 len win at this track April 29 over 1106m defeating Spotonjustice carrying 55.5kg at $6.30. Previously second-up scored a big 6 len win at Churchill Downs September 18 2024 over 1308m defeating Alilnalot with 55kg at $1.78. Can go on with it. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 29/04/2026 | 258 | CLM 3U | $29,112.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | SP | Joshua Morales | 55.5kg | 1:04.08 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $6.30 |
| 6/6 | 14/08/2025 | 58 | CLM 3U | $27,907.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Good | Marcelino Pedroza | 55.5kg | 1:09.91 | 6-5-6 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $2.30 |
| 1/6 | 17/06/2025 | 17 | ALLOW 3U | $52,877.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | SP | Santo Sanjur | 55.5kg | 1:09.79 | 1-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $6.40 |
| 4/11 | 31/05/2025 | 24 | CLM 4U | $100,000.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 53.5kg | 1:09.84 | 4-1-4 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $24.84 |
| 5/5 | 07/05/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $53,125.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | 1:10.46 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $6.80 |
| 5/8 | 16/04/2025 | 51 | ALLOW 3U | $54,313.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 55.5kg | 1:04.97 | 2-2-5 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Irving Moncada
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes off a 55 day let-up. Last start scored a big 4.5 len win at this track April 8 over 1207m defeating Decatur Street with 55.5kg at $2.40. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Turfway Park on March 14 over 1308m, nose behind Brie's In Town with 56kg at $4.31. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 08/04/2026 | 25 | CLM 3U | $25,473.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 55.5kg | 1:09.58 | 2-1-1 | 11 |
| 4.5L | $2.40 |
| 2/8 | 14/03/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $48,455.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 56kg | 1:17.37 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.31 |
| 1/10 | 14/02/2026 | 38 | CLM 3U | $38,231.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:12.09 | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $1.45 |
| 1/12 | 07/01/2026 | 208 | MDN CLM 4U | $46,039.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:11.21 | 5-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 13/06/2025 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $74,650.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Heavy | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:04.13 | 8-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $3.49 |
| 10/11 | 15/05/2025 | 706 | MDN CLM 3U | $104,688.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:22.93 | 5-10-10 | 2 |
| 17.7L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Cesar Orantes
Weight: 51.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after five months scored a big 4 len win at Belterra Park May 16 over 1308m defeating Blazing Burroughs carrying 53.5kg at $5.10. Previously second-up 4th in a small field at Churchill Downs on November 22 over 1207m, 8 len behind Ravin's Ransom with 53.5kg at $6.54. Only needs to hold that form to be winning again. Improver with winning prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 16/05/2026 | 135 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $18,855.00 | Belterra Park | 1308m | Good | Cesar Orantes | 53.5kg | 1:16.44 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $5.10 |
| 9/12 | 01/01/2026 | 40 | CLM 4U | $57,399.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 55kg | 1:11.11 | 4-7-9 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $10.01 |
| 4/6 | 22/11/2025 | 8 | CLM 3 | $94,809.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:11.70 | 6-5-4 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $6.54 |
| 4/9 | 14/11/2025 | 125 | CLM 3U | $96,183.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:17.09 | 7-3-4 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $16.32 |
| 4/7 | 12/07/2025 | 31 | CLM 3U | $61,162.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:10.57 | 2-4-4 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $11.63 |
| 5/8 | 11/06/2025 | 34 | CLM 3 | $133,748.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 54.5kg | 1:08.97 | 8-6-5 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $11.08 |