Horseshoe Indianapolis Race 8 - Sagamore Sired H. Stakes
JR SHADOW BOY (9) is in a purple patch of form with his third straight win coming last time out over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Effortless win last time out and should be in the finish again. HARD LUCK PRAYER (8) is in top form with three wins on end, the most recent an effortless 4 lengths victory over 1609m at this track (Dirt) three-and-a-half weeks ago. Has a win and two minor placings at this journey from four starts and is sure to play a big role. Q'S TOPNOTCH (10) returns after a spell of eight months. Looking to emulate his win at this track to kick off the last campaign. Has to be respected. UNBRIDLED INTENT (7) turned in a fine effort to score by 0.3 lengths at today's track and distance last start to maintain his good form of late. Must raise the bar but another big run is on the cards.

Jockey: Fernando De La Cruz
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at this track November 13 over 1106m, 9 len behind Jr Shadow Boy carrying 54.5kg at $3.10. On debut fifth of 10 at Ellis Park Turf August 10 over 1106m, 8 len behind Zeus's Echo with 54kg at $47. May need this run.
Last Starts 209 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 13/11/2025 | 19 | MDN 2 | $58,779.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Carlos Barbosa | 54.5kg | 1:05.24 | 8-4-4 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $3.10 |
| 4/10 | 25/10/2025 | 24 | LR OPEN 2 | $156,393.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Carlos Barbosa | 53.5kg | 1:11.38 | 2-5-4 | 10 |
| 7.0L | $15.70 |
| 3/11 | 01/10/2025 | 15 | LR OPEN 2 | $157,798.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Carlos Barbosa | 53.5kg | 1:13.30 | 5-2-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $37.50 |
| 2/9 | 16/09/2025 | 37 | MDN 2 | $58,869.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Carlos Barbosa | 54.5kg | 1:06.87 | 8-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |
| 5/10 | 10/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Carlos Barbosa | 54kg | 1:00.80 | 6-3-5 | 8 |
| 8.1L | $47.00 |

Jockey: Mitchell Murrill
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 60-day let-up. First-up after five months 7th of 9 at Keeneland in the G3 Lexington Stakes on April 11 over 1710m, 22 len behind Trendsetter carrying 56kg at $18.29. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 13 len at this track September 23 over 1609m defeating Airdrop carrying 53kg at $6.10. One of the top chances.
Last Starts 60 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 | 11/04/2026 | 149 | G3 OPEN 3 | $582,242.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Mitchell Murrill | 56kg | 1:44.51 | 5-7-7 | 3 |
| 22.8L | $18.29 |
| 1/12 | 13/11/2025 | 19 | LR OPEN 2 | $157,405.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Mitchell Murrill | 56kg | 1:43.32 | 8-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $1.60 |
| 1/10 | 25/10/2025 | 32 | LR OPEN 2 | $156,393.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Mitchell Murrill | 54.5kg | 1:11.38 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 23/09/2025 | 18 | MDN 2 | $55,046.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Murrill | 53kg | 1:39.57 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $6.10 |
| 8/11 | 05/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $48,930.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Mitchell Murrill | 53kg | 0:57.81 | 11-11-8 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $18.10 |

Jockey: Jose Ramos Gutierrez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by 3.5 len at this track May 20 over 1106m defeating Silver Sterling carrying 52kg at $3.60. The race before that won by 6 len at this track May 1 over 1207m defeating Socorro's Prayer with 53kg at $7.10. Solid prospects and a good alley doesn't hurt.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 20/05/2026 | 19 | ALLOW 3U | $57,263.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | SP | Jose Ramos Gutierrez | 52kg | 1:04.42 | 5-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $3.60 |
| 1/8 | 01/05/2026 | 23 | MDN 3 | $53,771.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ramos Gutierrez | 53kg | 1:11.22 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $7.10 |
| 3/11 | 08/04/2026 | 253 | MDN 3 | $56,041.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Jose Ramos Gutierrez | 53kg | 1:03.94 | 5-5-3 | 10 |
| 11.5L | $11.40 |
| 7/9 | 29/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $58,869.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | Fast | Alberto Burgos | 54.5kg | 1:00.86 | 6-7-7 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $15.60 |

Jockey: Alberto Burgos
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Last start scored a big 6 len win at this track May 28 over 1106m defeating Aumoe carrying 54kg at $1.70. The race before that 2nd of 8 at this track on May 1 over 1207m, 6 len behind Fools Jester with 55.5kg at $1.70. Last-start winner but needs to improve further.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 28/05/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $50,279.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Alberto Burgos | 54kg | 1:03.65 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $1.70 |
| 2/8 | 01/05/2026 | 23 | MDN 3 | $53,771.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Alberto Burgos | 55.5kg | 1:11.22 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $1.70 |
| 2/11 | 08/04/2026 | 146 | MDN 3 | $56,041.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Alberto Burgos | 55.5kg | 1:04.70 | 1-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $2.40 |
| 2/12 | 13/11/2025 | 37 | MDN 2 | $58,779.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Samuel E Bermudez | 54.5kg | 1:05.24 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $7.90 |
| 4/8 | 07/10/2025 | 41 | MDN 2 | $55,046.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | SP | Fernando De La Cruz | 53kg | 1:06.29 | 2-1-4 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $2.70 |
| 6/10 | 27/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $59,690.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Alberto Burgos | 54.5kg | 1:06.97 | 1-5-6 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $10.20 |

Jockey: Micah Meeks
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third-up today. Resumes off a 42 day letup. First-up 3rd in a small field at this track on April 7 over 1106m, 12 len behind Jr Shadow Boy carrying 54.5kg at $6.20. Second run from a spell won by 6 len at this track April 29 over 1207m defeating Mommas Wish with 50.5kg at $2.60. Rather invest elsewhere.
Last Starts 42 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 | 29/04/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $59,680.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | SP | W Meeks | 50.5kg | 1:11.18 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $2.60 |
| 3/5 | 07/04/2026 | 174 | ALLOW 3 | $59,680.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | 1:02.75 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 12.5L | $6.20 |
| 1/8 | 15/10/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $38,052.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | 1:07.16 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $5.70 |

Jockey: Evin A. Roman
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Getting off the mark on debut; came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track May 25 over 1106m defeating Rioja Alta with 55.5kg at $11.50. Can't dismiss winning form but will find this tougher.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 25/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $53,771.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Evin A Roman | 55.5kg | 1:04.47 | 6-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $11.50 |

Jockey: Luis Contreras
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Last start ran on from midfield and won by a 0.3 len at this track May 20 over 1106m defeating Imminent Forecast with 53.5kg at $2.50. The run before that 2nd in a small field at this track on May 2 over 1207m, nose behind Hard Luck Prayer carrying 54.5kg at $4.10. Big chance again.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 20/05/2026 | 18 | ALLOW 3U | $57,263.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | SP | Luis Contreras | 53.5kg | 1:04.43 | 4-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/4 | 02/05/2026 | 25 | ALLOW 3 | $57,263.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luis Contreras | 54.5kg | 1:11.10 | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $4.10 |
| 2/5 | 07/04/2026 | 164 | ALLOW 3 | $59,680.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Luis Contreras | 54.5kg | 1:02.75 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $25.70 |
| 9/10 | 25/10/2025 | 24 | LR OPEN 2 | $156,393.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Santo Sanjur | 54.5kg | 1:11.38 | 8-9-9 | 2 |
| 20.3L | $59.10 |
| 9/11 | 01/10/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 2 | $157,798.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Mitchell Murrill | 54.5kg | 1:13.30 | 11-9-9 | 4 |
| 15.1L | $33.90 |
| 1/10 | 27/08/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $59,690.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Luis Contreras | 54.5kg | 1:06.97 | 5-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Hannah Leahey
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Looking to keep his unbeaten record intact. When well in the market, ran on from midfield and won by 9 len at this track April 7 over 1106m defeating Unbridled Intent carrying 54.5kg at $1.40. Last time out came from midfield and scored a big 9 len win at this track May 2 over 1207m defeating Kneedeepjustice carrying 54.5kg at $1.05. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 02/05/2026 | 25 | ALLOW 3U | $60,056.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Hannah Leahey | 54.5kg | 1:09.35 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $1.05 |
| 1/5 | 07/04/2026 | 145 | ALLOW 3 | $59,680.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Hannah Leahey | 54.5kg | 1:02.75 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $1.40 |
| 1/12 | 13/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $58,779.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Hannah Leahey | 54.5kg | 1:05.24 | 9-1-1 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $32.50 |

Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at this track in the LR October 25 over 1207m, 7 len behind Mister T carrying 55.5kg at $2.50. On debut to post a big 7 len win. This track July 4 over 1006m defeating Our Jalapeno with 54.5kg at $5.20. Winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 25/10/2025 | 24 | LR OPEN 2 | $156,393.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 55.5kg | 1:11.38 | 4-3-5 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/11 | 01/10/2025 | 46 | LR OPEN 2 | $157,798.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 55.5kg | 1:13.30 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 7/7 | 16/08/2025 | 18 | LR OPEN 2 | $155,039.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 53.5kg | 1:10.16 | 4-7-7 | 1 |
| 21.8L | $12.80 |
| 1/7 | 29/07/2025 | 25 | ALLOW 2 | $51,988.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 53kg | 1:13.28 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $5.70 |
| 1/8 | 04/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $58,869.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 0:58.72 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $5.20 |

Jockey: Joseph D. Ramos
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Last start 6th of 8 at this track on May 18 over 1609m, 12 len behind Hard Luck Prayer with 54.5kg at $4.70. The start before that won by 2.25 len at this track April 29 over 1609m defeating Gotanotiontodrink with 53.5kg at $5.10. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.
Last Starts 23 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 | 18/05/2026 | 19 | ALLOW 3U | $60,056.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | Hannah Leahey | 54.5kg | 1:37.88 | 4-6-6 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $4.70 |
| 1/6 | 29/04/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $59,680.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | Hannah Leahey | 53.5kg | 1:38.49 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $5.10 |
| 4/5 | 07/04/2026 | 145 | ALLOW 3 | $59,680.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:02.75 | 4-5-4 | 5 |
| 21.5L | $3.80 |
| 3/12 | 13/11/2025 | 19 | LR OPEN 2 | $157,405.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Hannah Leahey | 55.5kg | 1:43.32 | 7-7-3 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $7.60 |
| 2/10 | 25/10/2025 | 24 | LR OPEN 2 | $156,393.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Hannah Leahey | 54.5kg | 1:11.38 | 5-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $42.10 |
| 8/11 | 01/10/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN 2 | $157,798.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Hannah Leahey | 54.5kg | 1:13.30 | 3-10-8 | 5 |
| 13.9L | $11.90 |