Horseshoe Indianapolis Race 8 - Race 8 - Mdn Special Weight
LAST MOMENT (1) made his debut last start and was just fair in finishing fourth at this track (Turf) over 1710m, beaten 5 lengths. Watch for a much better performance this time. SHUGGY (5) is back from a spell of six months. Closed last prep with a sixth, beaten 13 lengths, over 1710m at Fairgrounds Turf. Hard to go past. DEERFIELD (6) has not raced since his debut on March 7 over 1609m at Fairgrounds Turf (Turf) when he finished ninth, beaten 9 lengths. Better for that run and can improve sharply. OLIVETTI (8) is a two-start maiden who finished eighth, beaten 55 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1609m at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Will derive great benefit from that outing and deserves consideration.
Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At debut, 4th of 9 at this track on June 2 over 1710m, 5 len behind Light Cav carrying 55.5kg at $13.40. Plenty to build upon following his debut.
Last Starts 43 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 | 02/06/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $44,630.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | Keith J Asmussen | 55.5kg | 1:42.64 | 9-6-4 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $13.40 |
Jockey: Dylan Machado
Weight: 55.5kgs
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He is resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at Oaklawn Park January 2 over 1609m, 14 len behind Spirit Of Royal with 54.5kg at $18.30. On debut fifth of 10 at Churchill Downs September 19 over 1408m, 19 len behind Englishman with 54kg at $22.82. May need the run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 02/01/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $149,477.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 54.5kg | 1:39.79 | 9-8-8 | 11 |
| 14.4L | $18.30 |
| 6/12 | 13/12/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $153,139.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 54.5kg | 1:46.24 | 6-6-6 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $5.20 |
| 11/12 | 09/11/2025 | 51 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Tyler W Bacon | 54kg | 1:45.43 | 6-8-11 | 12 |
| 7.4L | $18.40 |
| 5/10 | 19/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:21.35 | 8-6-5 | 4 |
| 19.4L | $22.82 |
Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 5th of 11 at this track on May 11 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Gotcha carrying 55.5kg at $78.10. When resuming last campaign ran second last of 11 at Tampa Bay Downs Turf on March 6 over 1609m, 29 len behind Instability carrying 54kg at $57.60. Anticipate a bold showing.
Last Starts 65 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 11/05/2026 | 66 | MDN 3 | $44,693.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:34.31 | 6-3-5 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $78.10 |
| 10/11 | 06/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $77,247.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | Good | Antonio A Gallardo | 54kg | 1:38.28 | 7-11-10 | 10 |
| 29.8L | $57.60 |
Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Tapit out of Eloquent Riddle. Likely to need the run.
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Back after a long spell. Only had one start last preparation 6th of 9 at Fairgrounds Turf on January 8 over 1710m, 13 len behind Touch Of Fire carrying 54.5kg at $4.60. When resuming last campaign eased back early on 8th of 11 at Churchill Downs Turf on October 26 over 1609m, 5 len behind Time For Money carrying 54kg at $10.36. Likely to feature.
Last Starts 188 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 08/01/2026 | 74 | MDN 3 | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:43.85 | 5-5-6 | 7 |
| 13.9L | $4.60 |
| 8/11 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:37.35 | 9-9-8 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $10.36 |
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when 9th of 11 at Fairgrounds Turf on March 7 over 1609m, 9 len behind Cruisin Chuck with 55.5kg at $5.80. Can go on to better things this campaign.
Last Starts 130 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 1:37.86 | 4-8-9 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $5.80 |
Jockey: Mitchell Murrill
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, 7th of 9 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on June 15 over 1207m, 13 len behind Tazzy carrying 55.5kg at $3.50. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
Last Starts 30 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 | 15/06/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $44,630.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Mitchell Murrill | 55.5kg | 1:09.52 | 8-7-7 | 4 |
| 13.9L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second-up. First start 4th of 7 at Saratoga Inner Turf on August 7 over 1609m, 7 len behind Teddy's Rocket carrying 54kg at $4.85. Returned from break ran last of 8 at Churchill Downs on June 25 over 1609m, 55 len behind Fuzzbuster carrying 53.5kg at $10.54. Solid top-three hope.
Last Starts 20 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 | 25/06/2026 | 322 | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:35.76 | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 55.8L | $10.54 |
| 4/7 | 07/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54kg | 1:35.92 | 4-5-4 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $4.85 |
Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Was at big odds at debut, ran last of 10 at Churchill Downs on June 7 over 1408m, 31 len behind Leading Change with 53.5kg at $47.96. Cannot enthuse after that sub-standard performance.
Last Starts 38 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 | 07/06/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 53.5kg | 1:21.06 | 8-10-10 | 6 |
| 31.6L | $47.96 |