Horseshoe Indianapolis Race 9 - Race 9 - Allowance Optional Claiming
NOBALS (9) wound up strongly last time out to finish 0.6 lengths adrift in third over 1106m at Saratoga Turf. Record at this journey is impressive with six wins and four placings from 15 runs and is expected to feature. MONSIEUR CANDY (11) returned to winning form last start, scoring by 2.75 lengths over this journey at Hawthorne Turf (Turf). Goes well over this journey with three wins and nine minor placings. Rates highly and can measure up. GOODLOOKINJUSTICE (12) is back from a break and having his first look at a turf track. Has a strong record when fresh with two wins from three first-up runs. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. Will give backers a great sight. MULTITASK (7) finished a 6 length sixth on dirt at Delaware Park two back then followed up with a minor placing on dirt at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 1207m a month ago. One of the contenders with the blinkers added.

Jockey: Mitchell Murrill
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Most recently 6th of 8 at this track in LR on July 10 over 1006m, 5 len behind Doncho carrying 55kg at $73.80. Before that from last on the turn ran last of 7 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 20 over 1106m, 3.5 len behind Eakly carrying 55kg at $62.54. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 27 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 | 10/07/2026 | 20 | LR OPEN 3U | $145,138.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Mitchell Murrill | 55kg | 0:55.00 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $73.80 |
| 7/7 | 20/06/2026 | 16 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $186,890.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 55kg | 1:01.44 | 6-7-7 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $62.54 |
| 3/5 | 04/06/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $44,630.00 | Hawthorne | 1006m | FM | Alexander Bendezu | 56kg | 0:55.90 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $20.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/05/2026 | 211 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $50,279.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Joseph D Ramos | 55.5kg | 0:55.96 | 6-8-4 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $26.40 |
| 7/8 | 15/10/2025 | 17 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $54,795.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Joseph D Ramos | 55.5kg | 0:55.70 | 8-8-7 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $5.00 |
| 10/11 | 28/09/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $229,358.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | FM | Luis Contreras | 54.5kg | 1:34.03 | 9-10-10 | 9 |
| 17.5L | $40.80 |

Jockey: Evin A. Roman
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Last start ran second last of 8 at this track in LR on July 10 over 1006m, 6 len behind Doncho with 55kg at $22.10. The race before that led but faded 2nd of 7 at this track on June 13 over 1006m, 1.5 len behind Can't Deny It carrying 55.5kg at $4.60. Solid prospects and a good alley doesn't hurt.
Last Starts 27 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 | 10/07/2026 | 27 | LR OPEN 3U | $145,138.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Evin A Roman | 55kg | 0:55.00 | 8-8-7 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $22.10 |
| 2/7 | 13/06/2026 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $69,289.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | FM | R Prescott | 55.5kg | 0:54.87 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $4.60 |
| 5/8 | 14/05/2026 | 13 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $50,279.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Evin A Roman | 55.5kg | 0:55.96 | 5-1-5 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $5.40 |
| 2/8 | 01/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $175,978.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54.5kg | 1:09.50 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $7.50 |
| 4/4 | 03/04/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $183,406.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | 1:10.99 | 3-2-4 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $2.80 |
| 2/7 | 05/03/2026 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $176,966.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55kg | 1:10.07 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $11.60 |

Jockey: Amir Mendoza
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Most recently ran last of 8 at Ellis Park Turf on July 17 over 1106m, 23 len behind Mischievous Rogue carrying 55.5kg at $11.65. The race before that 7th of 9 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 14 over 1106m, 3.5 len behind My Own with 55kg at $45.22. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 | 17/07/2026 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $150,943.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | 1:01.51 | 8-8-8 | 8 |
| 23.3L | $11.65 |
| 7/9 | 14/06/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $196,653.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Luan Machado | 55kg | 1:01.49 | 9-7-7 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $45.22 |
| 1/6 | 24/05/2026 | 17 | CLM 4U | $120,112.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | SP | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 0:58.24 | 2-3-1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $4.15 |
| 8/10 | 07/05/2026 | 11 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $187,151.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | 1:33.38 | 8-9-8 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $36.35 |
| 7/8 | 26/04/2026 | 67 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $205,240.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Gerardo Corrales | 55.5kg | 1:01.66 | 8-6-7 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $30.19 |
| 7/8 | 18/02/2026 | 61 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $151,213.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 56kg | 1:17.70 | 6-5-7 | 4 |
| 11.6L | $19.42 |

Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
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At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Horseshoe Indianapolis on July 8 over 1106m, 1.0 len behind Bourbon Curiosity carrying 55.5kg at $4.60. The race before that 4th of 7 at this track on June 13 over 1006m, 5 len behind Can't Deny It carrying 54kg at $18.90. Not far away last time but hard to have in this contest.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 08/07/2026 | 25 | HCP 3U | $42,090.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 55.5kg | 1:03.62 | 5-4-3 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $4.60 |
| 4/7 | 13/06/2026 | 31 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $69,289.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Alexander Crispin | 54kg | 0:54.87 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $18.90 |
| 8/10 | 13/05/2026 | 12 | LR OPEN 3U | $76,816.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Evin A Roman | 56kg | 1:10.92 | 8-8-8 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $24.30 |
| 4/7 | 01/05/2026 | 24 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $61,453.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ramos Gutierrez | 52.5kg | 1:09.37 | 4-2-4 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $5.80 |
| 4/10 | 07/04/2026 | 47 | LR OPEN 3U | $80,058.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 56kg | 1:03.53 | 6-3-4 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $10.80 |
| 4/7 | 19/02/2026 | 42 | CLM 4U | $60,342.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 54.5kg | 1:12.01 | 4-2-4 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $2.01 |

Jockey: Walter A. Rodriguez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes off a 62 day let-up. Last start won by 2.75 len at Hawthorne Turf June 4 over 1006m defeating Sine Qua Non with 56kg at $3.50. The start before that 3rd of 8 at this track on May 14 over 1006m, 1.1 len behind Dark Vintage with 55.5kg at $3.20. Sure to go well again.
Last Starts 63 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 | 04/06/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $44,630.00 | Hawthorne | 1006m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 56kg | 0:55.90 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $3.50 |
| 3/8 | 14/05/2026 | 54 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $50,279.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 55.5kg | 0:55.96 | 1-2-3 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $3.20 |
| 3/12 | 21/03/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $140,449.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54kg | 1:02.71 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $4.30 |
| 2/7 | 21/02/2026 | 65 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $81,312.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:02.37 | 3-1-2 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $4.90 |
| 3/9 | 18/12/2025 | 62 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $85,758.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 53kg | 1:02.58 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/10 | 17/10/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $197,869.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | C Lanerie | 56kg | 1:02.40 | 10-6-3 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $7.34 |

Jockey: Fernando De La Cruz
Weight: 54kgs
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Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of eight months. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Fairgrounds in the LR November 27 over 1207m, 15 len behind Wendelssohn with 53.5kg at $5.10. When resuming last campaign fifth of 9 at Horseshoe Indianapolis April 15 2025 over 1106m, 1.1 len behind Win Me Over carrying 57kg at $3.40. Big chance if he can find the form from last prep.
Last Starts 252 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 27/11/2025 | 33 | LR OPEN 3U | $267,176.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 53.5kg | 1:09.66 | 2-6-9 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $5.10 |
| 1/7 | 25/10/2025 | 31 | LR ALLOW 3U | $83,714.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 57kg | 1:08.54 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $1.40 |
| 1/7 | 24/09/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $84,098.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Samuel E Bermudez | 57kg | 1:09.08 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $1.90 |
| 1/6 | 13/08/2025 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $55,814.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | SP | Samuel E Bermudez | 54kg | 0:56.78 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $2.00 |
| 5/10 | 25/06/2025 | 26 | LR OPEN 3U | $155,521.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | SP | Samuel E Bermudez | 57.5kg | 1:08.95 | 2-2-5 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $2.70 |
| 1/5 | 30/05/2025 | 45 | ALLOW 3U | $29,688.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | SP | Samuel E Bermudez | 55.5kg | 1:10.03 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $1.10 |