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Horseshoe Indianapolis Race 5 - Race 5 - Claiming

IMPERIAL MERLOT (7) settled well back when 17 lengths from the winner in sixth over 1106m at this track last start, a less impressive effort than her fifth at this track the run before. Won't find this as tough so she is likely to play a big role. INDIANA SMOKE SHOW (3) missed the placings two runs back then settled well back last start when 8 lengths away in seventh over 1609m at this track. Won't find this as tough so she is sure to be prominent. SHESO ELITE (2) was beaten just a nose last start when second in a small field over 1106m at this track (Dirt). Has been in solid form this campaign with a win and a placing from four starts. Should be involved in the finish. HIGHSPEED JUSTICE (1) resumes in a similar race to her only run last prep back on April 14 when second, beaten 2 lengths. Yet to miss the frame from five starts at the trip, including a win and is a key contender.

Race Time:8:10 PM

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Track:Fast

Weather:FINE

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1106m

Sheso Elite (1)45748x1762

Trainer: Randy Klopp 12 mths 13: 2-1-0

Jockey: Samuel E. Bermudez

Weight: 55.5kgs

4 yo Chestnut M

Sire: ELITE SQUADRON (USA)

Dam: PAISLEY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Drinkwiththedevil

Stats

Prize Money$47,506.00

Avg $$3,654.31

Win %15.38%

Place %23.08%

Career13: 2-1-0

Track13: 2-1-0

Distance8: 2-1-0

Tr / Dist8: 2-1-0

1st Up2: 1-0-0

2nd Up2: 0-0-0

Firm11: 2-1-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Returns from a 56-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 7 at this track on July 15 over 1106m, nose behind Prayer's Beauty carrying 55.5kg at $9.60. Before that ran last in a small field at this track on June 25 over 1207m, 15 len behind Mictlan with 54kg at $6.90. Further improvement is anticipated.

Last Starts 57 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/7	15/07/2026	20	CLM FM 3U	$24,673.00	Indiana Downs	1106m	Fast	Fernando De La Cruz	55.5kg	1:05.46	5-3-2	2	1. Prayer's Beauty 2. Sheso Elite 3. I'malittlethirsty	0.1L	$9.60
6/6	25/06/2026	30	CLM FM 3U	$23,710.00	Indiana Downs	1207m	SP	Irving Moncada	54kg	1:09.35	6-6-6	1	1. Mictlan 2. What About Now 3. Sorry Not Sorry	15.8L	$6.90
7/9	26/05/2026	49	ALLOW FM 3U	$57,263.00	Indiana Downs	1106m	Fast	Fernando De La Cruz	55.5kg	1:04.21	7-7-7	5	1. Relentless Chick 2. Starry Eye Justice 3. Indiana Smoke Show	6.5L	$37.00
1/6	07/04/2026	153	CLM FM 3U	$26,929.00	Indiana Downs	1106m	Fast	Fernando De La Cruz	55.5kg	1:06.14	5-2-1	2	1. Sheso Elite 2. Focaccia 3. Estrella Brillante	1.5L	$6.70
8/8	05/11/2025	20	CLM FM 3U	$29,008.00	Indiana Downs	1207m	Fast	Fernando De La Cruz	54kg	1:12.50	5-3-8	7	1. Highspeed Justice 2. Lilly Rose Express 3. Lotta Latte	15.2L	$18.10
4/6	16/10/2025	50	CLM FM 3U	$33,486.00	Indiana Downs	1106m	Fast	Fernando De La Cruz	54kg	1:05.87	2-4-4	3	1. Luna Diva 2. Focaccia 3. Queen's Desire	7.3L	$7.60

Indiana Smoke Show (2)364x413367

Trainer: Randy Klopp 12 mths 14: 2-0-3

Jockey: Irving Moncada

Weight: 55.5kgs

4 yo Dark Bay/Brown M

Sire: TURBO COMPRESSOR (USA)

Dam: SO SAUCY (USA)

Dam's Sire: First Dude

Stats

Prize Money$62,088.00

Avg $$4,434.86

Win %14.29%

Place %35.71%

Career14: 2-0-3

Track14: 2-0-3

Distance5: 0-0-1

Tr / Dist5: 0-0-1

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up2: 1-0-0

Firm12: 2-0-2

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Comes off a 42 day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 9 at this track on July 29 over 1609m, 8 len behind One More Question with 55.5kg at $11.90. The run before that ran second last of 7 at this track on July 7 over 1106m, 6 len behind Starry Eye Justice with 52kg at $9.50. Capable of more – worth another chance.

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
7/9	29/07/2026	22	ALLOW FM 3U	$59,507.00	Indiana Downs	1609m	Fast	Irving Moncada	55.5kg	1:39.04	5-7-7	8	1. One More Question 2. Just Like Maemi 3. Party In The Club	8.0L	$11.90
6/7	07/07/2026	21	ALLOW FM 3U	$59,507.00	Indiana Downs	1106m	Fast	W Meeks	52kg	1:05.83	1-7-6	7	1. Starry Eye Justice 2. She's A Whirlwind 3. Luna Diva	6.5L	$9.50
3/7	16/06/2026	21	ALLOW FM 3U	$57,183.00	Indiana Downs	1207m	Fast	W Meeks	52kg	1:10.09	1-3-3	4	1. Lady Chaos 2. She's A Whirlwind 3. Indiana Smoke Show	3.8L	$9.00
3/9	26/05/2026	24	ALLOW FM 3U	$57,263.00	Indiana Downs	1106m	Fast	Irving Moncada	55.5kg	1:04.21	1-5-3	4	1. Relentless Chick 2. Starry Eye Justice 3. Indiana Smoke Show	3.3L	$11.00
1/6	02/05/2026	25	CLM FM 3U	$25,838.00	Indiana Downs	1207m	Fast	Irving Moncada	55.5kg	1:11.47	1-1-1	5	1. Indiana Smoke Show 2. Lotta Latte 3. Total Luna Eclipse	3.3L	$3.30
4/6	07/04/2026	153	CLM FM 3U	$26,929.00	Indiana Downs	1106m	Fast	Irving Moncada	55.5kg	1:06.14	3-4-4	5	1. Sheso Elite 2. Focaccia 3. Estrella Brillante	5.5L	$7.70

I'Malittlethirsty (3)435x25113

Trainer: Robert M Gorham 12 mths 8: 2-1-2

Jockey: Mitchell Murrill

Weight: 55.5kgs

4 yo Dark Bay/Brown M

Sire: DISCREET LOVER (USA)

Dam: OH SO THIRSTY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Stay Thirsty

Stats

Prize Money$54,588.00

Avg $$6,823.50

Win %25.00%

Place %62.50%

Career8: 2-1-2

Track8: 2-1-2

Distance4: 1-1-2

Tr / Dist4: 1-1-2

1st Up2: 0-1-0

2nd Up2: 0-0-1

Firm7: 2-1-2

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 56-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 7 at this track on July 15 over 1106m, 2.25 len behind Prayer's Beauty carrying 55.5kg at $5.60. The run before that won by 0.8 len at this track on June 15 over 1207m defeating Lotta Latte with 56kg at $1.70. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.

Last Starts 57 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/7	15/07/2026	30	CLM FM 3U	$24,673.00	Indiana Downs	1106m	Fast	Mitchell Murrill	55.5kg	1:05.46	3-5-3	3	1. Prayer's Beauty 2. Sheso Elite 3. I'malittlethirsty	2.4L	$5.60
1/6	15/06/2026	21	CLM FM 3U	$25,802.00	Indiana Downs	1207m	Fast	Mitchell Murrill	56kg	1:11.05	1-1-1	3	1. I'malittlethirsty 2. Lotta Latte 3. Sarah's Smiles	0.8L	$1.70
1/9	25/05/2026	13	MDN CLM FM 3U	$25,838.00	Indiana Downs	1106m	Fast	Mitchell Murrill	56kg	1:05.27	3-1-1	9	1. I'malittlethirsty 2. Innisfree Prayer 3. Sassy Julia	3.8L	$1.80
5/11	12/05/2026	21	MDN FM 3U	$53,771.00	Indiana Downs	1207m	Fast	Mitchell Murrill	56kg	1:11.21	5-6-5	1	1. Hungry Reggae 2. Blazen Eyes 3. Miss Candy Pop	14.0L	$5.70
2/7	21/04/2026	160	MDN FM 3U	$56,041.00	Indiana Downs	1106m	Fast	Mitchell Murrill	56kg	1:07.44	7-3-2	7	1. Consequences 2. I'malittlethirsty 3. Blazen Eyes	0.1L	$8.50
5/11	12/11/2025	27	MDN FM 3U	$58,779.00	Indiana Downs	1207m	Fast	Mitchell Murrill	55.5kg	1:12.36	8-7-5	6	1. Turbo Lady 2. One More Question 3. Onelilconquest	9.5L	$4.20

Luna Diva (4)4123x3643x

Trainer: Antonio Duran 12 mths 25: 2-2-7

Jockey: Rodney A. Prescott

Weight: 55.5kgs

5 yo Chestnut M

Sire: SANTIVA (USA)

Dam: THEMOONANDTHESTARS (USA)

Dam's Sire: Malibu Moon

Stats

Prize Money$140,698.00

Avg $$5,627.92

Win %8.00%

Place %44.00%

Career25: 2-2-7

Track25: 2-2-7

Distance16: 1-2-4

Tr / Dist15: 1-2-4

1st Up6: 0-0-2

2nd Up5: 0-0-2

Firm18: 2-2-3

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign third of 7 at this track July 7 over 1106m, 3 len behind Starry Eye Justice carrying 55.5kg at $9.90. Previously first up; third of 7 at this track April 14 over 1106m, 2.25 len behind Imperial Merlot carrying 55.5kg at $7.80. May need the hitout.

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
3/7	07/07/2026	21	ALLOW FM 3U	$59,507.00	Indiana Downs	1106m	Fast	R Prescott	55.5kg	1:05.83	6-4-3	6	1. Starry Eye Justice 2. She's A Whirlwind 3. Luna Diva	3.3L	$9.90
4/7	16/06/2026	27	ALLOW FM 3U	$57,183.00	Indiana Downs	1207m	Fast	R Prescott	55.5kg	1:10.09	2-2-4	5	1. Lady Chaos 2. She's A Whirlwind 3. Indiana Smoke Show	4.6L	$7.90
6/9	20/05/2026	36	ALLOW 3U	$57,263.00	Indiana Downs	1106m	SP	R Prescott	53kg	1:04.43	2-4-6	2	1. Unbridled Intent 2. Imminent Forecast 3. Gunzo	8.3L	$8.60
3/7	14/04/2026	155	ALLOW FM 3U	$59,680.00	Indiana Downs	1106m	Fast	R Prescott	55.5kg	1:05.01	2-2-3	4	1. Imperial Merlot 2. Highspeed Justice 3. Luna Diva	2.3L	$7.80
3/6	10/11/2025	18	CLM FM 3U	$29,008.00	Indiana Downs	1207m	SP	R Prescott	56kg	1:13.42	6-2-3	1	1. Foxy Justice 2. She's A Whirlwind 3. Luna Diva	6.5L	$4.70
2/8	23/10/2025	7	ALLOW FM 3U	$62,405.00	Indiana Downs	1106m	Fast	R Prescott	56kg	1:04.88	2-1-2	2	1. Gatling Girl 2. Luna Diva 3. Highspeed Justice	3.0L	$5.80

Zealous Justice (5)1x460x2601

Trainer: Aaron M West 12 mths 8: 2-1-0

Jockey: Albin Jimenez

Weight: 53.5kgs

3 yo Chestnut F

Sire: HARRY'S HOLIDAY (USA)

Dam: WITH WONDER (USA)

Dam's Sire: Flatter

Stats

Prize Money$70,896.00

Avg $$8,862.00

Win %25.00%

Place %37.50%

Career8: 2-1-0

Track8: 2-1-0

Distance4: 2-0-0

Tr / Dist3: 1-0-0

1st Up3: 1-1-0

2nd Up2: 0-0-0

Firm7: 2-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Returns from a 61-day let-up. Last start favourite; came from midfield and scored a big 6 len win at this track on July 10 over 1106m defeating Timeless Justice with 53.5kg at $1.10. Before that ran second last of 12 at Listed level at this track at this track on June 10 over 1106m, 9 len behind Spirited Justice with 54.5kg at $15.90. Be tough to make an impression in this line-up.

Last Starts 62 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	10/07/2026	30	CLM FM 3U	$26,851.00	Indiana Downs	1106m	Fast	Fernando De La Cruz	53.5kg	1:05.23	3-1-1	4	1. Zealous Justice 2. Timeless Justice 3. Sassy Julia	6.5L	$1.10
11/12	10/06/2026	15	LR OPEN F 3	$139,470.00	Indiana Downs	1106m	Fast	Fernando De La Cruz	54.5kg	1:04.29	9-10-11	1	1. Spirited Justice 2. Over And Above 3. Negra Noche	9.8L	$15.90
6/9	26/05/2026	21	ALLOW FM 3U	$57,263.00	Indiana Downs	1106m	Fast	Samuel E Bermudez	53.5kg	1:04.21	8-6-6	1	1. Relentless Chick 2. Starry Eye Justice 3. Indiana Smoke Show	5.0L	$2.70
2/6	05/05/2026	173	ALLOW F 3	$57,263.00	Indiana Downs	1207m	SP	Samuel E Bermudez	54kg	1:11.69	5-1-2	1	1. Prayer Unbridled 2. Zealous Justice 3. Just Like Maemi	5.0L	$3.00
10/12	13/11/2025	19	LR OPEN F 2	$157,405.00	Indiana Downs	1673m	Fast	Samuel E Bermudez	55.5kg	1:43.47	8-11-10	9	1. Smokinghot Justice 2. Spirited Anne 3. Prayer Unbridled	27.5L	$32.20
6/11	25/10/2025	45	LR OPEN F 2	$156,393.00	Indiana Downs	1207m	Fast	Fernando De La Cruz	54.5kg	1:11.74	10-8-6	2	1. Sahara Hottie 2. Spirited Justice 3. Smokinghot Justice	10.5L	$9.00

Imperial Merlot (6)36210x1056

Trainer: Tony Cunningham 12 mths 9: 2-1-1

Jockey: Joseph D. Ramos

Weight: 53.5kgs

3 yo Chestnut F

Sire: SOMBEYAY (USA)

Dam: INDELIBLE MARK (USA)

Dam's Sire: Scat Daddy

Stats

Prize Money$94,942.00

Avg $$10,549.11

Win %22.22%

Place %44.44%

Career9: 2-1-1

Track9: 2-1-1

Distance8: 2-1-1

Tr / Dist7: 2-1-0

1st Up2: 1-0-1

2nd Up2: 0-0-0

Firm7: 1-1-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Comes here off a 42-day let-up. At the latest run ran last in a small field at this track on July 29 over 1106m, 17 len behind Littleransomsfire carrying 52.5kg at $17.90. Before that 5th of 7 at this track on July 8 over 1106m, 8 len behind Relentless Chick carrying 52kg at $23. Nicely placed to return to form.

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
6/6	29/07/2026	21	ALLOW FM 3U	$55,152.00	Indiana Downs	1106m	Fast	Joseph D Ramos	52.5kg	1:04.48	4-6-6	5	1. Littleransomsfire 2. Swift Bee 3. Sakra's Quest	17.8L	$17.90
5/7	08/07/2026	28	ALLOW FM 3U	$55,152.00	Indiana Downs	1106m	Fast	Joseph D Ramos	52kg	1:05.54	5-5-5	4	1. Relentless Chick 2. Spirited Anne 3. Sakra's Quest	8.6L	$23.00
12/12	10/06/2026	57	LR OPEN F 3	$139,470.00	Indiana Downs	1106m	Fast	Joshua Morales	55.5kg	1:04.29	2-3-12	7	1. Spirited Justice 2. Over And Above 3. Negra Noche	11.8L	$38.00
1/7	14/04/2026	171	ALLOW FM 3U	$59,680.00	Indiana Downs	1106m	Fast	Joseph D Ramos	53.5kg	1:05.01	1-1-1	3	1. Imperial Merlot 2. Highspeed Justice 3. Luna Diva	2.0L	$4.80
10/11	25/10/2025	17	LR OPEN F 2	$156,393.00	Indiana Downs	1207m	Fast	Joseph D Ramos	54.5kg	1:11.74	1-7-10	8	1. Sahara Hottie 2. Spirited Justice 3. Smokinghot Justice	20.5L	$28.20
1/6	08/10/2025	29	MDN F 2	$58,600.00	Indiana Downs	1106m	Fast	Joseph D Ramos	54.5kg	1:06.41	2-1-1	3	1. Imperial Merlot 2. Miss Candy Pop 3. Bebecita	7.0L	$2.20