Horseshoe Indianapolis Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Special Weight
AMANI'S MUSIC (6) is back after a break of three months. Went close to a maiden win before the layoff, finishing third at her latest appearance over 1006m at this track (Turf). Ready for a bold run. GINGER ALE (4) is a five-start maiden who could only manage to finish fourth at her latest appearance over 1106m at Ellis Park Turf (Turf). This offers her a great chance of breaking through. SUGAR DOLL (1) is a five-start maiden who finished sixth, beaten 3.5 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1106m at Ellis Park Turf (Turf). Should progress from that last outing and poses a genuine threat. NO SELF CONTROL (5) is a 19-start maiden struggling to break through but has been in the money at the last couple of outings, the latest when second over 1006m at this track (Turf). W Meeks has registered two minor placings when on board. Best figures stack up.

Jockey: Jane Elliott
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after seven months 6th of 11 at Ellis Park Turf on August 22 over 1106m, 3.5 len behind Balright carrying 53.5kg at $8.59. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Churchill Downs Turf on November 12 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Cat Spring carrying 54kg at $7.74. Strips fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 22/08/2026 | 204 | MDN FM 3U | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Yedsit Hazlewood | 53.5kg | 1:02.58 | 1-2-6 | 8 |
| 3.6L | $8.59 |
| 4/10 | 30/01/2026 | 26 | MDN F 3 | $125,561.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | David Egan | 55.5kg | 0:55.95 | 1-2-4 | 10 |
| 2.9L | $13.90 |
| 9/10 | 04/01/2026 | 53 | MDN F 3 | $125,561.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Nik Juarez | 55.5kg | 1:33.58 | 5-3-9 | 10 |
| 7.7L | $4.90 |
| 4/12 | 12/11/2025 | 62 | MDN F 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Irving Moncada | 54kg | 1:36.94 | 3-2-4 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $7.74 |
| 10/11 | 11/09/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:10.12 | 8-11-10 | 8 |
| 18.9L | $12.01 |

Jockey: Amir Mendoza
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up today. Freshened for 40 days. First-up 7th of 10 at Colonial Downs Turf on August 1 over 1207m, 11 len behind Now Or Nevermore carrying 56kg at $8. Last start 4th of 7 at Colonial Downs Turf on August 13 over 1106m, 4 len behind Mezcal Mama carrying 56kg at $16.10. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 13/08/2026 | 12 | MDN FM 3U | $99,857.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Carlos Montalvo | 56kg | 1:02.69 | 3-6-4 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $16.10 |
| 7/10 | 01/08/2026 | 106 | MDN FM 3U | $99,857.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | FM | Samuel Marin | 56kg | 1:08.28 | 4-7-7 | 10 |
| 11.6L | $8.00 |
| 7/11 | 17/04/2026 | 34 | MDN FM 3U | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Joshua J Radosevich | 53.5kg | 1:04.15 | 1-8-7 | 8 |
| 3.4L | $32.06 |
| 2/7 | 14/03/2026 | 41 | MDN FM 35 | $46,348.00 | Sam Houston | 1006m | FM | Rene Diaz | 56kg | 0:57.22 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 01/02/2026 | 35 | MDN FM 35 | $46,348.00 | Sam Houston | 1006m | FM | S Elliott | 56kg | 0:57.67 | 5-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $2.90 |
| 6/8 | 28/12/2025 | 25 | MDN OCLM FM 3U | $65,850.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | M A Vasquez | 55kg | 1:40.19 | 2-5-6 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $9.80 |

Jockey: Mitchell Murrill
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 38-day let-up. First-up after four months ran second last of 9 at Ellis Park Turf on August 15 over 1106m, 4 len behind Lindy Can with 53.5kg at $19.65. Previously second-up ran second last of 9 at Oaklawn Park on April 18 over 1207m, 14 len behind Cold Case with 55.5kg at $9. Needs to do a lot more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 15/08/2026 | 119 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $57,061.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 53.5kg | 1:01.64 | 2-1-8 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $19.65 |
| 8/9 | 18/04/2026 | 41 | MDN CLM F 3 | $55,313.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | David Cabrera | 55.5kg | 1:11.41 | 1-6-8 | 3 |
| 14.4L | $9.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/03/2026 | 65 | MDN OCLM F 3 | $91,292.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | M | Tyler W Bacon | 55.5kg | 1:11.69 | 1-6-7 | 3 |
| 16.0L | $9.80 |
| 2/9 | 02/01/2026 | 47 | MDN CLM F 3 | $82,212.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 54.5kg | 1:13.08 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.70 |
| 9/9 | 16/11/2025 | 84 | MDN F 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 54kg | 1:04.29 | 5-6-9 | 5 |
| 17.1L | $19.59 |
| 9/12 | 24/08/2025 | 15 | MDN F 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:03.52 | 4-2-9 | 3 |
| 7.4L | $7.51 |

Jockey: Joseph C. Bealmear
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Third-up today. Resumes off a 53 day letup. First-up sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Churchill Downs on June 26 over 1006m, 1.75 len behind Lady Sybil with 53.5kg at $8.27. Second run from a spell 4th of 12 at Ellis Park Turf on July 31 over 1106m, 2 len behind Lady Revenge carrying 54kg at $9.45. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 53 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 | 31/07/2026 | 35 | MDN FM 3U | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1:02.15 | 7-6-4 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $9.45 |
| 3/8 | 26/06/2026 | 266 | MDN FM 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | SP | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 0:58.55 | 2-4-3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $8.27 |
| 5/12 | 03/10/2025 | 40 | MDN F 2 | $168,196.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54kg | 1:42.96 | 1-3-5 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $8.85 |
| 3/7 | 24/08/2025 | 43 | MDN F 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1:39.56 | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $3.96 |
| 4/7 | 12/07/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $152,905.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | SP | Flavien Prat | 54kg | 1:10.94 | 1-3-4 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Micah Meeks
Weight: 51.5kgs
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Racing well recently. At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at this track on August 27 over 1006m, 1.75 len behind Elite carrying 51.5kg at $4.90. The start before that 2nd of 11 at this track on August 6 over 1006m, 2.25 len behind Office with 51.5kg at $6.60. Cannot be ruled out.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 27/08/2026 | 21 | MDN FM 3U | $45,649.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | Good | W Meeks | 51.5kg | 0:56.86 | 4-2-2 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $4.90 |
| 2/11 | 06/08/2026 | 43 | MDN FM 3U | $45,649.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | FM | W Meeks | 51.5kg | 0:57.41 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $6.60 |
| 4/7 | 24/06/2026 | 20 | MDN FM 3U | $46,444.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | FM | W Meeks | 51.5kg | 0:56.36 | 2-6-4 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $6.10 |
| 2/11 | 04/06/2026 | 22 | MDN FM 3U | $50,209.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 56kg | 1:05.34 | 1-2-2 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $3.60 |
| 5/9 | 13/05/2026 | 21 | MDN FM 3U | $44,693.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Alexis Achard | 55kg | 0:57.12 | 1-4-5 | 9 |
| 6.4L | $10.90 |
| 3/7 | 22/04/2026 | 39 | MDN FM 3U | $52,402.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Guillermo Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:05.45 | 1-2-3 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $4.10 |

Jockey: Fernando De La Cruz
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comments
Resuming after a three months break. Finished off last campaign third of 7 at this track June 24 over 1006m, 0.8 len behind Panache carrying 54.5kg at $2.20. On debut second of 7 at Gulfstream Park All Weather March 14 over 1006m, a nose behind Bourbon Notes with 55.5kg at $10.70. Winning hope in a suitable contest.
Last Starts 90 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 | 24/06/2026 | 42 | MDN FM 3U | $46,444.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 0:56.36 | 7-4-3 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.20 |
| 2/9 | 13/05/2026 | 26 | MDN FM 3U | $44,693.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 0:57.12 | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $2.80 |
| 4/11 | 17/04/2026 | 34 | MDN FM 3U | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:04.15 | 6-3-4 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $3.66 |
| 2/7 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | 0:56.78 | 3-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $10.70 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 38-day let-up. First-up after two months 4th of 9 at Ellis Park Turf on August 15 over 1106m, 2.25 len behind Lindy Can carrying 53.5kg at $6.68. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Keeneland Turf on April 17 over 1106m, 3.5 len behind She Wants War with 53.5kg at $45.18. Should progress from that first-up run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 15/08/2026 | 66 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $57,061.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:01.64 | 4-6-4 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $6.68 |
| 4/12 | 10/06/2026 | 54 | MDN FM 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | 1:02.77 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $27.73 |
| 8/11 | 17/04/2026 | 34 | MDN FM 3U | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:04.15 | 5-6-8 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $45.18 |
| 8/9 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Jim Graham | 54.5kg | 1:03.78 | 2-6-8 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $19.70 |