Horseshoe Indianapolis Race 2 - Race 2 - Mdn Special Weight
FINAL COUNTDOWN (1) is yet to break through in 13 runs. Finished eighth at his last appearance over 1308m at Churchill Downs (Dirt) on September 13 after he was well back on straightening. This looks a nice race so expect him to be right in the finish. BIG BOY THUNDER (3) produced a good effort last start when second over 1207m at this track (Dirt) to make it three minor placings from four runs this preparation. Has a decent record at this trip with four minor placings from six tries and is a leading contender. THUNDER APPEAL (4) resumes from a spell of 11 weeks. Could only manage to finish sixth at the latest run over 1106m at Ellis Park Turf (Turf). Leading player on best figures - bold showing expected. MAYWEATHER (2) is a maiden with three minor placings to his name. Could not improve on that record when resuming last start, winding up in sixth over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Has a good record when second up. Can do much better this time.
Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 56kgs
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Last start 8th of 11 at Churchill Downs on September 13 over 1308m, 22 len behind Big Jake carrying 56kg at $100.62. The race before that 5th of 12 at Ellis Park Turf on August 7 over 1106m, 1.5 len behind On Par with 56kg at $75.15. Likely to prove hard to hold out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 13/09/2026 | 37 | MDN 3U | $166,667.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Christopher A Emigh | 56kg | 1:15.60 | 4-9-8 | 8 |
| 22.5L | $100.62 |
| 5/12 | 07/08/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Alexander Bendezu | 56kg | 1:01.71 | 3-4-5 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $75.15 |
| 9/10 | 17/07/2026 | 33 | MDN 3U | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Alexander Bendezu | 56kg | 1:02.05 | 8-10-9 | 10 |
| 10.1L | $14.48 |
| 9/10 | 14/06/2026 | 38 | MDN 3U | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 56kg | 1:09.77 | 8-9-9 | 9 |
| 12.3L | $63.29 |
| 5/10 | 07/05/2026 | 125 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Abel Cedillo | 56kg | 0:56.09 | 10-9-5 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $54.19 |
| 9/12 | 02/01/2026 | 27 | MDN 4U | $149,477.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Alexander Bendezu | 55.5kg | 1:17.72 | 3-9-9 | 8 |
| 8.6L | $33.23 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after nine months 6th of 9 at this track on September 2 over 1207m, 16 len behind Countthecarats carrying 54.5kg at $4.80. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Turfway Park on December 12 over 1207m, 8 len behind Great White with 54kg at $11.30. Ready for improvement with that run under the belt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 02/09/2026 | 264 | MDN 3U | $45,649.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 54.5kg | 1:09.87 | 7-7-6 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $4.80 |
| 9/12 | 12/12/2025 | 37 | MDN 2 | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 54kg | 1:10.37 | 1-5-9 | 10 |
| 8.4L | $11.30 |
| 2/10 | 05/11/2025 | 67 | MDN CLM 2 | $114,504.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:11.48 | 4-2-2 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $4.14 |
| 8/12 | 30/08/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $263,566.00 | Kentucky | 1207m | FM | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:10.21 | 3-5-8 | 3 |
| 13.2L | $5.60 |
| 3/10 | 08/08/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | D Cannon | 54kg | 1:10.67 | 5-3-3 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/11 | 04/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $152,905.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | Fast | D Cannon | 54kg | 1:04.61 | 4-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $6.18 |
Jockey: Fernando De La Cruz
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Last start sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at this track on September 2 over 1207m, 0.8 len behind Countthecarats carrying 54.5kg at $4.10. The start before that 6th of 12 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on August 6 over 1609m, 10 len behind Quiet Mischief carrying 53kg at $10.10. Narrowly missed last start and is a top chance again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 02/09/2026 | 27 | MDN 3U | $45,649.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:09.87 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $4.10 |
| 6/12 | 06/08/2026 | 23 | MDN 3 | $45,649.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Summer Pauly | 53kg | 1:38.39 | 7-8-6 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $10.10 |
| 2/7 | 14/07/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $46,444.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Summer Pauly | 53kg | 1:10.24 | 6-4-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $12.40 |
| 2/9 | 15/06/2026 | 94 | MDN 3 | $44,630.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Summer Pauly | 53kg | 1:09.52 | 7-4-2 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $5.70 |
| 2/5 | 13/03/2026 | 34 | MDN CLM 3 | $55,618.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Summer Pauly | 52kg | 1:12.84 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $5.18 |
| 9/10 | 07/02/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Summer Pauly | 52kg | 1:12.85 | 2-9-9 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $57.95 |
Jockey: Santo Sanjur
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Resuming after a 12 weeks break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf July 7 over 1609m, 20 len behind Bon Temps with 54.5kg at $60.20. On debut ran last of 9 at this track June 15 over 1207m, 20 len behind Tazzy with 53kg at $29.80. Marginal prospect.
Last Starts 84 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 | 07/07/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $37,736.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Alberto Burgos | 54.5kg | 1:35.52 | 8-8-8 | 5 |
| 20.9L | $60.20 |
| 9/9 | 15/06/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $44,630.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ramos Gutierrez | 53kg | 1:09.52 | 9-9-9 | 5 |
| 20.4L | $29.80 |
Jockey: Rodney A. Prescott
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Three-year-old gelding who is first starter by Gift Box out of Consider This. Key runner likely to measure up.