Horseshoe Indianapolis Race 5 - Race 5 - Claiming
KICK A BUCK (3) returned from a spell three-and-a-half weeks ago when he was beaten 51 lengths into ninth over 2414m at Kentucky. Strips fitter and can make amends. THOUSANDS OF HOPES (10) tackled a turf track for the first time last start and finished third over today's course and distance, finishing 4 lengths from the winner. Strong record with Marcelino Pedroza aboard, including two wins. Bold showing expected. MO CAN DANCE (2) has returned in good order this campaign. Won his maiden first-up over 1710m at Horseshoe Indianapolis (Dirt) then finished second over 1609m at Colonial Downs Inner Turf (Turf) last time. Jumps from a good draw and should be in the mix. HE'S A CHARMER (5) was far from disgraced when third last start over 1609m at Colonial Downs Inner Turf. That followed a win at this track the start prior. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time.
Jockey: Alexander Crispin
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Returns from a 41-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on August 20 over 1673m, 12 len behind Purdy Darn Good carrying 55.5kg at $5.20. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on July 28 over 1609m, 1.0 len behind Huevos D'oro carrying 55.5kg at $5.20. Not on recent form.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 20/08/2026 | 23 | CLM 3U | $34,237.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Alexander Crispin | 55.5kg | 1:43.52 | 9-4-3 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $5.20 |
| 2/9 | 28/07/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $29,028.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | Alexander Crispin | 55.5kg | 1:38.71 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $5.20 |
| 5/7 | 08/07/2026 | 27 | CLM 3U | $34,833.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Alexander Crispin | 55.5kg | 1:34.29 | 3-6-5 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $7.60 |
| 5/10 | 11/06/2026 | 75 | CLM 3U | $33,473.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | Alexander Crispin | 55.5kg | 1:41.60 | 4-1-5 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $8.60 |
| 10/12 | 28/03/2026 | 16 | CLM 3U | $61,096.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Julio Felix | 56kg | 1:17.05 | 12-11-10 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $58.60 |
| 7/10 | 12/03/2026 | 12 | CLM 3U | $55,618.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 56kg | 1:11.01 | 3-6-7 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $6.04 |
Jockey: Evin A. Roman
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up today. First-up won by 1.3 len at Horseshoe Indianapolis on August 11 over 1710m defeating Working For Glory carrying 54.5kg at $7.60. Second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Colonial Downs Inner Turf on September 7 over 1609m, 1.0 len behind Flamenco Star with 53.5kg at $5.40. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 07/09/2026 | 27 | CLM 3U | $47,917.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:36.54 | 4-2-2 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $5.40 |
| 1/10 | 11/08/2026 | 68 | MDN CLM 3U | $34,237.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | SP | Evin A Roman | 54.5kg | 1:45.48 | 7-3-1 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $7.60 |
| 4/11 | 04/06/2026 | 24 | MDN CLM 3U | $36,262.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | Luis Contreras | 54.5kg | 1:43.08 | 6-4-4 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $18.70 |
| 8/11 | 11/05/2026 | 72 | MDN 3 | $44,693.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | Luis D Perez | 52kg | 1:34.31 | 10-9-8 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $13.30 |
| 9/9 | 28/02/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 54.5kg | 1:40.05 | 8-9-9 | 4 |
| 17.9L | $20.37 |
| 6/12 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $149,477.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 54.5kg | 1:48.10 | 8-6-6 | 8 |
| 3.4L | $28.70 |
Jockey: Amir Mendoza
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after three months ran second last of 10 at Kentucky on September 6 over 2414m, 51 len behind Warlander carrying 55.5kg at $31.26. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 20 over 1609m, 10 len behind The Town with 56kg at $8.19. Among the leading chances.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 06/09/2026 | 78 | ALLOW 3U | $250,000.00 | Kentucky | 2414m | FM | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 2:29.32 | 4-8-9 | 4 |
| 51.8L | $31.26 |
| 7/12 | 20/06/2026 | 9 | CLM 3U | $86,471.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:34.38 | 8-6-7 | 9 |
| 10.5L | $8.19 |
| 3/10 | 11/06/2026 | 364 | CLM 3U | $33,473.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | D Cannon | 55.5kg | 1:41.60 | 10-3-3 | 9 |
| 0.9L | $5.10 |
| 7/9 | 12/06/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $90,202.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Eric Cancel | 56kg | 1:07.14 | 5-7-7 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $14.50 |
| 8/12 | 25/05/2025 | 68 | CLM 3U | $70,312.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Dylan Davis | 56kg | 1:42.60 | 6-10-8 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $5.50 |
| 6/10 | 18/03/2025 | 129 | ALLOW 4U | $47,544.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 55kg | 1:40.44 | 9-8-6 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $8.90 |
Jockey: Fernando De La Cruz
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming after a year break. Finished off last campaign winning post a big 5 len win. This track October 1 over 1609m defeating Cape Storm with 54.5kg at $3.50. On debut third of 8 at this track September 9 2025 over 1609m, 4 len behind Oscar D carrying 54.5kg at $2.30. Will take a lot from this run but stays under notice.
Last Starts 365 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 01/10/2025 | 22 | MDN CLM 2 | $44,343.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:37.49 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/8 | 09/09/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $44,343.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:36.95 | 6-5-3 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $2.30 |
Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 8 at Colonial Downs Inner Turf on September 7 over 1609m, 2 len behind Flamenco Star with 53.5kg at $1.70. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.0 len at this track on July 27 over 1609m defeating Night Watcher with 54.5kg at $2.60. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 07/09/2026 | 42 | CLM 3U | $47,917.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 53.5kg | 1:36.54 | 5-5-3 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $1.70 |
| 1/12 | 27/07/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $34,833.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Dylan Silva Machado | 54.5kg | 1:34.97 | 2-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.60 |
| 3/12 | 06/07/2026 | 32 | MDN CLM 3U | $54,427.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:42.11 | 5-4-3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $5.47 |
| 2/11 | 04/06/2026 | 23 | MDN CLM 3U | $36,262.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:43.08 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |
| 3/12 | 12/05/2026 | 39 | MDN CLM 3U | $36,313.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:37.44 | 6-1-3 | 8 |
| 0.4L | $2.60 |
| 12/12 | 03/04/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | Good | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:38.54 | 5-11-12 | 7 |
| 19.9L | $32.59 |
Jockey: Samuel E. Bermudez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming ran second last of 9 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on August 20 over 1673m, 18 len behind Purdy Darn Good with 51.5kg at $12.80. Last start ran last of 7 at this track on September 15 over 1710m, 6 len behind Bon Temps carrying 51.5kg at $33.20. Others going much better heading into this one.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 15/09/2026 | 26 | CLM 3U | $38,889.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | W Meeks | 51.5kg | 1:41.33 | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $33.20 |
| 8/9 | 20/08/2026 | 70 | CLM 3U | $34,237.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | W Meeks | 51.5kg | 1:43.52 | 7-8-8 | 3 |
| 18.3L | $12.80 |
| 6/10 | 11/06/2026 | 37 | CLM 3U | $33,473.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | Joseph D Ramos | 53.5kg | 1:41.60 | 7-10-6 | 8 |
| 4.4L | $25.80 |
| 5/5 | 05/05/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $47,486.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | SP | Marcelino Pedroza | 53.5kg | 1:42.62 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 26.5L | $26.60 |
| 7/7 | 08/04/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 3 | $49,491.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Samuel E Bermudez | 54.5kg | 1:10.25 | 6-7-7 | 3 |
| 14.1L | $30.80 |
| 9/9 | 05/03/2026 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $143,258.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Samuel E Bermudez | 53.5kg | 1:38.75 | 8-9-9 | 9 |
| 24.5L | $47.70 |
Jockey: Joseph C. Bealmear
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Most recently won by 4 len at Horseshoe Indianapolis on September 14 over 1609m defeating Greystar with 54.5kg at $5. The run before that 4th of 8 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on August 20 over 1207m, 4 len behind Grande Sorpreso carrying 54.5kg at $51.70. Broke through last time but this is harder.
Last Starts 17 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 | 14/09/2026 | 25 | MDN CLM 3U | $33,333.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | Joseph C Bealmear | 54.5kg | 1:39.54 | 5-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/08/2026 | 43 | MDN 3U | $45,649.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Joseph C Bealmear | 54.5kg | 1:09.97 | 1-5-4 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $51.70 |
| 2/7 | 08/07/2026 | 34 | MDN CLM 3U | $34,833.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:11.97 | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $8.10 |
| 6/11 | 04/06/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 3U | $36,262.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | Joseph C Bealmear | 54.5kg | 1:43.08 | 2-3-6 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $25.60 |
| 5/8 | 19/05/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $44,693.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Samuel E Bermudez | 55.5kg | 1:41.11 | 4-4-5 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $73.40 |
| 7/8 | 21/04/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $46,579.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | Samuel E Bermudez | 55.5kg | 1:40.24 | 1-6-7 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $53.80 |
Jockey: Travis Wales
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Returns from a 32-day let-up. Last start 6th of 9 at Fairmount Park on August 29 over 1673m, 11 len behind South Of Birminham carrying 56kg at $14. Before that 6th of 8 at Ellis Park on July 31 over 1609m, 9 len behind Just Like Max with 56kg at $36.29. Has failed to show enough.
Last Starts 33 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 | 29/08/2026 | 29 | CLM 3U | $16,405.00 | Fairmount Park | 1673m | Fast | Alexander Bendezu | 56kg | 1:44.75 | 2-6-6 | 8 |
| 11.6L | $14.00 |
| 6/8 | 31/07/2026 | 52 | CLM 3U | $39,230.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 56kg | 1:39.30 | 8-6-6 | 2 |
| 9.4L | $36.29 |
| 4/6 | 09/06/2026 | 9 | CLM 3U | $18,828.00 | Fairmount Park | 1609m | Fast | Reynier Arrieta | 57kg | 1:40.28 | 3-5-4 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $11.50 |
| 4/6 | 31/05/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $18,131.00 | Hawthorne | 1509m | FM | Ademar Santos | 56.5kg | 1:31.71 | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $14.70 |
| 1/6 | 16/05/2026 | 30 | MDN 3U | $25,140.00 | Fairmount Park | 1609m | Good | Reynier Arrieta | 57kg | 1:44.59 | 3-4-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 16/04/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $43,668.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Good | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | 1:46.88 | 2-4-3 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $29.90 |
Jockey: Abel Cedillo
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Last start settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at Churchill Downs on September 11 over 1308m, 9 len behind Prince Of Light with 53.5kg at $13.06. Before that ran second last of 8 at Ellis Park on August 7 over 1207m, 16 len behind Justifreak carrying 53.5kg at $15.90. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 11/09/2026 | 35 | CLM 3U | $50,000.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Good | Abel Cedillo | 53.5kg | 1:18.32 | 10-8-6 | 8 |
| 9.4L | $13.06 |
| 7/8 | 07/08/2026 | 19 | CLM 3U | $57,061.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | 1:09.64 | 1-7-7 | 7 |
| 16.8L | $15.90 |
| 4/7 | 19/07/2026 | 23 | CLM 3U | $58,055.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | M | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | 1:16.18 | 1-3-4 | 5 |
| 10.9L | $8.25 |
| 2/8 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $50,209.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | SP | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:18.14 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.37 |
| 8/9 | 12/06/2026 | 47 | ALLOW 3 | $115,760.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:10.03 | 2-3-8 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $4.92 |
| 1/8 | 26/04/2026 | 51 | MDN CLM 3U | $50,946.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:09.56 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $2.06 |
Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza, Jr.
Weight: 52kgs
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Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at this track on September 17 over 1609m, 4 len behind For Mama carrying 53.5kg at $5.40. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on August 26 over 1673m, 0.5 len behind Henry The Hank carrying 53.5kg at $5.60. Progressing well. Has strong claims.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 17/09/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $52,778.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Amir Mendoza | 53.5kg | 1:35.25 | 6-6-3 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $5.40 |
| 2/11 | 26/08/2026 | 49 | CLM 3U | $25,678.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Summer Pauly | 53.5kg | 1:43.21 | 3-3-2 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $5.60 |
| 8/8 | 08/07/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $55,152.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 53.5kg | 1:42.07 | 5-8-8 | 7 |
| 23.5L | $22.20 |
| 6/7 | 11/06/2026 | 9 | CLM 3U | $33,473.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:09.34 | 5-5-6 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $2.90 |
| 1/8 | 02/06/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $26,851.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:12.45 | 8-3-1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $2.10 |
| 1/12 | 11/05/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $50,279.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 55.5kg | 1:11.41 | 3-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $5.10 |