Horseshoe Indianapolis Race 4 - Race 4 - Claiming
AKKADIAN (8) was rewarded with his maiden success last start, scoring by 1.3 lengths over 1710m at Belterra Park Turf (Turf). Shaping up nicely and he should be in the finish. MCGINNIS (7) turned in a fine effort to win by 0.8 lengths at this course and distance last start to maintain his good form of late. It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is capable of another big performance. VENENO FUTURO (4) turned in a decent effort last start to finish third over 1710m at this track after being prominent at the turn. Meeting a deeper field this time but he is good enough to play a major role. CASH APP MIKE (1) was unplaced two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1710m at this track, beaten 5 lengths into fourth. Better than recent efforts suggest.

Jockey: Orlando Mojica
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at this track on September 17 over 1710m, 5 len behind Magical Wish with 55.5kg at $25.80. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading ran second last of 8 at this track on August 26 over 1609m, 5 len behind Zach with 55.5kg at $22.50. Nice draw and worth including.
Last Starts 21 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 | 17/09/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $25,694.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | O Mojica | 55.5kg | 1:41.60 | 2-3-4 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $25.80 |
| 7/8 | 26/08/2026 | 38 | CLM 3U | $26,391.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | Mitchell Murrill | 55.5kg | 1:37.97 | 2-3-7 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $22.50 |
| 8/9 | 19/07/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $44,993.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | FM | Johanis Aranguren | 52.5kg | 1:36.13 | 8-6-8 | 9 |
| 10.4L | $14.60 |
| 4/6 | 28/06/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $43,236.00 | Hawthorne | 1509m | Good | E Baird | 56kg | 1:33.02 | 6-5-4 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $17.10 |
| 3/6 | 31/05/2026 | 83 | CLM 3U | $18,131.00 | Hawthorne | 1509m | FM | E Baird | 56kg | 1:31.71 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $6.20 |
| 9/9 | 09/03/2026 | 52 | CLM 3U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Good | J Riquelme | 55.5kg | 1:42.90 | 8-9-9 | 9 |
| 20.8L | $25.20 |

Jockey: Assael Espinoza
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Last start settled back and ran on when 4th of 8 at Churchill Downs on September 20 over 1710m, 10 len behind East Village with 54.5kg at $32.55. Before that ran last of 9 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on August 20 over 1673m, 23 len behind Purdy Darn Good carrying 54.5kg at $25.40. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 20/09/2026 | 31 | CLM 3U | $50,000.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Asa Espinoza | 54.5kg | 1:44.99 | 8-5-4 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $32.55 |
| 9/9 | 20/08/2026 | 27 | CLM 3U | $34,237.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Asa Espinoza | 54.5kg | 1:43.52 | 8-9-9 | 1 |
| 23.8L | $25.40 |
| 8/8 | 24/07/2026 | 48 | ALLOW 3 | $148,041.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 54.5kg | 1:40.88 | 8-8-8 | 8 |
| 12.0L | $77.20 |
| 4/5 | 06/06/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $50,209.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:09.73 | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $14.68 |
| 3/5 | 17/05/2026 | 37 | CLM 3U | $50,279.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:22.91 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $21.21 |
| 5/7 | 10/04/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $84,425.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Antongeorgi Iii William | 53.5kg | 1:45.56 | 4-5-5 | 7 |
| 32.3L | $48.68 |

Jockey: Joseph C. Bealmear
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after seven months ran second last in a small field at Evangeline Downs Turf on August 27 over 1609m, 10 len behind Sabi with 53kg at $36.70. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by a 0.3 len at Ellis Park Turf on August 17 2025 over 1609m defeating Epic Horsepower with 54kg at $6.32. Needs more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 27/08/2026 | 189 | ALLOW 3U | $47,076.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Colby J Hernandez | 53kg | 1:35.93 | 5-6-5 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $36.70 |
| 9/9 | 19/02/2026 | 12 | CLM 3U | $58,488.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 52kg | 1:44.23 | 8-9-9 | 6 |
| 29.4L | $28.40 |
| 9/9 | 07/02/2026 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $145,506.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:39.04 | 9-9-9 | 6 |
| 22.8L | $23.96 |
| 6/10 | 27/12/2025 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $156,202.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | 1:39.08 | 8-7-6 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $5.56 |
| 3/7 | 21/11/2025 | 54 | ALLOW 2 | $193,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | C Lanerie | 55.5kg | 1:38.54 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $33.13 |
| 7/9 | 28/09/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 2 | $194,190.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:35.69 | 6-4-7 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $15.17 |

Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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At the latest run sat on the pace when 3rd of 7 at this track on September 17 over 1710m, 4.5 len behind Magical Wish carrying 53.5kg at $6.40. The race before that 5th of 8 at this track on August 26 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Zach with 53.5kg at $4.10. Well placed to take this out.
Last Starts 21 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 | 17/09/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $25,694.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 53.5kg | 1:41.60 | 3-2-3 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $6.40 |
| 5/8 | 26/08/2026 | 29 | CLM 3U | $26,391.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53.5kg | 1:37.97 | 3-4-5 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $4.10 |
| 7/9 | 28/07/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $29,028.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | Samuel E Bermudez | 53.5kg | 1:38.71 | 1-7-7 | 5 |
| 21.5L | $10.10 |
| 7/8 | 14/07/2026 | 33 | ALLOW 3U | $49,347.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | Samuel E Bermudez | 53.5kg | 1:40.71 | 8-8-7 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $73.50 |
| 7/10 | 11/06/2026 | 23 | CLM 3U | $33,473.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | Samuel E Bermudez | 53.5kg | 1:41.60 | 9-7-7 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $86.40 |
| 5/7 | 19/05/2026 | 41 | CLM 3U | $33,240.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | Samuel E Bermudez | 53.5kg | 1:38.36 | 6-5-5 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $10.50 |

Jockey: Samuel E. Bermudez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up today. First-up 5th of 8 at Ellis Park on August 17 over 1609m, 18 len behind Aguila Negra with 53.5kg at $24.60. Last start ran second last of 7 at Churchill Downs on September 16 over 1609m, 17 len behind Inordinary carrying 53.5kg at $43.03. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 16/09/2026 | 30 | CLM 3U | $79,167.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 53.5kg | 1:36.16 | 5-7-6 | 3 |
| 17.3L | $43.03 |
| 5/8 | 17/08/2026 | 143 | CLM 3U | $57,061.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Good | Summer Pauly | 53.5kg | 1:39.07 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 18.3L | $24.60 |
| 7/8 | 27/03/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3 | $59,410.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | R Mojica Jr | 54.5kg | 1:37.92 | 2-6-7 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $36.99 |
| 1/12 | 13/02/2026 | 41 | MDN CLM 3 | $53,067.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:42.85 | 2-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $10.36 |
| 10/12 | 03/01/2026 | 74 | MDN 3 | $149,477.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Oscar Villarreal | 54.5kg | 1:40.50 | 3-7-10 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $47.25 |
| 4/7 | 21/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $54,795.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1609m | Fast | Oscar Villarreal | 54.5kg | 1:38.45 | 6-5-4 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $15.80 |

Jockey: Amir Mendoza
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run won by 0.8 len at this track on September 3 over 1609m defeating Playonwords with 56kg at $4.90. The start before that 3rd of 11 at this track on July 14 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Moral Man carrying 56kg at $4.20. Can measure up again.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 03/09/2026 | 51 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,678.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Amir Mendoza | 56kg | 1:35.54 | 4-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $4.90 |
| 3/11 | 14/07/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,399.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Amir Mendoza | 56kg | 1:35.67 | 10-5-3 | 10 |
| 1.9L | $4.20 |
| 4/12 | 23/06/2026 | 18 | MDN CLM 3U | $24,407.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | Good | Amir Mendoza | 54kg | 1:40.83 | 7-5-4 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $4.00 |
| 8/8 | 05/06/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM 3U | $23,710.00 | Lone Star Park | 1710m | SP | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 56kg | 1:47.74 | 2-8-8 | 1 |
| 46.8L | $2.20 |
| 2/10 | 01/05/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $23,743.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | FM | Alfredo J Juarez Jr | 56kg | 1:36.67 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.20 |
| 5/10 | 03/04/2026 | 89 | MDN 35 | $48,035.00 | Sam Houston | 1811m | FM | Lane J Luzzi | 56kg | 1:52.32 | 5-4-5 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Last start won by 1.3 len at Belterra Park Turf on September 17 over 1710m defeating Knickadoo with 55kg at $4.90. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Belterra Park Turf on August 22 over 1710m, 11 len behind Ur Benja with 55kg at $3.80. Another win is on the cards.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 17/09/2026 | 26 | MDN CLM 3U | $14,583.00 | Belterra Park Turf | 1710m | FM | Dylan Silva Machado | 55kg | 1:41.83 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $4.90 |
| 3/8 | 22/08/2026 | 24 | MDN 3U | $18,545.00 | Belterra Park Turf | 1710m | FM | Dylan Silva Machado | 55kg | 1:43.03 | 6-2-3 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $3.80 |
| 4/6 | 29/07/2026 | 46 | MDN 3U | $18,868.00 | Belterra Park Turf | 1609m | FM | Oscar Villarreal | 55kg | 1:36.66 | 1-5-4 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 13/06/2026 | 25 | MDN 3U | $18,131.00 | Belterra Park Turf | 1609m | FM | Oscar Villarreal | 55kg | 1:36.69 | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/05/2026 | 262 | MDN 3 | $44,693.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 55.5kg | 1:41.11 | 8-8-7 | 4 |
| 22.3L | $10.10 |
| 9/9 | 30/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 54kg | 1:24.78 | 8-9-9 | 5 |
| 13.0L | $14.00 |

Jockey: Fernando De La Cruz
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 7 at this track on September 17 over 1710m, 5.5 len behind Magical Wish carrying 55.5kg at $8.70. Previously second-up ran second last of 8 at Ellis Park Turf on August 24 2025 over 1811m, 14 len behind Batter Up with 56kg at $22.74. Solid top-three hope.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 17/09/2026 | 89 | CLM 3U | $25,694.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | Alexis Achard | 55.5kg | 1:41.60 | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $8.70 |
| 10/12 | 20/06/2026 | 9 | CLM 3U | $86,471.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Emmanuel Esquivel | 56kg | 1:34.38 | 9-10-10 | 12 |
| 15.8L | $69.13 |
| 8/10 | 11/06/2026 | 44 | CLM 3U | $33,473.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | W Meeks | 52kg | 1:41.60 | 8-8-8 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $16.00 |
| 11/12 | 28/04/2026 | 39 | CLM 3U | $90,247.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | D Cannon | 56.5kg | 1:41.77 | 12-9-11 | 3 |
| 12.2L | $9.13 |
| 3/7 | 20/03/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $32,303.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | D Cannon | 55.5kg | 1:43.45 | 7-4-3 | 2 |
| 0.9L | $13.50 |
| 5/9 | 05/03/2026 | 27 | CLM 3U | $32,303.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | D Cannon | 55.5kg | 1:43.71 | 9-7-5 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $78.40 |