Horseshoe Indianapolis Race 6 - Race 6 - Mdn Claiming
MELODY MAN (12) again failed to feature last start, finishing ninth and beaten 10 lengths over 1609m at Kentucky (Turf). Should be poised just off the lead. Will prove tough to beat. GO CHICAGO (3) showed good early muster and fought on to finish second last start over 1609m at Belterra Park Turf (Turf). Drawn to enjoy a nice run just off the speed. It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is good enough to take this out. KNICKADOO (9) was in the money two starts back at Belterra Park Turf then missed the frame but was not too far away last time over 1609m at Belterra Park Turf (Turf). The blinkers go on. Has ability and expected to feature. PEZZONOVANTE (7) was unplaced two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1609m at Horseshoe Indianapolis, beaten 18 lengths into sixth. Better than recent efforts suggest.

Jockey: Joshua Morales
Weight: 56kgs
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Last start ran second last of 8 at this track on September 24 over 1006m, 6 len behind Inflammabelle carrying 55.5kg at $77.80. Before that 4th of 8 at Belterra Park Turf on July 30 over 1006m, 4 len behind Andy Man Can carrying 56.5kg at $12.70. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 24/09/2026 | 56 | CLM 3U | $25,694.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Joseph M Romero | 55.5kg | 0:57.09 | 8-8-7 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $77.80 |
| 4/8 | 30/07/2026 | 42 | MDN CLM 3U | $13,788.00 | Belterra Park Turf | 1006m | FM | Frank Reyes | 56.5kg | 0:58.73 | 6-5-4 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $12.70 |
| 5/6 | 18/06/2026 | 25 | MDN CLM 3U | $13,947.00 | Hawthorne | 1106m | Fast | Frank Reyes | 56.5kg | 1:05.53 | 2-5-5 | 3 |
| 14.1L | $21.80 |
| 6/6 | 24/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $41,899.00 | Hawthorne | 1673m | Good | Angel O Stanley | 56.5kg | 1:41.49 | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 32.0L | $61.20 |
| 9/9 | 10/05/2026 | 17 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,553.00 | Hawthorne | 1509m | Good | Alexander Bendezu | 56.5kg | 1:33.73 | 9-9-9 | 9 |
| 21.3L | $48.60 |
| 4/5 | 23/04/2026 | 172 | MDN 3U | $43,668.00 | Hawthorne | 1006m | Fast | Luis H Colon | 56.5kg | 0:57.47 | 4-5-4 | 5 |
| 19.8L | $44.30 |

Jockey: Victor Lara
Weight: 51kgs
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Third race start. First start ran last of 11 at Churchill Downs on November 13 over 1207m, 19 len behind Music Burst carrying 54kg at $43.29. Went for a break before returning ran second last of 10 at this track on October 6 over 1609m, 12 len behind Donna Strada carrying 54.5kg at $18.20. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 7 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 | 06/10/2026 | 327 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $34,483.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | 1:36.75 | 10-9-9 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $18.20 |
| 11/11 | 13/11/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | 1:10.85 | 8-11-11 | 2 |
| 19.0L | $43.29 |

Jockey: Santo Sanjur
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Belterra Park Turf on September 19 over 1609m, nose behind Fiery Cross carrying 55kg at $2. Before that 2nd of 10 at Belterra Park Turf on August 22 over 1609m, 0.3 len behind Windtalker with 55kg at $9.70. In the finish last time and should go well again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 19/09/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $13,194.00 | Belterra Park Turf | 1609m | FM | Laureano Sosa | 55kg | 1:35.91 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.00 |
| 2/10 | 22/08/2026 | 41 | MDN CLM 3U | $13,552.00 | Belterra Park Turf | 1609m | FM | Laureano Sosa | 55kg | 1:38.05 | 2-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $9.70 |
| 4/5 | 12/07/2026 | 17 | MDN CLM 3U | $14,514.00 | Hawthorne | 1207m | Fast | Julio Felix | 54.5kg | 1:12.53 | 3-5-4 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $4.30 |
| 4/5 | 25/06/2026 | 127 | MDN CLM 3U | $18,131.00 | Hawthorne | 1207m | Fast | Julio Felix | 54.5kg | 1:11.01 | 2-4-4 | 3 |
| 15.5L | $12.70 |
| 10/12 | 18/02/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3 | $32,810.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 54.5kg | 1:14.06 | 4-11-10 | 6 |
| 13.1L | $10.62 |
| 3/9 | 21/01/2026 | 34 | MDN CLM 3 | $34,380.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:12.72 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 17.5L | $5.64 |

Jockey: Rodney A. Prescott
Weight: 56kgs
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Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 12 at this track on September 28 over 1710m, 5 len behind Playonwords carrying 56kg at $16. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Keeneland on April 12 over 1710m, 19 len behind Flash Of Chaos with 57kg at $64.98. Ready for improvement with that run under the belt.
Last Starts 15 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 | 28/09/2026 | 136 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,000.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | Irving Moncada | 56kg | 1:40.59 | 11-7-4 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $16.00 |
| 4/6 | 15/05/2026 | 33 | MDN CLM 3U | $48,883.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 56.5kg | 1:48.16 | 4-5-4 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $6.73 |
| 7/12 | 12/04/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $77,147.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 57kg | 1:46.72 | 6-7-7 | 4 |
| 19.7L | $64.98 |
| 8/11 | 28/03/2026 | 106 | MDN 3U | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 2414m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 57kg | 2:32.31 | 6-8-8 | 10 |
| 13.8L | $131.88 |
| 6/12 | 12/12/2025 | 39 | MDN CLM 3U | $56,968.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Oscar Villarreal | 55kg | 1:38.39 | 8-7-6 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $39.52 |
| 3/7 | 03/11/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $44,275.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | Good | Marcelino Pedroza | 55.5kg | 1:42.26 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $5.60 |

Jockey: Samuel E. Bermudez
Weight: 53kgs
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Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Horseshoe Indianapolis on October 5 over 1673m, 12 len behind Ta Ta Today Junior carrying 54.5kg at $12.90. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Horseshoe Indianapolis on September 10 over 1609m, 16 len behind Speight Knight carrying 54.5kg at $29.70. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 05/10/2026 | 25 | MDN 3U | $55,316.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Samuel E Bermudez | 54.5kg | 1:43.90 | 4-2-3 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $12.90 |
| 3/6 | 10/09/2026 | 45 | MDN 3U | $53,472.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | Samuel E Bermudez | 54.5kg | 1:40.88 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 16.8L | $29.70 |
| 9/11 | 27/07/2026 | 19 | MDN CLM 3U | $26,851.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Samuel E Bermudez | 54.5kg | 1:11.96 | 10-11-9 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $16.30 |
| 4/12 | 08/07/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $26,851.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | 1:06.48 | 2-7-4 | 10 |
| 6.3L | $8.30 |
| 2/9 | 11/06/2026 | 24 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,802.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | 1:12.01 | 4-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $26.40 |
| 3/5 | 18/05/2026 | 33 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,838.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | 1:44.33 | 5-4-3 | 5 |
| 19.0L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Fernando De La Cruz
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after eight months ran second last in a small field at Churchill Downs on September 23 over 1308m, 10 len behind Hodl Hard carrying 55kg at $24.11. Previously second-up 4th in a small field at Horseshoe Indianapolis on August 19 2025 over 1609m, 7 len behind Vamos Ya with 54.5kg at $2. Needs more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 23/09/2026 | 242 | MDN CLM 3U | $66,667.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 55kg | 1:17.49 | 2-4-5 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $24.11 |
| 8/10 | 24/01/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $22,422.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | SP | Jareth Loveberry | 53kg | 1:47.65 | 3-5-8 | 10 |
| 23.5L | $9.20 |
| 6/7 | 03/01/2026 | 34 | MDN CLM 3 | $32,885.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | C J McMahon | 54.5kg | 1:11.92 | 2-6-6 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $23.30 |
| 7/11 | 30/11/2025 | 11 | MDN CLM 2 | $102,290.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | 1:46.59 | 10-6-7 | 11 |
| 13.8L | $24.71 |
| 2/7 | 19/11/2025 | 17 | MDN CLM 2 | $73,282.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | M | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | 1:46.42 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $10.41 |
| 6/7 | 02/11/2025 | 23 | MDN CLM 2 | $87,023.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | 1:46.04 | 4-6-6 | 2 |
| 37.0L | $21.98 |

Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Returns from a 30-day let-up. At the latest run ran second last of 7 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on September 14 over 1609m, 18 len behind Senor Valentine with 54.5kg at $9.60. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track on September 3 over 1609m, 2 len behind Mcginnis carrying 54.5kg at $5.30. Capable of more – worth another chance.
Last Starts 29 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 | 14/09/2026 | 11 | MDN CLM 3U | $33,333.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:39.54 | 4-6-6 | 2 |
| 18.8L | $9.60 |
| 5/12 | 03/09/2026 | 38 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,678.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | V Carrasco | 54.5kg | 1:35.54 | 6-4-5 | 11 |
| 2.0L | $5.30 |
| 5/12 | 27/07/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $34,833.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 54.5kg | 1:34.97 | 3-4-5 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $9.90 |

Jockey: Alberto Burgos
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Was at a huge quote at debut, ran second last of 11 at Ellis Park on August 22 over 1408m, 29 len behind Silver Sniper with 54kg at $58.08. Might need more time based on that poor debut.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 22/08/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $57,061.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 54kg | 1:23.92 | 10-10-10 | 5 |
| 29.0L | $58.08 |

Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 7 at Belterra Park Turf on October 3 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Delgany Boy with 55kg at $6.40. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Belterra Park Turf on September 17 over 1710m, 1.3 len behind Akkadian with 55kg at $3.10. Not a bad effort last time and is open to improvement.
Last Starts 10 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 | 03/10/2026 | 16 | MDN 3U | $18,678.00 | Belterra Park Turf | 1609m | FM | Yarmarie L Correa | 55kg | 1:36.81 | 5-6-4 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $6.40 |
| 2/6 | 17/09/2026 | 26 | MDN CLM 3U | $14,583.00 | Belterra Park Turf | 1710m | FM | Yarmarie L Correa | 55kg | 1:41.83 | 6-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.10 |
| 2/8 | 22/08/2026 | 276 | MDN CLM 3U | $14,979.00 | Belterra Park Turf | 1609m | FM | Yarmarie L Correa | 55kg | 1:37.71 | 3-1-2 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.60 |
| 7/8 | 19/11/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $73,282.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | M | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | 1:12.28 | 5-6-7 | 4 |
| 16.0L | $19.62 |

Jockey: Joseph M. Romero
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Returns from a 40-day let-up. At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 9 at Belterra Park Turf on September 4 over 1609m, 8 len behind Hellacious carrying 55kg at $20.40. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Hawthorne on July 12 over 1207m, 3 len behind Freedom Empire carrying 54.5kg at $2. Can't make much of a case.
Last Starts 39 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 | 04/09/2026 | 54 | MDN CLM 3U | $14,979.00 | Belterra Park Turf | 1609m | FM | Javier Tavares | 55kg | 1:36.44 | 9-8-6 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $20.40 |
| 2/5 | 12/07/2026 | 17 | MDN CLM 3U | $14,514.00 | Hawthorne | 1207m | Fast | Luis H Colon | 54.5kg | 1:12.53 | 5-2-2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $2.00 |
| 3/5 | 25/06/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM 3U | $18,131.00 | Hawthorne | 1207m | Fast | Luis H Colon | 54.5kg | 1:11.01 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $3.60 |
| 5/6 | 21/05/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $41,899.00 | Hawthorne | 1006m | FM | Luis H Colon | 54kg | 0:58.58 | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Jane Elliott
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after four months 7th of 11 at Churchill Downs on September 17 over 1308m, 8 len behind Act Of Parliament carrying 55kg at $56.21. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Churchill Downs on May 29 over 1408m, 11 len behind Royal Sapphire carrying 53.5kg at $29.31. Needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 17/09/2026 | 111 | MDN CLM 3U | $66,667.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 55kg | 1:18.07 | 1-10-7 | 11 |
| 8.5L | $56.21 |
| 8/12 | 29/05/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,609.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 53.5kg | 1:23.97 | 3-8-8 | 9 |
| 11.6L | $29.31 |
| 8/10 | 30/04/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $93,575.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:10.13 | 2-7-8 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $24.21 |

Jockey: Amir Mendoza
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Comes off a 37 day let-up. First-up ran second last in a small field at Saratoga Turf on August 23 over 1609m, 33 len behind Franklin Delano carrying 57kg at $5.40. Last start 9th of 12 at Kentucky on September 7 over 1609m, 10 len behind Epic Horsepower with 56kg at $33.29. Racing well. Has strong claims.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 07/09/2026 | 15 | MDN 3U | $236,111.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Edgar Morales | 56kg | 1:36.08 | 11-9-9 | 11 |
| 10.0L | $33.29 |
| 5/6 | 23/08/2026 | 112 | MDN CLM 3U | $88,445.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | SP | Jose Ortiz | 57kg | 1:37.01 | 1-5-5 | 1 |
| 33.3L | $5.40 |
| 4/6 | 03/05/2026 | 52 | MDN 3U | $94,972.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 57kg | 0:56.71 | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 12/03/2026 | 34 | MDN OCLM 3U | $70,225.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 57kg | 1:27.83 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.10 |
| 2/8 | 06/02/2026 | 55 | MDN OCLM 4U | $71,327.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 0:56.57 | 3-4-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 13/12/2025 | 289 | MDN OCLM 3U | $65,850.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 0:56.36 | 5-3-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |