Horseshoe Indianapolis Race 3 - Race 3 - Mdn Special Weight
FINAL COUNTDOWN (2) improved last time out, finishing 11 lengths from the winner in second when he worked home well at the end of 1207m at this track. Meeting a tougher field but on his best form he is good enough to take this out. NACUA (1) is a son of Core Beliefs from the Listed winner Shop Girl who makes his debut. Strong profile and should play a role in the finish. AIN'T DERE NO MO (4) got well back over 1710m at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf (Turf) last time and never threatened, eventually finishing 10 lengths away in eighth. Finds a tougher race but a big run is on the cards. MAHMOUD'S CLOUD (5) is a three-start maiden who finished fourth, beaten 15 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Will derive great benefit from that outing and deserves consideration.
Jockey: Fernando De La Cruz
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Core Beliefs out of Shop Girl having his first start. Profiles nicely for this.
Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 56kgs
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Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track on September 29 over 1207m, 11 len behind Big Boy Thunder carrying 56kg at $5.60. The run before that 8th of 11 at Churchill Downs on September 13 over 1308m, 22 len behind Big Jake carrying 56kg at $100.62. Will hit the line hard.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 29/09/2026 | 16 | MDN 3U | $44,444.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 56kg | 1:10.00 | 2-4-2 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $5.60 |
| 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 |
Jockey: Angel Ortega Stanley
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-starter by American Pharoah out of Stellaris. Happy to watch and learn this time.
Jockey: Alberto Burgos
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after seven months 8th of 12 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on September 28 over 1710m, 10 len behind Playonwords carrying 54.5kg at $15.20. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Delta Downs on February 12 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Film At Eleven carrying 53kg at $2.40. Sure to run well.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 28/09/2026 | 190 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,000.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54.5kg | 1:40.59 | 9-9-8 | 9 |
| 10.3L | $15.20 |
| 6/9 | 22/03/2026 | 38 | MDN OCLM 3U | $42,135.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Hunter Rea | 51kg | 1:04.06 | 8-9-6 | 9 |
| 7.7L | $13.80 |
| 3/6 | 12/02/2026 | 24 | MDN 3U | $56,348.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 53kg | 1:42.21 | 3-2-3 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $2.40 |
| 8/9 | 19/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Hunter Rea | 52kg | 1:03.17 | 9-9-8 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $22.20 |
Jockey: Santo Sanjur
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after three months ran second last in a small field at this track on September 29 over 1207m, 15 len behind Big Boy Thunder with 54.5kg at $36.30. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on July 7 over 1609m, 20 len behind Bon Temps with 54.5kg at $60.20. Improver with definite claims.
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 |
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| 4/5 | 29/09/2026 | 84 | MDN 3U | $44,444.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Santo Sanjur | 54.5kg | 1:10.00 | 4-3-4 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $36.30 |
| 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: Victor Lara
Weight: 54kgs
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Five-year-old gelding by West Ranger out of Charlotte Marie having his first start. Should be ready to fire.