Horseshoe Indianapolis Race 7 - Race 7 - Starter Optional Claiming
HAWKEYE (3) started at $3.70 last time but could only manage fourth, beaten 2.5 lengths, at this track over 1207m. Has a solid record here at the distance with four wins and six placings from 15 tries. Expected to go very well. CUPID'S RUNAWAY (4) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid second at this track (Dirt) over 1207m after being in contention all the way. Has the speed to be prominent from the outset. Has the class to take this out. ILLEGAL CONTACT (1) scored last start at this track (Dirt) to make it three wins and two placings from six starts this campaign. Record at this journey is impressive with three wins and three placings from eight runs and shapes as one to consider. HALFWAY JOKING (9) did well to score two runs ago then turned in a nice run last time out when sixth over 1308m at Keeneland, beaten 3 lengths. In the mix.

Jockey: Irving Moncada
Weight: 54kgs
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On a three run winning streak. Returns from a 38-day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track on September 21 over 1006m defeating Countthecarats carrying 54kg at $6.30. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a 0.3 len at this track on August 13 over 1207m defeating Stranger's Church with 56kg at $5. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 21/09/2026 | 39 | ALLOW 3U | $47,222.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | SP | Irving Moncada | 54kg | 0:57.10 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $6.30 |
| 1/8 | 13/08/2026 | 16 | ALLOW 3U | $57,061.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 56kg | 1:09.73 | 3-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 28/07/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $55,152.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 55.5kg | 1:10.39 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $5.20 |
| 2/6 | 22/06/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $52,999.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | SP | Irving Moncada | 55.5kg | 1:10.50 | 5-4-2 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $6.20 |
| 2/9 | 02/06/2026 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $55,152.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 55.5kg | 1:12.41 | 2-6-2 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $6.80 |
| 4/8 | 22/04/2026 | 170 | ALLOW 3U | $55,313.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 55.5kg | 1:10.05 | 6-4-4 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Alexander Crispin
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after two months got back early 4th of 8 at this track on October 7 over 1207m, 5 len behind El Dandi carrying 55.5kg at $12. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Turfway Park on February 12 over 1207m, 0.8 len behind Point Liam carrying 54.5kg at $6.73. Needs more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 07/10/2026 | 70 | CLM 3U | $39,080.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Alexander Crispin | 55.5kg | 1:10.34 | 7-7-4 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $12.00 |
| 5/7 | 29/07/2026 | 11 | HCP 3U | $29,028.00 | Delaware Park | 1106m | M | Sarah Hess | 55.5kg | 1:05.49 | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $14.90 |
| 3/7 | 18/07/2026 | 41 | CLM 3U | $24,251.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Julio A Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:12.24 | 1-3-3 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $3.60 |
| 6/6 | 07/06/2026 | 8 | ALLOW 3U | $34,589.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Jevian Toledo | 57kg | 1:10.76 | 4-6-6 | 4 |
| 16.8L | $4.20 |
| 4/6 | 30/05/2026 | 20 | HCP 3U | $27,933.00 | Delaware Park | 1106m | Fast | Angel Cruz | 55.5kg | 1:05.73 | 3-5-4 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $4.30 |
| 1/6 | 10/05/2026 | 16 | CLM 3U | $27,947.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Jevian Toledo | 56kg | 1:05.00 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Jose Ramos Gutierrez
Weight: 54kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes off a 36 day let-up. Last start 4th in a small field at this track on September 23 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Mondavila carrying 57kg at $3.70. The run before that 2nd in a small field at this track on September 9 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Molly's Town with 55kg at $5.70. Excellent winning chance with the help of an inside barrier.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 23/09/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $76,528.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ramos Gutierrez | 57kg | 1:09.92 | 5-3-4 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $3.70 |
| 2/6 | 09/09/2026 | 16 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $61,111.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ramos Gutierrez | 55kg | 1:08.89 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $5.70 |
| 1/6 | 24/08/2026 | 49 | HCP 3U | $24,251.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ramos Gutierrez | 54kg | 1:11.76 | 1-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $2.10 |
| 2/6 | 06/07/2026 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $52,250.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Amir Mendoza | 52.5kg | 1:08.35 | 5-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.60 |
| 1/9 | 03/06/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN 3U | $139,470.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ramos Gutierrez | 56kg | 1:09.56 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $7.50 |
| 6/7 | 29/04/2026 | 186 | ALLOW 3U | $58,224.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Good | Irving Moncada | 54kg | 1:09.86 | 7-5-6 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Joseph D. Ramos
Weight: 54kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes off a 36 day let-up. Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track on September 23 over 1207m, 1.0 len behind Mondavila with 56kg at $8.30. The race before that 2nd in a small field at this track on August 24 over 1207m, 1.0 len behind Hawkeye carrying 54kg at $2.60. Nicely drawn and should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 23/09/2026 | 30 | ALLOW 3U | $76,528.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Alberto Burgos | 56kg | 1:09.92 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $8.30 |
| 2/6 | 24/08/2026 | 47 | HCP 3U | $24,251.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Alberto Burgos | 54kg | 1:11.76 | 2-1-D1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $2.60 |
| 2/6 | 08/07/2026 | 21 | HCP 3U | $42,090.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Alberto Burgos | 56kg | 1:03.62 | 3-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.90 |
| 1/5 | 17/06/2026 | 13 | HCP 3U | $23,710.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Alberto Burgos | 54kg | 1:03.22 | 5-2-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.30 |
| 4/7 | 04/06/2026 | 224 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $50,209.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Alberto Burgos | 54kg | 1:11.13 | 3-3-4 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $17.40 |
| 1/7 | 23/10/2025 | 42 | HCP 3U | $25,875.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | 1:04.27 | 3-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $1.40 |

Jockey: Victor Lara
Weight: 53kgs
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At the latest run 4th of 8 at Fairmount Park on October 13 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Lookin For Bala carrying 56kg at $11.60. The race before that 4th of 10 at Fairmount Park on October 3 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Jimmies Big Day with 54kg at $7.60. Cannot entertain.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 13/10/2026 | 10 | ALLOW 3U | $17,241.00 | Fairmount Park | 1207m | Fast | Frank Reyes | 56kg | 1:11.36 | 3-6-4 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $11.60 |
| 4/10 | 03/10/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $21,552.00 | Fairmount Park | 1207m | Fast | Victor Lara | 54kg | 1:11.66 | 10-7-4 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $7.60 |
| 5/10 | 12/09/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $16,667.00 | Fairmount Park | 1207m | Fast | E Baird | 56kg | 1:11.08 | 6-7-5 | 9 |
| 10.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 22/08/2026 | 17 | ALLOW 3U | $21,398.00 | Fairmount Park | 1207m | Fast | Brody Martinez | 53kg | 1:13.00 | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $12.80 |
| 2/6 | 05/08/2026 | 15 | HCP 3U | $15,692.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | Fast | Guillermo Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:09.86 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $10.90 |
| 5/10 | 21/07/2026 | 17 | HCP 3U | $36,284.00 | Fairmount Park | 1207m | Fast | Cory Orm | 57kg | 1:12.01 | 9-9-5 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $35.70 |

Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Last start ran second last of 9 at Keeneland on October 17 over 1308m, 14 len behind Swirvin with 55kg at $35.92. The start before that won by 0.5 len at this track on October 7 over 1207m defeating Leo Springs carrying 55.5kg at $8.70. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 17/10/2026 | 10 | ALLOW 3U | $71,839.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 55kg | 1:18.01 | 6-9-8 | 1 |
| 14.2L | $35.92 |
| 1/8 | 07/10/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $39,080.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 55.5kg | 1:10.34 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $8.70 |
| 7/7 | 16/09/2026 | 31 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $27,778.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1006m | Fast | C Oliveros | 55.5kg | 0:59.59 | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $3.20 |
| 1/5 | 16/08/2026 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $29,957.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1207m | SP | C Oliveros | 55.5kg | 1:12.25 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $1.60 |
| 5/7 | 21/07/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $43,106.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | M | L A Batista | 54.5kg | 1:12.48 | 5-3-5 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/6 | 08/07/2026 | 16 | ALLOW 3U | $31,930.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1006m | Good | L A Batista | 55.5kg | 0:57.15 | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $15.60 |

Jockey: Fernando De La Cruz
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At the latest run 6th of 9 at Keeneland on October 17 over 1308m, 3 len behind Swirvin carrying 56kg at $11.19. The run before that came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Churchill Downs on September 23 over 1207m defeating Tiger's Legacy with 55kg at $3.89. Big chance after a respectable effort last time out.
Last Starts 13 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 | 17/10/2026 | 24 | ALLOW 3U | $71,839.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:18.01 | 1-2-6 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $11.19 |
| 1/7 | 23/09/2026 | 38 | CLM 3U | $51,389.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 55kg | 1:10.05 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.89 |
| 5/8 | 16/08/2026 | 74 | CLM 3U | $49,929.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 55.5kg | 1:16.36 | 2-3-5 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $6.06 |
| 1/6 | 03/06/2026 | 32 | CLM 3U | $15,342.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | Fast | Victor Lebron | 56kg | 1:10.52 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $1.30 |
| 1/7 | 02/05/2026 | 63 | MDN CLM 3U | $11,173.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | Fast | Victor Lebron | 56.5kg | 1:11.64 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 20.0L | $1.30 |
| 2/8 | 28/02/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $32,303.00 | Turfway Park | 1006m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 56.5kg | 0:59.70 | 6-3-2 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $5.99 |

Jockey: Alberto Burgos
Weight: 54kgs
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Most recently 4th of 7 at this track on October 19 over 1207m, 3 len behind Healing Waters with 54kg at $4.20. Before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at this track on October 7 over 1207m, 4 len behind El Dandi carrying 54kg at $9.30. Wide draw too testing.
Last Starts 11 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 | 19/10/2026 | 12 | CLM 3U | $25,144.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 54kg | 1:10.46 | 5-3-4 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $4.20 |
| 3/8 | 07/10/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $39,080.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 54kg | 1:10.34 | 3-3-3 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $9.30 |
| 3/4 | 23/09/2026 | 8 | CLM 3U | $33,333.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 54kg | 1:03.60 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 15/09/2026 | 27 | CLM 3U | $21,528.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Evin A Roman | 54kg | 1:11.17 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |
| 7/10 | 19/08/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $54,208.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Evin A Roman | 54kg | 1:04.16 | 10-6-7 | 8 |
| 4.7L | $13.10 |
| 3/7 | 28/07/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $55,152.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | 1:10.39 | 4-2-3 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Israel Hernandez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Most recently 5th of 8 at Fairmount Park on October 13 over 1207m, 6 len behind Lookin For Bala carrying 56kg at $16.20. Before that 5th of 10 at Fairmount Park on October 3 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Jimmies Big Day carrying 56kg at $15.60. Might just find this lot a bit smart.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 13/10/2026 | 10 | ALLOW 3U | $17,241.00 | Fairmount Park | 1207m | Fast | Cory Orm | 56kg | 1:11.36 | 1-3-5 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $16.20 |
| 5/10 | 03/10/2026 | 25 | ALLOW 3U | $21,552.00 | Fairmount Park | 1207m | Fast | Cory Orm | 56kg | 1:11.66 | 8-5-5 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $15.60 |
| 1/10 | 08/09/2026 | 17 | CLM 3U | $13,889.00 | Fairmount Park | 1207m | Fast | Cory Orm | 57kg | 1:11.83 | 1-5-1 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $18.20 |
| 1/11 | 22/08/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $14,265.00 | Fairmount Park | 1207m | Fast | Cory Orm | 56kg | 1:13.39 | 2-3-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 10/10 | 01/08/2026 | 25 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $27,104.00 | Fairmount Park | 1207m | Fast | Javour M Simpson | 56kg | 1:10.87 | 7-10-10 | 5 |
| 13.4L | $62.70 |
| 4/7 | 07/07/2026 | 318 | CLM 3U | $15,675.00 | Fairmount Park | 1207m | Fast | Cory Orm | 57kg | 1:12.17 | 3-7-4 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $7.70 |