Horseshoe Indianapolis Race 6 - Race 6 - Mdn Claiming
MELODY MAN (3) is a 11-start maiden who finished ninth at his most recent appearance over 1609m at Kentucky (Turf) after he gave away a big start. Well placed on this occasion and gets his chance to break the ice. ZUN REYDER (9) last appeared five weeks ago over 1710m at this track when he finished second. This is his first run for the C Brownfield stable. Expecting a big run. GENTLEMAN JIM (2) is still a maiden after 12 runs. Was well in commission last time out but didn't live up to market expectations, finishing fourth over 1673m at Horseshoe Indianapolis (Dirt) after he was well back on straightening. Expected to feature in the finish this time. BIG TOM (1) could only manage to finish fifth, beaten 9 lengths, at his latest appearance over 1710m at Belterra Park Turf (Dirt). Expected to feature in the finish this time.

Jockey: Alexander Crispin
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Returns from a 30-day let-up. Most recently ran second last in a small field at Belterra Park Turf on October 3 over 1710m, 9 len behind Punkin Boy with 55kg at $6.30. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Belterra Park Turf on September 17 over 1710m, 2.5 len behind Akkadian carrying 55kg at $34.10. Draws the fence and looks a genuine chance.
Last Starts 31 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 | 03/10/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 3U | $13,649.00 | Belterra Park Turf | 1710m | Fast | Jann N Hernandez | 55kg | 1:47.39 | 4-4-5 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $6.30 |
| 3/6 | 17/09/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM 3U | $14,583.00 | Belterra Park Turf | 1710m | FM | Jann N Hernandez | 55kg | 1:41.83 | 3-4-3 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $34.10 |
| 7/9 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $14,979.00 | Belterra Park Turf | 1609m | FM | Jann N Hernandez | 55kg | 1:36.44 | 4-6-7 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $19.50 |
| 4/7 | 21/08/2026 | 156 | MDN 3U | $18,545.00 | Belterra Park Turf | 1006m | FM | Jann N Hernandez | 55kg | 0:57.32 | 6-5-4 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $23.40 |
| 8/8 | 18/03/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3 | $28,792.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Moises Santaella | 53kg | 1:21.11 | 2-8-8 | 2 |
| 34.1L | $3.20 |
| 6/12 | 18/02/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $32,810.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Samuel E Bermudez | 54.5kg | 1:14.06 | 9-10-6 | 11 |
| 10.8L | $16.71 |

Jockey: Declan Cannon
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes off a 42 day let-up. At the latest run eased back early on ran second last in a small field at Horseshoe Indianapolis on September 21 over 1673m, 15 len behind Night Watcher carrying 54.5kg at $3.10. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track on September 2 over 1609m, 3 len behind Breakaway carrying 54.5kg at $5. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 21/09/2026 | 19 | MDN CLM 3U | $38,889.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | SP | Yedsit Hazlewood | 54.5kg | 1:43.04 | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 15.5L | $3.10 |
| 4/12 | 02/09/2026 | 38 | MDN CLM 3U | $39,943.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Yedsit Hazlewood | 54.5kg | 1:35.02 | 9-8-4 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/07/2026 | 45 | MDN CLM 3U | $54,427.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Yedsit Hazlewood | 53.5kg | 1:34.83 | 7-7-5 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $13.15 |
| 5/7 | 11/06/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $66,946.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:46.64 | 5-6-5 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $4.75 |
| 5/11 | 28/05/2026 | 19 | MDN CLM 3U | $93,575.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:35.12 | 7-8-5 | 9 |
| 8.3L | $13.35 |
| 6/9 | 09/05/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,609.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 53.5kg | 1:16.55 | 7-7-6 | 8 |
| 9.4L | $3.92 |

Jockey: Amir Mendoza
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Freshened for 56 days. 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. Second run from a spell 9th of 12 at Kentucky on September 7 over 1609m, 10 len behind Epic Horsepower carrying 56kg at $33.29. Genuine contender under these conditions.
Last Starts 57 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 |

Jockey: Kevin J. Jimenez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Last start 3rd in a small field at Belterra Park on October 12 over 1609m, 10 len behind Handsome Jimmy with 55kg at $10.70. Before that 6th of 9 at Belterra Park Turf on September 19 over 1609m, 8 len behind Fiery Cross with 55kg at $51.80. Even the minor placings look out of reach.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 12/10/2026 | 23 | MDN CLM 3U | $11,494.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin J Jimenez | 55kg | 1:38.97 | 6-3-3 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $10.70 |
| 6/9 | 19/09/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM 3U | $13,194.00 | Belterra Park Turf | 1609m | FM | Kevin J Jimenez | 55kg | 1:35.91 | 4-7-6 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $51.80 |
| 3/7 | 06/09/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 3U | $13,194.00 | Belterra Park Turf | 1710m | FM | Kevin J Jimenez | 55kg | 1:44.79 | 7-4-3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 7/7 | 21/08/2026 | 13 | MDN 3U | $18,545.00 | Belterra Park Turf | 1006m | FM | Kevin J Jimenez | 55kg | 0:57.32 | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $76.60 |
| 5/5 | 08/08/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $13,552.00 | Belterra Park | 1710m | Fast | Kevin J Jimenez | 55kg | 1:45.00 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 24.0L | $9.60 |
| 8/9 | 24/07/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $13,788.00 | Belterra Park Turf | 1609m | FM | Guillermo Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:37.63 | 9-6-8 | 6 |
| 15.3L | $13.10 |

Jockey: Victor Lara
Weight: 52kgs
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At the latest run ran last of 8 at Fairmount Park on October 6 over 1207m, 14 len behind Instant Classic carrying 54.5kg at $42.20. The run before that 4th of 7 at Fairmount Park on September 19 over 1207m, 8 len behind Dang It Dan carrying 54.5kg at $5.80. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 06/10/2026 | 17 | MDN CLM 3U | $18,678.00 | Fairmount Park | 1207m | Fast | Julio Felix | 54.5kg | 1:12.69 | 7-8-8 | 2 |
| 14.6L | $42.20 |
| 4/7 | 19/09/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $18,056.00 | Fairmount Park | 1207m | Fast | Javier Diego | 54.5kg | 1:12.96 | 1-5-4 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $5.80 |
| 7/10 | 22/08/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $54,208.00 | Fairmount Park | 1673m | Fast | Frank Reyes | 54.5kg | 1:46.22 | 6-9-7 | 7 |
| 15.3L | $11.90 |
| 5/12 | 01/08/2026 | 42 | MDN 3U | $54,208.00 | Fairmount Park | 1207m | Fast | Javier Tavares | 54.5kg | 1:13.38 | 1-6-5 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $61.70 |
| 5/11 | 20/06/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $52,999.00 | Fairmount Park | 1207m | Fast | Javier Tavares | 54.5kg | 1:13.90 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $29.80 |
| 5/11 | 30/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $53,073.00 | Fairmount Park | 1207m | Fast | Javier Tavares | 54.5kg | 1:14.45 | 5-4-5 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $38.40 |

Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Most recently ran second last in a small field at Presque Isle Downs on September 14 over 1207m, 6 len behind Yes I'm Jess with 56.5kg at $11.60. The race before that got back early 4th in a small field at Presque Isle Downs on August 5 over 1207m, 2 len behind Lee The Cabby with 53.5kg at $5.80. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 50 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 | 14/09/2026 | 40 | MDN 3U | $43,056.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | Martina Rojas | 56.5kg | 1:10.59 | 3-4-5 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $11.60 |
| 4/6 | 05/08/2026 | 37 | MDN 3U | $44,223.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | Taylor Kingsley | 53.5kg | 1:11.34 | 5-5-4 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $5.80 |
| 3/7 | 29/06/2026 | 256 | MDN 3U | $43,236.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | Walber Alencar | 56.5kg | 1:11.53 | 5-2-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $7.30 |
| 7/7 | 16/10/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $24,353.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | W Martinez | 56.5kg | 1:10.24 | 1-7-7 | 4 |
| 25.6L | $5.20 |
| 3/7 | 02/10/2025 | 22 | MDN 3U | $55,046.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | W Martinez | 56.5kg | 1:10.38 | 1-3-3 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 10/09/2025 | 30 | MDN 3U | $25,994.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1006m | FM | Erik Barbaran | 57kg | 0:57.17 | 6-3-2 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Joseph M. Romero
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a 39-day let-up. 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. The race before that 4th of 8 at Belterra Park Turf on July 30 over 1006m, 4 len behind Andy Man Can with 56.5kg at $12.70. Beaten comfortably last start but is capable of better.
Last Starts 40 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: Evin A. Roman
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after five months ran second last of 7 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on October 14 over 1207m, 15 len behind Star Saver with 54.5kg at $25.10. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Turfway Park on February 6 over 1207m, 21 len behind Mister Positivity with 54.5kg at $19.21. Needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 14/10/2026 | 155 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,862.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | SP | Alexander Crispin | 54.5kg | 1:10.71 | 7-6-6 | 4 |
| 15.3L | $25.10 |
| 10/12 | 12/05/2026 | 60 | MDN 3 | $44,693.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | Jann N Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:37.33 | 9-11-10 | 12 |
| 10.0L | $78.10 |
| 2/11 | 13/03/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM 3 | $32,303.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Jann N Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:19.04 | 8-5-2 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $14.47 |
| 5/10 | 28/02/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3 | $32,303.00 | Turfway Park | 1006m | Fast | Jann N Hernandez | 54.5kg | 0:59.20 | 6-5-5 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $18.30 |
| 9/12 | 06/02/2026 | 48 | MDN CLM 3 | $53,067.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Jann N Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:13.24 | 2-7-9 | 12 |
| 21.3L | $19.21 |
| 6/9 | 20/12/2025 | 65 | MDN CLM 2 | $56,968.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Jann N Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:18.17 | 3-3-6 | 7 |
| 7.9L | $15.70 |

Jockey: Yarmarie L. Correa
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run raced on the pace when 2nd of 12 at this track on September 28 over 1710m, 2.25 len behind Playonwords carrying 56kg at $4.70. Before that 7th of 12 at this track on September 2 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind Breakaway carrying 56kg at $8. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 28/09/2026 | 26 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,000.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | Santo Sanjur | 56kg | 1:40.59 | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $4.70 |
| 7/12 | 02/09/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $39,943.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Walter A Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:35.02 | 5-4-7 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 11/08/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM 3U | $34,237.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | SP | Walter A Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:45.48 | 4-1-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $5.10 |
| 5/11 | 07/07/2026 | 184 | MDN CLM 3U | $37,736.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Santo Sanjur | 56kg | 1:35.52 | 5-3-5 | 7 |
| 2.9L | $9.90 |
| 5/9 | 04/01/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 4U | $32,885.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 56kg | 1:43.14 | 5-3-5 | 9 |
| 12.0L | $12.20 |
| 3/11 | 14/12/2025 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $33,691.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 55kg | 1:44.97 | 10-6-3 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $8.50 |