Horseshoe Indianapolis Race 7 - Race 7 - Mdn Special Weight
NAYAK (1) turned in a sound effort last time but found one better at this track (Turf) over 1609m, beaten 1.5 lengths. Should be at his peak now. Sure to go well. GUNS ALLOWED (5) returns after eight months in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a fifth over 1609m at Fairgrounds Turf (Turf). Nicely placed and expected to go well. SHUGGY (12) wasn't far off maiden success before a four months break, finishing the prep with a minor placing at this track (Turf). Has a tricky gate to overcome. Strong winning chance on best figures. APOLLO'S GLORY (4) resumes from a spell of eight months. Could only manage to finish fourth at the latest run over 1609m at Turfway Park (Synthetic). Rates highly on best form and a bright return wouldn't surprise.
Jockey: Mia Nicholls
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes off a 42 day let-up. Last start led but faded 2nd of 8 at this track on September 28 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Blazy with 54.5kg at $16.10. The start before that 7th of 11 at Kentucky on September 5 over 1308m, 11 len behind Red Square carrying 55kg at $117.83. Sure to be tough to beat from an inside barrier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 28/09/2026 | 23 | MDN 3U | $44,444.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Mia Nicholls | 54.5kg | 1:34.35 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $16.10 |
| 7/11 | 05/09/2026 | 32 | MDN 3U | $242,511.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Mia Nicholls | 55kg | 1:16.05 | 3-8-7 | 9 |
| 11.5L | $117.83 |
| 8/9 | 04/08/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $45,649.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Evin A Roman | 54.5kg | 0:57.41 | 5-7-8 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $13.90 |
Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-starter by American Pharoah out of Winning Envelope. Prefer to see him under race conditions.
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Resuming after eight months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at Turfway Park March 21 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Celtic Flame carrying 54.5kg at $19.81. Previously first up; fourth of 12 at Turfway Park February 21 over 1308m, 8 len behind Canterville carrying 54.5kg at $18.27. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.
Last Starts 233 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 21/03/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | V Carrasco | 54.5kg | 1:39.33 | 4-5-4 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $19.81 |
| 4/12 | 21/02/2026 | 104 | MDN 3 | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:19.38 | 7-7-4 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $18.27 |
| 9/12 | 09/11/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Andres Calleja | 54kg | 1:45.43 | 3-12-9 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $70.56 |
| 10/12 | 05/10/2025 | 31 | MDN 2 | $168,196.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | 1:36.97 | 10-10-10 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $42.75 |
| 4/11 | 04/09/2025 | 18 | MDN 2 | $259,939.00 | Kentucky | 1408m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | 1:21.43 | 2-6-4 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $41.02 |
| 5/11 | 17/08/2025 | 50 | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | 1:36.64 | 1-3-5 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $25.34 |
Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign fifth of 11 at Fairgrounds Turf March 7 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Cruisin Chuck with 55.5kg at $10.20. On debut ninth of 11 at Fairgrounds January 17 over 1207m, 16 len behind Knock It Off with 54.5kg at $5.80. Expected to prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 247 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 07/03/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 55.5kg | 1:37.86 | 3-7-5 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $10.20 |
| 9/11 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $89,686.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:09.47 | 4-6-9 | 2 |
| 16.4L | $5.80 |
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-starter by Lord Kanaloa out of Madonna. Prefer to see him under race conditions.
Jockey: Dylan Machado
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Jumped at long odds at debut, ran last of 10 at Keeneland Turf on October 16 over 1710m, 15 len behind Moviestar Handsome with 54.5kg at $33.24. Deserves another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 16/10/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $158,046.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Good | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:46.70 | 10-10-10 | 9 |
| 15.3L | $33.24 |
Jockey: Alberto Burgos
Weight: 54.5kgs
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At debut, 10th of 12 at Belmont Park Turf on September 20 over 1207m, 12 len behind No Compromise carrying 56kg at $18.69. Needs to do a lot more than he did on debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 20/09/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $81,944.00 | Belmont Park | 1207m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 56kg | 1:10.74 | 9-10-10 | 8 |
| 12.3L | $18.69 |
Jockey: Amir Mendoza
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Having second run back today. Last outing didn't finish the race at Horseshoe Indianapolis October 29 over 1609m. At only start last preparation ran last of 10 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on August 11 over 1710m, 24 len behind Mo Can Dance carrying 54.5kg at $7.10. Must improve significantly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 29/10/2026 | 79 | MDN 3U | $45,977.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | Evin A Roman | 54.5kg | 1:37.97 | 7-7-PU | 2 |
| 99.0L | $45.60 |
| 10/10 | 11/08/2026 | 292 | MDN CLM 3U | $34,237.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | SP | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:45.48 | 5-10-10 | 6 |
| 24.5L | $7.10 |
| 6/7 | 23/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $48,706.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:37.40 | 7-6-6 | 2 |
| 25.5L | $11.80 |
Jockey: Carlos Jimenez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Mountaineer Park on October 12 over 1207m, 7 len behind Trophy Husband carrying 55kg at $4.80. The start before that ran last of 7 at Thistledown on September 22 over 1207m, 20 len behind Fanti carrying 55kg at $8.60. Wide draw a test.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 12/10/2026 | 20 | MDN 3U | $27,299.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1207m | M | C Oliveros | 55kg | 1:13.76 | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $4.80 |
| 7/7 | 22/09/2026 | 31 | MDN 3U | $36,667.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | C Oliveros | 55kg | 1:11.66 | 3-7-7 | 1 |
| 20.9L | $8.60 |
| 4/8 | 22/08/2026 | 34 | MDN 3U | $18,545.00 | Belterra Park Turf | 1710m | FM | R Mojica Jr | 55kg | 1:43.03 | 2-3-4 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $22.00 |
| 3/6 | 19/07/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $18,868.00 | Belterra Park | 1308m | Fast | R Mojica Jr | 55kg | 1:17.02 | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $5.60 |
Jockey: Fernando De La Cruz
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Last start 4th of 7 at Keeneland on October 4 over 1710m, 11 len behind Maginnesontap with 54.5kg at $30.99. The start before that 4th of 10 at Churchill Downs on September 11 over 1710m, 9 len behind Roguishness carrying 54.5kg at $39.80. No threat last start but is capable of better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 04/10/2026 | 23 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,023.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 54.5kg | 1:44.07 | 7-5-4 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $30.99 |
| 4/10 | 11/09/2026 | 61 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,167.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Good | Jaime A Torres | 54.5kg | 1:45.40 | 6-4-4 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $39.80 |
| 2/9 | 12/07/2026 | 45 | MDN CLM 3U | $45,356.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | SP | Fernando De La Cruz | 53.5kg | 1:39.35 | 7-4-2 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $16.76 |
| 11/11 | 28/05/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $93,575.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 53.5kg | 1:35.12 | 10-11-11 | 5 |
| 21.1L | $45.15 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 2nd of 9 at this track on July 15 over 1710m, 0.3 len behind Deerfield carrying 55.5kg at $7.30. First up last campaign 6th of 9 at Fairgrounds Turf on January 8 over 1710m, 13 len behind Touch Of Fire with 54.5kg at $4.60. Expect a bold showing.
Last Starts 117 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 | 15/07/2026 | 188 | MDN 3 | $46,444.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:42.64 | 6-7-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $7.30 |
| 6/9 | 08/01/2026 | 74 | MDN 3 | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:43.85 | 5-5-6 | 7 |
| 13.9L | $4.60 |
| 8/11 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:37.35 | 9-9-8 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $10.36 |