Horseshoe Indianapolis Race 1 - Race 1 - Mdn Special Weight
TRUE ESSENCE (1) resumes from a spell of ten weeks. Could only manage to finish fifth at the latest run over 1408m at Saratoga (Dirt). Rates on top and is a great chance to break through. FAMILY CREST (7) was out of the money on debut two runs back then again missed the frame last start when he was never in contention over 1609m at Keeneland Turf, beaten 5 lengths into eighth. Tackling a more suitable race this time so he is sure to be prominent. TOLL BOOTH WILLY (6) finished third last time over 1609m at this track (Dirt), beaten 3.5 lengths. Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is one of the key runners. CHARGE ME (4) is a two-year-old colt on debut. From an elite family that includes black type success, being by Into Mischief from I'll Take Charge. Comes from a stable which has an impressive strike rate with the first-starters. Promising type who can feature in the finish.
Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Saratoga September 5 over 1408m, 20 len behind Pharocity carrying 56kg at $4.40. On debut second of 10 at Ellis Park August 2 over 1106m, 1.75 len behind Never Sleep carrying 54kg at $8.66. Expect a bold showing.
Last Starts 67 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 05/09/2026 | 34 | MDN 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:23.02 | 7-7-5 | 3 |
| 20.3L | $4.40 |
| 2/10 | 02/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:05.02 | 4-6-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $8.66 |
Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 12 at Keeneland Turf on October 9 over 1609m, 6 len behind Oscar Cheer with 54kg at $21.41. The start before that 5th of 8 at Churchill Downs on September 26 over 1509m, 21 len behind Staunch with 54kg at $11.26. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 09/10/2026 | 13 | MDN 2 | $158,046.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | 1:36.47 | 8-10-7 | 11 |
| 6.9L | $21.41 |
| 5/8 | 26/09/2026 | 56 | MDN 2 | $166,667.00 | Churchill Downs | 1509m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:30.00 | 4-6-5 | 7 |
| 21.0L | $11.26 |
| 5/7 | 01/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | 1:11.50 | 2-3-5 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $22.71 |
Jockey: Mitchell Murrill
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Last start 9th of 12 at Keeneland on October 15 over 1408m, 16 len behind When I Go with 54kg at $49.40. The run before that 4th of 7 at this track on September 10 over 1609m, 5 len behind Very Classy with 52kg at $12.80. Improvement required to threaten in this field.
Last Starts 27 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 | 15/10/2026 | 35 | MDN 2 | $122,126.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Good | Jim Graham | 54kg | 1:24.94 | 6-9-9 | 10 |
| 16.8L | $49.40 |
| 4/7 | 10/09/2026 | 36 | MDN 2 | $44,444.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | W Meeks | 52kg | 1:41.34 | 1-4-4 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $12.80 |
| 9/11 | 05/08/2026 | 32 | MDN 2 | $45,649.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | 0:58.24 | 9-9-9 | 5 |
| 11.9L | $12.70 |
| 4/8 | 04/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:05.52 | 6-3-4 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $14.67 |
Jockey: Fernando De La Cruz
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-starter by Into Mischief out of I'll Take Charge. Respect any positive market lead.
Jockey: Jann N. Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-starter by Mystic Guide out of Jete Ete. Happy to watch and learn this time.
Jockey: Evin A. Roman
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Last start 3rd in a small field at this track on October 21 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Start The Disco carrying 54.5kg at $6.40. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at this track on September 30 over 1609m, 1.1 len behind Intoloun carrying 54.5kg at $7.70. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 21 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 | 21/10/2026 | 21 | MDN 2 | $45,977.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | Evin A Roman | 54.5kg | 1:37.26 | 2-4-3 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $6.40 |
| 3/8 | 30/09/2026 | 35 | MDN 2 | $45,977.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | Evin A Roman | 54.5kg | 1:38.96 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $7.70 |
| 3/6 | 26/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $45,649.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Evin A Roman | 54.5kg | 1:04.68 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $18.80 |
Jockey: Joseph D. Ramos
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, 4th of 12 at Kentucky on August 29 over 1609m, 7 len behind Jas carrying 54kg at $10.09. Second-up 8th of 12 at Keeneland Turf on October 9 over 1609m, 5 len behind Cavalli carrying 54kg at $7.64. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 33 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 | 09/10/2026 | 41 | MDN 2 | $158,046.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:37.27 | 5-10-8 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $7.64 |
| 4/12 | 29/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $242,511.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:37.12 | 2-5-4 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $10.09 |