Horseshoe Indianapolis Race 2 - Race 2 - Mdn Claiming
SHARONS ANGELS (2) didn't make an impact at his last run before going for a spell on May 9, finishing fifth and beaten 7 lengths over 1308m at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Now under the care of new trainer A J Granitz. Should be hard to stop. TAPCON (3) last appeared when he failed to finish on September 2 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf. Capable of playing a major role. HURRICANE EXPRESS (1) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid third at this track (Dirt) over 1207m after being prominent from the outset. Will drift back but wind up late. Tackling a deeper field this time but he is worth serious consideration. CAUSE IMA BOSS (4) finished third last start over 1207m at this track (Dirt) to make it seven minor placings from 13 runs. Has a sound record here with five top-three finishes from eight starts. Must be respected.

Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at this track on October 30 over 1207m, 8 len behind Gdoubleyou with 53kg at $15.90. The race before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Belterra Park on October 8 over 1308m, 8 len behind Pack A Lunch carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Likely to prove hard to hold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 30/10/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $20,833.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Brody Martinez | 53kg | 1:11.14 | 1-3-3 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $15.90 |
| 3/8 | 08/10/2026 | 10 | MDN CLM 3U | $11,494.00 | Belterra Park | 1308m | Fast | Jann N Hernandez | 56.5kg | 1:17.50 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $5.50 |
| 11/12 | 28/09/2026 | 25 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,000.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | Alberto Burgos | 56kg | 1:40.59 | 2-5-D7 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $44.40 |
| 11/12 | 03/09/2026 | 51 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,678.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | R Prescott | 56kg | 1:35.54 | 8-11-11 | 6 |
| 16.0L | $16.70 |
| 8/11 | 14/07/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,399.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | R Prescott | 56kg | 1:35.67 | 6-10-8 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $6.40 |
| 3/12 | 23/06/2026 | 44 | MDN CLM 3U | $24,407.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | Good | R Prescott | 56kg | 1:40.83 | 9-4-3 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Andres P. Ulloa
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Resumes after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Churchill Downs May 9 over 1308m, 7 len behind Rochester with 53.5kg at $6.24. When resuming last campaign second last in a small field at Santa Anita January 23 over 1308m, 11 len behind Liam Smith with 55.5kg at $9. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 187 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 | 09/05/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,609.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | 1:16.55 | 2-5-5 | 3 |
| 7.4L | $6.24 |
| 9/9 | 11/04/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:41.99 | 6-9-9 | 8 |
| 64.8L | $19.20 |
| 3/6 | 22/03/2026 | 58 | MDN OCLM 3 | $50,562.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1408m | Fast | Edwin Maldonado | 55.5kg | 1:23.22 | 1-4-3 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $3.90 |
| 5/6 | 23/01/2026 | 76 | MDN OCLM 3 | $53,812.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | 1:15.95 | 4-4-5 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/11/2025 | 69 | MDN OCLM 2 | $64,122.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Edwin Maldonado | 55.5kg | 1:09.93 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $3.60 |
| 9/9 | 31/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 1:08.83 | 3-9-9 | 9 |
| 26.8L | $23.90 |

Jockey: Amir Mendoza
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Resuming after a spell of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign failed to finish at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf September 2 over 1609m. First up last campaign fourth in a small field at Lone Star Park May 16 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Mellencamp with 53.5kg at $7.40. Expected to run well.
Last Starts 71 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 02/09/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 3U | $39,943.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Summer Pauly | 54.5kg | 1:35.02 | 12-12-PU | 12 |
| 99.0L | $41.50 |
| 6/10 | 17/08/2026 | 57 | MDN CLM 3U | $53,495.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | M | Summer Pauly | 54kg | 1:09.92 | 9-7-6 | 10 |
| 12.4L | $18.02 |
| 8/10 | 21/06/2026 | 36 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,498.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 53.5kg | 1:10.50 | 8-6-8 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $10.20 |
| 4/6 | 16/05/2026 | 147 | MDN 3U | $46,089.00 | Lone Star Park | 1207m | Fast | S Elliott | 53.5kg | 1:11.54 | 6-5-4 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $7.40 |
| 7/10 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jim Graham | 54.5kg | 1:10.66 | 7-6-7 | 9 |
| 11.0L | $26.70 |

Jockey: Evin A. Roman
Weight: 56kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 7 at this track on October 14 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Star Saver with 56kg at $10.70. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at this track on September 22 over 1106m, 4 len behind Boonesboro carrying 56kg at $10.30. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 14/10/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,862.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | SP | Evin A Roman | 56kg | 1:10.71 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $10.70 |
| 3/7 | 22/09/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,000.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 56kg | 1:04.67 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $10.30 |
| 2/8 | 01/09/2026 | 83 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,678.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 56kg | 1:11.18 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $14.10 |
| 2/7 | 10/06/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 3U | $24,407.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 56kg | 0:57.71 | 5-3-2 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $8.40 |
| 2/7 | 25/05/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $24,441.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 56kg | 1:04.23 | 5-5-2 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $5.90 |
| 6/9 | 10/05/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $48,883.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 56.5kg | 1:24.55 | 8-3-6 | 4 |
| 13.3L | $14.27 |

Jockey: Brody Martinez
Weight: 53kgs
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Having second run back today. Last start 2nd in a small field at Fairmount Park on October 20 over 1106m, 5 len behind Tonys Kingdom carrying 54kg at $2.30. At only start last preparation 2nd of 8 at Fairmount Park on May 26 over 1106m, 4 len behind Soco Kid carrying 57kg at $8.90. This will test.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 20/10/2026 | 147 | MDN 3U | $25,862.00 | Fairmount Park | 1106m | Fast | Brody Martinez | 54kg | 1:06.35 | 1-2-2 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $2.30 |
| 2/8 | 26/05/2026 | 205 | MDN 3U | $25,140.00 | Fairmount Park | 1106m | Fast | Reynier Arrieta | 57kg | 1:05.92 | 7-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $8.90 |
| 10/10 | 02/11/2025 | 50 | MDN CLM 3U | $102,290.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:11.01 | 8-8-10 | 9 |
| 19.2L | $36.07 |
| 12/12 | 13/09/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 55kg | 1:10.10 | 12-12-12 | 9 |
| 18.6L | $39.39 |

Jockey: Fernando De La Cruz
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 7 at this track on October 14 over 1207m, 5 len behind Star Saver carrying 54.5kg at $6.70. The start before that 2nd of 7 at this track on September 22 over 1106m, 4 len behind Boonesboro carrying 54.5kg at $24.10. Should go well.
Last Starts 29 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 | 14/10/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,862.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | SP | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:10.71 | 3-5-4 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $6.70 |
| 2/7 | 22/09/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,000.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:04.67 | 1-3-2 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $24.10 |
| 5/8 | 01/09/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,678.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Alberto Burgos | 54.5kg | 1:11.18 | 2-6-5 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $13.50 |
| 3/8 | 19/08/2026 | 62 | MDN CLM 3U | $24,964.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Alberto Burgos | 54.5kg | 1:11.38 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $9.90 |
| 3/7 | 18/06/2026 | 24 | MDN CLM 3U | $24,407.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Alberto Burgos | 54.5kg | 1:11.30 | 2-4-3 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $7.90 |
| 4/7 | 25/05/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM 3U | $24,441.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Alberto Burgos | 54.5kg | 1:04.23 | 2-6-4 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $10.40 |

Jockey: Carlos Jimenez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-starter by Midas Touch out of Princess Leca. Likely to need the run.