Horseshoe Indianapolis Race 9

Mdn Special Weight

Prize Money: $62,083

GOLDEN DECREE (3) is a two-start maiden who looks close to a win after placing at both runs, the latest when third over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Should be prominent from the outset. Will play a major role. BEIJING (8) is yet to break through after three career starts. Managed to fill a minor placing at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf) two starts back when resuming before finishing fifth over 1106m at Saratoga Turf (Turf) last start. Likely to be about the money. GRANDE SORPRESO (6) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest at Ellis Park Turf over 1106m. Can measure up again. SENOR VALENTINE (2) ran a better race last start to finish a close second over 1207m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. No surprise to see him in the mix.

Distance: 1207m
Track: Soft
Weather: Cloudy
Surface: Dirt
Class: MDN

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Quiet Empire (1) 66
Trainer: Mary Lestingi()
Jockey: Hannah Leahey
Weight: 54.5kg
Prize Money: $636
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: IMPERIAL HINT (USA)

Dam: SILENT BRIGADE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Artie Schiller

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1609m

Gear Changes

Comments

Raced twice to date. At long odds at debut, ran second last of 7 at this track on June 18 over 1207m, 17 len behind Arkansas Dave with 52kg at $27.80. Second-up ran last in a small field at this track on July 6 over 1609m, 39 len behind Huevos D'oro carrying 54.5kg at $31.10. Predicted to struggle.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 6	6/7/26	Indiana Downs	1609m	MDN CLM 3U	6	Alberto Burgos	54.5kg	Fast	1:38.82	58.6 km/h	39.8L	4-6	$31	18	$19,594	$392	1. Huevos D'oro 2. J David 3. Woodall Pass
6th of 7	18/6/26	Indiana Downs	1207m	MDN CLM 3U	7	Jose Ramos Gutierrez	52kg	Fast	1:11.30	60.9 km/h	17.4L	7-7	$28	-	$24,407	$244	1. Arkansas Dave 2. Sorbetto 3. Run David Run

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6th of 6

6/7/26

Indiana Downs

1609m

MDN CLM 3U

Alberto Burgos

54.5kg

Fast

1:38.82

58.6 km/h

39.8L

4-6

$31

$19,594

$392

1. Huevos D'oro

2. J David

3. Woodall Pass

6th of 7

18/6/26

Indiana Downs

1207m

MDN CLM 3U

Jose Ramos Gutierrez

52kg

Fast

1:11.30

60.9 km/h

17.4L

7-7

$28

$24,407

$244

1. Arkansas Dave

2. Sorbetto

3. Run David Run

Senor Valentine (2) x658x57562
Trainer: Jose Cazares()
Jockey: Joseph C. Bealmear
Weight: 54.5kg
Prize Money: $15,740
Win / Place: 0% / 22%

3 yo Grey/Roan Gelding

Sire: VOLATILE (USA)

Dam: NORMANDY'S NELL (USA)

Dam's Sire: Mt. Livermore

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1710m

Gear Changes

Comments

Comes off a 43 day let-up. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at this track on July 8 over 1207m, 1.75 len behind Prince J J carrying 54.5kg at $8.10. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on June 4 over 1710m, 5 len behind Underappreciated with 54.5kg at $25.60. Good job last start and has top-three aspirations.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 7	8/7/26	Indiana Downs	1207m	MDN CLM 3U	5	Fernando De La Cruz	54.5kg	Fast	1:11.97	60.4 km/h	1.8L	4-3	$8.10	34	$34,833	$6,967	1. Prince J J 2. Senor Valentine 3. Start Out
34 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 11	4/6/26	Indiana Downs	1710m	MDN CLM 3U	4	Joseph C Bealmear	54.5kg	FM	1:43.08	59.7 km/h	4.8L	2-3	$26	16	$36,262	$363	1. Underappreciated 2. He's A Charmer 3. Quiet Mischief
5th of 8	19/5/26	Indiana Downs	1673m	MDN 3	2	Samuel E Bermudez	55.5kg	Fast	1:41.11	59.6 km/h	11.5L	4-4	$73	28	$44,693	$894	1. Bhatia 2. Payton's Hammer 3. Mr All In
7th of 8	21/4/26	Indiana Downs	1609m	MDN 3	4	Samuel E Bermudez	55.5kg	Fast	1:40.24	57.8 km/h	10.3L	1-6	$54	7	$46,579	$466	1. Astound 2. Hewson 3. Payton's Hammer
5th of 7	14/4/26	Indiana Downs	1207m	MDN 3	6	Samuel E Bermudez	55.5kg	Fast	1:10.85	61.3 km/h	12.5L	4-6	$42	222	$46,579	$1,397	1. Hot Days Ahead 2. Samcelot 3. Burns
222 Day Spell
8th of 12	4/9/25	Kentucky	1609m	MDN 2	11	Sophie Doyle	54kg	FM	1:34.43	61.3 km/h	19.4L	9-8	$107	19	$152,905	$1,835	1. Honey Dutch 2. Maginnesontap 3. Quarry

Golden Decree (3) 33
Trainer: B H Cox(USA)
Jockey: Fernando De La Cruz
Weight: 54.5kg
Prize Money: $9,113
Win / Place: 0% / 100%

3 yo Chestnut Colt

Sire: CONSTITUTION (USA)

Dam: GOLDEN MISCHIEF (USA)

Dam's Sire: Into Mischief

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m

Gear Changes

Comments

Had two starts to date. At debut, 3rd of 11 at this track on May 21 over 1207m, 1.3 len behind Stunning carrying 55.5kg at $6. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at this track on July 14 over 1207m, 1.0 len behind Tiz Authority carrying 55.5kg at $3.20. Impressive of late. Right in the mix again.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 7	14/7/26	Indiana Downs	1207m	MDN 3	1	Fernando De La Cruz	55.5kg	Fast	1:10.24	61.9 km/h	1.0L	2-2	$3.20	54	$46,444	$4,644	1. Tiz Authority 2. Big Boy Thunder 3. Golden Decree
54 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 11	21/5/26	Indiana Downs	1207m	MDN 3	10	Fernando De La Cruz	55.5kg	Fast	1:10.57	61.6 km/h	1.3L	8-1	$6.00	-	$44,693	$4,469	1. Stunning 2. Kiss The Ring 3. Golden Decree

Candy Constitution (4)
Trainer: W E Morey()
Jockey: Joseph D. Ramos
Weight: 54.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: CANDY RIDE (ARG)

Dam: IRISH CONSTITUTION (USA)

Dam's Sire: Constitution

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Gear Changes

LS1

Comments

First-starter by Candy Ride out of Irish Constitution. Prefer to see him at the races before recommending.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result

Upon Review (5)
Trainer: Troy S Wismer()
Jockey: William Antongeorgi Iii
Weight: 54.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: YAUPON (USA)

Dam: PROMENADE REVIEW (USA)

Dam's Sire: Warrior's Reward

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Comments

First-starter by Yaupon out of Promenade Review. Hard to gauge so let the betting tell the story.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result

Grande Sorpreso (6) 55523
Trainer: Ian R Wilkes()
Jockey: Mitchell Murrill
Weight: 54.5kg
Prize Money: $44,708
Win / Place: 0% / 40%

3 yo Dark Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: MEDAGLIA D'ORO (USA)

Dam: UNBRIDLED SURPRISE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Street Sense

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1106m - 1609m

Gear Changes

Comments

Recent form sound. Comes off a 34 day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 10 at Ellis Park Turf on July 17 over 1106m, 4.5 len behind Zap D'etat with 54kg at $3.44. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Churchill Downs on June 11 over 1207m, 0.8 len behind Island Town carrying 53.5kg at $8.33. One of the chief contenders.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 10	17/7/26	Ellis Park	1106m	MDN 3U	8	Francisco Arrieta	54kg	FM	1:02.05	64.2 km/h	4.5L	1-2	$3.44f	36	$145,138	$14,078	1. Zap D'etat 2. Quintillion 3. Grande Sorpreso
36 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 8	11/6/26	Churchill Downs	1207m	MDN CLM 3U	6	Francisco Arrieta	53.5kg	Fast	1:10.33	61.8 km/h	0.8L	1-2	$8.33	41	$100,418	$20,084	1. Island Town 2. Grande Sorpreso 3. Great Moment
41 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 12	1/5/26	Churchill Downs	1609m	MDN 3U	3	Javier Castellano	53.5kg	FM	1:35.85	60.4 km/h	4.8L	3-5	$26	27	$167,598	$5,028	1. Prepped 2. Powell River 3. Royal Guard
5th of 9	4/4/26	Keeneland	1308m	MDN 3	9	Edgard J Zayas	53.5kg	Fast	1:16.44	61.6 km/h	17.3L	5-5	$17	35	$160,116	$4,563	1. Gilded Bandit 2. Deep Flame 3. Buntus Foclora
35 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 10	28/2/26	Gulfstream Park	1207m	MDN 3	9	Javier Castellano	55.5kg	Fast	1:10.44	61.7 km/h	6.3L	7-4	$27	-	$117,978	$955	1. Lincoln's Law 2. Quentin B 3. Dark Assault

Countthecarats (7) 8323440x5
Trainer: Rogelio Labra()
Jockey: Amir Mendoza
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $22,904
Win / Place: 0% / 37%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: GORMLEY (USA)

Dam: GARNET (USA)

Dam's Sire: Smart Strike

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8: 0-1-2

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3: 0-1-1

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4: 0-0-1

Synthetic

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

3: 0-1-1

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4: 0-0-1

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6: 0-1-2

Anti-Clockwise

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1006m

Gear Changes

Comments

Second run back. First-up after eight months 5th of 9 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on August 4 over 1006m, 8 len behind Armet carrying 56kg at $7.30. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Lone Star Park on June 28 2025 over 1207m, 4 len behind Under Contract with 54.5kg at $31.40. Needs more time.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 9	4/8/26	Indiana Downs	1006m	MDN 3U	9	Jose Ramos Gutierrez	56kg	FM	0:57.41	63.1 km/h	8.5L	2-6	$7.30	226	$45,649	$456	1. Armet 2. Outofpi 3. Hank's Tune
226 Day Spell
10th of 10	21/12/25	Turfway Park	1207m	MDN 3U	3	Carlos Barbosa	55.5kg	Fast	1:09.85	62.2 km/h	19.5L	7-9	$40	53	$153,139	$1,188	1. Hogie The Player 2. Rose Ruler 3. Dismiss
53 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 7	29/10/25	Indiana Downs	1710m	MDN 3U	5	Evin A Roman	55.5kg	Good	1:46.54	57.8 km/h	6.8L	1-2	$27	41	$48,706	$2,435	1. Contribution 2. Start To Win 3. Shallus
41 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 10	18/9/25	Indiana Downs	1006m	MDN 3U	2	Jose Ramos Gutierrez	51.5kg	FM	0:56.49	64.1 km/h	2.8L	5-4	$6.70	15	$48,930	$2,446	1. Frye Island 2. Dismiss 3. Lower Broadway
3rd of 10	3/9/25	Indiana Downs	1006m	MDN 3U	3	Jose Ramos Gutierrez	51.5kg	FM	0:56.31	64.3 km/h	2.1L	4-2	$25	9	$48,930	$4,893	1. Savion 2. Zapping Strike 3. Countthecarats
2nd of 7	25/8/25	Indiana Downs	1207m	MDN CLM 3U	1	Fernando De La Cruz	54.5kg	Fast	1:12.52	59.9 km/h	4.3L	5-2	$2.70f	58	$28,682	$5,736	1. A Champs Dream 2. Countthecarats 3. Penei
58 Day Freshen-Up

Beijing (8) 2x25
Trainer: William Walden()
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54.5kg
Prize Money: $61,216
Win / Place: 0% / 66%

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: VEKOMA (USA)

Dam: MONARCHIA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Arch

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1006m - 1207m

Gear Changes

Comments

Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 12 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 28 over 1006m, 2.75 len behind Saint Of War with 53.5kg at $4.31. Second-up ran second last in a small field at Saratoga Turf on July 17 over 1106m, 4 len behind Shirl's Soul Town with 55.5kg at $4.54. Capable of a strong showing.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 6	17/7/26	Saratoga	1106m	MDN 3U	3	Flavien Prat	55.5kg	FM	1:01.40	64.8 km/h	3.8L	3-5	$4.54	19	$166,909	$6,676	1. Shirl's Soul Town 2. Blazing Tiger 3. He's My Kind
2nd of 12	28/6/26	Churchill Downs	1006m	MDN 3U	12	Axel Concepcion	53.5kg	FM	0:56.81	63.7 km/h	2.8L	9-7	$4.31	106	$167,364	$33,473	1. Saint Of War 2. Beijing 3. Red Square
106 Day Spell
2nd of 4	14/3/26	Colonial Downs	1207m	MDN 3	3	John R Velazquez	55.5kg	Fast	1:08.73	63.2 km/h	2.3L	2-2	$2.10f	-	$105,337	$21,067	1. Ramajay 2. Beijing 3. Mizner

Justone More Thing (9)
Trainer: William D Cowans()
Jockey: Dylan Machado
Weight: 54.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Dark Bay/Brown Colt

Sire: MENDELSSOHN (USA)

Dam: HONEY GRAEME (USA)

Dam's Sire: Graeme Hall

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LS1

Comments

First-starter by Mendelssohn out of Honey Graeme. Betting the best guide.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result

Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked

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