#7 COMPRESSED ENERGY (9-5) should be competitive today based on the horse's speed & power rating. This one drops in class and cuts back in distance.
#4 PASSING IMAGE (3-1) is proven as a good bet to at least hit the board under today's distance and surface conditions. This one goes out for Aaron West who is 20% off this type of layoff.
#2 JUSTA DOLL (6-1) figures to be part of the early pace and has to be considered a danger. She's been close at this level before.
Selections: 4-7-2
Horseshoe Indianapolis Race 2
Post: 3:00 PM ET; Purse: $20,000 Maiden Claiming, 5 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 9
#8 BARONNE (6-1) has breeding that says this one should be a major player. The horse is dropping for Tom Amoss who is 26% maiden special to claimer. He was a speed and fade against tougher last out. This one feels like a steal.
#3 NOBEL (2-1) has been improving and will give bettors a chance to see if the Gulfstream tapeta translates to Indy as well as Turfway has.
#2 RONNIE'S VICE (6-1) merits consideration in this spot given edges in stamina & pace numbers.
#9 RACARINO (5-2) should be competitive today based on the horse's speed figures and recent form.
#6 INTEND (8-1) was at one point was fast enough to best this group early. Maybe he can find that again today.
#7 BEIRUT BEAUTY (3-1) is in with a great chance based on the horse's stamina & power rating.
#5 SWEET GINGER (20-1) set the pace in the last race on synthetic which can be unkind to front runners. I like this one on the cut back to be dangerous on the front end.
#3 CAIRO DRIVER (6-1) gets Deshawn Parker in the saddle who is winning at a 16% clip in 2022.
#4 DIAMOND LYDIAMARIE (6-1) should be competitive today based on the horse's speed & form.
#7 AMERICAN PURE (4-1) has been running on synthetic but has improved in each of the first three starts for Brad Cox. Pedroza Jr. is in the irons and he was a mainstay at the top of the jocks standings last season.
#5 POLAR WIND (3-1) should be competitive based on the overall power rating which has it tops in the group.
#1 RED FLAG ALERT (5-2) has been declining in form but those numbers are still better than a lot of these.
#3 SLIM SLOW SLIDER (4-1) is getting better and has some of the best early pace numbers.
#10 LEXI SUN (5-2) was dramatically improving in each of her first three starts. She has permission to move forward as a three year old and that could make her tough to beat.
#6 LASHES (12-1) was close last out at the level and now cuts back in distance which may encourage a bit more speed.
#8 SAVEDTHEBESTFORLAST (6-1) has the late closing kick if the pace gets crazy hot up front.
#7 KISSES SO SWEET (12-1) is a trainer play as Klopp is dangerous in these races. The horse has shown speed in the morning and maybe can show some here as well.
#3 KAELY'S SISTER (7-2) has a great shot in the race given the speed & class.
#10 BELLARIFIC (12-1) is proven as a good bet to at least hit the board under today's distance and surface conditions.
#6 BIG IF TRUE (12-1) has been in some of the toughest races of these ones. The figures are a bit light, but a little softer field could wake this one up.
#7 WILD TAPIT (10-1) will get Pompell in the saddle. The last 9 rides he's given this one have all been check cashers with 1 win, 1 second, 3 thirds and 4 fourths.
Post: 5:30 PM ET; Purse: $36,000 Maiden Special Weight, 5 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 10
#8 CIBOLO (2-1) put up a solid number against a good field on debut. A little improvement here could put this on in the winner's circle.
#1 ROOKWOOD (8-1) is in with a great chance based on the horse's class & form.
#7 FOR MOMA (5-1) gets first time blinkers for Greenhill who is 13% with the move. Parker staying aboard is a good sign.
#6 PARTY BOY FLOYD (15-1) will hit the track for the first time for a trainer who connects at 16% with debut runners. The dam has thrown 3 previous winners in four foals.
Selections: 8-1-7-6
Horseshoe Indianapolis Race 8
Post: 6:00 PM ET; Purse: $34,000 Maiden Special Weight, 5 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 14
#9 VIOLENT OUTBURST (5-2) merits consideration in this spot given edges in speed & race flow.
#8 MI CRESCENDO (5-1) is a Bayern off spring. The sire throws debut winners at 18%. Contreras is also 17% with first time starters.
#11 PEACH COBBLER (4-1) is a breeding play though the 11 post is a tough draw for such an inexperienced runner.
#7 DREAM STREAK (12-1) is class dropping, cut backing, and surface changing. With some of the top connections on the circuit I'd say that's worth a stab.
Horseshoe Indiana Quarter Horse Training Race #1 was for school quarter horses and was not run for betting or purse money. Video Credit: QHRAI
The Quarter Horse Racing Association of Indiana has posted 7 trial races to their YouTube channel for those who want to get an early look at some of the quarter horses that will be running at this year's meet.
Chris first got introduced to horse racing in 2009 at Canterbury Park (Shakopee, MN). Along with handicapping and betting, Chris has worked as a teller at his local track and participated in ownership partnerships. He now enjoys sharing his passion with his wife and two young daughters who love going out to the track each and every summer.
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