Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks: Grade 3 Indiana Derby (7/11/2026)

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Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks: Grade 3 Indiana Derby (7/11/2026)

Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:00 PM ET; Allowance $46.24k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #3 IBUKI (20-1): Top Pick. Race sets up perfectly. Looks good based on the 86 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #6 LIL GIN N CLASS (4-1): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #1 DON'T MISS OUT (3-1): Major Player. Speed figs match up nicely. Could wear these ones down late.
• #7 TIZ IN SIGHT (5-1): Major Player. Could be grinding down the competition late. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.

Selections: 3 – 6 – 1 – 7

The Plays

Win: #3 at 5-1

Exacta: 3 / 6,1,7

Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:43 PM ET; Claiming $14k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #9 OPTIMAL COURAGE (10-1): Longshot Play of the Day. Barn has been solid. Achard puts this one in with a chance. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
• #7 ROCKET HOSS (5-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
• #2 KEEPIN IT CLASSY (10-1): Major Player. Potential to have this pace fall just right. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
• #8 HEDGE (6-1): Contender. Could be grinding down the competition late. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 9 – 7 – 2 – 8

The Plays

Win: #9 at 5-1

Trifecta: 9 / 7,2 / 7,2,8

Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:17 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $38.5k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #5 MISTY MOON SONG (2-1): Top Pick. Solid breeding for this spot. Leahey and Thompson team up on this one.
• #7 INNISFREE PRAYER (7-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Good race flow for this runner.
• #2 ONE MORE QUESTION (5-2): Contender. Hard to argue with the recent races. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #1 TIVA (10-1): Underneath. Should still have enough in the reserves if there in the final furlong. Prescott puts this one in with a chance.

Selections: 5 – 7 – 2 – 1

The Plays

Win: #5 at 7-5

Exacta: 5 / 7,2

Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:50 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $43.52k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.

• #8 BEAU CUP (7-2): Top Pick. Should still have something in the tank late.
• #4 MAX (5-2): Major Player. Sanjur and Corrigan team up on this one. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
• #3 LUCKY TO DANCE (3-1): Fringe Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Top connections on the circuit with Beschizza and Mille.
• #7 NANCY MAK (6-1): Underneath. Ramos and Labra team up on this one. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 8 – 4 – 3 – 7

The Plays

Win: #8 at 3-1

Exacta: 8 / 4,3

Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:23 PM ET; Hoosier Breeders Sophomore H. $100k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #7 JR SHADOW BOY (2-5): Prime Win Player. Proven competitor at this configuration. Strong early pace figs.
• #1 MISTER T (5-1): Contender. Top connections on the circuit with Murrill and Baile. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #3 HARD LUCK PRAYER (6-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
• #4 Q'S TOPNOTCH (30-1): Underneath. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 7 – 1 – 3 – 4

The Plays

Win: #7 at 1-1

Exacta: 7 / 1,3

Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:56 PM ET; Michael G. Schaefer Memorial Stakes $100k; 1 M 70 Y Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #8 BENDOOG (3-1): Top Pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Barn has been solid.
• #4 ENCINO (5-1): Major Player. Stamina to be in the mix late.
• #9 GOULD'S GOLD (6-1): Major Player. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #3 FIRST DIVISION (4-1): Major Player. Race shape gives this one an edge. Could be grinding down the competition late.

Selections: 8 – 4 – 9 – 3

The Plays

Win: #8 at 5-2

Pick 3 (Races 6-8): #8,4 with #4 with #7,6

Exacta: 8 / 4,9,3

Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:30 PM ET; Hoosier Breeders Sophomore H. $100k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #4 SPIRITED JUSTICE (3-1): Best Bet of the Card. Races competitive with the top contenders. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #1 GRAND HARBOR (12-1): Contender. Should take a liking to the race shape. Concepcion and West team up on this one.
• #3 ELTINGE (20-1): Contender. Hard to argue with the recent races. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
• #9 LIAM'S CHARGE (5-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 3 – 9

The Plays

Win: #4 at 1-1

Exacta: 4 / 1,9

Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:05 PM ET; Indiana General Assembly Distaff H. $100k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #7 MIWA (7-2): Top Pick. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #6 CHARLENE'S DREAM (5-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #10 TOTALLY JUSTIFIED (20-1): Fringe Contender. This one's a fighter in the late stages. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
• #1 MODAROSA (10-1): Fringe Contender. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 7 – 6 – 10 – 1

The Plays

Win: #7 at 3-1

Exacta: 7 / 6,10

Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:40 PM ET; Mari Hulman George Memorial H. $100k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 12 runners.

• #6 YES IT TIZ (9-2): Top Pick. Comes in with solid form. Fits well with this group.
• #11 KAPOOR (6-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Likely to get forward position.
• #5 CLAIRITA (8-1): Major Player. This one's a fighter in the late stages. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #7 QUEEN AZTECA (5-1): Major Player. Recent races are solid. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 6 – 11 – 5 – 7

The Plays

Win: #6 at 7-2

Exacta: 6 / 11,5,7

Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:16 PM ET; Jonathan B. Schuster Memorial Stakes $100k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #3 WADSWORTH (4-1): Top Pick. Top connections on the circuit with Ortiz and Cox. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #1 VOTE NO (6-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #9 BALNIKHOV (8-1): Major Player. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
• #5 ENCINO (9-2): Major Player. Recent races are solid. Could be grinding down the competition late.

Selections: 3 – 1 – 9 – 5

The Plays

Win: #3 at 3-1

Exacta: 3 / 1,9,5

Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 5:55 PM ET; Indiana Oaks $200k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #5 PROM QUEEN (9-5): Top Pick. Race sets up perfectly. Strong early pace figs.
• #4 BETTY'S PEARL (9-2): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Speed figures match this group well.
• #6 MIZUMI (3-1): Contender. Could wear these ones down late. Likely in the mix early.
• #3 MAXIMUM OFFER (7-2): Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 5 – 4 – 6 – 3

The Plays

Win: #5 at 7-5

Exacta: 5 / 4,6

Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks – Race 12

Post Time: 6:40 PM ET; Indiana Derby $300k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #9 DESERT GATE (5-2): Top Pick. Geroux and Baffert team up on this one. Race sets up perfectly.
• #8 LEADING CHANGE (5-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #6 CREOLE CHROME (6-1): Major Player. Potentially ready to hit a top number. May be able to find the right setup.
• #4 OUR MONEYMAN (4-1): Major Player. Race shape gives this one an edge. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 9 – 8 – 6 – 4

The Plays

Win: #9 at 2-1

Exacta: 9 / 8,6,4

Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks – Race 13

Post Time: 7:06 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $36k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #9 HOTLINE IRIS (5-2): Top Pick. Races that could beat these. Favorable class relief in this spot.
• #6 COUNTRY EMBRACE (20-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
• #5 HAZIEL (7-2): Contender. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Should sit a good trip.
• #8 LOVERS CARRIL (5-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 9 – 6 – 5 – 8

The Plays

Win: #9 at 2-1

Exacta: 9 / 6,5,8

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