Horseshoe Indianapolis Race 1

Claiming

Stake: -

THOUSANDS OF HOPES (4) Was eating up the ground late when winning last time around here but challenged by a tougher grade. On a winning streak the last 2 runs. Deserves a win. POETIC WORDS (7) Was competitive when 3rd last start at the track but will be facing a significant drop in distance. Performing honestly this preparation. Will be motoring home late. This field suits. MISTER POSITIVITY (1) First up and ran home strongly to win first up last preparation at Turfway Park. Should come to hand quickly. Facing a weaker group of contenders. Drawn the rails. Winning hope. LIL MUGGS (6) Weakened to finish 6th last run at Churchill Downs but back in an easier grade. Can threaten if right today.

Distance: 1207m
Track:
Weather: -
Surface: Dirt
Class: 3U, CLAIMING, CLM, TB

Mister Positivity (1) 0X619X
Trainer: Eric N. Foster()
Jockey: Fernando De La Cruz
Weight: 53.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 25% / 25%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Cupid

Dam: City By The Bay

Dam's Sire: City Zip

Stats

Career

4: 1-0-0

Distance

2: 1-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Good

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

3: 1-0-0

Firm

3: 1-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

3: 1-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m

Comments

First up and picked up nicely to win first up last preparation at Turfway Park. Should race on the speed. Up against a less competitive field. Respect the betting.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

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
9th of 10	12/3/26	Turfway Park	1207m	Claiming 89	6	Cruz Fernando De La	53.5kg	FT		-	9.5L	2-2	$7.50	-	$0	-	1. Michael's Cove 2. Madferit 3. Ryu Mo
1st of 12	6/2/26	Turfway Park	1207m	MDN Claiming	1	Cruz Fernando De La	54.5kg	FT		-	0.1L	11-8	$6.50	-	$0	-	1. Mister Positivity 2. Pelican Bay 3. Itchy
6th of 11	4/12/25	Turfway Park	1609m	MDN Special	1	Cruz Fernando De La	54kg	FT		-	7.9L	1-1-1	$11	-	$0	-	1. Chayton 2. Candy Cane Crain 3. Underappreciated
10th of 11	22/8/25	Ellis Park	1106m	02	12	Axel Concepcion	54kg	FAST		-	11.75L	2-2	$41	-	$0	-	1. Swung 2. Greymoor 3. Fame Chaser

Mike's Cyclone (2) 7611X76X57
Trainer: John Haran()
Jockey: Alberto Burgos
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 15% / 25%

5 yo BBR Gelding

Sire: Big Bad Mike

Dam: Tornada

Dam's Sire: High Fly

Stats

Career

20: 3-1-1

Distance

8: 2-1-0

Trk/Dst

8: 2-1-0

Track

20: 3-1-1

1st Up

5: 0-1-0

2nd Up

4: 1-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 1-0-0

Good

3: 1-0-0

Dirt

20: 3-1-1

Firm

17: 2-1-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

12: 2-1-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1106m - 1207m

Comments

Started $28.00 and gave away some ground when 7th last start at the track but gets a favourable draw. Likely to get back. Rising in grade. Has to improve out of sight.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

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
7th of 8	25/5/26	Horseshoe Indianapolis	1106m	Allowance 85	7	Alberto Burgos	55.5kg	FT		-	11.5L	6-6	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Face The Future 2. Texas Free 3. Tail Gunner
5th of 5	13/5/26	Horseshoe Indianapolis	1207m	Allowance 90	5	Alberto Burgos	54kg	FT		-	8.3L	5-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Invictus 2. Miracle Worker 3. Sir Bahjy
6th of 8	28/10/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis	1207m	Starter Allo	4	Alberto Burgos	55kg	FT		-	8.5L	8-7	$22	-	$0	-	1. Sleepy 2. Taillights 3. Golddiggendevil
7th of 10	15/10/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis	1106m	Allowance Op	3	Alberto Burgos	55.5kg	FT		-	7L	10-9	$21	-	$0	-	1. Sleepy 2. Slam Dunk Justice 3. Texas Free
1st of 5	3/7/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis	1207m	3U	6	Alberto Burgos	55.5kg	FAST		-	0.1L	4-4	$5.00	-	$0	-	1. Mike's Cyclone 2. Tap Tap Tap It In 3. Henry The Hank
1st of 6	24/6/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis	1207m	Claiming 79	3	Alberto Burgos	55.5kg	FT		-	0.8L	6-4	$6.00	-	$0	-	1. Mike's Cyclone 2. Jammin Justice 3. Illegal Contact

Dreaming Smart (3) 2221X40X7
Trainer: Joseph D. Davis()
Jockey: Joseph M. Romero (a2.3)
Weight: 51.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 14% / 57%

3 yo BBR Gelding

Sire: Tom's D'Etat

Dam: Tiz Trish

Dam's Sire: Tizway

Stats

Career

7: 1-3-0

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

6: 1-3-0

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

2: 1-1-0

Heavy

1: 1-0-0

Synthetic

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

5: 0-2-0

Firm

5: 0-3-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

4: 1-2-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m

Comments

Was $28.00 and weakened under pressure when 7th last time at this venue and stepping up to a higher level. Should muster plenty of early speed. Few more classier types in this race.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

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
7th of 7	12/5/26	Horseshoe Indianapolis	1207m	Allowance 94	3	Joseph M Romero	49.700000047683716kg	FT		-	15L	5-6	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Dawn At Normandy 2. Tap Tap Tap It In 3. Lil Muggs
10th of 10	5/12/25	Turfway Park	1609m	Allowance Op	2	Luis Contreras	54.5kg	FT		-	32.5L	4-4-9	$34	-	$0	-	1. Valiant 2. Jutland 3. Jupiter
4th of 6	11/11/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis	1609m	Allowance 72	5	Alex Achard	53.5kg	SY		-	5.5L	2-2-2	$17	-	$0	-	1. Grand Mahogany 2. Horse Of The Sea 3. Jr Jimmy
1st of 7	16/7/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis	1006m	02	5	Joseph M Romero	48.5kg	HEAVY		-	1.25L	1-1	$1.91	-	$0	-	1. Dreaming Smart 2. Tiempos Buenos 3. Tazzy
2nd of 9	16/6/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis	1006m	MDN Special	5	Joseph M Romero	48.5kg	FT		-	6L	1-3	$1.90	-	$0	-	1. Red Lad 2. Dreaming Smart 3. Jr Jimmy
2nd of 9	29/5/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis	1006m	MDN Special	3	Samuel E Bermudez	54kg	FT		-	3.3L	2-2	$4.80	-	$0	-	1. Pistole 2. Dreaming Smart 3. Free Choice

Thousands Of Hopes (4) 7222X311
Trainer: Genaro Garcia()
Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza, Jr.
Weight: 53kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 28% / 85%

Unbeaten the Track / Distance

Jockey / Horse Combo

Going for the Hat-Trick

3 yo BBR Gelding

Sire: Thousand Words

Dam: The Bees Knees

Dam's Sire: Klimt

Stats

Career

7: 2-3-1

Distance

2: 2-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 2-0-0

Track

7: 2-3-1

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

3rd Up

1: 1-0-0

Synthetic

1: 0-1-0

Dirt

7: 2-3-1

Firm

6: 2-2-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

4: 2-1-1

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1106m - 1207m

Comments

Finished well when winning last time here but up against a more competitive field. Won last 2 on the trot. Strong chance.

Expected Settling Position:

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
1st of 8	2/6/26	Horseshoe Indianapolis	1207m	Claiming 78	2	Jr Marcelino Pedroza	54.5kg	FT		-	2.8L	7-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Thousands Of Hopes 2. Ryan's Wish 3. Count The Cash
1st of 12	11/5/26	Horseshoe Indianapolis	1207m	MDN Special	6	Jr Marcelino Pedroza	55.5kg	FT		-	0.5L	5-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Thousands Of Hopes 2. Basil 3. Willy's In Charge
3rd of 10	21/4/26	Horseshoe Indianapolis	1106m	MDN Special	2	Jr Marcelino Pedroza	54.5kg	FT		-	4.8L	8-6	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Honorabledischarge 2. Army Fever 3. Thousands Of Hopes
2nd of 9	6/11/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis	1609m	MDN Special	3	Jr Marcelino Pedroza	54.5kg	FT		-	7.25L	2-2-3	$4.50	-	$0	-	1. Airdrop 2. Thousands Of Hopes 3. Pro Fever
2nd of 12	28/10/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis	1106m	MDN Special	11	Emmanuel Esquivel	54.5kg	FT		-	0.8L	5-3	$4.40	-	$0	-	1. Tail Gunner 2. Thousands Of Hopes 3. Aumoe
2nd of 8	7/10/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis	1106m	MDN Special	6	Emmanuel Esquivel	54.5kg	SY		-	2L	2-2	$7.00	-	$0	-	1. Happiest Moment 2. Thousands Of Hopes 3. Fogonero

Special Creed (5) 63637028X8
Trainer: Michelle L. Elliott()
Jockey: Jose Ramos Gutierrez (a2.3)
Weight: 51.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 5.88% / 41%

4 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: Jimmy Creed

Dam: Special Talent

Dam's Sire: Talent Search

Stats

Career

17: 1-3-3

Distance

8: 0-1-1

Trk/Dst

6: 0-1-1

Track

14: 1-3-3

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Heavy

1: 0-1-0

Synthetic

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

16: 1-3-3

Firm

15: 1-2-3

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m

Comments

Jumped at $12.00 and folded up in the straight when 8th last start at this venue and competing in a more challenging grade. Shows good early pace. Some hope in this event.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

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
8th of 9	2/6/26	Horseshoe Indianapolis	1207m	Allowance 85	8	Alberto Burgos	55.5kg	FT		-	18.3L	5-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Dauwe 2. Illegal Contact 3. Tap Tap Tap It In
8th of 10	11/9/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis	1207m	Allowance 97	5	Evin A Roman	52kg	FT		-	6.7L	6-6	$18	-	$0	-	1. Cupid's Runaway 2. Texas Free 3. Neutron
2nd of 9	18/8/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis	1207m	Allowance 88	3	Evin A Roman	53.5kg	FT		-	2.3L	1-1	$5.50	-	$0	-	1. El Michoacano 2. Special Creed 3. Sleepy
10th of 12	30/7/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis	1674m	Stakes 91	11	Evin A Roman	53.5kg	FT		-	14.8L	4-4-4	$12	-	$0	-	1. Chicory Blaze 2. Sir Bahjy 3. Rapid Justice
7th of 12	5/7/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis	1609m	Stakes 85	3	Evin A Roman	54.5kg	FM		-	11.9L	2-2-1	$5.50	-	$0	-	1. Chicory Blaze 2. Mackadoo 3. Rapid Justice
3rd of 6	11/6/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis	1207m	Stakes 92	6	Evin A Roman	53.5kg	FT		-	1.3L	1-1	$6.50	-	$0	-	1. Sir Bahjy 2. Sleepy 3. Special Creed

Lil Muggs (6) 44957X9X36
Trainer: Anna Navarrete()
Jockey: Alexander Crispin
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 7.69% / 46%

4 yo BBR Gelding

Sire: Upstart

Dam: C Islandsurprise

Dam's Sire: Badge Of Silver

Stats

Career

13: 1-2-3

Distance

9: 1-2-2

Trk/Dst

3: 0-0-1

Track

3: 0-0-1

1st Up

3: 0-1-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Good

1: 0-0-0

Heavy

1: 0-0-0

Synthetic

1: 0-1-0

Dirt

12: 1-2-3

Firm

10: 1-1-3

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 0-0-1

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1308m

Comments

Odds of $18.00 and was well beaten when 6th last run at Churchill Downs but matched against less formidable competition. Potential to run into a place.

Expected Settling Position:

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 10	25/5/26	Churchill Downs	1308m	Claiming 92	7	Alexander Crispin	56kg	FT		-	11.3L	4-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Speedstorm 2. Tripp's Promise 3. Tamino
3rd of 7	12/5/26	Horseshoe Indianapolis	1207m	Allowance 94	6	Alexander Crispin	55.5kg	FT		-	5.5L	4-4	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Dawn At Normandy 2. Tap Tap Tap It In 3. Lil Muggs
9th of 12	8/1/26	Turfway Park	1207m	Allowance 98	11	Joseph D Ramos	55kg	FT		-	12.4L	11-10	$11	-	$0	-	1. My Own 2. Dr. Saikali 3. Show Of Force
7th of 8	21/8/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis	1207m	Allowance 97	7	Edgar Morales	53.5kg	FT		-	7.8L	5-5	$6.00	-	$0	-	1. Hawk Eye 2. Chocolate Moose 3. El Dandi
5th of 7	31/7/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis	1207m	3U	6	Santo Sanjur	53.5kg	HEAVY		-	9.1L	7-7	$9.50	-	$0	-	1. Healing Waters 2. Tiz Eddie 3. Run Benji Run
9th of 12	21/6/25	Churchill Downs	1308m	Allowance Op	1	Santo Sanjur	53.5kg	FT		-	4.7L	6-7	$41	-	$0	-	1. Camp Hale 2. Amor Patriae 3. Faust

Poetic Words (7) 850X93163
Trainer: Michelle L. Elliott()
Jockey: Amir Mendoza (a2.3)
Weight: 53kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 12% / 37%

4 yo BBR Gelding

Sire: Game Winner

Dam: Poetic

Dam's Sire: Violence

Stats

Career

8: 1-0-2

Distance

2: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 1-0-0

Track

6: 1-0-1

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Turf

3: 0-0-1

Good

2: 0-0-1

Synthetic

2: 0-0-1

Dirt

5: 1-0-1

Firm

4: 1-0-0

Jockey Stats

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1674m

Comments

Tidy effort when 3rd last start at this track but back in trip. Finishes off strongly. Producing consistent results this preparation. Good potential.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

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 3	20/5/26	Horseshoe Indianapolis	1674m	Claiming 83	3	Irving Moncada	55.5kg	SY		-	24.8L	3-3-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Stolen Power 2. Fracture 3. Poetic Words
6th of 7	12/5/26	Horseshoe Indianapolis	1207m	Allowance 94	4	Jose Ramos Gutierrez	51.700000047683716kg	FT		-	11.5L	7-7	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Dawn At Normandy 2. Tap Tap Tap It In 3. Lil Muggs
1st of 5	14/4/26	Horseshoe Indianapolis	1207m	MDN Claiming	2	Jose Ramos Gutierrez	51.700000047683716kg	FT		-	3.3L	3-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Poetic Words 2. The Exodus Twist 3. Gotta Jet
3rd of 7	13/3/26	Mahoning Valley	1609m	MDN Special	6	David J Haldar	57kg	GD		-	2.3L	7-4-1	$21	-	$0	-	1. Hoby Cat 2. Caesarea 3. Poetic Words
9th of 12	15/1/26	Turfway Park	1609m	MDN Claiming	1	Alberto Burgos	55.5kg	FT		-	27L	12-12-11	$8.00	-	$0	-	1. Tommy The Train 2. Shane Falco 3. Money Memolo
10th of 12	22/10/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis	1710m	MDN Claiming	2	Alberto Burgos	55.5kg	GD		-	12.7L	12-12-12	$13	-	$0	-	1. Steel Venom 2. Final Scene 3. Old Trace

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