Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks: Indiana Derby

The racing action from Horseshoe Indianapolis on Saturday features the Indiana Derby. Check out our Horseshoe Indianapolis picks for the entire card!

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Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:00 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $38.5k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #7 J POP (8-5): Top pick. Looks good based on the 66 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Fits well with this group.
• #4 DIGGER DALE (5-1): Contender. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #2 HUMOR’S IMAGE (4-1): Worth a look. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #5 BARCA BILLY (3-1): Fringe Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 7 – 4 – 2 – 5

Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:40 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $43.52k; 5 F Turf; Field of 8 runners.

• #4 SAND CAST (15-1): Top pick. Should improve off the debut.
• #6 PROBATIONER (2-1): Contender. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Speed figures match this group well.
• #2 TURF CAT (5-1): Worth a look. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
• #1 WILLIAMS EMPIRE (4-1): Underneath. Jockey is having a great meet. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 4 – 6 – 2 – 1

Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:11 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $43.52k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #5 SHARON’S PRINCE (3-1): Top pick. Top 5 rider aboard. Race sets up perfectly.
• #2 WICKED MELODY (7-2): Major Player. Running well of late. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
• #6 OX TAP (5-1): Major Player. Having this jockey up can only help the chances. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
• #1 MR DISCOUNT (12-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 5 – 2 – 6 – 1

Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:52 PM ET; Mari Hulman George Memorial H. $100k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #6 LOVED (7-5): Best bet of the card. Stamina to outlast the competition. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today’s best bet with industry leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #1 HIDDEN CONNECTION (5-2): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #3 BLUELIGHTSPECIAL (6-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
• #4 TAKE A STAND (8-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 1 – 3 – 4

Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:23 PM ET; Allowance $41k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #11 TIZ EDDIE (9-5): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance.
• #10 COSTLY PASS (5-2): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #9 SOLAR POWER (8-1): Contender. Speed figs match up nicely. Should sit a good trip.
• #7 HAWKEYE (20-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 11 – 10 – 9 – 7

Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:56 PM ET; Jonathan B. Schuster Memorial Stakes $100k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #6 MASTEROFFOXHOUNDS (7-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #4 INJUNCTION (6-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #2 GRAY’S FABLE (5-1): Major Player. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
• #8 ACCREDIT (10-1): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 6 – 4 – 2 – 8

Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:29 PM ET; Snack Handicap $100k; 1 M Turf; Field of 15 runners.

• #12 JAILHOUSE JUSTICE (10-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #15 HEART OF OSCAR (8-1): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
• #7 INDIAN CREED (7-2): Contender. Has experience at this level. Previous success in similar race types.
• #3 HOOSIER DADDY NOW (12-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 12 – 15 – 7 – 3

Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:26 PM ET; Michael G. Schaefer Memorial Stakes $100k; 1 M 70 Y Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #7 MONEY SUPPLY (8-1): Longshot play of the day. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today’s live longshot on BetOnline.
• #10 MR. WIRELESS (5-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Good race flow for this runner.
• #11 CALL ME FAST (10-1): Contender. Potentially ready to hit a top number. May be able find the right setup.
• #4 WAR CAMPAIGN (6-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 7 – 10 – 11 – 4

Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:59 PM ET; Ellen’s Lucky Star Handicap $100k; 1 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #9 BEST CUPCAKE (5-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Barn has been solid.
• #2 LILMORECRAKEN (6-1): Fringe Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Good race flow for this runner.
• #1 LIL GIN N CLASS (3-1): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types.
• #14 PRETTYONTHEPRARIE (12-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 9 – 2 – 1 – 14

Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:31 PM ET; Indiana General Assembly Distaff Handicap $100k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #5 REGAL REALM (5-1): Top pick. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #9 MISREAD (7-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
• #2 JOIN THE DANCE (6-1): Major Player. Potentially ready to hit a top number.
• #10 ELOUNDA QUEEN (9-2): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Jockey is having a great meet.

Selections: 5 – 9 – 2 – 10

Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 6:04 PM ET; Indiana Oaks $200k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #7 IMPEL (7-5): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Looks good based on the 94 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #1 CHARLENE’S DREAM (15-1): Contender. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony.
• #2 CHATALAS (8-1): Contender. Speed figs match up nicely. May be able find the right setup.
• #4 NEON ICON (7-2): Fringe Contender. Recent races are solid. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 7 – 1 – 2 – 4

Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks – Race 12

Post Time: 6:41 PM ET; Indiana Derby $300k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #2 STRONGHOLD (2-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #7 E J WON THE CUP (5-2): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #3 REAL MEN VIOLIN (8-1): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Previous success in similar race types.
• #8 DRAGOON GUARD (7-2): Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 2 – 7 – 3 – 8

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