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Race Day Overview

Horseshoe Indianapolis rolls out a nine-race card on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, headlined by a pair of allowance routes, a massive 16-horse turf claiming field in Race 6, and a quarter-horse-style 250-yard maiden sprint to close the card in Race 9. The card spans a range of surfaces and distances, from the 250-foot quarter horse sprint at the end of the card to a pair of mile-and-a-quarter turf routes in Races 4 and 6. Purses range from $18,000 in the bottom-level maiden and quarter horse events up to $46,240 in the optional claiming allowance in Race 2 and the turf allowance in Race 7.

The Breeders' Cup buzz is very much in the air across the industry this week, with the championship event at Keeneland just days away. Forever Young (Jpn) drew post five as the 2-1 morning-line favorite in the Classic and will look to become the second two-time Classic winner. Sovereignty and Golden Tempo, both Kentucky Derby winners, are in the mix. While the Cup won't directly affect today's Horseshoe card, the presence of national-caliber trainers like Brad Cox — who sends out Soul Of The Night (POST 2) in Race 2 and entries in Race 7 — and Steve Asmussen in Race 7, is noteworthy as these barns are simultaneously managing Breeders' Cup preparations.

The card features a significant number of Genaro Garcia-trained runners across multiple races, and Randy Matthews doubles up in the turf claiming events. The quarter horse sprint in Race 9 draws a nine-horse field of unraced maidens, a specialized event that closes the card with a different flavor altogether.

Weather and Track Conditions

As of the morning of October 27, 2026, Indianapolis is experiencing a cool, partly cloudy autumn day with temperatures in the upper 40s to low 50s Fahrenheit at post time for the early races, warming slightly into the mid-50s by the afternoon. There is no meaningful precipitation expected during the racing program, meaning the main dirt track should be rated fast and the turf course should be firm to good. Late October at Indianapolis can sometimes see heavy dew or frost overnight that softens the turf surface early, but by the afternoon post times the turf should be playing at or near firm. Horseshoe Indianapolis's turf course is a tight, fairly flat course that rewards horses that can settle comfortably off a moderate pace and produce a sustained late run. The dirt main track, a one-mile oval, should be playing fast with no anticipated weather interference.

Track Bias and Post Position Analysis

Horseshoe Indianapolis plays with a mild inside speed bias on the dirt track under fast conditions, particularly at sprint distances. Horses drawn inside and capable of securing early position have a measurable edge in the shorter dirt sprints, though the rail is not a dominant factor the way it can be at Keeneland or Churchill. The 1320-foot sprint distance, which is a standard six furlongs, plays reasonably fair from all posts, though horses exiting posts one through four with early speed have historically been well-positioned.

On the turf course, the one-and-one-eighth-mile route trips in Races 4, 6, and 7 set up where rail-runners that can save ground are advantaged if the pace is honest. Outside posts in the large fields — particularly Race 6 with 16 runners and Race 7 with 16 runners — can be problematic, as horses exiting posts 10 through 16 on a tight turf course must use extra energy early to find position or surrender ground around the first turn. Inside posts in these large turf fields carry a legitimate tactical advantage, and the morning-line favorites in several of these races are appropriately drawn in the lower half of the gate.

For the 250-yard quarter horse sprint in Race 9, gate speed and a clean break from the gate are everything. Posts in the middle of the gate are generally slightly preferred in short quarter horse sprints, as extreme outside posts can force wider paths out of the chute.

RACE 1 — Post (2:10)/1:10/12:10/11:10 — 1320f | D | C | Clm 15000n2l | BUM | Purse $18,500

This is a six-furlong dirt sprint for claiming horses that have never won two lifetime races. The $15,000 claiming tag filters the field to horses at the lower end of the claiming ladder, and with nine entrants, the field is competitive enough to produce a contested early pace. The condition of n2l — never won two lifetime — means the field is a mix of maiden winners trying to take that second step and horses that have been grinding at this level without breaking through twice.

Pace Analysis

The early pace picture is moderately competitive. Crumbl (POST 4) has drawn the pivotal middle post and figures to press or set the pace based on positional running style at this level. Staymistyforme (POST 1) on the rail with Fernando De La Cruz in the irons will also be looking to establish position early. The inside-speed dynamic between these two is central to the race's shape. If those two battle too hard in the opening quarter, it sets up nicely for horses with a one-run style. The pace should be honest but not suicidal, resulting in a fair test for closers as well as pace pressers.

Key Contenders

Crumbl (POST 4) is the 2-1 morning-line favorite and deserves the chalk position in this spot. Trained by Randy Klopp and ridden by Samuel Bermudez, this horse profiles as a logical pace-presser or potential pacesetter in a $15,000 claiming field. The short price reflects a horse that has shown enough talent to be well-regarded at this level. Klopp is a sharp operator at Horseshoe Indianapolis and consistently places horses well at the claiming level.

Staymistyforme (POST 1) at 4-1 with Fernando De La Cruz gets the absolute best gate in a six-furlong dirt sprint where inside speed is a proven asset. De La Cruz is among the leading riders in this colony and gives this horse every tactical advantage. The combination of favorable post, capable rider, and Tim Eggleston's training makes Staymistyforme (POST 1) a legitimate threat to overturn the favorite.

Troglodyte (POST 3) at 4-1 off the Robert E. Dobbs Jr. barn with Evin Roman brings similar morning-line odds and draws the third slot — excellent positioning in a sprint. Troglodyte (POST 3) is another horse that can track the pace and launch a sustained bid through the stretch.

Secondary Choices

Higher Wish (POST 2) at 5-1 trained by Genaro Garcia and ridden by Amir Mendoza deserves respect. Garcia sends out multiple horses on this card and has a clear read on the local conditions. Mendoza is a capable pilot who knows how to ride the Horseshoe circuit. Post 2 also keeps this horse out of trouble early.

Dreaming Bonita (POST 5) at 8-1 from Rene Cazares Jr.'s barn with Joseph Romero is a mild price overlay that could find a clean trip from post five if the inner speed horses engage each other. Romero is active in this colony and rides with an awareness of pace dynamics.

Longshots

Delcap Alice (POST 7) at 12-1 for Genaro Garcia and Victor Lara is one of two Garcia runners in this race. Double-trainer entries can sometimes indicate one is the stable's preferred choice, but both deserve a look at these prices.

Pernicious (POST 6) at 20-1 for Jose Cazares and Joseph Bealmear is a big longshot and would need a significant improvement or field collapse to factor. At these odds the risk is too great for serious plays.

Sound The Siren (POST 8) at 15-1 for Gennadi Dorochenko and C. Montalvo is another price horse that would need pace collapse and a perfect setup to land in the exotics.

Sheshois (POST 9) at 15-1 from Felipe Nickel's barn with Angel Serpa draws the outside post in a nine-horse field, which is a significant disadvantage in a dirt sprint. Extreme longshot territory.

Betting Strategy and Wagering Angles

The race is begging to be keyed on Crumbl (POST 4) and Staymistyforme (POST 1) in exacta and trifecta wagers. An exacta box of Crumbl (POST 4) and Staymistyforme (POST 1) with a small saver including Troglodyte (POST 3) makes sense. For win betting, Crumbl (POST 4) is a single-digit favorite for a reason, but the 4-1 on Staymistyforme (POST 1) is a better value proposition given the post advantage and De La Cruz in the saddle.

Selections

Win: Staymistyforme (POST 1) Place: Crumbl (POST 4) Show: Troglodyte (POST 3)

RACE 2 — Post (2:41)/1:41/12:41/11:41 — 1320f | D | AO | OClm 100000n1x | AOF | Purse $46,240

This is the most prestigious race in the early portion of the card — a six-furlong optional claiming race for fillies and mares, with a $100,000 claiming price and the n1x condition meaning they have never won a race other than maiden or claiming. The $46,240 purse is significant for Horseshoe Indianapolis, and with Brad Cox, Ian Wilkes, and Larry Rivelli among the trainers represented, this field carries genuine class credentials.

Pace Analysis

With Soul Of The Night (POST 2) off the Cox barn and Gin For Gem (POST 7) from Ian Wilkes, the pace shape will be determined by which of these more accomplished fillies takes control early versus which is content to rate. My Kid's Said No (POST 6) co-favorites at 2-1 alongside Soul Of The Night (POST 2) suggests handlers see multiple legitimate threats. The pace should be honest at this level, potentially setting up for a pace presser who doesn't have to fight for position.

Key Contenders

Soul Of The Night (POST 2) is the 2-1 morning-line co-favorite off the Brad Cox barn with Fernando De La Cruz aboard. Cox is a Hall of Fame-caliber trainer who is simultaneously preparing horses for the Breeders' Cup this week, and the fact that he has a runner at Horseshoe Indianapolis in an optional claiming race suggests he sees a clear opportunity here. De La Cruz is one of the sharpest jockeys in the Midwest colony. Post 2 is ideal in a six-furlong sprint for a filly of class. Cox's runners at this level almost always come in well-prepared.

My Kid's Said No (POST 6) at 2-1 co-favorite trained by Tena Birdwell with Fausto Henrique Da Silva aboard is clearly well-regarded by her connections. The 2-1 morning line from an independent handicapper is an endorsement of this filly's recent form and overall ability in this spot. Da Silva is a competent rider who can manage a pace-pressing style from post six.

Gin For Gem (POST 7) at 3-1 off the Ian Wilkes barn with Miguel Fernandez is a horse with pedigree connections and a capable trainer. Wilkes is a nationally known conditioner who spots horses effectively in optional claiming events. Gin For Gem (POST 7) is the most logical second choice for bettors looking to take a stand against the two favorites.

Secondary Choices

Stella's Mischief (POST 4) at 5-1 for Tianna Richardville and Marcelino Pedroza is a legitimate secondary play. The Into Mischief connection — very hot in the news cycle this week after Lord Mischief graduated at Churchill — may not apply here by pedigree, but the name implies the breeding. Richardville is a capable local conditioner and Pedroza gets good results in this colony.

Liams Fancy (POST 8) at 8-1 for Larry Rivelli and Walter Rodriguez is an interesting price. Rivelli is a sharp Illinois and Indiana conditioner who knows how to spot horses in optional claiming events. Post 8 is the widest in an eight-horse field but the six-furlong distance gives jockeys time to settle.

Longshots

Mo Town Foxy Brown (POST 1) at 25-1 for Genaro Garcia and Amir Mendoza draws the rail but the odds are a significant barrier. Garcia spreads horses across the card and this one appears to be the barn's secondary entry compared to their other runners.

True Silver J P (POST 3) at 25-1 for Israel Acevedo and Alex Achard is another longshot that would need pace chaos to factor. Achard is a capable rider but the 25-1 odds tell the story.

C C's Gift (POST 5) at 30-1 for Genaro Garcia and Victor Lara is essentially a throwout at these odds in this caliber race.

Betting Strategy and Wagering Angles

Soul Of The Night (POST 2) is the logical single for a pick sequence given the Cox-De La Cruz combination's strength and the favorable post. The exacta play of Soul Of The Night (POST 2) over Gin For Gem (POST 7) and Stella's Mischief (POST 4) has appeal. My Kid's Said No (POST 6) is the primary rival and cannot be thrown out, but at the same price as Soul Of The Night (POST 2), the Cox connection is the tiebreaker.

Selections

Win: Soul Of The Night (POST 2) Place: Gin For Gem (POST 7) Show: My Kid's Said No (POST 6)

RACE 3 — Post (3:12)/2:12/1:12/12:12 — 1320f | D | A | Alw 38000n1x | BUN | Purse $38,000

A competitive 10-horse allowance sprint for horses that have never won an allowance race. The field includes two co-favorites at 2-1 in El Payasito (POST 8) and Rank Randy (POST 10), setting up an interesting dynamic where bettors must choose between a Genaro Garcia runner and a Randy Klopp runner at identical prices.

Pace Analysis

With 10 runners going six furlongs, the early pace is likely to be honest to contested. Rank Randy (POST 10) draws the extreme outside, which is a tactical disadvantage in a sprint. El Payasito (POST 8) also draws outside. El Numero Uno (POST 3) at 5-1 draws well in post three and may be involved early. Most Amazing (POST 2) at 8-1 is another pace factor from a favorable post. The inside horses figure to control the early stages, which may actually compromise the pace-dependent co-favorites drawn wide.

Key Contenders

El Payasito (POST 8) at 2-1 for Genaro Garcia and Amir Mendoza is the co-favorite and Garcia's top weapon in this race. Garcia is omnipresent on this card and clearly has a strong read on the local conditions. Mendoza is sharp and aggressive and can overcome the outside post with a forward-placed trip.

Rank Randy (POST 10) at 2-1 for Randy Klopp and Fernando De La Cruz is the other co-favorite. De La Cruz is the colony's best rider and his presence alone justifies the morning-line price. The outside post from 10 is the concern, but De La Cruz has the tactical instincts to overcome difficult draws.

El Numero Uno (POST 3) at 5-1 for Antonio Duran and Santo Sanjur is an extremely well-drawn horse in this field. Post 3 in a 10-horse six-furlong sprint is nearly ideal, and if El Numero Uno (POST 3) has the class to match the top two in talent, the post advantage could flip the result.

Secondary Choices

Most Amazing (POST 2) at 8-1 for Michael Lauer and Joseph Ramos also draws well from post 2 and could prove to be a value play. A fresh or improved effort at 8-1 with a perfect post makes this a legitimate win-ticket consideration for players looking for value.

Einstein's Ghost (POST 4) at 10-1 for John Haran and Jose Ramos Gutierrez is drawn in the heart of the field and could benefit from a pace that sets up for closers if the wide horses from 8 and 10 get into early battles.

Speedy Spirit (POST 6) at 12-1 for Antonio Duran and R. Prescott is Duran's second runner in the race, adding another inside-post weapon for that barn. Both El Numero Uno (POST 3) and Speedy Spirit (POST 6) in the race gives the Duran barn a nice squeeze.

Longshots

Thousands Of Hopes (POST 9) at 12-1 is Garcia's second runner. With El Payasito (POST 8) and Thousands Of Hopes (POST 9) both in the field, Garcia has two shots but the stable likely prefers El Payasito (POST 8).

Gin And Whiskey (POST 7) at 15-1 for Devarus Douglass and Mitchell Murrill is a price longshot. Murrill is a capable jockey and Gin And Whiskey (POST 7) could pop at a price in a competitive field.

Indy Lake (POST 1) at 15-1 for Miguel Silva and Hannah Leahey draws the rail, which is not inherently bad in a sprint, but the 15-1 price suggests limited recent form.

Lambay (POST 5) at 25-1 for Tracey Wisner and Joseph Romero is a significant longshot that would need to improve substantially to factor.

Betting Strategy and Wagering Angles

The value angle in this race is El Numero Uno (POST 3) at 5-1 with the best post in the field. If the two co-favorites hook each other wide and spend energy getting to their positions, El Numero Uno (POST 3) sitting third or fourth on the rail could prove devastating. Use El Numero Uno (POST 3) over El Payasito (POST 8) and Rank Randy (POST 10) in exactas and trifectas, with Most Amazing (POST 2) as a fourth option.

Selections

Win: El Numero Uno (POST 3) Place: El Payasito (POST 8) Show: Rank Randy (POST 10)

RACE 4 — Post (3:43)/2:43/1:43/12:43 — 1760f | T | C | Clm 30000n2x | BUM | Purse $38,080

A one-and-one-eighth-mile turf claiming race for horses that have not won two races at a claiming price, with a $30,000 tag. Ten horses are entered on what should be a firm turf surface. The race includes two Randy Matthews-trained runners, suggesting that trainer has a strong read on the turf course here.

Pace Analysis

Routes on the Horseshoe Indianapolis turf course tend to develop at a moderate pace early with the real race happening in the final quarter-mile. Tiz Wine Time (POST 9) at 2-1 is the morning-line favorite from a near-outside post, suggesting a late-running style or superior class at the route. With Goldenageactress (POST 10) at 4-1 drawn widest, the outside contingent has talented runners but ground to give early. The inside horses — Si O Si (POST 1) and Belongtothenavy (POST 2) both for Randy Matthews — could control the pace tempo and set it up for their connections' preferred outcomes.

Key Contenders

Tiz Wine Time (POST 9) at 2-1 for Anthony Granitz and Andres Ulloa is the morning-line favorite. Granitz is a productive trainer who knows how to condition turf horses, and Ulloa is a capable rider in the Midwest circuit. The 9-hole is not ideal in a 10-horse turf field, but if Tiz Wine Time (POST 9) is the class of the field, the extra distance traveled may not matter.

Goldenageactress (POST 10) at 4-1 for Cipriano Contreras and Emmanuel Esquivel is the widest draw in the field. The 4-1 price suggests legitimate ability, and Contreras is a trainer who handles turf horses competently. The ground lost in the post position, however, is a real concern in this 10-horse field.

Justice Prevails (POST 3) at 5-1 for Colby Williams and Walter Rodriguez is extremely well-drawn from post 3 in a turf mile and one-eighth. Williams is an active trainer in the Midwest circuit and Rodriguez can manage a stalking trip to perfection. This is a horse that could easily outrun the 5-1 morning line.

Birkin Girl (POST 6) at 5-1 for Tianna Richardville and Alex Achard offers strong value from the middle of the field. Achard is a sharp turf rider who excels at saving ground on tight courses, and Birkin Girl (POST 6) is positioned perfectly to draft off early pace before making a sweeping move.

Secondary Choices

Si O Si (POST 1) at 6-1 for Randy Matthews and R. Prescott draws the rail in a 10-horse turf field, which is a massive positional advantage for a horse with any tactical versatility. Matthews trains both rail horses and understands how to exploit inside position on a tight turf course. This is a horse to include in all exotic wagers.

Cool American (POST 7) at 12-1 for Michelle Lovell and Miguel Fernandez is an intriguing price. Post 7 is workable in this field and Cool American (POST 7) could carve out a ground-saving trip with a competent ride from Fernandez.

Longshots

Valeska's Promise (POST 4) at 15-1 for Miguel Silva and Hannah Leahey is a longshot to monitor. Leahey is a capable jockey and the 4-post is reasonable, but the 15-1 price suggests class deficiency or poor recent form.

In For A Spin (POST 5) at 15-1 for Caio Caramori and Victor Carrasco is another mid-field longshot that would need significant improvement to factor.

Belongtothenavy (POST 2) at 20-1 is Matthews' second entry and is clearly the stable's secondary choice despite drawing post 2. The trainer angle suggests the barn prefers Si O Si (POST 1) to contend.

Tidal Tactics (POST 8) at 20-1 for Jerred Mitchell and Guillermo Rodriguez is a distant longshot from a wide post. Hard to make a case at this price.

Betting Strategy and Wagering Angles

Si O Si (POST 1) and Justice Prevails (POST 3) both offer superior positional advantages over the morning-line favorite from post 9, and both are at prices that make them excellent exacta and trifecta components. A trifecta box of Tiz Wine Time (POST 9), Justice Prevails (POST 3), and Si O Si (POST 1) is the primary structure, with Birkin Girl (POST 6) as a fourth option for deeper exotics. Backing Si O Si (POST 1) to win at 6-1 is the value play of the race.

Selections

Win: Si O Si (POST 1) Place: Justice Prevails (POST 3) Show: Tiz Wine Time (POST 9)

RACE 5 — Post (4:14)/3:14/2:14/1:14 — 1210f | D | M | Md 20000 | AON | Purse $32,640

An open maiden claiming race at six and one-half furlongs, one of the longest maiden claiming sprint distances on the card. The field of nine includes runners for trainers Doug O'Neill and Michael Weaver alongside several local conditioners. El Jabali (POST 2) for O'Neill and Zimomo (POST 8) for Kelsey Danner share 2-1 co-favorite status.

Pace Analysis

The 1210-foot distance — six and a half furlongs — is slightly longer than a standard sprint and rewards horses with both early speed and the ability to sustain that effort through a longer stretch run. El Jabali (POST 2) from post 2 for O'Neill is perfectly positioned to control or press the pace from the inside. Zimomo (POST 8) at co-favorite from post 8 likely has a different running style — possibly more of a one-run closer — and the trip will matter greatly. If El Jabali (POST 2) gets a soft lead, the O'Neill runner could be very difficult to catch.

Key Contenders

El Jabali (POST 2) at 2-1 for Doug O'Neill and William Antongeorgi Jr. is the horse to beat on class and connections. O'Neill is a nationally prominent trainer — a Kentucky Derby winner — and while his presence at Horseshoe Indianapolis in a $20,000 maiden claiming race is noteworthy, O'Neill occasionally ships horses to smaller markets when he sees a clear opportunity to graduate a horse. The 2-post is ideal for setting the tempo.

Zimomo (POST 8) at 2-1 for Kelsey Danner and Yomar Ortiz Jr. shares the co-favorite slot and demands equal respect. Ortiz is a productive jockey when he rides in the Midwest market and Danner is clearly high on this horse's chances. Post 8 in a nine-horse field at six and a half furlongs is manageable.

Croatoan (POST 9) at 5-1 for Anna Meah and Mia Nicholls is the third-choice at morning line and draws the outside post. Meah is also represented in Race 6, suggesting she has multiple strong horses on the card. Croatoan (POST 9) at 5-1 from the outside in a nine-horse maiden field requires a patient ride from Nicholls to find a clean trip.

Secondary Choices

My Awesome Gold (POST 6) at 6-1 for James Chapman and Victor Lara is an intriguing price from a mid-field post. Lara rides multiple horses on the card and My Awesome Gold (POST 6) at 6-1 could prove to be overlooked value if this is a horse with improving form.

Plank (POST 1) at 8-1 for Rey Hernandez and Jann Hernandez draws the rail in a maiden sprint and could press El Jabali (POST 2) from post 1. If the Hernandez connections have this horse sharp, the rail and the price combine for an interesting exacta play.

Blessed Fortune (POST 5) at 8-1 for Jose Camejo and Santiago Gonzalez is a mid-pack price that could benefit from pace pressure developing in front of them.

Longshots

The New Dixie (POST 7) at 12-1 for Colby Williams and Walter Rodriguez is a throwout price but Williams is a trainer whose runners occasionally run better than the odds suggest.

Heartaches (POST 4) at 20-1 for Ed Roggenkamp and Carlos Franca is a significant longshot with limited upside.

Gensistheking (POST 3) at 30-1 for Michael Weaver and Micah Meeks is a substantial underlier even with the Weaver name attached. The 30-1 reflects this horse's current form relative to the field.

Betting Strategy and Wagering Angles

With two co-favorites splitting the action, the value in this race lies in the third and fourth choices. Croatoan (POST 9) at 5-1 and My Awesome Gold (POST 6) at 6-1 both offer fair returns. An exacta wheel of El Jabali (POST 2) over all others makes sense given the positional advantage, with a saver wheel of Zimomo (POST 8) over El Jabali (POST 2), Croatoan (POST 9), and My Awesome Gold (POST 6). The trifecta with the two co-favorites in the top two spots will be bet down; target Croatoan (POST 9) and My Awesome Gold (POST 6) in the third position.

Selections

Win: El Jabali (POST 2) Place: Zimomo (POST 8) Show: Croatoan (POST 9)

RACE 6 — Post (4:45)/3:45/2:45/1:45 — 1760f | T | C | Clm 12500b | BUN | Purse $23,800

The card's most complex race: 16 runners going one and one-eighth miles on turf for a $12,500 claiming price. This is a full field at the lowest claiming level on the turf, which creates significant chaos in the first turn when all 16 horses battle for position. The 2-1 morning-line favorite is St. Armands Key (POST 16), trained by Michael Maker — who also sends out Brit's Wit (POST 6) — with Amir Mendoza in the irons from the absolute outside post in a 16-horse field.

Pace Analysis

The pace in a 16-horse field at a mile and an eighth on turf at the lowest claiming level is inherently unpredictable. Several horses will be looking for early position, and the first turn will be a scramble. Given the massive outside post of St. Armands Key (POST 16) and the challenges that creates, horses drawn in posts 1 through 7 who can find early position and save ground will be at a distinct tactical advantage. The overall pace should be moderate, as turf routers at this level rarely go wire-to-wire, and the stretch run figures to feature a sustained drive from several closers.

Key Contenders

St. Armands Key (POST 16) at 2-1 for Michael Maker and Amir Mendoza has the strongest morning-line support despite an absolutely brutal outside draw in the largest field on the card. Maker is a top-tier trainer with an excellent eye for placing horses at appropriate levels, and if the talent is there, Mendoza will work hard to find position. The concern is legitimate: post 16 in a 16-horse turf field at a mile and an eighth is a major tactical handicap, and bettors need to factor in the possibility this horse runs into traffic trouble regardless of ability.

Brit's Wit (POST 6) at 5-1 is Maker's second runner, meaning the barn has two shots. Brit's Wit (POST 6) with De La Cruz is drawn in a vastly superior position to its stablemate and should be considered the barn's tactical horse to ensure at least one reaches contention. De La Cruz is an expert at saving ground on turf, and post 6 in a full field of 16 is workable.

Elevated Game (POST 3) at 5-1 for Anna Meah and Jane Elliott draws post 3, one of the best posts in the race. Meah has multiple runners on the card and Elevated Game (POST 3) is perfectly positioned to stalk the pace from inside, saving every inch of ground through the first turn. Elliott is a capable jockey who can execute a patient turf trip.

Memphis Pharoah (POST 1) at 5-1 for Randy Matthews and Joseph Bealmear draws the absolute rail. In a 16-horse turf field at a mile and one-eighth, the rail is a massive positional asset for a horse that can find early position and hold it through the first turn. Matthews is well-practiced on the Horseshoe turf course after also running horses in Race 4, and Memphis Pharoah (POST 1) could prove to be the best value at 5-1 on the ticket.

Secondary Choices

Woodcock Flight (POST 2) at 6-1 for Chris Banks and Mitchell Murrill draws post 2, another excellent position in this large field. Murrill is an experienced turf rider and Woodcock Flight (POST 2) could track along the rail and produce a sustained late run.

Born Flashy (POST 10) at 5-1 for Tracey Wisner and Joseph Romero carries the same morning-line as several others and is the first real mid-field draw to consider seriously. Post 10 is challenging but manageable if Born Flashy (POST 10) can rate off a contested early pace and arrive late.

Navy Soul (POST 13) at 10-1 for Bonnie Pittman and Alex Achard is a price horse from a challenging post but Achard's turf-riding ability could put this horse in an advantageous position if the pace collapses outside.

Longshots

Summer Lover (POST 9) at 12-1 for Miguel Silva and Micah Meeks is a mid-pack price horse that could find a pocket trip.

Daddys Dream (POST 14) at 15-1 for Brian Waltz and R. Prescott is a price longshot from a difficult outside post.

Jock Frost (POST 11) at 20-1 for Sergio Donjuan and Orlando Mojica Jr. from a wide post is a throwout.

Extravagant Prince (POST 4) at 25-1 for William McCall and Danilo Grisales is a mid-field longshot.

Huevos D'oro (POST 5) at 30-1 for Genaro Garcia and Amir Mendoza is essentially a throwout, and in this race Mendoza is reserved for St. Armands Key (POST 16).

Shane Falco (POST 7) at 25-1 for Aaron West and Irving Moncada is another longshot in a field full of them.

Del Mo (POST 8) at 8-1 for Jose Orantes and Alberto Burgos is an 8-1 shot from a manageable mid-field post that could be included in trifecta wheels as a deep play.

Got Stripes (POST 12) at 8-1 for Alexis Claire and Joseph Ramos is another 8-1 price from a difficult post but could factor if the pace is honest.

Nathaniel's Hope (POST 15) at 25-1 for Joel Martinez and Victor Lara from the second-outside post is an extreme longshot with significant ground to lose early.

Betting Strategy and Wagering Angles

This is the race to approach primarily through exotic wagering. The draw is a dominant factor, and Memphis Pharoah (POST 1), Woodcock Flight (POST 2), and Elevated Game (POST 3) represent the inside-drawn horses with legitimate morning-line support. Building trifectas and superfectas using these three in combination with St. Armands Key (POST 16) and Brit's Wit (POST 6) will be the strategy. An exacta of Memphis Pharoah (POST 1) or Elevated Game (POST 3) over St. Armands Key (POST 16) offers substantial value if the Maker horse overcomes the draw. The win-pool value on St. Armands Key (POST 16) at likely less than 2-1 at the windows is not compelling given post 16.

Selections

Win: Memphis Pharoah (POST 1) Place: Elevated Game (POST 3) Show: Brit's Wit (POST 6)

RACE 7 — Post (5:16)/4:16/3:16/2:16 — 1760f | T | A | Alw 46240n1x | BUM | Purse $46,240

The feature event of the card: a 16-horse allowance for fillies and mares going one and one-eighth miles on turf. Two co-2-1 morning-line favorites are posted — Dreaming Of Joy (POST 13) for Brad Cox with Fernando De La Cruz, and Max (POST 14) for Jim Corrigan with Jane Elliott. The field also includes Steve Asmussen, Norm Casse, Riley Mott, and Brad Cox sending out Collective Beauty (POST 3) as well. This is a deep, nationally competitive field for a regional track.

Pace Analysis

A 16-horse turf route with multiple quality fillies and mares sets up for a genuinely competitive race. Dreaming Of Joy (POST 13) and Max (POST 14) are drawn adjacent to each other in the outside portion of the field, which raises legitimate questions about how either can save ground effectively. Collective Beauty (POST 3) for Cox from post 3 is a dream draw. The pace should be moderate and honest, and horses that can rate off the early fractions from inside posts will be gifted a major positional advantage. The two 2-1 favorites from posts 13 and 14 may neutralize each other in the betting pools while the inside horses run away with the race.

Key Contenders

Collective Beauty (POST 3) at 3-1 for Brad Cox and Fernando De La Cruz presents a compelling angle: the same trainer sending two horses into this field with his co-2-1 Dreaming Of Joy (POST 13) from a brutal outside post, and his more lightly raced Collective Beauty (POST 3) from post 3 — possibly the best draw in the race. De La Cruz cannot ride both, and the rider has been assigned to Dreaming Of Joy (POST 13), meaning Collective Beauty (POST 3) has a different Cox jockey assignment. Wait — reviewing the race card, De La Cruz is listed for Collective Beauty (POST 3) in post 3, and the same jockey name appears for Dreaming Of Joy (POST 13) in post 13. This is a noteworthy dual assignment that will require a jockey change before post time. The positional edge of Collective Beauty (POST 3) from post 3 is significant.

Dreaming Of Joy (POST 13) at 2-1 co-favorite for Brad Cox is clearly the stable's top choice in this race, given the 2-1 morning line versus COLLECTIVE BEAUTY'S (POST 3) 3-1. Cox and De La Cruz are a potent combination and this filly or mare has the form to overcome the outside post if the class is genuinely superior to the field.

Max (POST 14) at 2-1 co-favorite for Jim Corrigan and Jane Elliott occupies the second-most challenging post on the far outside. Corrigan is a sharp conditioner who does not take post positions lightly, and the confidence implied by the 2-1 morning line despite the extreme outside draw suggests exceptional recent form.

Secondary Choices

Cinquante Cinq (POST 7) at 4-1 for Riley Mott and Alex Achard is one of the most interesting horses in this race. The Mott name — while this is Riley Mott, not the legendary Bill Mott — combined with Achard's turf-riding proficiency from a manageable post 7 position makes this a horse to watch closely. Cinquante Cinq (POST 7) at 4-1 in a turf allowance with a mid-field draw and a capable turf jockey is an excellent value play.

Never Really Know (POST 12) at 8-1 for Norm Casse and Mitchell Murrill is a sneaky good play. Casse is a Hall of Fame trainer with an impeccable eye for placing horses at the right level, and Murrill is one of the better jockeys in the Midwest/Mid-South circuit. Post 12 is wide but manageable if the pace develops favorably.

Kenz (POST 2) at 12-1 for Steve Asmussen and Joseph Ramos draws the second-best post in the race. Asmussen is a multiple Eclipse Award-winning trainer with one of the deepest stables in North America. The fact that his runner is posted at 12-1 while co-favorites are at 2-1 is somewhat surprising and invites further scrutiny. Kenz (POST 2) from post 2 with Ramos aboard could be one of the best value plays on the card.

Sudden Rise (POST 8) at 8-1 for Michelle Elliott and Amir Mendoza gives Mendoza another live mount on the card. Post 8 is workable and the 8-1 price is generous if Sudden Rise (POST 8) has been working well.

Longshots

Let's Go Barbie (POST 1) at 10-1 for Tomas Medina and Marcelino Pedroza draws the rail — an extraordinary positional gift in a 16-horse turf route. The 10-1 morning line on the rail horse in a full turf field is an invitation for value plays. Let's Go Barbie (POST 1) must be included in all exacta, trifecta, and superfecta structures.

Screamin Nina (POST 6) at 10-1 for Steve Fosdick and Irving Moncada occupies a workable mid-field post at a price.

Soaring Angel (POST 9) at 10-1 for Susan Anderson and Guillermo Rodriguez is a price horse from a manageable post.

Surprenant Cocca (POST 10) at 10-1 for Claude Brownfield and Albin Jimenez is another 10-1 shot from a challenging outer post.

Stormy Paradise (POST 11) at 10-1 for Ed Moger Jr. and Danilo Grisales is a price horse from an outer post.

Take My Picture (POST 4) at 12-1 for Michelle Dalton and Jose Ramos Gutierrez is a mid-field price horse with a workable draw.

Ring Rights (POST 5) at 15-1 for Brian Knippenberg and Summer Pauly is a deep longshot from a workable post.

Temple Temptress (POST 15) at 15-1 for Ethan West and Luan Machado from near the outside is a challenging proposition.

Donna Strada (POST 16) at 12-1 for Thomas Humphries and Irving Moncada is the widest draw in the race and requires an extraordinary trip to factor.

Betting Strategy and Wagering Angles

This is the value race of the day. The two co-favorites from posts 13 and 14 carry significant post-position risk in a 16-horse turf route. Meanwhile, Collective Beauty (POST 3) and Kenz (POST 2) represent Cox and Asmussen from ideal inside draws at prices of 3-1 and 12-1 respectively. Let's Go Barbie (POST 1) from the rail at 10-1 rounds out an inside-drawn trio that could sweep the exotics. Cinquante Cinq (POST 7) at 4-1 is the best overall value win candidate. Build trifecta and superfecta tickets using Collective Beauty (POST 3), Let's Go Barbie (POST 1), Kenz (POST 2), Cinquante Cinq (POST 7), Dreaming Of Joy (POST 13), and Max (POST 14) in combination.

Selections

Win: Cinquante Cinq (POST 7) Place: Collective Beauty (POST 3) Show: Kenz (POST 2)

RACE 8 — Post (5:47)/4:47/3:47/2:47 — 1320f | D | M | Md 15000 | BUM | Purse $18,500

A six-furlong maiden claiming sprint at $15,000, restricted to males. Ten horses are entered. Well Hey There (POST 2) for Robert Gorham and Santo Sanjur is the 2-1 morning-line favorite, with Easy Effort (POST 3) at 4-1 for Aaron West and Fernando De La Cruz close behind.

Pace Analysis

Well Hey There (POST 2) at 2-1 from post 2 suggests a horse that wants to be on the pace from an advantageous position. Easy Effort (POST 3) at 4-1 with De La Cruz from post 3 is drawn in the same sweet spot and could press the favorite early. The inside-speed dynamic between these two from virtually adjacent posts will determine whether either sustains or gives way. Windy Storm (POST 4) at 5-1, also for Aaron West, gives that trainer a second runner and could create a traffic pattern that benefits both or hurts both.

Key Contenders

Well Hey There (POST 2) at 2-1 for Robert Gorham and Santo Sanjur has the favorite's post and a trainer who clearly spots horses well in maiden claiming events at this level. Gorham also runs Superstitious (POST 8) in this race, meaning the trainer has two shots. Well Hey There (POST 2) is likely Gorham's primary weapon.

Easy Effort (POST 3) at 4-1 for Aaron West and Fernando De La Cruz is an intriguing proposition. West runs two horses — Easy Effort (POST 3) and Windy Storm (POST 4) — which gives the barn maximum coverage. De La Cruz on Easy Effort (POST 3) is the definitive indication of which West horse the barn prefers. The combination of De La Cruz, post 3, and a 4-1 price makes this an excellent win play.

Windy Storm (POST 4) at 5-1 for Aaron West and Emmanuel Esquivel gives the barn its two-pronged attack from posts 3 and 4. Esquivel is capable and Windy Storm (POST 4) at 5-1 could outrun the morning line if the pace scenario sets up correctly.

Secondary Choices

Wealth N Taste (POST 9) at 6-1 for Anthony Granitz and Joseph Romero is a price horse from a near-outside post. Granitz also runs Tiz Wine Time (POST 9) in Race 4, suggesting an active barn on this card, and Wealth N Taste (POST 9) could be live at 6-1.

Cloudless Day (POST 1) at 10-1 for Cipriano Contreras and Victor Lara draws the rail in a six-furlong sprint. Rail horses in a maiden sprint can surprise, and the 10-1 offers upside if this is a lightly raced horse with talent.

Superstitious (POST 8) at 12-1 is Gorham's second runner. With Well Hey There (POST 2) as the primary choice, Superstitious (POST 8) is the deeper backup but at 12-1 could be included in trifecta plays.

Longshots

Designer Tag (POST 6) at 12-1 for Randy Klopp and O. Mojica is a price horse for an active trainer on the card. Klopp runs horses in multiple races today.

Pious (POST 5) at 15-1 for Michelle Elliott and Amir Mendoza gives Mendoza another mount on the card. The 15-1 price suggests this is a weaker option among Mendoza's rides today.

Best Hat (POST 7) at 15-1 for Joseph Davis and Hannah Leahey is a deep longshot.

Pear (POST 10) at 15-1 for Scott Mullins and Jose Ramos Gutierrez draws the outside post and is an extreme longshot in this field.

Betting Strategy and Wagering Angles

The betting approach is straightforward: Easy Effort (POST 3) represents the clearest value with De La Cruz at 4-1 from post 3, and Well Hey There (POST 2) is the favorite worth backing in the place position. An exacta of Easy Effort (POST 3) over Well Hey There (POST 2) and Windy Storm (POST 4) covers the most likely scenario, with Wealth N Taste (POST 9) as a trifecta saver.

Selections

Win: Easy Effort (POST 3) Place: Well Hey There (POST 2) Show: Windy Storm (POST 4)

RACE 9 — Post (6:15)/5:15/4:15/3:15 — 250f | D | S | Md Sp Wt | BUN | Purse $18,000

The card-closer is a 250-yard maiden special weight sprint — an American Quarter Horse-style event. Nine unraced or debut runners compete in a race where the entire contest is decided in a matter of seconds. Gate speed, break quality, and raw sprint ability are the only factors. The co-2-1 favorites are S Predestinado (POST 4) for Sacramento Chavez and Eos Running Roxie (POST 3) at 3-1 for Tony Cunningham. Miss Ktb 23 (POST 6) at 2-1 for Tim Eggleston rounds out the top three in the morning line.

Pace Analysis

At 250 yards, pace analysis as applied to route racing is irrelevant. Every horse in this field is running at maximum speed from the moment the gate opens. The race is a pure reaction-time, launch-speed, and raw talent contest. Horses that break clean and find immediate stride will win. Horses that stumble from the gate, lose their footing, or drift in the chute will be beaten. Gate draws in the middle of a nine-horse chute are slightly preferable to extreme outside posts.

Key Contenders

S Predestinado (POST 4) at 2-1 for Sacramento Chavez and Hugo Macias is a co-favorite from a centrally located post. The trainer-jockey combination suggests familiarity with the quarter horse sprint game, and the 4-post is ideal for avoiding early traffic. Chavez is an experienced quarter horse conditioner who understands how to prepare horses for this type of event.

Miss Ktb 23 (POST 6) at 2-1 for Tim Eggleston and Rolando Del Rio Pina shares the 2-1 morning line. Eggleston also runs Staymistyforme (POST 1) in Race 1 and is clearly active on this card. Miss Ktb 23 (POST 6) from post 6 is centrally drawn and with Pina aboard — a specialist in quarter horse sprints — this filly is a genuine co-favorite for good reason.

Eos Running Roxie (POST 3) at 3-1 for Tony Cunningham and Luis Daniel Martinez draws post 3, one of the best positions in the gate. The 3-1 morning line is a shade longer than the two co-favorites and could represent value if this horse's raw speed matches or exceeds the favorites.

Secondary Choices

Aph Battle Captain (POST 5) at 8-1 for Hipolito Bueno and Luis Eduardo Luna Diaz is a centrally drawn price horse. Post 5 is an excellent draw in a nine-horse quarter horse event and the 8-1 morning line could be a bargain if this horse breaks sharply.

Lil Kool Kate (POST 7) at 10-1 for Karin Yike and Fernando Morin is the fourth-choice and is drawn just outside center. A clean break from this position gives this horse every chance.

Longshots

Gv Fireball (POST 8) at 12-1 for Jessica Vazquez and Giovani Vazquez-Gomez is a family operation with an outside post. Extreme outside posts in quarter horse sprints carry added risk of drift or interference.

Ipromiseyouthebeach (POST 2) at 20-1 for Cesar Esqueda and Yovani Flores-Munoz is a long price from an inside post. The 20-1 suggests limited practice speed in morning drills.

Secret Smoke (POST 9) at 20-1 for Ron Raper and Cristian Penaloza draws the outermost post — a disadvantage in a race this short where every step matters.

Lb Vegas Train (POST 1) at 25-1 for Claudio Barraza and Edgar Diaz draws the rail. The inside post in a quarter horse sprint can be problematic if the horse drifts right into traffic immediately.

Betting Strategy and Wagering Angles

Exacta boxes of the three co-favorites — S Predestinado (POST 4), Miss Ktb 23 (POST 6), and Eos Running Roxie (POST 3) — is the primary structure. Adding Aph Battle Captain (POST 5) as a trifecta component for a modest investment makes sense. The pools in quarter horse races can be small and prices may shift significantly in the final minutes before the gate opens. Watch the tote boards carefully for late money.

Selections

Win: S Predestinado (POST 4) Place: Miss Ktb 23 (POST 6) Show: Eos Running Roxie (POST 3)

Jockey Notes and Insights

Fernando De La Cruz is clearly the premier rider on this card, with mounts in multiple races including Staymistyforme (POST 1) in Race 1, Soul Of The Night (POST 2) in Race 2, Rank Randy (POST 10) in Race 3, Brit's Wit (POST 6) in Race 6, Collective Beauty (POST 3) in Race 7, and Easy Effort (POST 3) in Race 8. His selection on specific horses within competing trainer stables — particularly the Cox barn — is a meaningful handicapping signal. When a trainer like Brad Cox or Ian Wilkes gives De La Cruz their primary mount, the horse is almost certainly their intended winner. His book today suggests he is the colony's leading rider in both talent and demand.

Amir Mendoza is equally busy, handling Garcia barn runners throughout the card plus St. Armands Key (POST 16) in Race 6 for Michael Maker and Sudden Rise (POST 8) in Race 7. Mendoza's decision to accept the Maker ride in Race 6 despite the outside draw speaks to the connections' confidence in that horse's ability. Mendoza is a competitive rider who knows how to place horses in traffic-free pockets on tight turf courses.

Alex Achard picks up several strong turf assignments, including True Silver J P (POST 3) in Race 2, Birkin Girl (POST 6) in Race 4, Cinquante Cinq (POST 7) in Race 7, and Navy Soul (POST 13) in Race 6. Achard is regarded as one of the better turf specialists in the Midwest circuit and his assignment to Cinquante Cinq (POST 7) in the feature race is particularly noteworthy.

Mitchell Murrill is active with key assignments on Woodcock Flight (POST 2) in Race 6 and Never Really Know (POST 12) in Race 7, with the Norm Casse mount in the feature being his most prestigious assignment. Murrill is a well-traveled rider who handles turf routes effectively.

Joseph Romero is a high-volume rider who appears on multiple card entries including Dreaming Bonita (POST 5) in Race 1, Lambay (POST 5) in Race 3, Born Flashy (POST 10) in Race 6, and Wealth N Taste (POST 9) in Race 8. His workload suggests he is one of the more active riders at the meet.

Jane Elliott, normally a trainer at this meet, appears as the jockey for Max (POST 14) in Race 7. This is an unusual dual role and bettors should be aware of the unique dynamic this presents, as Elliott presumably has intimate knowledge of this horse's capabilities.

Trainer Notes and Insights

Brad Cox is the highest-profile trainer on the card, entering Soul Of The Night (POST 2) in Race 2 and both Collective Beauty (POST 3) and Dreaming Of Joy (POST 13) in Race 7, all while managing Breeders' Cup preparations at Keeneland. Cox's participation at Horseshoe Indianapolis during Breeders' Cup week suggests he has horses that are ready to run and sees soft spots at this level. His Breeders' Cup runners this week reportedly include top 2-year-olds after his SPECIAL BUTTERFLY — a daughter of Flightline — was reportedly cleared for her debut on Sunday at Churchill. Cox is one of the few trainers who can effectively manage a dual operation.

Genaro Garcia is the most active trainer on the card by entries, with runners in nearly every race. Garcia has developed a strong understanding of the Horseshoe Indianapolis circuit and consistently places horses in races where they are competitive. His multiple-horse entries in several races — including Races 1, 2, 3, and 5 — suggest he has a clear hierarchy within his barn and bettors should identify which horse in each Garcia double-entry is the stable's primary selection based on jockey assignments and morning-line odds.

Randy Matthews runs horses in both turf route races — Races 4 and 6 — with multiple entries in each. Si O Si (POST 1) in Race 4 at 6-1 is more lightly bet than Belongtothenavy (POST 2) at 20-1 is priced away, and in Race 6 Memphis Pharoah (POST 1) carries a stronger morning line than the rail's implications would normally suggest. Matthews clearly knows this turf course well.

Randy Klopp has entries in multiple races including Crumbl (POST 4) in Race 1, Rank Randy (POST 10) in Race 3, and Designer Tag (POST 6) in Race 8. Klopp is a consistent Horseshoe Indianapolis conditioner who places horses accurately and often finds soft spots at the claiming and allowance levels.

Michael Maker fields two horses in Race 6 — Brit's Wit (POST 6) and St. Armands Key (POST 16) — with the 2-1 morning line on St. Armands Key (POST 16) despite the extreme outside post being the bigger story. Maker is one of the top turf trainers in North America and his stable's preference will be revealed by late tote activity.

Steve Asmussen's presence in Race 7 with Kenz (POST 2) is noteworthy. Asmussen rarely sends horses to smaller markets without confidence in the outcome, and the 12-1 morning line from the second-best post in a 16-horse field is a clear invitation for value-seeking bettors.

Norm Casse with Never Really Know (POST 12) in Race 7 is another Hall of Fame-caliber trainer adding class to the feature. Casse's runners tend to be well-prepared and his choice of Murrill suggests he has a capable, experienced jockey executing his game plan.

Doug O'Neill with El Jabali (POST 2) in Race 5 is the final national trainer of note. O'Neill's presence at a $20,000 maiden claiming level is the hallmark of a trainer who has spotted a horse ready to graduate in a favorable spot.

Aaron West runs a double in Race 8 with Easy Effort (POST 3) and Windy Storm (POST 4), and the assignment of De La Cruz to Easy Effort (POST 3) makes the hierarchy clear. West is also represented by Shane Falco (POST 7) in Race 6.

Best Wagering Strategies and Value Plays

The pick four and pick five sequences are the primary targets for serious players on this card. The races from Race 4 through Race 8 represent an interesting sequence where value exists in every leg.

Race 7 is the most fertile race for exotic play on the card. The two co-2-1 morning-line favorites — Dreaming Of Joy (POST 13) and Max (POST 14) — are both drawn in the worst section of a 16-horse turf field. The inside horses at generous prices — Let's Go Barbie (POST 1) at 10-1, Kenz (POST 2) at 12-1, and Collective Beauty (POST 3) at 3-1 — represent tremendous value in a race where the public money will pour in on outside-drawn horses at low prices. Cinquante Cinq (POST 7) at 4-1 for Mott and Achard is the top value play in the race.

The best single win bet on the card is Easy Effort (POST 3) in Race 8 at 4-1. De La Cruz, post 3, and a double-entry trainer barn that clearly prefers this horse — the formula is simple and the price is generous enough for serious win-ticket investment.

For the daily double linking Race 8 into Race 9, using Easy Effort (POST 3) with S Predestinado (POST 4) and Miss Ktb 23 (POST 6) creates a two-ticket daily double structure that covers the most likely scenario at modest cost.

For a pick four spanning Races 6 through 9: using Memphis Pharoah (POST 1) and Elevated Game (POST 3) in Race 6, Cinquante Cinq (POST 7) and Collective Beauty (POST 3) in Race 7, Easy Effort (POST 3) in Race 8, and S Predestinado (POST 4) and Miss Ktb 23 (POST 6) in Race 9 creates a two-by-two-by-one-by-two structure with eight combinations that could produce a substantial return if the inside-draw bias holds on the turf course in Races 6 and 7.

The best exacta value on the card is Race 4: Si O Si (POST 1) over Justice Prevails (POST 3) and Tiz Wine Time (POST 9). An inside-drawn horse at 6-1 beating the 2-1 favorite in a 10-horse turf route produces a meaningful exacta payout without requiring a dramatic upset.

The overlay of the day is Kenz (POST 2) in Race 7 at 12-1. An Asmussen horse from post 2 in a 16-horse turf route is a structural bargain of the highest order, and the combination of elite trainer, ideal post, and generous morning line creates a must-include scenario in all exotic tickets for the feature race.

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