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HORSESHOE INDIANAPOLIS — JUNE 2, 2026 QUICK REFERENCE CARD

Fast dirt, firm turf, sunny skies, and no scratches reported. Speed favors on dirt sprints; turf routes play honest with a rail advantage. Large fields in Races 7 and 8 demand wide exotic coverage.

RACE 1 — 1320f | Dirt | Clm 15000n2l

RYAN'S WISH (5) is the clear top choice at 2-1 with a forward style that suits the distance. MACHTS NICHTS (8) and THOUSANDS OF HOPES (2) are the main rivals. Watch the tote on the dual Wisner entry COUNT THE CASH (1) and GRAY V. (6) at 15-1.

RACE 2 — 1210f | Dirt | Md Sp Wt

KOGER LANE (3) is the 2-1 morning line choice with the best pilot in the race. AUNT LEILA'S SKY (2) and ONELILCONQUEST (7) are the primary alternatives at 4-1. BLAZEN EYES (6) at 4-1 with Pedroza is also live.

RACE 3 — 1320f | Dirt | OClm 20000

EXPLOSIVELY (2) is the 2-1 top choice from a favorable post with a natural front-running style. CHARBONNAY (7) at 3-1 is the main threat, with HEALING WATERS (3) at 6-1 as the best closer if the pace gets hot. Watch tote on dual Alvarez entry ALTOBELLI (1) at 15-1.

RACE 4 — 1100f | Dirt | Md Sp Wt (Fillies)

MAID OF STEEL (5) is the top selection with a powerful connections combination and favorable post. RESPECTED MIND (2) at 3-1 and JUSTIFIER (4) at 5-1 are the logical secondary choices. SHIFTYINDEPENDENCE (3) at 10-1 is worth a small exotic inclusion.

RACE 5 — 1870f | Turf | Alw 43000n2x

FOREVER GREEDY (9) at 3-1 is the play, backed by a barn sending three horses and signaling genuine confidence. ZACH (5) at 2-1 is the market choice and a solid alternative. TERMINALLY HANDSOM (1) at 4-1 has the rail advantage; watch where Richardville money flows across all three barn entries.

RACE 6 — 1320f | Dirt | Alw 38000n1x

TAP TAP TAP IT IN (1) is the top selection with the rail, top jockey, and a pace-pressing trainer angle. JAMMIN JUSTICE (3) at 4-1 is the best alternative, with CONFERENCE CALLING (2) at 4-1 as the stablemate wildcard. Watch which Eggleston horse attracts the heavier tote action.

RACE 7 — 1100f | Turf | Md Sp Wt (14 horses)

VERACIOUS (8) at 3-1 is the top choice in this chaotic fourteen-horse turf sprint. GLACIA GLAZE (11) at 10-1 is the standout value of the entire card from a top turf barn, and WEST OF LEX (12) at 4-1 is a serious contender despite the wide draw. JUST ONE KISS (7) at 12-1 from the Asmussen barn with Asmussen riding is a must-use in all exotics.

RACE 8 — 1870f | Turf | Md Sp Wt (11 horses)

VACATIONER (8) at 5-1 is the best single win bet of the day, representing a rare Brad Cox turf debut at a generous price. LIGHT CAV (10) and TERRE HAUTE (11) are the co-morning-line threats at 4-1. KUCH (2) at 10-1 and STARK (1) at 12-1, both from the Walsh turf barn, are essential exotic inclusions, and LAST MOMENT (6) at 6-1 from Asmussen adds further depth.

RACE 9 — 350f | Straight | QH Stakes

MR MICHEL (1) at 2-1 is the win play, backed by a specialist barn sending three runners with this horse as the clear primary. KELLI GIRL (4) at 4-1 is the value alternative from the same barn, and AFTER SCHOOL (2) at 4-1 is the top outside threat. APOLITICAL WAGON (9) at 5-1 and THIS IS THE ONE (10) at 6-1 round out the exotics.

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