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Pick Pony Condensed Report — Horseshoe Indianapolis, November 5, 2026
Fast main track, firm-to-good turf, mid-40s with light northwest winds. Moderate inside bias on dirt, tactical speed rewarded on turf. John Haran and Tim Eggleston are the busiest trainers; Mitchell Murrill and Fernando De La Cruz carry the strongest jockey books.
Race 1 — OClm 30000 | 1320f | Dirt
Bourbon Curiosity (1) gets the rail in a six-furlong sprint and opens as co-favorite with the sharp Eggleston barn behind it. Leo Springs (6) is the other 2-1 and must be respected as a live Haran runner. Commander Storm (3) is the logical closer if pace is contested.
Race 2 — Clm 12500b | 1210f | Dirt
Relentless Chick (2) is the top selection with ideal positioning and a confident jockey booking. Ekati Flatter (4) is the co-favorite and a full threat from mid-field. Imperial Merlot (7) is the main closer to watch if the two favorites battle early.
Race 3 — Clm 17500 | 1760f | Turf
Mackadoo (4) is the 2-1 favorite from a perfect stalking post in a mile-and-a-half turf route. Nine Questions (7) and Jailhouse Justice (6) form a compelling Granitz double-entry at 4-1 and 5-1 respectively. Justhappytobehere (2) at 4-1 from the inside turf post is a strong trifecta inclusion.
Race 4 — Clm 15000n3l | 1320f | Dirt
Starry Eye Justice (6) is the top pick at 2-1 in a sprint for non-winners of three. Aunt Leila's Sky (8) is the co-favorite and equally dangerous from the outside post. Over And Above (1) at 6-1 from the rail is the best value play in the race.
Race 5 — Alw 46240n1x | 1100f | Turf
Joe The Tailor (2) is the deserving single in this card-topping allowance turf sprint at 2-1. Neutron (6) at 4-1 with Murrill aboard in the richest purse of the day is the standout overlay and best exacta partner. Explosively (5) and Countthecarats (3) round out the main threats at 4-1 and 5-1.
Race 6 — Md 15000 | 1320f | Dirt
Visual (4) is the 2-1 heavy favorite in a nine-horse maiden field and holds a clear form edge. Officer Gambill (5) at 4-1 with Murrill is the best single-bet value on the entire card and the most likely upset horse. Dotties Blue Money (7) at 5-1 warrants trifecta inclusion if pace gets chaotic.
Race 7 — Clm 25000b | 1760f | Turf
Tarshea (2) at 1-1 is the marquee play of the day with Brad Cox training and Fernando De La Cruz riding in a mile-and-a-half turf route. Sea Ride (8) at 5-1 is the best exacta value underneath the odds-on favorite. Wildest Problem (7) and Madelyn Attack (1) at 6-1 are the top trifecta fillers.
Race 8 — Clm 7500n2l | 1830f | Dirt
Audubon Bay (9) is the 2-1 morning line favorite with a clear class edge over a bottom-level field, though the outside post is a minor concern. Dewey Oxburger (3) at 4-1 is the best win value and a live presser if pace develops honestly. Dream Fast (4) at 5-1 is the Eggleston first string and a credible show threat.
Race 9 — Alw 19500n3l | 330f | Quarter Horse
Three Eyed Candy (2) at 2-1 is the speed favorite with the best credentials in this 330-yard closer. Flyin Cowgirl (7) at 3-1 is the top exacta partner, with A Flare For Politics (3) at 4-1 and Mg Fresca (4) at 4-1 completing the main trifecta coverage. Best play is a straight exacta of Three Eyed Candy (2) over Flyin Cowgirl (7) rather than a box given the decisiveness of QH sprints.
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