Pick Pony Mini Tip Sheet for Horseshoe Indianapolis – Racing News and Analysis for September 23, 2026


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Pick Pony Condensed Handicapper Report — Horseshoe Indianapolis — September 23, 2026

Cool, partly cloudy conditions with residual moisture from Tuesday's rain should produce a compact, honest dirt surface favoring pace-pressers and stalkers in the two-path, while turf routes should reward tactical stamina over raw speed. Watch early races to confirm whether inside or outside trips are winning, and adjust accordingly throughout the card.

Race 1 — 1210f | Dirt | Claimer 20000

Latigo (3) is the top choice with the most logical pace position and solid figures for the level; Healing Waters (6) stalks from a good outside post and can sustain a wide run home. Maximus C (1) and Commander Storm (4) fill out trifectas, with Rigoberto (5) worth a small look underneath if the front runners duel.

Race 2 — 1320f | Dirt | Allowance n2x

Sakra's Quest (3) and Cloudy Star (4) are co-keys and natural exacta partners at this n2x condition. Littleransomsfire (5) is the best secondary option with mid-gate tactical speed, and Molly's Potion (1) offers trifecta value at 8-1 from the rail.

Race 3 — 1210f | Dirt | Maiden Special Weight

Grandfather Sir (5) is the win key in this competitive state-bred sprint, with Trick Shot Tommy (7) as the main exacta rival. Victory On Ice (4) rounds out the trifecta, and Chief Of Change (8) and Uncle Tuff (1) are worth adding underneath for pace-meltdown insurance.

Race 4 — 1760f | Turf | Maiden Special Weight

High Street Pizzaz (7) is the professional spot-play single and top win selection; Abha (10) is the most talented rival despite the wide draw. Bourbiana (1) and Cinquante Cinq (4) are natural trifecta fillers, with Princess Huxley (9), Party To The Max (3), and Speightsy Rival (8) worth sprinkling into superfectas.

Race 5 — 1320f | Dirt | Handicap 55000

Molly's Town (7) gets a clean outside view of a contested pace and is the top selection; Hawkeye (2) and Cupid's Runaway (5) are the primary exacta partners from good posts. Scotty's On Edge (1) and Oil Man (4) offer trifecta value if the front speed collapses.

Race 6 — 1760f | Turf | Allowance n1x

Tap Bonnet (1) is the spot-play value key at 5-1 from the rail; I Forgot It (3) is the morning-line favorite and a natural exacta partner. Koger Lane (8) fills the show slot, and Country Embrace (6) and Pink Picture (5) are live at prices underneath.

Race 7 — 1320f | Dirt | Handicap 55000

Hot Middles (2) and The Kid Pataky (3) are co-favorites and dual exacta keys in a pace-heavy sprint; Werk It Wendy (7) is the top closer to beat if they hook up. Relentless Chick (6) and Bits Of Candy (1) are trifecta fillers, with City Prayers (5) as a deep-exotic longshot.

Race 8 — 1870f | Turf | Allowance n2x

Si O Si (8) is the top selection with an ideal outside stalking post in a two-turn turf route; Get Even Kid (11) is the morning-line key despite the wide draw and belongs in all tickets. Inclusive Justice (1) and Sweet Jannaelise (4) complete the trifecta, and Midnight Caper (7) and Skippinjustice (9) are worth adding in superfectas.

Race 9 — 350f | Dirt | Maiden Special Weight (Quarter Horse)

Rubys First Kiss (8) is the clear single from the outside post in this pure gate-and-go dash; Jess Off The Wagon (1) is the main inside rival. Mp Motoring A Win (2) is the best secondary option, with Mo Zoomo S (4) and Eye For The Win (5) as trifecta fillers and Lets Kick It (6) and R Different Option (7) as cheap superfecta bombs.

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