Pick Pony Mini Tip Sheet for Horseshoe Indianapolis – Racing News and Analysis for September 28, 2026


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Pick Pony Condensed Report — Horseshoe Indianapolis, September 28, 2026

Partly cloudy, mid-60s, fast main track, firm turf. Inside posts favored on turf; mid-to-outside posts advantageous in dirt routes. Speed bias in sprints, closers competitive in routes. De La Cruz is the card's dominant jockey — upgrade any horse he rides at 5-1 or longer.

Race 1

Starry Eye Justice (4) is the top selection as the stable's preferred runner with De La Cruz aboard. Luna Diva (6) is the main pace threat and most logical exacta underneath. I'malittlethirsty (3) with Murrill is worth including as a show alternative given the jockey's quality.

Race 2

Watch the tote to determine which Cox filly fires — First Laugh (1) is the morning line leader from the rail, with Prank At Dawn (4) as the stablemate stalker. Press Release (6) is the value play underneath at 4-1 if either Cox filly misses. Esta Vez (3) at 12-1 is a trifecta-only longshot.

Race 3

Large Pour (5) is the play as the preferred runner in a barn that also enters Tail Gunner (2). Willy's In Charge (3) is the main speed rival and exacta target. Watch tote on Mike's Cyclone (4) with De La Cruz — if money comes, upgrade to contender.

Race 4

Unresponsive (6) is the clear single with De La Cruz named over stablemate My Friend Wilson (3) at 25-1, confirming stable intent. Basil (4) at 5-1 is the value alternative and best exacta partner. Aumoe (2) rounds out the trifecta at 4-1.

Race 5

Crickenberger (8) is the market choice at 2-1, but Never Really Know (3) at 6-1 with Murrill for Casse is the best value play on the entire card. Woodruff (6) and Polka Polenta (1) fill out trifecta slots. Note any De La Cruz jockey change between Polka Polenta (1) and Beach Dancer (10).

Race 6

Tricked You (1) is the 2-1 morning line favorite and a reasonable single in multi-race sequences. Chief Of Change (4) with Pedroza and My Pal Patron (2) with De La Cruz are the primary exacta threats. Mo Rambo (5) with Murrill and Nordic Prince (8) at 5-1 are trifecta fillers.

Race 7

Star Saver (1) is the top selection — inside post, De La Cruz, and a firm turf course make this the most straightforward play in the field. Al Amjaad (6) at 4-1 with Beschizza is the co-favorite and best exacta partner. Handsome Jimmy (7) at 15-1 with Maker training is the best longshot on the card and worth a small win bet and superfecta inclusion.

Race 8

Prince Of Grace (4) with Cox and De La Cruz is the play on pedigree and barn record with juvenile turf debut runners. Steel Golden (5) at 2-1 and Blazy (2) at 3-1 are the primary exacta partners underneath. Hoss N Boss (3) at 8-1 and Titan King (6) at 10-1 are trifecta and superfecta longshots.

Race 9

Mundaybluez (6) and Alcala Politica (11) share 2-1 favoritism — confirm jockey assignments before betting as Edgar Diaz is listed on both. Streakin Miss Jessie (4) and Tempt N Tell (2) at 5-1 and 6-1 are the Eggleston double entry and best value alternatives. Box the top four in exactas and trifectas; add Thunder Bay (9) for superfecta depth.

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