Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks & Predictions — June 18, 2026

Arkansas Dave comes in with a 71.11 rating and draws the rail under Amir Mendoza for trainer John Haran. As the morning line second choice at 4/1, he's the clear logical underneath horse if Huevos d'Oro gets the job done — and in a maiden race where anything can happen out of the gate, Arkansas Dave's rating edge over the rest of the field makes him a solid place play.

Run David Run at 5/1 posts a 59.49 TrackWiz rating and gets Alberto Burgos up for trainer Michelle L. Elliott, who also saddles Quiet Empire in this race. Having two horses in the field can sometimes complicate stable strategy, but Run David Run's higher rating of the pair makes him the preferred show option — solid enough to collect third money in a short field.

Lady Faye draws the #3 post with Micah Meeks up for trainer Joe Blair Roberts and carries a solid 68.96 rating. At 6/1 she's a value play in the place spot — her average speed figure of 53 is respectable for this distance, and a clean trip from a good post position could have her right in the mix at the top of the stretch.

Fashion Designer gets the Brad H. Cox trainer angle, and that name alone deserves respect in a Maiden Special Weight. Fernando De La Cruz rides, and the 65.97 TrackWiz rating pairs with a field-best average speed figure of 55. At 8/1 she's a legitimate show play and a key exotic piece — Cox horses often improve with experience and this distance suits her profile.

Sweet Saint is the most intriguing number in this field — a 62% career win rate is extraordinary and signals a horse that simply knows how to win. Samuel E. Bermudez rides for Randy L. Klopp, who also enters Fancy Is My Name, and at 5/1 the morning line understates Sweet Saint's winning pedigree. If Cloudy Star gets caught in a pace duel, Sweet Saint profiles as a dangerous closer who can swoop late.

Fancy Is My Name checks in at 77.01 — third-best in the field — with a strong 33% career win rate. Irving Moncada rides for Klopp, who has two horses in the race, and at 5/2 on the morning line she's expected to be prominent. The show spot here is almost formality-level safe in a six-horse field where the top three horses are clearly superior to the bottom three.

Al Ghadeer rates second in the field at 68.93 and gets Rodney A. Prescott up for trainer Andrew McKeever. At 5/1 he's a fair price and projects as a logical place finisher — his 54 average speed figure is solid for the route, and McKeever also has Pampered in the race, suggesting the barn is pointing multiple runners toward a sharp effort.

Tarzana brings a Brad H. Cox trainer angle at 6/1, which alone makes her worth including in your exotic tickets. The 65.18 TrackWiz rating ranks third in the field and Marcelino Pedroza, Jr. provides a capable ride. Cox's horses tend to fire first out of the gate in MSW spots, and Tarzana could easily sneak into the exacta if the top two horses get into each other's way in a full field.

Swift Bee at 9/5 carries a 75.75 rating and posts an 11% career win rate for trainer Tomas Medina with Alberto Burgos in the irons. As the morning line favorite she'll attract the bulk of the money, and while we prefer Jordans Deal on value, Swift Bee's consistency makes her nearly automatic in the place column — she won't be far from the lead in a six-furlong dash.

B On the Loose draws a 9/2 morning line with a 71.81 TrackWiz rating and Santo Sanjur up for Jonathan Nance. That 11% career win rate mirrors Swift Bee's, and in a seven-horse field where the pace could set up perfectly for closers, B On the Loose's profile suggests a horse that can pick up pieces late. A solid show play and a key to the exacta underneath Jordans Deal.

Great Sword is the second-best horse here on ratings at 76.62 and carries a 16% career win rate — the best in the field — for trainer Stephen V. Fosdick. Irving Moncada rides, and the 4/1 morning line makes him a solid value in the place spot. With an average speed figure of 53, Great Sword has the speed to sit close to the pace and be dangerous at the top of the stretch.

American Wind at 12/1 is our show play and a sneaky longshot worth a small play in exotics. The 52.96 TrackWiz rating ranks third in the field, and Amir Mendoza rides for trainer Agustin Gonzalez, Jr. in a spot where the top two horses could burn each other up on the front end. With a 54 average speed figure that's competitive on paper, American Wind could be the horse that benefits from a heated pace duel and comes home third at a generous price.

Tw Streakin Cowboy is the morning line favorite at 2/1 and backs it up with an 80.91 TrackWiz rating and a jaw-dropping 50% career win rate — this horse simply knows how to win. Diego Villamil Bocanegra rides for trainer Natasha Perez, and at that win percentage in a 14-horse stakes, he demands respect in the place spot. If Wr Hott Shott falters even slightly, Tw Streakin Cowboy has the firepower to be right there at the wire.

Roses After Midnight at 5/1 posts a 72.41 TrackWiz rating and a 33% career win rate — both figures that comfortably rank third in this field. Cristian R. Esqueda rides for Jessica A. Vazquez, who also has Candy Jar and Suzys Kristine in the race, providing multiple ways to land in the money. At 400 yards where the whole race is over in a handful of seconds, locking in a 5/1 show price with a horse carrying these numbers is exactly the kind of hedge that makes exotic wagering profitable.