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Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks & Predictions — June 24, 2026

Wednesday, June 24, 20269 racesHorseshoe Indianapolis

Clear skies, 77°F, and a full 9-race card — Horseshoe Indianapolis is set up beautifully for a Wednesday afternoon at the track. The weather couldn't be better, and with both the dirt and turf surfaces likely playing fast and true, we're expecting times to run sharp all day.

What makes today's card genuinely interesting is the variety. You've got maiden claimers to kick things off, a pair of turf routes in the middle of the card, and then two stakes sprints at 6 furlongs in Races 7 and 8 to close things out in style. That's a card that rewards bettors who can shift gears — from projecting pace scenarios in a cheap maiden field to dissecting class and form in a stakes sprint.

TrackWiz has combed through every angle on all 9 races. Three races are unlocked and free for every reader. The remaining six — including both stakes races and the full exotic ticket breakdowns — are available to subscribers. Let's get into it.

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Race 1

6:10 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 1 mi 70 yd · Dirt

A maiden claiming opener where one horse stands clearly above the pack on TrackWiz ratings, but three runners are clustered tightly enough to make the exotics interesting.

win5El JoveroML 7/5

El Jovero tops this field with a TrackWiz rating of 89.42 — a full 30 points clear of the next-best runner — and Marcelino Pedroza, Jr. gets the call in the irons. In a field of first-time and lightly-raced maidens, that kind of rating separation is hard to ignore. The 7/5 morning line says the market agrees, but even at short odds, you're backing the class of the field over a mile and 70 yards on dirt. He's our best bet in Race 1.

place1Ooh My BobML 6/1

Ooh My Bob sits second in the TrackWiz ratings at 59.18, a meaningful gap over the show contenders. At 6/1 on the morning line, Amir Mendoza pilots a horse that could easily land a piece at a price worth boxing in the exacta. In a maiden field where the winner's circle is always uncertain, this kind of value in the place spot is worth targeting.

show4Mister SpitfireML 2/1

Mister Spitfire posts the field's top average speed figure at 54 and carries a TrackWiz rating of 58.33 — nearly matching Ooh My Bob. Randy Klopp sends him out at 2/1, and Fernando De La Cruz is a capable pilot for the distance. He's the kind of horse who can grind out a third even if he can't quite match El Jovero's overall profile.

Race 2

6:55 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi · Dirt

The morning-line favorite flashes a gaudy career win percentage, but our top-rated horse at 3/1 offers a compelling upset angle in this one-mile claiming test.

win5Don't Look BackML 3/1

Don't Look Back earns our top rating in Race 2 at 87.08 despite a modest 5% career win rate — suggesting he may be turning a corner or finally finding the right conditions. Amir Mendoza takes the mount, and at 3/1, there's genuine value against a favorite who the market may be overestimating. One mile on dirt suits closers who can settle and accelerate, and this horse's profile fits that mold on paper.

place1SynopticML 8/1

Synoptic is a sneaky inclusion here — a 77.04 TrackWiz rating that actually clears the favorite Leafology (60.00), paired with a 14% career win rate. Hannah Leahey is aboard at 8/1, making this a significant overlay in the place pool if you're building exotic tickets. Kelly Bainum's runner looks like live money being dismissed by the public.

show2LeafologyML 4/5

Leafology comes in as the 4/5 morning-line choice with a jaw-dropping 50% career win rate, and you can't simply throw her out. Evin Roman rides and Cipriano Contreras trains a horse that clearly knows how to win. At short odds for the win, she makes more sense as a show anchor in your exotics — low ceiling on the payout, but high probability of hitting the board.

Race 3

7:27 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi · Turf

A sprawling 13-horse turf claiming field with wide-open pace dynamics — the kind of race where a well-positioned horse with a solid rating can steal it at a price.

win9Funs Lil SisML 4/1

Funs Lil Sis heads our card at a 73.75 TrackWiz rating and brings the best career win percentage in the field at 20% — that's a real edge in a field this large. Fernando De La Cruz takes the mount at 4/1, providing an experienced hand for a one-mile turf trip. The combination of the highest rating and the best historical conversion rate makes her the clear selection, even in a chaotic field.

place3Dame's RocketML 20/1

Dame's Rocket is the value angle of the race — a 62.29 TrackWiz rating that ranks second overall, posted at 20/1 on the morning line. That's a massive overlay if our numbers are right. Samuel Bermudez gets the ride for trainer Nancy Adams, and with an 11% career win rate in a 13-horse field, the place probability here is well above what the odds suggest.

show8TarragonML 15/1

Tarragon brings the highest career win rate among the value runners at 16% and earns a 51.90 TrackWiz rating — enough to compete for a piece of the trifecta. Agustin Gomez rides for Luis Jurado at 15/1, and on turf over a mile, a horse with that kind of win efficiency can find a soft trip and sneak into the frame. Worth including in trifecta coverage.

Our three free looks today span a nice cross-section of the card: a maiden claimer, a claiming mile on dirt, and a claiming turf mile. El Jovero draws our attention right away in Race 1 — an 89.42 TrackWiz rating leading this maiden field at 7/5 on the morning line is the kind of number that stands up on a fast dirt surface. In Race 2, Don't Look Back checks in at 87.08 and offers a touch more value at 3/1 in what looks like a competitive but navigable claiming mile. Then we shift to turf in Race 3, where Funs Lil Sis at 4/1 is our top selection in a race that figures to be more pace-dependent — turf miles here tend to set up for closers, and that factors into how we're framing the ticket.

The through-line on the free races today: with the track playing clean and conditions favorable across both surfaces, speed figures should translate well. Don't overcomplicate it in the early going — let the numbers do the talking.

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Race 4

7:59 PM EDT

Allowance · 6 fur · Dirt

A six-furlong allowance showdown where two horses post nearly identical ratings in the low 80s, setting up a genuine speed duel that could benefit a closers from outside.

win2Tail GunnerML 6/1

Tail Gunner leads our TrackWiz ratings at 82.71 with a stellar 40% career win rate — that's an elite conversion number for the allowance level. Marcelino Pedroza, Jr. handles the reins for Anthony Granitz, a pairing worth noting. At 6/1 on the morning line, you're getting real value on a horse who wins at that clip, and the six-furlong distance on dirt should suit his profile well.

place4Texas FreeML 2/1

Texas Free is the morning-line favorite at 2/1 for a reason — a 80.46 rating, the highest average speed figure in the field tied at 56, and Fernando De La Cruz aboard for Randy Klopp. A 18% career win rate is modest, but on raw ability this horse belongs right in the mix. If Tail Gunner gets the glory, Texas Free is the most likely runner-up.

show6MitchML 3/1

Mitch sports a 40% career win rate matching Tail Gunner — the joint-best in the field — and earns a 69.78 TrackWiz rating. Cipriano Contreras sends him out with Rodney Prescott up, and at 3/1 there's enough support to suggest he's live. He's a solid show play and a must-use in trifecta tickets in a race this competitive.

Race 5

8:31 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 5 fur · Turf

A maiden special weight sprint on turf where two horses clearly separate from the pack on ratings, making this a near-binary affair at the top with a value play lurking at double digits.

win2VeolaML 5/2

Veola tops the TrackWiz ratings in this field at 87.81 and matches the top average speed figure of 57 — tied with Amani's Music but edging her out on our overall model. David Jacobson sends her out with Joseph Ramos in the irons at 5/2, and in a maiden field on turf, that pedigree and trainer combination is worth respecting. This is our top selection in Race 5.

place1Amani's MusicML 9/5

Amani's Music is the morning-line favorite at 9/5 and earns a strong 83.40 TrackWiz rating — second only to Veola. Brad Cox is one of the sharpest trainers in the game, and Fernando De La Cruz is a reliable pilot. The tight gap between her and Veola means she's almost certain to be involved at the wire; she's a near-lock for the place pool.

show5No Self ControlML 10/1

No Self Control opens at 10/1 and earns a 53.95 TrackWiz rating — the third-best mark in the field by a clear margin over the rest of the pack. Micah Meeks rides for Miguel Angel Silva, and with an average speed of 55, she has the raw ability to pick up a check if the top two beat each other up. At double digits, she's an excellent show overlay and trifecta fill.

Race 6

9:03 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 1 mi · Turf

A full 14-horse maiden special weight field on turf at a mile, with two horses bunched at the top of the ratings and a massive pack lurking beneath them — chaos is on the menu.

win10My Lunar CharmML 9/2

My Lunar Charm earns the top TrackWiz rating in this 14-horse field at 84.90 and posts a respectable average speed of 53. Irving Moncada rides for Stephen Fosdick, and at 9/2 on the morning line, this is a legitimate overlay compared to the program favorite. In a wide-open maiden field on turf, a horse rated this cleanly above the field is worth following.

place1Tainted JusticeML 2/1

Tainted Justice runs the morning line at 2/1 — market support that's hard to dismiss — and earns an 82.86 TrackWiz rating, just a hair behind our top selection. Andres Ulloa rides for Robert Gorham, and with an average speed of 53, he's right in the mix. The razor-thin rating gap between these two makes an exacta box a sensible ticket approach.

show3Engine SolML 3/1

Engine Sol stands out among the rest of the field with a 59.14 TrackWiz rating — a significant separation from the pack below him. Alberto Burgos rides for Randy Matthews at 3/1, and with the average speed to be competitive, he's the most logical third horse in trifecta combinations. The market has clearly identified him as a contender, and our numbers back that up.

Race 7

9:36 PM EDT

Stakes · 6 fur · Dirt

An 11-horse stakes sprint on dirt with a legitimate top selection but plenty of competitive runners in the 60-75 rating range — expect a full pace scenario and a potential upset.

win4Hot MiddlesML 9/2

Hot Middles tops the TrackWiz model at 84.90 with a 31% career win rate and an average speed of 55. Hannah Leahey gets the mount for Tianna Richardville, and at 9/2 there's value on the morning line for what our model sees as the class of the field. In a stakes sprint at six furlongs, a horse with this combination of rating and win percentage is a strong top selection.

place11Imagine the MoonML 7/2

Imagine the Moon comes in at 7/2 with a 74.90 TrackWiz rating and an impressive 35% career win rate. Rodney Prescott rides for Antonio Duran, and this horse's numbers suggest she consistently runs well — the question is whether she can be good enough in stakes company. She's a logical place selection given that win percentage and a rating that separates her from the mid-pack.

show6Fat ChanceML 8/1

Fat Chance posts the highest average speed figure in the field at 56 and earns a 71.61 TrackWiz rating — third-best overall — with a 33% career win rate. Mitchell Murrill rides for Tim Eggleston at 8/1, giving you real value in the exotics. A horse who runs that fast on average and converts at that rate is worth including in your trifecta at these odds.

Race 8

10:09 PM EDT

Stakes · 6 fur · Dirt

The second stakes race of the night is headlined by a horse with a 52% career win rate, but the morning-line favorite at 8/5 keeps the pace scenario intriguing in what shapes up as the night's marquee race.

win3GoodlookinjusticeML 4/1

Goodlookinjustice is the horse to beat — an 85.62 TrackWiz rating, the field's best average speed figure at 57, and an eye-popping 52% career win rate. Fernando De La Cruz takes the mount for Aaron West, and at 4/1, you're getting a meaningful price on a horse who wins more than half his starts. That win rate in a stakes field is genuinely exceptional, and our model backs it up with the top rating.

place10GoldwynML 8/5

Goldwyn is the morning-line favorite at 8/5 with a 79.94 TrackWiz rating and a 41% career win rate — the second-best conversion rate in the field. Irving Moncada rides for Randy Klopp, and this horse clearly knows how to hit the board. If Goodlookinjustice controls the pace scenario, Goldwyn is the most likely horse to follow him home.

show4SleepyML 5/1

Sleepy posts a 79.57 TrackWiz rating — third-best in the field — and a stellar 50% career win rate with a 56 average speed figure. Alberto Burgos rides for Randy Klopp at 5/1, making this a solid Klopp stable double in the exacta and trifecta slots. A horse who wins half his starts doesn't need much to find his way into the money.

Race 9

10:36 PM EDT

Allowance · 350 yd · Dirt

A 350-yard quarter-horse allowance to close the card — blink and you'll miss it, but our top two rated horses offer genuine separation from the field and a compelling exacta.

win8Flyin CowgirlML 5/1

Flyin Cowgirl earns the top TrackWiz rating in Race 9 at 84.17 with a 16% career win rate, and Luis Eduardo Luna Diaz gets the call. At 5/1, she's an attractive price for a horse our model rates highest in the field. In a quarter-horse sprint at 350 yards, early speed and rating edge are everything — and Flyin Cowgirl has both.

place3Rock Hard LoveML 9/5

Rock Hard Love comes in as the morning-line favorite at 9/5 with an 82.80 TrackWiz rating — just a tick below our top selection — and Luz Daniel Martinez rides for Anthony Cunningham. A 13% career win rate is decent for this format, and the market is clearly sweet on this horse. The tight gap between her and Flyin Cowgirl makes an exacta box between these two the smart play.

show5Dash On WillieML 4/1

Dash On Willie earns a 66.96 TrackWiz rating — a clear third-best in the field — and Isidro Banuelos rides for Anthony Cunningham at 4/1. A 12% career win rate is competitive in this format, and the Cunningham barn is saddling two of our top three selections, suggesting the trainer has this spot dialed in. He's the logical show anchor and trifecta piece.

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Bottom line: El Jovero, Don't Look Back, and Funs Lil Sis lead our free plays on a crisp, fast-track Wednesday at Horseshoe Indianapolis. The stakes sprint double in Races 7 and 8 is the highlight of the afternoon and the centerpiece of our premium exotic strategy. If you're playing the full card today, the complete analysis — pace projections, ticket breakdowns, and all 9 races — is waiting for you. Go Premium and come prepared.

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