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Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks & Predictions — July 9, 2026

Thursday, July 9, 202610 racesHorseshoe Indianapolis

It's a warm, partly cloudy Thursday at Horseshoe Indianapolis — 84°F with no rain in the forecast — and that means a fast, consistent dirt surface for most of the day's action. Ten races are on the board, mixing sprints, two-turn routes, and a pair of quarter-horse dashes that close out the card.

What makes today interesting is the surface split. Races 5 and 7 head to the turf, and with dry conditions holding all week, the grass should be playing fair and fast — a scenario that typically rewards horses with proven turf form over those taking a surface shot. Meanwhile, the dirt looks prime for speed on the front end, so pace scenarios up front could be crucial in the sprint races.

Three races are open to all TrackWiz readers, with full premium breakdowns available for the remaining seven. There's some genuine value scattered across this card — including at least one longshot worth a serious look.

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Race 1

6:10 PM EDT

Allowance · 1 1/16 mi · Dirt

A clear class standout anchors this opener, but two live prices make the exacta and trifecta worth constructing carefully in this 1 1/16-mile allowance.

win4Terminally HandsomML 6/5

Terminally Handsom carries the biggest TrackWiz rating in the field at 89.71 — a substantial gap over the second-best horse — and draws the morning-line favoritism at 6/5 for good reason. Trainer Tianna Richardville saddles three horses today, showing deep confidence in this barn, and Joseph D. Ramos gets the call on the top pick. The 1 1/16-mile dirt route should suit a horse whose profile screams class over this field. The win percentage is modest at 10%, but that rating edge is hard to dismiss.

place5Ready to SeizeML 3/1

Ready to Seize is the logical main danger at 3/1 on the morning line, backed by a solid 75.34 TrackWiz rating and a 14% career win rate. Trainer Michael E. Lauer puts Evin A. Roman aboard, a respectable combination for a horse that matches the top speed figure of 54 in the field. At fair odds, Ready to Seize looks like a natural for underneath slots.

show6Star PromiseML 4/1

Star Promise is the sneaky inclusion here — a 40% career win rate is the best in the entire field by a wide margin, suggesting this horse knows how to finish the job. The 44.54 rating is mid-pack, but that win percentage tells you trainer Tianna Richardville has this runner in form when conditions are right. At 4/1, there's enough value to include in trifecta tickets.

Race 2

6:41 PM EDT

Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

Tim Eggleston sends out two runners in this 5.5-furlong claiming sprint, including our top pick, creating an interesting pace dynamic with a well-matched field.

win6Jordans DealML 3/1

Jordans Deal heads our analysis with the top TrackWiz rating at 87.08 in a field where only Swift Bee comes close. Trainer Tim Eggleston, who also saddles Air Up There, clearly has his barn clicking — and Mitchell Murrill is a solid pilot for a short sprint at 5.5 furlongs on dirt. The 3/1 morning line offers reasonable value for a horse this far ahead of the pack on our ratings model.

place2Swift BeeML 5/2

Swift Bee is the main speed threat here with a TrackWiz rating of 80.92 and the second-best average speed figure in the race at 54. Trainer Tomas Medina puts Alberto Burgos up at 5/2, making this the public's second choice — and rightfully so. If Jordans Deal encounters any trouble, Swift Bee is positioned to steal the show.

show5Air Up ThereML 7/2

Air Up There brings a 16% career win rate — best in the field — along with a 65.68 rating that sits third overall. Trainer Tim Eggleston running two horses in the same race can sometimes mean one acts as a pace helper for the other, but Air Up There's record suggests this horse competes on its own merits. At 7/2, it's a reasonable show anchor for multi-leg tickets.

Race 3

7:12 PM EDT

Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

The morning-line favorite is NOT the TrackWiz top pick in this 5.5-furlong claiming affair — Prayer's Beauty lurks at 8/1 with the best rating in a wide-open field.

win4Prayer's BeautyML 8/1

Prayer's Beauty is a genuine value play — the public has installed Patty Van Twinkle at 7/5, but our analysis puts Prayer's Beauty on top with a 79.79 rating that beats every horse in the field. A 25% career win rate is strong for this level, and trainer Tim Eggleston, who showed up well in Race 2, keeps the momentum going. Mitchell Murrill rides, and at 8/1 you're getting a horse with legitimate credentials at a generous price.

place2La OrgullosaML 4/1

La Orgullosa is one of only two horses in the field with a career win percentage over 20%, checking in at 23%. The 68.75 TrackWiz rating is second in the race, and trainer Joseph D. Davis has two runners here, showing barn confidence. At 4/1, Micah Meeks has enough horse to challenge for a piece.

show1Keen Ice SightML 3/1

Keen Ice Sight brings a 65.99 rating and a 21% career win percentage — both figures that hold up well in this field. Trainer Raymond J. Paquette III puts Joseph M. Romero in the irons at 3/1, which is the morning-line chalk for show in our structure. Speed matches with the field at 54, and this horse has the tactical profile to grab a share in a sprint.

Our three free races today span allowance and claiming company, and they're a nice sampler of what the full card has to offer. Terminally Handsom opens things up in Race 1 at 6/5 on the morning line — a short price, but our model backs it up with an 89.71 rating, suggesting a legitimate top-of-the-class effort. In Race 2, Jordans Deal comes in at a more digestible 3/1 in a 5½-furlong sprint — the kind of price that makes a confident play feel like real value.

The one to get excited about in the free tier is Prayer's Beauty in Race 3 — an 8/1 shot on the morning line that our analysis has rated at 79.79. In a claiming sprint, that combination of outsider odds and a solid TrackWiz score is exactly the type of angle that keeps us coming back. Don't overlook her.

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Race 4

7:43 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Ad Litteram comes in as a near-prohibitive 4/5 favorite, but a TrackWiz show-pick longshot at 10/1 makes the trifecta worth playing deep in this six-furlong claiming sprint.

win1Ad LitteramML 4/5

Ad Litteram sits atop our model with a perfect 90.0 TrackWiz rating — the ceiling score in this field — and trainer Randy L. Klopp sends out the likely favorite at 4/5. Micah Meeks takes the mount, a reliable combination at Horseshoe Indianapolis. The 12% career win rate isn't flashy, but the rating margin over the rest of this field is significant enough that fading this horse is a tough sell.

place2B On the LooseML 4/1

B On the Loose has the second-best rating in the race at 83.55 and a 10% career win rate, but it's the speed figure of 54 — a tick above the favorite's 53 — that catches the eye. Trainer Jonathan Nance sends out Rodney A. Prescott at 4/1, making this a reasonable exacta partner with the chalk. If the pace sets up for a closer, B On the Loose has the profile to benefit.

show6Guyana's EclipseML 10/1

Rating board at 70.6 • 25% career wins. Ridden by Irving Moncada. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.88 sec/furlong. 1 wins and placed in 2 of 4 races on Dirt tracks.

Race 5

8:14 PM EDT

Allowance · 1 1/16 mi · Turf

The turf allowance at 1 1/16 miles looks wide open on paper, but two overlooked runners at 8/1 dominate our ratings — pointing toward a potential upset in Race 5.

win4AsteriaML 8/1

Asteria goes at 8/1 on the morning line despite owning the best TrackWiz rating in the field at 79.79. Trainer Anna Navarrete puts Santo Sanjur up, and on a turf route at 1 1/16 miles, pace — the ability to settle and close — matters more than raw speed. Asteria's 14% career win rate is steady, and the rating gap over the public's likely choice makes this a genuine value play.

place8Chere AmiaML 8/1

Chere Amia is another 8/1 runner with a 65.74 rating, making trainer Aaron M. West's charge one of the most overlooked horses on the board. Mitchell Murrill rides, and while the 8% career win rate is modest, turf routes can be forgiving for horses with the right tactical setup. The combination of top-three rating and double-digit odds is the definition of a place-bet overlay.

show7Coach Albert LadyML 10/1

Coach Albert Lady sits at 10/1 with a 63.07 TrackWiz rating and an 18% career win percentage — respectable credentials for a horse at this price. Trainer Rodolphe Brisset and jockey Marcelino Pedroza Jr. form a professional combination, and the 1 1/16-mile turf trip suits horses with a sustained running style. A sneaky trifecta inclusion at a price that could pay nicely.

Race 6

8:45 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 1 1/16 mi · Dirt

This maiden special weight at 1 1/16 miles on dirt is dominated by first-time starters with limited data, making it a wide-open puzzle — but two horses separate themselves on our model.

win4Speight KnightML 7/5

Speight Knight tops the TrackWiz ratings in this maiden field at 59.33 and draws the 7/5 morning-line favoritism under trainer Tim Eggleston, who's had a very active day at this meeting. Marcelino Pedroza Jr. takes the mount, a sharp booking. In a maiden race where most horses carry zero career wins, the rating edge and trainer form are the most reliable signals we have.

place5Turbo DuckML 9/5

Turbo Duck is nearly as well-regarded by our model at 53.78 and draws 9/5 odds, making this a barn-vs-barn duel at the top of the market. Trainer Tracey J. Wisner sends out Hannah Leahey at a price that reflects legitimate public support. In maiden races, closeness in ratings often means closeness at the wire — these two look like the right 1-2 combination.

show2Ooh My BobML 30/1

Ooh My Bob looks like a massive overlay at 30/1 — the third-best rating in the field at 42.97, trained by Devarus Douglass who also sends out stablemate Lovers Trap. In a field this uncertain, that rating edge at 30/1 is worth a few dollars on the nose or as a show anchor in trifectas. An average speed of 52 is below the front two, but the price more than compensates for the downside.

Race 7

9:16 PM EDT

Allowance · 1 mi · Turf

A nine-horse turf allowance at one mile sets up as a battle between a dominant-rated morning-line overlayer and a proven winner who could control the pace.

win2QuaintML 9/2

Quaint is our top selection with a TrackWiz rating of 84.9 — by far the best in this nine-horse turf field — and a 25% career win rate that backs up the model. Trainer Genaro Garcia puts Marcelino Pedroza Jr. in the irons at 9/2, a combination that should find rhythm on the one-mile turf trip. The gap between Quaint and the rest of the field is substantial enough to make this a confident top selection.

place8Rock City KidML 4/1

Rock City Kid brings the best career win percentage in the race at 33% — one in three starts results in a win, which is elite production at this level. Trainer Shannon McGovern and jockey Rodney A. Prescott team up at 4/1, and the 77.54 rating ranks second in the field. If Quaint falters, Rock City Kid has the profile to pick up the pieces.

show7Our JalapenoML 10/1

Our Jalapeno is an intriguing piece at 10/1 — the 76.85 rating is third-best in the entire field, yet the public has largely overlooked this runner. Trainer Robert E. Dobbs Jr. sends out Evin A. Roman, and the 55 average speed figure ties for the best in the race. The 2% career win rate is a concern, but the speed and rating argue this horse competes well even without many trips to the winner's circle.

Race 8

9:47 PM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 1 mi · Turf

An eleven-horse starter optional claiming mile on turf is headed by two closely matched favorites — but value lurks at bigger prices in what shapes up as a contentious field.

win9Go TownML 6/5

Go Town is our top pick with an 84.61 TrackWiz rating and a 27% career win rate — one of the best win percentages among the top horses on the card today. Trainer Rene Cazares Jr. books Joseph M. Romero for this one-mile turf test, and the 6/5 morning-line price reflects well-deserved market confidence. The average speed of 54 ties for the best in the field, and this horse looks like a legitimate single in multi-race wagers.

place4Sassy KatieML 5/1

Sassy Katie is essentially a dead-heat with the top pick on our model at 84.17 — just a sliver behind Go Town — and carries a 26% career win rate that is almost identical. Trainer Robert Pompell puts Alexander Bendezu aboard at 5/1, which looks like underlay territory given how close these two are on ratings. An easy choice to run underneath in exactas.

show11End of InnocenceML 6/1

End of Innocence rounds out our ticket at 6/1 with a 72.52 rating and a 23% career win percentage. Trainer John Haran puts Amir Mendoza up, and this horse's numbers sit comfortably third in the field. In a wide-open 11-horse field, the combination of solid rating, competitive win percentage, and fair odds makes End of Innocence a dependable show anchor.

Race 9

10:15 PM EDT

Allowance · 300 yd · Dirt

The 300-yard quarter-horse sprint brings an 11-horse field where speed out of the gate is everything — our picks deliver a clear 1-2-3 stacked on ratings.

win5Sydney JackML 7/2

Sydney Jack tops the field with an 86.35 TrackWiz rating and a 25% career win rate — strong credentials for a horse going against 10 rivals in a race decided in a matter of seconds. Trainer Tim Eggleston has had a productive day on this card, and Rolando Del Rio Pina takes the reins at 7/2 morning line. In a 300-yard sprint where breaks and raw ability dominate, the rating advantage here is significant.

place4Last Game LadyML 5/2

Last Game Lady has the second-best rating in the race at 80.99 and goes off as the 5/2 morning-line second choice — the public is on the right horse for the place spot. Trainer Felix Barraza sends out Martin Munoz, and this mare's 18% career win rate shows she can fire on her best day. A natural exacta partner with Sydney Jack.

show11Remember Da QueenML 5/1

Remember Da Queen is our show selection at 5/1 with a 68.48 TrackWiz rating and a 22% career win percentage — third in both categories among this full field. Trainer Tim Eggleston, who also trains Sydney Jack, has two runners here, which is a pattern worth noting for potential stable form. Luis Eduardo Luna Diaz gets the call, and at 5/1, this is a solid trifecta anchor.

Race 10

10:43 PM EDT

Maiden · 400 yd · Dirt

A wide-open maiden 400-yard quarter-horse sprint closes out the card, with one standout dominating a field of first-time starters on pure model score.

win1Sizzzling HeartML 2/1

Sizzzling Heart is the clear model favorite at an 88.54 TrackWiz rating — the best score among all horses in Race 10 by a considerable margin — and goes off at 2/1 on the morning line. Trainer Anthony F. Cunningham puts Luz Daniel Martinez aboard for this 400-yard maiden sprint, where getting out of the gate cleanly is paramount. In a field where no horse has a career win, that rating dominance is the most reliable signal available.

place4Hh Chasing CjML 9/2

Hh Chasing Cj checks in with a 65.16 rating — third best in the field — and draws the 9/2 morning line with Yovani Flores-Munoz up for trainer Shawna Martin. In maiden company, the middle of the ratings pack can easily land a place check, and this horse's profile as a legitimate second-best competitor makes it the natural place selection. Solid underneath option in exactas.

show9Ivory JaynML 12/1

Ivory Jayn brings a 59.64 TrackWiz rating at 12/1 — a price that feels generous for a horse ranked in the top four in this maiden field. Trainer Hector J. Sanchez sends out Francisco Quintero, and in a 400-yard maiden sprint, chaos is the great equalizer. At 12/1, the value case for Ivory Jayn in trifectas is compelling even acknowledging the uncertainty of maiden quarter-horse racing.

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Today's best bets start with Terminally Handsom and Jordans Deal in the early going, with Prayer's Beauty as the longshot angle to watch in Race 3. For the full card — including Ad Litteram's 4/5 morning line in Race 4, the turf value play Asteria at 8/1 in Race 5, and our complete exotic strategies — it's all available to TrackWiz subscribers. Good luck at the windows today.

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