Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks & Predictions — September 3, 2026

Luckies Joy is a sneaky interesting play at 12/1 on the morning line — our TrackWiz rating of 73.96 puts her in the same cluster as Rambert, despite odds that will likely clear four figures in a trifecta payout. Joseph C. Bealmear picks up the mount for trainer John Haran, and a 23% career win rate speaks to a horse who knows how to finish. At that price, she's a value-oriented place bet and a key trifecta piece.

Butch's Best ties Rambert for the field's top average speed figure at 58, making her a legitimate pace threat in a short sprint. Trainer Robert E. Dobbs, Jr. sends Mitchell Murrill to the post at 5/1, and the combination of elite speed and a fair morning-line price makes her a solid show selection. She could easily hit the board if the pace sets up honestly.

Crazy Legs Mike rates second in the field at 74.72 and lands at 8/5 on the morning line — almost as short as the win pick. Trainer John Haran sends out Amir Mendoza, and while no horse in this field has a career win (it's a maiden race), this horse's rating suggests she's been competitive. She's the natural second horse in the race and the obvious place play to pair with Powerful Justice in the exacta.

Kramer checks in with the third-best rating in the field at 68.31, a meaningful step below the top two but well clear of the remainder of the field. Andres Calleja takes the mount for trainer Brian D. Michael, and a 6/1 morning line offers a touch of value for what figures to be a legit board candidate. In a trifecta with Powerful Justice on top and Crazy Legs Mike in the middle, Kramer is the natural cap.

McGinnis comes in rated 78.04 — second best in the field by our model — and yet goes off at a juicy 4/1 morning line. Trainer Brittney M. Atras uses Amir Mendoza, and the horse's average speed figure of 53 is right in the heart of the field. In a race this large and unpredictable, having a legitimate second choice at a fair price anchoring your place wagers is exactly the right play.

Greystar is a legitimate longshot angle at 15/1, carrying a TrackWiz rating of 67.31 that places her squarely in the mix despite odds that will pay handsomely if she hits the board. Trainer Sarah E. Shaffer puts Humberto Haldar up, and in a sprawling 16-horse maiden turf field, any horse capable of finding a clean trip through the field could emerge. An average speed figure of 53 keeps her competitive, and at those odds she's worth a small show investment.

Ghost Story rates 55.00 — just a hair behind Eyael — with an average speed figure of 54 that suggests she's already seen a work tab worth respecting. Mitchell Murrill rides for trainer Robert M. Gorham at 4/1, and in a race this wide open, an experienced rider who knows the track can be a real advantage. She's the natural place horse in the sequence and a solid second leg in exacta plays.

Three Point Seven draws the rail for trainer Tim Eggleston — who also saddles No Ceiling in this race — and the 9/2 morning line suggests the market sees something here even without a recorded speed figure. Eggleston doubling up in a maiden special weight often means he's got one he genuinely likes, and the inside post in a 5½-furlong sprint is no disadvantage. She's our show pick and worth including in trifecta combinations.

Never Really Know rates a nearly identical 82.28 and is the morning-line second choice at 5/2 — meaning the market respects her even if she's not quite where our model tops out. Mitchell Murrill picks up the mount for trainer Norm W. Casse, a well-respected barn that tends to have its horses sharp on turf. A 16% career win rate mirrors Wella's, making this a genuine head-to-head at the top, and pairing them in the exacta both ways is the play.

Voluntold checks in with a 74.04 TrackWiz rating — a significant drop from the top two but well clear of the rest of this deep field — at 8/1 morning line odds that offer legitimate value. Trainer Troy Newton puts Fernando De La Cruz up, and a 12% career win rate in a 16-horse turf mile is competitive enough to hit the board. She's the clear third choice by our model and a natural show selection or trifecta anchor.

Sakra's Quest is the natural place contender with a TrackWiz rating of 81.00 and a 21% career win rate — legitimate class for this spot. Fernando De La Cruz rides for trainer Randy L. Klopp at 4/1, and an average speed figure of 55 matches Spirited Anne stride for stride on paper. If anything takes down the favorite, it's this one, and at 4/1 she's a worthwhile exacta partner.

Foxy Justice is an intriguing show play at 15/1 with a TrackWiz rating of 64.12 — well behind the top two but third in the field. Trainer Genaro Garcia gives Amir Mendoza the call, and a 16% career win rate is enough to show up on the board in a sprint if the pace dynamics set up right. At those odds, she's a live longshot to cap your trifecta tickets.

Favorite Cartel Lady is the morning-line favorite at 6/5 with a rating of 59.67 — second-best in the field — and trainer Claudio Barraza has Edgar Diaz up for a horse that the market clearly respects. The short price reflects confidence from the connections, and in a race this brief, a horse breaking alertly from the gate can be nearly impossible to catch. She's the natural place horse and likely to fight for supremacy with our top pick throughout.

Kiss My Run rates 57.50 with a 5/2 morning line — third on both counts — and trainer Jessica A. Vazquez uses Giovani Vazquez-Gomez in what appears to be an in-barn collaboration. In a maiden sprint at 300 yards, pace and gate break are everything, and a horse at 5/2 with a legitimate rating puts her squarely in the show conversation. She caps our tri naturally with the top two picks.