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Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks & Predictions — October 29, 2026

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Race 13YancopinML 8/11:30 PM EDT

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It's a crisp Thursday afternoon at Horseshoe Indianapolis — clear skies, 71°F, and the kind of autumn weather that keeps the racing surface honest. With nine races on the card spanning dirt and turf, today's program has something for every style of handicapper.

The card kicks off with a pair of Maiden Special Weight sprints and routes before shifting into claiming and allowance company mid-card. The real intrigue builds on the turf, where Races 4, 6, and 8 set up for some lively pace scenarios on a day when firm footing should reward horses that can rate and run. Whether you're here to play the early Pick 3 or grind the back half, there's plenty to work with.

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Race 1

1:30 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 1 mi · Dirt

A wide-open maiden sprint at a mile on the dirt, where TrackWiz ratings reveal a clear top-end standout at a price — but the morning line favorite isn't the one we're siding with.

win3YancopinML 8/1

Yancopin (#3) tops our TrackWiz ratings at a strong 79.79 — a significant margin over the rest of this maiden field — and goes postward at a very workable 8/1 morning line. With an average speed figure of 54, he matches several rivals on raw speed but pulls ahead on overall profile. Trainer Sarah E. Shaffer puts him in good position with jockey Joseph C. Bealmear aboard, and at a mile on the dirt, there's plenty of time for this one to find his stride late. At the morning line price, he's the clear value play in this spot.

place4Bold StandML 9/5

Bold Stand (#4) is the morning line favorite at 9/5 under trainer Eoin G. Harty, a sharp conditioner who knows how to place horses to win. His TrackWiz rating of 66.33 is second only to Yancopin in this field, and his average speed figure of 53 is right in the mix. Harty's operations tend to show up sharp first or second out, so expect this one to be running hard throughout.

show7NonnoML 5/2

Nonno (#7) posts the field's best average speed figure at 55, which is worth noting in any maiden race where raw ability can shine through. Trainer Nicholas Vaccarezza sends him out at 5/2 on the morning line, suggesting some stable confidence here. His TrackWiz rating of 57.5 slots him third in the field, making him a solid exotic piece if the top two run as expected.

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Race 2

2:02 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 6 fur · Dirt

A six-furlong maiden sprint that sets up as a two-horse battle at the top, with the morning line favorite and our top-rated horse running nearly identical profiles — something's gotta give.

win2Up N UpML 3/1

Up N Up (#2) earns the top spot on our TrackWiz ratings at 87.08, edging out Basil by just over a point — but that nudge matters. Trainer Michael E. Lauer sends him out at 3/1 on the morning line, which represents fair value given his profile, and jockey Santo Sanjur gets the call. His average speed figure of 54 ties him with several rivals, but the overall rating model accounts for more than raw speed, and Up N Up comes out on top across the board.

place6BasilML 6/5

Basil (#6) is the morning line favorite at 6/5 and for good reason — a TrackWiz rating of 85.96 puts him squarely in the top tier here. Trainer Pavel Matejka and jockey Orlando Bocachica are a formidable pairing, and his average speed of 54 matches the best in the field. If the price holds anywhere near 6/5, he'll be heavily played, so using him underneath is the prudent move.

show3Stuck in ParkML 7/2

Stuck in Park (#3) gives the trifecta ticket some depth at 7/2 on the morning line, sitting third in our ratings at 72.12 — a meaningful gap below the top two but well clear of the rest. Trainer Randy L. Klopp has a knack for placing horses right in the claiming and maiden ranks, and his 54 average speed figure keeps him competitive if either of the top selections have a troubled trip.

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TrackWiz is giving you full breakdowns on the first three races at no cost today. Race 1 features a mile dirt maiden route where our top-rated horse Yancopin comes in at a juicy 8/1 morning line — that kind of overlay is exactly where value hides in maiden company. In Race 2, Up N Up is the standout at 3/1 in a 6-furlong maiden sprint, posting the field's highest TrackWiz rating among the free races at 87.08. And in Race 3, keep an eye on Artella despite that 8/1 tag — claiming races at this level can be wide-open, and the price makes her a legitimate each-way play.

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Race 3

2:32 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

This six-furlong claiming race on dirt has a genuine pace scenario developing — several horses with speed figures in the mid-50s could set up a hot early pace, potentially setting the stage for a closer to pounce late.

win7ArtellaML 8/1

Artella (#7) is our top-rated horse in this field at 79.79 despite going off at 8/1 on the morning line — that's a pricing discrepancy worth exploiting. She carries a 28% career win rate and a solid average speed figure of 55, matching the fastest horses in the field. Trainer Shannon McGovern has her pointed perfectly for this spot, and with jockey Rodney A. Prescott in the irons, she gets a seasoned rider who can find running room in a contested pace scenario. This is the most compelling value play on the card in Race 3.

place4Unbridled DevineML 5/2

Unbridled Devine (#4) is the morning line second choice at 5/2 and backs it up with a TrackWiz rating of 75.08 — second best in this field. Her 32% career win rate is among the best here, and her average speed of 55 puts her right there with the fastest in the field. Trainer John Haran connects with Amir Mendoza, a reliable partnership that gives this one every opportunity to hit the board.

show5When's ForeverML 6/1

When's Forever (#5) offers a sneaky profile at 6/1 on the morning line — a TrackWiz rating of 69.97 that slots her solidly in the top half of this field. Her 16% career win rate is modest but she's shown consistency, and her 54 average speed keeps her pace-competitive. Trainer Joseph D. Davis sets her up in a race where the early pace could be hot, and a closer like this is exactly what benefits from that scenario.

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Race 4

3:03 PM EDT

Allowance · 1 mi · Turf

One mile on turf in allowance company, and there's a dominant figure at the top of the TrackWiz ratings — but a pair of strong runners lurk underneath and could make this a genuine three-horse race.

win4QuaintML 2/1

Quaint (#4) posts a field-best TrackWiz rating of 88.54 and goes off at a reasonable 2/1 morning line — deservedly installed as the chalk. Trainer Genaro Garcia has this one placed right in allowance company, and jockey Amir Mendoza is one of the sharper riders at this meet. With an 11% career win rate in what is a competitive class, the consistency angle matters here, and that rating edge over the field is substantial enough to make her our confident top selection.

place6GunzoML 5/1

Gunzo (#6) checks in with a TrackWiz rating of 82.11 — second in the field — and is listed at 5/1 on the morning line, which represents genuine value given how close he is to the top selection on paper. Trainer Dawn Martin sends him out with Brody Martinez aboard, and his 10% career win rate on turf at this class level is workable. He's the type who can sit just off a contested pace and pounce, making him an ideal place target.

show8Rock City KidML 5/1

Rock City Kid (#8) brings a 22% career win rate to the table — the highest of any horse in this field — and that kind of proven closing ability deserves respect at 5/1 on the morning line. His TrackWiz rating of 72.85 puts him third in the field, and trainer Shannon McGovern knows how to get horses ready for a one-mile turf test. He's the safest exotic inclusion in the race given his history of finishing in the money.

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Race 5

3:33 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Six furlongs of claiming action with a deep, competitive field — the pace figures to be honest with multiple speed horses, and our top-rated horse sits in perfect stalking position.

win7Trust the WordML 9/2

Trust the Word (#7) tops this field with a TrackWiz rating of 84.9 and goes off at 9/2 on the morning line, which is a price worth taking on the top-rated horse in a tough claiming field. A 15% career win rate is respectable at this level, and his average speed figure of 55 is among the best in the race. Trainer Gennadi Dorochenko connects with jockey Alberto Burgos here, and from post 7 he's well-positioned to sit mid-pack as the early speed sorts itself out before making a decisive move at the top of the stretch.

place4Wave With EnvyML 5/1

Wave With Envy (#4) is no pushover at 5/1 on the morning line, posting a TrackWiz rating of 78.54 — second in the field. His average speed of 54 fits well for six furlongs, and trainer Frank Lucarelli puts William Antongeorgi III aboard, a pairing that's shown positive results. The 9% career win rate might look modest, but in claiming company where fields are competitive, board finishes matter more than wins.

show2Frosty BeerML 7/2

Frosty Beer (#2) rounds out our ticket at 7/2 on the morning line with a TrackWiz rating of 77.6 and a strong average speed figure of 56 — tied for the best in the field. Trainer Pavel Matejka has another runner in the meet (Race 2's Basil), suggesting he's live on the card today. The low 5% career win rate is a flag, but raw speed in a six-furlong sprint can overcome a lot, and this one has the foot to be dangerous.

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Race 6

4:04 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 1/16 mi · Turf

A full field of thirteen goes 1 1/16 miles on the turf in claiming company — massive fields like this create chaos early, and the horse with the top rating and clearest class advantage looks like the one to beat.

win9AkkadianML 4/1

Akkadian (#9) stands out as the class of this field with a dominant TrackWiz rating of 85.62 and goes off at a very fair 4/1 morning line in a thirteen-horse field. His 14% career win rate is solid for this level, and his average speed figure of 54 matches the fastest in this group. Trainer Ethan W. West pairs him with jockey Alex Achard, an experienced hand who can handle traffic in a big field, and the 1 1/16-mile turf distance gives him time to navigate early chaos before making his run.

place8T V ChannelML 9/2

T V Channel (#8) brings a sparkling 33% career win rate to this field — by far the highest of any horse in the race — and that level of proven consistency is hard to overlook at 9/2 on the morning line. His TrackWiz rating of 61.04 sits fifth in the field, but win percentages at this level often tell a more complete story than ratings alone. Trainer David Jacobson sends him out with Fernando De La Cruz in the irons, and horses with this kind of win rate tend to find the board regularly.

show10Veneno FuturoML 6/1

Veneno Futuro (#10) offers a solid 59.06 TrackWiz rating at 6/1 on the morning line — third best in this very large field — and trainer Jamie L. Grubbs has him in a competitive spot. His 6% career win rate suggests he's found it tough to win but keeps finding his way into the money, which is exactly the profile you want in your exotic tickets for a 13-horse field. At 6/1, the show price on him in trifectas and superfectas provides real overlay value.

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Race 7

4:35 PM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

A twelve-horse starter optional claiming sprint at six furlongs on dirt — one horse in this field has a career win rate that absolutely jumps off the page, and the pace setup may hand him the ideal trip.

win4Cupid's RunawayML 3/1

Cupid's Runaway (#4) is the pick of the entire card at this level — an eye-popping 68% career win rate that towers over every other horse in this field and, frankly, over most horses we'll see all meet. His TrackWiz rating of 87.08 is tops in the race, and his average speed of 56 matches the fastest runners here. Trainer Randy L. Klopp has him at 3/1 on the morning line, and connecting with jockey Joseph D. Ramos in a starter optional claiming race suggests Klopp has this one cranked up and ready to roll. Hard to make a case against him.

place1Illegal ContactML 6/1

Illegal Contact (#1) earns our place spot with a TrackWiz rating of 73.88 and a very strong 35% career win rate — second only to Cupid's Runaway in this field. His average speed of 56 ties him with the best horses in the race, and from the rail post he could grab early position and force the pace. Trainer Randy L. Klopp runs both Cupid's Runaway and Illegal Contact — when a barn has two in the same race, they typically know which is the first choice, but Illegal Contact's numbers make him too good to leave off the board.

show3HawkeyeML 7/2

Hawkeye (#3) slots in third on our TrackWiz ratings at 72.24 with a solid 31% career win rate and an average speed of 56 — keeping pace with the top horses in this sprint on raw numbers. Trainer John Haran teams with Jose Ramos Gutierrez at 7/2 on the morning line, and this one has the pedigree of a horse that finds the board in competitive sprints. He's the logical show anchor for exactas and trifectas behind the Klopp barn.

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Race 8

5:07 PM EDT

Allowance · 1 mi · Turf

One mile on the turf in allowance company shapes up as a quality race with several well-matched runners — our top-rated horse carries the best overall rating but faces legitimate challengers from the inside.

win5Palm TreeML 5/2

Palm Tree (#5) earns the top slot with a field-best TrackWiz rating of 87.81 and gets out of the gate at a reasonable 5/2 morning line. Trainer Cipriano Contreras pairs with jockey Emmanuel Esquivel, and an 11% career win rate is solid in allowance turf company at one mile. His average speed of 54 is right at the field median, but the overall rating model puts him clearly ahead of the field — a gap that typically reflects some edge in form cycle, pace tolerance, and distance profile.

place6BerloneML 4/1

Berlone (#6) is right there with a TrackWiz rating of 80.36 at 4/1 on the morning line, and his 12% career win rate in allowance turf races shows he's no stranger to this class level. Trainer Raymond J. Paquette III, who also runs Doubledogjustice in this field, appears to have Berlone as the stable's main hope — his pairing with jockey Alex Achard is a strong one. His average speed of 55 is actually the best in the field alongside Hyperbolize, making him a live contender throughout.

show7HyperbolizeML 9/2

Hyperbolize (#7) matches Berlone's field-best average speed figure of 55 and posts a TrackWiz rating of 77.43 — third in the field. Trainer Ethan W. West also saddles Akkadian in Race 6, suggesting an active and in-form barn today. At 9/2 on the morning line with jockey Albin Jimenez, he's a legitimate third choice who can slot into the exotics without stretching.

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Race 9

5:36 PM EDT

Maiden · 300 yd · Dirt

Quarter horse action at 300 yards to close the card — in these lightning-fast maiden sprints, gate speed and trainer horsemanship are everything, and a 14-horse field means chaos is always a factor.

win6Vrs Chicago BeachML 4/1

Vrs Chicago Beach (#6) tops the TrackWiz ratings in this massive 14-horse maiden field at 85.62, earning the top selection honors at 4/1 on the morning line. Trainer Ricardo Martinez also runs One Sweet Hero in this race, giving him two shots, but Vrs Chicago Beach's significantly higher rating suggests he's the barn's primary weapon. In a 300-yard maiden, the horse with the best overall profile and a confident trainer behind it is usually the one to back — and jockey Martin Munoz gets the call on the top-rated horse for a reason.

place9Ms Sweet DynastyML 9/2

Ms Sweet Dynasty (#9) posts a strong 78.04 TrackWiz rating — second in the field — and goes off at 9/2 on the morning line. Trainer Jessica A. Vazquez, who also runs Kiss My Run in this race, has two shots but puts Giovani Vazquez-Gomez on this one as well — the same jockey on both horses, which is unusual and worth monitoring for any last-minute jockey changes. At a high rating and a fair price, she's the logical place ticket in what will be a chaotic 300-yard dash.

show5Monday TemptationsML 5/1

Monday Temptations (#5) checks in at a solid 76.07 TrackWiz rating and 5/1 on the morning line, slotting third in the field behind our top two. Trainer Tim Eggleston also runs Tempt N Tell in this race, and his experience with quarter horse racing in big fields is an asset. Luis Eduardo Luna Diaz gets the riding assignment, and in a wide-open 14-horse maiden at 300 yards, having a third horse in the mix with a strong rating at a fair price makes for a complete exotic ticket.

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Bottom line: Horseshoe Indianapolis has a well-rounded nine-race card today with real overlay opportunities in the openers and compelling turf action in the back half. Yancopin, Up N Up, and Artella headline the free plays, while Quaint and Palm Tree are the names to watch for subscribers. Head over to TrackWiz's premium plan to get the full card analysis, pace maps, and exotic ticket breakdowns before first post. Good luck out there — bet smart.

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