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Race 13Bertie's WorldML 5/110:45 AM EDT

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Happy Halloween eve, horseplayers. Horseshoe Indianapolis is rolling out a 9-race Friday card under clear skies and a comfortable 58°F — ideal conditions for a full afternoon at the races. The dirt should be playing fast, and with a couple of turf routes on the back half of the card, there's plenty of variety to sink your teeth into.

The card leans heavily on maiden company, which means pace scenarios can get chaotic and first-time starter angles carry real weight. That said, there are two allowance spots mixed in — including a turf mile and a lightning-quick 330-yard quarter horse dash — that give experienced horses a chance to separate themselves from the newcomers. Lots of moving parts today, and that's exactly where TrackWiz analysis earns its keep.

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Race 1

10:45 AM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

The morning line favorite isn't the top-rated horse in this maiden claimer — Bertie's World owns a clear TrackWiz rating edge over the field and offers real value at 5/1.

win3Bertie's WorldML 5/1

Bertie's World tops the TrackWiz ratings at 74.69 — a significant gap over the morning-line favorite Three Point Seven (59.33) and the rest of this field. Trainer Antonio Duran sends out this runner with Santo Sanjur in the irons, a combo worth tracking at Horseshoe. At 5/1 on the morning line, you're getting a legitimately top-rated horse at overlay odds in a wide-open maiden claimer, which is exactly the spot to attack.

place1Three Point SevenML 7/5

Three Point Seven draws the rail and carries the public's money at 7/5, so the place pool should be juicy if Bertie's World beats him. Orlando Mojica is an experienced hand and the 59.33 rating is second-best in the field, with a matching average speed of 53. He's the logical target if you need a win-pool anchor, but the value is clearly elsewhere.

show6Velvet ReignML 7/2

Velvet Reign (rating 55.83) slots in as the third-best horse on our numbers and lands at a workable 7/2 on the morning line. Trainer Robert M. Gorham sends her out with Andres P. Ulloa up, and her average speed of 52 is in line with most of the field. She rounds out a sensible exacta/trifecta box with the top two picks.

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Race 2

11:15 AM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

J's Alley Cat owns a commanding rating advantage over a MSW sprint field where the second-best horse on paper is the public's 9/5 choice — this is a race with a clear top selection hiding behind a lukewarm morning line.

win5J's Alley CatML 3/1

J's Alley Cat posts the field's top TrackWiz rating at 77.08, a nearly 20-point cushion over the morning-line favorite Five Star (58.67). Trainer Joseph D. Davis sends this runner out with Fernando De La Cruz, a capable jockey who knows how to place horses in 5.5-furlong sprints. The 3/1 morning line actually understates the gap in our numbers — this is a horse that looks like the class of this MSW field at a price worth taking.

place1Five StarML 9/5

Five Star carries Tim Eggleston's barn confidence with Marcelino Pedroza, Jr. in the irons — that's a trainer-jockey combo to respect at any level. The 58.67 rating and average speed of 52 make him a solid second choice, and as the public's choice at 9/5, he should land at the top of most exotics. If J's Alley Cat gets loose on the lead, Five Star's profile suggests he'll be running for the minor spots.

show6Prize EyesML 7/2

Prize Eyes gives trainer Tim Eggleston a second dart in this race and actually posts the field's highest average speed figure at 54. The 55.83 rating is third-best in the field, and at 7/2 on the morning line, she's attractively priced for show tickets and trifecta coverage. Worth noting that Eggleston already has the favorite — if the barn has a true top choice, Prize Eyes could be the sneaky overlay.

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Our three free races cover the opening act of the card, and the standout among them is Maid of Steel in Race 3 — a maiden claimer going a mile on the dirt. She carries our highest rating of the free races at 89.12, and at 8/5 on the morning line she's legitimately the one to beat. The added distance of a full mile should suit her profile better than the sprinters she's likely to encounter. Keep an eye on how the early pace sets up — a hot front end in a maiden route often sets the table for a closer, and if Maid of Steel can track into position, she looks like a strong win candidate.

Bertie's World (Race 1) and J's Alley Cat (Race 2) round out the free selections in maiden company. Both sprint distances — 6 furlongs and 5½ furlongs respectively — reward horses with early foot on a fast dirt surface. J's Alley Cat opens at 3/1 in maiden special weight company, a notch above claiming level, and that morning line suggests the connections have real confidence here.

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Race 3

11:46 AM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 1 mi · Dirt

Maid of Steel dominates the TrackWiz ratings in this mile maiden claimer, but trainer Aaron M. West splits his entry between her and Livelaughloy — how you play the entry could be the key betting decision today.

win5Maid of SteelML 8/5

Maid of Steel is the standout in this field with a TrackWiz rating of 89.12 — the highest mark by a wide margin over any other horse in this race. Mitchell Murrill takes the mount, and with an average speed of 54 she's got the figures to match. Even at 8/5 on the morning line, the rating gap here is substantial enough that she's still the right side of the bet — in maiden routes, you want the most form-consistent horse, and that's Maid of Steel.

place6LivelaughloyML EVN

Livelaughloy is the stablemate to Maid of Steel under trainer Aaron M. West, and Fernando De La Cruz takes a live call at even money on the morning line. Her 60.0 rating is second-best in the field despite a below-average speed figure of 50, which hints at untapped form. West clearly likes both horses — if Maid of Steel is the A-choice, Livelaughloy figures to be the honest second option running for a share.

show2High Class BroadML 8/1

High Class Broad is the value inclusion at 8/1 on the morning line with a 58.94 TrackWiz rating — third-best in the race and the top non-West barn runner. Alberto Burgos gets the mount for trainer Jose Orantes, and an average speed of 53 gives her legitimate pace credentials for a mile on dirt. At double-digit odds in the place and show pools, she's a smart trifecta underlay.

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Race 4

12:21 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

Victory On Ice is a heavy 4/5 morning-line favorite in this maiden special weight sprint, but the TrackWiz ratings show a tighter field than the odds suggest — there's potential for some value in the exotics.

win1Victory On IceML 4/5

Victory On Ice leads our ratings at 60.0 and pairs the best average speed in the field (55) with the powerful Granitz barn and Marcelino Pedroza, Jr. in the saddle. This is a Maiden Special Weight race, meaning these runners haven't been claimed down the class ladder — the form is genuine. At 4/5, the margin for error is thin, but the combination of top figures and top connections makes her the logical single in early multi-race wagers.

place5Red Clay RunawayML 9/2

Red Clay Runaway posts a 54.17 rating and an average speed of 53 — good enough for second on our numbers in a field where most runners are clustered tightly. Joseph C. Bealmear takes the mount for trainer Randy Matthews at a reasonable 9/2 morning line. He's the most logical horse to collect a place check if the favorite runs as expected, and at nearly 5/1 he represents fair value in the exacta.

show2Fireball MailML 5/1

Fireball Mail is a first-time starter for trainer Anthony F. Cunningham with no workable speed figure on record, which is a flag — but the 53.33 TrackWiz rating is third-best in this field. Joshua Morales gets the call at 5/1 on the morning line, and Cunningham-trained debut runners are always worth a look. A show ticket at this price makes sense as trifecta protection given the unknowns.

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Race 5

12:56 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 1 mi · Turf

A wide-open 13-horse turf maiden at a mile — the morning line is spread thin across the field, but TrackWiz sees a clear top selection and a major longshot value hiding in plain sight at 15/1.

win11Very RoyalML 5/1

Very Royal tops the TrackWiz ratings in this field at 84.17 — the highest mark in the race by a solid margin — while carrying a manageable 5/1 morning line. Jane Elliott takes the call for trainer Jose Luiz Aranha, and an average speed of 53 is competitive for this level. In a 13-horse turf field where pace scenarios get complicated, having the highest-rated horse at a fair price is exactly the angle to play.

place2Honor and CourageML 15/1

Honor and Courage is the standout value in this race at 15/1 on the morning line despite posting a 65.34 TrackWiz rating — that's second-best in this field and a significant disconnect from the public's expectation. Amir Mendoza has the mount for trainer Genaro Garcia, and an average speed of 51 suggests he's been running against tougher. The place price on a horse this far underestimated by the morning line is where real overlay value lives.

show10Hard RockerML 4/1

Hard Rocker posts the field's top average speed figure at 57 — a meaningful edge in a turf route where sustained pace matters. Marcelino Pedroza, Jr. takes a live mount for Eoin G. Harty, a trainer with a strong reputation for placing horses well. At 4/1 on the morning line with a 55.0 rating, he's a solid show-price play and should factor in trifecta keys.

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Race 6

1:31 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

The morning line in this maiden claimer is badly misaligned with the TrackWiz numbers — the top-rated horse is listed at 10/1 while horses rated 20+ points lower are being offered at half those odds.

win5Man of the HourML 10/1

Man of the Hour is the biggest mismatch between our numbers and the morning line on today's card — a 76.88 TrackWiz rating going off at 10/1 in a field where the 3/1 favorite (Chondrite) checks in at just 50.18. Santo Sanjur gets the mount for trainer Keith Kinmon, and an average speed of 53 is right in the mix with the rest of this field. This is a genuine overlay: if you're looking for a longshot with top-of-field ratings, this is exactly the horse.

place7GdoubleyouML 9/2

Gdoubleyou rates second-best in the field at 70.5 and matches the average speed of co-favorites at 54. Miguel Fernandez rides for trainer Cipriano Contreras at 9/2 on the morning line — a fair price for the second-rated horse. If Man of the Hour wins at a big price, the place payoff on Gdoubleyou in an exacta could be significant.

show6Mr WestonML 8/1

Mr Weston posts the field's top average speed at 55 and a solid 67.64 TrackWiz rating — third-best in the race. Santiago Gonzalez takes the call for trainer Pablo Andrade at 8/1 on the morning line. He rounds out a trifecta trio where our top three rated horses are all priced at 8/1 or longer, which is a rare and exploitable situation.

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Race 7

2:06 PM EDT

Allowance · 1 mi · Turf

The biggest field of the day — 16 allowance runners on the turf at a mile — with two horses well clear of the pack on TrackWiz ratings and a pair of stablemates from the Klopp barn adding pace intrigue.

win1TroubleonthegreenML 3/1

Troubleonthegreen is the top-rated horse in this massive field at 87.08, and the connections are impossible to ignore — trainer Anthony J. Granitz sends him out with Marcelino Pedroza, Jr., and a 14% career win rate adds real substance to the form. His average speed of 54 is competitive for an allowance turf mile, and the 3/1 morning line reflects legitimate public respect. In a field this deep, getting the highest-rated horse at a fair price with a proven win record is the play.

place3Turbeau ManML 5/1

Turbeau Man brings a 22% career win rate to the gate — the highest in this field — and a 76.45 TrackWiz rating that puts him firmly in the mix at 5/1. Trainer Stephen V. Fosdick is a familiar name at this level, and Alberto Burgos takes the mount. That career win percentage matters in allowance company; this horse has proven he knows how to get to the winner's circle.

show16ZachML 5/1

Zach posts a 67.71 TrackWiz rating and a 14% career win rate — matching the favorite's win percentage — at 5/1 on the morning line. Trainer John Haran sends him out with Alberto Burgos up, and an average speed of 54 keeps him pace-competitive over a mile of turf. He's a legitimate third option in exotic tickets in a race where the top three on our ratings are well separated from the rest.

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Race 8

2:42 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 1 mi · Turf

Fourteen runners on the turf at a mile in this maiden claimer, and our top three picks are clustered within three points of each other on the ratings — this is a wide-open race with real value lurking at double-digit odds.

win12Union RoseML 3/1

Union Rose draws the services of Marcelino Pedroza, Jr. and posts the highest TrackWiz rating in this race at 58.09, which — while not dominant — is enough to lead a competitive field. Trainer William D. Cowans sends her out at a fair 3/1 morning line, and her average speed of 54 is among the best in the field. In turf maiden routes, pace setup matters, and Union Rose's figures suggest she should be involved at every point of call.

place3Lady BlastML 15/1

Lady Blast is the value play of this race at 15/1 on the morning line despite carrying the field's highest average speed figure at 57 — a real standout number. Miguel Fernandez pilots for trainer Rogelio Labra, and her 57.03 TrackWiz rating is only slightly below the top pick. That speed figure edge in a turf route makes her a horse to consider seriously — 15/1 in the place pool with top speed numbers is a genuine overlay.

show9Risky WaveML 4/1

Risky Wave checks in at 55.93 on the TrackWiz scale — third-best in this large field — with an average speed of 54 and a live 4/1 morning line. Victor R. Carrasco takes the mount for trainer George R. Arnold II, a combination worth respecting. She rounds out a trifecta key that offers real value if the top two hold form, and at 4/1 she's a comfortable show-ticket option as well.

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Race 9

3:22 PM EDT

Allowance · 330 yd · Dirt

The closing race is a quarter-horse-style 330-yard dash on dirt — this is an entirely different race shape than anything earlier on the card, and three horses are separated by less than a full point at the top of our ratings.

win7Jess a RiotML 3/1

Jess a Riot leads the TrackWiz ratings at 83.72 and posts a 9% career win rate in what looks like a competitive quarter-horse division. Edgar Diaz takes the mount for trainer Claudio Barraza at 3/1 on the morning line, and in a 330-yard sprint, gate speed and form consistency are everything. Our top-rated horse at a fair price in the final race of the day makes for a strong single or top of a multi-race ticket.

place3Perrys Secret GoldML 5/2

Perrys Secret Gold is the standout value angle in this race — a 25% career win rate (the highest in the field, tied with Philomina) and a 83.17 TrackWiz rating make this Tim Eggleston trainee a near-equal to the top pick on paper. Luis Eduardo Luna Diaz gets the call at 5/2 on the morning line, which is actually tighter than the win pick. With one-quarter of his career starts ending in wins, this is a horse that runs hard when conditions are right.

show2Rock Hard LoveML 6/1

Rock Hard Love is third on our ratings at 82.71 — separated from the top two by less than a full point — and represents real show-pool value at 6/1 on the morning line. Luz Daniel Martinez rides for trainer Anthony F. Cunningham, and an 11% career win rate keeps him honest. In a three-horse photo finish at 330 yards, having the third-best rated horse at 6/1 in the show pool is a bet worth making.

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Bottom line: Maid of Steel is the marquee free play, the turf races on the back end are loaded with value potential, and the Race 9 quarter horse sprint is one of the most intriguing finishes to a card we've seen at Horseshoe Indy in a while. Good weather, a fast track, and a diverse race card — that's a solid Friday formula. Full analysis, exotic ticket breakdowns, and pace projections for all nine races are waiting for subscribers. Check out TrackWiz Premium and make the most of today's card. Good luck out there.

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