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Race 16Toll Booth WillyML 4/11:30 PM EST

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Toll Booth Willy is our free best bet on today's card — this horse tops Race 1 (Maiden Special Weight, 1 mile on dirt) with a TrackWiz rating of 85.62, the fastest recent speed figure in the field at 12.29 sec/furlong, and a perfect 3-for-3 in-the-money record on the dirt surface. At 4/1 on the morning line, there's genuine value here against a maiden field.

Conditions at Horseshoe Indianapolis couldn't be much friendlier on this Veterans Day afternoon — clear skies, 62°F, and what should be a consistent, fast dirt surface all day. That kind of stable footing tends to reward horses with real speed figures, which is exactly the angle we're leaning on across the card.

Ten races are on the slate today, mixing maiden specials, allowances, and claimers across both the dirt and turf. The turf races (3, 5, and 7) are worth watching closely given the mild temperatures, and the late-card features a 350-yard quarter-horse-style sprint in Race 10 that should bring plenty of action. Plenty of reasons to stay through the last race today.

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Race 1

1:30 PM EST

Maiden Special Weight · 1 mi · Dirt

A maiden dirt mile with zero career wins across the board — but the form spread is real, with Toll Booth Willy's rating of 85.62 towering over a field where the next-best cluster sits in the mid-50s. All runners are unproven on pace, so early position could matter more than style.

win6Toll Booth WillyML 4/1

Toll Booth Willy (#6) is the class of this field by a wide margin — an 85.62 TrackWiz rating that ranks first and laps the competition. The key stat: he's placed in all three of his dirt starts and has hit the board in his last three races, giving him a 100% in-the-money rate that no one else in this maiden field can touch. His recent race speed came in at 12.29 sec/furlong, fastest among horses with figures, and our simulations gave him the win in 28% of 10,000 runs. The knock is his workout pace (12.50, ranked 5th in the last month), but his race-day consistency is what sets him apart.

place1True EssenceML 5/2

True Essence (#1) draws the rail and comes in with the top workout figures of anyone in the field over the last month — 11.85 sec/furlong, ranked first. That's a meaningful edge in a maiden race where polish matters, and her 50% in-the-money rate shows she's been competitive. Brad Cox conditions her, an 'A'-graded barn, and she ranked second in recent race speed (12.64 sec/furlong), making her a logical underlier to Toll Booth Willy.

show4Charge MeML 3/1

Charge Me (#4) is another Brad Cox trainee, which immediately puts her on the right side of the ledger — Cox is an 'A' barn and doesn't waste entries in maiden fields. Without race speed figures available, we're leaning on her 56.67 TrackWiz rating (3rd in the field) and Fernando De La Cruz in the irons, an 'A-' jockey grade who knows how to place a horse. At 3/1 on the morning line, she's a reasonable show inclusion in exotics.

We ran Race 1 10,000 times. Most wins:

6Toll Booth Willy28%
1True Essence20%
4Charge Me16%

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The free spotlight shines squarely on Toll Booth Willy in Race 1. The key angle here is consistency: three dirt starts, three in-the-money finishes. That's not luck — that's a horse who shows up every time the surface suits him. Pair that with the top speed figure in the field and a morning line that respects but doesn't undervalue him, and you've got a legitimate best-bet profile at a price worth playing.

The dirt is projected to be fast and even under clear afternoon skies, which is exactly the kind of surface that rewards horses with genuine speed — and Toll Booth Willy checks that box. If you're only playing one race today, this is the one TrackWiz is comfortable pointing casual fans toward.

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Race 2

2:05 PM EST

Allowance · 1 mi 70 yd · Dirt

An allowance mile-and-70 on the dirt where Infinite Speed holds a clear ratings advantage at 88.54, but the pace scenario is murky with all runners listed as unproven — making the second tier interesting at prices. Mi Sargento and Powerful Justice offer some value angles worth exploring.

win2Infinite SpeedML 2/1

Infinite Speed (#2) tops the TrackWiz ratings at 88.54 — a full 17 points clear of the next rival — and has placed in his last three races, showing consistent form. His dirt record is legitimate: two wins and six placings from 12 starts on the surface. The 46% in-the-money career rate and a 15% career win clip across the board make him a deserving favorite, and he won 31% of our 10,000 simulations. His recent race speed (12.56 sec/furlong) ranks third in the field, so he's not the fastest in the recent figures, but the overall profile is comfortably the best here.

place1Powerful JusticeML 6/1

Powerful Justice (#1) is a legit value play at 6/1 on the morning line. He's the speed figure leader in this race (12.26 sec/furlong, ranked first), has placed in four of his last six outings, and the Ramos/Klopp jockey-trainer combo has clicked at a 20% win rate and 48% in-the-money rate over the past year. A 45% career in-the-money rate and 18% career win rate round out a profile that makes him a strong place candidate and perhaps more.

show6Mi SargentoML 3/1

Mi Sargento (#6) brings back-to-back placings and four money finishes in his last six races — the kind of recent form that keeps a horse competitive at the show position. His 69.34 TrackWiz rating ranks third, and at 3/1 on the morning line he's fairly priced. The concern is a modest career win percentage (7%) and a 33% in-the-money career rate, but his current form cycle says he's running well right now.

We ran Race 2 10,000 times. Most wins:

2Infinite Speed32%
6Mi Sargento17%
1Powerful Justice17%

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Race 3

2:36 PM EST

Claiming · 1 1/16 mi · Turf

A 14-horse turf claiming marathon that's wide open — the top TrackWiz rating belongs to Candle's Legacy at 76.88, but Cloudy Lass (73.65) and Ribadeo (69.18) are right there, and Union Empress brings a remarkable six-for-six in-the-money streak into the gate. Expect plenty of movement in a full field on the green.

win9Candle's LegacyML 10/1

Candle's Legacy (#9) tops the TrackWiz ratings at 76.88 and ranks second in recent race speed at 12.21 sec/furlong — only Miss Teca has a faster figure in this field. A 16% career win rate is respectable for a claimer, and the fact that she's placed in each of her last two races shows current form. Dylan Machado has a 17% win rate and 48% in-the-money rate over the past year. At 10/1, she's the kind of overlay our sims love — winning 11% of 10,000 runs at a price that implies roughly 9%.

place5Cloudy LassML 4/1

Cloudy Lass (#5) has cashed in four of her last six races and owns a 75% in-the-money rate — by far the highest in this field. She's also two-for-three at Horseshoe Indianapolis and has placed in four of five at medium distance. The concern is that her recent race speed ranks 12th (12.71 sec/furlong), so she's not blazing figures, but her consistency and local course knowledge make her a strong place contender.

show13RibadeoML 5/1

Ribadeo (#13) is a tricky inclusion — the Fernando De La Cruz/Tim Eggleston combo has a 25% win rate and 48% in-the-money rate over the past year, and he has one win and two placings from three starts at this distance. The problems are real: he has zero turf placings in his career and is coming off 30-plus days of rest when he clearly prefers shorter layoffs. If he handles the turf today, the form at this trip is undeniable — but it's a conditional show play at best.

We ran Race 3 10,000 times. Most wins:

5Cloudy Lass16%
13Ribadeo13%
9Candle's Legacy11%

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Race 4

3:07 PM EST

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

A six-furlong dirt claimer where the top two rated horses — Sakra's Quest (85.62) and Indiana Smoke Show (83.29) — are separated by just a few points, setting up a likely duel between the two most consistent horses in the field. Eye Shadow lurks as a legit third option at the same 4/1 morning line.

win4Sakra's QuestML 4/1

Sakra's Quest (#4) is the top-rated horse in this field at 85.62 and brings the fastest recent race speed figure to the table at 12.12 sec/furlong — that's the kind of combination that wins sprint races. A 25% career win rate and four placings in the last six outings speak to genuine class, and the dirt record is extensive: four wins and eight placings from 16 starts on the surface. Fernando De La Cruz gets the mount with his 'A-' jockey grade, and our sims gave Sakra's Quest the win in 25% of 10,000 runs.

place2Indiana Smoke ShowML 4/1

Indiana Smoke Show (#2) is barely a half-step behind in the ratings (83.29) and has been remarkably consistent — placed in four of the last six races and three straight entering today. His recent race speed ranks third at 12.33 sec/furlong. At 4/1 on the morning line and with a 47% career in-the-money rate, he's a natural place play if Sakra's Quest gets the win. The combo of a solid rating and current form makes him a chalky but reliable spot.

show7Eye ShadowML 4/1

Eye Shadow (#7) deserves credit here — a 73.94 TrackWiz rating (third in the field), second-fastest recent speed figure at 12.27 sec/furlong, and multiple wins on this surface/distance combination. The Mendoza/Haran jockey-trainer team has clicked at an 18% win rate and 55% in-the-money rate over the past year, which is a strong partnership stat. At the same 4/1 as the top two, there's real value in using Eye Shadow underneath in exotics.

We ran Race 4 10,000 times. Most wins:

4Sakra's Quest25%
2Indiana Smoke Show23%
7Eye Shadow19%

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Race 5

3:38 PM EST

Allowance · 1 1/16 mi · Turf

A deep 11-horse allowance on the turf at a mile-and-a-sixteenth, and Which Side R U On (87.08) looks like a deserving favorite — but Troubleonthegreen (78.73) and Governor Ron (67.70) have course and distance records that make this more than a one-horse race. The spacing between the top three and the rest of the field is noticeable.

win1Which Side R U OnML 3/1

Which Side R U On (#1) is the standout — a 87.08 TrackWiz rating that leads the field, the fastest recent race speed figure at 12.03 sec/furlong, and an extraordinary 85% in-the-money rate. She's placed in five of her last six races and five straight entering today, with a 28% career win percentage that reflects genuine ability. Santo Sanjur gets the call and brings a 'B+' jockey grade. Our simulations gave her the top win share at 25% of 10,000 runs, and at 3/1 morning line, that's fair value.

place7TroubleonthegreenML 7/2

Troubleonthegreen (#7) is the most consistent horse in this field by one measure that matters most — six-for-six in-the-money in her last six races, and she's placed in all five of her medium-distance starts. A 25% career win rate and 87% in-the-money rate put her right alongside the favorite in terms of reliability. Marcelino Pedroza Jr. rides, bringing a 'B+' jockey grade. At 7/2, she's a sound place play for anyone keying the top two.

show8Governor RonML 4/1

Governor Ron (#8) has earned his inclusion here — three wins and seven placings from nine turf starts tell a consistent surface story, and two wins and five placings from six starts at this exact distance are elite course-and-distance stats. The concern is a short layoff when he performs better with more rest, so he may not be at his absolute peak today. At 4/1, he's legitimate for exotics, and his 13% sim win share at those odds represents mild overlay value.

We ran Race 5 10,000 times. Most wins:

1Which Side R U On25%
7Troubleonthegreen18%
8Governor Ron13%

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Race 6

4:10 PM EST

Maiden Special Weight · 1 mi · Dirt

Victory On Ice looks like a boat-riding favorite in this maiden dirt mile — her 88.54 rating tops the field and her 3-for-3 dirt in-the-money record is the clearest credential on the board. The intrigue is whether Tricked You or Bignetti can steal a piece at a price.

win6Victory On IceML 2/1

Victory On Ice (#6) is the class of this field — an 88.54 TrackWiz rating (first overall), the fastest recent race speed figure at 12.04 sec/furlong, and a perfect 3-for-3 in-the-money record on the dirt. She's placed in each of her last three races and has a 100% in-the-money rate. The one flag worth noting is a distance change today, as she's been having success at a different trip. That said, she won 33% of our 10,000 simulations — the highest of anyone in the field — and the Anthony Granitz barn ('B-' grade) clearly has her ready.

place8Tricked YouML 5/1

Tricked You (#8) is an interesting second choice at 5/1 — he's placed in two of three starts at this exact mile distance and ranks third in recent race speed at 12.79 sec/furlong. His 67.80 TrackWiz rating (second in the field) puts him well clear of the mid-tier runners. Santo Sanjur takes the mount with a 'B+' jockey grade, and his sim win share of 15% at 5/1 odds suggests mild value. He's the most logical horse to pick up a piece if Victory On Ice hits any trouble.

show4BignettiML 9/2

Bignetti (#4) brings a 54.17 TrackWiz rating (third in the field) and a 50% in-the-money rate from his career starts — solid numbers for a maiden. Jonathan Nance trains ('A-' grade) and Joseph Ramos ('B+' jockey) rides, which is a quality connections pairing. The concern is a recent race speed figure that ranked eighth (13.22 sec/furlong) — not the kind of number that projects an easy pace win — but for a third-place exotic spot, his rating and in-the-money history make him a reasonable inclusion.

We ran Race 6 10,000 times. Most wins:

6Victory On Ice33%
8Tricked You15%
4Bignetti14%

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Race 7

4:41 PM EST

Claiming · 1 mi · Turf

A full 12-horse turf claiming mile where Never Really Know holds the top rating (85.62) but faces a wide-open field — Risk and Regret (66.74) and Differently (62.82) are legitimate threats with strong turf resumes of their own. The class drop for a few horses makes this more complicated than it looks on paper.

win1Never Really KnowML 4/1

Never Really Know (#1) is the top-rated horse in this field at 85.62 and owns the fastest recent race speed figure at 12.15 sec/furlong — a meaningful edge in a turf mile. His record at this exact distance is excellent: two wins and four placings from six starts. Mitchell Murrill gets the call with an 'A-' jockey grade, and a 22% career win rate and 55% in-the-money rate show he runs hard more often than not. He's placed in three of his last five, and our sims gave him the top win share at nearly 25% of 10,000 runs.

place4Risk and RegretML 9/2

Risk and Regret (#4) has a resume built for this spot — two wins and seven placings from 13 turf starts is a legit surface record, and he's placed in each of his last two races entering today. Rodney Prescott brings a 'B+' jockey grade, and the horse is coming in off a claiming price reduction from $16,000 to $12,500, which is a meaningful class relief. At 9/2 morning line, he offers real place value with a 14% sim win share.

show6DifferentlyML 8/1

Differently (#6) is the value play for show and exotics — three wins and nine placings from 15 turf starts put him among the most experienced and productive turf runners in the field. He ranks second in recent race speed at 12.28 sec/furlong and third in workouts. The concern is his age (six years old, typically past peak), but his current figures say he's still competitive. At 8/1, winning 11% of our sims, he's a mild overlay worth including underneath.

We ran Race 7 10,000 times. Most wins:

1Never Really Know25%
4Risk and Regret14%
6Differently11%

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Race 8

5:13 PM EST

Allowance · 6 fur · Dirt

Hot Middles sets up as a dominant favorite in this allowance six-furlong dirt race — her 87.08 TrackWiz rating and eight-race in-the-money streak are the kind of credentials that separate a horse from its field. Werk It Wendy and The Kid Pataky have the best credentials among those trying to find the exacta.

win3Hot MiddlesML 3/1

Hot Middles (#3) is in a different class here — an 87.08 TrackWiz rating (first in the field), the fastest recent race speed figure at 11.70 sec/furlong, and she's placed in each of her last eight starts. Eight wins and 17 placings from 20 dirt starts is a historic dirt record, and an 80% in-the-money rate and 38% career win rate make her one of the most reliable horses in any field she enters. She won 26% of our 10,000 simulations. Hannah Leahey gets the mount — a 'C+' jockey grade is the one mild concern, but the horse is good enough to overcome connections.

place8Werk It WendyML 7/2

Werk It Wendy (#8) is the most logical underneath horse — a 72.92 TrackWiz rating (second in the field), placed in her last two races, and a career resume that features six wins and 14 placings from 19 dirt starts. A 73% in-the-money rate and 31% career win rate show she's a legit Grade-A claimer. Robert Dobbs Jr. trains ('A' grade), and at 7/2, she's a fair price to run second to Hot Middles.

show5The Kid PatakyML 8/1

The Kid Pataky (#5) adds another layer to the exotic puzzle — a 71.73 TrackWiz rating (third), the second-fastest recent speed figure at 11.84 sec/furlong, and eight wins and 18 placings from 24 dirt starts. A 72% in-the-money rate and 32% career win rate are outstanding marks. He's placed in four of his last six races, showing current form is intact. At 8/1 on the morning line, this is legitimate value for a trifecta or exacta underneath the top two.

We ran Race 8 10,000 times. Most wins:

3Hot Middles26%
8Werk It Wendy18%
5The Kid Pataky12%

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Race 9

5:48 PM EST

Maiden Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

A maiden claiming sprint with a clear two-horse battle at the top — Well Hey There (87.81) and Tiva (85.20) are separated by less than a point in TrackWiz ratings, while the rest of the field trails by 30-plus points. This one looks like it comes down to those two, and the order could be determined by pace and post.

win8Well Hey ThereML 5/2

Well Hey There (#8) earns the top spot by the slimmest of margins — an 87.81 TrackWiz rating (first overall) and a 57% in-the-money career rate that reflects consistent effort. She's placed in her last two races and ranks second in recent race speed at 12.72 sec/furlong. Four placings from seven dirt starts shows the surface suits her, and Santo Sanjur takes the mount with a 'B+' jockey grade. Our sims gave her a 31% win share in 10,000 runs — essentially deadlocked with Tiva — which makes this a genuine photo at the top.

place4TivaML 9/5

Tiva (#4) is the other half of this two-horse show — an 85.20 TrackWiz rating (second), the fastest recent race speed figure in the field at 12.32 sec/furlong, and she's placed in four of her last seven dirt starts and hit the board in each of her last four races. A 50% in-the-money rate and the Jonathan Nance ('A-') barn make her a confident place play. Rodney Prescott ('B+' jockey) rides, and at 9/5 morning line she'll go off as a co-favorite — the place payoff might be thin, but she's as reliable a spot here as any.

show5PiousML 3/1

Pious (#5) is a distant but logical third piece of the puzzle — a 53.90 TrackWiz rating (third in the field) and third-fastest recent speed at 12.74 sec/furlong. Amir Mendoza gets the mount with a 'B+' jockey grade. The concerns are real: only one placing in the last six races and a poor record at this track specifically. But with the top two racing each other hard, there's a scenario where Pious picks up a piece of a tiring pace at 3/1. Keep her slim in the trifecta.

We ran Race 9 10,000 times. Most wins:

4Tiva31%
8Well Hey There31%
5Pious14%

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Race 10

6:15 PM EST

Allowance · 350 yd · Dirt

A 350-yard dirt allowance — quarter horse territory — and the top of the ratings is a genuine two-horse battle: Wr Hott Shott (85.62) and Tw Trumps Secrets (82.80) are separated by less than three points, with Ap Miss Lunas Tide (73.48) sitting a tier below. Speed figures at 350 yards come down to fractions of a second, and both top picks can really fly.

win1Wr Hott ShottML 4/1

Wr Hott Shott (#1) is the top-rated horse at 85.62 and owns the fastest recent race speed figure in the field at 11.09 sec/furlong — a critical edge at a sprint distance where the entire race is over in seconds. He's placed in 10 of 11 lifetime dirt starts and hit the board in each of his last 10 consecutive races, giving him a remarkable 90% in-the-money rate. A 27% career win rate and the Tim Eggleston barn ('A-' grade) round out a profile that our sims backed at a 23% win share in 10,000 runs.

place10Tw Trumps SecretsML 3/1

Tw Trumps Secrets (#10) is right on Wr Hott Shott's heels with an 82.80 rating and three wins and 11 placings from 15 dirt starts — a 73% in-the-money rate that is elite even by quarter horse standards. She's placed in her last three races and four of her last five, showing she's razor sharp right now. At 3/1 on the morning line and with a 22% sim win share, she's nearly a co-favorite and a lock for place exotics.

show8Ap Miss Lunas TideML 4/1

Ap Miss Lunas Tide (#8) has the second-fastest recent speed figure at 11.12 sec/furlong — just a tick behind Wr Hott Shott — and has cashed in four of her last six races with seven wins and 15 placings from 29 dirt starts. A 51% in-the-money rate across a long career is solid. The concerns are worth noting: she's coming in a bit short on rest (18 days when she prefers 30-plus) and is slightly older than the field average. At 4/1, she's a reasonable show play if you're against the top two flipping positions.

We ran Race 10 10,000 times. Most wins:

1Wr Hott Shott23%
10Tw Trumps Secrets22%
8Ap Miss Lunas Tide15%

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Bottom line: Toll Booth Willy is the free play of the day in Race 1 — a horse with a clean dirt record, top speed figures, and a price worth backing. Beyond that, today's 10-race card at Horseshoe Indianapolis has real depth, with standout angles in the allowance races and legitimate value in the turf routes. Full analysis — pace scenarios, exotic tickets, and all 10 races — is waiting for TrackWiz subscribers. Check out our subscription plans and get the complete edge before the first race goes off.

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