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1st-Horseshoe Indianapolis, $32,000, Msw, 10-29, 3yo/up, 1 1/16m, 1:46.54, gd, 2 3/4 lengths. CONTRIBUTION (c, 3, Constitution--Gifting {SP}, by Street Cry {Ire}) broke as the narrow 2-1 second choice as the only first-time starter facing a field of far more experienced rivals in the mud Wednesday. Shifting sideways from the outside gate, he lacked any early speed and had only one runner beat around the clubhouse turn and into the backstretch while well off the pace through fractions of :24.24 and :48.37. Forced back and wider still behind race favorite...

3rd-Horseshoe Indianapolis, $32,000, Msw, 7-3, 2yo, 7 1/2fT, 1:31.32, fm, 2 lengths. JUTLAND (c, 2, Raging Bull {Fr}--Naval Battle, by War Front), one of just a few first-time starters in the field, became the first winner for his freshman sire (by Dark Angel {Ire}) Thursday. Showing his inexperience and away last of the eight, the 9-5 favorite trailed through the opening quarter in :23.42 before beginning to pick up the pack with a wide move on the run into the far turn. Still with pacesetter Don Ique (Astern {Aus}) to...

1st-Horseshoe Indianapolis, $32,000, Msw, 5-3, 2yo, f, 5f, 1:01.12, gd, nose. PIEDRA PRECIOSA (f, 2, Maxfield--Dancing Alone, by Kingmambo) represented her freshman sire with his first win here when she gamely took the opener in a blanket finish. Out to keep the leader honest, she pushed the issue through an opening quarter in :23.32 and swung into the lane behind four panels in :47.37 as Wanna Go Home (Instagrand) came calling for the lead, eventually heading Piedra Preciosa as the fillies fought to the wire. With Mescat (Cupid) coming fast...

A total of 46 stakes races will be conducted with purse money topping $5.24 million, during what will be the 23rd season at Horseshoe Indianapolis Racing & Casino which opens Apr. 15, according to a press release from the track on Thursday afternoon. "Having a strong premier racing schedule highlighted by our two Graded Stakes, the Indiana Derby and the Indiana Oaks, is a great way to showcase our racing program," said Vice President and General Manager of Racing Eric Halstrom. "We are excited to extend those events in 2025...

Every week, the TDN posts a roundup of the relevant Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) related rulings from around the country.   NEW HISA/HIWU STEWARDS RULINGS The following rulings were reported on HISA's "rulings" portal and through the HIWU "pending" and "resolved" cases portals. Resolved ADMC Violations Date: 09/12/2024 Licensee: Robert James Gherardi, trainer Penalty: A fine of $500; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points. Admission. Explainer: Vet list medication violation for the presence of Firocoxib--controlled medication (Class C)--in a sample taken from Kell's Kiss on 8/6/24. Date: 09/12/2024 Licensee:...

4th-Horseshoe Indianapolis, $32,000, Msw, 5-13, 2yo, f, 4 1/2f, :53.60, ft, 4 lengths. FORTUNA MIA (f, 2, Vekoma--Windy Lane, by Cairo Prince), dispatched at 5-1, quickly hooked up with Run Camila Run (West Coast) to her inside. The top pair opened up on the field and worked through an opening quarter in :22.45 before Fortuna Mia began to gain an upper hand. Run Camila Run ducked to the outside to try to re-engage but the winner was already gone and hit the wire four lengths in front. An objection was...

2nd-Horseshoe Indianapolis, $33,280, Msw, 5-9, 2yo, 4 1/2f, :53.19, wf, 1/2 length. BAYTOWN BOO BOO (c, 2, Instagrand--Profound Legacy, by Proud Citizen) made a pair of attempts to break his maiden at Keeneland, and finished fifth Apr. 17 and fourth Apr. 26. Debuting as the 9-5 choice while facing four others here, the colt set the tone early up the backstretch as first-time starter Special Creed (Jimmy Creed) tried to keep pace. Arriving at the top of the lane, the juvenile turned up the pressure, steadily separated himself from his...

Each year, the jockey colony at Horseshoe Indianapolis comes together and brings in toys for less fortunate children in Shelby County. This year, the jockeys brought in a total of 83 toys which will be delivered to Court Appointed State Advocates (CASA). The toys will then be dispersed to kids in the local community who will have a little brighter Christmas thanks to the efforts of more than 30 jockeys at Horseshoe Indianapolis. "This is very special to all of us," said Leading Jockey Joe Ramos, who brought in multiple...

7th-IND, $34K, Msw, 2yo, 1mT, 5:36 p.m. Debuting for trainer Brad Cox, BADGE OF WAR (War Front) is the latest in a Juddmonte line dating back at least three generations. Brooch, herself a multiple group-stakes winner in Ireland, is already responsible for GI TVG.com Haskell S. winner, GI Kentucky Derby runner up and 'TDN Rising Star' Mandaloun (Into Mischief). The dam is also a half to MSW/MGSP Caponata (Selkirk) and from the family of G1SW Emulous (GB) (Dansili {GB}) and her daughter 'TDN Rising Star' G1SP Bluestocking (GB) (Camelot {GB})....