Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks: Grade 3 Indiana Derby (07/05/2025)

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Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:00 PM ET; Allowance $38k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #6 G FORCE JIMMI (7-2): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.

• #5 MICKI VALENTINE (5-2): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Likely to get forward position.

• #4 CLOUDY STAR (5-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Bermudez and Medina team up on this one.

• #2 LITTLERANSOMSFIRE (20-1): Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 6 – 5 – 4 – 2

The Plays:

• Win: #6 at 5-2

• Exacta Box: 6, 4, 2

Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:43 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $43.52k; 5 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #5 NANZIG (8-5): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Looks good based on the 66 speed rating which is among the top in the group.

• #3 JOKE MAKER (4-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.

• #6 SHE’S VERY DEMURE (6-1): Major Player. Pedigree fits in this spot. Top connections on the circuit with Esquivel and Contreras.

• #7 LITTLE SAM’S (9-2): Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong.

Selections: 5 – 3 – 6 – 7

The Plays:

• Win: #5 at 2-1

• Exacta: #5/3, 6

• Pick 3 (races 2-4): #5, 3, 6 with #2, 1 with #2, 1

Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:17 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $43.52k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #2 EVERLOVING (9-2): Top pick. Races competitive with the top contenders. Favorable class relief in this spot.

• #1 SYCAMORE SHOALS (5-1): Major Player. Likely to get forward position. Should take a liking to the race shape.

• #3 GLISTENING GAL (2-1): Contender. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race. Velazquez puts this one in with a chance.

• #7 HIGH SUMMER (5-2): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 2 – 1 – 3 – 7

The Plays:

• Win: #2 at 5-2

• Exacta Box: 2, 1, 7

Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:50 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $36k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #2 AMIGOMEISTER (7-2): Best bet of the card. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.

• #1 MILLARD’S LEGACY (9-5): Major Player. Prescott and Dobbsjr team up on this one. May be able to take advantage of the pace.

• #6 EMBRUJO DE AMOR (5-1): Contender. Hard to argue with the recent races. Sanjur and Duran team up on this one.

• #3 TOY’STROUBLEDHERO (3-1): Fringe Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Recent races are solid.

Selections: 2 – 1 – 6 – 3

The Plays:

• Win: #2 at 1-1

• Exacta: #2/1, 6

• Trifecta: #2/1, 6, 3/1, 6, 3

Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:23 PM ET; Indiana General Assembly Distaff Handicap $100k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #8 DANA’S BEAUTY (9-2): Top pick. Velazquez puts this one in with a chance. Proven competitor at this configuration.

• #4 SHE’S LOOKIN LUCKY (3-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Comes home strong.

• #3 STORM MIAMI (8-1): Major Player. Potential to have this pace fall just right. Hard to argue with the recent races.

• #2 MOHAWK TRAIL (12-1): Major Player. Recent races are solid. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 8 – 4 – 3 – 2

The Plays:

• Win: #8 at 5-2

• Exacta Box: 8, 3, 2

Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:56 PM ET; Mari Hulman George Memorial Handicap $100k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #4 BRU NA BOINNE (6-1): Top pick. Top connections on the circuit with Murrill and Calhoun. Strong early pace figs.

• #3 ALPINE PRINCESS (5-2): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Likely to get forward position.

• #7 LITTLE JAMIE (6-1): Major Player. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Previous success in similar race types.

• #8 CAT’S CAVE (7-2): Major Player. Ran at this level last out. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 4 – 3 – 7 – 8

The Plays:

• Win: #4 at 5-2

• Exacta Box: 4, 7, 8

Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:30 PM ET; Snack Handicap $100k; 1 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #12 BREEZY JUSTICE (7-2): Top pick. Ramos puts this one in with a chance.

• #1 CONFERENCE CALLING (6-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Comes home strong.

• #10 RAPID JUSTICE (30-1): Major Player. Has experience at this level.

• #3 SPECIAL CREED (12-1): Contender. Recent races are solid. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 12 – 1 – 10 – 3

The Plays:

• Win: #12 at 5-2

• Exacta Box: 12, 10, 3

Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:05 PM ET; Jonathan B. Schuster Memorial Stakes $100k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #3 MONEY SUPPLY (10-1): Top pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Race sets up perfectly.

• #2 DOUBLE CLUTCH (6-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.

• #7 HIGGINS BOAT (5-2): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Should sit a good trip.

• #4 SHARDS (8-1): Major Player. Recent races are solid. Fast enough on paper to compete.

Selections: 3 – 2 – 7 – 4

The Plays:

• Win: #3 at 5-2

• Exacta Box: 3, 2, 4

Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:40 PM ET; Michael G. Schaefer Memorial Stakes $100k; 1 M 70 Y Dirt; Field of 12 runners.

• #11 WILLY D’S (5-2): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Velazquez puts this one in with a chance.

• #9 KUPUNA (12-1): Major Player. Murrill puts this one in with a chance. Seems to be up against the right competition.

• #4 WARRIOR JOHNY (10-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.

• #10 SPEED BIAS (15-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 11 – 9 – 4 – 10

The Plays:

• Win: #11 at 5-2

• Exacta Box: 11, 9, 10

Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:16 PM ET; Ellen’s Lucky Star Handicap $100k; 1 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.

• #4 OFF PITCH (5-2): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Race may setup for this runner.

• #10 INNISFREE LASS (15-1): Major Player. Stamina to be in the mix late.

• #12 HOT MIDDLES (9-2): Major Player. Has experience at this level. Previous success in similar race types.

• #5 ROYAL JUSTICE (10-1): Major Player. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 4 – 10 – 12 – 5

The Plays:

• Win: #4 at 5-2

• Exacta Box: 4, 10, 5

Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 5:55 PM ET; Daily Racing Form Indiana Oaks $200k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #5 HEAVENLY SUNSET (9-5): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Strong early pace figs.

• #2 CLICQUOT (8-5): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. May be able to take advantage of the pace.

• #6 GOLDENEYE MAGIC (6-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.

• #1 STURGEON MOON (15-1): Fringe Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong.

Selections: 5 – 2 – 6 – 1

The Plays:

• Win: #5 at 2-1

• Exacta: #5/2, 6

• Trifecta: #5/2, 6, 1/2, 6, 1

Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks – Race 12

Post Time: 6:33 PM ET; Indiana Derby $300k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #9 INSTANT REPLAY (4-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group.

• #7 BIG TRUZZ (9-2): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. May be able to take advantage of the pace.

• #5 CHUNK OF GOLD (6-1): Major Player. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. The 98 speed rating is among the best in the field.

• #6 TIP TOP THOMAS (6-1): Major Player. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 9 – 7 – 5 – 6

The Plays:

• Win: #9 at 5-2

• Exacta Box: 9, 5, 6

Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks – Race 13

Post Time: 7:06 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $43.52k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #8 SCREAMING MIMI (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Looks good based on the 89 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Comes in with solid form. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.

• #3 ALITTLEBITNAUGHTY (6-1): Contender. May be able to take advantage of the pace.

• #1 ELITE HEAT (3-1): Fringe Contender. Should sit a good trip. Previous success in similar race types.

• #9 CAUSE I’M PERFECT (10-1): Underneath. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 8 – 3 – 1 – 9

The Plays:

• Win: #8 at 4-1

• Exacta Box: 8, 3, 9

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