Today’s Picks › Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks › Wed, Oct 21
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- Best Bet · Race 3
- 2Final Countdown Has run faster lately than anything else in here, and it isn't close
- Value play · Race 1
- 1One Thirsty Lover Overlooked at long odds last time out
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- 6Top pickSompatraDe La Cruz F · Eggleston Tim
Why Sompatra: Has a slight edge on speed in a tightly matched field. Was only 2½ lengths from winning last time. The Tim Eggleston barn does well with maiden claimers.
Value play1 One Thirsty Lover
Went off at 9-1 last time but rates as a real contender here. Ran 2nd last out, beaten 2½ lengths. Fits on speed with the best of this group.
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- 7Top pickSilvertownLara V · Garcia Genaro
Why Silvertown: Clearly the fastest horse in the field on recent figures. Trainer Genaro Garcia has a strong record with horses second off a layoff. Has run well at a mile before.
Value play2 Jolly Justice
The public let her go at 31-1 last out, and the ratings say that was a mistake. Steps down in class off a allowance. Likes Horseshoe Indianapolis, with 3 wins here.
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- 2Top pickFinal CountdownAchard A · Pompell Robert
Why Final Countdown: Has run faster lately than anything else in here, and it isn't close. Can use his gate speed to get first run in this sprint. Finished 2nd in his last start, 11 lengths behind the winner.
Value play4 Ain't Dere No Mo
The public let him go at 14-1 last out, and the ratings say that was a mistake. Second-best recent figures in the field.
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- 5Top pickAmy ElBealmear J C · Sturgeon Robert C
Why Amy El: Tops this field on recent speed. Closer than it looks last out, beaten just 1½ lengths in 5th. Proven at this kind of distance.
Value play6 Scripted Love
Dismissed at 12-1 in her last start, but fits this field. On the upswing, getting better every time out. Closer than it looks last out, beaten just 1 lengths in 4th.
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- 7Top pickStart the DiscoCarrasco V R · Mott Riley
Why Start the Disco: Brings the best recent figures into the race. Finished 2nd in his last start, a nose behind the winner. Pedigree via Upstart fits today's longer trip.
Value play3 Gold On Black
Dismissed at 28-1 in his last start, but fits this field. Took a big step forward last time. Gets an easier spot than last time.
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- 12Top pickSt. Armands KeyDe La Cruz F · Maker Michael J
Why St. Armands Key: Owns the best recent speed figures in the field. Three straight races of improvement. Was only a length from winning last time.
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- 12Top pickDart to NabersMendoza A · Sharp Joe
Why Dart to Nabers: Coming off the best race of the current form cycle. Finished 3rd in her last start, a nose behind the winner. Trainer Joe Sharp has a strong record with route runners.
Value play10 New Madrid
Went off at 35-1 last time but rates as a real contender here. Just ran a sharply improved race. Takes the class drop into maiden claiming company.
Also eligible, runs only if there are scratches: Mahina Nights, Princess Chanty, All Over It
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- 7Top pickHoney's On FireAchard A · Pittman Bonnie
Why Honey's On Fire: Last start was a clear jump forward for her. Ran 2nd last out, beaten 2 lengths. Has run well at 6 furlongs before.
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