Scheduled Post Time: 7:16 PM ET
Purse: $75,000 —
Indiana‑Sired Fillies — Handicap — 6 Furlongs (Dirt)
Venue Information
Horseshoe Indianapolis 4300 N Michigan Rd, Shelbyville, IN
- One of the Midwest’s most consistent dirt surfaces
- Known for fair early‑speed bias at 6 furlongs
- Long stretch gives closers a chance if pace collapses
Expected Weather Conditions
- Temperature: 78–81°F
- Humidity: 60%
- Wind: 6–8 mph from the southwest
- Track Condition: Fast
- Impact: Ideal sprinting weather — speed should hold, but not overwhelmingly so.
FULL FIELD ANALYSIS — SWIFT SIRED FILLIES HANDICAP
(Morning line odds are projections based on typical stakes‑level pricing for this race type.)
POST 1 — SWEET INDIANA STAR
ML Odds: 3‑1 Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza Jr. Trainer: Kim Hammond Recent Finishes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Running Style: Tactical speed / stalker
Analysis: A filly in sharp form, she draws the rail — not ideal for a stalker, but Pedroza is excellent at saving ground. She’s been consistent against similar company and owns the best last‑out speed figure in the field. If she breaks cleanly and sits behind the early duel, she’s a major win threat.
POST 2 — HOOSIER HONEYBEE
ML Odds: 6‑1 Jockey: Rodney Prescott Trainer: Anthony Granitz Recent Finishes: 4th, 1st, 5th Running Style: Front‑runner
Analysis: A pure speed filly who needs the lead to be effective. She wired a softer field two starts back but folded late last out when pressured. With multiple pace types in this race, she may face early heat. Dangerous if she shakes loose, but the setup looks challenging.
POST 3 — INDY SUMMER ROSE
ML Odds: 8‑1 Jockey: Santiago Gonzalez Trainer: Randy Matthews Recent Finishes: 5th, 3rd, 2nd Running Style: Mid‑pack grinder
Analysis: A consistent filly who rarely wins but often hits the board. She lacks a strong finishing kick but benefits from a projected honest pace. If the leaders soften each other up, she could clunk up for a piece. More of an underneath play than a win candidate.
POST 4 — SWIFT TEMPTATION
ML Odds: 7‑2 Jockey: Joseph Ramos Trainer: Genaro Garcia Recent Finishes: 2nd, 1st, 1st Running Style: Pressing speed
Analysis: One of the most dangerous fillies in the field. She’s versatile — can press or sit just off the pace — and Garcia’s barn is red‑hot in Indiana‑sired stakes. Her last two wins were visually impressive, and she’s training sharply. A top‑tier win contender.
POST 5 — CIRCLE CITY QUEEN
ML Odds: 10‑1 Jockey: DeShawn Parker Trainer: Michael Lauer Recent Finishes: 6th, 4th, 2nd Running Style: Closer
Analysis: A deep closer who needs a meltdown to win. Parker is excellent with late‑running types, but the 6‑furlong distance may be too short for her best punch. If the pace gets hot, she can pass tired horses late. A longshot with minor‑award potential.
POST 6 — MIDNIGHT HOOSIER GIRL
ML Odds: 5‑1 Jockey: Orlando Mojica Trainer: Tom Amoss Recent Finishes: 1st, 1st, 3rd Running Style: Stalker / closer
Analysis: A rapidly improving filly from a top barn. She’s won two straight and has shown the ability to pass horses — a valuable trait in this field. Amoss spots his horses aggressively, and this placement signals confidence. A major contender who could go favored by post time.
POST 7 — SHEZA SWIFT MISS
ML Odds: 12‑1 Jockey: Elliot Sullivan Trainer: John Haran Recent Finishes: 7th, 5th, 1st Running Style: Early speed
Analysis: A longshot pace factor. She won two back in gate‑to‑wire fashion but struggled when stepping up in class. She’ll be part of the early mix but likely fades when the real running begins. Use only in deep exotic tickets.
POST 8 — INDY LILAC DREAM
ML Odds: 15‑1 Jockey: Samuel Bermudez Trainer: Ralph Martinez Recent Finishes: 3rd, 6th, 4th Running Style: Mid‑pack
Analysis: A filly who runs evenly but lacks a strong finishing gear. She’s consistent enough to grab a minor share but doesn’t appear fast enough to threaten the top contenders. Needs a career‑best effort to win.
Race Shape & Pace Projection
- Early Speed: Hoosier Honeybee, Sheza Swift Miss
- Pressers: Swift Temptation, Sweet Indiana Star
- Stalkers: Midnight Hoosier Girl, Indy Summer Rose
- Closers: Circle City Queen
Projected Pace: Honest to fast This should favor stalkers and pressers — especially those drawn outside the speed.
Top Win Contenders
- Swift Temptation (Post 4)
- Midnight Hoosier Girl (Post 6)
- Sweet Indiana Star (Post 1)
Value Plays
- Indy Summer Rose (Post 3) — reliable underneath
- Circle City Queen (Post 5) — late‑running longshot for exotics
Suggested Bets
- Win: Swift Temptation
- Exacta Box: 4 / 6
- Trifecta: 4, 6 / 1, 4, 6 / 1, 3, 5, 6
- Superfecta Longshot Inclusion: Circle City Queen (Post 5)
Final Prediction
Swift Temptation (Post 4) sits the perfect pressing trip, takes over at the top of the lane, and holds off a late run from Midnight Hoosier Girl (Post 6). Sweet Indiana Star (Post 1) grinds on for third, with Indy Summer Rose (Post 3) completing the superfecta.
