2025 Nobody Listens Handicap – Race Preview & Analysis
Race Details
Race: Nobody Listens Handicap (Race 8)
Track: Horseshoe Indianapolis, Shelbyville, IN
Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Post Time: 5:47 PM ET
Distance: 6 Furlongs (Dirt)
Purse: $100,000
Conditions: 3-Year-Olds & Up, Handicap
Full Field Breakdown – Horses, Jockeys, Trainers & Pedigrees
1. Scotty’s On Edge (KY)
Trainer: Robert E. Dobbs Jr.
Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza Jr.
Pedigree: Competitive Edge – Traci Is Ready, by More Than Ready
Form: 4141-85
Analysis: Speedy gelding with back class; needs a clean break and favorable pace scenario to contend.
2. Metallic Man (KY)
Trainer: David Jacobson
Jockey: Samuel Camacho Jr.
Pedigree: Medal Count – Sakra, by Sky Mesa
Form: 032141
Analysis: Comes off a sharp win at this distance; could be a pace factor if he breaks alertly.
3. C. J’s Storm (IN)
Trainer: John Haran
Jockey: Alberto Burgos
Pedigree: Storm’s Eye – Perfect List, by Perfect Soul
Form: 934-111
Analysis: Red-hot gelding riding a three-race win streak; beat several rivals in this field last out.
4. Neutron (KY)
Trainer: Robert M. Gorham
Jockey: Luis Contreras
Pedigree: Conveyance – Archusexy, by Arch
Form: 1257-52
Analysis: Consistent but lacks the late punch of top contenders; best used underneath.
5. Win Me Over (KY)
Trainer: Robert M. Gorham
Jockey: Fernando De La Cruz
Pedigree: Tamarkuz – Hobe Wins, by Harlan’s Holiday
Form: 7454-13
Analysis: Tactical runner who finished third behind C. J’s Storm last out; could improve with a stalking trip.
6. Mr Chaos (KY)
Trainer: Robert E. Dobbs Jr.
Jockey: Orlando Mojica
Pedigree: Turbo Compressor – Corsica, by Tiznow
Form: 5234-37
Analysis: Veteran with back class but has lost a step; needs a pace collapse to be effective.
7. Run Away Rojo (KY)
Trainer: Steve Asmussen
Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Pedigree: Run Away and Hide – Aunt Sherri, by Uncle Mo
Form: 4117-47
Analysis: Has speed but faded badly in last two; tough to trust against this field.
8. Goodlookinjustice (IN)
Trainer: Aaron West
Jockey: Samuel Bermudez
Pedigree: Street Boss – With Wonder, by Tiznow
Form: 1219-51
Analysis: Dominated at Belterra Park last out; steps up in class but has upside.
9. Latigo (KY)
Trainer: Randy Klopp
Jockey: Joseph Ramos
Pedigree: Jimmy Creed – Steel Courage, by El Corredor
Form: 1231-21
Analysis: Explosive 10¾-length win last out; sharpest form in the field and the one to beat.
10. Molly’s Town (IN)
Trainer: Genaro Garcia
Jockey: Santo Sanjur
Pedigree: Mo Town – Molly Slew, by Seattle Slew
Form: 2833-93
Analysis: Consistent but lacks the finishing kick of top contenders; exotics player.
11. Takeitandrun (KY)
Trainer: Shannon McGovern
Jockey: Rodney Prescott
Pedigree: Runhappy – Takeitback, by Speightstown
Form: 095286-
Analysis: Longshot with little recent form; would be a major surprise.
12. Commander Storm (KY)
Trainer: John Haran
Jockey: Evin Roman
Pedigree: Storm’s Eye – Cupid’s Best, by Cupid
Form: 716-626
Analysis: Stablemate to C. J’s Storm; has talent but needs to step up to this level.
Betting Strategy & Race Prediction
Top Pick: Latigo – Enters off a dominant win and has tactical versatility
Main Rival: C. J’s Storm – In peak form and beat several of these last out
Value Play: Goodlookinjustice – Lightly raced and improving
Exacta Box: 3–8–9
Trifecta: 9–3–5 or 9–8–3
