Date: Friday, July 4, 2025
Track: Horseshoe Indianapolis – Shelbyville, Indiana
Race: Race 8 | Distance: 5 Furlongs (Turf)
Purse: $100,000
Eligibility: 3-Year-Olds & Up
Post Time: 8:41 PM ET
Race Overview
The William Garrett Handicap is a premier turf sprint on the Indiana racing calendar, drawing a full field of 13 seasoned turf sprinters. With a mix of graded stakes winners, local specialists, and up-and-coming speedsters, this 5-furlong dash promises a blistering pace and a thrilling finish under the lights at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
Full Field Analysis
| PP | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Pedigree | Notable |
| 1 | Chiseler | Christopher Emigh | Brittany Vanden | Speightstown – Spindle | 2nd to Nobals last out |
| 2 | Bal A Kazoo | Joseph Ramos | Robert Gorham | Bal a Bali – Golden Sky (IRE) | Consistent placer |
| 3 | King Cab | Reynier Arrieta | Heather Irion | Noble Bird – Alotofappeal | Last-out winner at Hawthorne |
| 4 | Doncho | Mitchell Murrill | Michelle Lovell | Mo Town – Sassy Redhead | Stakes-placed; needs rebound |
| 5 | Coppola | Vincent Cheminaud | Dale Romans | Into Mischief – Blind Copy | Classy; G3-placed |
| 6 | Charcoal | Marcelino Pedroza Jr. | Tracey Wisner | English Channel – Rose of Aran | 9YO veteran; local favorite |
| 7 | Kavod | Edgar Morales | Joe Sharp | Lea – Weekend Connection | Stakes-placed; tactical speed |
| 8 | Bear River | James Graham | J. Keith Desormeaux | Flameaway – Sixtyfivenorth | Needs pace collapse |
| 9 | Money War | Santo Sanjur | Agustin Gonzalez | Declaration of War – Money Queen | 3-for-6 lifetime |
| 10 | Code Omaha | Andres Ulloa | Lilia Gonzalez | Omaha Beach – Lantiz | Longshot with upside |
| 11 | Nobals | Walter Rodriguez | Larry Rivelli | Noble Mission – Pearly Blue | G1 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint winner |
| 12 | Bushido | Orlando Mojica | Rey Hernandez | First Samurai – Burma Road | 2-race win streak |
| 13 | Bajan Sun | Fernando Cruz | Joseph Davis | Bahamian Squall – Hunter Grace | Lightly raced; improving |
Pedigree & Performance Insights
Nobals (PP11)
Pedigree: By Noble Mission, out of a Empire Maker mare
Form: 12 wins from 25 starts; G1 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint winner
Note: Set a course record at Churchill Downs last out; class of the field
Coppola (PP5)
Pedigree: Into Mischief colt with elite sprinting bloodlines
Form: G3-placed; consistent in top company
Note: Dangerous if he gets a clean trip
Bushido (PP12)
Pedigree: First Samurai gelding with turf sprint pedigree
Form: Back-to-back wins at Horseshoe Indy; sharp form
Note: Wide draw but in career-best shape
Value Play: King Cab (PP3)
Pedigree: Noble Bird gelding bred in Florida
Form: Won last out at Hawthorne; improving 6YO
Note: Could surprise with a clean break
Pace & Tactical Breakdown
Front Runners: Kavod, Chiseler, Bushido
Stalkers: Nobals, Coppola, King Cab
Closers: Bear River, Money War, Bajan Sun
Expect a blistering early pace, especially with Kavod and Bushido drawn wide. Nobals should get a perfect stalking trip, while Coppola and King Cab could capitalize if the speed collapses.
