Race: Snack Handicap
Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025
Track: Horseshoe Indianapolis, Shelbyville, IN
Distance: 1 mile (Turf)
Surface: Turf
Purse: $100,000
Eligibility: Indiana-bred 3-year-olds
Post Time: 8:30 PM ET
Race Number: 7
Field Overview & Entries
| Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Pedigree (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire) | Notable Form |
| 1 | Conference Calling | Mitchell Murrill | Tim Eggleston | Not This Time – Callista (Tapit) | 2nd in allowance, June 2025 |
| 2 | Bourbon Curiosity | Andres Ulloa | Miguel Silva | Unified – Curious Rumor (Jimmy Creed) | Maiden winner last out |
| 3 | Special Creed | Evin Roman | Michelle Elliott | Jimmy Creed – Special Code (Ghostzapper) | 3rd in allowance |
| 4 | Ready To Seize | Marcelino Pedroza Jr. | Michael Lauer | Constitution – Seize the Ring (Tiznow) | 6th in last stakes try |
| 5 | Polar Drift | Luis Contreras | Robert Gorham | Frosted – Polar Jet (Macho Uno) | 7th in allowance |
| 6 | Chicory Blaze | Rodney Prescott | Robert Dobbs | Cairo Prince – Blazeaway (Speightstown) | 2nd in allowance |
| 7 | Gin And Whiskey | Yarmarie Correa | Devarus Douglass | Maclean’s Music – Whiskey Decision (First Samurai) | Last-out winner |
| 8 | Nineteenfourtyfive | Santo Sanjur | Michael Lauer | Army Mule – Miss Forty Niner (Distorted Humor) | 2nd in turf allowance |
| 9 | Mackadoo | Edgar Morales | Gregory Foley | Gormley – Miss Holiday Inn (Harlan’s Holiday) | 3rd in stakes |
| 10 | Rapid Justice | Alberto Burgos | Tomas Medina | Good Magic – Rapid Rhythm (Successful Appeal) | 4th in last stakes |
| 11 | Air Charger | Samuel Bermudez | Tomas Medina | Air Force Blue – Charging Lady (Exchange Rate) | 8th in last start |
| 12 | Breezy Justice | Joseph Ramos | Tomas Medina | Harry’s Holiday – Breezy Spring (Spring At Last) | 7th in allowance |
| 13 | Sir Bahjy | Marcelino Pedroza Jr. | Genaro Garcia | Bahamian Squall – Siren Cove (Montbrook) | Back-to-back wins |
| 14 | Machts Nichts | Samuel Bermudez | Anthony Granitz | Mucho Macho Man – Nichts (Ghostzapper) | 7th in sprint |
| 15 | Nine Questions | Santo Sanjur | Anthony Granitz | Kantharos – Nine Answers (Langfuhr) | 4th in turf allowance |
| 16 | Fervent Prayer | Alex Achard | Anthony Granitz | Prayer for Relief – Fervent Hope (Suave) | Maiden winner last out |
Race Analysis & Contender Breakdown
Sir Bahjy
Trainer: Genaro Garcia
Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza Jr.
Form: 2 straight wins, including a sharp 6f allowance
Pedigree: Bahamian Squall × Montbrook mare – turf sprint pedigree
Outlook: In top form and versatile. Draws wide but has tactical speed.
Gin And Whiskey
Trainer: Devarus Douglass
Jockey: Yarmarie Correa
Form: Dominant last-out winner at 1 mile
Pedigree: Maclean’s Music × First Samurai mare – speed and stamina
Outlook: Proven at the distance and surface. Could control the pace.
Nineteenfourtyfive
Trainer: Michael Lauer
Jockey: Santo Sanjur
Form: 2nd in turf allowance; consistent
Pedigree: Army Mule × Distorted Humor mare – turf and route potential
Outlook: Reliable closer with upside. Needs a clean trip.
Chicory Blaze
Trainer: Robert Dobbs
Jockey: Rodney Prescott
Form: 2nd in allowance; lightly raced
Pedigree: Cairo Prince × Speightstown mare – bred for turf success
Outlook: Improving colt with tactical speed. Could surprise at a price.
Pedigree Spotlight
Sir Bahjy (Bahamian Squall): Florida-bred speed; Montbrook dam line adds class.
Gin And Whiskey (Maclean’s Music): Sire of sprinters; dam adds stamina and turf versatility.
Nineteenfourtyfive (Army Mule): Army Mule is a rising turf influence; Distorted Humor dam line adds late kick.
Chicory Blaze (Cairo Prince): Cairo Prince progeny excel at middle distances on turf.
Top Pick: Sir Bahjy – In peak form, versatile, and well-handled by Pedroza.
Value Play: Chicory Blaze – Lightly raced and bred to improve on turf.
Exacta Box: Sir Bahjy / Gin And Whiskey / Nineteenfourtyfive
Longshot to Watch: Fervent Prayer – Maiden winner with upside and a strong closing kick.
