Date: Friday, July 4, 2025
Track: Horseshoe Indianapolis – Shelbyville, Indiana
Race: Race 7 | Distance: 5 Furlongs (Turf)
Purse: $100,000
Eligibility: Fillies & Mares, 3-Year-Olds & Up
Post Time: 8:08 PM ET
Race Overview
The Clarksville Handicap is a high-speed turf sprint for fillies and mares, headlining the July 4th card at Horseshoe Indianapolis. With a field of 10 talented sprinters, including multiple stakes winners and local specialists, this 5-furlong dash promises a blistering pace and a thrilling finish. The race honors the city of Clarksville, Indiana, and has become a key summer target for Midwest turf sprinters.
Full Field Analysis
| PP | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Pedigree | Morning Line |
| 1 | Caumsett | Orlando Mojica | Jose Paye | The Factor – Sister Diane | 10/1 |
| 2 | Crosley | Samuel Bermudez | John Langemeier | Pass Rush – Amberly Village | 15/1 |
| 3 | Luna Louska | Joseph Ramos | Gustavo Delgado | Complexity – Jamaican Smoke | 6/1 |
| 4 | B G Warrior | Marcelino Pedroza Jr. | Rodolphe Brisset | Run Away and Hide – Biogio’s Gift | 4/1 |
| 5 | Viral Plane Lady | Arcelio Flaco | Rogelio Labra | Mitole – Social Vindication | 8/1 |
| 6 | Barbarina | Alex Achard | Jon Jazdzewski | Unified – Destination Love | 20/1 |
| 7 | Crown Imperial | Reylu Gutierrez | John Ortiz | Classic Empire – Mi Fiori | 8/5 (Fav) |
| 8 | Girl Of My Dreams | Sophie Doyle | Anna Meah | Kantharos – Naples Dream | 5/1 |
| 9 | Bourbon Breeze | Marcelino Pedroza Jr. | Rodolphe Brisset | Omaha Beach – Malibu Pride | 7/2 |
| 10 | Night Kiss | Fernando Cruz | Tomas Medina | Midnight Lute – Dignaty | 8/1 |
Pedigree & Performance Insights
Crown Imperial (PP7)
Pedigree: By Classic Empire, out of a Congrats mare—bred for turf speed.
Form: 3 wins, 3 seconds, 4 thirds from 14 starts; 99 speed rating.
Note: Stakes-placed; consistent and versatile; top turf rider Reylu Gutierrez aboard.
Bourbon Breeze (PP9)
Pedigree: Omaha Beach filly with strong turf sprint lineage.
Form: 4 wins from 17 starts; 2nd last out at Churchill Downs.
Note: Drawn wide but has tactical speed and strong late kick.
Luna Louska (PP3)
Pedigree: Complexity filly out of a Latent Heat mare.
Form: 2 wins from 4 starts; sharp 3-length win at Gulfstream last out.
Note: Lightly raced with upside; dangerous if she breaks clean.
Value Play: Viral Plane Lady (PP5)
Pedigree: By Mitole, out of a Vindication mare—blends speed and stamina.
Form: Won last out at this distance; improving 3YO.
Note: Could surprise if pace collapses.
Pace & Tactical Breakdown
Front Runners: Caumsett, Luna Louska, Viral Plane Lady
Stalkers: Crown Imperial, Bourbon Breeze, Girl Of My Dreams
Closers: Night Kiss, Barbarina
Expect a blistering early pace, especially from the inside trio. Crown Imperial and Bourbon Breeze should get ideal stalking trips, while Night Kiss could be flying late if the pace melts down.
