Race: Ellen’s Lucky Star 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-old fillies
Post Time: 5:16 PM ET
Race Number: 10
Field Overview & Entries
| Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Pedigree (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire) | Notable Form |
| 1 | Fat Chance | Mitchell Murrill | Tim Eggleston | Bravazo – Archusexy (Archarcharch) | Won last out at 5f |
| 2 | Sorry Not Sorry | Edgar Morales | Michael Lauer | Good Samaritan – Accessorizing (Street Boss) | 5th in 1-mile allowance |
| 3 | Inclusive Justice | Orlando Mojica | Anthony Granitz | Harry’s Holiday – Amabile (Tale of the Cat) | Stakes winner; 2-for-7 |
| 4 | Off Pitch | Samuel Bermudez | Rodolphe Brisset | Mo Town – Music Teacher (Songandaprayer) | 2nd in last turf mile |
| 5 | Royal Justice | Fernando Cruz | Aaron West | Cloud Computing – Golden Pioneer (Pioneerof the Nile) | Won last out at 1 mile |
| 6 | Tap Bonnet | Alex Achard | Anthony Granitz | Tapiture – Brass Bonnet (Bernardini) | 3rd in last start |
| 7 | Hoosier Promise | Marcelino Pedroza Jr. | Anthony Granitz | Mitole – Ghoststone (Ghostzapper) | Won last out at 1 mile |
| 8 | Spooky Ridge | Joseph Ramos | John Langemeier | Forever d’Oro – Amberly Village (Street Sense) | 3rd in last turf mile |
| 9 | Temple Paynter | Evin Roman | Robert Dobbs Jr. | Paynter – Lady Temple (Temple City) | 5th in last sprint |
| 10 | Innisfree Lass | Alberto Burgos | John Haran | Csaba – Lazer Lass (Giant’s Causeway) | 3 straight wins |
| 11 | Gold Delight | Luis Contreras | Robert Gorham | Goldencents – Shades of Light (Tiznow) | Broke maiden last out |
| 12 | Hot Middles | Hannah Leahey | Tianna Richardville | Klimt – Pretty Miss Trippi (Trippi) | 3-race win streak |
| AE13 | Mitole’s Secret | Evin Roman | Michelle Elliott | Mitole – Sheba’s Secret (Pulpit) | 2nd in last start |
| AE14 | Sound the Siren | Alberto Burgos | Michael Lauer | Get Stormy – Ring Ring Ring (Mineshaft) | 4th in last start |
Race Analysis & Contender Breakdown
Innisfree Lass
Trainer: John Haran
Jockey: Alberto Burgos
Form: 3 consecutive wins, including turf mile
Pedigree: Csaba × Giant’s Causeway mare – stamina and turf class
Outlook: In red-hot form and proven at the distance. Strong contender from a top local barn.
Hoosier Promise
Trainer: Anthony Granitz
Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza Jr.
Form: 2 wins from 6 starts; last-out turf mile winner
Pedigree: Mitole × Ghostzapper mare – speed and stamina blend
Outlook: Tactical speed and improving. Could control the pace or stalk.
Hot Middles
Trainer: Tianna Richardville
Jockey: Hannah Leahey
Form: 4 wins from 8 starts; 3-race win streak
Pedigree: Klimt × Trippi mare – sprint/mile versatility
Outlook: Versatile and consistent. Steps up in class but deserves respect.
Inclusive Justice
Trainer: Anthony Granitz
Jockey: Orlando Mojica
Form: Stakes winner; 2 wins, 3 placings from 7 starts
Pedigree: Harry’s Holiday × Tale of the Cat mare – turf and sprint influence
Outlook: Classy filly with experience. Needs a clean trip from mid-pack.
Pedigree Spotlight
Innisfree Lass (Csaba × Giant’s Causeway): Classic turf stamina; Csaba was a multiple stakes winner.
Hoosier Promise (Mitole × Ghostzapper): Mitole brings elite speed; Ghostzapper adds durability.
Hot Middles (Klimt × Trippi): Sprint pedigree with proven mile ability.
Inclusive Justice (Harry’s Holiday): Local sire with turf success; dam line adds class.
Top Pick: Innisfree Lass – In peak form, proven at the distance, and gets a favorable draw.
Value Play: Hoosier Promise – Tactical speed and improving; could steal it on the front end.
Exacta Box: Innisfree Lass / Hoosier Promise / Hot Middles
Longshot to Watch: Royal Justice – Last-out winner with upside and a strong closing kick.
