Venue & Timing
Location: Horseshoe Indianapolis, Shelbyville, Indiana
Race: Miss Indiana Stakes — Race 10
Post Time: 10:17 PM ET
Distance: 1 mile, 70 yards (dirt)
Purse: $100,000
Weather & Track Conditions
Forecast: Broken clouds, 52°F, light winds 6–8 mph
Impact: Dirt track expected to be fast, favoring tactical speed and stalkers.
Field Analysis
Sahara Hottie — J: Santo Sanjur T: Robert Gorham
Recent Finishes: 1st, 2nd, 1st (2171 formline)
Odds: 7/2 favorite
Strength: Proven stakes winner, strong closing kick.
Spirited Anne — J: Walter Rodriguez T: Larry Rivelli
Recent Finishes: 1st, 3rd, 1st (131)
Odds: 5/1
Strength: Consistent, sharp early speed.
Over And Above — J: Gabriel Saez T: Genaro Garcia
Recent Finishes: 2nd, 1st (21)
Odds: 6/1
Strength: Course-and-distance winner, tactical pace.
Smokinghot Justice — J: Fernando De La Cruz T: Aaron West
Recent Finishes: 2nd, 7th, 1st, 3rd (2713)
Odds: 6/1
Strength: Resilient, versatile running style.
Prayer Unbridled — J: Joseph Ramos T: Terry Phillips
Recent Finishes: 9th, 2nd, 1st, 5th (9215)
Odds: 8/1
Strength: Needs pace collapse, longshot closer.
Eltinge — J: Marcelino Pedroza Jr. T: John Langemeier
Recent Finishes: 2nd, 1st, 2nd (212)
Odds: 9/2
Strength: High consistency, strong tactical filly.
Red Iolla — J: Rodney Prescott T: Jonathan Nance
Recent Finishes: 6th, 3rd, 1st, 5th (6315)
Odds: 10/1
Strength: Mid-pack grinder, needs trip.
Starry Eye Justice — J: Abel Cedillo T: Randy Klopp
Recent Finishes: 1st, 4th, 9th (149)
Odds: 12/1
Strength: Capable but inconsistent.
Zealous Justice — J: Samuel Bermudez T: Aaron West
Recent Finishes: 1st, 4th, 6th (146)
Odds: 12/1
Strength: Longshot pace factor.
Tiz Wine Time — J: Andres Ulloa T: Anthony Granitz
Recent Finishes: 1st (debut win)
Odds: 10/1
Strength: Upside potential, lightly raced.
Liam’s Charge — J: Alberto Burgos T: Robert Dobbs
Recent Finishes: 1st, 2nd (112)
Odds: 8/1
Strength: Improving, strong pedigree.
Kaboom — J: Jose Gutierrez T: Michael Lauer
Recent Finishes: 1st, 3rd, 8th (138)
Odds: 12/1
Strength: Capable of surprise, inconsistent.
Dreaming Bonita — J: Fernando Cruz T: Joseph Davis
Recent Finishes: 2nd, 2nd, 4th (2224)
Odds: 15/1
Strength: Honest effort, lacks finishing punch.
Whakaari — J: Abel Cedillo T: Randy Klopp
Recent Finishes: 4th, 4th, 4th (444)
Odds: 20/1
Strength: Consistent but limited upside.
Summary:
The Miss Indiana Stakes features a deep field of juvenile fillies with Sahara Hottie and Eltinge as the top contenders. Spirited Anne and Over And Above provide strong value, while longshots like Dreaming Bonita could spice up exotics.
