The Indiana First Lady Handicap at Horseshoe Indianapolis is a $200,000 stakes race for Indiana-bred 3-year-old fillies, contested over 1 mile and 70 yards on dirt. With a deep field of 12 starters and 4 also-eligibles, this race promises tactical intrigue, pedigree depth, and local pride.
Race Overview
Race Type: Stakes (Restricted to Indiana-bred 3YO Fillies)
Purse: $200,000 (includes $75,000 Indiana TB Development Fund)
Distance: 1 mile and 70 yards
Surface: Dirt
Post Time: 5:16 PM ET
Track: Horseshoe Indianapolis
Top Contenders & Analysis
| Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Pedigree | Morning Line |
| Hot Middles | Hannah Leahey | Tianna Richardville | Klimt – Pretty Miss Trippi (by Trippi) | 3/1 |
| Royal Justice | Fernando De La Cruz | Aaron M. West | Cloud Computing – Golden Pioneer (by Pioneerof the Nile) | 9/2 |
| G Force Jimmi | Samuel E. Bermudez | Anthony F. Cunningham | Jimmy Creed – Ethel G (by Uncle Mo) | 6/1 |
| Miss Candela | Rodney A. Prescott | Antonio Duran | Shagaf – Miss Loretta Lynn (by Mineshaft) | 8/1 |
| Innisfree Lass | Alberto Burgos | John Haran | Csaba – Lazer Lass (by Fort Larned) | 8/1 |
Pedigree Insights
Hot Middles: By Klimt, a precocious 2YO sire, out of a Trippi mare—speed and stamina blend. She’s won 3 of her last 4 starts and is peaking at the right time.
Royal Justice: Sired by Cloud Computing, a Preakness winner, and out of a Pioneerof the Nile mare—classic distance pedigree with tactical speed.
G Force Jimmi: Jimmy Creed progeny often excel at sprint-to-mile distances. Dam Ethel G by Uncle Mo adds class and versatility.
Miss Candela: Shagaf brings stamina, while Mineshaft on the dam side adds late kick. She’s lightly raced but improving.
Innisfree Lass: Csaba is a versatile sire, and Fort Larned adds grit. She’s consistent and well-handled by a savvy barn.
Jockey & Trainer Stats
Fernando De La Cruz: 14% win rate, $1.2M+ in earnings this meet.
Joseph D. Ramos: 19% win rate, one of the most efficient riders at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
Samuel Bermudez: Reliable gate rider with a 14% win clip.
Hannah Leahey: Young but rising, especially with fillies—Hot Middles is her breakout mount.
Tianna Richardville: Trainer of Hot Middles, known for conditioning fillies with tactical speed.
Tactical Race Setup
Hot Middles and Royal Justice project to be forwardly placed.
G Force Jimmi and Miss Candela may stalk the pace.
Innisfree Lass and Temple Paynter could be late closers if the pace heats up.
