Race Overview
Race: 7 – Peony Handicap
Track: Horseshoe Indianapolis (Turf)
Distance: 1 mile & 110 yards
Surface: Turf
Class: Stakes
Purse: $100,000 (Winner: ~$63,000)
Age/Sex: 3-year-olds & up, Fillies and Mares
Post Time: 5:16 PM EDT / 2:16 PM PDT
This race draws a deep field of 14 runners, blending seasoned turf specialists with rising contenders. Expect tactical positioning, late surges, and a tightly contested finish.
Field Breakdown & Key Contenders
| Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Morning Line | Notes |
| 3 | Sand and Sea | Jaime A. Torres | Riley Mott | 6/1 | Veteran mare with tactical speed; needs clean trip |
| 4 | Under the Palms | Emmanuel Esquivel | Kenneth McPeek | 5/1 | Consistent form; strong closing kick |
| 5 | Best Cupcake | Evin A. Roman | Michael Lauer | 6/1 | Game third last out; improving pattern |
| 7 | Three Coats | Santo Sanjur | Michael Lauer | 7/2 (Fav) | Sharp recent form; 2nd in stakes company last out |
| 12 | Louder Than Words | Marcelino Pedroza Jr. | Anthony Granitz | 9/2 | Veteran turf runner; versatile style |
| 10 | Crosley | Samuel Bermudez | John Langemeier | 8/1 | Reliable form; fits well at this level |
Contender Insights
Three Coats (Post 7)
Form: 2nd in last stakes try at Colonial Downs
Style: Tactical speed with late punch
Projection: Top contender with improving figures and strong connections
Under the Palms (Post 4)
Form: Multiple stakes placings
Trip Note: Often wide; benefits from inside draw
Projection: Dangerous if pace collapses
Louder Than Words (Post 12)
Form: Veteran with class edge
Style: Can press or stalk
Projection: Versatile threat; must overcome outside draw
Win Bet: Three Coats – sharp form and favorable draw
Exacta Box: Three Coats / Under the Palms / Louder Than Words
Trifecta Key: Three Coats over Sand and Sea, Best Cupcake, Crosley
