August 4, 2026 Horseshoe Indianapolis Horseshoe Indianapolis features a diverse 10-race card today with eight Thoroughbred races followed by two Quarter Horse races. Fast dirt and firm turf conditions should make for an exciting afternoon, with opportunities across multiple race types. Horseshoe Indianapolis regularly offers both Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing during its live meet.
We’re also carrying some momentum into today’s card.
Yesterday was one of our strongest performances of the meet:
Terry’s Top Pick won 4 races Rich’s Top Pick won 5 races Between us, one of our top selections won 6 of the 8 races
Can we keep it rolling today? This full-card breakdown uses Smart Sheets to identify:
Horses most likely to be forward at the quarter mile Pace control and projected race shape Total Pace and C-Zone advantages Simulated Odds compared to the Morning Line Profile of a Winner indicators
Today’s focus: Find the best value on the card Separate legitimate contenders from vulnerable favorites Build stronger Pick 4 and vertical tickets See if yesterday’s momentum carries into another winning day
Watch now and see how many winners we can find today.
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Horseshoe Indianapolis Selections – August 4, 2026
Terry’s Picks
Race 1
2 – Sassy and Bold
Comments: Likes Horseshoe Indianapolis, finishing in the money in 80% of her starts with 20% wins. Can handle today’s distance, finishing in the money in 60% of her starts with 20% wins.
6 – Patty Van Twinkle
Comments: Won her last race at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Owns the fastest Best Dirt Speed among today’s starters. Strong trainer and jockey stats.
8 – Dan’s Candi Girl
Comments: Finished second against similar company on turf last time. Proven at today’s distance and gets a high-percentage jockey.
Longshot:
4 – Quick Sand: Winner of her last two races and looking for a hat trick. Strong trainer and jockey combination.
Alternates:
5 – Unbridled Devine
3 – Fondre
Suggested Wagers:
No suggested wager.
Rick’s Picks
Race 1
5½ Furlongs – Early Speed – 49% Wire-to-Wire – Rail & 8+ Bonus
- 2 – SASSY AND BOLD – Been off since mid-May with a TLRSP# +9. Strong first-off-the-layoff profile and lone class dropper.
- 5 – UNBRIDLED DEVINE – Another returning from a break after winning her last two starts off similar layoffs.
- 6 – PATTY VAN TWINKLE – Offers the most upside with a favorable Z-pattern.
- 1 – EYE SHADOW – Rail draw and early speed fit a profile where nearly half of winners go gate-to-wire.
Suggested Wager:
No suggested wager.
Terry’s Picks
Race 2
7 – Jordans Deal
Comments: In the money in three of her last four starts with one win. Owns the top speed figure at today’s distance and is tied for the best Dirt Speed. Strong trainer and jockey.
3 – Theoretically
Comments: Runner-up against similar company last out. Tied for the fastest Best Dirt Speed. Strong connections.
2 – Pernicious
Comments: Won her last race at Horseshoe Indianapolis and earned the highest last-race speed rating.
Longshot:
6 – Color Me Fast: Third against similar company last out. Strong trainer and jockey stats.
Alternates:
5 – Air Up There
4 – Sassy Julia
Suggested Wagers:
$1 Pick 4: 2,3,7 / 1,4,6,9 / 6,8 / 6,7 — Cost: $48.00
Rick’s Picks
Race 2
6 Furlongs – Early Speed – 38% Wire-to-Wire
- 7 – JORDANS DEAL – Controls the pace with a 1½-length Total Pace advantage.
- 3 – THEORETICALLY – Plenty of upside making her third start.
- 2 – PERNICIOUS – Three consecutive improving speed figures, including a TLRSP# +3.
- 6 – COLOR ME FAST – “YES” horse with early speed and a strong C-Zone entering her third start.
Suggested Wager:
$1 Pick 4: 7 / 1,3,5,6 / 5,6,8,9 / 1,2,7
Terry’s Picks
Race 3
1 – Grand Luxx
Comments: Finished in the money in three of his last four starts with two wins. Drops in class today and gets a high-percentage trainer and jockey.
4 – Miss Susan B
Comments: Has finished in the money in her last four starts and was third last time out. Proven at today’s distance.
6 – Turkish Pistachio
Comments: Runner-up in his last race. Strong trainer and jockey combination.
Longshot:
9 – Don’t Miss Out: Strong Horseshoe Indianapolis record with 68% in-the-money finishes and proven at today’s distance.
Alternates:
5 – Keyana
Suggested Wagers:
No suggested wager.
Rick’s Picks
Race 3
6 Furlongs – Early Speed – 38% Wire-to-Wire
- 1 – GRAND LUXX – Track and class dropper with Top Total Pace.
- 3 – TETIAROA – Simulated favorite and another track dropper with a Churchill Downs bullet workout before today’s third start.
- 6 – TURKISH PISTACHIO – Second start at Horseshoe Indianapolis after a track drop. Had a troubled beginning last time.
- 5 – KEYANA – Front-running class dropper returning from a March layoff after producing her career-best race off a similar break.
Suggested Wager:
$5 Exacta Key Box: 1 / 3,5,6
Terry’s Picks
Race 4
6 – Outofpi
Comments: Runner-up against similar company last time. Owns the fastest Best Turf Speed in today’s field.
8 – Armet
Comments: Drops in class, earned the highest last-race speed rating, and his early speed should benefit from the shorter distance. Strong trainer and jockey.
9 – Countthecarats
Comments: Drops in class today and posted a bullet 3F workout on July 25.
Longshot:
1 – Hank’s Tune: Drops in class and gets a high-percentage jockey.
Alternates:
2 – Aumoe
5 – Nayak
Suggested Wagers:
No suggested wager.
Rick’s Picks
Race 4
5 Furlongs Turf – Early Speed – 7 of 15 Wire-to-Wire
- 8 – ARMET – Biggest class dropper coming off a TLRSP# +6. Post isn’t ideal but class makes him dangerous.
- 6 – OUTOFPI – “YES” horse making his second Horseshoe Indianapolis start after a track drop.
- 9 – COUNTTHECARATS – Another significant class dropper with early speed despite a difficult post.
- 5 – NAYAK – Top turf-bred first-time starter facing mostly “No” horses.
Suggested Wager:
No suggested wager.
Terry’s Picks
Race 5
7 – He’s Late Again
Comments: Finished second in his last race. Strong trainer and jockey combination.
6 – Palm Tree
Comments: Finished second in his last start and returns to dirt, where he is expected to improve. Strong trainer and jockey stats.
4 – Dionysus
Comments: Won his last race at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Strong trainer and jockey combination.
Longshot
5 – Weaponized: Finished third in his last race. Strong trainer and jockey stats. Posted a good 4F workout on July 24.
Alternates
9 – Gettysburg Address
8 – Right On Right On
Suggested Wager
$1 Pick 4: 4,6,7 / 1,3,5,6 / 4 / 3,5,6,9 — Cost: $48.00
Rick’s Picks
Race 5
1 1/16 Miles – Stalkers – Rail Bonus, 8+ Blowout Numbers
- 7 – HE’S LATE AGAIN – TLRSP# +5 with the biggest late-speed edge in the field. Sharp recent workouts.
- 1 – CHILLAX – Biggest class and track dropper with three consecutive improving speed figures.
- 2 – GAMBLERS TAIL – “YES” horse showing improved early pace despite stretching out. The cutback should help.
- 3 – FOUNTAIN LAKE – Triple-digit upside with improving form. Dangerous if left alone on the front end.
Suggested Wager
$1 Pick 4: 1,7 / 1,3 / 4,7,8,10 / 3,5,6
Terry’s Picks
Race 6
1 – Castle Pines
Comments: Tied for the highest last-race speed rating. Drops in class today. Dam has produced one winner from three starters. Strong trainer and jockey combination.
3 – Observed
Comments: First-time starter whose breeding suggests he will appreciate the turf. Strong trainer and jockey stats.
6 – Darrowby
Comments: Owns the fastest Best Turf Speed among today’s starters. Strong trainer and jockey combination.
Longshot
5 – This Time for Sure: First-time starter with strong trainer and jockey stats.
Alternates
10 – Mad Mo
Suggested Wager
No suggested wager.
Rick’s Picks
Race 6
7½ Furlongs Turf – One Race – Closers (Posts 4–7 Preferred)
- 1 – CASTLE PINES – Strong second-race Parability after shipping in from Keeneland. Green debut suggests improvement.
- 3 – OBSERVED – First-time starter facing mostly inexperienced rivals.
- 5 – THIS TIME FOR SURE – Another first-time starter that fits the Smart Sheets profile.
- 10 – MAD MO – Class dropper with the strongest late pace and improved quarter-mile fractions.
Suggested Wager
No suggested wager.
Terry’s Picks
Race 7
4 – Lake Bee
Comments: Finished in the money in seven of his last eight starts with two wins. Drops in class today. Strong trainer and jockey combination.
8 – Skyler
Comments: Runner-up against tougher company last time. Highest last-race speed rating. Strong trainer and jockey stats.
1 – Bourbon Street Boy
Comments: Won his last race. Strong jockey stats. Good 3F workout on July 29.
Longshot
6 – Rocket Hoss: Encountered significant trouble after going off as the favorite last time. Trainer wins 17% with beaten favorites. Proven at today’s distance.
Alternates
5 – Devils Red
11 – Mamoot
Suggested Wagers
- $20 Win: #4 Lake Bee
- $10 Exacta Box: 4 / 8
- $10 Exacta: 4 / 1,6,8
- $5 Exacta Box: 1,4,8
Rick’s Picks
Race 7
6 Furlongs – Early Speed – 38% Wire-to-Wire
- 8 – SKYLER – Track dropper returning from a layoff with a strong recent workout.
- 4 – LAKE BEE – Standout C-Zone horse in a chaotic race. Six-for-seven in the money at today’s distance and lost all chance after stumbling badly at the start last time.
- 10 – BALADINE – Trainer and jockey combination producing an outstanding +13.69 ROI.
- 7 – CHIRINGO – Slightly more upside than the rest of the field. Third start off the layoff and owns four wins in thirteen starts at today’s distance.
Suggested Wager
$5 Exacta Key Box: 8 / 4,7,10,11
Terry’s Best Bet of the Day
Race 7 – #4 Lake Bee
Lake Bee gets the nod as Terry’s Best Bet after dropping into a favorable class level while bringing a remarkably consistent record to today’s race. He has finished in the money in seven of his last eight starts and was compromised by a bad stumble leaving the gate in his most recent outing. With a clean break, his proven class, consistency, and strong trainer-jockey combination make him the horse to beat.
Terry’s Picks
Race 8
6 – Lucky to Dance
Comments: Finished second against similar company in her last start at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Gets a high-percentage jockey.
3 – Let’s Go Barbie
Comments: Runner-up against similar company in her last start. Earned the highest last-race speed rating. Strong trainer and jockey combination.
9 – Tramuntana
Comments: Finished second against similar company on dirt last time. Dam has produced six winners from eight starters, including one turf winner. Strong jockey stats.
Longshot
5 – Gimme Some Lovin: Strong trainer and jockey combination.
Alternates
11 – Ms. Jay Dee Em
Suggested Wagers
No suggested wager.
Rick’s Picks
Race 8
1 Mile Turf – Closers – Rail & Posts 4-7 Best, Posts 8+ Struggle
- 5 – GIMME SOME LOVIN – Second-race Parability well above par.
- 6 – LUCKY TO DANCE – Third-race bounce-back candidate despite a cold trainer.
- 3 – LET’S GO BARBIE – “YES” horse with a strong PAR+ and a one-length Total Pace edge.
- 11 – MS. JAY DEE EM – Tough call over the #9, but worth giving the first-time starter a chance.
Suggested Wager
$5 Exacta Key Box: 5 / 3,6,11
Terry’s Picks
Race 9
3 – Tw Streakin Cowboy
Comments: Finished in the money in six of his last seven starts, winning four races at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
7 – Cynter of Attention
Comments: Won his last race at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
1 – First Angel
Comments: Excellent Horseshoe Indianapolis record, finishing in the money 57% of the time with a 43% win rate. Proven at today’s distance.
Longshot
6 – El Mr J D: Won his last race at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
Alternates
8 – Suzys Kristine
Suggested Wagers
No suggested wager.
Rick’s Picks
Race 9
350 Yards
- 3 – TW STREAKIN COWBOY
- 7 – CYNTER OF ATTENTION
- 9 – LYNARD
- 1 – FIRST ANGEL
Suggested Wager
No suggested wager.
Terry’s Picks
Race 10
7 – After School
Comments: Likes Horseshoe Indianapolis, finishing in the money in 75% of his starts while winning 25%.
4 – Streakindownthebeach
Comments: Winner of six of his last ten starts at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
1 – One Apollitical Dash
Comments: Missed by only a neck when second in his last start.
Longshot
10 – Grano D Oro: A better break could make all the difference today. Gets a high-percentage jockey.
Alternates
2 – Watch for Estela
11 – Full Boogie
Suggested Wagers
No suggested wager.
Rick’s Picks
Race 10
110 Yards
- 1 – ONE APOLLITICAL DASH
- 4 – STREAKINDOWNTHEBEACH
- 10 – GRANO D ORO
- 7 – AFTER SCHOOL
Suggested Wager
No suggested wager.
Closing Thoughts
Horseshoe Indianapolis wraps up the day with a unique combination of Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing, creating opportunities for every type of horseplayer. After yesterday’s strong performance, Terry and Rick will look to keep the momentum rolling with another full card of Smart Sheets selections.
Whether you’re playing the early Pick 4s, chasing vertical wagers, or closing out the afternoon with the Quarter Horse races, remember that Smart Sheets is designed to help identify pace advantages, value plays, and contenders the public may overlook.
Good luck today, and thanks for following Horse Racing Today!
