20:45 horseshoe-indianapolis Wednesday 8th October 2025

IMPERIAL MERLOT (5) was beaten just 0.3 lengths last start when second in a small field over 5½f at this track (Dirt). Should be prominent from the outset. Leading contender. BEBECITA (7) finished fourth two runs back then improved last start when she worked home well but found a couple better over 5½f at this track, beaten 2.25 lengths after being in the firing line on the bend. Finds a suitable race and can figure in the finish. MISS CANDY POP (2) finished out of the money on debut two starts back then she got a long way back and was beaten 6 lengths when fourth in a 5½f contest at this track four weeks ago. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. WHAKAARI (8) faced the starter for the first time and finished fourth last start at this track (Dirt) over 5½f, beaten 8 lengths. Can improve sharply.