16:10 horseshoe-indianapolis Friday 1st May 2026

AMERICAN WIND (3) is close to a win after a string of minor placings, the latest when second over 5½f at this track (Dirt) when he was prominent throughout. Nicely placed to play a pivotal role. PATRONAGE (5) comes here off a last-start fifth, beaten 11 lengths, over 6½f at Turfway Park. Well placed and should be tough to beat. REFLEX (4) was out of the money when resuming from a lay-off last start over 5½f at this track, beaten 4. 5 lengths. Fitter so expect a better run this time. THE IRISH RANTER (7) was prominent into the straight when resuming last start but weakened to finish seventh over 5½f at this track (Dirt). Should park just off the speed. Not to be discounted.