Editor’s Note:

Horseshoe Indianapolis will kick start its’ major Stakes calendar and schedule on Wednesday, May 18 at the beautiful and scenic little track in Shelbyville, IN.

In addition to the Sagamore Sired Stakes — for the Indiana-bred, 3YOs — and the Swifty Farms Sired Filly Stakes — for the Indiana-bred, 3YO fillies — the track will also play host to the $150,000 Horseshoe Indianapolis Stakes and the $150,000 Caesars Stakes on the turf. The final two events are for the 3YO fillies and 3YOs and open to all.

It promises to be a fun-filled day at the oval and the crack crew, led by GM Eric Halstrom, has attracted a stellar group of horses and horse people to participate, per usual.

Here is an interview between Horseshoe Indiana’s affable and talented on-air personality Rachel McLaughlin and Ricky Giannini, the assistant trainer to Brad Cox and headquartered in Shelbyville.

After the first 14 starters here this meet, the barn has 7 winners — along with 3 seconds and 3 thirds.

That’s amazing.

Take a look at what Ricky has to say about the Cox contingency — led by Lolloping in the Horseshoe Indianapolis Stakes and both Tommy Bee and American Pure, who have been entered in the Caesars Stakes:

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