SHELBYVILLE, Ind. (Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024) — Jazzole extended his win streak to three and earned his first premier racing win Wednesday, Oct. 2 at Horseshoe Indianapolis. It was the second win on the card for the father-son duo of Steve and Erik Asmussen to close out the Thoroughbred portion of Hoosier Day featuring six premier races and purses in excess of $900,000.
 
Jazzole and Erik Asmussen got away in fourth in the six-furlong sprint as Slam Dunk Justice and Santo Sanjur were the quickest out of the gate alongside Dr Alex is in and DeShawn Parker. However, race favorite Large Pour and Fernando De La Cruz rushed up to retain their inside starting post and take over the top spot. Large Pour took over around the final turn and was drifting into the center of the track at the head of the lane.
 
In the stretch, Jazzole was able to save ground and skim the inside rail. Jazzole and Large Pour matched each other stride for stride before Jazzole was able to get the final edge on Large Pour at the wire for the win by a neck. Slam Dunk Justice retained his positioning for third.
 
“He (Jazzole) got away pretty smooth today,” said Erik Asmussen. “I thought the field would tackle the one (Large Pour) and that is what happened. We were fortunate to get a good trip and get the win.”
 
Jazzole was a mild upset winner paying $14.20 for the win. The freshman son of Mitole was making his fourth career start, all at Horseshoe Indianapolis. He is now three for four with more than $110,000 on his card for owners William and Corinne Heiligbrodt. Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen trains the colt, who was a $50,000 purchase from the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale last fall from Indiana breeders Deann and Dr. Greg Baer of Columbus, Ind.
 
“He is a lovely Indiana bred for our barn, and I’m very proud to have him,” said Steve Asmussen. “It was good to see him settle in a bit and take advantage of a good trip. Our barn has done a great job with him here this year and Erik has ridden him well. We hope to take advantage of more Indiana racing opportunities and have our eyes moving forward with him.”
 
The 22^nd season of live Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing extends through Thursday, Nov. 14. Racing is held at 2:10 p.m. Monday through Thursday. One additional all-Quarter Horse racing day is set for 10:45 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. For more information on live racing at Horseshoe Indianapolis, visit www.caesars.com/horseshoe-indianapolis/racing or find the track on Social Media @HSIndyRacing.