Hoosier Park Race 2 - Race 2
IAM THE CAPTAIN A (5) has recorded two wins and two minor placings from the past five starts. Added to his reputation at his latest appearance when he got the job done by 6 metres over 1609m at Hawthorne. Tackles a similar assignment and he can get the job done again. JD'S KING JAMES (2) drew a wide gate last start and was never a genuine threat, beaten 30 metres into sixth at Miami Valley Raceway over 1609m. Beautifully drawn and is sure to be there at the finish. FOLSOM PRISON (6) disappointed last time when seventh over 1609m at Northfield Park. Can make amends. SPIRT AND HEART (3) could only finish ninth over 1609m at Miami Valley Raceway most recently. Open to improvement and is in the mix.

Driver: Trace Tetrick
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Returns from the paddock. His previous first-up run was successful when he won by a 0.9 m (Fr4) at Pocono Downs (1:50.10) beating Pacino Hanover in NW4800L4 on May 19 2024 at $3.90. Prefer him later in the campaign.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 07/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:53.00 | 0 |
| 49.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 10/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Baker | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 45L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 04/12/2025 | 19 | 7500CL | $9,188.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Mike Cole | 1:55.20 | 7 |
| 78.0L | $19.40 |
| 5/10 | 15/11/2025 | 12 | TM<74.5CD | $13,740.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Good | Jason Bartlett | 1:52.20 | 4 |
| 20.3L | $8.40 |
| 4/7 | 03/11/2025 | 6 | NW1500L4 | $10,687.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ridge Warren | 1:53.40 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $14.40 |
| 5/7 | 28/10/2025 | 14 | 7500CLHC | $12,177.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ridge Warren | 1:52.20 | 2 |
| 24.0L | $12.50 |
| 2/5 | 14/10/2025 | 21 | 7500CL | $9,132.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Good | Matt Kakaley | 1:54.20 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $4.60 |
| 2/7 | 23/09/2025 | 15 | 7500CL | $9,174.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:52.10 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |

Driver: Clint Coy
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Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at Miami Valley Raceway, beaten 30 m by Seafire (1:52.30) in NW3251L4 on February 2 at $47.20. The run prior 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at Miami Valley Raceway beaten 20 m by Burnham Boy (1:54.10) in NW3251L4 on January 19 at $16.60. Finds a nice race to rediscover his best form.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 02/02/2026 | 14 | NW3251L4 | $17,832.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:52.30 | 6 |
| 32.3L | $47.20 |
| 5/10 | 19/01/2026 | 20 | NW3251L4 | $18,685.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:54.10 | 2 |
| 20.3L | $16.60 |
| 2/10 | 30/12/2025 | 11 | NW1501L4 | $9,188.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:54.20 | 1 |
| 0.6L | $6.70 |
| 5/9 | 19/12/2025 | 13 | NW2251L4 | $10,720.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:53.30 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $9.40 |
| 4/8 | 06/12/2025 | 8 | SA12500CL | $15,314.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:53.20 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $7.80 |
| 8/8 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | NW10PM-CL | $27,481.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Josh Sutton | 1:50.40 | 8 |
| 30.0L | $66.40 |
| 2/6 | 16/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Jordan Ross | 1:52.40 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 10/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Jordan Ross | 1:53.30 | 0 |
| 44.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Marcus Miller
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Comments
Last start 9th (Fr7) over 1609m at Miami Valley Raceway, beaten 60 m by Rockinpoppin (1:52.40) in NW10PM-CL on February 2 at $56.40. At his previous start 7th (Sr1) over 1609m at Miami Valley Raceway, beaten 15 m by Courtship (1:54.20) in NW10PM-CL on January 19 at $68. Keep him in mind.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 02/02/2026 | 14 | NW10PM-CL | $31,384.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:52.40 | 7 |
| 59.3L | $56.40 |
| 7/10 | 19/01/2026 | 24 | NW10PM-CL | $32,885.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:54.20 | 1 |
| 15.8L | $68.00 |
| 6/6 | 26/12/2025 | 9 | 30000CLNW7 | $18,377.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Nick Clegg | 1:58.10 | 1 |
| 89.3L | $1.50 |
| 1/9 | 17/12/2025 | 27 | NW1500L4 | $8,423.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Dan Noble | 1:54.10 | 2 |
| 45.8L | $1.70 |
| 7/7 | 20/11/2025 | 14 | 5-6500CLHC | $9,160.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brad Ferguson | 1:53.20 | 5 |
| 42.8L | $7.40 |
| 7/7 | 06/11/2025 | 7 | NW1250L4 | $9,160.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brad Ferguson | 1:54.00 | 3 |
| 21.0L | $20.40 |
| 4/7 | 10/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brad Ferguson | 1:53.30 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 17/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kiwon Waldron | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cristian Pacheco
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Comments
Solid performance when beaten by 2.25 m finishing second behind Grand Champ at Hawthorne over 1609m in a NW2001-4 on December 21 at $3.50. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind High Impression at Hawthorne over 1609m in a 8000CLSER on December 27 at $10. Has the ability to take this out.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Cristian Pacheco | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Cristian Pacheco | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 23.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 27/12/2025 | 6 | 8000CLSER | $12,251.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Avenatti | 1:53.30 | 7 |
| 21.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/12/2025 | 15 | NW2001-4 | $6,891.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Avenatti | 1:56.00 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 06/12/2025 | 13 | NW1001-4 | $6,126.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Avenatti | 1:54.30 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 23/11/2025 | 9 | 6000CL | $4,885.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Avenatti | 1:54.20 | 6 |
| 0.6L | $7.50 |
| 7/7 | 14/11/2025 | 14 | NW1001-4 | $6,107.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:53.00 | 6 |
| 35.3L | $4.60 |
| 6/6 | 31/10/2025 | 15 | NW2501-5 | $6,849.00 | Springfield | 1609m | Good | Brandon Bates | 1:57.00 | 1 |
| 35.3L | $1.00 |

Driver: Kyle Wilfong
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Last start won a big 6 m win as favourite (Fr1) at Hawthorne (1:53.40) beating Ishotthesheriff in 8000CLSER on December 27 at $2.20. No surprise if he made it two on the trot.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 07/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:53.00 | 0 |
| 34.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 27/12/2025 | 13 | 8000CLSER | $12,251.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:53.40 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $2.20 |
| 3/6 | 14/12/2025 | 24 | NW3001-4 | $7,657.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:54.20 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $1.80 |
| 9/9 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | NW20K2025 | $18,321.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:54.10 | 7 |
| 90.0L | $4.60 |
| 3/9 | 13/11/2025 | 8 | NW20K2025 | $18,321.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Lambright | 1:53.40 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $7.30 |
| 1/8 | 05/11/2025 | 20 | NW750Â L4 | $9,466.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:52.30 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $21.00 |
| 4/9 | 16/10/2025 | 7 | NW1250L4 | $9,893.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:52.20 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $11.80 |
| 2/5 | 30/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jett Turnbull | 2:04.30 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brandon Bates
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Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at Northfield Park beaten 45 m by Sweet Alex (1:56.40) in NW2500L4 on January 18 at $6.60. The start before 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at Northfield Park beaten 6 m by Fox Valley Monaco (1:56.00) in NW3500L4 on January 11 at $59.20. Anticipating a much better performance this time.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 18/01/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $10,762.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:56.40 | 7 |
| 44.3L | $6.60 |
| 5/9 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | NW3500L4 | $13,154.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:56.00 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $59.20 |
| 4/8 | 04/01/2026 | 21 | NW3500L4 | $13,154.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:54.40 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $9.70 |
| 7/8 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | NW3500L4 | $13,476.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Aaron Merriman | 1:57.40 | 8 |
| 27.0L | $12.10 |
| 3/8 | 07/12/2025 | 9 | NW5000L4 | $17,152.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Aaron Merriman | 1:56.00 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $3.10 |
| 5/7 | 28/11/2025 | 8 | CLHDC20/25 | $21,374.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:51.20 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $8.70 |
| 1/5 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Alexandra Sarkine | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 12/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 23.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Ross
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Returns after three months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into eighth behind Er Rocky at this track over 1609m in a NW2500L4 on November 13 at $41.90. Can do a lot better.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 20.25L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $9,924.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:53.00 | 1 |
| 24.0L | $41.90 |
| 3/7 | 06/11/2025 | 7 | NW1250L4 | $9,160.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:54.00 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $5.20 |
| 8/10 | 30/10/2025 | 8 | NW1250L4 | $9,893.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:53.00 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $30.80 |
| 2/6 | 22/10/2025 | 13 | NW750Â L4 | $8,219.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:54.00 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $6.20 |
| 8/8 | 09/10/2025 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $9,893.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:52.00 | 2 |
| 30.0L | $70.60 |
| 8/9 | 02/10/2025 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $9,939.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:51.20 | 4 |
| 33.8L | $25.80 |
| 2/7 | 03/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: John De Long
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Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at Miami Valley Raceway beaten 4 m by Southwind Onyx (1:55.30) in SA6500CL on January 19 at $3.80. Two runs back posted a big 6 m win (Fr1) at Dayton Raceway (1:56.20) beating Bold And Brassy in SA6500CL on December 29 at $4.20. Would be better placed in something easier.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 19/01/2026 | 21 | SA6500CL | $8,969.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:55.30 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $3.80 |
| 1/9 | 29/12/2025 | 10 | SA6500CL | $8,423.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:56.20 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $4.20 |
| 6/9 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | SA6500CL | $8,423.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:54.10 | 8 |
| 18.8L | $19.80 |
| 1/9 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | SA5000CL | $7,657.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Good | Trace Tetrick | 1:55.40 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/10 | 05/12/2025 | 15 | SA5000CL | $7,657.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:55.10 | 5 |
| 15.0L | $1.20 |
| 2/7 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | 5-6500CLHC | $9,160.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:53.20 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $5.80 |
| 2/6 | 05/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Trace Tetrick | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Russell Foster | 1:52.30 | 0 |
| 35.25L | $0.00 |