Hoosier Park Race 5 - Race 5
DOVER IN MOTION (5) was expected to do a lot more last time out when fifth, beaten 22 metres, over 1609m at this track. Form prior to that was solid, including a win over 1609m at this track two starts ago. Meets a similar line up and he can figure in the finish. NIKO MAN (6) missed the placings for the second time in a row last start when 19 metres away in fourth over 1609m at this track. Recent form includes a win at Miami Valley Raceway three starts back on February 11. The recent run not a true indication. Good enough to put himself right in the finish. FLAGMAN (8) has a strong record here which is significant. Finished second over 1609m at this track last time out. DRINK UP DRINK UP (4) must be considered after he finished third when resuming over 1609m at this track a week ago.

Driver: Jordan Ross
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Resumes. At the latest first-up run 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 2.25 m by Jewels For Champ (1:54.10) in NW10500L4 on March 29 at $21.80. Will find this a tough assignment; prefer later.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 28/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Kyle Wilfong | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 17/12/2025 | 7 | OPEN II | $36,753.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:55.00 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $49.40 |
| 5/7 | 10/12/2025 | 18 | OPEN II | $36,753.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Good | Jordan Ross | 1:56.20 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $13.40 |
| 5/5 | 22/11/2025 | 8 | OPEN | $33,588.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:53.00 | 1 |
| 23.3L | $26.30 |
| 1/9 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | OPEN 2-3 | $27,481.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:55.00 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $12.20 |
| 6/7 | 07/11/2025 | 7 | OPEN 1-2 | $33,588.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:53.20 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $80.80 |
| 4/7 | 31/10/2025 | 7 | OPEN 2-3 | $27,397.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:53.40 | 6 |
| 15.0L | $15.60 |

Driver: Marcus Miller
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Brings the right form to the table. Posted a big 5 m win as favourite (Fr7) at this track (1:56.10) beating Southwind Mai Tai in NW5500L4CL on February 20 at $1.90. Two runs back 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Late Nite Hawk (1:55.00) in OPEN 2-3 on November 14 at $21.30. Will struggle to compete against the top handful.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 20/02/2026 | 98 | NW5500L4CL | $14,265.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:56.10 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $1.90 |
| 1/5 | 14/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 14/11/2025 | 9 | OPEN 2-3 | $27,481.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Peter Wrenn | 1:55.00 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $21.30 |
| 1/9 | 05/11/2025 | 18 | NW3750L4 | $11,450.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Peter Wrenn | 1:55.40 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $1.30 |
| 3/9 | 18/10/2025 | 4 | NW5001L4 | $19,026.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Peter Wrenn | 1:56.40 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $1.50 |
| 7/10 | 14/10/2025 | 10 | OPEN 3-4 | $24,353.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Peter Wrenn | 1:53.40 | 9 |
| 16.5L | $6.30 |
| 4/9 | 04/10/2025 | 7 | OPEN 4 | $19,878.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Peter Wrenn | 1:54.10 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $7.60 |

Driver: Brandon Bates
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Having his second run back from a spell. Solid effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 16 m by Famous Father (1:53.30) in OPEN 1-2 on February 27 at $9.60. Sure to be in the mix again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 27/02/2026 | 79 | OPEN 1-2 | $30,899.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:53.30 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $9.60 |
| 2/6 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Brandon Bates | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/12/2025 | 14 | OPEN HC | $42,879.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Good | Marvin Luna | 1:55.00 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $20.10 |
| 3/6 | 26/11/2025 | 7 | OPEN HC | $42,748.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:52.20 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $11.60 |
| 1/9 | 19/11/2025 | 7 | NW10001L4 | $29,008.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:53.10 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $1.20 |
| 5/6 | 12/11/2025 | 7 | OPEN | $42,748.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:53.30 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $5.40 |
| 3/6 | 05/11/2025 | 7 | OPEN HC | $42,748.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:53.40 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $13.30 |
| 1/6 | 08/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ricky Macomber (Jnr)
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Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 22 m by Famous Father (1:53.30) in OPEN 1-2 on February 27 at $2. Showed ability the race before when he posted a big 7 m win (Fr5) at this track (1:55.10) beating A Real Legend in OPEN 2-3 on February 20 at $2.40. Has the right credentials to take this out.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | OPEN 1-2 | $30,899.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Ricky Macomber (Jnr) | 1:53.30 | 5 |
| 22.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/6 | 20/02/2026 | 202 | OPEN 2-3 | $25,678.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Ricky Macomber (Jnr) | 1:55.10 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $2.40 |
| 1/4 | 14/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Ricky Macomber (Jnr) | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 33.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 02/08/2025 | 7 | OPEN | $34,109.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Ricky Macomber (Jnr) | 1:51.20 | 1 |
| 20.3L | $7.60 |
| 4/10 | 26/07/2025 | 7 | NW10000L4 | $24,465.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Ricky Macomber (Jnr) | 1:52.40 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $1.40 |
| 1/9 | 19/07/2025 | 14 | OPEN III | $24,465.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Ricky Macomber (Jnr) | 1:53.00 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $1.20 |
| 5/5 | 05/07/2025 | 7 | OPEN 1 | $33,639.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Ricky Macomber (Jnr) | 1:50.40 | 4 |
| 16.5L | $6.80 |
| 1/7 | 31/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Ricky Macomber (Jnr) | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 30.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Wilfong
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Last start 4th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 19 m by Famous Father (1:53.30) in OPEN 1-2 on February 27 at $7. Before that, 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at Miami Valley Raceway, beaten 25 m by Oh Look Magic (1:51.30) in OPEN HC on February 18 at $29.60. One of the key runners.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 27/02/2026 | 9 | OPEN 1-2 | $30,899.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:53.30 | 7 |
| 19.5L | $7.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | OPEN HC | $51,355.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:51.30 | 7 |
| 25.5L | $29.60 |
| 1/7 | 11/02/2026 | 14 | NW16501L4 | $41,369.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:56.20 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $3.90 |
| 1/9 | 28/01/2026 | 14 | NW6001L4 | $27,817.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:55.30 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $1.50 |
| 3/9 | 14/01/2026 | 7 | NW9001L4 | $33,632.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Good | David Miller | 1:56.00 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $1.50 |
| 6/8 | 07/01/2026 | 15 | NW16501L4 | $43,348.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Good | David Miller | 1:55.20 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $4.20 |
| 1/5 | 05/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Michael Oosting | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 30/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | John De Long | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 33L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Plano
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Comes here in the right form. Posted a big 9 m win (Fr4) at this track (1:53.30) beating Flagman in OPEN 1-2 on February 27 at $37.40. Two runs back 8th (Fr4) over 1609m at Dayton Raceway beaten 30 m by Oh Look Magic (1:51.40) in OPEN on December 23 at $38.50. Worth consideration.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 27/02/2026 | 66 | OPEN 1-2 | $30,899.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Luke Plano | 1:53.30 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $37.40 |
| 1/5 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Rick Plano | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/12/2025 | 13 | OPEN | $42,879.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Plano | 1:51.40 | 4 |
| 30.0L | $38.50 |
| 1/7 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | OPEN II | $36,753.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Good | Luke Plano | 1:56.20 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.30 |
| 2/7 | 03/12/2025 | 11 | NW12501L4 | $33,691.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Plano | 1:53.40 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $28.40 |
| 4/5 | 22/11/2025 | 3 | OPEN | $33,588.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Luke Plano | 1:53.00 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $16.80 |
| 7/7 | 19/11/2025 | 5 | OPEN | $42,748.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Plano | 1:52.20 | 5 |
| 24.8L | $27.40 |
| 4/5 | 01/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Robert Taylor | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rick Plano
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Second-up here following a spell. Solid effort when 2nd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Famous Father (1:53.30) in OPEN 1-2 on February 27 at $3.20. Will come on following that run and is a leading contender.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 27/02/2026 | 66 | OPEN 1-2 | $30,899.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Rick Plano | 1:53.30 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $3.20 |
| 1/6 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Rick Plano | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/12/2025 | 13 | OPEN | $42,879.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Rick Plano | 1:51.40 | 6 |
| 20.3L | $9.70 |
| 2/7 | 10/12/2025 | 18 | OPEN HC | $42,879.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Good | Luke Plano | 1:55.00 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $6.40 |
| 2/5 | 22/11/2025 | 3 | OPEN | $33,588.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Rick Plano | 1:53.00 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $6.60 |
| 2/7 | 19/11/2025 | 12 | OPEN | $42,748.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Rick Plano | 1:52.20 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $18.60 |
| 5/7 | 07/11/2025 | 21 | OPEN 1-2 | $33,588.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Rick Plano | 1:53.20 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $8.60 |
| 5/5 | 01/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Rick Plano | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |