Hoosier Park Race 8 - Race 8
FRANCO TYSON A (5) has had two runs this campaign and is yet to finish in the top three. Was again unable to find the frame last start when he finished fifth over 1609m at Saratoga, beaten 12 metres. Finds a suitable assignment and can take this out. LOW RIDER (9) was 9 metres away in third at this track over 1609m last start at his first run back from a spell. Tactics will be crucial from this wide draw. His last-start form is good enough to take out a race like this. DAPPER DESIGN (6) has to come into calculations on the back of some strong recent form, most recently when fourth at this track over 1609m. Must be included. BETUSTAY (3) could only finish eighth over 1609m at Miami Valley Raceway most recently. Open to improvement and is in the mix.

Driver: Kyle Husted
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Resumes. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into seventh behind Fox Valley Langley at Hawthorne over 1609m in a OPEN on December 21 at $27.60. Can do a lot better.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Atlee Bender | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 89/8 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 21/12/2025 | 14 | OPEN | $13,017.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Husted | 1:52.20 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $27.60 |
| 8/8 | 07/12/2025 | 14 | OPEN | $13,017.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:53.10 | 2 |
| 56.3L | $5.20 |
| 1/7 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | OPEN | $12,977.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:52.10 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $4.30 |
| 4/6 | 16/11/2025 | 20 | OPEN | $11,450.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Fast | Casey Leonard | 1:51.20 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $12.50 |
| 3/9 | 27/10/2025 | 10 | NW3500L4 | $13,394.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:52.30 | 5 |
| 20.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/9 | 17/10/2025 | 7 | NW3500L4 | $13,394.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:52.40 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $7.10 |

Driver: Mike Peterson
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Comes here in the right form. Won by 7 m as favourite (Fr1) at this track (1:52.40) beating War Of Will in NW1000L4 on February 19 at $2.10. Two runs back 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 22 m by General Dolan (1:52.10) in NW5500L4 on February 13 at $63.70. Can't recommend against this lot.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 19/02/2026 | 6 | NW1000L4 | $8,559.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Mike Peterson | 1:52.40 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $2.10 |
| 5/7 | 13/02/2026 | 26 | NW5500L4 | $11,412.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Mike Peterson | 1:52.10 | 4 |
| 22.5L | $63.70 |
| 3/6 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Mike Peterson | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 18/01/2026 | 7 | SA40000CL | $33,632.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Mike Peterson | 1:51.40 | 6 |
| 18.0L | $48.10 |
| 7/7 | 11/01/2026 | 30 | SA40000CL | $33,632.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Mike Peterson | 1:53.40 | 5 |
| 21.0L | $48.50 |
| 9/10 | 12/12/2025 | 13 | NW2251L4 | $10,720.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Good | Mike Peterson | 1:54.40 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $17.10 |
| 7/7 | 29/11/2025 | 8 | NW5000L4 | $11,450.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Mike Peterson | 1:55.00 | 1 |
| 90.0L | $22.60 |
| 2/5 | 10/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Mike Peterson | 1:51.10 | 0 |
| 23.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: John De Long
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Won three starts back at The Meadows over 1609m NW2200L4 on January 9. Last start 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at Miami Valley Raceway, beaten 30 m by Rockin Airway (1:54.00) in NW4501L4 on February 22 at $48.50. Makes plenty of appeal.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 22/02/2026 | 16 | NW4501L4 | $21,770.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:54.00 | 7 |
| 32.3L | $48.50 |
| 9/9 | 06/02/2026 | 28 | NW4250L4 | $11,127.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Good | Brady Jenson | 1:54.20 | 9 |
| 12.0L | $132.40 |
| 1/8 | 09/01/2026 | 21 | NW2200L4 | $10,314.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Dave Palone | 1:53.20 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $3.50 |
| 8/9 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | NW1900L4 | $9,954.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Good | Dave Palone | 1:55.20 | 1 |
| 44.3L | $2.30 |
| 7/8 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | NW3800L4 | $11,945.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 1:54.20 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $24.60 |
| 5/9 | 05/12/2025 | 20 | NW6550L4 | $13,783.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:52.10 | 6 |
| 25.5L | $23.30 |
| 3/6 | 12/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Cristian Pacheco | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 26.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 08/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:52.20 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Travis Seekman
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Last start 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 18 m by Sanday (1:52.00) in NW5500L4 on February 19 at $38.90. Before that, 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 8 m by Tickertape Hanover (1:53.30) in OPEN 3-4 on February 13 at $62.60. Top-three finish is well within his grasp.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 19/02/2026 | 6 | NW5500L4 | $11,412.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Travis Seekman | 1:52.00 | 3 |
| 18.8L | $38.90 |
| 6/9 | 13/02/2026 | 54 | OPEN 3-4 | $22,825.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Travis Seekman | 1:53.30 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $62.60 |
| 2/7 | 07/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Travis Seekman | 1:53.00 | 0 |
| 31.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | NW5001-4 | $11,792.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Fast | Travis Seekman | 1:53.10 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $18.10 |
| 1/9 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | NW5001-4 | $11,792.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Fast | Travis Seekman | 1:54.40 | 5 |
| 0.6L | $10.80 |
| 6/7 | 07/12/2025 | 17 | NW5001-4 | $11,792.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Fast | Travis Seekman | 1:57.10 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $5.60 |
| 1/9 | 20/11/2025 | 4 | NW20K2025 | $18,321.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Travis Seekman | 1:54.10 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $11.30 |
| 3/6 | 19/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Travis Seekman | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 14.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Larry Stalbaum
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Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 5th (Fr8) over 1609m at Saratoga beaten 12 m by Handlelikeaporsche (1:54.20) in N10001L5CD on February 21 at $11.48. The start before 8th (Fr1) over 1609m at Saratoga beaten 30 m by Rebellious (1:57.30) in WO10000LT on February 7 at $1.78. Good enough to turn things around.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | N10001L5CD | $19,258.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Larry Stalbaum | 1:54.20 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $11.48 |
| 8/8 | 07/02/2026 | 84 | WO10000LT | $20,685.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Anthony Morgan | 1:57.30 | 1 |
| 29.3L | $1.78 |
| 1/2 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 28.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 15/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Mat Rue | 1:54.3 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $4.80 |
| 7/10 | 08/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B P Portelli | 1:51.7 | 8 |
| 11.4L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B P Portelli | 1:52.3 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $4.80 |
| 10/10 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | B P Portelli | 1:54.7 | 4 |
| 23.8L | $4.60 |

Driver: Jordan Ross
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Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Sanday (1:52.00) in NW5500L4 on February 19 at $23.90. Before that, 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 15 m by General Dolan (1:52.10) in NW5500L4 on February 13 at $17.90. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 19/02/2026 | 6 | NW5500L4 | $11,412.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Jordan Ross | 1:52.00 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $23.90 |
| 4/7 | 13/02/2026 | 20 | NW5500L4 | $11,412.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:52.10 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $17.90 |
| 5/7 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | W5NW8EXTPM | $17,937.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:52.10 | 4 |
| 23.3L | $8.30 |
| 3/6 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | W5NW8EXTPM | $17,937.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Good | Aaron Merriman | 1:53.40 | 6 |
| 0.9L | $27.30 |
| 4/6 | 10/01/2026 | 15 | W5NW8EXTPM | $17,937.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:52.00 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $9.50 |
| 8/9 | 26/12/2025 | 7 | NW9500L4 | $17,611.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | Brady Jenson | 1:52.00 | 1 |
| 37.5L | $66.70 |
| 5/10 | 13/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:52.00 | 0 |
| 50.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 23/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Plano
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Resumes today. At the latest first-up run 5th (Fr8) over 1609m at Cal Expo beaten 19 m by Reagan Blue Chip (1:54.20) in NW3501-4 on April 5 at $8.70. Will find this a tough assignment; prefer later.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 21/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Luke Plano | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 30.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | NW2251L4 | $10,720.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Plano | 1:53.30 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $15.70 |
| 7/10 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | NW2251L4 | $10,720.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Good | Luke Plano | 1:54.40 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $25.30 |
| 7/8 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | NW2251L4 | $10,720.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Plano | 1:53.30 | 4 |
| 18.0L | $6.10 |
| 3/10 | 28/11/2025 | 6 | 12500-15CL | $15,267.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Luke Plano | 1:52.20 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $44.90 |
| 4/7 | 22/11/2025 | 9 | NW10K2025 | $15,267.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Luke Plano | 1:54.20 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $6.20 |
| 6/8 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | NW750 L4 | $8,244.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Luke Plano | 1:53.20 | 6 |
| 24.8L | $38.40 |
| 4/8 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Luke Plano | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Marcus Miller
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Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 12 m by Sanday (1:52.00) in NW5500L4 on February 19 at $49.90. Two runs back 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 7 m by General Dolan (1:52.10) in NW5500L4 on February 13 at $35. Not keen.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 19/02/2026 | 6 | NW5500L4 | $11,412.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Marcus Miller | 1:52.00 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $49.90 |
| 3/7 | 13/02/2026 | 54 | NW5500L4 | $11,412.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:52.10 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $35.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/12/2025 | 8 | NW3001-4 | $7,657.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Avenatti | 1:54.00 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $13.20 |
| 1/8 | 13/12/2025 | 6 | NW2001-4 | $6,891.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Avenatti | 1:56.00 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $5.10 |
| 4/7 | 07/12/2025 | 14 | NW5001-4 | $11,792.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:57.10 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $27.10 |
| 5/9 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | NW5001-4 | $11,756.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Fast | Travis Seekman | 1:52.00 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $56.60 |

Driver: Brandon Bates
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Second-up here following a spell. Solid effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Sanday (1:52.00) in NW5500L4 on February 19 at $7.20. Nicely placed to go right on with the job.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 19/02/2026 | 125 | NW5500L4 | $11,412.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Brandon Bates | 1:52.00 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $7.20 |
| 3/8 | 14/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/10/2025 | 6 | NW5000L4 | $19,026.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:51.10 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/10 | 11/10/2025 | 7 | NW7500L4 | $15,221.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:51.10 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $1.90 |
| 2/10 | 04/10/2025 | 8 | NW7700L4 | $15,291.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:51.20 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
| 4/10 | 26/09/2025 | 14 | NW7500L4 | $15,291.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:50.20 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $6.90 |
| 7/7 | 12/09/2025 | 7 | OPEN 3-4 | $24,465.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:49.40 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/6 | 08/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:52.20 | 0 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 |