Hoosier Park Race 5 - Race 5
TOPVILLE RUSTLER (2) was responsible for a very good effort last time over 1609m at this track, finishing second and just 0.8 metres from the winner. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Taking on a better field but he is good enough to take this out. BACKSTREET GAMBLER (1) got the job done in emphatic style last start to score by 21 metres at this track over 1609m, that run following a sixth two starts back at this track. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Must raise the bar but he has the ability to test this field. FADE TO LIGHT (5) is in the mix following a respectable third at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track. ANOTHERSTATEMENT A (3) cannot be left out after solid recent performances, the latest a sound fifth at this track over 1609m.

Driver: Kyle Wilfong
Stats
Comments
Last start a big 21 m win as favourite (Fr5) at this track (1:52.40) beating Leiter in NW1000L4 on April 3 at $1.50. In the right form and can score again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 03/04/2026 | 7 | NW1000L4 | $8,734.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:52.40 | 5 |
| 21.0L | $1.50 |
| 6/10 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | 15000 CL | $12,373.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:54.10 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | 15000 CL | $11,938.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:55.10 | 8 |
| 15.8L | $8.90 |
| 6/6 | 06/03/2026 | 14 | CLHDC20/25 | $18,961.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:53.30 | 2 |
| 90.0L | $13.60 |
| 6/6 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | CLSER20000 | $18,545.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:52.10 | 6 |
| 24.0L | $11.30 |
| 4/7 | 13/02/2026 | 85 | 15-20000CL | $19,258.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:52.40 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $9.30 |
| 5/6 | 07/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 44.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 18/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Dave Palone | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 23.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Trace Tetrick
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 0.8 m by Big Skewy (1:52.00) in 15000 CL on April 3 at $4.40. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 03/04/2026 | 7 | 15000 CL | $12,373.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:52.00 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $4.40 |
| 7/9 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | CLHDC20/25 | $19,651.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:52.00 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $22.10 |
| 5/9 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | CLHDC20/25 | $18,961.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:54.00 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $8.10 |
| 3/9 | 06/03/2026 | 14 | CLSER20000 | $27,247.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:52.30 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $11.30 |
| 3/6 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | CLSER20000 | $18,545.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:52.10 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $3.90 |
| 1/7 | 13/02/2026 | 26 | 15-20000CL | $19,258.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:52.40 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $2.70 |
| 2/5 | 11/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brandon Bates
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 16 m by Larjon Levi (1:51.00) in CLHDC20/25 on April 3 at $9.70. At his previous start 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Larjon Levi (1:52.00) in CLHDC20/25 on March 27 at $30.90. Keep him in mind.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 03/04/2026 | 7 | CLHDC20/25 | $19,651.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:51.00 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $9.70 |
| 4/9 | 27/03/2026 | 21 | CLHDC20/25 | $19,651.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:52.00 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $30.90 |
| 4/9 | 06/03/2026 | 14 | CLSER20000 | $27,247.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:52.30 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $65.60 |
| 4/6 | 20/02/2026 | 61 | CLSER20000 | $18,545.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:52.10 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $30.80 |
| 1/8 | 14/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 31/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Mike Peterson | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 21/12/2025 | 8 | NW3001-4 | $7,657.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:55.10 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $5.10 |
| 2/8 | 13/12/2025 | 6 | NW2001-4 | $6,891.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:56.00 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $2.20 |

Driver: Kevin Lambright
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Big Skewy (1:52.00) in 15000 CL on April 3 at $14.50. Two runs back 2nd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 5 m by Martz Jak (1:54.10) in 15000 CL on March 27 at $7.30. Others look better chances.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 03/04/2026 | 7 | 15000 CL | $12,373.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:52.00 | 8 |
| 29.3L | $14.50 |
| 2/10 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | 15000 CL | $12,373.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:54.10 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $7.30 |
| 2/9 | 20/03/2026 | 14 | 15000 CL | $11,938.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:52.30 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $2.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/03/2026 | 8 | CLHDC20/25 | $18,961.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:53.30 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $9.80 |
| 1/9 | 26/02/2026 | 90 | NW1000L4 | $8,427.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:53.10 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 28/11/2025 | 8 | 12500-15CL | $15,267.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:52.20 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $53.90 |
| 1/6 | 12/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: John De Long
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Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing third behind Martz Jak at this track over 1609m in a 15000 CL on March 27 at $3.30. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing third behind Big Skewy at this track over 1609m in a 15000 CL on April 3 at $2.80. Perfectly placed to win again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 03/04/2026 | 7 | 15000 CL | $12,373.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:52.00 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $2.80 |
| 3/10 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | 15000 CL | $12,373.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:54.10 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $3.30 |
| 1/8 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | 10000 CL | $10,534.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:53.20 | 4 |
| 26.3L | $1.50 |
| 1/10 | 06/03/2026 | 8 | 10000 CL | $10,534.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:55.30 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $16.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/02/2026 | 6 | NW1000L4 | $8,427.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:52.30 | 9 |
| 13.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 20/02/2026 | 55 | NW3000L4 | $9,986.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:53.40 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $88.60 |
| 6/8 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 24/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Antonio Love | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mike Peterson
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 35 m by Larjon Levi (1:52.00) in CLHDC20/25 on March 27 at $56.50. Before that, 8th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 35 m by Ponda Executive (1:54.00) in CLHDC20/25 on March 13 at $41.10. Makes plenty of appeal.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | CLHDC20/25 | $19,651.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Mike Peterson | 1:52.00 | 8 |
| 36.8L | $56.50 |
| 8/9 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | CLHDC20/25 | $18,961.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Mike Peterson | 1:54.00 | 4 |
| 36.8L | $41.10 |
| 8/9 | 06/03/2026 | 14 | CLSER20000 | $27,247.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Mike Peterson | 1:52.30 | 8 |
| 24.0L | $32.90 |
| 2/6 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | CLSER20000 | $18,545.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:53.40 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $3.90 |
| 5/7 | 13/02/2026 | 26 | 15-20000CL | $19,258.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:52.40 | 6 |
| 16.5L | $2.00 |
| 3/10 | 18/01/2026 | 7 | SA20000CL | $26,158.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:54.10 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $8.30 |
| 1/4 | 30/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Trace Tetrick | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 20/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Ross
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 20 m by Big Skewy (1:52.00) in 15000 CL on April 3 at $6.20. At the run before 4th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Martz Jak (1:54.10) in 15000 CL on March 27 at $18.20. Genuine contender.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 03/04/2026 | 7 | 15000 CL | $12,373.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:52.00 | 1 |
| 20.3L | $6.20 |
| 4/10 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | 15000 CL | $12,373.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:54.10 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $18.20 |
| 3/9 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | 15000 CL | $11,938.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:52.30 | 4 |
| 21.0L | $7.90 |
| 9/9 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | CLHDC20/25 | $18,961.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:54.00 | 1 |
| 90.0L | $26.60 |
| 1/9 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | 15000 CL | $11,938.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:52.40 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | 15K FINAL | $21,383.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:55.00 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $6.90 |
| 3/8 | 14/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:52.30 | 0 |
| 34.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 07/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:53.00 | 0 |
| 69L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Plano
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 21 m by Backstreet Gambler (1:52.40) in NW1000L4 on April 3 at $8.10. Two runs back 10th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track beaten 25 m by Noblesville (1:52.20) in NW5500L4 on March 27 at $110.80. This appears outside his grasp.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 03/04/2026 | 7 | NW1000L4 | $8,734.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Luke Plano | 1:52.40 | 8 |
| 21.0L | $8.10 |
| 10/10 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | NW5500L4 | $11,645.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:52.20 | 9 |
| 27.0L | $110.80 |
| 6/7 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NW12500L4 | $18,258.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:52.30 | 2 |
| 26.3L | $60.60 |
| 4/7 | 06/03/2026 | 90 | NW8000L4 | $14,045.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:51.00 | 7 |
| 33.0L | $18.90 |
| 3/7 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Rick Plano | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 06/12/2025 | 7 | NW8001L4 | $26,034.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Plano | 1:50.00 | 7 |
| 23.3L | $44.20 |
| 1/7 | 29/11/2025 | 8 | NW5000L4 | $11,450.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Luke Plano | 1:55.00 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 30/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Marcus Miller
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr8) over 1609m at Oak Grove Racing beaten 6 m by Ohohoh Im On Fire (1:52.20) in NW 6500 L4 on March 30 at $25.15. Two runs back 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m at Oak Grove Racing, beaten 6 m by Isitlikeittell (1:53.40) in NW 6500 L4 on March 23 at $3.67. Doesn't rate.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 30/03/2026 | 7 | NW 6500 L4 | $22,472.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:52.20 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $25.15 |
| 2/7 | 23/03/2026 | 10 | NW 6500 L4 | $22,472.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:53.40 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $3.67 |
| 4/9 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | CLHDC20/25 | $18,961.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:54.00 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $20.50 |
| 5/9 | 06/03/2026 | 14 | CLSER20000 | $27,247.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:52.30 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $23.90 |
| 3/6 | 20/02/2026 | 84 | CLSER20000 | $18,545.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:53.40 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $9.50 |
| 2/7 | 14/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/11/2025 | 22 | 12500-15CL | $15,267.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:52.20 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $14.10 |
| 2/6 | 01/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Atlee Bender
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr5) over 1609m at Miami Valley Raceway, beaten 45 m by Let It Ride (1:50.40) in NW6001L4 on March 29 at $14.80. Two runs back posted a big 8 m win (Fr5) at Miami Valley Raceway (1:54.30) beating Theheavyweightway in NW3251L4 on March 16 at $3.20. Prefer in something a bit easier.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 29/03/2026 | 13 | NW6001L4 | $27,388.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:50.40 | 5 |
| 43.5L | $14.80 |
| 1/8 | 16/03/2026 | 7 | NW3251L4 | $17,556.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:54.30 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $3.20 |
| 7/10 | 09/03/2026 | 8 | NW3251L4 | $17,556.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:51.00 | 3 |
| 41.3L | $2.10 |
| 4/7 | 01/03/2026 | 9 | NW4501L4 | $21,770.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:52.20 | 7 |
| 16.5L | $4.50 |
| 6/8 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | NW8000L4 | $14,265.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Lambright | 1:51.30 | 2 |
| 32.3L | $54.40 |
| 5/9 | 13/02/2026 | 48 | OPEN 3-4 | $22,825.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Lambright | 1:53.30 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $27.50 |
| 2/6 | 07/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Lambright | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 04/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Freehold Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jim Marohn (Jnr) | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 |