Hoosier Park Race 8 - Race 8
M M S BUD (4) was a neck away in second at this track over 1609m last start at his first run back from a spell. Must raise the bar but a win is on the cards. PREMIER ROMEO (5) had tasted recent success then maintained the momentum last start when he scored by a neck over 1609m at this track. Facing a tougher assignment but he is good enough to cope. CROOKED SMILE (3) is worth thought after finishing fourth first-up over 1609m at this track last time out. DOWNBYTHEOCEAN (2) must be included on the back of some solid recent form, most recently when fourth at this track over 1609m.

Driver: Trace Tetrick
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into third behind Tellmeaboutit at this track over 1609m in a NW8000L4 on March 27 at $3.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing third behind Premier Romeo at this track over 1609m in a NW8000L4 on April 3 at $5.90. Has the right credentials to take this out.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 03/04/2026 | 7 | NW8000L4 | $18,923.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:50.20 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $5.90 |
| 3/9 | 27/03/2026 | 21 | NW8000L4 | $18,923.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:52.10 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $3.70 |
| 1/10 | 06/03/2026 | 15 | NW3000L4 | $9,831.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:52.00 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $1.70 |
| 8/8 | 19/02/2026 | 6 | NW5500L4 | $11,412.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Atlee Bender | 1:52.00 | 7 |
| 23.3L | $8.40 |
| 3/9 | 13/02/2026 | 77 | OPEN 3-4 | $22,825.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:53.30 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $7.90 |
| 1/5 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | NW10000L4 | $19,847.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:51.20 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $10.20 |
| 2/7 | 08/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Adam Rucker | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Wilfong
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Premier Romeo (1:50.20) in NW8000L4 on April 3 at $3.40. At the start before solid effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 8 m by Ardens Ace (1:51.20) in OPEN 1-2 on March 27 at $5.30. Recent form okay so worth some thought.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 03/04/2026 | 7 | NW8000L4 | $18,923.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:50.20 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $3.40 |
| 3/8 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | OPEN 1-2 | $32,023.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:51.20 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $5.30 |
| 2/8 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | NW12500L4 | $18,258.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:51.30 | 7 |
| 0.9L | $14.70 |
| 5/7 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NW12500L4 | $18,258.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:52.30 | 6 |
| 15.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/10 | 06/03/2026 | 15 | NW5500L4 | $11,236.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:53.00 | 9 |
| 10.5L | $12.80 |
| 5/8 | 19/02/2026 | 6 | NW5500L4 | $11,412.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Kyle Wilfong | 1:52.00 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $1.30 |
| 5/10 | 11/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Josh Sutton | 1:49.30 | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 24/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:53.10 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Ross
Stats
Comments
Resumed when over this distance beaten 7 m fourth behind Ardens Ace in a OPEN on April 3. Big chance if he can build on his first-up effort.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 03/04/2026 | 126 | OPEN | $32,023.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:50.30 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $14.20 |
| 1/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:53.00 | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | OPEN | $33,588.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:50.30 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $16.80 |
| 2/6 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | OPEN 2 | $27,481.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Jordan Ross | 1:51.30 | 2 |
| 0.9L | $15.00 |
| 5/5 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | OPEN | $33,588.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:50.10 | 1 |
| 23.3L | $29.10 |
| 3/7 | 07/11/2025 | 7 | OPEN 2 | $27,481.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:51.10 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $10.80 |
| 2/9 | 31/10/2025 | 7 | OPEN 2-3 | $27,397.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:51.10 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $7.10 |

Driver: John De Long
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Comments
Having his second run back from a spell. Good run when 2nd (Sr1) over 1609m at this track beaten a neck by Premier Romeo (1:50.20) in NW8000L4 on April 3 at $4.50. Great chance to go one better.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 03/04/2026 | 147 | NW8000L4 | $18,923.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:50.20 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 07/11/2025 | 7 | OPEN 2 | $27,481.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jay Cross | 1:51.10 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $3.80 |
| 8/9 | 31/10/2025 | 7 | OPEN 2-3 | $27,397.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jay Cross | 1:51.10 | 1 |
| 20.3L | $3.10 |
| 3/6 | 24/10/2025 | 14 | OPEN 1-2 | $33,486.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jay Cross | 1:49.30 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $18.80 |
| 3/9 | 10/10/2025 | 7 | ISSAGEDCGP | $76,104.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jay Cross | 1:48.40 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $66.40 |
| 2/6 | 03/10/2025 | 14 | ISSHGELIM | $30,581.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jay Cross | 1:50.00 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $43.00 |
| 1/6 | 09/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:52.20 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Lambright
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start by a neck (Fr5) at this track (1:50.20) beating M M S Bud in NW8000L4 on April 3 at $8.70. Has another win in his sights.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 03/04/2026 | 7 | NW8000L4 | $18,923.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Lambright | 1:50.20 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $8.70 |
| 2/9 | 27/03/2026 | 15 | NW8000L4 | $18,923.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:52.10 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 12/03/2026 | 167 | HGCLCDNW10 | $18,258.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:51.10 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $5.10 |
| 1/6 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Kyle Wilfong | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 32.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/09/2025 | 13 | NW5PM | $19,113.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:51.20 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/10 | 13/09/2025 | 8 | NW7500L4 | $15,291.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Trace Tetrick | 1:51.00 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $4.30 |
| 2/6 | 05/09/2025 | 6 | NW5PM | $19,113.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:51.10 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $1.70 |

Driver: Brandon Bates
Stats
Comments
Comes here second-up after a week. Lacklustre first-up performance when 8th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track, beaten 19 m by Premier Romeo (1:50.20) in NW8000L4 on April 3 at $74.60. Prepared to just watch.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 03/04/2026 | 126 | NW8000L4 | $18,923.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Miller | 1:50.20 | 9 |
| 19.5L | $74.60 |
| 3/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Miller | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 21/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Miller | 1:53.00 | 0 |
| 23.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | OPEN | $33,588.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:50.30 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $48.20 |
| 1/5 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | OPEN 3 | $24,427.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Michael Oosting | 1:51.30 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $4.40 |
| 2/10 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | OPEN 2-3 | $27,481.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:50.40 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $14.60 |
| 4/7 | 07/11/2025 | 12 | OPEN 2 | $27,481.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:51.10 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $27.40 |
| 2/8 | 26/10/2025 | 9 | OPEN 2 | $38,052.00 | Cumberland Run | 1609m | Fast | Todd McCarthy | 1:51.40 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $8.90 |

Driver: Travis Seekman
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 19 m by Ardens Ace (1:50.30) in OPEN on April 3 at $83.90. Two runs back 8th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by Ardens Ace (1:51.20) in OPEN 1-2 on March 27 at $32.50. Recent form suggests he needs to lift.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 03/04/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $32,023.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Lambright | 1:50.30 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $83.90 |
| 8/8 | 27/03/2026 | 28 | OPEN 1-2 | $32,023.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Lambright | 1:51.20 | 6 |
| 30.0L | $32.50 |
| 4/6 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | OPEN 1 | $30,899.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:51.00 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $12.20 |
| 1/9 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | OPEN 3-4 | $22,825.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:52.20 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/7 | 13/02/2026 | 225 | NW5500L4 | $11,412.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:52.10 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $1.40 |
| 1/7 | 07/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:53.00 | 0 |
| 31.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 16/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Gale Smith | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/07/2025 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $12,997.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:49.10 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $5.20 |

Driver: Marcus Miller
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 8 m by Ardens Ace (1:50.30) in OPEN on April 3 at $43.70. Before that, 7th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 16 m by Ardens Ace (1:51.20) in OPEN 1-2 on March 27 at $10.50. Not out of the equation.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 03/04/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $32,023.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:50.30 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $43.70 |
| 7/8 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | OPEN 1-2 | $32,023.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:51.20 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $10.50 |
| 1/7 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NW12500L4 | $18,258.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:52.30 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 06/03/2026 | 15 | NW8000L4 | $14,045.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:51.00 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/02/2026 | 6 | NW5500L4 | $11,412.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Trace Tetrick | 1:52.00 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $9.30 |
| 6/7 | 13/02/2026 | 54 | NW5500L4 | $11,412.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:52.10 | 3 |
| 24.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Fast | Juan Franco | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 26.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Atlee Bender
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 11 m by Premier Romeo (1:50.20) in NW8000L4 on April 3 at $4.90. Two runs back 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Ardens Ace (1:51.20) in OPEN 1-2 on March 27 at $4. Needs to find plenty of improvement to figure.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 03/04/2026 | 7 | NW8000L4 | $18,923.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:50.20 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $4.90 |
| 4/8 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | OPEN 1-2 | $32,023.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:51.20 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/03/2026 | 14 | NW12500L4 | $18,258.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:51.30 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $3.70 |
| 4/7 | 06/03/2026 | 98 | OPEN 1 | $30,899.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:50.10 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $29.40 |
| 3/6 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 24.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | OPEN 2 | $27,481.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:51.30 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $2.40 |
| 1/7 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | OPEN 4 | $21,374.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Trace Tetrick | 1:51.40 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $1.50 |
| 5/8 | 02/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Brandon Bates | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |