Hoosier Park Race 9 - Race 9
ALMOST HOME (8) is looming as a real threat after a better effort last start, finishing third at Oak Grove Racing over 1609m. WOODSIDE JULIUS (9) is in the mix at his first run since finishing third over 1609m at this track six-and-a-half months ago.

Driver: Mike Micallef
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Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Hillacious at this track over 1609m in a NW1PM on April 2 at $10.80. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Mr Halbert at this track over 1609m in a NW1PM on April 9 at $37.90. Progressing well. Top prospects.
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 | 09/04/2026 | 7 | NW1PM | $14,556.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Mike Micallef | 1:58.10 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $37.90 |
| 4/8 | 02/04/2026 | 204 | NW1PM | $14,556.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Mike Micallef | 2:00.00 | 3 |
| 24.0L | $10.80 |
| 1/7 | 20/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Mike Micallef | 2:01.10 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 10/09/2025 | 8 | NW 1PM LT | $12,232.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:56.00 | 6 |
| 90.0L | $34.30 |
| 4/9 | 02/09/2025 | 40 | 2YO NW1PM | $13,761.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:59.30 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $4.60 |
| 6/6 | 24/07/2025 | 8 | ISSE-2CG | $24,465.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Mike Micallef | 1:58.20 | 6 |
| 50.3L | $9.70 |
| 4/10 | 16/07/2025 | 6 | 2YO NW1PM | $13,761.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:57.20 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $6.60 |
| 3/7 | 28/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Marcus Miller | 2:02.10 | 0 |
| 14.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Daryl Bontrager
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Returns after five-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into eighth behind Asifbycue at this track over 1609m in a NW2PM/15CL on November 5 at $60.60. Capable of more than he has shown recently. Respect.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Daryl Bontrager | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 45L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 05/11/2025 | 7 | NW2PM/15CL | $11,908.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Daryl Bontrager | 1:57.20 | 8 |
| 60.0L | $60.60 |
| 8/10 | 29/10/2025 | 15 | NW2PM/15CL | $11,872.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Daryl Bontrager | 1:59.00 | 7 |
| 90.0L | $25.90 |
| 6/8 | 14/10/2025 | 12 | ISSE 2YO | $21,309.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Daryl Bontrager | 1:57.10 | 5 |
| 17.3L | $92.90 |
| 5/9 | 02/10/2025 | 9 | ISHGNW1PM | $18,349.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Daryl Bontrager | 1:56.10 | 7 |
| 19.5L | $58.90 |
| 1/9 | 23/09/2025 | 12 | 2YO NW1PM | $15,826.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Daryl Bontrager | 1:58.30 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $6.60 |
| 4/7 | 11/09/2025 | 14 | ISHGNW1PM | $15,291.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Daryl Bontrager | 1:56.40 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $23.60 |
| 5/7 | 21/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Lambright | 2:01.20 | 0 |
| 42.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Logan Loney
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Resumes today. At the latest first-up run 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 24 m by Pilot's Lucky Day (2:01.20) in ISFC 2CG on June 18 at $12.60. Will find this a tough assignment; prefer later.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 04/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Loney | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 18/06/2025 | - | ISFC 2CG | $6,532.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | John Kieninger (Jnr) | 2:01.20 | 4 |
| 24.0L | $12.60 |

Driver: Brad Ferguson
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Last start 5th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 12 m by Bluebird Hill (1:59.30) in NW1PM on April 9 at $17.40. At the run before 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 12 m by Moni Madness (2:00.20) in CLCDNW1 on April 1 at $8. Cannot be left out of calculations.
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 | 09/04/2026 | 8 | NW1PM | $14,556.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brad Ferguson | 1:59.30 | 8 |
| 12.0L | $17.40 |
| 4/10 | 01/04/2026 | 126 | CLCDNW1 | $10,189.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Brad Ferguson | 2:00.20 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $8.00 |
| 6/7 | 21/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brad Ferguson | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 43.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/11/2025 | 20 | NW1PMCD | $13,740.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Eric Miller | 1:59.20 | 3 |
| 90.0L | $42.50 |
| 8/8 | 06/11/2025 | 12 | NW1PM | $15,267.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brad Ferguson | 1:56.30 | 3 |
| 90.0L | $132.20 |
| 6/7 | 25/10/2025 | 9 | NW1250L4 | $9,132.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brad Ferguson | 1:56.10 | 2 |
| 25.5L | $66.00 |
| 6/7 | 16/10/2025 | 9 | NW2PM | $15,221.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brad Ferguson | 1:56.10 | 2 |
| 30.8L | $57.50 |
| 5/7 | 29/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Brad Ferguson | 1:59.00 | 0 |
| 36.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Lambright
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Resumes today. At the latest first-up run 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 12 m by Nikes Delight (2:00.10) in 2YO CLCD on October 14 at $32.10. Prefer her later in the campaign.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 04/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Detweiler | 2:01.00 | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Detweiler | 1:59.30 | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 14/10/2025 | 97 | 2YO CLCD | $12,938.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jay Cross | 2:00.10 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $32.10 |
| 10/10 | 09/07/2025 | 20 | 2YO NW1PM | $13,761.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Jay Cross | 1:59.00 | 1 |
| 90.0L | $44.30 |
| 7/8 | 19/06/2025 | - | ISFC 2FT | $6,532.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jay Cross | 1:59.20 | 8 |
| 56.3L | $112.50 |

Driver: Kyle Wilfong
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Returns after six months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into eighth behind Girl Math at this track over 1609m in a ISS-2FTCON on October 11 at $13.90. Cannot be left out of calculations.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 04/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Miller | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 11/10/2025 | 11 | ISS-2FTCON | $76,104.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Mike Peterson | 1:58.00 | 2 |
| 90.0L | $13.90 |
| 8/8 | 30/09/2025 | 28 | ISS-2FT | $70,336.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Mike Peterson | 1:57.00 | 5 |
| 31.5L | $12.30 |
| 2/9 | 02/09/2025 | 11 | ISS-2FT | $103,211.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Mike Peterson | 1:57.10 | 1 |
| 15.8L | $24.80 |
| 1/6 | 22/08/2025 | 27 | ISSE-2F | $24,806.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Mike Peterson | 1:57.10 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $7.50 |
| 7/7 | 26/07/2025 | 37 | ISS-2F | $70,336.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:56.30 | 2 |
| 90.0L | $47.70 |
| 5/5 | 28/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | John De Long | 2:02.30 | 0 |
| 72L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/06/2025 | - | ISFC 2FT | $6,532.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 2:00.40 | 8 |
| 90.0L | $32.10 |

Driver: Mike Peterson
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Lines up again after a break of six-and-a-half months. Well beaten at the end of her last preparation at this course and distance when eighth unwanted in the market behind Be Cool Old Fool. Predicted to struggle.
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 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Mike Peterson | 2:03.10 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/09/2025 | 28 | 2YO NW1PM | $13,761.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Mike Peterson | 1:58.30 | 3 |
| 45.8L | $60.70 |
| 9/9 | 26/08/2025 | 68 | 2YO NW1PM | $13,953.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Mike Peterson | 1:59.30 | 3 |
| 90.0L | $12.40 |
| 4/8 | 19/06/2025 | - | ISFC 2FT | $6,532.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Mike Peterson | 1:59.20 | 1 |
| 31.5L | $15.70 |

Driver: Marcus Miller
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Two back was well beaten into sixth behind Fiftyshadesofblu at this track over 1609m in a NW4PM on March 19 at $56.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing third behind Heknowsallthetrix at Oak Grove Racing over 1609m in a MDN/NW1RL on April 7 at $5.33. Chief contender.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 07/04/2026 | 19 | MDN/NW1RL | $17,467.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:56.20 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $5.33 |
| 6/9 | 19/03/2026 | 83 | NW4PM | $17,556.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:56.00 | 8 |
| 23.3L | $56.50 |
| 1/6 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Marcus Miller | 1:59.00 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/12/2025 | 6 | NW2CD | $7,963.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Good | Kyle Husted | 1:58.20 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $6.70 |
| 4/8 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | NW2CD | $7,963.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Husted | 1:57.40 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $20.40 |
| 5/9 | 13/12/2025 | 8 | NW2CD | $7,963.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Husted | 1:59.10 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $17.00 |
| 4/7 | 05/12/2025 | 20 | NW2CD | $7,963.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Husted | 2:00.30 | 6 |
| 26.3L | $4.90 |

Driver: Lewayne Miller
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First up. At the last run he solid effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 7 m by Power N Steam (1:56.40) in ISS-2CGT on September 30 at $63.10. Big chance while fresh.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 11/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Lewayne Miller | 1:58.30 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/09/2025 | 13 | ISS-2CGT | $70,336.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:56.40 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $63.10 |
| 3/8 | 17/09/2025 | 7 | ISSE-2CG | $22,936.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:55.10 | 6 |
| 20.3L | $13.70 |
| 2/7 | 10/09/2025 | 7 | ISSE-2CG | $22,936.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:56.20 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $38.40 |
| 5/9 | 03/09/2025 | 8 | ISSE-2CG | $24,465.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:58.10 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $3.80 |
| 1/9 | 26/08/2025 | 12 | 2YO NW1PM | $13,953.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:59.30 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $7.30 |
| 4/9 | 14/08/2025 | 7 | ISHG NW1PM | $15,504.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:55.30 | 7 |
| 21.8L | $84.70 |

Driver: Atlee Bender
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Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 10 m by Bluebird Hill (1:59.30) in NW1PM on April 9 at $19.20. Two runs back 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 6 m by Moni Madness (2:00.20) in CLCDNW1 on April 1 at $4.10. Won't be beating too many of these home.
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 | 09/04/2026 | 8 | NW1PM | $14,556.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kiwon Waldron | 1:59.30 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $19.20 |
| 2/10 | 01/04/2026 | 6 | CLCDNW1 | $10,189.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Atlee Bender | 2:00.20 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $4.10 |
| 2/10 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | CLCDNW1 | $9,831.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:58.30 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $13.60 |
| 7/10 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | NW1PM | $14,045.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:57.00 | 8 |
| 26.3L | $65.50 |
| 7/10 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | NW1/2PM | $15,449.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Atlee Bender | 1:57.40 | 6 |
| 27.0L | $77.90 |
| 6/9 | 26/02/2026 | 98 | NW 1PM CL | $9,831.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kiwon Waldron | 1:58.00 | 9 |
| 21.8L | $44.90 |
| 6/6 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Kiwon Waldron | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 60.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 19/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Robert Taylor | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 45L | $0.00 |