Hoosier Park Race 8 - Race 8
M M S BUD (7) went well to finish second two starts ago then recorded an effortless win last start, scoring by 7 metres over 1609m at this track. Will need a bit of luck negotiating a very wide starting position. This doesn't look as hard so he is set to continue his fine form. GORGEOUS BIG GUY (8) is a talented entire first up from a break of ten weeks who generally wastes no time finding form and is yet to taste defeat when resuming. Scored a fine win over 1609m at Springfield to launch his last preparation. Has to contend with a very wide draw. Will be right there at the business end. CROOKED SMILE (6) is in the mix following a respectable third at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track. SANDAY A (2) is in the mix following a fourth at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track. Something for the Multiples: M-M-S BUD (7)

Driver: Joey Putnam
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at Oak Grove Racing, beaten 16 m by Rip Wheeler (1:52.00) in NW 6500 L4 on April 6 at $2.07. At his previous start 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at Oak Grove Racing, beaten 9 m by Aintnothingucando (1:51.40) in OPEN 2 on March 30 at $3.35. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 06/04/2026 | 7 | NW 6500 L4 | $23,290.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Joey Putnam | 1:52.00 | 6 |
| 16.5L | $2.07 |
| 6/8 | 30/03/2026 | 7 | OPEN 2 | $35,112.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Joey Putnam | 1:51.40 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $3.35 |
| 5/6 | 23/03/2026 | 17 | OPEN HCP | $42,135.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Joey Putnam | 1:52.10 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $7.82 |
| 2/9 | 06/03/2026 | 98 | OPEN 3 | $22,472.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Joey Putnam | 1:52.40 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $7.20 |
| 1/7 | 21/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Joey Putnam | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | OPEN | $33,588.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Joey Putnam | 1:50.30 | 3 |
| 21.0L | $32.40 |
| 5/6 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | OPEN 2 | $27,481.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Joey Putnam | 1:51.30 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $4.20 |
| 3/6 | 12/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Joey Putnam | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 25.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Trace Tetrick
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 13 m by M M S Bud (1:51.10) in OPEN 2-3 on April 10 at $36. At his previous 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. Makes plenty of appeal.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 10/04/2026 | 7 | OPEN 2-3 | $26,201.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:51.10 | 8 |
| 13.5L | $36.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Marcus Miller
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Always B Nicky (1:51.30) in NW5PM on May 9 at $54.90. Facing a tough task first-up.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Robert Taylor | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Robert Taylor | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 14/11/2025 | 10 | DESTROYHGP | $43,511.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Robert Taylor | 1:50.30 | 2 |
| 35.3L | $78.20 |
| 8/8 | 04/11/2025 | 8 | KYSS3YOCG | $152,672.00 | Cumberland Run | 1609m | Fast | Robert Taylor | 1:50.00 | 8 |
| 22.5L | $40.20 |
| 4/5 | 27/10/2025 | 14 | KYSS3YOCG | $60,883.00 | Cumberland Run | 1609m | Good | Robert Taylor | 1:51.40 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $14.74 |
| 2/6 | 13/10/2025 | 18 | KYSS3YOCG | $60,883.00 | Cumberland Run | 1609m | Fast | Robert Taylor | 1:51.30 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $9.18 |
| 1/9 | 25/09/2025 | 6 | NW2500L4 | $9,939.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Robert Taylor | 1:51.10 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $2.20 |
| 9/9 | 19/09/2025 | 17 | JENNAS | $172,018.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Robert Taylor | 1:49.30 | 5 |
| 25.5L | $62.50 |

Driver: Atlee Bender
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing third behind Premier Romeo at this track over 1609m in a NW8000L4 on April 3 at $5.90. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing second behind M M S Bud at this track over 1609m in a OPEN 2-3 on April 10 at $6.90. Plenty to like about his prospects.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 10/04/2026 | 7 | OPEN 2-3 | $26,201.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:51.10 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $6.90 |
| 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 |
| 2/7 | 08/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Adam Rucker | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brandon Bates
Stats
Comments
Meets M M S Bud again; when 17 metres fifth at this track over 1609m in a OPEN 2-3 race on April 10. Can't have on that basis.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 10/04/2026 | 7 | OPEN 2-3 | $26,201.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:51.10 | 6 |
| 17.3L | $59.90 |
| 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 |

Driver: Jordan Ross
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing fourth behind Ardens Ace at this track over 1609m in a OPEN on April 3 at $14.20. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing third behind M M S Bud at this track over 1609m in a OPEN 2-3 on April 10 at $5.40. Big run expected.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 10/04/2026 | 7 | OPEN 2-3 | $26,201.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:51.10 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $5.40 |
| 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 |

Driver: John De Long
Stats
Comments
Last start a big 7 m win as favourite (Fr4) at this track (1:51.10) beating Play Action Pass in OPEN 2-3 on April 10 at $1.60. Has another win on the radar.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 10/04/2026 | 7 | OPEN 2-3 | $26,201.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:51.10 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $1.60 |
| 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 |
| 1/6 | 09/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:52.20 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Wilfong
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Comments
Resuming after a spell of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into sixth behind Humble at Miami Valley Raceway over 1609m in a OPEN II HC on February 8 at $2.10. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 m (Fr3) at Springfield (1:50.20) beating Fox Valley Durham in ILCHMP3C&G on September 11 2024. Nicely placed 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 11/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | OPEN II HC | $45,649.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:50.10 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $2.10 |
| 5/8 | 01/02/2026 | 21 | OPEN | $51,355.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:51.00 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $13.80 |
| 7/7 | 11/01/2026 | 15 | OPEN | $53,812.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:51.00 | 7 |
| 25.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | OPEN | $42,879.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:51.10 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $2.00 |
| 3/9 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | OPEN | $42,879.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Good | Chris Page | 1:52.20 | 2 |
| 0.9L | $3.20 |
| 2/9 | 06/12/2025 | 8 | OPEN | $42,879.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:50.00 | 7 |
| 0.6L | $30.10 |
| 2/4 | 29/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |