Hoosier Park Race 11 - Race 11
HELPFUND (4) deserves consideration after his last-start sixth when resuming over 1609m at this track four weeks ago. SWAN MAN (2) is in the mix following a fourth at his most recent appearance over 1609m at The Meadows. Something for the Multiples: YOU KNOW DANCER (1) BROOKVIEW GOLD (7)

Driver: Robert Taylor
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Second-up here following a spell. Game effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 3 m by Lady By A Nose (1:56.40) in NW1PM on April 23 at $5.60. Will come on following that run and is a top-three prospect again.
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 | 23/04/2026 | 243 | NW1PM | $14,556.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Robert Taylor | 1:56.40 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $5.60 |
| 4/5 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Robert Taylor | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 63L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 23/08/2025 | 9 | ISSE-2CG | $24,806.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Robert Taylor | 1:57.30 | 1 |
| 20.3L | $2.70 |
| 2/9 | 14/08/2025 | 9 | ISSE-2CG | $24,806.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Robert Taylor | 1:57.10 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $3.30 |
| 1/9 | 05/08/2025 | 35 | 2YO NW1PM | $13,953.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Robert Taylor | 1:57.20 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $35.60 |
| 6/9 | 01/07/2025 | 13 | 2YOCGNW1 | $13,761.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Lambright | 2:00.10 | 2 |
| 23.3L | $12.30 |
| 2/8 | 18/06/2025 | - | ISFC 2CG | $6,532.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Robert Taylor | 1:59.40 | 3 |
| 37.5L | $6.70 |

Driver: Atlee Bender
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Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at The Meadows beaten 12 m by Libbys Lucky Lady (1:56.40) in CDCLMW1NW4 on April 23 at $11.60. Before that, 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at The Meadows beaten 30 m by Best Met Yet (1:56.10) in CGW1NW2EXT on April 15 at $22.20. Has the right credentials to take this out.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 23/04/2026 | 8 | CDCLMW1NW4 | $10,189.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mike Wilder | 1:56.40 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $11.60 |
| 6/9 | 15/04/2026 | 7 | CGW1NW2EXT | $14,556.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mike Wilder | 1:56.10 | 5 |
| 28.5L | $22.20 |
| 5/7 | 08/04/2026 | 7 | CGW1NW2EXT | $14,556.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mike Wilder | 1:57.10 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $18.50 |
| 3/9 | 01/04/2026 | 14 | CGNW2EXTPM | $14,556.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Good | Mike Wilder | 1:57.20 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $7.80 |
| 7/7 | 18/03/2026 | 7 | EC-FINAL | $25,000.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Shawn Johnston | 1:54.20 | 4 |
| 75.8L | $14.70 |
| 8/8 | 11/03/2026 | 7 | EC-CGNW2 | $14,045.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | Dave Palone | 1:58.30 | 7 |
| 90.0L | $43.00 |
| 2/4 | 31/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Good | Shawn Johnston | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | Shawn Johnston | 1:59.20 | 0 |
| 76.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Lambright
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He has had three outings since resuming from a long break. Wasn't too bad last time 3rd (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 4.5 m by Lady By A Nose (1:56.40) in NW1PM on April 23 at $55. Not keen this time.
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 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | NW1PM | $14,556.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Lambright | 1:56.40 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $55.00 |
| 7/10 | 16/04/2026 | 27 | NW1PM | $14,556.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Robert Taylor | 1:57.10 | 9 |
| 39.8L | $78.40 |
| 2/8 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Lambright | 2:03.10 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 04/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kiwon Waldron | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 90L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 20/03/2026 | 206 | CONRADMEM | $21,067.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:57.00 | 4 |
| 90.0L | $27.70 |
| 8/9 | 26/08/2025 | 7 | 2YO NW1PM | $13,953.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:59.30 | 6 |
| 90.0L | $70.30 |
| 8/10 | 19/08/2025 | 7 | 2YO NW1PM | $13,953.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kiwon Waldron | 1:58.00 | 8 |
| 90.0L | $69.20 |
| 4/10 | 12/08/2025 | 14 | 2YO NW1PM | $13,953.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kiwon Waldron | 1:58.20 | 6 |
| 44.3L | $54.70 |

Driver: Brandon Bates
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Lacklustre performance first-up at this course and distance beaten 90 m sixth behind Dial Nine One One in a CARLTON on April 1. Capable of a better showing than the first-up effort.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Brandon Bates | 2:01.00 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/04/2026 | 176 | CARLTON | $18,195.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Brandon Bates | 1:56.40 | 6 |
| 90.0L | $23.90 |
| 1/7 | 14/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 2:00.10 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/10/2025 | 13 | 2YOCGNW2PM | $15,291.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:57.20 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $3.70 |
| 6/7 | 24/09/2025 | 7 | ISSE-2CG | $22,936.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Trace Tetrick | 1:55.00 | 3 |
| 33.0L | $51.70 |
| 7/8 | 17/09/2025 | 14 | ISSE-2CG | $22,936.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:55.10 | 1 |
| 30.0L | $7.90 |
| 1/10 | 03/09/2025 | 6 | ISSE-2CG | $24,465.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:58.20 | 9 |
| 0.9L | $6.60 |
| 3/10 | 28/08/2025 | 14 | ISHGNW1PM | $15,504.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:57.00 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $10.80 |

Driver: Kyle Wilfong
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Three-year-old gelding lining up for the second time. At debut 8th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 12 m by Lady By A Nose (1:56.40) in NW1PM on April 23 at $36.20. Genuine chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 23/04/2026 | - | NW1PM | $14,556.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:56.40 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $36.20 |
| 5/7 | 11/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 04/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 2:01.00 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Logan Loney
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Last start 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 8 m by Lady By A Nose (1:56.40) in NW1PM on April 23 at $64.40. Two runs back 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 14 m by Brookview Gold (1:57.20) in NW1PM on April 16 at $114.40. Needs to improve.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | NW1PM | $14,556.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Loney | 1:56.40 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $64.40 |
| 4/10 | 16/04/2026 | 302 | NW1PM | $14,556.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Loney | 1:57.20 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $114.40 |
| 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: Mike Micallef
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Last start posted a big 7 m win (Fr1) at this track (1:57.20) beating Lady By A Nose in NW1PM on April 16 at $7.70. Worth plenty of thought.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 16/04/2026 | 7 | NW1PM | $14,556.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Mike Micallef | 1:57.20 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $7.70 |
| 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 |
| 3/7 | 28/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Marcus Miller | 2:02.10 | 0 |
| 14.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Marcus Miller
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Last start 5th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 24 m by Kousin Karl (1:56.40) in CARDINAL on April 15 at $38.60. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 20 m by Kousin Karl (1:56.40) in CARDINAL on April 8 at $37.60. Not out of the equation.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 15/04/2026 | 7 | CARDINAL | $29,112.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:56.40 | 8 |
| 24.8L | $38.60 |
| 3/8 | 08/04/2026 | - | CARDINAL | $14,556.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:56.40 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $37.60 |
| 5/8 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Trace Tetrick | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 62.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joey Putnam
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Three-year-old colt (You Know You Do - Bridge To Nowhere) making his debut. Finished second in a trial on April 22 at Hoosier Park over 1609m. Market the best guide to his chances.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Joey Putnam | 2:00.10 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dale Hiteman
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Resumes. At the latest first-up run 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at Monticello Raceway well beaten by Stinger (2:12.10) in NY EXCEL on July 7 at $6.30. Prefer him later in the campaign.
Last Starts 264 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 10/08/2025 | 34 | NY EXCEL | $31,008.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Rob Harmon | 2:00.20 | 5 |
| 76.5L | $21.60 |
| 1/1 | 25/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Rob Harmon | 2:03.10 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 07/07/2025 | - | NY EXCEL | $30,581.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Rob Harmon | 2:12.10 | 1 |
| 120.0L | $6.30 |
| 1/2 | 22/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Rob Harmon | 2:06.40 | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |