Hoosier Park Race 8 - Race 8
BAM BAM (3) scored two runs back then recorded an effortless win last time out, scoring by 10 metres over 1609m at this track. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Ideally placed and is sure to be there at the finish again. BROOKVIEW GLIDER (5) is racing very well this preparation with three wins to his credit, the latest effort a fourth over 1609m at this track. This is a nice drop in grade so he is sure to prove tough to beat again. PRACTICAL JOKE (2) should be at his peak for this. Finished third over 1609m at this track at the latest appearance a week ago. Sure to give the top fancies plenty to think about. TIMBER MAN (4) is in the mix following a fourth at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track.

Driver: Brandon Bates
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Last start 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Another Legend (1:53.10) in FRANSEN-F on April 17 at $40.70. Two runs back 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 19 m by Steel Cowboy (1:54.10) in FRANSEN on April 10 at $11.70. Prepared to overlook against this lot.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | FRANSEN-F | $29,112.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:53.10 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $40.70 |
| 5/6 | 10/04/2026 | 7 | FRANSEN | $18,195.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:54.10 | 6 |
| 19.5L | $11.70 |
| 7/8 | 03/04/2026 | 15 | FRANSEN | $18,195.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:53.00 | 2 |
| 27.8L | $5.30 |
| 1/9 | 19/03/2026 | 154 | HGNW1PM | $14,045.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:55.10 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $2.70 |
| 3/8 | 14/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 16/10/2025 | 8 | 2YO/ISSE | $21,309.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:53.10 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $5.60 |
| 2/6 | 08/10/2025 | 6 | 2CGNW2PM | $15,221.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:52.40 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $3.20 |
| 3/7 | 05/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Trace Tetrick
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Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 2.25 m by Mount Laurel Rd (1:53.30) in HGNW2PM on April 24 at $2. Strong prospects.
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 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | HGNW2PM | $16,012.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | W | Trace Tetrick | 1:53.30 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $2.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | LANDESS-F | $29,112.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:52.40 | 7 |
| 21.8L | $18.50 |
| 2/8 | 10/04/2026 | 7 | LANDESS | $14,556.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:53.40 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $25.10 |
| 1/8 | 03/04/2026 | 156 | LANDESS | $14,556.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:54.10 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 17.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 29/10/2025 | 7 | 2YOCG CLCD | $9,893.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jay Cross | 1:54.30 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $13.60 |
| 5/9 | 22/10/2025 | 7 | 2YOCG CLCD | $9,893.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jay Cross | 1:55.30 | 9 |
| 15.8L | $21.20 |

Driver: Atlee Bender
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Three-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track both over 1609m. Last start posted a big 10 m win as favourite (Fr2) at this track (1:52.40) beating Vel See You Later in LANDESS-F on April 17 at $1.30. Hard to fault on recent form.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | LANDESS-F | $29,112.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:52.40 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $1.30 |
| 1/8 | 10/04/2026 | 7 | LANDESS | $14,556.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:53.40 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/9 | 03/04/2026 | - | LANDESS | $14,556.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:52.40 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $3.60 |
| 1/7 | 18/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:59.00 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Marcus Miller
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Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 2.25 m fourth behind Testyourluck at this track over 1609m HGNW1PM last start. Before that was beaten 0.9 metres second again at this track same class on April 16. Racing well and worth each-way consideration.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 24/04/2026 | 8 | HGNW1PM | $16,739.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | W | Marcus Miller | 1:54.10 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/10 | 16/04/2026 | 6 | HGNW1PM | $14,556.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:53.40 | 6 |
| 0.9L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 10/04/2026 | 225 | LANDESS | $14,556.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:56.00 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $5.30 |
| 2/8 | 04/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:52.30 | 0 |
| 23.25L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/08/2025 | 8 | ISHG NW1PM | $15,504.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:54.00 | 8 |
| 21.0L | $4.70 |
| 1/7 | 20/08/2025 | 35 | CG2YONW1 | $15,969.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:55.00 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $9.10 |
| 6/7 | 16/07/2025 | 14 | CG2YONW1 | $13,761.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:54.10 | 7 |
| 27.0L | $15.30 |
| 1/5 | 25/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Ross
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Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Another Legend (1:53.10) in FRANSEN-F on April 17 at $2.70. Two runs back posted a big 5 m win (Fr6) at this track (1:53.40) beating Winnercircleseeker in FRANSEN on April 10 at $2.30. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | FRANSEN-F | $29,112.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:53.10 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $2.70 |
| 1/6 | 10/04/2026 | 7 | FRANSEN | $18,195.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:53.40 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $2.30 |
| 1/8 | 03/04/2026 | 14 | FRANSEN | $18,195.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:53.00 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.20 |
| 1/7 | 20/03/2026 | 160 | DUNCANMEM | $21,067.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:55.30 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $2.70 |
| 1/6 | 14/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 11/10/2025 | 9 | ISS2CGPCON | $76,104.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:53.20 | 7 |
| 27.8L | $13.20 |
| 3/7 | 02/10/2025 | 7 | ISSE-2CG | $24,465.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:53.30 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $2.70 |
| 3/6 | 28/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Peter Wrenn
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Last start 8th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Another Legend (1:53.10) in FRANSEN-F on April 17 at $55.20. Two runs back 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 18 m by Steel Cowboy (1:54.10) in FRANSEN on April 10 at $8.90. Better off looking to others.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | FRANSEN-F | $29,112.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Peter Wrenn | 1:53.10 | 8 |
| 28.5L | $55.20 |
| 4/6 | 10/04/2026 | 7 | FRANSEN | $18,195.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:54.10 | 4 |
| 18.8L | $8.90 |
| 5/8 | 03/04/2026 | 156 | FRANSEN | $18,195.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:53.00 | 7 |
| 24.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 29/10/2025 | 14 | 2YONW1 | $13,699.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:55.10 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $2.30 |
| 1/9 | 15/10/2025 | 7 | 2YONW1 | $13,699.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:53.40 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $4.40 |
| 6/6 | 08/10/2025 | 6 | 2CGNW2PM | $15,221.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Ricky Macomber (Jnr) | 1:52.40 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $42.90 |