Hoosier Park Race 3 - Race 3
MONTANA CHIEF A (7) has been racing without luck. Did a fine job last time out when second over 1609m at this track. Will need a bit of luck again negotiating a very wide starting position. Won't find this any harder and he can turn the recent form around. BRAKE AHEAD (2) finished fourth last start, beaten 7 metres, in a far better performance at Miami Valley Raceway over 1609m. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Perfectly placed and is sure to be there at the finish again. TOPVILLE RUSTLER (4) disappointed last time when ninth over 1609m at this track. Can atone. CROWN HANOVER (9) must be respected after scoring last start by 4 metres at this track over 1609m.

Driver: Joey Putnam
Stats
Comments
Nine-year-old gelding showed improvement last time. 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Crown Hanover (1:52.20) in CLHDC12/15 on May 1 at $27.30. The run before was not as impressive when well beaten into ninth behind Montana Chief at this track over 1609m in a CLHDC12/15 on April 24 at $31.50. Form reads okay, but out of his depth.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | CLHDC12/15 | $11,522.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Joey Putnam | 1:52.20 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $27.30 |
| 9/10 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | CLHDC12/15 | $12,009.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | W | Joey Putnam | 1:52.10 | 8 |
| 16.5L | $31.50 |
| 8/10 | 10/04/2026 | 11 | CLHDC20/25 | $19,651.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:51.40 | 9 |
| 34.5L | $34.10 |
| 4/9 | 30/03/2026 | 7 | NW 6500 L4 | $22,472.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:52.20 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $25.15 |
| 2/7 | 23/03/2026 | 10 | NW 6500 L4 | $22,472.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:53.40 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $3.67 |
| 4/9 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | CLHDC20/25 | $18,961.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:54.00 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $20.50 |
| 2/7 | 14/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 01/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Atlee Bender
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at Miami Valley Raceway, beaten 7 m by Ideal Funding (1:52.20) in SA15000CL on April 26 at $7.60. Before that, 10th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 50 m by Backstreet Gambler (1:51.40) in CLHDC20/25 on April 10 at $26.80. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 26/04/2026 | 16 | SA15000CL | $20,378.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:52.20 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $7.60 |
| 10/10 | 10/04/2026 | 12 | CLHDC20/25 | $19,651.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:51.40 | 1 |
| 48.8L | $26.80 |
| 10/10 | 29/03/2026 | 13 | NW6001L4 | $27,388.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:50.40 | 5 |
| 43.5L | $14.80 |
| 1/8 | 16/03/2026 | 7 | NW3251L4 | $17,556.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:54.30 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $3.20 |
| 7/10 | 09/03/2026 | 8 | NW3251L4 | $17,556.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:51.00 | 3 |
| 41.3L | $2.10 |
| 4/7 | 01/03/2026 | 9 | NW4501L4 | $21,770.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:52.20 | 7 |
| 16.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/6 | 07/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Lambright | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 04/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Freehold Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jim Marohn (Jnr) | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Trace Tetrick
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 6 m by Montana Chief (1:52.10) in CLHDC12/15 on April 24 at $7.80. Before that, 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Montana Chief (1:53.00) in CLHDC12/15 on April 17 at $6.40. Makes plenty of appeal.
Last Starts 15 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 | 7 | CLHDC12/15 | $12,009.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | W | Trace Tetrick | 1:52.10 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $7.80 |
| 4/9 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | CLHDC12/15 | $12,009.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Pat Melloy (Jnr) | 1:53.00 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $6.40 |
| 2/9 | 10/04/2026 | 9 | CLHDC12/15 | $12,009.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:51.40 | 4 |
| 18.8L | $3.70 |
| 2/7 | 01/04/2026 | 12 | 12-15000CL | $12,009.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Jordan Ross | 1:53.30 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $5.60 |
| 1/9 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | 10000 CL | $10,534.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:52.20 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $6.90 |
| 2/8 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | 10000 CL | $10,534.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:53.20 | 6 |
| 26.3L | $9.80 |
| 3/8 | 22/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Ward | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 17.25L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 15/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:53.10 | 0 |
| 42.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Ross
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 9th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 24 m by Crown Hanover (1:52.20) in CLHDC12/15 on May 1 at $11.50. The start before 9th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 17 m by Big Skewy (1:50.40) in CLHDC20/25 on April 24 at $20.50. Watch for a far better effort 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | CLHDC12/15 | $11,522.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:52.20 | 7 |
| 24.8L | $11.50 |
| 9/10 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | CLHDC20/25 | $19,651.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | W | Jordan Ross | 1:50.40 | 5 |
| 17.3L | $20.50 |
| 5/7 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | CLHDC20/25 | $19,651.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:53.20 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $15.60 |
| 3/10 | 10/04/2026 | 7 | CLHDC20/25 | $19,651.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:51.40 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $3.30 |
| 2/9 | 03/04/2026 | 7 | 15000 CL | $12,373.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:52.00 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $4.40 |
| 7/9 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | CLHDC20/25 | $19,651.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:52.00 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $22.10 |
| 2/5 | 11/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lewayne Miller
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Crown Hanover (1:52.20) in CLHDC12/15 on May 1 at $2.30. At the run before game effort when 2nd (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten a neck by Montana Chief (1:52.10) in CLHDC12/15 on April 24 at $14.80. Going okay so keep him safe.
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 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | CLHDC12/15 | $11,522.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:52.20 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $2.30 |
| 2/10 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | CLHDC12/15 | $12,009.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | W | Lewayne Miller | 1:52.10 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $14.80 |
| 3/9 | 17/04/2026 | 16 | CLHDC12/15 | $12,009.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:53.00 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $16.80 |
| 1/7 | 01/04/2026 | 5 | 12-15000CL | $12,009.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Lewayne Miller | 1:53.30 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $16.60 |
| 8/10 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | 15000 CL | $12,373.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:54.10 | 8 |
| 27.8L | $89.10 |
| 4/9 | 20/03/2026 | 21 | 15000 CL | $11,938.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:52.30 | 2 |
| 21.8L | $27.40 |
| 3/8 | 31/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 07/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Donald Gribbin (Jnr) | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Husted
Stats
Comments
Resumes. At the latest first-up run 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 0.9 m by Alwaysonetwomany (1:52.00) in 20-25000 on May 30 at $13.80. Might be better for this run.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 02/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 23/10/2025 | 7 | 12500-15CL | $15,221.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:53.10 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.20 |
| 3/6 | 16/10/2025 | 7 | 12500-15CL | $15,221.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:52.00 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $1.50 |
| 2/8 | 09/10/2025 | 6 | 12500-15CL | $15,221.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:51.30 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $2.00 |
| 3/9 | 03/10/2025 | 7 | 12500-15CL | $15,291.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:50.10 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $4.50 |
| 4/10 | 26/09/2025 | 6 | 12500-15CL | $15,291.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Lambright | 1:51.20 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $3.30 |
| 2/9 | 20/09/2025 | 15 | 12500-15CL | $15,291.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:51.20 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $8.60 |
| 1/7 | 24/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brad Ferguson | 1:53.10 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: John De Long
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort when 2nd (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 4 m by Crown Hanover (1:52.20) in CLHDC12/15 on May 1 at $5.30. Two runs back won by a neck (Fr9) at this track (1:52.10) beating Real Cool Cole in CLHDC12/15 on April 24 at $4.70. Sure to play a big role.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | CLHDC12/15 | $11,522.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:52.20 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $5.30 |
| 1/10 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | CLHDC12/15 | $12,009.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | W | John De Long | 1:52.10 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $4.70 |
| 1/9 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | CLHDC12/15 | $12,009.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:53.00 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $3.20 |
| 3/9 | 10/04/2026 | 7 | CLHDC12/15 | $12,009.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:51.40 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $3.40 |
| 4/9 | 03/04/2026 | 7 | CLHDC20/25 | $19,651.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:51.00 | 1 |
| 15.8L | $30.80 |
| 5/10 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | 15000 CL | $12,373.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:54.10 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $2.90 |
| 2/3 | 09/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Atlee Bender | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 01/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:53.00 | 0 |
| 25.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brandon Bates
Stats
Comments
Been racing consistently with 3 consecutive minor placings. Fair effort last start 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 6 m by Six Sticks Of Gum (1:52.00) in W4-9CLM on April 30 at $4.50. Preferred in something easier.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 30/04/2026 | 7 | W4-9CLM | $18,156.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:52.00 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/10 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | W4-9CLM | $18,923.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:51.20 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $38.80 |
| 3/10 | 16/04/2026 | 8 | W4-9CLM | $18,923.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:53.00 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $13.60 |
| 1/10 | 08/04/2026 | 7 | 10000CL | $10,917.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:52.10 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $1.80 |
| 4/9 | 01/04/2026 | 139 | TM75ORLESS | $9,898.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Trace Tetrick | 1:54.20 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $4.10 |
| 1/7 | 18/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | 10-12.5 CL | $12,214.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:52.40 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $5.60 |
| 2/7 | 15/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:52.40 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Wilfong
Stats
Comments
Racing in great heart. Last start won by 4 m (Fr4) at this track (1:52.20) beating Montana Chief in CLHDC12/15 on May 1 at $4.20. Another win is not out of the question.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | CLHDC12/15 | $11,522.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:52.20 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $4.20 |
| 3/10 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | CLHDC12/15 | $12,009.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | W | Brandon Bates | 1:52.10 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.30 |
| 2/9 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | CLHDC12/15 | $12,009.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:53.00 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $14.70 |
| 5/10 | 10/04/2026 | 7 | CLHDC20/25 | $19,651.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Lambright | 1:51.40 | 4 |
| 23.3L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 03/04/2026 | 7 | 15000 CL | $12,373.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:52.00 | 8 |
| 29.3L | $14.50 |
| 2/10 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | 15000 CL | $12,373.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:54.10 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $7.30 |
| 1/7 | 21/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 12/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Marcus Miller
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Crown Hanover, who he meets again; when 23 metres eighth at this track over 1609m in a CLHDC12/15 race on May 1. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | CLHDC12/15 | $11,522.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:52.20 | 1 |
| 23.3L | $27.80 |
| 6/10 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | CLHDC12/15 | $12,009.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | W | Marcus Miller | 1:52.10 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $10.50 |
| 5/9 | 10/04/2026 | 9 | CLHDC12/15 | $12,009.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:51.40 | 6 |
| 36.0L | $11.20 |
| 4/7 | 01/04/2026 | 12 | 12-15000CL | $12,009.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Marcus Miller | 1:53.30 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | 15000 CL | $11,938.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:52.30 | 8 |
| 30.0L | $7.60 |
| 3/8 | 13/03/2026 | 5 | 15000 CL | $11,938.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:55.10 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $5.10 |
| 2/8 | 16/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 36.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 04/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Luke Plano | 1:52.40 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |