Hoosier Park Race 7 - Race 7
BOOK THE FIGHT (4) was responsible for a very good effort last time over 1609m at this track, finishing second and just 0.6 metres from the winner. Meets a comparable field and he can figure in the finish. NOSMALLTALK (10) made it three wins from as many career starts when he scored by 5 metres at the latest appearance over 1609m at Scioto Downs. Drawn to enjoy a cosy run but might need things to go his way at some stage. Big chance in this comparable race. PREMIER ROMEO (1) is the next elect off a last-start win by 0.6 metres at this track over 1609m. SHOOTING IN PLACE (6) is a consistent performer with three top-three finishes on the trot. Won't let backers down.

Driver: Atlee Bender
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Hard to fault of late. Last start won by a 0.6 m (Fr8) at this track (1:53.30) beating Book The Fight in W 5-8PM on May 8 at $11.40. Hard to beat in this sort of form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | W 5-8PM | $20,950.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Atlee Bender | 1:53.30 | 8 |
| 0.6L | $11.40 |
| 5/10 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | 30-40000CL | $20,950.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Lambright | 1:51.30 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $4.30 |
| 2/7 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | 30-40000CL | $21,834.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | W | Kevin Lambright | 1:49.20 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $4.60 |
| 3/8 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | 30-40000CL | $21,834.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Lambright | 1:51.00 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $12.30 |
| 6/9 | 10/04/2026 | 7 | OPEN 2-3 | $26,201.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Lambright | 1:51.10 | 5 |
| 17.3L | $12.10 |
| 1/10 | 03/04/2026 | 7 | NW8000L4 | $18,923.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Lambright | 1:50.20 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $8.70 |
| 1/6 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Kyle Wilfong | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 32.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joey Putnam
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Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 4.5 m by Premier Romeo (1:53.30) in W 5-8PM on May 8 at $13.10. Two runs back won by 2.25 m (Fr7) at this track (1:51.10) beating General Dolan in NW5500L4 on April 24 at $22.50. Going okay so keep him safe.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | W 5-8PM | $20,950.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Joey Putnam | 1:53.30 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $13.10 |
| 1/7 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | NW5500L4 | $11,645.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | W | Joey Putnam | 1:51.10 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $22.50 |
| 6/10 | 17/04/2026 | 140 | NW5500L4 | $11,645.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Joey Putnam | 1:51.30 | 4 |
| 18.8L | $13.30 |
| 10/10 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | CLASSIC HG | $84,275.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Joey Putnam | 1:49.40 | 3 |
| 90.0L | $64.10 |
| 4/7 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | BALLYSCGP | $42,366.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Joey Putnam | 1:50.30 | 3 |
| 17.3L | $20.80 |
| 4/6 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | DESTROYHGP | $43,053.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Joey Putnam | 1:52.00 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 10/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 33.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Joey Putnam | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brandon Bates
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Last start 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 20 m by Leave It To Leo (1:51.30) in 30-40000CL on May 8 at $16.20. Two runs back won by 2.25 m (Fr7) at this track (1:52.00) beating Martz Jak in W4-9CLM on April 30 at $5.10. Not likely to feature.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 08/05/2026 | 8 | 30-40000CL | $20,950.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Marcus Miller | 1:51.30 | 1 |
| 20.3L | $16.20 |
| 1/10 | 30/04/2026 | 7 | W4-9CLM | $18,156.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:52.00 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $5.10 |
| 1/10 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | W4-9CLM | $18,923.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:51.20 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $7.40 |
| 4/10 | 16/04/2026 | 7 | W4-9CLM | $18,923.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:53.00 | 8 |
| 13.5L | $20.50 |
| 2/8 | 09/04/2026 | 28 | W4-9CLM | $18,923.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:52.30 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $5.40 |
| 5/8 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | HGCLCDNW10 | $18,258.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:51.10 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $3.90 |
| 7/8 | 02/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Kiwon Waldron | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 47.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | James Yoder | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 27.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Wilfong
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Beaten favourite last start when second at this track on May 8. Scored the start before at Miami Valley Raceway on April 26. Definite winning chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 08/05/2026 | 12 | W 5-8PM | $20,950.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Kyle Wilfong | 1:53.30 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $2.40 |
| 1/6 | 26/04/2026 | 7 | NW6PM | $30,568.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:50.30 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $2.10 |
| 1/10 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | NW6001L4 | $28,384.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:52.10 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $9.90 |
| 7/7 | 12/04/2026 | 14 | NW6001L4 | $28,384.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:51.20 | 2 |
| 19.5L | $12.90 |
| 1/10 | 29/03/2026 | 7 | NW4501L4 | $21,770.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:51.20 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $1.50 |
| 4/9 | 22/03/2026 | 163 | NW4501L4 | $21,770.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:51.30 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $4.10 |
| 2/8 | 14/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 29/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Brandon Bates | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Husted
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Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 5 m by Keayang Taco (1:52.00) in W4-9CLM on May 7 at $31.70. Capable of another big run.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 07/05/2026 | 7 | W4-9CLM | $18,156.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Husted | 1:52.00 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $31.70 |
| 8/10 | 30/04/2026 | 7 | W4-9CLM | $18,156.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Husted | 1:52.00 | 4 |
| 41.3L | $3.90 |
| 3/10 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | W4-9CLM | $18,923.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:51.20 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $1.60 |
| 1/10 | 16/04/2026 | 7 | W4-9CLM | $18,923.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:53.00 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/8 | 09/04/2026 | 17 | W4-9CLM | $18,923.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:52.30 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $20.80 |
| 1/10 | 23/03/2026 | 11 | NW10PM-CL | $30,899.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:52.40 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $54.20 |
| 2/6 | 15/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Marvin Luna | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Ross
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Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 1.5 m third behind Premier Romeo at this track over 1609m W 5-8PM last start. Before that was beaten 1.5 metres second again at this track in NW3000L4 on May 1. Racing well and not without merit.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | W 5-8PM | $20,950.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Brandon Bates | 1:53.30 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.60 |
| 2/10 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | NW3000L4 | $9,777.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:51.30 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | NW5500L4 | $11,645.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | W | Brandon Bates | 1:51.10 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $9.40 |
| 5/8 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NW12500L4 | $18,923.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:49.20 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $23.80 |
| 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 |

Driver: Kevin Lambright
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Last start 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 5 m by Premier Romeo (1:53.30) in W 5-8PM on May 8 at $65.10. Two runs back 7th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 18 m by Gorgeous Big Guy (1:52.10) in NW5000L4 on May 1 at $11.10. This appears outside his grasp.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | W 5-8PM | $20,950.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Kevin Lambright | 1:53.30 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $65.10 |
| 7/9 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $11,173.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Lambright | 1:52.10 | 5 |
| 18.0L | $11.10 |
| 4/7 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | NW5500L4 | $11,645.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | W | Kevin Lambright | 1:51.10 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $22.20 |
| 4/10 | 17/04/2026 | 8 | NW5500L4 | $11,645.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Lambright | 1:51.30 | 6 |
| 18.0L | $11.10 |
| 1/10 | 09/04/2026 | 7 | HGNW4PM | $18,195.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Lambright | 1:53.10 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.90 |
| 2/8 | 02/04/2026 | 132 | HGNW4PM | $18,195.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Lambright | 1:52.00 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $4.30 |
| 2/7 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Lambright | 1:52.20 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 18/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Lambright | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 32.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: John De Long
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Last start 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Premier Romeo (1:53.30) in W 5-8PM on May 8 at $35.70. Two runs back 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Quantum (1:52.20) in HGNW4PM on April 30 at $3.80. Will not find this easy.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 08/05/2026 | 8 | W 5-8PM | $20,950.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | John De Long | 1:53.30 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $35.70 |
| 3/10 | 30/04/2026 | 7 | HGNW4PM | $17,458.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:52.20 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $3.80 |
| 5/10 | 23/04/2026 | 21 | HGNW4PM | $18,195.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:53.00 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $6.10 |
| 4/9 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | WO4/6 | $20,378.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Corey Callahan | 1:52.40 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $1.60 |
| 1/9 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | WO4/6 | $19,663.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Corey Callahan | 1:51.30 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $2.80 |
| 5/9 | 19/03/2026 | 7 | WO4/6 | $19,663.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Corey Callahan | 1:53.00 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/7 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Corey Callahan | 1:58.30 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 19/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | John De Long | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lewayne Miller
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Last start 2nd (Fr9) over 1609m at this track, beaten 7 m by Gorgeous Big Guy (1:52.10) in NW5000L4 on May 1 at $66. Two runs back 10th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 60 m by Six Sticks Of Gum (1:51.20) in W4-9CLM on April 23 at $82.30. Will struggle to compete against the top handful.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 01/05/2026 | 8 | NW5000L4 | $11,173.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:52.10 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $66.00 |
| 10/10 | 23/04/2026 | 27 | W4-9CLM | $18,923.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:51.20 | 1 |
| 58.5L | $82.30 |
| 5/9 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | NW8000L4 | $18,923.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:52.10 | 7 |
| 21.0L | $14.20 |
| 1/10 | 20/03/2026 | 15 | NW3000L4 | $9,831.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:52.40 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/9 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | HGCLCDNW10 | $18,258.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Marcus Miller | 1:53.00 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $10.60 |
| 2/10 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | NW1000L4 | $8,427.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:52.30 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $2.30 |
| 4/6 | 13/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Alvin Miller | 1:52.00 | 0 |
| 60L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 08/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Alvin Miller | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Marcus Miller
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Comes here in the right form. Won by 5 m as favourite (Fr3) at Scioto Downs (1:52.10) beating Currys Flurry in HGNW4PMRLT on May 7 at $1.10. Two runs back won by 4.5 m as favourite (Fr1) at Miami Valley Raceway (1:51.10) beating Dancing Stranger in NW2PM on April 21 at $1.30. Capable of adding to the outstanding recent results.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 07/05/2026 | 16 | HGNW4PMRLT | $21,648.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:52.10 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $1.10 |
| 1/8 | 21/04/2026 | 7 | NW2PM | $21,834.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:51.10 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $1.30 |
| 1/9 | 14/04/2026 | - | NW1PM | $18,923.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:53.20 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $2.20 |
| 4/4 | 04/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:52.30 | 0 |
| 23.25L | $0.00 |