Hoosier Park Race 11 - Race 11
HELPFUND (4) ran third last start at this track over 1609m, beaten 17 metres. Talented and has plenty of upside. Good enough to win a race of this calibre. COMPATIBLE (6) drew wide last start and was never a genuine threat, beaten 12 metres into sixth at this track over 1609m. Won't find this any harder and he can finish a lot closer this time. PONDA STARBUSTER (7) is worth another chance after a last-start ninth over 1609m at this track eight days ago. BRYCE CANYON (2) did not make an impact last start but strips fitter third-up and can improve from this favourable draw.

Driver: Marcus Miller
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Last start 7th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track well beaten by Dan D Man Can (1:55.30) in HG NW1PM on May 14 at $36.60. Two runs back 5th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track, beaten 16 m by Woodside Julius (1:58.30) in HG NW1PM on May 7 at $57. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | HG NW1PM | $13,966.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:55.30 | 1 |
| 90.0L | $36.60 |
| 5/10 | 07/05/2026 | 31 | HG NW1PM | $13,966.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:58.30 | 9 |
| 16.5L | $57.00 |
| 6/10 | 06/04/2026 | 8 | $18,809.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | M Etsell | 1:57.40 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $74.85 | |
| 4/10 | 29/03/2026 | 6 | $18,499.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | M Etsell | 2:01.20 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $20.85 | |
| 10/10 | 23/03/2026 | 18 | $18,499.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | M Etsell | 2:00.10 | 1 |
| 17.0L | $61.80 | |
| 6/6 | 05/03/2026 | 147 | $8,736.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Good | M Etsell | 2:05.10 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $11.10 |

Driver: Dan Shetler
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Finished up last campaign with a win at this track, but hasn't been as effective this campaign with a first-up effort 7th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 55 m by August Salazar (1:55.40) in EXPRESSON on April 29 at $49.90. Then last outing 8th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by Ponda Swan (1:56.20) in WO2-4/20CL on May 14 at $60.30. No surprise if he took 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 14/05/2026 | 15 | WO2-4/20CL | $13,966.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Shetler | 1:56.20 | 8 |
| 30.0L | $60.30 |
| 7/7 | 29/04/2026 | 182 | EXPRESSON | $16,760.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Shetler | 1:55.40 | 5 |
| 53.3L | $49.90 |
| 6/6 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Dan Shetler | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 90.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 29/10/2025 | 8 | 2YO CLCD | $11,416.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Shetler | 1:59.40 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $1.80 |
| 1/9 | 21/10/2025 | 12 | 2YO CLCD | $9,893.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Shetler | 2:00.30 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.40 |
| 7/10 | 09/10/2025 | 8 | ISHGNW1PM | $18,265.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Shetler | 1:58.10 | 6 |
| 15.0L | $10.90 |
| 1/10 | 01/10/2025 | 8 | 2YO CLCD | $11,468.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Shetler | 1:58.00 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $5.80 |
| 5/7 | 30/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Shetler | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 70.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: John De Long
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Three-year-old gelding (Creatine - Winning Beauty) making his debut. Finished second at Hoosier Park in a trial on May 13 over 1609m. Market the best guide to his chances.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 06/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | W | Joey Putnam | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 40.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brandon Bates
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Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing fourth behind You Know Dancer at this track over 1609m in a NW1PM on April 30 at $3.90. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Great Commission at this track over 1609m in a HG NW1PM on May 13 at $10.70. Looks ready to win.
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 | 13/05/2026 | 13 | HG NW1PM | $13,966.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:57.40 | 3 |
| 17.3L | $10.70 |
| 4/10 | 30/04/2026 | 29 | NW1PM | $13,966.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:58.10 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $3.90 |
| 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 |

Driver: Mike Peterson
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Last start 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 21 m by Great Commission (1:57.40) in HG NW1PM on May 13 at $138.10. Two runs back 8th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 25 m by You Know Dancer (1:58.10) in NW1PM on April 30 at $67.90. Hard to make a winning case.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 13/05/2026 | 13 | HG NW1PM | $13,966.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Mike Peterson | 1:57.40 | 5 |
| 21.0L | $138.10 |
| 8/10 | 30/04/2026 | 263 | NW1PM | $13,966.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Dale Hiteman | 1:58.10 | 1 |
| 26.3L | $67.90 |
| 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 |

Driver: Ross Leonard
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Last start 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 12 m by Ponda Swan (1:56.20) in WO2-4/20CL on May 14 at $28.80. Before that, 4th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 25 m by Madam President (1:58.10) in NW1PM on April 2 at $17.80. Capable of taking 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 14/05/2026 | 42 | WO2-4/20CL | $13,966.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Ross Leonard | 1:56.20 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $28.80 |
| 4/8 | 02/04/2026 | 159 | NW1PM | $14,556.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Ross Leonard | 1:58.10 | 8 |
| 26.3L | $17.80 |
| 1/7 | 21/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Ross Leonard | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 14/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Ross Leonard | 2:00.10 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 25/10/2025 | 10 | ISN/W35KLT | $22,831.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:56.30 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $35.60 |
| 5/9 | 15/10/2025 | 15 | 2YO NW1PM | $13,699.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:57.40 | 6 |
| 22.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/10 | 30/09/2025 | 7 | 2YO NW1PM | $15,749.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:56.40 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $1.90 |
| 1/10 | 23/09/2025 | 14 | 2YOFHGCLCD | $10,703.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:58.10 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $1.90 |

Driver: Kyle Wilfong
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Last start 9th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 21 m by Swan In All (1:58.20) in HG NW1PM on May 13 at $20.10. At the run before 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track well beaten by Sly Help (1:58.10) in CARDINAL on April 8 at $16.20. Solid top-three prospects.
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 | 13/05/2026 | 35 | HG NW1PM | $16,061.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:58.20 | 8 |
| 21.8L | $20.10 |
| 5/8 | 02/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 45.75L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 18/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Kyle Wilfong | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 90L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/04/2026 | 169 | CARDINAL | $14,556.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:58.10 | 7 |
| 90.0L | $16.20 |
| 7/8 | 21/10/2025 | 7 | ISSE 2YO | $21,309.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:59.00 | 4 |
| 90.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 14/10/2025 | 7 | ISSE 2YO | $21,309.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:56.40 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $4.30 |
| 1/9 | 07/10/2025 | 7 | 2YO NW1PM | $13,761.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:58.40 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $8.80 |
| 5/10 | 30/09/2025 | 7 | 2YO NW1PM | $15,749.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:56.40 | 8 |
| 15.0L | $24.00 |