Hoosier Park Race 9 - Race 9
LT WILL B AWESOME (6) has had two runs this prep and is yet to finish in the top three. Added to the sequence last time over 1609m at Scioto Downs, finishing 18 metres away from the winner in fourth. Finds a nice race and can take this out. PILOTS LEGACY (5) finished tenth at this track two runs ago before finishing eighth at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 metres. This doesn't look as hard so he is a major player. DEJOMA (2) has a strong record here which is significant. Finished ninth over 1609m at this track last time out. SKYWAY PACQUIAO (4) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 8 metres at this track over 1609m.

Driver: Pat Melloy (Jnr)
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Resumes today. At the latest first-up run 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 40 m by Ponda Aesthetic (1:55.20) in NW 10/30CL on July 19 at $39.30. Will find this a tough assignment; prefer later.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 16/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Pat Melloy (Jnr) | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 36L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/07/2025 | 331 | NW 10/30CL | $19,113.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Pat Melloy (Jnr) | 1:55.20 | 3 |
| 40.5L | $39.30 |
| 2/5 | 02/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Pat Melloy (Jnr) | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 22/08/2024 | 7 | NW6CDCL | $19,969.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Pat Melloy (Jnr) | 1:53.40 | 1 |
| 20.3L | $12.10 |
| 5/9 | 15/08/2024 | 7 | NW6CDCL | $19,969.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Pat Melloy (Jnr) | 1:54.10 | 7 |
| 33.8L | $62.50 |
| 3/8 | 08/08/2024 | 14 | NW6CDCL | $19,969.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Pat Melloy (Jnr) | 1:54.20 | 8 |
| 20.3L | $89.50 |
| 7/10 | 25/07/2024 | 7 | NW6CDCL | $19,549.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Pat Melloy (Jnr) | 1:55.30 | 9 |
| 12.8L | $76.20 |
| 10/10 | 18/07/2024 | 22 | NW6CDCL | $19,549.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Pat Melloy (Jnr) | 1:56.00 | 1 |
| 21.0L | $36.40 |

Driver: Trace Tetrick
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Last start was well beaten into ninth behind Ponda Swan at this track over 1609m in a WO2-4/20CL on May 21 at $4.70. Raced better the start before that with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 0.9 m by Ponda Swan (1:56.20) in WO2-4/20CL on May 14 at $3.10. Chief contender.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | WO2-4/20CL | $13,966.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:57.10 | 6 |
| 90.0L | $4.70 |
| 2/8 | 14/05/2026 | 22 | WO2-4/20CL | $13,966.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:56.20 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $3.10 |
| 2/10 | 22/04/2026 | 7 | CLCDNW4 | $14,556.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:57.10 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 15/04/2026 | 34 | CLCDNW4 | $14,556.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:57.20 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $4.40 |
| 9/10 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | CLCDNW4 | $14,045.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:57.20 | 2 |
| 36.8L | $2.60 |
| 1/10 | 05/03/2026 | 13 | CLCDNW4/6 | $16,152.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Atlee Bender | 1:56.30 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $8.90 |
| 1/6 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Patton | 2:03.00 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 30/06/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Duquoin State Fair | 1609m | Fast | Cornelius Cavett | 2:05.00 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Wilfong
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Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 15 m by Swan's Masterpiece (1:56.00) in NW2PM on May 21 at $14.70. At the start before 5th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track, beaten 16 m by Swan's Masterpiece (1:56.20) in NW2PM on May 14 at $26.20. Not out of the equation.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | NW2PM | $15,363.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:56.00 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $14.70 |
| 5/9 | 14/05/2026 | 8 | NW2PM | $15,363.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:56.20 | 9 |
| 16.5L | $26.20 |
| 9/9 | 06/05/2026 | 7 | EXPRESSON | $16,760.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:56.30 | 9 |
| 33.8L | $38.90 |
| 4/7 | 29/04/2026 | 6 | EXPRESSON | $16,760.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:58.30 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $9.30 |
| 3/10 | 23/04/2026 | 14 | NW2PM | $16,012.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:56.20 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $4.10 |
| 1/10 | 09/04/2026 | 8 | NW1PM | $14,556.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:58.10 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $1.70 |
| 6/7 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:59.20 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 09/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 2:01.10 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Marcus Miller
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Racing in great heart. Last start posted a big 8 m win (Fr2) at this track (1:58.10) beating The Magic Swand in CLCDNW1 on May 20 at $4.80. One of the better hopes.
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 | 20/05/2026 | 7 | CLCDNW1 | $9,777.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:58.10 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $4.80 |
| 4/10 | 13/05/2026 | 11 | HG NW1PM | $13,966.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:57.40 | 6 |
| 20.3L | $81.50 |
| 1/9 | 02/05/2026 | 10 | CLCDNW1 | $9,777.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:58.00 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $8.80 |
| 4/10 | 22/04/2026 | 7 | CLCDNW1 | $11,718.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:57.30 | 6 |
| 26.3L | $52.50 |
| 5/10 | 15/04/2026 | 7 | CLCDNW1 | $11,718.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:58.40 | 4 |
| 20.3L | $57.40 |
| 8/8 | 08/04/2026 | 12 | CARDINAL | $14,556.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:56.40 | 8 |
| 93.8L | $71.90 |
| 7/7 | 21/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Don Eash | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 78.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Ross
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Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 8th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by Luxurious (1:55.10) in WO4-9CLCD on May 16 at $31.80. The start before 10th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Its Swan Time (1:56.30) in WO4-9CLCD on May 9 at $85.80. Nicely placed to return to form.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | WO4-9CLCD | $18,156.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:55.10 | 2 |
| 27.8L | $31.80 |
| 10/10 | 09/05/2026 | 9 | WO4-9CLCD | $18,156.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Lambright | 1:56.30 | 8 |
| 27.8L | $85.80 |
| 1/9 | 30/04/2026 | 7 | NW2PM | $15,363.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:57.00 | 6 |
| 0.6L | $3.10 |
| 2/10 | 23/04/2026 | 8 | NW2PM | $16,012.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:56.20 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $3.50 |
| 7/9 | 15/04/2026 | 7 | CARLTON | $29,112.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:54.40 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $70.90 |
| 3/7 | 08/04/2026 | 7 | CARLTON | $18,195.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:56.30 | 3 |
| 18.8L | $23.20 |
| 2/4 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 17/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 31.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Peter Wrenn
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Last start 4th (Fr9) over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 18 m by Bitcoin King (1:55.40) in BSS 3C on May 9 at $3.70. Before that, 8th (Fr1) over 1609m at Miami Valley Raceway, beaten 35 m by Rose Run Banker (1:55.00) in HACKETT on April 16 at $13.70. Sure to play a major role.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 09/05/2026 | 23 | BSS 3C | $27,933.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Peter Wrenn | 1:55.40 | 9 |
| 18.8L | $3.70 |
| 1/8 | 02/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Peter Wrenn | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 16/04/2026 | 246 | HACKETT | $36,390.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Peter Wrenn | 1:55.00 | 1 |
| 35.3L | $13.70 |
| 8/9 | 13/08/2025 | 20 | Trial | $31,008.00 | Ocean Downs | 1609m | Fast | Peter Wrenn | 2:01.00 | 0 |
| 90L | $1.40 |
| 8/9 | 13/08/2025 | 20 | BSS 2CT | $31,008.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Peter Wrenn | 2:01.00 | 6 |
| 90.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/9 | 24/07/2025 | 8 | BSS 2C | $30,581.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Peter Wrenn | 1:55.30 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $1.70 |
| 3/10 | 16/07/2025 | - | 2YO NW1PM | $13,761.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Peter Wrenn | 1:57.20 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $12.00 |

Driver: Kevin Lambright
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Didn't do much at the last run, 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 40 m by Ponda Swan (1:57.10) in WO2-4/20CL on May 21 at $43.60. Before that 8th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 65 m by Luxurious (1:55.40) in NW1000L4CL on May 9 at $45.20. Needs to find plenty of improvement to figure.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 21/05/2026 | 12 | WO2-4/20CL | $13,966.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Rick Plano | 1:57.10 | 7 |
| 42.0L | $43.60 |
| 8/9 | 09/05/2026 | 17 | NW1000L4CL | $8,380.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Rick Plano | 1:55.40 | 5 |
| 65.3L | $45.20 |
| 10/10 | 22/04/2026 | 12 | CLCDNW4 | $14,556.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Rick Plano | 1:57.10 | 9 |
| 75.8L | $48.10 |
| 9/10 | 10/04/2026 | 9 | NW1000L4CL | $8,734.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Lambright | 1:55.30 | 1 |
| 44.3L | $51.60 |
| 7/7 | 01/04/2026 | 7 | NW4PM | $26,201.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:55.40 | 7 |
| 24.8L | $33.40 |
| 7/10 | 25/03/2026 | 13 | NW4PM | $25,281.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:55.30 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $35.00 |
| 1/5 | 21/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Rick Plano | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/4 | 24/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Rick Plano | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 87L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mike Peterson
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Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Yearoffear at this track over 1609m in a NW2PM on May 14 at $25.40. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing second behind Ponda Swan at this track over 1609m in a WO2-4/20CL on May 21 at $24.40. Has the right credentials to take this out.
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 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | WO2-4/20CL | $13,966.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Mike Peterson | 1:57.10 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $24.40 |
| 8/9 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | NW2PM | $17,668.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Mike Peterson | 1:55.20 | 9 |
| 27.0L | $25.40 |
| 3/10 | 07/05/2026 | 7 | NW2PM | $15,363.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Mike Peterson | 1:57.40 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $11.10 |
| 1/9 | 30/04/2026 | 8 | NW1PM | $16,061.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Mike Peterson | 1:57.20 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $5.40 |
| 3/10 | 22/04/2026 | 7 | FM NW1PM | $16,739.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Mike Peterson | 1:57.30 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/10 | 15/04/2026 | 7 | MYATRI | $29,112.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Mike Peterson | 1:56.40 | 7 |
| 17.3L | $16.20 |
| 3/7 | 07/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Mike Peterson | 2:00.20 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/4 | 07/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Mike Peterson | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 34.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ross Leonard
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Ran well last start showing plenty of improvement following May 14 run. Last start won by 2.25 m (Fr6) at this track (1:59.40) beating Lil Checkmate in HG NW1PM on May 21 at $3.30. This race will be harder than that win. This race looks too tough.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | HG NW1PM | $13,966.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Ross Leonard | 1:59.40 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $3.30 |
| 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 |

Driver: Atlee Bender
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Didn't do much last start, 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 25 m by Ponda Swan (1:57.10) in WO2-4/20CL on May 21 at $73.70. Before that 8th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 25 m by Surf Scoter (1:57.10) in CLCDNW4 on April 22 at $24.10. Hard to have.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 21/05/2026 | 29 | WO2-4/20CL | $13,966.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:57.10 | 3 |
| 25.5L | $73.70 |
| 8/10 | 22/04/2026 | 7 | CLCDNW4 | $14,556.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:57.10 | 3 |
| 26.3L | $24.10 |
| 5/8 | 15/04/2026 | 14 | CLCDNW4 | $14,556.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:57.20 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $7.40 |
| 3/10 | 01/04/2026 | 6 | CLCDNW4 | $14,556.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Atlee Bender | 1:57.00 | 1 |
| 24.8L | $33.30 |
| 8/10 | 26/03/2026 | 16 | CLCDNW4 | $14,045.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:58.20 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $13.40 |
| 7/7 | 21/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 43.5L | $0.00 |
| 89/10 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | NW4PM-CL | $19,663.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:55.00 | 8 |
| 99.0L | $76.50 |
| 2/6 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |