Hoosier Park Race 8 - Race 8
ON TO NORWAY (8) form this prep has been excellent and he made it two from two when successful at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, getting home by 4.5 metres. Tactics will be crucial from this wide draw. Good enough to win a race of this calibre. PONDA JET (6) produced a strong effort last time over 1609m at this track, finishing 1.5 metres from the winner in second, adding to his impressive overall record. Primary contender based on recent efforts. DRINK UP DRINK UP (7) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 1.5 metres at this track over 1609m. OPERATOR (5) is worth some thought after his last-start sixth over 1609m at this track on May 23.

Driver: Trace Tetrick
Stats
Comments
Hard to fault of late. Last start won by 4.5 m as favourite (Fr8) at this track (1:53.30) beating Calculated Concept in NW10000L4 on May 23 at $3.20. Must be considered in this sort of form.
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 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | NW10000L4 | $16,760.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:53.30 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $3.20 |
| 5/6 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $30,726.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:53.00 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $29.80 |
| 3/6 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $30,726.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Rick Plano | 1:53.10 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $22.40 |
| 4/6 | 02/05/2026 | 17 | OPEN | $30,726.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Luke Plano | 1:53.20 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $17.40 |
| 3/5 | 15/04/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $32,023.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Luke Plano | 1:53.20 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $9.40 |
| 5/8 | 08/04/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $32,023.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Luke Plano | 1:54.40 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $12.50 |
| 1/5 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Rick Plano | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 01/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Robert Taylor | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Atlee Bender
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4.5 m third behind Drink Up Drink Up at this track over 1609m OPEN last start. Before that was beaten 1.5 metres second again at this track in NW10000L4 on May 16. Racing well and worth each-way consideration.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $30,726.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:52.40 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $21.60 |
| 2/8 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | NW10000L4 | $16,760.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:53.20 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 09/05/2026 | 10 | OPEN 2-3 | $25,140.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:54.00 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $20.20 |
| 7/8 | 29/04/2026 | 7 | OPEN II HC | $44,693.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:54.30 | 4 |
| 35.3L | $8.60 |
| 6/7 | 22/04/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $32,023.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:53.30 | 5 |
| 19.5L | $37.50 |
| 6/10 | 08/04/2026 | 7 | OPEN II | $46,579.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:52.40 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $20.30 |
| 1/5 | 05/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Michael Oosting | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 30/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | John De Long | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 33L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Ross
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 4.5 m by Drink Up Drink Up (1:52.40) in OPEN on May 23 at $35. Two runs back 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 17 m by Drink Up Drink Up (1:53.10) in OPEN on May 9 at $6.80. Will struggle to compete against the top handful.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $30,726.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:52.40 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $35.00 |
| 6/6 | 09/05/2026 | 15 | OPEN | $30,726.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:53.10 | 5 |
| 17.3L | $6.80 |
| 1/8 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | OPEN 3 | $23,290.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | W | Trace Tetrick | 1:52.40 | 4 |
| 17.3L | $1.30 |
| 1/8 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NW5500L4CL | $11,645.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Miller | 1:55.20 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $1.80 |
| 1/10 | 10/04/2026 | 78 | NW1000L4CL | $8,734.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Miller | 1:55.30 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $1.50 |
| 1/7 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Miller | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 22/01/2026 | 8 | NW4501L4 | $23,169.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Clint Coy | 1:53.30 | 9 |
| 78.8L | $14.00 |
| 1/6 | 26/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Doug Rideout | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jay Cross
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Comments
Last start 8th (Fr4) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 24 m by Sayinwhatimthinkin (1:53.30) in OPEN II on May 22 at $48.40. Two runs back 7th (Fr5) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 30 m by Oh Look Magic (1:53.10) in OPEN on May 15 at $67.30. Can't tip based on recent efforts.
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 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN II | $27,933.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | SP | Tyler Smith | 1:53.30 | 4 |
| 24.0L | $48.40 |
| 7/8 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $37,709.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:53.10 | 5 |
| 29.3L | $67.30 |
| 3/10 | 08/05/2026 | 9 | OPEN II | $27,933.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:54.20 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $61.10 |
| 1/8 | 29/04/2026 | 14 | NW9001L4 | $31,425.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:56.30 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $11.80 |
| 8/9 | 15/04/2026 | 6 | NW9001L4 | $32,751.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:53.10 | 8 |
| 80.3L | $44.40 |
| 1/8 | 09/04/2026 | 7 | NW4501L4 | $22,562.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:54.00 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Good | Austin Hanners | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:53.00 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Marcus Miller
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 5 m by Drink Up Drink Up (1:52.40) in OPEN on May 23 at $2.60. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 4.5 m by On To Norway (1:53.00) in OPEN on May 16 at $6.50. Capable of more than he has shown recently. Respect.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $30,726.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:52.40 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $2.60 |
| 2/6 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $30,726.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:53.00 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/6 | 02/05/2026 | 10 | OPEN | $30,726.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:53.20 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $3.70 |
| 1/7 | 22/04/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $32,023.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:53.30 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/5 | 15/04/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $32,023.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:53.20 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $4.10 |
| 2/8 | 08/04/2026 | 138 | OPEN | $32,023.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:54.40 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $24.30 |
| 1/7 | 21/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 03/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Wilfong
Stats
Comments
Solid run when beaten by 2.25 m finishing second behind Drink Up Drink Up at this track over 1609m in a OPEN on May 9 at $1.40. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.5 m finishing second behind Drink Up Drink Up at this track over 1609m in a OPEN on May 23 at $2. Perfectly placed to win again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $30,726.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:52.40 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/6 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $30,726.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:53.10 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $1.40 |
| 3/6 | 02/05/2026 | 10 | OPEN | $30,726.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Peter Wrenn | 1:53.20 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $7.60 |
| 3/7 | 22/04/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $32,023.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:53.30 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/5 | 15/04/2026 | 15 | OPEN | $32,023.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:53.20 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/8 | 31/03/2026 | 129 | OPEN HCP | $43,668.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:52.30 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $2.12 |
| 1/6 | 14/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 54.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brandon Bates
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Comments
Last start won by 1.5 m (Fr6) at this track (1:52.40) beating Ponda Jet in OPEN on May 23 at $4.30. Great chance to win again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $30,726.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:52.40 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.30 |
| 3/6 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $30,726.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:53.00 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $14.00 |
| 1/6 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $30,726.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:53.10 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $5.80 |
| 6/6 | 02/05/2026 | 11 | OPEN | $30,726.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:53.20 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $9.60 |
| 8/8 | 21/04/2026 | 13 | OPEN HCP | $43,668.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:53.20 | 7 |
| 48.0L | $6.35 |
| 1/8 | 08/04/2026 | 8 | OPEN | $32,023.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:54.40 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $2.10 |
| 2/6 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Brandon Bates | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 08/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: John De Long
Stats
Comments
Comes here in the right form. Won by 4.5 m as favourite (Fr5) at this track (1:53.00) beating Operator in OPEN on May 16 at $1.05. Two runs back won by 3 m as favourite (Fr4) at this track (1:53.20) beating Operator in OPEN on May 2 at $1.60. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $30,726.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:53.00 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $1.05 |
| 1/6 | 02/05/2026 | 155 | OPEN | $30,726.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:53.20 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $1.60 |
| 1/5 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | CLASSIC HG | $72,824.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:52.30 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $1.10 |
| 1/8 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | BALLYSCGT | $75,115.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | John De Long | 1:53.10 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $1.05 |
| 1/10 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | DESTROYHGT | $76,336.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:54.00 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $1.10 |
| 1/7 | 07/11/2025 | 7 | COWBOYHGT | $64,122.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:53.00 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $1.05 |