Hoosier Park Race 14 - Race 14
NATURALLY GIFTED A (5) finished tenth last start over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 15 metres, after a modest seventh at this track the run prior. Leading hope if things go his way. BLAZE ON N (6) had been out of the money in recent runs before the latest appearance when he scored by 1.5 metres over 1609m at this track. Steps up a level but he is capable of running another big race. ARDENS ACE N (2) disappointed last time when eighth over 1609m at this track. Can make amends. PLAY ME ROCK (7) is the next elect off a last-start win by 7 metres at this track over 1609m.

Driver: Kyle Wilfong
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 21 m by Round Here Buzz (1:50.40) in NW5000L4 on May 29 at $22.20. Two runs back 4th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 7 m by Mount Laurel Rd (1:52.40) in NW5000L4 on May 22 at $6.60. Others preferred at this stage.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $11,158.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Daryl Bontrager | 1:50.40 | 6 |
| 21.0L | $22.20 |
| 4/8 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $17,458.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Daryl Bontrager | 1:52.40 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $6.60 |
| 2/10 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | NW3000L4 | $9,777.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Daryl Bontrager | 1:51.00 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $1.70 |
| 2/10 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | NW3000L4 | $9,777.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Daryl Bontrager | 1:51.20 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $9.30 |
| 6/9 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $11,173.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Daryl Bontrager | 1:52.10 | 8 |
| 16.5L | $15.70 |
| 3/10 | 24/04/2026 | 5 | NW3000L4 | $10,189.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | W | Daryl Bontrager | 1:51.20 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $6.80 |
| 1/7 | 30/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Daryl Bontrager | 1:52.20 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 28/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Daryl Bontrager | 1:53.30 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lewayne Miller
Stats
Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 8th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track, beaten 15 m by Gorgeous Big Guy (1:49.40) in OPEN 3 on June 5 at $9. The run previous 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 10 m by Golden Bay (1:49.40) in OPEN on May 29 at $5.90. Good enough to turn things around.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN 3 | $22,315.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:49.40 | 9 |
| 15.8L | $9.00 |
| 6/6 | 29/05/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $30,683.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:49.40 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $5.90 |
| 7/8 | 15/05/2026 | 13 | OPEN | $30,726.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:49.40 | 7 |
| 18.0L | $10.70 |
| 6/10 | 02/05/2026 | 6 | PACEY-G3 | $139,665.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:50.10 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $17.90 |
| 2/7 | 26/04/2026 | 23 | OPEN HC | $52,402.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:50.00 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $7.40 |
| 1/8 | 03/04/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $32,023.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:50.30 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $5.40 |
| 4/8 | 09/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Good | Lewayne Miller | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 15/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | A R Bertwistle | 1:54.90 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Travis Seekman
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 12 m by Gorgeous Big Guy (1:49.40) in OPEN 3 on June 5 at $44.20. Two runs back won by 2.25 m (Fr2) at this track (1:49.30) beating Play Me Rock in NW7500L4 on May 29 at $3.60. Will struggle.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN 3 | $22,315.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Travis Seekman | 1:49.40 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $44.20 |
| 1/6 | 29/05/2026 | 14 | NW7500L4 | $13,947.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:49.30 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.60 |
| 1/10 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | NW3000L4 | $9,777.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:51.00 | 9 |
| 15.0L | $17.60 |
| 9/9 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $11,173.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Travis Seekman | 1:52.10 | 3 |
| 27.8L | $25.40 |
| 2/10 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | NW3000L4 | $10,189.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | W | Travis Seekman | 1:51.20 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $11.30 |
| 7/10 | 17/04/2026 | 14 | NW5500L4 | $11,645.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Travis Seekman | 1:51.30 | 7 |
| 19.5L | $42.60 |
| 1/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Travis Seekman | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Marcus Miller
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 19 m by Blaze On (1:50.40) in NW7500L4 on June 5 at $4.20. Showed ability the outing before when he posted a big 6 m win as favourite (Fr5) at this track (1:50.40) beating Play Action Pass in NW5000L4 on May 29 at $2.20. Worth consideration.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NW7500L4 | $13,947.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:50.40 | 7 |
| 19.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/7 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $11,158.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:50.40 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $2.20 |
| 5/9 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN 4 | $19,553.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Atlee Bender | 1:50.40 | 8 |
| 15.0L | $27.70 |
| 5/8 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $30,726.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:49.40 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $73.80 |
| 7/7 | 08/05/2026 | 12 | OPEN | $30,726.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | John De Long | 1:52.20 | 1 |
| 22.5L | $72.20 |
| 9/9 | 26/04/2026 | 14 | OPEN II | $46,579.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:51.30 | 7 |
| 25.5L | $28.60 |
| 1/7 | 16/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 02/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Fast | Travis Seekman | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Atlee Bender
Stats
Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 10th (Sr1) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 15 m by Martins Millions (1:49.40) in NW11501L4 on June 6 at $4. The run prior 7th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 23 m by Rip Wheeler (1:48.10) in OPEN 2-3 on May 29 at $2.50. Worth another chance. Leading contender.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 06/06/2026 | 8 | NW11501L4 | $22,315.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | SP | Justin Irvine | 1:49.40 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $4.00 |
| 7/7 | 29/05/2026 | 6 | OPEN 2-3 | $25,105.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:48.10 | 5 |
| 23.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/9 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | HGNW5801L4 | $16,760.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:50.30 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.30 |
| 3/9 | 16/05/2026 | 8 | HGNW8001L4 | $20,251.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:51.00 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $2.50 |
| 3/10 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN 2-3 | $25,140.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Atlee Bender | 1:52.20 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 01/05/2026 | 5 | OPEN 2-3 | $25,140.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:50.40 | 6 |
| 16.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Trace Tetrick
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 1.5 m as favourite (Fr5) at this track (1:50.40) beating Book The Fight in NW7500L4 on June 5 at $2.40. Hard to beat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 05/06/2026 | 60 | NW7500L4 | $13,947.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:50.40 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.40 |
| 1/6 | 30/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:53.10 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/04/2026 | 9 | NW15551L5 | $30,568.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:53.20 | 6 |
| 66.0L | $10.77 |
| 9/10 | 28/03/2026 | 12 | NW10500L5 | $21,067.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:49.40 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $36.00 |
| 5/7 | 16/03/2026 | 6 | NW10241L5 | $23,876.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | SP | Colin Kelly | 1:54.10 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $3.58 |
| 4/7 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | NW11221L5 | $23,876.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Colin Kelly | 1:54.30 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $3.06 |
| 1/8 | 03/03/2026 | 10 | NW7500L5 | $21,067.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Good | Colin Kelly | 1:55.40 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $1.34 |
| 4/7 | 13/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Johnathan Ahle | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |

Driver: John De Long
Stats
Comments
Last start posted a big 7 m win as favourite (Fr4) at this track (1:50.20) beating American Classic in NW5000L4 on June 5 at $1.50. No surprise if he made it two on the trot.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $11,158.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:50.20 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $1.50 |
| 2/6 | 29/05/2026 | 14 | NW7500L4 | $13,947.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:49.30 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $6.10 |
| 8/8 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN 3-4 | $22,346.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:51.20 | 7 |
| 24.8L | $42.80 |
| 10/10 | 08/05/2026 | 161 | OPEN 2-3 | $25,140.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Brandon Bates | 1:52.20 | 2 |
| 90.0L | $40.80 |
| 1/5 | 02/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | NW10000L4 | $19,847.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:51.20 | 6 |
| 20.3L | $4.70 |
| 1/8 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $19,084.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Lewayne Miller | 1:51.40 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $3.10 |
| 3/8 | 02/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Fast | Travis Seekman | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jay Cross
Stats
Comments
Continued his steady form from last campaign first-up. Returned to racing with a 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 10 m by Gorgeous Big Guy (1:49.40) in OPEN 3 on June 5 at $7.20. Top-three contender.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 05/06/2026 | 189 | OPEN 3 | $22,315.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jay Cross | 1:49.40 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $7.20 |
| 1/3 | 27/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Lewayne Miller | 1:52.00 | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Alvin Miller | 1:52.40 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | CLASSIC HG | $84,275.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:49.40 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $3.30 |
| 2/7 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | BALLYSCGP | $42,366.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Trace Tetrick | 1:50.30 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $4.10 |
| 3/7 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | DESTROYHGP | $43,511.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jay Cross | 1:50.30 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $10.60 |
| 1/10 | 07/11/2025 | 7 | COWBOYHGP | $74,809.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jay Cross | 1:50.40 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.80 |
| 7/10 | 31/10/2025 | 7 | MONCIRCLE | $262,557.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jay Cross | 1:49.40 | 4 |
| 24.0L | $70.50 |

Driver: Jordan Ross
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 12 m by Golden Bay (1:49.20) in OPEN on June 5 at $40.30. Two runs back 2nd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Rip Wheeler (1:48.10) in OPEN 2-3 on May 29 at $10.50. Likely to find this a bit tough.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $30,683.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:49.20 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $40.30 |
| 2/7 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN 2-3 | $25,105.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:48.10 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $10.50 |
| 1/10 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | W 5-8PM | $20,950.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Jordan Ross | 1:51.40 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $1.50 |
| 2/9 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | W 5-8PM | $20,950.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:50.40 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $5.20 |
| 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 |
| 3/6 | 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: Brandon Bates
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at Yonkers Raceway, beaten 18 m by Heza Charttopper (1:52.40) in NW20000L5 on February 24 2025 at $47.75. Facing a tough task first-up.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 03/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 08/08/2025 | 12 | WO4-9 | $24,806.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:50.10 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $3.70 |
| 2/7 | 27/07/2025 | 7 | NW10000L4 | $16,820.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Jack Pelling | 1:51.20 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/8 | 20/07/2025 | 15 | NW10000L4 | $16,820.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Jack Pelling | 1:50.40 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $1.90 |
| 7/7 | 05/07/2025 | 6 | NW18500L4 | $25,229.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Napolitano | 1:49.00 | 7 |
| 18.0L | $22.00 |
| 1/8 | 29/06/2025 | 8 | NW10000L4 | $17,107.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:51.00 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 6/8 | 21/06/2025 | 7 | NW14000L4 | $22,551.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Todd McCarthy | 1:48.30 | 8 |
| 17.3L | $39.60 |
| 2/5 | 31/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Good | Matt Kakaley | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |