Hoosier Park Race 8 - Race 8
STARBOARD (3) kicked off his career with a win eight days ago, getting home by 10 metres over 1609m at this track. Has the benefit of a good draw. Taking on a better field but he will benefit from that last run and is up to the task. NECTAR OF THE GODS (5) finished 4.5 metres from the winner in second at this track over 1609m last start at his first career run. Finds a tougher race but a win is on the cards. KOUNTRY DION (1) is a likely improver after debuting with a solid third last time out over 1609m at this track. COPPERSTONE (4) is ready to improve after debuting with a modest eighth last time out over 1609m at this track.

Driver: Kyle Wilfong
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Two-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut good run when 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 11 m by Starboard (1:57.40) in IS2HGNW1PM on July 1 at $2.20. Capable of another bold run.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 01/07/2026 | - | IS2HGNW1PM | $17,417.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:57.40 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $2.20 |
| 1/7 | 20/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 13/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 2:01.00 | 0 |
| 39.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Trace Tetrick
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Two-year-old colt by Don't Let'em out of Key Lime Pie on debut. Betting will prove to be the best guide

Driver: Jordan Ross
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Won on debut posted a big 10 m win (Fr6) at this track (1:57.40) beating Steppinouttohelp in IS2HGNW1PM on July 1 at $6.50. Hard to beat in this sort of form.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 01/07/2026 | - | IS2HGNW1PM | $17,417.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:57.40 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 24/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 2:00.00 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 17/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 2:03.40 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Husted
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Two-year-old colt lining up for the second time. At debut 8th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, well beaten by Flying Fozzie (1:58.00) in 2YOCGNW1PM on June 24 at $4.60. Top-three finish is well within his grasp.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 04/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Husted | 1:59.00 | 0 |
| 26.25L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/06/2026 | - | 2YOCGNW1PM | $17,417.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Husted | 1:58.00 | 8 |
| 90.0L | $4.60 |
| 1/6 | 10/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Husted | 2:00.10 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mike Micallef
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Two-year-old colt facing the starter for the second time. At debut solid effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 4.5 m by Heffae (1:57.30) in IS2HGNW1PM on July 1 at $38.30. Likely improver who can build on the first-up effort.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 01/07/2026 | - | IS2HGNW1PM | $17,417.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Mike Micallef | 1:57.30 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $38.30 |
| 3/6 | 20/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Mike Micallef | 2:01.30 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 10/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Mike Micallef | 2:03.30 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jared Finn
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Two-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut 3rd (Fr9) over 1609m at this track beaten 19 m by Flying Fozzie (1:58.40) in IS2HGNW1PM on July 1 at $54.60. Looks one of the also-rans.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 01/07/2026 | - | IS2HGNW1PM | $17,417.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jared Finn | 1:58.40 | 9 |
| 19.5L | $54.60 |
| 4/7 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | J D Finn | 2:02.10 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Doug Rideout
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Two-year-old gelding lining up for the second time. At debut 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 21 m by Starboard (1:57.40) in IS2HGNW1PM on July 1 at $12.60. Hard to have.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 01/07/2026 | - | IS2HGNW1PM | $17,417.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Doug Rideout | 1:57.40 | 5 |
| 21.0L | $12.60 |
| 2/7 | 20/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Doug Rideout | 1:59.30 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Doug Rideout | 2:01.00 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |