Hoosier Park Race 9 - Race 9
HARRISBURG HEIST (7) won at Oak Grove Racing two runs ago but couldn't repeat the dose at his latest appearance over 1609m at Oak Grove Racing, beaten 8 metres. Must overcome a very wide draw. This should be an easier assignment so he is a major player. LITTLE ROCKET MAN (8) made it two on the trot last start when he got the cash by 3 metres over 1609m at this track. Interesting to see what unfolds from this wide draw. Good enough to put himself in the winners' stall again. M M S BUD (9) is the next best after finishing third over 1609m at this track last time out. LEAVE IT TO LEO (5) is the best of the rest after finishing runner-up over 1609m at this track last time out.

Driver: Lewayne Miller
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a 0.6 m as favourite (Fr4) at this track (1:50.30) beating Low Rider in NW5000L4 on July 3 at $2.50. In the mix to go back-to-back.
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 | 03/07/2026 | 21 | NW5000L4 | $14,514.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Lambright | 1:50.30 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $2.50 |
| 2/10 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN 3 | $22,315.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:49.40 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $3.70 |
| 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 |
| 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: Brandon Bates
Stats
Comments
Comes here in the right form. Won by 4 m as favourite (Fr2) at this track (1:49.30) beating Blaze On in NW7500L4 on July 3 at $3.80. Two runs back 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 1.5 m by Naturally Gifted (1:50.00) in OPEN 3 on June 19 at $3.10. Might find this lot a bit smart.
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 | 03/07/2026 | 14 | NW7500L4 | $17,417.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:49.30 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $3.80 |
| 3/5 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN 3 | $22,315.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:50.00 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.10 |
| 5/6 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $30,683.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:48.40 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $34.50 |
| 4/7 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $30,683.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:49.20 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $39.80 |
| 5/6 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $30,683.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:49.40 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $28.10 |
| 4/9 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN 1-2 | $30,726.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | John De Long | 1:51.00 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $14.10 |
| 3/6 | 07/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Fast | Juan Franco | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 26.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Ross
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Little Rocket Man (1:49.30) in OPEN on July 3 at $12.80. Two runs back 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 7 m by M M S Bud (1:49.30) in OPEN on June 26 at $4.80. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $31,930.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:49.30 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $12.80 |
| 2/7 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $30,683.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Jordan Ross | 1:49.30 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $4.80 |
| 3/6 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN 2 HDC | $25,105.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:50.40 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/6 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $30,683.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:48.40 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $10.20 |
| 4/6 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $30,683.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:49.40 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $1.90 |
| 2/9 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN 1-2 | $30,726.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Jordan Ross | 1:51.00 | 9 |
| 0.9L | $4.10 |
| 1/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:53.00 | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Marcus Miller
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Comments
Well beaten last start by Combustion, who he meets again; when 65 metres sixth at this track over 1609m in a OPEN 2 HDC race on June 19. Can't have on that basis.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN 2 HDC | $25,105.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:50.40 | 5 |
| 65.3L | $1.30 |
| 2/6 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $30,683.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:48.40 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.30 |
| 3/7 | 05/06/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $30,683.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:49.20 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $3.80 |
| 1/9 | 22/05/2026 | 14 | OPEN 1-2 | $30,726.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Marcus Miller | 1:51.00 | 8 |
| 0.9L | $3.90 |
| 3/7 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $30,726.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Marcus Miller | 1:52.20 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $1.70 |
| 2/6 | 01/05/2026 | 175 | OPEN | $30,726.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:49.30 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.10 |
| 1/7 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Marcus Miller | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:52.10 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Atlee Bender
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 3 m by Little Rocket Man (1:49.30) in OPEN on July 3 at $36.70. Capable of another big run.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $31,930.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:49.30 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $36.70 |
| 6/7 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $30,683.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Kyle Wilfong | 1:49.30 | 3 |
| 22.5L | $16.80 |
| 4/6 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN 2 HDC | $25,105.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:50.40 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $22.90 |
| 1/8 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | 30-40000CL | $20,921.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:49.40 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $3.20 |
| 1/6 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | CLHDC30/40 | $20,921.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:50.40 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $3.90 |
| 8/9 | 29/05/2026 | 14 | 30-40000CL | $20,921.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:50.10 | 9 |
| 15.8L | $3.30 |
| 1/6 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Harrington Raceway | 1609m | SP | Troy Beyer | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Corey Callahan | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Trace Tetrick
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 12 m by Little Rocket Man (1:49.30) in OPEN on July 3 at $15.50. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 11 m by M M S Bud (1:49.30) in OPEN on June 26 at $2.50. Recent form okay so worth considering.
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 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $31,930.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:49.30 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $15.50 |
| 3/7 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $30,683.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Trace Tetrick | 1:49.30 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $2.50 |
| 4/6 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $30,683.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:48.40 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $2.30 |
| 1/7 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $30,683.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:49.20 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $1.90 |
| 1/6 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $30,683.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:49.40 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $4.10 |
| 1/9 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN 4 | $19,553.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Trace Tetrick | 1:50.40 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $1.40 |
| 1/6 | 21/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:53.00 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Trace Tetrick | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |

Driver: John De Long
Stats
Comments
Beaten favourite last start when third at Oak Grove Racing on June 22. Was victorious the start before at Oak Grove Racing on June 15. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | KYSS-4HG-F | $209,205.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | W | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 1:48.40 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $1.25 |
| 1/5 | 15/06/2026 | 14 | KYSS-4H-L3 | $69,735.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 1:49.10 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $1.11 |
| 1/7 | 01/06/2026 | 7 | KYSS-4H-L2 | $69,735.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 1:49.30 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $1.05 |
| 1/5 | 25/05/2026 | 9 | KYSS-4H-L1 | $69,832.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 1:49.20 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $1.07 |
| 1/8 | 16/05/2026 | 12 | KYSS-4HG-F-R3 | $139,665.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 1:48.40 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $1.38 |
| 1/6 | 04/05/2026 | 7 | KYSS-4H-L2 | $69,832.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 1:50.00 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $2.59 |
| 1/7 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:52.10 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Wilfong
Stats
Comments
10-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track both over 1609m. Last start won by 3 m (Fr5) at this track (1:49.30) beating Leave It To Leo in OPEN on July 3 at $2.70. Hard to fault on recent 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 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $31,930.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:49.30 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $2.70 |
| 1/9 | 26/06/2026 | 42 | W 5-8PM | $20,921.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Kyle Wilfong | 1:50.00 | 9 |
| 0.6L | $1.60 |
| 1/5 | 20/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:52.10 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $30,726.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:49.40 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/05/2026 | 6 | OPEN | $30,726.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Kyle Wilfong | 1:52.20 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $3.30 |
| 9/10 | 02/05/2026 | 13 | PACEY-G3 | $139,665.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:50.10 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $18.20 |
| 3/9 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | OPEN HC | $52,402.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:50.30 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $3.60 |
| 1/5 | 12/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:51.00 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jay Cross
Stats
Comments
Last start game effort when 3rd (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 5 m by Little Rocket Man (1:49.30) in OPEN on July 3 at $2.10. Two runs back won by 7 m (Fr7) at this track (1:49.30) beating Crooked Smile in OPEN on June 26 at $3.90. Capable of testing this line-up.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $31,930.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:49.30 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $30,683.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | John De Long | 1:49.30 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $3.90 |
| 1/6 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $30,683.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:48.40 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $2.90 |
| 2/7 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $30,683.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:49.20 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $3.90 |
| 2/6 | 29/05/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $30,683.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:49.40 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $4.70 |
| 1/8 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $30,726.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:49.40 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $3.70 |
| 2/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 09/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:52.20 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Travis Seekman
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 10 m by Little Rocket Man (1:49.30) in OPEN on July 3 at $4.90. Two runs back 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 14 m by M M S Bud (1:49.30) in OPEN on June 26 at $4.60. Might find this too tough.
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 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $31,930.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:49.30 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $4.90 |
| 5/7 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $30,683.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Marcus Miller | 1:49.30 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $4.60 |
| 1/6 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN 2 HDC | $25,105.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:50.40 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $8.30 |
| 3/5 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $25,105.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 1:48.30 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $2.80 |
| 4/7 | 05/06/2026 | 20 | OPEN HCP | $26,499.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Andrew McCarthy | 1:48.30 | 2 |
| 24.8L | $9.10 |
| 1/8 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | NW17500L5 | $27,933.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Geo Napolitano (Jnr) | 1:50.10 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $6.10 |
| 2/7 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Todd McCarthy | 1:52.30 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/3 | 21/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 69.75L | $0.00 |