Hoosier Park Race 8 - Race 8
PONDA SOLVE (4) comes here off a last-start win at this track over 1609m, scoring by 3 metres. Talented and has plenty of upside. Meets a similar line up so he will be hard to beat. NECTAR OF THE GODS (3) turned in a good effort at his latest appearance to get home by a narrow margin over 1609m at this track on July 9. No excuses from this advantageous draw. His last-start form is good enough to win a race of this calibre. STARBOARD (2) must be considered after he finished runner-up over 1609m at this track two weeks ago. PRICELESS HELP (7) showed pleasing improvement last time out when runner-up 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 solid effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 11 m by Starboard (1:57.40) in IS2HGNW1PM on July 1 at $2.20. Back in good order and is sure to be in the mix.
Last Starts 23 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: Jordan Ross
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Beaten favourite last start when second at this track on July 9. Scored the start before at this track on July 1. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 09/07/2026 | 8 | ISS-2CGT | $67,489.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:57.40 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.50 |
| 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: Mike Micallef
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Last start won by 1.5 m (Fr3) at this track (1:57.40) beating Starboard in ISS-2CGT on July 9 at $3.20. Great chance to win again.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 09/07/2026 | 8 | ISS-2CGT | $67,489.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Mike Micallef | 1:57.40 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.20 |
| 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: Trace Tetrick
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Last start won by 3 m as favourite (Fr3) at this track (1:57.20) beating Heffae in ISS-2CGT on July 9 at $2. Another win looks on the cards.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 09/07/2026 | 8 | ISS-2CGT | $66,763.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:57.20 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.00 |
| 3/9 | 01/07/2026 | - | IS2HGNW1PM | $17,417.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:57.30 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $1.40 |
| 1/7 | 20/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:59.30 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 2:01.00 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Taylor
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Two-year-old colt by Don't Let'em out of Key Lime Pie on debut. Might be better for this outing

Driver: Brandon Bates
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Last start 7th (Fr2) over 1609m at Oak Grove Racing beaten 24 m by Special Day (1:54.10) in KYSS-2CG-A on July 7 at $65.05. At the start before 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 18 m by Heffae (1:57.30) in IS2HGNW1PM on July 1 at $7.10. Hard to leave out.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 07/07/2026 | 6 | KYSS-2CG-A | $87,083.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:54.10 | 2 |
| 24.0L | $65.05 |
| 6/9 | 01/07/2026 | 8 | IS2HGNW1PM | $17,417.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:57.30 | 5 |
| 18.0L | $7.10 |
| 2/8 | 23/06/2026 | - | KYSS-2CG | $55,788.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:58.40 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $5.54 |
| 2/7 | 17/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 2:00.20 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 06/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Trace Tetrick | 2:02.10 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Marcus Miller
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Fair run when beaten by 4 m finishing fourth behind Ponda Solve at this track over 1609m in a ISS-2CGT on July 9 at $4.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Steppinouttohelp at this track over 1609m in a ISSE-2CGT on July 16 at $2.40. Looks the testing material.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | ISSE-2CGT | $21,771.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:57.00 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $2.40 |
| 4/6 | 09/07/2026 | - | ISS-2CGT | $66,763.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:57.20 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $4.60 |
| 1/6 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 2:01.00 | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 17/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 2:00.20 | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Atlee Bender
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Two-year-old gelding lining up for the second time. At debut 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 24 m by So Joyful (1:57.40) in ISS-2CGT on July 9 at $3.20. Others read better. This will test.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 09/07/2026 | - | ISS-2CGT | $67,489.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:57.40 | 7 |
| 24.0L | $3.20 |
| 1/8 | 24/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 13/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 2:00.00 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |