Hoosier Park Race 9 - Race 9
OPERATOR (5) ran fourth last start at this track over 1609m, beaten 18 metres. Has the talent to take this out. NIKO MAN (2) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 9 metres from the winner in fourth over 1609m at this track. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Meets a comparable field and he can take care of this line-up. EUGENE THE GENIUS (6) is close to a win after two successive placings, the latest a second over 1609m at this track. Great chance to break through. WHISKEY LOU (3) is the best of the rest after finishing fourth over 1609m at this track last time out.

Driver: John De Long
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Last start won by 9 m as favourite (Fr2) at this track (1:53.30) beating Revin For Dallars in NW3000L4 on July 28 at $1.50. Worth plenty of thought.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 28/07/2026 | 10 | NW3000L4 | $12,337.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:53.30 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $1.50 |
| 5/8 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $14,514.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:52.30 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $4.50 |
| 9/9 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN 4 | $20,319.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:52.10 | 1 |
| 90.0L | $5.80 |
| 3/6 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $16,691.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:52.40 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $4.90 |
| 3/10 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $14,514.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:52.00 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/10 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4CL | $11,158.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:53.10 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 21/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Rick Plano | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 17.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 01/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Trace Tetrick
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Shady Maple Chick (1:53.30) in OPEN 2 on July 25 at $5.30. At the run before 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 5 m by Drink Up Drink Up (1:53.20) in OPEN 2 on July 18 at $13.40. Not out of the equation.
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 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN 2 | $26,125.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:53.30 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $5.30 |
| 6/8 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN 2 | $26,125.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:53.20 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $13.40 |
| 3/4 | 11/07/2026 | 35 | FM OPEN | $26,125.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:52.30 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $12.20 |
| 2/8 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $25,105.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:53.10 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $1.80 |
| 2/10 | 30/05/2026 | 196 | OPEN 3 | $22,315.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:53.10 | 5 |
| 0.6L | $3.20 |
| 1/9 | 15/11/2025 | 6 | CBECKER | $76,336.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:54.40 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $1.70 |

Driver: Brandon Bates
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Comments
Last start 7th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 18 m by Starlitfranknstein (1:53.00) in NW7500L4 on July 25 at $32.50. Two runs back 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 2.25 m by Dan D Man Can (1:52.40) in NW5000L4 on July 4 at $5.50. Hard to have.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 25/07/2026 | 21 | NW7500L4 | $17,417.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:53.00 | 2 |
| 18.8L | $32.50 |
| 2/6 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $16,691.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:52.40 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $14,514.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:52.00 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $2.70 |
| 3/8 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | NW7500L4 | $13,947.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:53.00 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $24.60 |
| 7/9 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN 3 | $22,315.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:52.30 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $32.60 |
| 6/8 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $25,105.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:53.10 | 5 |
| 18.8L | $15.70 |
| 3/7 | 28/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Kyle Wilfong | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Marcus Miller
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Comments
Last start was well beaten into fourth behind Ponda Jet at this track over 1609m in a OPEN on July 25 at $13.90. Raced better the start before that with a good run when 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Flagman (1:52.40) in NW7500L4 on July 18 at $2.30. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $31,930.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:52.30 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $13.90 |
| 2/7 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | NW7500L4 | $17,417.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:52.40 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $2.30 |
| 5/6 | 11/07/2026 | 21 | OPEN 3 | $23,222.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:53.40 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $3.50 |
| 7/7 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | OPEN 2-3 | $25,105.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:54.00 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/6 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN2-3HDC | $25,105.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:53.40 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $1.50 |
| 3/8 | 30/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $30,683.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:51.40 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $4.90 |
| 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: Jordan Ross
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Comments
Solid performance when a close second behind Drink Up Drink Up at this track over 1609m in a OPEN 2 on July 18 at $64.10. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing second behind Starlitfranknstein at this track over 1609m in a NW7500L4 on July 25 at $3.10. Racing in great heart and is a leading contender.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | NW7500L4 | $17,417.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:53.00 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $3.10 |
| 2/8 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN 2 | $26,125.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:53.20 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $64.10 |
| 6/6 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | OPEN 3 | $23,222.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:53.40 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $14.70 |
| 7/9 | 27/06/2026 | 232 | OPEN 2 | $26,125.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:52.30 | 4 |
| 17.3L | $23.00 |
| 3/6 | 20/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:51.20 | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 13/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Joe Essig (Jnr) | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/11/2025 | 14 | COWBOYHGT | $64,122.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Peter Wrenn | 1:53.00 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $29.30 |
| 2/6 | 24/10/2025 | 14 | CIRCLECITY | $36,530.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Peter Wrenn | 1:53.30 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $7.60 |

Driver: Kevin Lambright
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Comments
Last start 9th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Starlitfranknstein (1:53.00) in NW7500L4 on July 25 at $84.30. Two runs back 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 6 m by Starlitfranknstein (1:52.30) in NW5000L4 on July 18 at $11. Looks one of the also-rans.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | NW7500L4 | $17,417.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Lambright | 1:53.00 | 9 |
| 30.0L | $84.30 |
| 3/8 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $14,514.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Lambright | 1:52.30 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/9 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | NW1100L4 | $10,160.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:54.10 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $1.10 |
| 4/10 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $14,514.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:52.00 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $8.50 |
| 6/8 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | NW7500L4 | $13,947.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:53.00 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $14.30 |
| 8/9 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN 3 | $22,315.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:52.30 | 5 |
| 23.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/3 | 05/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Kyle Wilfong | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rick Plano
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 12 m by Starlitfranknstein (1:53.00) in NW7500L4 on July 25 at $5.30. At the run before 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 2.25 m by Drink Up Drink Up (1:53.20) in OPEN 2 on July 18 at $34.10. Will give a good account.
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 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | NW7500L4 | $17,417.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Rick Plano | 1:53.00 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $5.30 |
| 4/8 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN 2 | $26,125.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Rick Plano | 1:53.20 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $34.10 |
| 2/6 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN 3 | $23,222.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Rick Plano | 1:53.40 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $4.50 |
| 6/7 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN 1-2 | $31,930.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Rick Plano | 1:52.40 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $20.70 |
| 6/9 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN 2 | $26,125.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Rick Plano | 1:52.30 | 8 |
| 16.5L | $53.60 |
| 6/7 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN 2-3 | $25,105.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Rick Plano | 1:54.00 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $9.00 |
| 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 |