Hoosier Park Race 5 - Race 5
TELLMEITMATTERS (3) finished eighth last start over 1609m at this track, beaten 18 metres, after finishing second at this track the run prior. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Primary contender if things go his way. SHOOTING IN PLACE (2) is racing well with five top-five finishes in succession, the latest effort a third at this track over 1609m. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Meets a similar line up so he can add to the impressive recent efforts. SHAMWOW (8) comes right into contention after scoring last start by 12 metres at this track over 1609m. PONDA EXECUTIVE (5) is in the mix following a fourth at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track.

Driver: Lewayne Miller
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Won three starts back at this track over 1609m TMR 78 on July 14. Last time out 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 20 m by Shamwow (1:49.00) in NW5000L4 on July 31 at $5.50. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $14,265.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:49.00 | 1 |
| 20.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 24/07/2026 | 10 | NW5000L4 | $14,514.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:51.00 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $10.20 |
| 1/7 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | TMR 78 | $10,450.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:51.20 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.30 |
| 4/10 | 07/07/2026 | 17 | NW1000L4 | $10,160.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:51.30 | 8 |
| 24.8L | $6.70 |
| 9/9 | 20/06/2026 | 15 | NW3000L4 | $9,763.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:51.30 | 8 |
| 24.0L | $14.40 |
| 8/8 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NW1000L4 | $8,368.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:51.10 | 8 |
| 27.8L | $4.70 |
| 3/6 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Lewayne Miller | 1:52.40 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 17/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jim Marohn (Jnr) | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Ross
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Comments
Fair run when beaten by 4 m finishing second behind Play Action Pass at this track over 1609m in a NW7500L4 on July 24 at $4.30. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Leave It To Leo at this track over 1609m in a OPEN 3 on July 31 at $10.80. Plenty to like about his prospects.
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 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN 3 | $22,825.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:49.40 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $10.80 |
| 2/8 | 24/07/2026 | 9 | NW7500L4 | $17,417.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:50.00 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $4.30 |
| 3/9 | 15/07/2026 | 12 | W5-10PM | $36,284.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:51.00 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $8.68 |
| 3/7 | 03/07/2026 | 14 | NW7500L4 | $17,417.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:49.30 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $3.80 |
| 4/5 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN 3 | $22,315.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:50.00 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $5.20 |
| 6/10 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN 3 | $22,315.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:49.40 | 9 |
| 24.0L | $28.80 |
| 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: John De Long
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Comments
Last start was well beaten into eighth behind Leave It To Leo at this track over 1609m in a OPEN 3 on July 31 at $5.60. Raced better the start before that with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 1.5 m by Sanday (1:51.20) in OPEN 3 on July 24 at $5.60. Definite winning chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN 3 | $22,825.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:49.40 | 8 |
| 18.0L | $5.60 |
| 2/8 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN 3 | $23,222.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:51.20 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $5.60 |
| 3/10 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | NW7500L4 | $17,417.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:49.00 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $4.30 |
| 2/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $14,514.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:49.30 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $4.60 |
| 1/6 | 03/07/2026 | 595 | NW3000L4 | $12,337.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:51.20 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/5 | 24/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 15/11/2024 | 14 | STARDES-3C | $55,556.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:50.20 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $1.30 |

Driver: Marcus Miller
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Comments
Resumes today. At the latest first-up run 2nd (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 3 m by Mister Matt (1:53.10) in WO2-4/22CL on April 18 2025 at $1.05. Will find this a tough assignment; prefer later.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 01/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Marcus Miller | 1:53.00 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:51.40 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 13/07/2025 | 13 | NW9000L4CD | $36,697.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:51.10 | 4 |
| 24.8L | $1.38 |
| 1/7 | 30/06/2025 | 14 | NW 6500 L4 | $32,659.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:50.20 | 6 |
| 39.0L | $1.42 |
| 9/9 | 16/06/2025 | 10 | NW 6500 L4 | $29,549.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:51.30 | 1 |
| 22.5L | $2.02 |
| 3/7 | 06/06/2025 | 7 | WO4-9 | $24,883.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:49.20 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $4.20 |
| 2/7 | 30/05/2025 | 10 | WO4-9 | $25,000.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:49.40 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $13.40 |
| 1/8 | 20/05/2025 | 11 | NW3/4EXPMR | $25,781.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:52.10 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $1.56 |

Driver: Atlee Bender
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 18 m by Play Me Rock (1:50.00) in NW7500L4 on July 31 at $17.60. Two runs back won by 1.5 m (Fr4) at this track (1:51.00) beating Round Here Buzz in NW5000L4 on July 24 at $4.50. Cannot be left out of calculations.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | NW7500L4 | $17,118.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:50.00 | 1 |
| 18.8L | $17.60 |
| 1/7 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $14,514.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:51.00 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 7/8 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $14,514.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:51.20 | 7 |
| 23.3L | $11.50 |
| 10/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $14,514.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:49.30 | 4 |
| 90.0L | $10.90 |
| 3/8 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | 30-40000CL | $21,771.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:48.40 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $51.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | 30-40000CL | $20,921.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Lewayne Miller | 1:50.20 | 5 |
| 15.0L | $7.30 |
| 1/7 | 07/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:53.00 | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joey Putnam
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Comments
Last start 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 16 m by Leave It To Leo (1:49.40) in OPEN 3 on July 31 at $46.50. At his previous start 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 18 m by Golden Bay (1:48.40) in OPEN 2 on July 17 at $49.80. Hard to leave out.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | OPEN 3 | $22,825.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Joey Putnam | 1:49.40 | 6 |
| 16.5L | $46.50 |
| 7/7 | 17/07/2026 | 11 | OPEN 2 | $26,125.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:48.40 | 6 |
| 18.8L | $49.80 |
| 3/9 | 06/07/2026 | 21 | NW 9000 L4 | $34,833.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Joey Putnam | 1:50.40 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $3.70 |
| 2/9 | 15/06/2026 | 7 | NW 9000 L4 | $30,404.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Joey Putnam | 1:51.40 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $5.78 |
| 1/8 | 08/06/2026 | 14 | NW 6500 L4 | $22,315.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | W | Joey Putnam | 1:51.40 | 2 |
| 0.9L | $3.41 |
| 5/9 | 25/05/2026 | 7 | NW 9000 L4 | $27,933.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Joey Putnam | 1:49.10 | 8 |
| 30.8L | $71.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Joey Putnam | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 23/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Joey Putnam | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Husted
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Comments
Comes here second-up after a week. Lacklustre first-up performance when 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 55 m by Shamwow (1:49.00) in NW5000L4 on July 31 at $28.30. Others look better chances.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 31/07/2026 | 250 | NW5000L4 | $14,265.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Husted | 1:49.00 | 6 |
| 54.0L | $28.30 |
| 3/7 | 25/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Husted | 1:51.40 | 0 |
| 17.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 18/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Husted | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 23/11/2025 | 8 | NW3001-4 | $7,634.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Husted | 1:52.30 | 10 |
| 19.5L | $1.80 |
| 6/10 | 15/11/2025 | 6 | PLANGLEY | $76,336.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Husted | 1:50.40 | 3 |
| 32.3L | $35.80 |
| 5/12 | 09/11/2025 | 16 | PLANGLEY | $30,534.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Fast | Travis Seekman | 1:52.30 | 8 |
| 15.0L | $76.30 |
| 6/10 | 24/10/2025 | 7 | OPEN 4-5 | $24,353.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Peter Wrenn | 1:51.30 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $51.70 |
| 5/10 | 17/10/2025 | 13 | OPEN | $24,353.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Husted | 1:51.00 | 9 |
| 15.0L | $120.00 |

Driver: Trace Tetrick
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Comments
Last start won by 12 m (Fr4) at this track (1:49.00) beating Howard Hughes in NW5000L4 on July 31 at $3.70. Another win looks on the cards.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $14,265.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:49.00 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $3.70 |
| 5/8 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | NW7500L4 | $17,417.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:50.00 | 3 |
| 22.5L | $69.10 |
| 8/8 | 17/07/2026 | 11 | OPEN 4 | $20,319.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:49.40 | 6 |
| 27.8L | $33.20 |
| 5/9 | 06/07/2026 | 21 | NW 9000 L4 | $34,833.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:50.40 | 9 |
| 13.5L | $26.09 |
| 3/9 | 15/06/2026 | 21 | NW 9000 L4 | $30,404.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:51.40 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $9.12 |
| 2/9 | 25/05/2026 | 15 | NW 6500 L4 | $22,346.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:51.30 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $1.19 |
| 2/8 | 14/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:52.30 | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 09/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:51.00 | 0 |
| 20.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brandon Bates
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 4.5 m by Steel Cowboy (1:51.10) in HGWO1-4PM on August 1 at $4.60. Two runs back won by a 0.6 m (Fr2) at this track (1:51.10) beating Coup Station in HGWO1-4PM on July 24 at $4.80. This race looks 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 | 01/08/2026 | 8 | HGWO1-4PM | $17,832.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Lewayne Miller | 1:51.10 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $4.60 |
| 1/10 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | HGWO1-4PM | $18,142.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:51.10 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $4.80 |
| 4/7 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | HGWO1-4PM | $18,142.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:50.40 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $7.10 |
| 4/8 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | HGWO1-4PM | $18,142.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:50.40 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $2.90 |
| 2/7 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN 3 | $23,222.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Husted | 1:49.40 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $32.70 |
| 8/9 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | W 5-8PM | $20,921.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Kyle Husted | 1:50.00 | 8 |
| 18.0L | $155.10 |
| 2/7 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Lambright | 1:52.20 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 18/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Lambright | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 32.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rick Plano
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 1.5 m by Play Me Rock (1:50.00) in NW7500L4 on July 31 at $17.70. Two runs back 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 7 m by Sanday (1:51.20) in OPEN 3 on July 24 at $12.70. Likely to find this a bit tough.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | NW7500L4 | $17,118.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Rick Plano | 1:50.00 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $17.70 |
| 6/8 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN 3 | $23,222.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Rick Plano | 1:51.20 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $12.70 |
| 4/8 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN 4 | $20,319.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Rick Plano | 1:49.40 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $23.70 |
| 2/8 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | 30-40000CL | $21,771.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:49.20 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $11.50 |
| 5/8 | 03/07/2026 | 6 | 30-40000CL | $21,771.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:48.40 | 8 |
| 19.5L | $64.10 |
| 1/8 | 27/06/2026 | 11 | NW3000L4 | $12,337.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:50.10 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $14.10 |
| 2/6 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Jesse Yoder | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |