Hoosier Park Race 14 - Race 14
THIS CAPTAIN ROCKS (3) drew wide last start and was easily accounted for, beaten 12 metres into fifth at this track over 1609m. Finds a suitable assignment and from this favourable draw can play a major role. IMA TOTAL ECLIPSE (7) produced a good effort at his latest run to get home by a narrow margin over 1609m at this track on July 30. Tactics will be crucial from this wide draw. That latest effort is good enough to win a race of this calibre. STRAIGHTBLUESKIES (1) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 2.25 metres at this track over 1609m. YANKEE SWEETSPOT (4) good effort on debut last start, finishing third over 1609m at this track. Has plenty of scope for improvement.

Driver: Jordan Ross
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Last start won by 2.25 m as favourite (Fr5) at this track (1:54.00) beating Moe Pleasure in 2YOHGNW1PM on August 6 at $2.30. Should get all the favours from this draw. Major player.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 06/08/2026 | 8 | 2YOHGNW1PM | $14,265.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Jordan Ross | 1:54.00 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $2.30 |
| 5/8 | 29/07/2026 | 8 | ISSE-2CGP | $22,825.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:52.30 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $47.50 |
| 7/8 | 21/07/2026 | 11 | ISSE-2CG | $21,771.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:53.40 | 3 |
| 90.0L | $45.20 |
| 7/8 | 10/07/2026 | 10 | ISS-2CGP | $95,791.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:51.40 | 1 |
| 51.8L | $35.90 |
| 5/10 | 30/06/2026 | 7 | IS2CGNW1PM | $17,417.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:52.10 | 2 |
| 21.8L | $37.60 |
| 4/8 | 23/06/2026 | - | 2YO NW1PM | $16,736.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:55.00 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $24.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 10/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matt Krueger
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Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 2.25 m by Straightblueskies (1:54.00) in 2YOHGNW1PM on August 6 at $13.50. Solid top-three chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 06/08/2026 | 8 | 2YOHGNW1PM | $14,265.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Matt Krueger | 1:54.00 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $13.50 |
| 7/8 | 29/07/2026 | 8 | ISSE-2CGP | $22,825.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Matt Krueger | 1:53.10 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $23.50 |
| 4/10 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | IS2CGNW1PM | $17,417.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Matt Krueger | 1:52.20 | 6 |
| 25.5L | $70.90 |
| 4/8 | 14/07/2026 | - | IS2CGNW1PM | $17,417.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Matt Krueger | 1:54.20 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $11.80 |
| 4/6 | 04/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Matt Krueger | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 17/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 90L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Taylor
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Last start 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 12 m by Mr Bear (1:52.00) in ISS-2CGP on July 29 at $25.50. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 3 m by Dr Drake (1:52.20) in IS2CGNW1PM on July 21 at $1.30. Plenty to like about his prospects.
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 | 29/07/2026 | 8 | ISS-2CGP | $93,438.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Robert Taylor | 1:52.00 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $25.50 |
| 2/10 | 21/07/2026 | 11 | IS2CGNW1PM | $17,417.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Robert Taylor | 1:52.20 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $1.30 |
| 2/8 | 10/07/2026 | 10 | ISS-2CGP | $95,791.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Robert Taylor | 1:51.40 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $7.70 |
| 3/10 | 30/06/2026 | 13 | IS2CGNW1PM | $17,417.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Robert Taylor | 1:52.10 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 17/06/2026 | - | ISFC-2CG | $5,858.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Robert Taylor | 1:57.10 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $1.40 |

Driver: Kyle Wilfong
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Two-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut solid effort when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 12 m by Straightblueskies (1:54.00) in 2YOHGNW1PM on August 6 at $2.50. Strong prospects.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 06/08/2026 | - | 2YOHGNW1PM | $14,265.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Kyle Wilfong | 1:54.00 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 29/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 25/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Husted | 1:59.00 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: John De Long
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Two-year-old colt facing the starter for the second time. At debut 8th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Ima Total Eclipse (1:53.20) in 2YOHGNW1PM on July 30 at $29.80. Might find this lot a bit smart.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 30/07/2026 | - | 2YOHGNW1PM | $14,514.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:53.20 | 2 |
| 30.0L | $29.80 |
| 2/7 | 22/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 15/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 72.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Atlee Bender
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Two-year-old colt facing the starter for the second time. At debut 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 13 m by Straightblueskies (1:54.00) in 2YOHGNW1PM on August 6 at $24.10. Prefer in something a bit easier.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 06/08/2026 | - | 2YOHGNW1PM | $14,265.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Atlee Bender | 1:54.00 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $24.10 |
| 2/7 | 29/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 22/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 60L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lewayne Miller
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Last start won by a 0.9 m (Sr1) at this track (1:53.20) beating Ridemlikeustolem in 2YOHGNW1PM on July 30 at $5.70. Has another win on the radar.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | 2YOHGNW1PM | $14,514.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:53.20 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $5.70 |
| 2/9 | 23/07/2026 | - | 2YOHGNW1PM | $14,514.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:54.40 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $28.60 |
| 3/6 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 53.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anthony Miller
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Last start 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 35 m by Canttouchem (1:52.30) in 2YOCGNW1-E on August 7 at $104.20. At the start before 7th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by Mr Bear (1:52.00) in ISS-2CGP on July 29 at $77.20. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 07/08/2026 | 9 | 2YOCGNW1-E | $18,545.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Miller | 1:52.30 | 7 |
| 33.0L | $104.20 |
| 7/7 | 29/07/2026 | 8 | ISS-2CGP | $93,438.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Miller | 1:52.00 | 5 |
| 29.3L | $77.20 |
| 5/8 | 21/07/2026 | 11 | ISSE-2CG | $21,771.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Miller | 1:53.40 | 5 |
| 90.0L | $8.70 |
| 2/7 | 10/07/2026 | 17 | ISSE-2CG | $23,222.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Miller | 1:52.20 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $6.40 |
| 1/6 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/06/2026 | - | 2YO NW1PM | $16,736.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:55.00 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $2.20 |
| 1/7 | 13/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Daryl Bontrager
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Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 2.25 m by Ima Total Eclipse (1:53.20) in 2YOHGNW1PM on July 30 at $2.20. Two runs back 3rd (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 3 m by Taddbitfast (1:54.40) in 2YOHGNW1PM on July 23 at $5. This race looks too tough.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | 2YOHGNW1PM | $14,514.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Daryl Bontrager | 1:53.20 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.20 |
| 3/9 | 23/07/2026 | 9 | 2YOHGNW1PM | $14,514.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Daryl Bontrager | 1:54.40 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 14/07/2026 | 28 | 2YO CLCD | $11,611.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Daryl Bontrager | 1:54.20 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $1.80 |
| 4/8 | 24/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Daryl Bontrager | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 35.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/06/2026 | - | 2YO NW1PM | $16,736.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Lambright | 1:56.00 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $11.80 |
| 1/4 | 06/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Daryl Bontrager | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joey Putnam
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Well beaten last start by Straightblueskies, a rival who he faces again; when 15 metres sixth at this track over 1609m in a 2YOHGNW1PM race on August 6. Can't have on that basis.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 06/08/2026 | 9 | 2YOHGNW1PM | $14,265.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Joey Putnam | 1:54.00 | 1 |
| 15.8L | $129.30 |
| 5/9 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | IS2CGNW1PM | $17,417.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:52.30 | 4 |
| 32.3L | $39.10 |
| 10/10 | 21/07/2026 | - | IS2CGNW1PM | $17,417.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Joey Putnam | 1:52.20 | 7 |
| 48.0L | $59.50 |
| 3/7 | 11/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Joey Putnam | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Joey Putnam | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 58.5L | $0.00 |