Hoosier Park Race 13 - Race 13
DANDY IDEAL (4) scored at his most recent outing by 4 metres in a far better performance at Pocono Downs over 1609m. Stepping up a level this time but he is capable of making it two on end. CAPTAIN OPTIMISTIC (6) won at Philadelphia two runs ago before finishing seventh at his latest appearance over 1609m at Meadowlands, beaten 6 metres. Meeting a deeper field this time but he good enough to play a major role. BYTHEMISSAL (3) is the next best after finishing third over 1609m at Meadowlands last time out. WOMEN LAYER (11) is next in line but might need a few good breaks from an awkward draw.

Driver: Kyle Wilfong
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Comments
Last start posted a big 5 m win as favourite (Fr5) at this track (1:49.20) beating Crooked Smile in OPEN on August 7 at $3. Capable of a top-three finish.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 07/08/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $31,384.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:49.20 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $3.00 |
| 6/7 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | OPEN1-2HDC | $31,930.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:49.40 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN 1-2 | $31,930.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:49.40 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $4.90 |
| 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 |
| 1/5 | 12/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:51.00 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Douglas Mcnair
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Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by a 0.8 m as favourite at Mohawk Park (1:49.20) beating Century Komodo in OPEN on August 8 at $1.35 at the bell was 2nd-. Hard to leave out on current form. Must be considered.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $44,761.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | D Mcnair | 1:49.20 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $1.35 |
| 1/8 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $44,761.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | D Mcnair | 1:48.20 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
| 4/10 | 25/07/2026 | 21 | OPEN | $44,898.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | D Mcnair | 1:48.10 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $12.65 |
| 8/10 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | BROWER-G3 | $243,977.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Douglas Mcnair | 1:46.30 | 1 |
| 21.8L | $7.80 |
| 2/9 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | GRADUATE | $69,735.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:47.40 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $4.20 |
| 1/9 | 13/06/2026 | 21 | $30,334.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | D Mcnair | 1:48.00 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $3.55 | |
| 1/8 | 10/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr)
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Comments
Last start solid effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m at Meadowlands beaten 0.9 m by Captain Albano (1:48.30) in MCKEE MEM-G2 on August 8 at $4.30. Two runs back posted a big 4 m win (Fr8) at Meadowlands (1:47.00) beating Swingtown in WRHAUGHTON-G2 on July 11 at $58.10. Sure to play a major role.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 08/08/2026 | 28 | MCKEE MEM-G2 | $199,572.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 1:48.30 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $4.30 |
| 1/8 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | WRHAUGHTON-G2 | $196,952.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 1:47.00 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $58.10 |
| 6/10 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | BROWER-G3 | $243,977.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Yannick Gingras | 1:46.30 | 6 |
| 17.3L | $16.60 |
| 1/6 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $36,284.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:49.00 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $1.40 |
| 5/10 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | CUP | $101,112.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | Y Gingras | 1:48.20 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $11.90 |
| 8/9 | 06/06/2026 | 13 | BATTLE-G2 | $348,675.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:48.40 | 8 |
| 15.0L | $68.20 |
| 1/5 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mike Wilder | 1:51.40 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:52.30 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tyler Buter
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Comments
Hard to fault of late. Last start posted a big 4 m win as favourite (Fr6) at Pocono Downs (1:49.10) beating Congressional in WO25000LT on August 8 at $1.30. In the right form and can score again.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 08/08/2026 | 21 | WO25000LT | $42,083.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Buter | 1:49.10 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $1.30 |
| 1/4 | 29/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Heavy | Tyler Buter | 1:52.30 | 0 |
| 72L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | #SENDITIN-G3 | $145,138.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | SP | Chris Page | 1:48.20 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $4.60 |
| 1/6 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | WO25000LT | $39,913.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:47.20 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.20 |
| 1/6 | 27/06/2026 | 12 | WO25000LT | $39,913.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Good | Tyler Buter | 1:48.30 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $5.70 |
| 2/6 | 15/06/2026 | 16 | INVITATION | $59,972.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:52.20 | 6 |
| 0.6L | $1.40 |
| 1/5 | 30/05/2026 | 185 | WO25000LT | $38,354.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:49.40 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/7 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:50.20 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Marcus Miller
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Comments
Is on a seven-day back-up and has been racing consistently with 3 consecutive minor placings. Fair effort last start 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Little Rocket Man (1:49.20) in OPEN on August 7 at $5.60. Looks outclassed.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 07/08/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $31,384.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:49.20 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $5.60 |
| 2/7 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN1-2HDC | $31,930.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:49.40 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.10 |
| 2/7 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN 2 | $26,125.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:48.40 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.60 |
| 7/10 | 10/07/2026 | 21 | OPEN 1-2 | $31,930.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:49.40 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $5.50 |
| 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 |
| 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: Dexter Dunn
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Comments
Failed to impress last start; 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at Meadowlands beaten 6 m by Women Layer (1:48.20) in MCKEE MEM-G2 on August 8 at $2.80. Showed ability the run before when he won by 2.25 m as favourite (Fr7) at Philadelphia (1:49.20) beating Goliath Hanover in W/O 10K on July 26 at $1.10. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 08/08/2026 | 13 | MCKEE MEM-G2 | $197,789.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Andrew McCarthy | 1:48.20 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $2.80 |
| 1/7 | 26/07/2026 | 15 | W/O 10K | $23,222.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:49.20 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $1.10 |
| 4/8 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | WRHAUGHTON-G2 | $196,952.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:47.00 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/10 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | GRADUATE F-G2 | $333,817.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:46.30 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $3.70 |
| 2/8 | 20/06/2026 | 8 | GRADUATE | $69,735.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:48.00 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.90 |
| 1/8 | 12/06/2026 | 19 | GRADUATE | $69,735.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | W | Scott Zeron | 1:46.40 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $3.80 |
| 1/5 | 01/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:50.40 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 1/3 | 18/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:50.40 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Todd McCarthy
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Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished a narrow second behind Captain Albano at Meadowlands over 1609m MCKEE MEM-G2 last start. Before that was beaten 1.3 metres third at Mohawk Park in OPEN on August 1. Racing well and not without merit.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | MCKEE MEM-G2 | $199,572.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Todd McCarthy | 1:48.30 | 7 |
| 0.9L | $5.20 |
| 3/8 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $44,761.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | Ma MacDonald | 1:48.20 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.30 |
| 2/8 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | #SENDITIN-G3 | $145,138.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | SP | David Miller | 1:48.20 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $2.60 |
| 2/10 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | GRADUATE F-G2 | $333,817.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Todd McCarthy | 1:46.30 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | GRADUATE | $69,735.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Todd McCarthy | 1:48.00 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $1.60 |
| 3/10 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | CUP | $101,112.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | T McCarthy | 1:48.20 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $4.10 |

Driver: Trace Tetrick
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at Meadowlands beaten 5 m by Women Layer (1:48.20) in MCKEE MEM-G2 on August 8 at $54.50. Two runs back 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at Meadowlands beaten 6 m by Fifth And Five (1:49.10) in NW15000L5 on August 1 at $1.70. Happy enough to avoid.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | MCKEE MEM-G2 | $197,789.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 1:48.20 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $54.50 |
| 4/8 | 01/08/2026 | 21 | NW15000L5 | $32,097.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:49.10 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $1.70 |
| 7/8 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | WRHAUGHTON-G2 | $196,952.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 1:47.20 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $11.70 |
| 10/10 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | GRADUATE F-G2 | $333,817.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:46.30 | 10 |
| 41.3L | $9.70 |
| 1/9 | 20/06/2026 | 8 | GRADUATE | $69,735.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:47.40 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | GRADUATE | $69,735.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | W | Tim Tetrick | 1:46.40 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $2.70 |
| 2/5 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:52.10 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 07/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:51.40 | 0 |
| 14.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Yannick Gingras
Stats
Comments
Going well. Last start won by a 0.8 m as favourite (Fr3) at Scioto Downs (1:49.40) beating For Once Inmy Life in OSF AGEDHG on August 1 at $1.80. One of the better hopes.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | OSF AGEDHG | $92,725.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:49.40 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $1.80 |
| 5/8 | 18/07/2026 | 8 | #SENDITIN-G3 | $145,138.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | SP | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 1:48.20 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $17.70 |
| 1/10 | 10/07/2026 | 18 | OPEN 1-2 | $31,930.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:49.40 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $1.70 |
| 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 |
| 1/7 | 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: John De Long
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Comments
Raced in NJ last start in a much tougher race 7th (Fr10) over 1609m at Meadowlands beaten 12 m by Captain Albano (1:48.30) in MCKEE MEM-G2 on August 8 at $73.20. Prefer to see how he goes.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 08/08/2026 | 19 | MCKEE MEM-G2 | $199,572.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:48.30 | 10 |
| 12.0L | $73.20 |
| 6/7 | 20/07/2026 | 9 | 3-6 YO OPN | $62,409.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Buter | 1:51.30 | 5 |
| 21.0L | $2.45 |
| 5/8 | 11/07/2026 | 35 | WRHAUGHTON-G2 | $196,952.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:47.00 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $45.20 |
| 3/9 | 06/06/2026 | 13 | BATTLE-G2 | $348,675.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:48.40 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $12.60 |
| 1/8 | 24/05/2026 | 16 | SEND IT IN | $69,832.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:49.10 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 08/05/2026 | 11 | BORG F-G2 | $667,598.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 2012m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 2:21.40 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $11.11 |
| 1/4 | 14/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:52.20 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 15/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Miller
Stats
Comments
Racing in great heart. Last start won by a 0.6 m (Fr2) at Meadowlands (1:48.20) beating Captain Moore in MCKEE MEM-G2 on August 8 at $18.90. Big chance to go back-to-back.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 08/08/2026 | 14 | MCKEE MEM-G2 | $197,789.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:48.20 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $18.90 |
| 2/8 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $36,284.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:48.40 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $1.60 |
| 1/6 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $37,736.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | SP | Luke Hanners | 1:50.30 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $1.60 |
| 1/6 | 11/07/2026 | 19 | OPEN | $36,284.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:49.40 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $1.90 |
| 4/7 | 22/06/2026 | 16 | OPEN HCP | $50,209.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | W | Todd McCarthy | 1:51.20 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $1.40 |
| 4/9 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | BATTLE-G2 | $348,675.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:48.40 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $4.30 |
| 1/7 | 01/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Good | David Miller | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 45L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 18/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | SP | David Miller | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 21.75L | $0.00 |