Hoosier Park Race 7 - Race 7
PONDA FERARRI (4) turned in another strong performance last time when he battled on bravely to finish third over 1609m at this track. Big chance based on those recent efforts. NATURALLY GIFTED A (8) had been building to a win and it arrived last start when he scored by 2.25 metres over 1609m at this track. Tactics will be crucial from this wide draw. Has the talent to take care of this field. FALCON (3) didn't do a bad job when fifth over 1609m at this track last time out. BOOK THE FIGHT (7) is the next elect off a last-start win by 4.5 metres at this track over 1609m.

Driver: John De Long
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Book The Fight (1:50.40) in WO5-9 on August 22 at $8.40. Two runs back won by 6 m as favourite (Fr2) at this track (1:52.10) beating Ez Spree in W4-9CLM on August 6 at $1.10. Going okay so keep him safe.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 22/08/2026 | 16 | WO5-9 | $21,398.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:50.40 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $8.40 |
| 1/9 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | W4-9CLM | $18,545.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Trace Tetrick | 1:52.10 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $1.10 |
| 1/7 | 30/07/2026 | 13 | W4-9CLM | $18,868.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:50.20 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $1.40 |
| 2/7 | 17/07/2026 | 8 | HGWO1-4PM | $18,142.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:50.40 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $1.50 |
| 3/7 | 09/07/2026 | 7 | W4-9CLM | $18,868.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:51.00 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/10 | 02/07/2026 | 7 | W4-9CLM | $18,868.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:50.40 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $28.60 |
| 4/6 | 23/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 26/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Lambright
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 18 m by M M S Bud (1:48.30) in ISS 4YO&UP on August 21 at $52.90. Two runs back 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 4.5 m by Gorgeous Big Guy (1:49.40) in OPEN 3 on June 5 at $5.20. Will give a good account.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 21/08/2026 | 77 | ISS 4YO&UP | $28,531.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Lambright | 1:48.30 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $52.90 |
| 4/5 | 15/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Kevin Lambright | 1:52.30 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN 3 | $22,315.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Lambright | 1:49.40 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $5.20 |
| 3/7 | 29/05/2026 | 14 | OPEN 2-3 | $25,105.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Lambright | 1:48.10 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $11.50 |
| 2/8 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN 3-4 | $22,346.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:51.20 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $5.10 |
| 1/10 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | NW3000L4 | $9,777.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Brandon Bates | 1:51.20 | 5 |
| 15.8L | $1.10 |
| 4/8 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN 4 | $19,553.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:51.40 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $6.70 |
| 3/6 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 24.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Trace Tetrick
Stats
Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 8 m by Book The Fight (1:50.40) in WO5-9 on August 22 at $7.80. The run before 9th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 25 m by Tellmeaboutit (1:49.40) in OPEN 3 on August 14 at $32. Nicely placed to return to form.
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 | 22/08/2026 | 8 | WO5-9 | $21,398.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:50.40 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $7.80 |
| 9/9 | 14/08/2026 | 30 | OPEN 3 | $22,825.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Robert Taylor | 1:49.40 | 3 |
| 27.0L | $32.00 |
| 2/9 | 15/07/2026 | 9 | W5-10PM | $36,284.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Yannick Gingras | 1:51.00 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $5.90 |
| 2/8 | 06/07/2026 | 14 | W5-10PM | $36,284.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Yannick Gingras | 1:51.20 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.19 |
| 5/8 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | KYSS-4HG-F | $209,205.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | W | Atlee Bender | 1:48.40 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $70.40 |
| 2/6 | 15/06/2026 | 14 | KYSS-4H-L3 | $69,735.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:50.40 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $34.61 |
| 3/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Robert Taylor | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Robert Taylor | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |

Driver: Atlee Bender
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when beaten by 2.25 m finishing second behind Horn Player Lou at this track over 1609m in a NW7500L4 on August 14 at $27.40. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Book The Fight at this track over 1609m in a WO5-9 on August 22 at $2.30. Has the right credentials to take this out.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 22/08/2026 | 8 | WO5-9 | $21,398.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:50.40 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $2.30 |
| 2/7 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | NW7500L4 | $35,663.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:49.20 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $27.40 |
| 8/8 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN 3 | $22,825.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:49.40 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $26.70 |
| 4/7 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | WO 5-9PM | $21,398.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:50.20 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | WO 5-9PM | $21,771.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:50.00 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $2.30 |
| 4/7 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | OPEN 2 | $26,125.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:48.40 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $16.10 |
| 2/6 | 21/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:53.00 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 21.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brandon Bates
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 4.5 m by Book The Fight (1:50.40) in WO5-9 on August 22 at $10.40. Two runs back 6th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track beaten 16 m by Shooting In Place (1:48.20) in OPEN 4 on August 7 at $87.50. Fully tested.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 22/08/2026 | 15 | WO5-9 | $21,398.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:50.40 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $10.40 |
| 6/10 | 07/08/2026 | 6 | OPEN 4 | $19,971.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:48.20 | 9 |
| 16.5L | $87.50 |
| 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 | 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: Kiwon Waldron
Stats
Comments
Ran well last start showing plenty of improvement following August 14 run. Last start won by 3 m as favourite (Fr1) at this track (1:51.40) beating Draw Off in NW3000L4 on August 22 at $1.60. This race will be harder than that win. Hard to recommend on recent form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 22/08/2026 | 8 | NW3000L4 | $12,126.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:51.40 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $1.60 |
| 6/10 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | CLHDC30/40 | $34,237.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:49.00 | 3 |
| 24.8L | $11.40 |
| 4/6 | 07/08/2026 | 14 | 30-40000CL | $21,398.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:49.20 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $18.30 |
| 4/10 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | 30-40000CL | $21,771.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:49.30 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $11.20 |
| 6/8 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | 30-40000CL | $21,771.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:49.10 | 1 |
| 21.0L | $32.30 |
| 5/8 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | 30-40000CL | $21,771.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:49.20 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $45.30 |
| 1/5 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Alexandra Sarkine | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 12/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 23.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Ross
Stats
Comments
Going well. Last start won by 4.5 m (Fr4) at this track (1:50.40) beating Aye Aye Capt Russ in WO5-9 on August 22 at $2.50. No surprise if he made it two in succession.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 22/08/2026 | 8 | WO5-9 | $21,398.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:50.40 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/9 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN 3 | $22,825.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:49.40 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $35.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN 3 | $22,825.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:49.40 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $22.10 |
| 2/7 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | WO 5-9PM | $21,398.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:50.20 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $7.90 |
| 2/8 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | WO 5-9PM | $21,771.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:50.00 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN 4 | $20,319.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:49.40 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $6.40 |
| 2/8 | 14/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 29/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Brandon Bates | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Wilfong
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 2.25 m (Fr5) at this track (1:49.30) beating Round Here Buzz in NW4000L4-F on August 14 at $5.50. Going well enough to take care of these.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | NW4000L4-F | $28,531.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:49.30 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NW4000L4 | $17,832.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:49.10 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $2.60 |
| 6/8 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN 3 | $22,825.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:49.40 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $77.30 |
| 7/8 | 24/07/2026 | 21 | OPEN 3 | $23,222.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:51.20 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $27.10 |
| 7/7 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN 3 | $23,222.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:49.40 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $11.40 |
| 7/7 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $30,683.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Atlee Bender | 1:49.30 | 1 |
| 24.8L | $35.50 |
| 1/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Marcus Miller
Stats
Comments
Finished up last campaign with a win at Oak Grove Racing, and continued with decent results this campaign with a first-up effort 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 12 m by Shooting In Place (1:48.20) in OPEN 4 on August 7 at $13.20. Then last time 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 6 m by Tellmeaboutit (1:49.40) in OPEN 3 on August 14 at $10.80. Happy to overlook.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN 3 | $22,825.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:49.40 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $10.80 |
| 3/10 | 07/08/2026 | 390 | OPEN 4 | $19,971.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:48.20 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $13.20 |
| 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 |

Driver: Joey Putnam
Stats
Comments
Raced in KY last start in a much tougher race 9th (Fr8) over 1609m at Oak Grove Racing beaten 35 m by Night Hawk (1:52.20) in NW 6500 L4 on July 8 at $31.60. Hard to find a spot for him in the top four.
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 | 22/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 14.25L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 08/07/2026 | 16 | NW 6500 L4 | $30,479.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Joey Putnam | 1:52.20 | 8 |
| 35.3L | $31.60 |
| 5/9 | 22/06/2026 | 14 | NW 6500 L4 | $26,499.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | W | Joey Putnam | 1:53.20 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $2.45 |
| 1/9 | 08/06/2026 | 10 | KYNW4000L4 | $19,526.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Joey Putnam | 1:53.10 | 9 |
| 0.6L | $1.69 |
| 4/8 | 29/05/2026 | 14 | NW3000L4 | $9,763.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:50.40 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $2.30 |
| 6/9 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $15,363.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Joey Putnam | 1:51.20 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $9.80 |
| 2/8 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $11,173.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Joey Putnam | 1:52.20 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $7.50 |
| 1/7 | 21/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Joey Putnam | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |