Hoosier Park Race 1 - Race 1
PONDA ROCKET (1) added to his recent string of strong performances last start when runner-up over 1609m at this track, beaten 0.9 metres. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Primary contender in a similar race. PRACTICAL JOKE (6) again drew a wide gate last start and was never a threat, beaten 13 metres into seventh at this track over 1609m. Finds a suitable assignment and can make amends. DON'T CUSS RUSS (2) can break his way into the winner's list after registering a sequence of three top-three finishes, the latest at this track a week ago. OLD NUMBER SEVEN (5) is worth some thought after his last-start fifth over 1609m at this track on August 20.

Driver: Atlee Bender
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing second behind Bro Romey at this track over 1609m in a HGNW1PM on August 20 at $6. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Beepf at this track over 1609m in a FMNW1 on August 27 at $6.10. Plenty to like about his prospects.
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 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | FMNW1 | $14,265.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:53.00 | 7 |
| 0.9L | $6.10 |
| 2/8 | 20/08/2026 | 9 | HGNW1PM | $14,265.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:52.00 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | NW1 10CLM | $9,986.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Brandon Bates | 1:53.30 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $2.30 |
| 2/10 | 04/08/2026 | 19 | N/W1 10CLM | $11,484.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:54.30 | 6 |
| 0.9L | $13.60 |
| 8/8 | 16/07/2026 | 84 | HGNW1PM | $16,691.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:52.20 | 8 |
| 45.0L | $37.80 |
| 9/10 | 23/04/2026 | - | HGNW1PM | $16,739.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:53.20 | 7 |
| 47.3L | $11.50 |
| 3/8 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 14.25L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | John De Long | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 44.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Ross
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing third behind Bro Romey at this track over 1609m in a HGNW1PM on August 20 at $7. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third behind Beepf at this track over 1609m in a FMNW1 on August 27 at $3.20. Well placed to go a couple better.
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 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | FMNW1 | $14,265.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:53.00 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $3.20 |
| 3/8 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | HGNW1PM | $14,265.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:52.00 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/08/2026 | 14 | HGNW1PM | $14,265.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Jordan Ross | 1:51.20 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $19.00 |
| 5/10 | 30/07/2026 | 14 | HGNW1PM | $14,514.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:52.00 | 1 |
| 29.3L | $59.40 |
| 6/8 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | HGNW1PM | $16,691.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:52.20 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $38.30 |
| 10/10 | 09/07/2026 | 7 | HGNW1PM | $16,691.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:52.30 | 9 |
| 27.0L | $46.90 |
| 4/6 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brandon Bates
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 40 m by Hope N Splash (1:53.00) in HGNW1CDCL on July 7 at $25.30. Two runs back 7th (Fr2) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 35 m by Bay Camo (1:52.30) in BCS 3C on June 27 at $213.90. Others preferred at this stage.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 07/07/2026 | 10 | HGNW1CDCL | $10,160.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Charles Bolen | 1:53.00 | 3 |
| 37.5L | $25.30 |
| 7/10 | 27/06/2026 | 11 | BCS 3C | $21,771.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Charles Bolen | 1:52.30 | 2 |
| 36.0L | $213.90 |
| 6/10 | 16/06/2026 | 10 | HGNW1CDCL | $9,763.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Charles Bolen | 1:55.10 | 1 |
| 30.8L | $18.50 |
| 4/7 | 06/06/2026 | 4 | BCS 3C | $20,921.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Charles Bolen | 1:57.00 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $102.20 |
| 4/9 | 02/06/2026 | 12 | HGNW1CDCL | $9,763.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Charles Bolen | 1:53.30 | 5 |
| 24.0L | $39.90 |
| 9/10 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | HGNW1PMRLT | $16,760.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Charles Bolen | 1:54.10 | 9 |
| 32.3L | $81.50 |
| 4/8 | 24/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Charles Bolen | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 09/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jeff Nisonger | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Marcus Miller
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr8) over 1609m at The Red Mile, well beaten by Idyllic Stranger (1:54.00) in PROUD ELIG on July 28 at $38.13. Two runs back 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at Oak Grove Racing, beaten 8 m by Miki Hill (1:54.30) in KYMDN/NW1 on July 13 at $15.02. Hard to have.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 28/07/2026 | 15 | PROUD ELIG | $6,531.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Joey Putnam | 1:54.00 | 8 |
| 90.0L | $38.13 |
| 5/9 | 13/07/2026 | 27 | KYMDN/NW1 | $24,673.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Joey Putnam | 1:54.30 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $15.02 |
| 2/9 | 16/06/2026 | 8 | CLM20K-NW1 | $16,039.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Joey Putnam | 1:55.40 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
| 6/9 | 08/06/2026 | 7 | NW1PM | $16,736.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | W | Marcus Miller | 1:50.40 | 7 |
| 48.8L | $57.35 |
| 6/9 | 01/06/2026 | 22 | NW1PM | $16,736.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Joey Putnam | 1:53.30 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $59.15 |
| 4/9 | 10/05/2026 | 13 | KYMDN/NW1 | $18,156.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Joey Putnam | 1:52.10 | 2 |
| 51.0L | $33.13 |
| 6/6 | 02/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Joey Putnam | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 90L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matt Krueger
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 11 m by Bro Romey (1:52.00) in HGNW1PM on August 20 at $45.40. At his previous start 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 45 m by Spanky Mcgee (1:51.20) in HGNW1PM on August 13 at $30.40. Will give a good account.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | HGNW1PM | $14,265.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Matt Krueger | 1:52.00 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $45.40 |
| 7/7 | 13/08/2026 | 14 | HGNW1PM | $14,265.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Matt Krueger | 1:51.20 | 7 |
| 42.8L | $30.40 |
| 6/10 | 30/07/2026 | 21 | HGNW1PM | $14,514.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Matt Krueger | 1:52.00 | 1 |
| 30.0L | $103.70 |
| 5/10 | 09/07/2026 | 9 | HGNW1PM | $16,691.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Matt Krueger | 1:52.30 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 30/06/2026 | 245 | HG NW1PM | $14,514.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Matt Krueger | 1:51.00 | 4 |
| 19.5L | $40.40 |
| 2/3 | 20/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Matt Krueger | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/10/2025 | 7 | 2YONW1PM | $19,787.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:54.10 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $2.10 |
| 2/4 | 17/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 14.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Trace Tetrick
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 13 m by Rock My Memory (1:50.40) in NW2PM on August 14 at $36.10. The run before 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 50 m by Some Great Deal (1:50.10) in ISSE-3CGP on August 6 at $68.80. Can turn things around in this suitable contest.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 14/08/2026 | 8 | NW2PM | $32,097.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:50.40 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $36.10 |
| 6/7 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | ISSE-3CGP | $21,398.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Jordan Ross | 1:50.10 | 7 |
| 48.0L | $68.80 |
| 6/8 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | ISSE-3CGP | $23,222.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:51.00 | 1 |
| 18.8L | $57.30 |
| 5/8 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | HGNW1PM | $16,691.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:52.00 | 1 |
| 18.8L | $32.70 |
| 4/8 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | HGNW1PM | $16,691.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:52.20 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $16.50 |
| 4/10 | 09/07/2026 | 9 | HGNW1PM | $16,691.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:52.30 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $6.40 |
| 5/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 17.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Ferguson
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 18 m by Shadyshark Ten (1:52.00) in ISSE-3CGP on August 28 at $118.40. Before that, 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 25 m by Bro Romey (1:52.00) in HGNW1PM on August 20 at $20.40. Keep him in mind.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 28/08/2026 | 8 | ISSE-3CGP | $21,398.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brad Ferguson | 1:52.00 | 7 |
| 18.0L | $118.40 |
| 6/8 | 20/08/2026 | 6 | HGNW1PM | $14,265.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brad Ferguson | 1:52.00 | 1 |
| 27.0L | $20.40 |
| 8/8 | 14/08/2026 | 15 | ISSE-3CGP | $21,398.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Travis Seekman | 1:51.10 | 3 |
| 24.0L | $69.00 |
| 9/10 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | HGNW1PM | $14,514.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Travis Seekman | 1:52.00 | 2 |
| 33.8L | $51.30 |
| 2/8 | 23/07/2026 | 14 | HGNW1PM | $16,691.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Travis Seekman | 1:52.00 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $61.10 |
| 9/10 | 09/07/2026 | 7 | HGNW1PM | $16,691.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Travis Seekman | 1:52.30 | 6 |
| 24.0L | $69.50 |
| 3/5 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Travis Seekman | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 14.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 25/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Wilfong
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 45 m by O So Strait (1:54.10) in HGCLCDNW1 on August 26 at $10.90. Two runs back 9th (Fr7) over 1609m at Oak Grove Racing, beaten 55 m by Beyond Cool (1:51.10) in NW2PM on July 15 at $121.80. Needs to do more. Others better.
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 | 26/08/2026 | 42 | HGCLCDNW1 | $9,986.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:54.10 | 2 |
| 46.5L | $10.90 |
| 9/9 | 15/07/2026 | 36 | NW2PM | $26,125.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Jalen Gray | 1:51.10 | 7 |
| 53.3L | $121.80 |
| 2/8 | 09/06/2026 | 8 | MD/NW1PM | $16,736.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Jalen Gray | 1:54.00 | 2 |
| 0.9L | $10.87 |
| 2/9 | 01/06/2026 | 42 | NW1PM | $16,736.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Jalen Gray | 1:53.30 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $161.20 |
| 5/9 | 20/04/2026 | 14 | MDN/NW1RL | $17,467.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:55.10 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $12.13 |
| 6/9 | 06/04/2026 | 7 | KYMDN/NW1 | $18,923.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:54.40 | 6 |
| 49.5L | $12.46 |
| 7/7 | 03/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Jalen Gray | 1:53.10 | 0 |
| 67.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 30/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Cordarius Stewart | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 90L | $0.00 |