Hoosier Park Race 12 - Race 12
ODDS ON OUTLIER (5) drew a wide gate last start and was easily accounted for, beaten 12 metres into sixth at this track over 1609m. Big chance if he is at his best. TELLMEITMATTERS (1) put the writing on the wall two runs ago then improved further last time out when he scored by 6 metres over 1609m at this track. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. Steps up a level but he is good enough to cope. BLAZE ON N (9) has a strong record here which is significant. Finished fifth over 1609m at this track last time out. CROOKED SMILE (4) is in the mix after turning in a better effort last start to finish second at this track over 1609m.

Driver: John De Long
Stats
Comments
Last start posted a big 6 m win as favourite (Fr5) at this track (1:50.20) beating Joker Rockwell in NW5000L4 on September 4 at $1.80. Won't spend a penny from this draw. Winning prospects.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $16,667.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:50.20 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $1.80 |
| 3/8 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NW7500L4 | $17,118.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:50.00 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $2.50 |
| 8/9 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | ISS 4YO&UP | $28,531.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:48.30 | 7 |
| 25.5L | $67.10 |
| 5/7 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | NW7500L4 | $35,663.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:49.20 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $2.60 |
| 4/10 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN 4 | $19,971.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:48.20 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $2.40 |
| 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 |
| 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 |

Driver: Lewayne Miller
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 15 m by Combustion (1:49.20) in OPEN 2 on September 4 at $44.80. Two runs back 8th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 12 m by Ponda Ferarri (1:51.00) in OPEN 3 on August 28 at $8.80. Hard to find on recent performances.
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 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN 2 | $25,000.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:49.20 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $44.80 |
| 8/10 | 28/08/2026 | 14 | OPEN 3 | $22,825.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:51.00 | 8 |
| 12.0L | $8.80 |
| 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 |
| 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: Jordan Ross
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 23 m by Number Cruncher (1:49.10) in OPEN 3 on September 4 at $13.30. Two runs back won by 5 m as favourite (Fr5) at this track (1:50.00) beating Play Me Rock in NW7500L4 on August 28 at $1.70. Can't make much of a case.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN 3 | $22,222.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Lambright | 1:49.10 | 7 |
| 23.3L | $13.30 |
| 1/8 | 28/08/2026 | 6 | NW7500L4 | $17,118.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Lambright | 1:50.00 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $1.70 |
| 3/8 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN 3 | $22,825.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:50.30 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $7.20 |
| 7/8 | 15/08/2026 | 21 | OPEN HCP | $28,531.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Walters | 1:48.20 | 6 |
| 22.5L | $68.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $36,284.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Walters | 1:48.40 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $83.30 |
| 2/7 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | NW12500L4 | $19,594.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Walters | 1:51.30 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.20 |
| 1/5 | 16/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosecroft Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jonathan Roberts | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 18/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tony Hall | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Atlee Bender
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Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4.5 m second behind Combustion at this track over 1609m OPEN 2 last start. Before that was beaten 4.5 metres fourth again at this track in OPEN 3 on August 22. Racing well and worth each-way consideration.
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 | 04/09/2026 | 13 | OPEN 2 | $25,000.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:49.20 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $2.80 |
| 4/8 | 22/08/2026 | 8 | OPEN 3 | $22,825.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:50.30 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $5.10 |
| 7/9 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | INVITATION | $71,327.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:49.00 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $17.20 |
| 2/8 | 07/08/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $31,384.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:49.20 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $15.90 |
| 3/7 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN1-2HDC | $31,930.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:49.40 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $21.10 |
| 3/7 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN 2 | $26,125.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:48.40 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $3.90 |
| 1/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:53.00 | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Peter Wrenn
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Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 12 m by Combustion (1:49.20) in OPEN 2 on September 4 at $6.80. The run before 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 12 m by Captain Arturovico (1:49.00) in INVITATION on August 14 at $30.40. Nicely placed to find a bit of form.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 04/09/2026 | 21 | OPEN 2 | $25,000.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Peter Wrenn | 1:49.20 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $6.80 |
| 6/9 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | INVITATION | $71,327.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Peter Wrenn | 1:49.00 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $30.40 |
| 1/7 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | WO 5-9PM | $21,398.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Peter Wrenn | 1:50.20 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $2.90 |
| 1/8 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | WO 5-9PM | $21,771.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Peter Wrenn | 1:50.00 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN 4 | $20,319.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:49.40 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $3.10 |
| 2/9 | 10/07/2026 | 14 | NW7500L4 | $17,417.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Peter Wrenn | 1:50.10 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $5.10 |
| 1/5 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Peter Wrenn | 1:52.20 | 0 |
| 59.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 09/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Peter Wrenn | 1:51.40 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Wilfong
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 24 m by Number Cruncher (1:49.10) in OPEN 3 on September 4 at $36. Before that, 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 10 m by Keyser Soze (1:49.40) in OPEN 3 on August 7 at $4.90. Can do a lot better.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 04/09/2026 | 28 | OPEN 3 | $22,222.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:49.10 | 1 |
| 24.0L | $36.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN 3 | $22,825.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:49.40 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $4.90 |
| 4/8 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN 3 | $22,825.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:49.40 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $15.60 |
| 1/8 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN 3 | $23,222.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:51.20 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.90 |
| 3/8 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN 4 | $20,319.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:49.40 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $5.40 |
| 9/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN 1-2 | $31,930.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:49.40 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $72.20 |
| 3/6 | 07/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Fast | Juan Franco | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 26.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joey Putnam
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 13 m by Golden Bay (1:49.20) in OPEN 2 on August 28 at $7.80. Showed ability the race before when he won by a 0.8 m as favourite (Fr3) at this track (1:50.30) beating Rip Wheeler in OPEN 3 on August 22 at $3. A better showing expected.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 28/08/2026 | 6 | OPEN 2 | $25,678.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Joey Putnam | 1:49.20 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $7.80 |
| 1/8 | 22/08/2026 | 8 | OPEN 3 | $22,825.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:50.30 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | NW7500L4 | $35,663.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Joey Putnam | 1:49.20 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $4.30 |
| 6/8 | 07/08/2026 | 11 | OPEN | $31,384.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Joey Putnam | 1:49.20 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $50.30 |
| 2/6 | 27/07/2026 | 9 | OPEN HC | $13,062.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Andrew McCarthy | 1:48.40 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $2.51 |
| 8/9 | 18/07/2026 | 12 | OPEN II | $29,028.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Joey Putnam | 1:50.20 | 4 |
| 18.8L | $14.40 |
| 1/7 | 21/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Joey Putnam | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 12/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Joey Putnam | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 25.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Marcus Miller
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 15 m by Combustion (1:49.20) in OPEN 2 on September 4 at $20.30. Two runs back won by 4 m (Fr1) at this track (1:49.40) beating Book The Fight in OPEN 3 on August 14 at $4.10. Needs to lift.
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 | 04/09/2026 | 21 | OPEN 2 | $25,000.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:49.20 | 8 |
| 15.8L | $20.30 |
| 1/9 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | OPEN 3 | $22,825.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:49.40 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $4.10 |
| 2/8 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN 3 | $22,825.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:49.40 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $2.60 |
| 3/8 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN 3 | $23,222.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:51.20 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $11.20 |
| 1/8 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | OPEN 4 | $20,319.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:49.40 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $3.20 |
| 6/7 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN 3 | $23,222.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:49.40 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $3.50 |
| 3/5 | 10/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Alvin Miller | 1:51.10 | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 27/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Alvin Miller | 1:51.30 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Trace Tetrick
Stats
Comments
Beaten favourite last start when fifth at this track on September 4. Won the start prior at this track on August 28. Sure to play a major role.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN 3 | $22,222.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:49.10 | 8 |
| 12.0L | $2.30 |
| 1/8 | 28/08/2026 | 6 | 30-40000CL | $21,398.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:48.40 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $3.20 |
| 5/8 | 22/08/2026 | 8 | OPEN 3 | $22,825.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Lambright | 1:50.30 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $5.90 |
| 8/9 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | OPEN 3 | $22,825.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:49.40 | 9 |
| 15.0L | $3.20 |
| 1/7 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | 30-40000CL | $21,398.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:49.30 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $1.70 |
| 1/10 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | 30-40000CL | $21,771.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:49.30 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $1.70 |
| 1/6 | 30/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:53.10 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Johnathan Ahle | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |