Hoosier Park Race 12 - Race 12
BIRR CASTLE (1) is an in-form filly who has amassed four wins and one minor placings from five starts this time in work. Turned in another fine effort last start when she scored over 1609m at Pocono Downs, coming in 2.25 metres ahead of her rivals. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Taking on a better field but she is capable of running another bold race. ATHENA'S GIRL (4) made it three wins on the trot last start, getting home by 3.5 metres over 1609m at Mohawk Park. It doesn't get any easier but she is good enough to take this out. RBSSOUTHWINDCENTRA (2) is one of the main contenders after winning her past two starts, the latest at Scioto Downs a week-and-a-half ago. Difficult to ignore that sort of form. TWO DAY HANGOVER (7) has been about the mark of late and must be respected, the latest offering a sound third at Pocono Downs over 1609m.

Driver: Scott Zeron
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Going well. Last start won by 2.25 m (Fr6) at Pocono Downs (1:53.40) beating Orinoco in PASS FINAL-R1 on September 7 at $6. Hard to beat in this sort of form.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 07/09/2026 | 21 | PASS FINAL-R1 | $416,667.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:53.40 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 17/08/2026 | 11 | PASS 2YRF | $78,382.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Mattias Melander | 1:54.10 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $1.50 |
| 1/7 | 06/08/2026 | 23 | PASS-2YOFT | $79,524.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:53.40 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $1.40 |
| 1/7 | 14/07/2026 | 13 | ALL-STARS | $43,541.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Mattias Melander | 1:56.00 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $1.30 |
| 1/8 | 01/07/2026 | - | PASS-2YOF | $81,488.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:55.30 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $1.70 |
| 4/7 | 19/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 2:00.10 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Miller
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start posted a big 23 m win as favourite (Fr2) at Scioto Downs (1:55.10) beating Coach Me To Win in 2YOFNW30K on September 7 at $1.50. Hard to leave out on current form. Must be considered.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 07/09/2026 | 20 | 2YOFNW30K | $20,139.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Gillespie | 1:55.10 | 2 |
| 23.3L | $1.50 |
| 1/9 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | 2YOF NW1PM | $14,265.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Robert Taylor | 1:56.20 | 9 |
| 12.0L | $1.20 |
| 2/7 | 11/08/2026 | 13 | 2YOF NW1PM | $14,265.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Ronald Burks | 2:00.00 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $1.50 |
| 1/10 | 29/07/2026 | - | 2YOF NW1PM | $14,265.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Robert Taylor | 1:57.30 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $8.20 |
| 1/7 | 18/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 2:00.10 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mike Wilder
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Well beaten last start by Birr Castle, who she meets again; when 18 metres sixth at Pocono Downs over 1609m in a PASS FINAL-R1 race on September 7. Can't have on that basis.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 07/09/2026 | 11 | PASS FINAL-R1 | $416,667.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Dave Palone | 1:53.40 | 1 |
| 18.8L | $10.80 |
| 2/5 | 27/08/2026 | 10 | PASS-2YOF | $78,381.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Dave Palone | 1:53.20 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $2.80 |
| 2/5 | 17/08/2026 | 11 | PASS 2YRF | $78,382.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | SP | Dave Palone | 1:55.20 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $5.70 |
| 7/8 | 06/08/2026 | 13 | PASS-2YOFT | $80,094.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Dave Palone | 1:53.30 | 1 |
| 45.0L | $3.20 |
| 1/7 | 24/07/2026 | 10 | ARDEN 2YOF | $29,608.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Dave Palone | 1:54.30 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $1.40 |
| 3/6 | 14/07/2026 | 13 | ALL-STARS | $43,541.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:55.10 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $2.80 |
| 3/7 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mike Wilder | 2:03.00 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dexter Dunn
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Comments
Comes here in the right form. Posted a big 3.5 m win as favourite at Mohawk Park (1:53.00) beating Verily in 2yo F on August 29 at $1.35 at the bell was leading. Two runs back won by 1.3 m as favourite at Mohawk Park (1:54.00) beating City Of Light in 2yo F on August 21 at $1.80 at the bell was 2nd-. Definite winning chance.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 29/08/2026 | 8 | $432,350.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | D Dunn | 1:53.00 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $1.35 | |
| 1/9 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | $30,519.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | D Dunn | 1:54.00 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $1.80 | |
| 1/8 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | KNDRGARTEN | $35,663.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Good | Mattias Melander | 1:53.30 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $5.10 |
| 6/6 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | NJSS-PLTNM | $35,663.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:52.30 | 4 |
| 45.0L | $56.70 |
| 8/8 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | NJSS-PLTNM | $36,284.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:52.30 | 1 |
| 153.0L | $49.30 |
| 7/8 | 10/07/2026 | - | NJSS-PLTNM | $36,284.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Mattias Melander | 1:54.10 | 1 |
| 138.0L | $45.20 |
| 1/5 | 26/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 11/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 87L | $0.00 |

Driver: Yannick Gingras
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Comments
Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at Meadowlands beaten 25 m by Promises To Keep (1:55.00) in NJCLASSICC on September 11 at $65.70. Two runs back 7th (Fr2) over 1609m at Meadowlands, beaten 35 m by Rio De Janeiro (1:53.20) in NJ CLASSIC on September 4 at $71.30. Others look better chances.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | NJCLASSICC | $138,889.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:55.00 | 4 |
| 26.3L | $65.70 |
| 7/7 | 04/09/2026 | 9 | NJ CLASSIC | $34,722.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Todd McCarthy | 1:53.20 | 2 |
| 36.8L | $71.30 |
| 1/9 | 26/08/2026 | 7 | FMNW1EXTPM | $13,409.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:59.00 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $2.70 |
| 7/7 | 19/08/2026 | 12 | 2YOFNW1EXT | $13,409.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:58.20 | 4 |
| 84.8L | $3.20 |
| 6/8 | 07/08/2026 | 9 | KNDRGARTEN | $35,663.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Good | Todd McCarthy | 1:53.30 | 4 |
| 30.8L | $45.10 |
| 1/8 | 29/07/2026 | 7 | FMNW1EXTPM | $12,839.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:57.30 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $5.60 |
| 7/7 | 23/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 2:00.00 | 0 |
| 40.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 09/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Anthony MacDonald | 2:03.00 | 0 |
| 85.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tim Tetrick
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Comments
Comes here in the right form. Posted a big 22 m win as favourite (Fr7) at The Red Mile (1:54.40) beating Bluegrass Babe in 2YONW1PM on September 1 at $1.20. Two runs back 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m at The Red Mile beaten 10 m by Caraxes (1:54.00) in NW1PM on August 25 at $2.16. Even the minor placings look out of reach.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | 2YONW1PM | $8,333.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:54.40 | 7 |
| 22.5L | $1.20 |
| 2/8 | 25/08/2026 | 14 | NW1PM | $8,559.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:54.00 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $2.16 |
| 2/10 | 11/08/2026 | - | NW1PM | $8,559.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Lucas Wallin | 1:55.30 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.35 |
| 1/4 | 26/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Lucas Wallin | 2:00.20 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mattias Melander
Stats
Comments
Last start game effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at Pocono Downs beaten 6 m by Birr Castle (1:53.40) in PASS FINAL-R1 on September 7 at $1.50. Two runs back won by 4 m as favourite (Fr4) at Pocono Downs (1:55.20) beating Miss Eliza in PASS 2YRF on August 17 at $1.10. Racing very well. Strong claims.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 07/09/2026 | 21 | PASS FINAL-R1 | $416,667.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:53.40 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $1.50 |
| 1/5 | 17/08/2026 | 11 | PASS 2YRF | $78,382.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | SP | Mattias Melander | 1:55.20 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $1.10 |
| 1/8 | 06/08/2026 | 23 | PASS-2YOFT | $80,094.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:53.30 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $1.70 |
| 1/6 | 14/07/2026 | - | ALL-STARS | $43,541.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Mattias Melander | 1:55.10 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $2.10 |
| 1/6 | 19/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 14.25L | $0.00 |