Hoosier Park Race 1 - Race 1
TWIN B COURAGEOUS (4) drew wide last start and was never a genuine threat, beaten 24 metres into seventh at Dayton Raceway over 1609m. From this far better draw can return to something like his best. MAN UP MIKI (8) made it two wins from his last three starts when he scored by 18 metres on October 15 over 1609m at this track. Tactics will be crucial from this wide draw. Meets a comparable field so he can certainly make it two on the bounce. ROCKING JK (1) is in the mix following a respectable third at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track. HEARD DA WORD (6) disappointed last time but is a chance based on a good win over 1609m at this track two runs back.

Driver: Atlee Bender
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Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Fear No Lou at Dayton Raceway over 1609m in a NW4PM on October 6 at $18.10. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Man Up Miki at this track over 1609m in a WO1-4/20CL on October 15 at $6.60. Plenty to like about his prospects.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 15/10/2026 | 9 | WO1-4/20CL | $14,368.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Atlee Bender | 1:53.20 | 1 |
| 20.3L | $6.60 |
| 8/10 | 06/10/2026 | 8 | NW4PM | $23,707.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:52.20 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $18.10 |
| 3/9 | 28/09/2026 | 11 | NW4PM | $22,917.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:53.20 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $9.70 |
| 1/7 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | WO1-4/20CL | $18,368.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:52.30 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $1.10 |
| 2/8 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | WO1-4/20CL | $15,972.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:52.20 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $3.30 |
| 1/7 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | WO1-4/20CL | $15,972.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:52.20 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.80 |
| 6/9 | 03/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Mike Micallef | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 37.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Mike Micallef | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 25.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brandon Bates
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Last start 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 18 m by Ahva Sholum (1:52.20) in WO1-4/20CL on October 8 at $104.20. At his previous start 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 15 m by Midnight Pro (1:53.30) in WO1-4/20CL on October 1 at $52.70. Hard to leave out.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | WO1-4/20CL | $14,368.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:52.20 | 7 |
| 18.0L | $104.20 |
| 8/10 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | WO1-4/20CL | $14,368.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:53.30 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $52.70 |
| 10/10 | 24/09/2026 | 15 | WO1-4/20CL | $13,889.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:52.30 | 6 |
| 27.8L | $24.30 |
| 1/8 | 09/09/2026 | 10 | CLCDNW2 | $12,778.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:52.40 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $6.40 |
| 7/7 | 30/08/2026 | 12 | WILDCAT | $14,265.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:50.00 | 4 |
| 39.8L | $45.21 |
| 8/8 | 18/08/2026 | 9 | WILDCAT | $14,265.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Todd McCarthy | 1:50.00 | 7 |
| 35.3L | $107.90 |
| 4/8 | 14/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Marcus Miller
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Comes here second-up after only six days break. Lacklustre first-up performance when 8th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by Fox Valley Boxer (1:52.30) in 10000 CL on October 16 at $17. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 16/10/2026 | 84 | 10000 CL | $12,213.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:52.30 | 5 |
| 32.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 24/07/2026 | 6 | 5000 CL | $7,983.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:50.40 | 4 |
| 30.8L | $86.90 |
| 6/6 | 18/07/2026 | 23 | 8000 CL | $9,869.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:51.20 | 1 |
| 53.3L | $35.70 |
| 6/7 | 25/06/2026 | 200 | WO2-4/20CL | $14,514.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:50.10 | 2 |
| 69.8L | $70.40 |
| 7/9 | 07/12/2025 | 28 | NW1001-4 | $6,126.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:58.00 | 4 |
| 19.5L | $6.00 |
| 6/9 | 09/11/2025 | 9 | NW2001-4 | $6,870.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Fast | Travis Seekman | 1:57.10 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $33.10 |
| 2/5 | 07/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Fast | Casey Leonard | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 26.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 20/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Springfield | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Avenatti | 1:59.30 | 0 |
| 31.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Lambright
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Last start was well beaten into seventh behind Shining Moment at Dayton Raceway over 1609m in a NW6PM-CL on October 15 at $43.80. Raced better the start before that with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 5 m by Ahva Sholum (1:52.20) in WO1-4/20CL on October 8 at $6.90. This race appears well within his grasp.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 15/10/2026 | 7 | NW6PM-CL | $22,270.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:52.10 | 9 |
| 24.0L | $43.80 |
| 2/9 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | WO1-4/20CL | $14,368.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Lambright | 1:52.20 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $6.90 |
| 5/10 | 01/10/2026 | 24 | WO1-4/20CL | $14,368.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:53.30 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $2.70 |
| 3/7 | 07/09/2026 | 6 | HGNW3751L4 | $12,500.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:51.20 | 7 |
| 18.0L | $8.90 |
| 1/10 | 01/09/2026 | 10 | HGNW2001L4 | $10,417.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:52.20 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $1.70 |
| 4/8 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | NW4PMRLT | $22,111.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:51.10 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $10.00 |

Driver: Kyle Wilfong
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Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 21 m by Man Up Miki (1:53.20) in WO1-4/20CL on October 15 at $16.20. At his previous start 9th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 22 m by Midnight Pro (1:53.30) in WO1-4/20CL on October 1 at $50. 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 | 15/10/2026 | 14 | WO1-4/20CL | $14,368.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Kyle Wilfong | 1:53.20 | 2 |
| 21.8L | $16.20 |
| 9/10 | 01/10/2026 | 15 | WO1-4/20CL | $14,368.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:53.30 | 8 |
| 22.5L | $50.00 |
| 4/9 | 16/09/2026 | 7 | WO1-4/22CL | $13,889.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:51.40 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $37.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/09/2026 | 8 | WO1-4/22CL | $13,889.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:52.20 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $27.80 |
| 6/10 | 01/09/2026 | 12 | TMR 75 | $9,444.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:52.20 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $8.80 |
| 2/10 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | WO1-4/20CL | $14,265.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:53.10 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $4.50 |
| 3/6 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Joey Putnam | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 37.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Daryl Bontrager
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Failed to impress last start; 7th (Fr2) over 1609m at Dayton Raceway beaten 17 m by Don't Cuss Russ (1:54.20) in NW4PM-CL on October 6 at $3.60. Showed ability the race before when he won by a 0.8 m as favourite (Fr2) at this track (1:54.20) beating Skyway Victress in NW2/15CL on September 24 at $1.40. Worth consideration.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 06/10/2026 | 12 | NW4PM-CL | $18,678.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:54.20 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $3.60 |
| 1/9 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | NW2/15CL | $12,778.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:54.20 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $1.40 |
| 2/7 | 17/09/2026 | 21 | WO1-4/20CL | $18,368.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:52.30 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $8.40 |
| 8/10 | 27/08/2026 | 13 | WO1-4/20CL | $16,405.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:52.30 | 2 |
| 45.8L | $4.10 |
| 2/8 | 14/08/2026 | 8 | NW2PM | $32,097.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 1:50.40 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.30 |
| 3/10 | 06/08/2026 | 20 | TMR75 | $9,700.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Marcus Miller | 1:52.40 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $2.50 |
| 4/7 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jared Finn | 1:52.10 | 0 |
| 69.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 02/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jared Finn | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Trace Tetrick
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Well beaten last start by Man Up Miki, who he meets again; when 45 metres eighth at this track over 1609m in a WO1-4/20CL race on October 15. Can't see him featuring.
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 | 15/10/2026 | 9 | WO1-4/20CL | $14,368.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Pat Melloy (Jnr) | 1:53.20 | 7 |
| 43.5L | $106.00 |
| 8/9 | 06/10/2026 | 20 | NW4PM-CL | $18,678.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Pat Melloy (Jnr) | 1:54.20 | 8 |
| 19.5L | $67.00 |
| 9/9 | 16/09/2026 | 6 | WO1-4/22CL | $13,889.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:51.40 | 1 |
| 29.3L | $25.70 |
| 4/8 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | WO1-4/20CL | $15,972.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:52.20 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $62.20 |
| 6/7 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | WO1-4/20CL | $15,972.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:52.20 | 4 |
| 26.3L | $8.30 |
| 6/10 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | WO1-4/20CL | $16,405.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:52.30 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $4.60 |
| 7/7 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:52.10 | 0 |
| 81L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 19/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 29.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: John De Long
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Last start won by 18 m as favourite (Fr4) at this track (1:53.20) beating Bluebird Capt Pj in WO1-4/20CL on October 15 at $2.20. Big chance to go back-to-back.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 15/10/2026 | 20 | WO1-4/20CL | $14,368.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | John De Long | 1:53.20 | 4 |
| 18.8L | $2.20 |
| 8/9 | 25/09/2026 | 9 | HGWO1-4PM | $17,361.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Lambright | 1:51.00 | 9 |
| 12.8L | $98.90 |
| 1/9 | 16/09/2026 | 7 | WO1-4/22CL | $13,889.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:51.40 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 09/09/2026 | 10 | WO1-4/22CL | $13,889.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:52.20 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $11.70 |
| 5/7 | 30/08/2026 | 12 | WILDCAT | $14,265.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:50.00 | 2 |
| 24.0L | $4.44 |
| 4/8 | 18/08/2026 | 9 | GOLDENROD | $21,398.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:50.00 | 3 |
| 18.8L | $20.05 |
| 1/4 | 22/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |