Hoosier Park Race 5 - Race 5
HERITAGE MOCHA (3) is a great chance after a string of sound recent performances, the latest a solid fourth at this track over 1609m. Hard to find fault. PONDA ROCKET (9) is in the mix after finishing runner-up for the second time in a row last start, beaten 0.8 metres at this track.

Driver: Cordarius Stewart
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 8 m by Always A Fireball (1:55.10) in HGCLCDNW1 on October 28 at $142.70. Two runs back 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 21 m by Imstilldancinwithu (1:52.40) in HGCLCDNW1 on October 21 at $120.60. Might find this lot a bit smart.
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 | 28/10/2026 | 7 | HGCLCDNW1 | $9,957.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Matt Krueger | 1:55.10 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $142.70 |
| 5/10 | 21/10/2026 | 57 | HGCLCDNW1 | $10,057.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Matt Krueger | 1:52.40 | 2 |
| 21.0L | $120.60 |
| 8/9 | 25/08/2026 | 67 | NW1 10CLM | $11,484.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Odell Cross | 1:53.30 | 1 |
| 70.5L | $104.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/06/2026 | 9 | ISFC-3CGP | $5,858.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:54.20 | 1 |
| 42.0L | $26.80 |
| 7/9 | 10/06/2026 | 231 | CLCDNW1 | $9,763.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Odell Cross | 1:54.40 | 8 |
| 21.0L | $82.30 |
| 2/5 | 09/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Deshawn Horton | 2:00.10 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 22/10/2025 | 7 | 2YONW1 | $13,699.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Odell Cross | 1:55.10 | 6 |
| 31.5L | $47.90 |
| 1/4 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Deshawn Horton | 2:00.00 | 0 |
| 27.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matt Krueger
Stats
Comments
Well-beaten 8 days ago at this track over 1609m, and two back 7th (Fr9) over 1609m at Dayton Raceway beaten 21 m by Uncle Charlie D (1:55.40) in NW1PM-CL on September 28 at $44.30. Recent form hasn't been good enough.
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 | 28/10/2026 | 30 | HGCLCDNW1 | $9,957.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Matt Krueger | 1:54.40 | 7 |
| 37.5L | $79.90 |
| 7/9 | 28/09/2026 | 41 | NW1PM-CL | $13,889.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:55.40 | 9 |
| 21.8L | $44.30 |
| 5/8 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | HGNW1CDCL | $9,986.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:54.30 | 2 |
| 57.8L | $17.10 |
| 2/9 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | HGNW1CDCL | $9,986.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:55.10 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $11.90 |
| 3/7 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | HGNW1CDCL | $10,160.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:55.00 | 5 |
| 23.3L | $3.20 |
| 3/6 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | HGNW1CDCL | $10,160.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Good | Tyler Smith | 1:55.30 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $8.50 |
| 3/7 | 06/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Jordan Ross | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 30/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 68.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Ross
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 1.5 m by Always A Fireball (1:55.10) in HGCLCDNW1 on October 28 at $3.90. Before that, 4th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 21 m by Imstilldancinwithu (1:52.40) in HGCLCDNW1 on October 21 at $10.70. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 28/10/2026 | 7 | HGCLCDNW1 | $9,957.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:55.10 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.90 |
| 4/10 | 21/10/2026 | 7 | HGCLCDNW1 | $10,057.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:52.40 | 1 |
| 21.0L | $10.70 |
| 2/9 | 14/10/2026 | 7 | HGCLCDNW1 | $10,057.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:54.10 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $6.40 |
| 3/8 | 07/10/2026 | 14 | HGCLCDNW1 | $10,057.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:54.00 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $3.10 |
| 3/10 | 23/09/2026 | 12 | HGCLCDNW1 | $9,722.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:53.40 | 3 |
| 21.0L | $6.90 |
| 6/7 | 11/09/2026 | 84 | ISSE-3CGP | $20,833.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:51.10 | 7 |
| 48.0L | $59.10 |
| 7/7 | 06/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | W | Deshawn Horton | 1:53.30 | 0 |
| 34.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Lambright
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 25 m by Imstilldancinwithu (1:54.40) in HGCLCDNW1 on October 28 at $72.70. Two runs back 9th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 50 m by High Cotton (1:53.20) in NW1PM on October 22 at $66.40. Hard to make a case on recent form.
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 | 28/10/2026 | 6 | HGCLCDNW1 | $9,957.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:54.40 | 2 |
| 25.5L | $72.70 |
| 9/9 | 22/10/2026 | - | NW1PM | $14,368.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:53.20 | 7 |
| 48.0L | $66.40 |
| 5/5 | 07/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 34.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Trace Tetrick
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth behind R Tyler Towne at this track over 1609m in a TMR 68 on October 8 at $36.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Imstilldancinwithu at this track over 1609m in a HGCLCDNW1 on October 28 at $73.80. Nicely placed to take this out.
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 | 28/10/2026 | 20 | HGCLCDNW1 | $9,957.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:54.40 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $73.80 |
| 5/10 | 08/10/2026 | 15 | TMR 68 | $7,184.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:55.30 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $36.60 |
| 6/10 | 23/09/2026 | 43 | HGCLCDNW1 | $9,722.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:53.40 | 8 |
| 54.0L | $132.60 |
| 7/10 | 11/08/2026 | 21 | TM66ORLESS | $7,133.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Marcus Miller | 1:53.20 | 3 |
| 31.5L | $33.40 |
| 3/7 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | TM66ORLESS | $7,257.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:53.30 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $12.20 |
| 6/7 | 14/07/2026 | 205 | HG NW1PM | $14,514.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Lambright | 1:50.00 | 4 |
| 107.3L | $45.30 |

Driver: Marcus Miller
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 14 m by Imstilldancinwithu (1:54.40) in HGCLCDNW1 on October 28 at $16.20. Two runs back 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 16 m by Fox Valley Sidejob (1:54.00) in HGCLCDNW1 on October 7 at $19.60. Prepared to just watch.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 28/10/2026 | 21 | HGCLCDNW1 | $9,957.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:54.40 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $16.20 |
| 4/8 | 07/10/2026 | 30 | HGCLCDNW1 | $10,057.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:54.00 | 4 |
| 16.5L | $19.60 |
| 4/10 | 07/09/2026 | 12 | NW1 10CLM | $9,722.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:53.40 | 8 |
| 19.5L | $46.40 |
| 4/7 | 26/08/2026 | 8 | HGCLCDNW1 | $9,986.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:54.10 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $44.30 |
| 6/8 | 18/08/2026 | - | NW1 10CLM | $9,986.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:53.30 | 6 |
| 45.0L | $9.60 |
| 4/5 | 05/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wyatt Avenatti
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Flaming Ace at this track over 1609m in a HGCLCDNW1 on October 14 at $3.30. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.5 m finishing third behind Always A Fireball at this track over 1609m in a HGCLCDNW1 on October 28 at $4.60. Heading the right way and is a leading contender.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 28/10/2026 | 14 | HGCLCDNW1 | $9,957.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Avenatti | 1:55.10 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $4.60 |
| 4/9 | 14/10/2026 | 27 | HGCLCDNW1 | $10,057.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Wyatt Avenatti | 1:54.10 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $3.30 |
| 7/8 | 17/09/2026 | 298 | HGNW1PM | $13,889.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Larry Plank | 1:52.20 | 8 |
| 60.8L | $79.60 |
| 4/10 | 23/11/2025 | 8 | ICF2YO | $12,214.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:54.30 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $3.00 |
| 6/10 | 15/11/2025 | 15 | INCRFINALE | $210,687.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Fast | Cordarius Stewart | 1:52.20 | 1 |
| 31.5L | $49.20 |
| 3/4 | 31/10/2025 | 8 | ICF2YOC&G | $10,046.00 | Springfield | 1609m | Good | Casey Leonard | 2:00.40 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $1.00 |

Driver: Ronald Burks
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 8 m by Imstilldancinwithu (1:54.40) in HGCLCDNW1 on October 28 at $20. Strong prospects.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 28/10/2026 | 14 | HGCLCDNW1 | $9,957.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Ronald Burks | 1:54.40 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $20.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Ronald Burks | 1:52.30 | 0 |
| 31.5L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 14/10/2026 | - | HGCLCDNW1 | $10,057.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Ronald Burks | 1:54.10 | 6 |
| 75.0L | $71.30 |
| 4/5 | 07/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Ronald Burks | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 32.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Atlee Bender
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing second behind Imstilldancinwithu at this track over 1609m in a HGCLCDNW1 on October 21 at $1.70. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Always A Fireball at this track over 1609m in a HGCLCDNW1 on October 28 at $1.60. Perfectly placed to win.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 28/10/2026 | 7 | HGCLCDNW1 | $9,957.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:55.10 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $1.60 |
| 2/10 | 21/10/2026 | 7 | HGCLCDNW1 | $10,057.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:52.40 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $1.70 |
| 3/9 | 14/10/2026 | 21 | HGCLCDNW1 | $10,057.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:54.10 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $2.80 |
| 10/10 | 23/09/2026 | 13 | HGCLCDNW1 | $9,722.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:53.40 | 1 |
| 90.0L | $3.30 |
| 6/9 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | HGNW1PM | $13,889.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:53.20 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $3.10 |
| 2/8 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | HGNW1PM | $13,889.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:53.10 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.20 |
| 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: Brandon Bates
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr9) over 1609m at Dayton Raceway well beaten by Summa's Legacy (1:54.00) in OHFS 3C on October 5 at $67.30. Two runs back 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at Dayton Raceway, beaten 14 m by Tellme U R Mydate (1:54.10) in 2YONW1PM on November 25 at $8.30. Capable of a strong showing.
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 | 21/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:52.30 | 0 |
| 58.5L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 05/10/2026 | 314 | OHFS 3C | $7,384.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:54.00 | 9 |
| 90.0L | $67.30 |
| 3/4 | 27/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Jordan Ross | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 25/11/2025 | 7 | 2YONW1PM | $19,847.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Good | Austin Hanners | 1:54.10 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $8.30 |
| 5/9 | 18/11/2025 | 7 | 2YONW1PM | $19,847.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | SP | Austin Hanners | 1:54.10 | 3 |
| 52.5L | $32.80 |
| 3/8 | 11/11/2025 | 13 | 2YONW1PM | $19,847.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Good | Austin Hanners | 1:56.40 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $9.90 |
| 6/7 | 29/10/2025 | 14 | 2YOCG CLCD | $9,893.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Darrell Wright | 1:54.30 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $38.20 |
| 7/9 | 15/10/2025 | 8 | NW1/8CL | $8,828.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Darrell Wright | 1:54.10 | 8 |
| 42.8L | $114.00 |