Hoosier Park Race 9 - Race 9
GAROPPOLO (4) has had four runs this campaign and is yet to finish in the top three. Added to the sequence last time over 1609m at Miami Valley Raceway, finishing 90 metres away from the winner in ninth. Finds a suitable assignment and can take this out. TL THUNDER BOLT (6) resumes here after closing his last prep with a seventh at Dayton Raceway on December 5. Expecting a very good run. SPECIAL PETE (7) didn't do a bad job when sixth over 1609m at this track last time out. PONDA EAGLE (2) last appeared when eighth over 1609m at Dayton Raceway three-and-a-half months ago. Expect a better effort to kick off this prep.

Driver: Trace Tetrick
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track well beaten by Odds On Lil Rocker (1:54.30) in HG NW 1/2 on February 26 at $18.10. Two runs back posted a big 15 m win as favourite (Fr8) at this track (1:55.30) beating Seneca Park in HGCDCNW1/2 on February 19 at $2.10. Not likely to feature.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | HG NW 1/2 | $15,449.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:54.30 | 8 |
| 90.0L | $18.10 |
| 1/8 | 19/02/2026 | 6 | HGCDCNW1/2 | $11,412.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:55.30 | 8 |
| 15.0L | $2.10 |
| 3/8 | 13/02/2026 | 24 | HG NW1PM | $14,265.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:54.20 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $3.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | NW2PM | $22,422.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:55.00 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $58.80 |
| 3/8 | 13/01/2026 | 22 | NW2PM | $22,422.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Good | Trace Tetrick | 1:55.20 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $23.20 |
| 6/10 | 22/12/2025 | 23 | NW2PM | $21,440.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Good | Chris Page | 1:55.10 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $51.40 |
| 3/5 | 21/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Tom T Tetrick | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 45.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 26.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joey Putnam
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Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into eighth behind Enrico Pallazzo at Dayton Raceway over 1609m in a NW6PM-CL on November 28 at $11.10. Solid top-three prospects.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 07/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Atlee Bender | 1:59.20 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | NW6PM-CL | $21,374.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Sam Widger | 1:51.40 | 7 |
| 99.0L | $11.10 |
| 8/8 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $19,084.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Atlee Bender | 1:51.40 | 1 |
| 90.0L | $43.40 |
| 9/9 | 14/11/2025 | 64 | NW3750L4 | $19,084.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:52.10 | 8 |
| 28.5L | $27.20 |
| 2/6 | 22/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kiwon Waldron | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/09/2025 | 7 | HGNW6CDCL | $19,878.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:51.10 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $4.40 |
| 2/10 | 04/09/2025 | 8 | HGNW6CDCL | $19,878.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:52.20 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $3.30 |
| 1/9 | 27/08/2025 | 13 | HGNW4CDCL | $15,504.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Dan Noble | 1:51.20 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $2.90 |

Driver: John De Long
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Dustin Theothers (1:55.00) in TM68ORLESS on March 5 at $22.20. Two runs back 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 13 m by Revelry (1:54.30) in TM68ORLESS on February 26 at $27.90. Likely to struggle.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | TM68ORLESS | $7,022.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Marcus Miller | 1:55.00 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $22.20 |
| 4/10 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | TM68ORLESS | $7,022.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:54.30 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $27.90 |
| 3/10 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | TM68ORLESS | $7,133.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Marcus Miller | 1:54.20 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $14.20 |
| 6/6 | 12/02/2026 | 15 | TM70ORLESS | $7,418.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:56.40 | 5 |
| 21.8L | $21.90 |
| 6/9 | 28/01/2026 | 38 | NW1PMCD | $12,839.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Aaron Merriman | 2:02.00 | 8 |
| 19.5L | $22.10 |
| 5/7 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | NW2CD | $7,963.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:55.10 | 4 |
| 28.5L | $9.80 |
| 4/5 | 08/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Rick Magee | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Ross
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Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 9th (Fr5) over 1609m at Miami Valley Raceway, well beaten by Quantum (1:54.00) in NW2PM on March 3 at $51. The run previous 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at Miami Valley Raceway, well beaten by Go Accordingly (1:53.00) in NW2PM on February 17 at $12.50. Happy to give him another try in this suitable contest.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 07/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Jordan Ross | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 03/03/2026 | 14 | NW2PM | $21,067.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | W | Kayne Kauffman | 1:54.00 | 5 |
| 90.0L | $51.00 |
| 7/7 | 17/02/2026 | 14 | NW2PM | $21,398.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:53.00 | 6 |
| 90.0L | $12.50 |
| 9/10 | 03/02/2026 | 7 | NW2PM | $21,398.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:53.40 | 9 |
| 25.5L | $33.70 |
| 5/8 | 27/01/2026 | 70 | NW2PM | $21,398.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:54.30 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $11.30 |
| 3/6 | 16/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 18/11/2025 | 7 | NW2PM | $21,374.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | SP | Jordan Ross | 1:53.20 | 6 |
| 21.8L | $6.00 |
| 5/6 | 11/11/2025 | 14 | NW2PM | $21,374.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Good | Tyler Smith | 1:53.40 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $2.80 |

Driver: James Yoder
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 25 m by Handsome Character (1:54.00) in HGCDCNW2/4 on February 26 at $14.90. Before that, 8th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 40 m by Six Sticks Of Gum (1:52.20) in HGCDCNW4/6 on February 19 at $53.20. Worth consideration.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | HGCDCNW2/4 | $14,045.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | James Yoder | 1:54.00 | 6 |
| 26.3L | $14.90 |
| 8/9 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | HGCDCNW4/6 | $16,405.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | James Yoder | 1:52.20 | 1 |
| 37.5L | $53.20 |
| 1/6 | 12/02/2026 | 23 | HGCLCNW1/2 | $11,412.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | James Yoder | 1:56.40 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $1.20 |
| 6/10 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | NW2PM | $22,422.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | James Yoder | 1:53.10 | 1 |
| 21.0L | $27.80 |
| 6/9 | 13/01/2026 | 28 | NW2PM | $22,422.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Good | James Yoder | 1:54.30 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $26.00 |
| 3/9 | 16/12/2025 | 21 | NW1PM | $19,908.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | James Yoder | 1:54.40 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $5.20 |
| 1/3 | 04/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jared Seekman | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |

Driver: Atlee Bender
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Comments
First up. At the last run he 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at Dayton Raceway beaten 21 m by Victory Joe (1:55.20) in NW6PM-CL on December 5 at $2.90. A strong chance while fresh.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 07/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Atlee Bender | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | NW6PM-CL | $21,440.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:55.20 | 6 |
| 21.0L | $2.90 |
| 3/7 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | NW5PM | $19,084.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Atlee Bender | 1:52.00 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/9 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | NW3750L4 | $19,084.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:50.40 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $4.80 |
| 5/9 | 07/11/2025 | 4 | NW5200L4 | $19,084.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:52.00 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/11/2025 | 8 | OPEN 2 | $36,641.00 | Cumberland Run | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:51.40 | 7 |
| 18.0L | $24.46 |
| 7/8 | 26/10/2025 | 7 | OPEN 2 | $38,052.00 | Cumberland Run | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:51.40 | 7 |
| 21.8L | $20.45 |
| 1/7 | 28/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Wilfong
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by Six Sticks Of Gum (1:52.20) in HGCDCNW4/6 on February 19 at $13.20. Before that, 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 40 m by Peace Star (1:54.00) in HGCLCNW4/6 on February 13 at $4.90. Plenty to like about his prospects.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 19/02/2026 | 6 | HGCDCNW4/6 | $16,405.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:52.20 | 3 |
| 32.3L | $13.20 |
| 4/7 | 13/02/2026 | 11 | HGCLCNW4/6 | $16,405.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:54.00 | 2 |
| 41.3L | $4.90 |
| 3/8 | 07/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 02/02/2026 | 14 | NW6PM-CL | $24,251.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:53.10 | 2 |
| 114.0L | $10.80 |
| 8/9 | 19/01/2026 | 21 | NW6PM-CL | $25,411.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:54.20 | 9 |
| 28.5L | $13.00 |
| 8/8 | 29/12/2025 | 17 | NW6PM-CL | $21,440.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:54.20 | 1 |
| 58.5L | $5.30 |
| 9/9 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | NW6PM-CL | $21,440.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Good | Marvin Luna | 1:53.00 | 5 |
| 21.8L | $1.70 |
| 1/5 | 07/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Marcus Miller
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at Miami Valley Raceway beaten 45 m by Rippin Lips (1:54.10) in NW4PM-CL on March 3 at $13.30. Two runs back 9th (Fr7) over 1609m at Miami Valley Raceway beaten 35 m by Rider Hanover (1:54.00) in NW4PM on February 24 at $18.60. Prepared to risk.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | NW4PM-CL | $19,663.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | W | Cameron Mccown | 1:54.10 | 6 |
| 42.8L | $13.30 |
| 9/9 | 24/02/2026 | 21 | NW4PM | $25,281.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:54.00 | 7 |
| 36.8L | $18.60 |
| 2/10 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | NW4PM-CL | $19,971.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:54.10 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $13.50 |
| 6/10 | 20/01/2026 | 21 | NW4PM-CL | $20,927.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:54.00 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $26.60 |
| 2/9 | 30/12/2025 | 14 | NW2PMCD | $16,233.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Aaron Merriman | 1:57.40 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.10 |
| 8/9 | 16/12/2025 | 14 | 22500CLNW4 | $16,233.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Greg Grismore | 1:57.10 | 8 |
| 33.8L | $29.10 |

Driver: Lewayne Miller
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr8) over 1609m at Miami Valley Raceway, beaten 22 m by Top Shelf Sherry (1:53.30) in NW4PM-CL on March 3 at $9. Before that, 4th (Fr9) over 1609m at Miami Valley Raceway beaten 13 m by Cruising Zone (1:53.40) in NW2PM on February 24 at $24.70. Cannot be left out of calculations.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | NW4PM-CL | $19,663.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | W | Tyler Smith | 1:53.30 | 8 |
| 22.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/10 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | NW2PM | $21,067.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:53.40 | 9 |
| 13.5L | $24.70 |
| 3/7 | 17/02/2026 | 6 | NW2PM | $21,398.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:53.00 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $14.50 |
| 8/10 | 11/02/2026 | 8 | NW2PM | $21,398.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jeremy Smith | 1:54.20 | 4 |
| 27.0L | $27.80 |
| 6/10 | 03/02/2026 | 7 | NW2PM | $21,398.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:53.40 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $41.50 |
| 7/8 | 27/01/2026 | 7 | NW2PM | $21,398.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:54.30 | 7 |
| 40.5L | $16.80 |
| 1/8 | 28/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 34.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |