Hoosier Park Race 2 - Race 2
CASTRO (7) looks the one after a debut win at Hoosier over 1609m on 30 Apr, scoring by 0.75L from barrier 10 while settling midfield. SKYWAY PACQUIAO (6) is a last-start winner here over 1609m on 2 May, sitting handy and getting up late. HELPFUND (3) was 4th at Hoosier over 1609m on 30 Apr, beaten 2.25L after working forward, and maps to get a similar trip. GREAT COMMISSION (4) faded to 8th last week after racing outside the leader but had placed 3rd here two runs back and can be in the mix if driven with cover.

Driver: Jerome Daniels
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First-up after 179 days. Last start 6th of 7 from barrier 1 at Hawthorne over 1609m on 15 Nov, beaten 30L at $41 on FT, behind Lous Lancelot. Prior run was a DNF at Hawthorne on 9 Nov at $251. Winless from 18 starts and 0 from 18 at 1609m; needs everything to fall right but has place claims with a soft trip from the pole.
Last Starts 180 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 15/11/2025 | - | 75 | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | FT | Jerome Daniels | 1 |
| 30L | $41.00 | |
| 0/7 | 09/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | DIRT | Jerome Daniels | 3 |
| - | $251.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 25/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Du Quoin State Fair | 1609m | DIRT | Jerome Daniels | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 09/08/2025 | - | 83 | $0.00 | Springfield Illinois | 1609m | FT | Jerome Daniels | 3 |
| 23.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 06/05/2025 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Oak Grove | 1609m | FT | Jerome Daniels | 2 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 22/04/2025 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Oak Grove | 1609m | FT | Jerome Daniels | 8 |
| 24.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 10/11/2024 | - | 56 | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | FT | Jerome Daniels | 8 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 01/11/2024 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | FT | Jerome Daniels | 7 |
| 10.25L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 19/10/2024 | - | 55 | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | FT | Jerome Daniels | 3 |
| 6.25L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 26/08/2024 | - | 50 | $0.00 | Du Quoin State Fair | 1609m | FT | Jerome Daniels | 6 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 0/6 | 15/08/2024 | - | 54 | $0.00 | Springfield Illinois | 1609m | Jerome Daniels | 1 | - | $0.00 | |||
| 7/8 | 09/08/2024 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Springfield Illinois | 1609m | FT | Jerome Daniels | 5 |
| 27.5L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 27/10/2023 | - | 55 | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | SY | Jerome Daniels | 8 |
| 22.5L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 21/10/2023 | - | 58 | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | FT | Jerome Daniels | 7 |
| 27L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 10/09/2023 | - | 51 | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | FT | Jerome Daniels | 3 |
| 11.75L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 29/08/2023 | - | 50 | $0.00 | Du Quoin State Fair | 1609m | FT | Jerome Daniels | 2 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 | |
| 0/7 | 17/08/2023 | - | 48 | $0.00 | Springfield Illinois | 1609m | Jerome Daniels | 3 | - | $0.00 | |||
| 0/7 | 11/08/2023 | - | 48 | $0.00 | Springfield Illinois | 1609m | Jerome Daniels | 3 | - | $0.00 |

Driver: John De Long
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Has been around the mark with three straight 4ths at Hoosier this month, most recently from barrier 7 over 1609m on 30 Apr, beaten 5.75L at $41 behind Castro. Two runs prior were 4th over 1609m on 23 Apr (beaten 16.5L at $10) and 4th on 16 Apr (beaten 8.5L at $20). Draws barrier 2 now with John De Long and stays at 1609m for Tom Simmons. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 30/04/2026 | - | 72 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | John De Long | 7 |
| 5.75L | $41.00 | |
| 4/9 | 23/04/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Brandon Bates | 6 |
| 16.5L | $10.00 | |
| 4/10 | 16/04/2026 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Brandon Bates | 3 |
| 8.5L | $20.00 | |
| 5/8 | 08/04/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Brandon Bates | 8 |
| 14.75L | $41.00 | |
| 9/9 | 07/10/2025 | - | 58 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Marcus Miller | 10 |
| 999.99L | $26.00 | |
| 3/10 | 30/09/2025 | - | 55 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Marcus Miller | 8 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 23/09/2025 | - | 57 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Marcus Miller | 9 |
| 10.25L | $17.00 | |
| 7/9 | 03/09/2025 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Trace Tetrick | 8 |
| 999.99L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 21/08/2025 | - | 61 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Atlee Bender | 6 |
| 8L | $34.00 | |
| 3/9 | 14/08/2025 | - | ISSE-2CG | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | DIRT | Atlee Bender | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 07/08/2025 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Lewayne Miller | 3 |
| 13L | $34.00 | |
| 3/10 | 29/07/2025 | - | 58 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Lewayne Miller | 6 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 23/07/2025 | - | 2YO NW1PM TROT | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | DIRT | Jordan Ross | 9 |
| 18.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brandon Bates
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Comes off a 13-day break after a solid 4th at Hoosier over 1609m on 30 Apr, beaten 2.25L on FT, after racing handy, at $3.40. Two runs back was 6th of 8 at Hoosier over 1609m on 1 Apr on GD at $17. The 3yo gelding by Helpisontheway has 1 win and 2 thirds from 9 starts, all at this track and trip. Can feature with a similar on-pace trip.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 30/04/2026 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Brandon Bates | 4 |
| 2.25L | $3.40 | |
| 6/8 | 01/04/2026 | - | 72 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | GD | Brandon Bates | 6 |
| 999.99L | $17.00 | |
| 3/8 | 07/10/2025 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Trace Tetrick | 6 |
| 4L | $4.00 | |
| 6/7 | 24/09/2025 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | SY | Trace Tetrick | 3 |
| 11L | $41.00 | |
| 7/8 | 17/09/2025 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Kyle Wilfong | 1 |
| 10L | $5.00 | |
| 1/10 | 03/09/2025 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Kyle Wilfong | 9 |
| 0.15L | $9.00 | |
| 3/10 | 28/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | DIRT | John De Long | 6 |
| 1.5L | $22.00 | ||
| 4/9 | 14/08/2025 | - | ISS-2CG | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | DIRT | Trace Tetrick | 3 |
| - | $41.00 | |
| 5/8 | 07/08/2025 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Trace Tetrick | 4 |
| 8.25L | $15.00 |

Driver: Trace Tetrick
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Comes off a 6-day backup after leading and fading to 8th at Hoosier over 1609m on 7 May, beaten 6.75L at $3.90. Prior run was a solid 3rd at Hoosier over 1609m on 23 Apr from barrier 10, despite a 10.25L margin behind Sly Help at $3.50. Draws barrier 4 and sticks with Trace Tetrick for Robert Wyman. Can feature with a more economical trip.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 07/05/2026 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Trace Tetrick | 6 |
| 6.75L | $3.90 | |
| 3/9 | 23/04/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Trace Tetrick | 10 |
| 10.25L | $3.50 | |
| 7/10 | 10/10/2025 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | David A Miller | 9 |
| 6.25L | $22.00 | |
| 2/9 | 02/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | DIRT | Atlee Bender | 8 |
| 1L | $9.50 | ||
| 7/7 | 24/09/2025 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | SY | Aaron Stutzman | 7 |
| 20.25L | $61.00 | |
| 3/9 | 03/09/2025 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Aaron Stutzman | 9 |
| 9.25L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 23/08/2025 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Aaron Stutzman | 4 |
| 5.5L | $15.00 | |
| 0/9 | 14/08/2025 | - | ISS-2CG | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | DIRT | Aaron Stutzman | 6 |
| - | $31.00 | |
| 3/8 | 24/07/2025 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Aaron Stutzman | 3 |
| 8.75L | $8.50 | |
| 1/8 | 10/07/2025 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Aaron Stutzman | 4 |
| 3.25L | $5.00 |

Driver: Mike Peterson
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Second-up at Hoosier on 30 Apr, settled back from gate 10 and finished 8th over 1609m, beaten 8.75L at $101 behind You Know Dancer. Prior runs last year were 4th of 5 at Monticello then 6th of 6 at Tioga Downs, both at 1609m. Three-start maiden for Sally Gilbert; Mike Peterson rides from barrier 5 with 63.5kg. Needs to lift but has place claims with a kinder trip.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 30/04/2026 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Dale Hiteman | 10 |
| 8.75L | $101.00 | |
| 6/6 | 10/08/2025 | - | 61 | $0.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | FT | Rob Harmon | 5 |
| 25.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 07/07/2025 | - | 62 | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | FT | Rob Harmon | 1 |
| 40L | $0.00 |

Driver: Marcus Miller
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Comes off an 11-day turnaround after breaking through at Hoosier over 1609m on 2 May, settling handy before edging clear to beat Bills In Jail by 0.15L at $7.50. Prior run was a midfield 4th of 10 here on 22 Apr over 1609m, beaten 8.75L after racing back in the field. Marcus Miller sticks and draws barrier 6 for Donald Eash. Can feature with a similar on-pace trip.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 02/05/2026 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Marcus Miller | 4 |
| 0.15L | $7.50 | |
| 4/10 | 22/04/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Lewayne Miller | 6 |
| 8.75L | $29.00 | |
| 5/10 | 15/04/2026 | - | 57 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Lewayne Miller | 4 |
| 6.75L | $61.00 | |
| 8/8 | 08/04/2026 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Lewayne Miller | 8 |
| 31.25L | $61.00 | |
| 6/6 | 27/03/2026 | - | 67 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Lewayne Miller | 4 |
| 22L | $20.00 | |
| 9/10 | 19/08/2025 | - | 52 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Kiwon Waldron | 4 |
| 22.75L | $61.00 | |
| 4/7 | 18/06/2025 | - | 49 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | GD | Don Eash | 1 |
| 36.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Atlee Bender
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Won last start at Hoosier over 1609m on 30 Apr by 0.75L (FT) at $5 after settling 5th throughout, defeating Woodside Julius. Draws better moving from barrier 10 to 7. Three-year-old gelding by Father Patrick with a perfect 1/1 record at the track and trip. Can feature with a repeat of that effort.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 30/04/2026 | - | 72 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Atlee Bender | 10 |
| 0.75L | $5.00 |

Driver: Doug Rideout
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Has been around the mark without placing, including 4th at Hoosier over 1609m on 8 Apr, beaten 6.5L at $34 after racing handy. Last start 6th of 10 at Hoosier over 1609m on 7 May, beaten 4.25L from barrier 10 at $91. Also 6th there on 29 Apr over 1609m, beaten 9.75L at $41. Can feature with the right run from barrier 8.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 07/05/2026 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Atlee Bender | 10 |
| 4.25L | $91.00 | |
| 6/7 | 29/04/2026 | - | 75 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Dave White | 6 |
| 9.75L | $41.00 | |
| 7/9 | 23/04/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Atlee Bender | 4 |
| 21.75L | $91.00 | |
| 7/9 | 15/04/2026 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Atlee Bender | 2 |
| 999.99L | $41.00 | |
| 4/8 | 08/04/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Atlee Bender | 4 |
| 6.5L | $34.00 | |
| 3/6 | 27/03/2026 | - | 67 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Atlee Bender | 1 |
| 6L | $7.50 | |
| 6/9 | 15/10/2025 | - | 59 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Michael Oosting | 9 |
| 13.75L | $26.00 | |
| 4/9 | 07/10/2025 | - | 58 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | John De Long | 8 |
| 5L | $61.00 | |
| 10/10 | 30/09/2025 | - | 56 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Jay Cross | 9 |
| 999.99L | $10.00 | |
| 5/9 | 23/09/2025 | - | 58 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Jay Cross | 6 |
| 8.75L | $67.00 | |
| 6/8 | 10/09/2025 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Jay Cross | 6 |
| 17L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 03/09/2025 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Jay Cross | 4 |
| 18.75L | $101.00 | |
| 5/7 | 21/08/2025 | - | 59 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Jay Cross | 7 |
| 6.25L | $0.00 | |
| 0/9 | 14/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | DIRT | Jay Cross | 1 |
| - | $34.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 24/07/2025 | - | 56 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Jay Cross | 2 |
| 4L | $51.00 | |
| 6/10 | 16/07/2025 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Jay Cross | 5 |
| 15.5L | $17.00 | |
| 4/5 | 10/07/2025 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Robert Taylor | 4 |
| 2.25L | $21.00 |

Driver: Jay Cross
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Second-up off a 6-day turnaround after a plain 9th of 10 at Hoosier over 1609m on 7 May, beaten 6.75L from barrier 8 at $17 on FT. Best recent effort was 2nd at Hoosier over 1609m on 5 Nov, beaten 0.5L by Regina George at $6. Consistent at this trip with a 0:1:1 record from six runs, and Jay Cross sticks. Can improve with a smoother run from a similar draw.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 07/05/2026 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Jay Cross | 8 |
| 6.75L | $17.00 | |
| 2/8 | 05/11/2025 | - | 52 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | John De Long | 8 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 | |
| 4/9 | 21/10/2025 | - | 58 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Jay Cross | 6 |
| 6.75L | $34.00 | |
| 8/9 | 07/08/2025 | - | 58 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Aaron Stutzman | 8 |
| 999.99L | $101.00 | |
| 6/8 | 24/07/2025 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Aaron Stutzman | 3 |
| 3.25L | $31.00 | |
| 3/10 | 09/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | DIRT | Aaron Stutzman | 5 |
| - | $26.00 |

Driver: Jordan Ross
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First-up after 253 days. Last start 6th of 9 at Hoosier over 1609m on 2 Sep, beaten 6.25L from barrier 8 on FT going, trailing winner Passin With A Sigh throughout. Prior runs at the trip were 9th beaten 18L and 7th beaten 7.5L, both at big odds. Four starts for no placings, but fitter off the break can improve. Has place claims with a kinder run from gate 10.
Last Starts 254 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 02/09/2025 | - | 61 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Mike Micallef | 8 |
| 6.25L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 07/08/2025 | - | 56 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Mike Micallef | 8 |
| 18L | $61.00 | |
| 7/9 | 30/07/2025 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Mike Micallef | 9 |
| 7.5L | $51.00 | |
| 7/10 | 16/07/2025 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Mike Micallef | 7 |
| 16.25L | $51.00 |