Hoosier Park Race 9 - Race 9
O SO STRAIT (2) brings the best recent Hoosier form, running 3rd over 1609m last week in class 72, beaten 3.25L after settling back, and was 3rd here on Apr 10 in class 71, beaten 1.25L. PONDA THIRTY (9) has winning form at Oak Grove on Mar 31 and wasn’t far away when 7th here on May 8, beaten 5L after being shuffled; a turnaround is possible. FLAMING ACE (4) draws better and was a narrow 3rd here on May 1 in class 71, beaten 0.25L, and boxed on for 6th from gate 10 last week. ROCKIN CAPTIAN (10) has two wins this season and was close-up 6th two back in class 74, 2L off the winner, though the wide draw tests.

Driver: Trace Tetrick
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Has been around the mark, placing 3rd at Hoosier over 1609m on 8 May on SY, beaten 3.25L at $16 after improving mid-race. Also 3rd here on 10 Apr over 1609m on FT, beaten 1.25L at $15 after settling handy. Draws barrier 2 and reunites with Trace Tetrick for Ben Schwartz. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 08/05/2026 | - | 72 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | SY | Trace Tetrick | 5 |
| 3.25L | $16.00 | |
| 8/9 | 02/05/2026 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Kyle Wilfong | 7 |
| 6.75L | $51.00 | |
| 8/10 | 24/04/2026 | - | 72 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | WET FAST | Jordan Ross | 9 |
| 2.75L | $7.50 | |
| 4/8 | 17/04/2026 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Jordan Ross | 4 |
| 5.25L | $34.00 | |
| 3/8 | 10/04/2026 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Kyle Wilfong | 1 |
| 1.25L | $15.00 | |
| 6/9 | 03/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FAST | Marcus Miller | 4 |
| 8L | $61.00 |

Driver: Robert Taylor
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Second-up in 6 days after debuting at Hoosier over 1609m on 8 May, 10th of 10 on SY going from barrier 3, beaten 28.25L at $10. Settled 2nd early before dropping out behind Testyourluck. Needs to lift but can improve with race experience.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 08/05/2026 | - | 72 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | SY | Robert Taylor | 3 |
| 28.25L | $10.00 |

Driver: Lewayne Miller
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Comes off a 6th of 10 at Hoosier over 1609m on 8 May, beaten 5L on SY, after improving mid-race from gate 10 at $17. Prior run was a close 3rd at Hoosier on 1 May over 1609m in class 71, beaten 0.25L at $19 behind End It after sitting handy. Draws barrier 4 now and stays at the trip; overall 14:0-0-3 with three thirds at the distance. Can feature with the right run.
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 | 08/05/2026 | - | 72 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | SY | Lewayne Miller | 10 |
| 5L | $17.00 | |
| 3/10 | 01/05/2026 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Lewayne Miller | 6 |
| 0.25L | $19.00 | |
| 7/10 | 24/04/2026 | - | 75 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | WET FAST | Lewayne Miller | 7 |
| 14L | $22.00 | |
| 4/9 | 17/04/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Lewayne Miller | 3 |
| 5.5L | $26.00 | |
| 6/8 | 10/04/2026 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Lewayne Miller | 6 |
| 3.25L | $26.00 | |
| 5/8 | 03/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FAST | Lewayne Miller | 1 |
| 6.25L | $5.50 | ||
| 8/9 | 08/10/2025 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Kevin Lambright | 8 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 01/10/2025 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Kevin Lambright | 8 |
| 12L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 24/09/2025 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | SY | Kevin Lambright | 1 |
| 2.75L | $10.00 | |
| 7/10 | 18/09/2025 | - | 67 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Kevin Lambright | 5 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 10/09/2025 | - | 67 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Lewayne Miller | 1 |
| 6.75L | $14.00 | |
| 3/7 | 04/09/2025 | - | ISHG NW1PM PACE | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | DIRT | Lewayne Miller | 3 |
| 5.5L | $29.00 | |
| 5/7 | 07/08/2025 | - | 67 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Don Eash | 8 |
| 11L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 19/06/2025 | - | 58 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Don Eash | 8 |
| 17.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brandon Bates
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Back in 8 days after finishing 10th of 10 at Hoosier over 1609m on 6 May, beaten 17.75L on FT, after settling last, at $101 behind Er Checkers. Prior runs were 8th of 9 at Dayton Raceway over 1609m on 5 Oct and 7th of 7 at Urbana over 1609m on 6 Aug. Three runs to date, all at 1609m, without a placing. Needs sharp improvement but can improve with race fitness second-up from the break.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 06/05/2026 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Bradley Ferguson | 7 |
| 17.75L | $101.00 | |
| 8/9 | 05/10/2025 | - | 56 | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | FT | Samuel Widger | 9 |
| 999.99L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 06/08/2025 | - | 55 | $0.00 | Urbana | 1609m | FT | Hank Le Van | 6 |
| 17.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Odell Cross
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First-up after 204 days. Last start 7th of 9 at Hoosier over 1609m on 22 Oct, beaten 8.25L behind Jollyjuice at $61 after settling midfield. Prior runs were 7th and 7th at the same trip with sizable margins. Can improve with the break but has place claims at best.
Last Starts 205 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 22/10/2025 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Odell Cross | 2 |
| 8.25L | $61.00 | |
| 7/9 | 15/10/2025 | - | 59 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Odell Cross | 2 |
| 12.75L | $51.00 | |
| 7/10 | 01/10/2025 | - | 59 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Odell Cross | 5 |
| 7L | $7.50 | |
| 9/10 | 12/09/2025 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Jordan Ross | 11 |
| 22.25L | $31.00 | |
| 9/9 | 29/08/2025 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Kevin Lambright | 9 |
| 18.5L | $67.00 | |
| 6/6 | 22/08/2025 | - | 67 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Kyle Wilfong | 6 |
| 16.25L | $14.00 | |
| 4/9 | 11/07/2025 | - | 72 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Michael Oosting | 7 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 03/07/2025 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Alexandra Sarkine | 2 |
| 29L | $51.00 | |
| 1/7 | 19/06/2025 | - | 47 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Alexandra Sarkine | 4 |
| 8.25L | $5.00 |

Driver: Mike Micallef
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Second-up after a 12-day turnaround from Miami Valley, where he sat handy and faded to 7th over 1609m, beaten 7.75L behind Pet Project. Best recent effort was 3rd at Delaware County Fair over 1609m, 3.25L off Backninebar. Consistent at the trip without a win from nine attempts. Can feature with a soft run from barrier 7 under Mike Micallef.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 02/05/2026 | - | 88 | $0.00 | Miami Valley Gaming & Racing | 1609m | FT | Mike Micallef | 1 |
| 7.75L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 26/09/2025 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | FT | Mike Micallef | 7 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 17/09/2025 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Delaware County Fair | 1609m | FT | Mike Micallef | 3 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 06/09/2025 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Mike Micallef | 3 |
| 11.75L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 30/08/2025 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Mike Micallef | 7 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 | |
| 0/8 | 23/08/2025 | - | 75 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Mike Micallef | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 09/08/2025 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Mike Micallef | 2 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 02/08/2025 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Mike Micallef | 7 |
| 5.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 13/07/2025 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Mike Micallef | 3 |
| 2L | $17.00 |

Driver: Jordan Ross
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Second-up run was a 6th of 9 at Miami Valley over 1609m on 24 Mar, beaten 15L after settling midfield. Last start at the same track on 7 Apr finished 10th of 10 over 1609m on FT, well back throughout behind It's Miller Time. Three starts for no placings at the trip. Needs to lift but can improve with a kinder run from barrier 8.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 07/04/2026 | - | 72 | $0.00 | Miami Valley Gaming & Racing | 1609m | FT | Trevor Smith | 1 |
| 999.99L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 24/03/2026 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Miami Valley Gaming & Racing | 1609m | FT | Trevor Smith | 7 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 05/07/2025 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Dan Noble | 4 |
| 39.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Wilfong
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Back in 6 days after a 7th of 10 at Hoosier over 1609m on 8 May, beaten 5L on SY, $6.50, after settling back. Prior run was 6th of 9 at Hoosier on 17 Apr over 1609m, beaten 6.25L at $5.50 after showing early speed. Won four back at Oak Grove over 1609m on 31 Mar in class 63 by a nose from Coalfordoneofus. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 08/05/2026 | - | 72 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | SY | Kyle Wilfong | 4 |
| 5L | $6.50 | |
| 6/9 | 17/04/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Kyle Wilfong | 7 |
| 6.25L | $5.50 | |
| 4/6 | 10/04/2026 | - | 78 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Kyle Wilfong | 4 |
| 6.5L | $6.00 | |
| 1/9 | 31/03/2026 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Oak Grove | 1609m | FT | Kyle Wilfong | 1 |
| 0.25L | $0.00 | |
| 0/9 | 19/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FAST | Kyle Wilfong | 8 |
| - | $16.00 |

Driver: Kevin Lambright
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Second-up at Hoosier he was 6th of 9 over 1609m on 30 Apr, beaten 2.0L at $19 after settling back. Last start 8th of 10 at Hoosier over 1609m on 7 May, beaten 8.75L at $17 behind End It. Three-year-old gelding with 2 wins from 10 overall, both at this track and trip. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 8 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 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Kevin Lambright | 1 |
| 8.75L | $17.00 | |
| 6/9 | 30/04/2026 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Kevin Lambright | 7 |
| 2L | $19.00 | |
| 5/10 | 23/04/2026 | - | 80 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Atlee Bender | 4 |
| 5L | $13.00 | |
| 9/10 | 15/08/2025 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Atlee Bender | 8 |
| 25.75L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 30/07/2025 | - | 51 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Marcus Miller | 4 |
| 1L | $2.20 | |
| 1/8 | 23/07/2025 | - | 2YOCG CLCD PACE | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | DIRT | Marcus Miller | 1 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 16/07/2025 | - | 53 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Marcus Miller | 4 |
| 999.99L | $2.88 | |
| 2/7 | 09/07/2025 | - | 2YOCG CLCD | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | DIRT | Marcus Miller | 3 |
| - | $12.00 | |
| 10/10 | 02/07/2025 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Donald Gribbin Jr | 10 |
| 26L | $126.00 | |
| 5/7 | 19/06/2025 | - | 47 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Donald Gribbin Jr | 1 |
| 14.75L | $34.00 |