Hoosier Park Race 2 - Race 2
FIRE BALL HALL (10) Narrowly denied a win last run at this venue and promising career start. In fine form this campaign. Top prospects against this opposition. BLUEBIRD TEMPOR (1) Just shy of the win last run at this track and has drawn the rails. Should be going forward early. Putting up notable efforts this preparation. Looks to be value. GRACEFUL FLEX (2) Controlled the pace to win by a margin of 2.25m last start at this track and displaying improvement over the past few runs. Respect against this field. SWAN MAXIMUS (7) First race appearance 2yo by Swan For All for trainer Melissa S Essig. Watch betting.

Driver: Ross Leonard
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Close to claiming the win last run at this venue and drawn beautifully. Has shown early pace in races to date. In a purple patch of form this preparation. Definite claims for punters.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 25/08/2026 | - | 49 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Ross Leonard | 4 |
| 1.25L | $7.00 | |
| 4/9 | 18/08/2026 | - | 50 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Ross Leonard | 7 |
| 7.25L | $6.50 | |
| 2/10 | 29/07/2026 | - | 47 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Ross Leonard | 8 |
| 3L | $11.00 | |
| 2/8 | 22/07/2026 | - | 46 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Ross Leonard | 1 |
| 1.5L | $17.00 | |
| 3/9 | 15/07/2026 | - | 45 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Ross Leonard | 9 |
| 3L | $29.00 | |
| 8/10 | 01/07/2026 | - | 46 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Ross Leonard | 6 |
| 17L | $16.00 |

Driver: Brandon Bates
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Dictated terms in front when winning by a margin of 2.25m last start around here and on an upward trajectory in recent races. Has claims.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 26/08/2026 | - | 51 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Brandon Bates | 5 |
| 2.25L | $5.00 | |
| 2/9 | 18/08/2026 | - | 50 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Clint Coy | 6 |
| 2L | $15.00 | |
| 7/10 | 04/08/2026 | - | 56 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Lewayne Miller | 1 |
| 17.25L | $22.00 | |
| 2/7 | 21/07/2026 | - | 45 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Jay Cross | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.30 | |
| 4/10 | 14/07/2026 | - | 55 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Jay Cross | 7 |
| 5.75L | $61.00 | |
| 5/10 | 01/07/2026 | - | 46 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Jay Cross | 9 |
| 9.25L | $31.00 |

Driver: Clint Coy
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At $73.00 ran 6th last start at the track. Likely to be well placed early. Others are more appealing.
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 | 26/08/2026 | - | 56 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Clint Coy | 4 |
| 21.25L | $81.00 | |
| 5/8 | 24/06/2026 | - | 57 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Doug Rideout | 7 |
| 19.25L | $34.00 |

Driver: Anthony Miller
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Jumped at $13.00 and came in 8th last time at this venue. Has early speed and positions nicely. Can't leave out of your calculations.
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 | 25/08/2026 | - | 49 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Anthony Miller | 1 |
| 20.75L | $13.00 | |
| 9/10 | 29/07/2026 | - | 47 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Anthony Miller | 10 |
| 999.99L | $8.50 | |
| 2/9 | 15/07/2026 | - | 45 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Anthony Miller | 2 |
| 1L | $2.35 | |
| 2/10 | 01/07/2026 | - | 46 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Zachary Miller | 2 |
| 5L | $4.75 | |
| 7/8 | 24/06/2026 | - | 57 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Zachary Miller | 1 |
| 999.99L | $2.75 |

Driver: Kyle Wilfong
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Jumped at $9.00 and finished 5th last time here but having second career run. Remote chance at best.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 11/08/2026 | - | 55 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | SY | Kyle Wilfong | 7 |
| 5.75L | $8.50 |

Driver: Jordan Ross
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Swan For All 2yo on debut for Melissa S Essig. Watch the market.

Driver: Trace Tetrick
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Helpisontheway 2yo trained by Mervin Schwartz having first race start. Watch for a sign in the market.

Driver: Kevin Lambright
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Prefers to settle towards the rear. Unlikely to feature.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 18/08/2026 | - | 53 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Kevin Lambright | 8 |
| 999.99L | $71.00 | |
| 6/10 | 29/07/2026 | - | 47 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Kevin Lambright | 6 |
| 9L | $8.00 | |
| 4/8 | 22/07/2026 | - | 46 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Kevin Lambright | 3 |
| 4.5L | $11.00 |

Driver: Robert Taylor
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Right up there last run here and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Running with confidence this preparation. Gets a solid chance here.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 25/08/2026 | - | 49 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Robert Taylor | 10 |
| 1.5L | $1.90 | |
| 1/9 | 18/08/2026 | - | 50 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Robert Taylor | 5 |
| 2L | $1.85 | |
| 7/8 | 23/07/2026 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Robert Taylor | 5 |
| 8.75L | $19.00 |