Hoosier Park Race 7 - Race 7
SO JOYFUL (1) Close to a win last time at this venue and strong performer at this trip in the past. Going well this campaign. Definite claims. FIFTY AND FAMOUS (11) Was eating up the ground late when winning last start at this track and have to respect the form at the distance. Solid career start. Will be around the mark at odds. COPPERSTONE (5) Narrowly denied victory last time at this track and displaying improvement over the past few runs. Has the ability to figure. BEAVER (6) Threw down a serious challenge last time at this venue. Chance.

Driver: John De Long
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Just missed last time at this track and ideal trip as proven previously. Going well this preparation and has drawn to do little work. Capable of winning this.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 02/09/2026 | - | 75 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | John De Long | 7 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 | |
| 1/6 | 22/08/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | John De Long | 1 |
| 2.75L | $3.25 | |
| 1/8 | 31/07/2026 | - | 67 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | John De Long | 1 |
| 7.75L | $5.00 | |
| 4/8 | 23/07/2026 | - | 62 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | John De Long | 1 |
| 2.75L | $2.20 | |
| 1/7 | 09/07/2026 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | John De Long | 2 |
| 4.5L | $12.00 | |
| 5/9 | 01/07/2026 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | John De Long | 8 |
| 6L | $19.00 |

Driver: Matt Krueger
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Started $48.00 and right in contention last time here. Hard to have.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 12/09/2026 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Matt Krueger | 3 |
| 1.75L | $41.00 | |
| 6/7 | 31/07/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Brandon Bates | 7 |
| 14.5L | $21.00 | |
| 3/7 | 09/07/2026 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Brandon Bates | 4 |
| 5.75L | $8.50 | |
| 5/8 | 24/06/2026 | - | 49 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | John De Long | 1 |
| 18L | $1.60 | |
| 1/9 | 16/06/2026 | - | 49 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | John De Long | 8 |
| 3L | $3.90 |

Driver: Jay Cross
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Finished with intent when 3rd beaten by 7.5m last time at the track. Can't recommend.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 09/09/2026 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Jay Cross | 2 |
| 7.5L | $31.00 | |
| 6/9 | 02/09/2026 | - | 62 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Jay Cross | 3 |
| 8.75L | $18.00 | |
| 2/7 | 22/08/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Jay Cross | 8 |
| 6.75L | $13.00 | |
| 2/10 | 04/08/2026 | - | 56 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Jay Cross | 7 |
| 5.25L | $3.60 | |
| 6/9 | 23/07/2026 | - | 59 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Jay Cross | 9 |
| 7.5L | $23.00 | |
| 4/7 | 16/07/2026 | - | 61 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Jay Cross | 3 |
| 3.75L | $12.00 | |
| 3/9 | 09/07/2026 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Jay Cross | 4 |
| 2.75L | $4.75 |

Driver: Markus Niklasson
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First up from a break of 8 weeks and close to a win first up last preparation at this venue. Should muster plenty of early speed. Will be facing a challenge.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 23/07/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Markus Niklasson | 2 |
| 4.25L | $19.00 | |
| 2/7 | 09/07/2026 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Markus Niklasson | 3 |
| 4.5L | $26.00 |

Driver: Kyle Wilfong
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Right in the mix last time at this track and on an upward trajectory in recent races. Watch the betting.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 12/09/2026 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | John De Long | 1 |
| 0.75L | $1.67 | |
| 3/7 | 02/09/2026 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | John De Long | 6 |
| 3L | $9.50 | |
| 4/7 | 22/08/2026 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | John De Long | 2 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 | |
| 7/7 | 31/07/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | John De Long | 6 |
| 22.75L | $6.50 | |
| 7/8 | 23/07/2026 | - | 62 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Lewayne Miller | 5 |
| 999.99L | $4.80 | |
| 3/5 | 09/07/2026 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Kyle A Husted | 4 |
| 0.75L | $10.00 | |
| 8/8 | 24/06/2026 | - | 49 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Kyle A Husted | 9 |
| 999.99L | $7.00 |

Driver: Kiwon Waldron
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Close to a win last time here. Can't leave out of your calculations.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 16/09/2026 | - | 56 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Jordan Ross | 6 |
| 3L | $2.62 | |
| 2/6 | 07/09/2026 | - | 56 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Kiwon Waldron | 5 |
| 8L | $6.50 | |
| 5/7 | 02/09/2026 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Kiwon Waldron | 5 |
| 9.5L | $19.00 | |
| 3/7 | 22/08/2026 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Kiwon Waldron | 4 |
| 3.75L | $26.00 | |
| 4/8 | 31/07/2026 | - | 67 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Kiwon Waldron | 7 |
| 9.5L | $31.00 | |
| 3/8 | 23/07/2026 | - | 61 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Cristian Pacheco | 5 |
| 2.5L | $2.60 | |
| 8/9 | 09/07/2026 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Cristian Pacheco | 8 |
| 999.99L | $51.00 |

Driver: Lewayne Miller
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Stormed home to win last time at this venue and showing consistent performance in races. Has been a model of consistency since returning from a spell. Best to watch and see.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 16/09/2026 | - | 56 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Lewayne Miller | 2 |
| 3L | $19.00 | |
| 3/6 | 31/07/2026 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Kyle Wilfong | 6 |
| 4.25L | $9.00 | |
| 7/10 | 22/07/2026 | - | 57 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Kyle Wilfong | 10 |
| 7L | $7.00 |

Driver: Brandon Bates
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Led and controlled the pace when winning by a margin of a neck last start at the track and demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Could be in the mix.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 12/09/2026 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Brandon Bates | 6 |
| 0.75L | $5.50 | |
| 4/7 | 02/09/2026 | - | 75 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Brandon Bates | 4 |
| 5.75L | $51.00 | |
| 7/8 | 22/08/2026 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Brandon Bates | 2 |
| 17.75L | $34.00 | |
| 5/7 | 13/08/2026 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Brandon Bates | 3 |
| 6.25L | $6.50 | |
| 4/7 | 31/07/2026 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Brandon Bates | 3 |
| 6L | $9.00 | |
| 8/8 | 23/07/2026 | - | 62 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Trace Tetrick | 3 |
| 999.99L | $7.00 | |
| 1/10 | 15/07/2026 | - | 61 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Trace Tetrick | 1 |
| 0.75L | $3.00 |

Driver: Anthony Miller
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Rounded them up to win last time at this track and getting better in recent performances. Likely to get back in the field. Slight prospect.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 15/09/2026 | - | 62 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Mike Hollenback | 1 |
| 1.5L | $26.00 | |
| 3/8 | 07/09/2026 | - | 55 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Mike Hollenback | 6 |
| 0.75L | $31.00 | |
| 5/10 | 25/08/2026 | - | 57 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Mike Hollenback | 3 |
| 6.25L | $15.00 | |
| 4/9 | 11/08/2026 | - | 57 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | SY | Mike Hollenback | 10 |
| 7L | $41.00 | |
| 5/8 | 09/07/2026 | - | 51 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Mike Hollenback | 5 |
| 18L | $21.00 |

Driver: Trace Tetrick
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Ran on strongly to win last start at this venue and proven performer at this distance. Amongst the placegetters at every start this campaign and putting a tidy record together. Has claims.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 02/09/2026 | - | 75 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Trace Tetrick | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 | |
| 2/8 | 22/08/2026 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Kyle Wilfong | 4 |
| 1.5L | $12.00 | |
| 3/7 | 13/08/2026 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Trace Tetrick | 1 |
| 3L | $4.00 | |
| 1/10 | 04/08/2026 | - | 56 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Jordan Ross | 4 |
| 5.25L | $2.00 |