Hoosier Park Race 12 - Race 12
SO JOYFUL (4) Ran on strongly to win last time at this venue and strong performer at the trip. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Will take some beating today. TEMPORAL POWER (2) Missed by a narrow margin last start at The Red Mile. Happy to forgive that run. Underrated. MENDOZA MAFIA (3) Faded to finish 9th last time at this track. Expecting improvement. Exhibiting good form this campaign. Definite claims. STARBOARD (6) Missed by a narrow margin last time at Delaware County Fair. Meeting a good field and you can take on trust.

Driver: Anthony Miller
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Odds of $63.00 and improved late to finish 5th last run at the track and can save some energy from the alley. Prefers to settle towards the rear. Most likely not today.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 23/09/2026 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Anthony Miller | 10 |
| 8L | $61.00 | |
| 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: Atlee Bender
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Jumped at $14.00 and couldn't stay in touch when 9th last time at the track. Expecting improvement. Producing consistent results this campaign. One that represents value at a decent price.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 18/09/2026 | - | 78 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Atlee Bender | 1 |
| 12.25L | $14.00 | |
| 2/7 | 02/09/2026 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Atlee Bender | 1 |
| 1L | $3.80 | |
| 3/6 | 22/08/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Atlee Bender | 7 |
| 6L | $2.30 | |
| 2/7 | 31/07/2026 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Atlee Bender | 2 |
| 0.15L | $7.00 | |
| 3/8 | 23/07/2026 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Atlee Bender | 8 |
| 2L | $26.00 | |
| 5/7 | 09/07/2026 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Trace Tetrick | 7 |
| 8L | $3.90 |

Driver: John De Long
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Charged home to win last time here and suited at this distance historically. Should be going forward early. Very competitive this preparation. Should feature prominently.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 23/09/2026 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | John De Long | 1 |
| 3.25L | $2.05 | |
| 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: Marcus Miller
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Came in 7th last start around here. Place chance.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 02/09/2026 | - | 75 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Marcus Miller | 5 |
| 7.25L | $26.00 | |
| 2/7 | 22/08/2026 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Marcus Miller | 1 |
| 3L | $17.00 | |
| 3/7 | 31/07/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Marcus Miller | 2 |
| 3.75L | $17.00 | |
| 5/8 | 23/07/2026 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Marcus Miller | 7 |
| 4.5L | $18.00 | |
| 2/6 | 16/07/2026 | - | 61 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Marcus Miller | 3 |
| 2L | $3.00 | |
| 4/6 | 09/07/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Marcus Miller | 6 |
| 1.25L | $6.50 |

Driver: Brandon Bates
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Just missed last time at Delaware County Fair. Possible place chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 23/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Delaware County Fair | 1609m | FAST | Tim A Tetrick | 9 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 02/09/2026 | - | 75 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Jordan Ross | 2 |
| 7L | $26.00 | |
| 6/7 | 22/08/2026 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Jordan Ross | 5 |
| 5.75L | $4.60 | |
| 2/7 | 13/08/2026 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Jordan Ross | 7 |
| 2L | $19.00 | |
| 4/7 | 31/07/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Jordan Ross | 4 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 | |
| 6/8 | 23/07/2026 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Jordan Ross | 2 |
| 8.25L | $7.00 | |
| 2/5 | 09/07/2026 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Jordan Ross | 3 |
| 0.5L | $1.35 | |
| 1/8 | 01/07/2026 | - | 49 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Jordan Ross | 8 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |

Driver: Markus Niklasson
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Missed by a narrow margin last start at the track and promising career start. Has shown early pace in races to date. Do not dismiss.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 23/09/2026 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Markus Niklasson | 4 |
| 3.25L | $19.00 | |
| 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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At $53.00 finished 10th last time at this venue. Very unlikely.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 18/09/2026 | - | 78 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Kyle Wilfong | 7 |
| 12.5L | $51.00 | |
| 5/7 | 02/09/2026 | - | 75 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Kyle Wilfong | 6 |
| 6.75L | $23.00 | |
| 4/6 | 22/08/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Kyle Wilfong | 5 |
| 7.75L | $11.00 | |
| 5/8 | 31/07/2026 | - | 67 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Trace Tetrick | 8 |
| 14.75L | $3.75 | |
| 2/8 | 23/07/2026 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Trace Tetrick | 4 |
| 0.05L | $1.85 | |
| 1/6 | 09/07/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Trace Tetrick | 3 |
| 1L | $2.80 | |
| 3/9 | 01/07/2026 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Trace Tetrick | 6 |
| 4.25L | $1.55 |