Hoosier Park Race 5 - Race 5
NECTAR OF THE GODS (2) Narrowly denied a win last run at this venue and suited at this trip historically. Should come to hand quickly. Mike Micallef rates highly aboard. Should be competitive in this race at a bit of odds. FIFTY AND FAMOUS (8) Was agonizingly close last start around here and proven performer at this distance in the past. Been in the money 5 from 5 attempts this preparation. Capable of forward showing and can be competitive. SWAN ACE (6) Ran on hard when winning last run at the track and ideal distance as proven previously. Undefeated last 2 runs and good career start. Goes close. DASHING DOVER (7) Close to a win last time at this venue. In fine form this preparation. Don't overlook.

Driver: Lamar Wingard
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Close to claiming the win last run around here and drawn the rails. Should be going forward early. Will need a big effort to win this.
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 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Lamar Wingard | 7 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 | |
| 4/10 | 15/09/2026 | - | 62 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Lamar Wingard | 10 |
| 2.75L | $3.90 | |
| 3/7 | 02/09/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Lamar Wingard | 1 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 | |
| 5/6 | 22/08/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Lamar Wingard | 6 |
| 8L | $13.00 | |
| 4/6 | 13/08/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | GD | Lamar Wingard | 2 |
| 19.5L | $41.00 | |
| 2/7 | 31/07/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Lamar Wingard | 5 |
| 0.75L | $10.00 | |
| 4/7 | 23/07/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Lamar Wingard | 6 |
| 2.25L | $3.50 | |
| 2/6 | 09/07/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Lamar Wingard | 1 |
| 1L | $2.10 | |
| 1/9 | 01/07/2026 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Lamar Wingard | 3 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |

Driver: Mike Micallef
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Competed in a tight contest last run here and hard to fault at this distance. Should muster plenty of early speed. Mike Micallef is very comfortable aboard. Can take this out.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 02/09/2026 | - | 75 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Mike Micallef | 3 |
| 3.5L | $2.50 | |
| 1/7 | 22/08/2026 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Mike Micallef | 7 |
| 3L | $1.80 | |
| 2/6 | 13/08/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | GD | Mike Micallef | 1 |
| 1L | $3.40 | |
| 1/7 | 31/07/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Mike Micallef | 3 |
| 0.75L | $2.00 | |
| 1/8 | 23/07/2026 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Mike Micallef | 3 |
| 0.05L | $3.50 | |
| 1/5 | 09/07/2026 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Mike Micallef | 5 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 | |
| 2/9 | 01/07/2026 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Mike Micallef | 2 |
| 1.5L | $41.00 |

Driver: John De Long
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Jumped at $6.50 and finished 6th last time at this track. Driver John De Long and trainer Ronald J Burke have shared plenty of success together. Not interested.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 23/09/2026 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Kyle Wilfong | 5 |
| 14L | $6.00 | |
| 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 up last time here. Can surprise at a nice price.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 15/09/2026 | - | 62 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Kiwon Waldron | 5 |
| 1.75L | $5.00 | |
| 6/7 | 02/09/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Kiwon Waldron | 3 |
| 4.75L | $81.00 | |
| 5/8 | 23/07/2026 | - | 62 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Kiwon Waldron | 6 |
| 11.5L | $34.00 | |
| 3/6 | 16/07/2026 | - | 61 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Kiwon Waldron | 2 |
| 2L | $5.50 | |
| 1/9 | 09/07/2026 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Kiwon Waldron | 9 |
| 1.5L | $4.33 | |
| 7/9 | 01/07/2026 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Kiwon Waldron | 7 |
| 8.5L | $67.00 |

Driver: Markus Niklasson
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Narrowly denied victory last time at The Red Mile. Will be trying to topple them late. Too much luck needed to come into contention.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 02/09/2026 | - | 65 | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | FT | Scott R Zeron | 2 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 22/08/2026 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Markus Niklasson | 8 |
| 10.5L | $17.00 | |
| 2/10 | 12/08/2026 | - | 61 | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | GD | Tim A Tetrick | 3 |
| 0.05L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 03/08/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | FT | Scott R Zeron | 6 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 23/07/2026 | - | 62 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Markus Niklasson | 7 |
| 1.75L | $51.00 | |
| 5/6 | 09/07/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Markus Niklasson | 2 |
| 4.5L | $17.00 |

Driver: Lewayne Miller
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Finished with purpose when winning last run here and have to respect the form at this trip. On a winning streak the last 2 attempts. Definite claims for punters.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 02/09/2026 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Lewayne Miller | 4 |
| 2.25L | $2.50 | |
| 1/9 | 22/08/2026 | - | 62 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Lewayne Miller | 3 |
| 1L | $1.85 | |
| 4/7 | 13/08/2026 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Lewayne Miller | 2 |
| 4.75L | $9.50 | |
| 5/7 | 31/07/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Lewayne Miller | 1 |
| 9.25L | $6.50 | |
| 1/9 | 23/07/2026 | - | 59 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Lewayne Miller | 6 |
| 0.05L | $5.00 |

Driver: Peter Wrenn
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Odds of $3.75 and narrowly denied a win last time here. Amongst the placegetters regularly this preparation. Can't leave out of your calculations.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 07/09/2026 | - | 55 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Peter M Wrenn | 7 |
| 2.75L | $3.10 | |
| 2/10 | 01/09/2026 | - | 57 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Jordan Ross | 8 |
| 1.5L | $8.50 | |
| 4/9 | 22/08/2026 | - | 62 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Marcus Miller | 2 |
| 4L | $17.00 | |
| 3/9 | 11/08/2026 | - | 57 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | SY | Peter M Wrenn | 2 |
| 6.75L | $2.25 | |
| 3/9 | 29/07/2026 | - | 53 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Peter M Wrenn | 8 |
| 0.75L | $1.75 | |
| 1/10 | 22/07/2026 | - | 57 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Peter M Wrenn | 9 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 | |
| 2/10 | 15/07/2026 | - | 61 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Peter M Wrenn | 2 |
| 0.75L | $9.50 |

Driver: Trace Tetrick
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Narrowly beaten last start at this venue and strong form at the trip. Amongst the placegetters at every start this preparation and solid career start. Solid chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 23/09/2026 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Trace Tetrick | 11 |
| 3.75L | $3.40 | |
| 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 |

Driver: Atlee Bender
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Odds of $11.00 and came in 8th last run here. Others preferred.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 23/09/2026 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Marcus Miller | 2 |
| 7L | $11.00 | |
| 2/10 | 15/09/2026 | - | 62 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Atlee Bender | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 | |
| 4/7 | 02/09/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Atlee Bender | 2 |
| 2.75L | $12.00 | |
| 2/9 | 22/08/2026 | - | 62 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Atlee Bender | 9 |
| 1L | $9.50 | |
| 1/6 | 31/07/2026 | - | 59 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Atlee Bender | 3 |
| 0.05L | $7.50 | |
| 8/8 | 23/07/2026 | - | 61 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Atlee Bender | 4 |
| 7.5L | $8.50 | |
| 9/10 | 15/07/2026 | - | 61 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Marcus Miller | 8 |
| 999.99L | $2.75 | |
| 4/8 | 01/07/2026 | - | 49 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Atlee Bender | 10 |
| 4L | $3.70 |