Hoosier Park has a 12-race card, and the 0.50 Late Pick 4 starts in Race 9. The sequence will be my focus. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.
Race 9 (9:56PM ET)
5-Adashious Hanover (3-1)-Went to the half in 53.4 and the hot pace took its toll. Trace Tetrick is back and fits with this crew. Does have some gaps between starts but should be a main player if brings a top effort.
7-Elektra A (9/2)-Has enough gate speed to get a good early seat and the pace should be lively. If this mare is in striking range Atlee Bender can use one nice move to roll by down the lane.
Race 10 (10:18PM ET)
4-Swingforthefences (4-1)-Comes off a dull try at this class but now comes back in sequence and Tetrick gets the call. Will look for a strong try and the Cullipher barn is posting 23% winners over the last 30 days.
7-Niko Man (7/2)-Niko hasn't had a great year, not as successful as 2024. Will use anticipating the price to be better than the morning line. Has beaten this kind before and does win its share at HoP (16-5-2-0). Looking for a wake-up call at a solid price.
Race 11 (10:40PM ET)
2-Utopia Blue Chip (3-1)-Jumps up after drawing off by 4 lengths in 150.3. Went the back half in 55.1 and made every call a winning one. Looked great in the 3rd start since 10-29. Will look for another strong try and could double up with a smooth trip.
3-Maybemabel (12-1)-Mabel has won 9 of 32 at HoP, came a close 3rd last week and stopped the clock in 151.3. Brandon Bates knows this mare and she can fly late in the mile. Looking for a good price and to be in striking range at the top of the lane.
Race 12 >(11:02PM ET)
1-It's Corona Time (9/2)-Simply put this Burke trainee needs to improve, and that is possible versus this bunch. Tetrick can work a suck-around trip and be in the mix at the wire.
6-Bombay Parkway (6-1)-Hasn't won at HoP in 9 tries. Now, gets class relief and post relief plus Bates sticks. Could surprise at a price if within reach of the leaders at the top of the stretch.
My $1.00 Late Pick 4 Ticket:
5,7/4,7/2,3/1,6
Total Bet=$16
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