Hoosier Park has a solid 14-race card set to go to begin the weekend. The main events roll in races 5, 7, 9 and 11 as Grand Circuit action returns to the Anderson oval and those contests are handicapped below.

Comments and selections are based on a fast track.

Race 5-USS Indianapolis Memorial Pace-Purse $100,000

7-Patsville (2-1)-This 3-year-old has raced well all year (16-5-5-3) and comes into this outing in razor sharp form. Has the speed to be forwardly placed and De Long has options. Can win without getting on the engine and the short field won't hurt chances to make it 3 straight.
3-JK's Rollin Baby (6-1)-Did the heavy lifting last week blasting out from post 8 and was caught down the stretch by the one above. Should have a less taxing journey with this post draw. Could use one big move down the lane to roll by and get some revenge on #7.
1-Sea Silk (9/5)-Here is the morning line choice and is a fine filly banking over $426K this year. But willing to fade her in this situation. She is better suited for a smaller oval and will look for a home court advantage, with the 2 above, down the long stretch.

Race 7-Crossroads of America-Trot-Purse $110,000

1-Cash Infusion (5/2)-Has shown considerable improvement since joinng the Erv Miller barn 2 starts back. Was only a head short of making it 2 straight in the only HoP starts. Drew off by 5 lengths to set a lifetime mark and will look for another big try tonight.
7-M-M's Dream (2-1)-This filly gets a new set of hands in David Miller and has won 11 of 12 in 2022. The only loss came to the likes of Fashion Schooner and Misswalner Fashion, so it's odd for the driver change from Sam Widger. Regardless this filly should be rolling down the lane but may have met her match this evening.
2-Bluebird Dove (9/2)-Team Wrenn pupil is no slouch winning 8 of 17 and 2 straight. Should be forwardly placed and is a must use in gimmicks.

Race 9-The Carl Erksine Trot-Purse $200,000

4-King Of The North (8/5)-Mark MacDonald won the BC Elim with his drive and then followed that effort with a dominate performance in the Final. If there aren't any issues with the Hoosier surface, King should cap off his Indiana debut with a trip to the winner's circle.
2-Branded By Lindy (9/2)-First time Lasix is not a usual play of mine but this is the horse with the best chance to beat the chalk if dialed on high and 100%. There is some risk that won't be true but should offer a fair price to use underneath.
3-Ponda Adventure (5/2)-Winner of 12 in 15 starts this year and 18 of 23 lifetime deserves respect but this will be a big test. Local favorite will be bet, and not sure winning is a real possibility if the two above fire.

Race 11-The Monument Circle Pace-Purse $200,000

9-Bythemissal (6/5)-This is the Hoosier Park debut for this Burke pupil, and he says Missal is the best 3-year-old pacer he has trained. Disappointed as the even money chalk in the BC Final but can excuse that performance. It was a cavalry charge into the 1st turn including longshots of 86-1 and 99-1. Chris Page then was stuck following dull cover and rallied late for a 3rd place check. Not one of the best drives for Page and should be out and rolling early here. Can win, but not loving this play at less than even money.
7-Yourwishisgranted (12-1)-Since the new connections took over 2 starts back this 3-year-old has 2 big wins and has banked $45,000 all on this oval. This will be a challenge but gets a post edge over some tough customers and should race near the top of the stack. Best to respect chances to add some juice to gimmicks and if #9 is off his game it could be picture time again.
10-Ponda Warrior (9/2)-This Indy bred son of Rockin Image came up with a big try last week in the BC Final. Was used hard off the gate from the 8-hole and faded. The 2nd tier post draw will probably prevent a win, only #2 has some gate speed so getting a good early seat could be a challenge. Hochstetler trainee always tries hard and could hit the ticket.

Best Bet=Race 9-King Of The North
Best Longshot=Race 11-Yourwishisgranted


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