The final Friday card at Hoosier Park this year has 13 races scheduled with the feature coming in Race 10 an Open 1/Open 2 Pace with a $22,000 purse. The 0.50 Late Pick 4 also starts in Race 10, and it will be my focus.

Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 10

1-Rockin Speed (20-1)-Started moving on the last turn right into a strong headwind in the 1st start in the Rucker barn versus Open 3 company. Steps up and should be a large price but is the 3rd leading money winners for 2022 in this field and Widger sticks. Looking for a big effort for new connections and would also use underneath.
5-Crusher Q (5-1)-Winner of 3 straight didn't wilt in last week's headwind and at 5-1 it's best to not overlook.
6-Saddle Up (3-1)-Was racing in another zip code at the 1/2 pole and rallied to finish a close 2nd last week. This 4-year-old needs a quick pace and a sharp steer from Wilfong, and both can happen.

Race 11

3-Rogers Image (5/2)-Missed a start and Putnam is down as trainer as Burke was suspended and he knows this 4-year-old well. Has been facing tougher and should be a main player.
5-Crooked Smile (3-1)-Recent form has been dull but takes a significant drop to the same class as a win on 9-30. The Wilson barn has been cold, but this could be a spot to take an overdue picture.

Race 12

1-ER Super Shady (9/2)-Came the back half in 57.1 on his own against the headwind with what looked like a broken hopple. That was the best effort in quite a while. Does not start in a hurry but should come away much closer to the lead this time and can offer a square price.
7-Ms Quick Sand (4/5)-The headwinds may not have been as strong late in the card but there is no denying that was a sharp gate to wire win last week. Still is only 1-17 and is a 4-5 morning line chalk. That price is tough to swallow but best to not leave off the ticket.

Race 13

4-Numbered Account (5-1)-Here is another who was well behind at the half and rolled by everyone down the lane. That was the 1st win at Hoosier in 6 tries and should fit well with this crew. Could win right back and the price should be right to take a swing.
8-Mayhem Hanover (4-1)-Rallied after having to go 3 wide on the turn and closed nicely down the lane. Starts outside which may help the price and not necessarily hurt chances for a picture. Likes to come off a helmet and Tetrick should have this Cullipher trainee in striking range.

0.50 Late Pick 4

1,5,6/3,5/1,7/4,8
Total Bet=$12

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