Hoosier Park has a 14-race card set to begin the weekend. The 0.50 Late Pick 4 starts in Race 11, and it will be my focus. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 11 (10:40 PM EST)

5-Major Attribute (9/2)-Recent form has been dull but has been facing better. Fits well at this level and could offer a square price.
6-Quick And Shady (20-1)-Will swing for a price, went the back half in 53.4 and was a beaten 5th. Can dance with this kind, and there is no true standout in this field.
8-Round Here Buzz (3-1)-Drops, needs a trip and will rely on Mike Oosting finding a live cover flow. Has been camera shy this year (1-23) and hopefully won't be over bet.

Race 12 (11:02 PM EST)

4-Helpfirstedition (5/2)-Will use this 3-year-old instead of the 9/5 chalk #3. This Essig trainee has been off, but only since
8-8 rather than 7-20 which is the case for Texas Soprano. De Long should have forwardly placed off the gate.
6-Ponda Jet (2-1)-Has taken pictures in 7 of the last 9 races and was 2nd when not winning. Should be on the point or near the lead every step of the way.

Race 13 (11:24 PM EST)

1-Dirty Image (6-1)-Steps up after drawing off by over 4 lengths. Tetrick sticks and can get the top or land in the 2-hole. Either could work for the top check.
3-Always Floating (12-1)-Dropped to face this kind in last, was 13 lengths back at the first call and finished 5th. Had been facing tougher and could surprise at a big price with a better start.
6-Parklane Odds (3-1)-Got a perfect trip in last and took a picture. May not be as easy this time but is a main player at probably a small price. Oosting steers again and should be racing with the leaders off the gate.

Race 14 (11:46 PM EST)

1-General Dolan (3-1)-Benefits from some class relief, likes racing near the top of the stack and this post draw should help. Beaten chalk should be a main player and could make amends tonight.
9-Tellmeaboutit (7/2)-The post helps the price and has beaten straight Open company a couple of times in July at HoP. Best to respect, the fractions should be lively, and this veteran can fly down the lane.

0.50 Late Pick 4

5,6,8/4,6/1,3,6/1,9
Total Bet=$18

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