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Al Cimaglia: Hoosier Park Late Pick 4 Analysis | Saturday, May 18, 2024

by Al Cimaglia

May 18, 2024

Hoosier Park has a 12-race card to wrap-up harness action for the week. The 0.50 Late Pick 4 starts in Race 9, and it will be my focus. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 9 (9:48 PM EST)

2-Shooting In Place (7/2)-Not sure if this 3-year-old is the best in here but not going to use a 2/5 shot (1) Sabonis to start off this sequence. These are 3-year-old colts that have raced only 7 or 8 times. Trace Tetrick gets the drive tonight on the Quevedo pupil, and the colt is a perfect 5 for 5 this year. Should offer more value than the program chalk and both have done similar work thus far.

Race 10 (10:06 PM EST)

5-Quixote (3-1)-Finished 2nd at this level in a decent try considering had missed a start and it was a quick mile. Has had trouble finishing off races but the Haynes barn has been clicking over the past 30 days and will respect. Will look for a smooth steer and for Brandon Bates to get every drop out of this 4-year-old.
7-JK Victory (5/2)-Came off a nice win, moved up to this class and put in a no try mile from post 8. Gets a positive driver change in Tetrick and will overlook the last start. Could be sitting on a much better try and hopefully the price will be better than the morning line.

Race 11 (10:24 PM EST)

1-Babe's Darla (9/2)-Beat similar in the beginning of April, came off cover to roll by and got a sharp steer. Should be a player at a square price if can get away in good shape when the wings fold.
3-Splash Of Pink (6-1)-Fits with this group and finally gets an inside post draw. Atlee Bender should work an efficient trip and be in position at the head of the lane to finish best of all. Will fade the 7/5 chalk # 7 and look for some value in this leg.

Race 12 (10:42 PM EST)

5-Dixie Dream (9/2)-Stayed inside and almost caught the leader. Should follow the same plan here and might be closer to the front turning for the wire.
6-Skwyway Brittney (4-1)-Left hard to get on the engine in last and the trip took its toll. Faded down the lane last time but tonight faces a bit easier and should be a player.
10-LA Rockin Shania (20-1)-Will swing for a price with this team Tetrick entry. The inside pair could have enough gate speed to help this one get a decent early seat. Will look for an efficient trip and to be rolling down the lane.

$1,00 Late Pick 4

2/5,7/1,3/5,6,10
Total Bet=$12

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