by Al Cimaglia
May 24, 2024
Hoosier Park has a 14-race card with the feature coming in Race 10 an Open 1/2 Pace with a $22,000 purse. 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 (9:45 PM EST)
6-Round Here Buzz (7/2)-Comes off a no try mile in last when dropped to this level. Left from the 8-hole and now gets needed post relief. Mike Oosting can land on the point, and not look back. Could be sitting on a big effort, and there isn't much gate speed inside.
7-Ultra Image (5/2)-Barely cashed a check last time and needed a 53.3 last half to finish 5th. Beaten odds-on chalk can make amends. Trace Tetrick has the speed to beat this crew but needs to work the right trip to be in striking range turning for the wire.
Race 12 (10:06 PM EST)
2-Away We Go A (3-1)-Has been dull since coming off the bench, missed starts and has burned money. Beaten odds on chalk is due to wake up and might not be over bet tonight. Comes back in sequence and will respect chances.
3-Mustang Beach (5-1)-The 0-13 record this year is cause for pause but comes off a spirited effort. This is the 2nd try at this level and kept coming despite a rough trip. Will look for this upswing to continue at a square price.
Race 13 (10:27 PM EST)
3-Bundoran N (9/5)-Is only 2-20 the past 2 years, that said this is a significant drop-in class. Has no excuse for not taking care of this crew. Needs a clean trip and Trace Tetrick should provide one.
Race 14 (10:48 PM EST)
3-Quixote (6-1)-Has been a bridesmaid in the last 2 starts and now bumps up. Usually not a choice play but versus this group could be up to the challenge. Kept coming after being rimmed the mile and should provide a square price.
6-Spring Inhis Step A (5/2)-Has been hanging around versus Open company and has cashed checks. Now drops to a spot to shine and should be a major player.
7-ER Rocky (6-1)-Won, then bumped up to this level and came with a big try with a different game plan. Left, got on the point, and faded late in the mile but it was a strong try. Doesn't usually show good gate speed, and the last line makes this an interesting play at a nice price.
$1.00 Late Pick 4
6,7/2,3/3/3,6,7
Total Bet=$12
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