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

Race 11 (9:45 PM EST)

2-Art Scaping (5-1)-Shipped in from MVR and was off 6 weeks between starts. Raced from the back in a tune-up mile but did come home in 54.1. Could get a suck around trip and has the gate speed to be forwardly placed. Has the speed to win, but needs Kyle Wilfong to work a good trip and roll down the long stretch.
4-Round Here Buzz (3-)-Won for the 4th time in 6 starts this year after taking only 4 pictures in 39 races in 2023. Comes off setting a new lifetime mark of 150.1. Has the gate speed to get a close-up seat and could double up at a fair price.
5-Bundoran N (5/2)-Comes off a strong win and now bumps up a couple of levels. Has cashed checks against this kind and could land in the pocket off the gate behind #4.

Race 12 (10:06 PM EST)

4-Spring Inhis Step A (5/2)-Went gate to wire versus Open 3 company and now steps up a notch. Best to not sell short, has 7 wins in 14 races at HoP and cashed the top check against straight Open competition at the end of March.
6-Sure Thing Herman (10-1)-This will be the 2nd start on Lasix and had a wide trip in last but did finish with a strong back-half. Drops, and will use on the assumption Wilfong will have the pedal down. Could be a rewarding play if gets off the gate in good shape.
8-Rollinlikethunder (3-1)-Beaten 6/5 chalk faces a bit easier tonight and has the gate speed to land a seat near the front of stack. The Tyler George pupil can go sub-1.50 and Trace Tetrick should have in striking range at the top of the stretch.

Race 13 (10:27 PM EST)

1-Major Attribute (20-1)-This price shot has finally arrived at a level where a picture could happen. Needs to race at the top of the stack and shouldn't have an issue getting a cozy trip with this post draw. Has one big move and can surprise if in striking range to use it down the lane.
8-Captain Sleaze (6-1)-Went off at 6/5, left sharply for the top and got there into a .26 opening quarter. Did fade down the lane but was off for 20 days between starts and that style wasn't typical. Can use its gate speed to get a good seat but will look for Mike Oosting to come off cover this time and finish best of all.

Race 14 (10:48 PM EST)

4-Six Again (3-1)-Burned some gas leaving hard into a 26.1 opening panel and a 54.4. half, then called it a night. Beaten odds-on chalk could make amends, comes back in sequence, and should get a less stressful trip.
7-Away We Go A (2-1)-Form has been dull but drops into a soft spot. Not loving the short price but should be a main player. Will probably be bet as this is a George-Tetrick combo and together they are posting 33% winners.

0.50 Late Pick 4

2,4,5/4,6,8/1,8/4,7
Total Bet=$18

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