Hoosier Park has a 14-race card to begin the weekend and Indiana Sires Stakes action are the headliners. 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)

1-Crusher Q (4-1)-This veteran lands in a good spot to pick up a win. Gets post relief, class relief, and a positive driver change with Brandon Bates taking a seat. Did cash the top check versus similar back in April.
10-Lotsa Knock Us (3-1)-Comes off 3 even efforts and now drops. Marvin Luna should find some gate speed to follow on the inside and could post the 1st win this year.

Race 12 (10:06 PM EST)

2-Premier Romeo (5/2)-Was off 20-days before the last start and was beaten by #4 who came out of the pocket. Will look for a big effort and could post another win when a larger purse is on the line as was the case on 5/27.
6-Packedwithluck (7/2)-Has raced better and faster since joining the Tyler George barn 2 back. Faces a tougher group but could surprise if steps up off the last nice win.

Race 13 (10:27 PM EST)

1-Noblesville (12-1)-Beaten 3/2 chalk looked short and not up to the task last time. John DeLong steers the Burke pupil, and he should work a cozy trip. Going to use prices in this leg and fade the program choice #6 Sabonis who is 1/5.
2-Rolling Image (8-1)-Makes the 2nd start off the bench after putting in a decent tune-up. Usual pilot, Trace Tetrick grabs the lines, and this is another who can add some juice to the Pick 4 payout.
5-So Into You (12-1)-The Erv Miller pupil will be tested tonight but has been improving and could be up to the challenge. Looking for the 3-year-old to be forwardly placed off the gate and for Sabonis to not get as much respect this week.

Race 14 (10:48 PM EST)

3-Tellmeboutit (3-1)-The conditioner Alvin Miller is listed as driving but expecting a change to a full-time pilot. Drops, could leave, land on the point and be tough to tackle.
5-Away We Go A (7/2)-Steps-up a couple of notches after wiring the field in last. The George-Tetrick combo could be good for another picture and hopefully the 6-year-old will offer a solid price.
8-Rockin Marty A (9/2)-Bumps up after taking charge early on and then didn't look back. The post makes the price and does best when racing near the lead. Ricky Macomber knows well and could double up if this pilot provides a sharp steer.

0.50 Late Pick 4

1,10/2,6/1,2,5/3,5,8
Total Bet=$18

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