Hoosier Park has a 12-race card. The 0.50 Late Pick 4 starts in Race 9, and the sequence will be my focus. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 9 (9:24 PM EDT)

3-Big Al Derosa (4-1)-Qualified 2 times and won the last tune up in 151.2 on the engine. Doesn't have the resume of the program chalk but has won 3 of 8 at HoP. The Graber trainee could be faster and better as a 4-year-old, so will use in case the 5 doesn't bring its fast ball.
5-Chandler Bing (8/5)-Came into this season riding a 4-race win streak and it was snapped in its 2025 debut. Was handled conservatively on 5-9, raced from way back and lost by less than a length. Should be ready for an aggressive steer tonight.

Race 10 (9:47 PM EDT)

3-Odds On Alexandria (2-1)-Came off cover on 5-8 and rolled by down the lane with a 26.4 last panel to beat 5 from this field. Should land on top or close to it off the gate and could be a clean trip away from its 3rd straight picture. Team Wrenn pupil can close hard and doesn't need to lead every step of the way to come out on top.

Race 11 (10:10 PM EDT)

5-Ponda Jet (6/5)-Has gone gate to wire in the last 4 starts and is completely dialed in. Has been off since 5-3 and meets a different group except for #3-Flagman. Last time, got the top with a 25.4 opening quarter. Should go gate to wire again if comes with the same type of effort.

Race 12 (10:33 PM EDT)

2-Wild Rosa (9/2)-Rosa was racing with the Open 1-2 company and had some success but wasn't very close to winning. This is the 4th start off the bench and did beat better here in the fall. Might take charge early on and could be tough to tackle.
5-Jada Caroline (5/2)-Made its season debut last week, raced inside and finished 2nd despite rolling a 26.1 last quarter. The previous winner isn't in this field and could be even better in its 2nd race since 11-26.

$5.00 Late Pick 4

3,5/3/5/2,5
Total Bet=$20

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