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Al Cimaglia: Hoosier Park Early Pick 4 Analysis | Saturday, May 24, 2025

by Al Cimaglia

May 24, 2025

Hoosier Park has a 13-race card. The 0.50 Early Pick 4 starts in Race 6, and it will be my focus. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 6 (8:15 PM EDT)

4-Chapheart (7/2)-Left hard from post 7, got on the point but the trip took its toll and finished 2nd. John DeLonge sticks, faces a bit easier, and should be in the hunt at the wire.
5-ER Kelly (4-1)-Took advantage of an inside trip and hot fractions to draw off by over 4 lengths. Has cashed smaller checks versus this kind and it will be a test to post a win. But is sharp and with a smooth steer could surprise at a square price.

Race 7 (8:38 PM EDT)

1-Maddie's Jet Lady (7-1)-This is the level a win could happen. At this price, is an interesting option from the rail. Kyle Wilfong knows how to save ground, get sucked around and seal the deal.
3-Fancy Riggin (10-1)-Going to fade #2 the morning line chalk and use Trace Tetrick on this price shot. Camera shy veteran should get a cozy trip from this post. Could roll by with 1-move down the lane if in striking range.
4-Momentstruth (6-1)-Was used early from post 7 and then didn't offer much the back half of the mile. Hasn't won this year in 5 starts after taking 7 pictures in 2024. Should be forwardly placed in a race with little form and should be within reach of the leader at the top of the lane.

Race 8 (9:01 PM EDT)

2-Bridge To Jesse's (7/2)-This will be the 1st race this year for the 12-year-old and has put in 2 good qualifiers. Trainer Roger Welch can have the veteran primed to fire hot off the bench. Could be in play from start to finish with this post draw.
6-Latin Lover (7/2)-Was used a couple of times, raced gamely from post 10 and now faces better. May have met a beatable field and Wilfong should have in position to win.

Race 9 (9:24 PM EDT)

3-New Swan in Town (9/5)-Winner of 3 straight has made it look easy. This race will likely go through the 5-year-old. With a clean trip the streak should continue but did miss a start so will also use another.
6-Kid Tyler (9/2)-Beat a couple from this crew last time going gate to wire. Should be out and rolling and Wilfong can land in the pocket when the wings fold. Could be there to pick up the pieces if the chalk doesn't have its fast ball.

$1.00 Early Pick 4

4,5/1,3,4/2,6/3,6
Total Bet=$24

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