Hoosier Park celebrates July 4th with a compact 10-race card. The 0.50 Pick 4 starts in Race 6. The sequence has a low 12% takeout, and it will be my focus. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 6 (8:15 PM EDT)

2-Rockin Mudslinger (5-1)-Comes off an aggressive try and was used a couple of times to finish 2nd. Comes back in sequence and did roll the last quarter in 26.3. Beat a couple in here last week, will use and look for a big try. Going to fade the 2-1 chalk #1 Chandler Bing and look for a healthy payout in the Pick 4 sequence.
5-Starlit Millertime (8-1)-Comes off the best effort in over a month and was off 2 weeks between starts. This will be a test but can stalk and could finish best of all at a price.
7-Rock Shines Again (5/2)-Trace Tetrick will try to guide the Tyler George trainee to its 6th straight win. This will be a big test but with a smooth trip the streak could continue.

Race 7 (8:38 PM EDT)

1-Airborne Speak (8-1)-Got on the engine in the last start into a 26.4 opening quarter and faded down the lane to finish a beaten 2nd. The price is right to take a swing with this post draw. Doesn't win often but has been tossing hints and could trip out.
5-Bikini Chaser (7/2)-Put in a flat line after breaking in both starts 2 and 3 back. Has fared well at this level and should be in the hunt at the wire if minds its manners.
7-TL Thunder Bolt (5-1)-Beat 4 of these last time and the post helps the price. Could be overlooked and is a threat if lands in a good early seat off the gate.

Race 8 (9:01 PM EDT)

6-Noblesville (4-1)-Comes off a dull try but usual driver Marcus Miller will be at the controls tonight. Will look for the Burke trainee to wake-up and has been in the mix racing against better.
7-Low Rider (7/2)-Recent form over the last month has been dull but came off multiple wins against straight Open company. Similar to the one above, gets a new pilot as Mike Oosting gets the nod and the beaten chalk could make amends at a better price.

Race 9 (9:24 PM EDT)

3-Book The Fight (9/2)-Tetrick will be in between the pipes and he posts 24% winners for the Perry Smith barn. Didn't get the best of trips last time. Could cash the top check with a smoother journey and if the chalk doesn't have its fastball.
4-Deal The Odds (3/2)-Winner of 3 straight will be a tiny price and the race will probably go through the team Putman pupil.

0.50 Late Pick 4

2,5,7/1,5,7/6,7/3,4
Total Bet=$18

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