Hoosier Park begins the weekend with a 14-race card. The 0.50 Early Pick 4 starts in Race 6, and the sequence will be my focus. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 6 (7:25 PM EDT)

2-Dial Nine One One (4/5)-Comes off a nice win and should get a clean trip with this post draw. Not sure how fast the Darla Gaskin pupil can go. But should have a big chance of doubling up if brings the same effort as its last start.
5-Swan Girl (5/2)-Not liking going chalk-chalk in this leg. But this filly might have the ability to post an upset. Has been facing stiff competition, could get a pocket ride behind the favorite and trip out.

Race 7 (7:48 PM EDT)

2-Gullfaxi (8-1)-Comes off an impressive mile going 1st over for a long way. Looked cooked halfway down the lane and then fought back to lose by a whisker. May get bet but should offer a square price.
3-Tickertape Hanover (3-1)-Stayed inside in a needed start after being off a month. This will be the 2nd race in the Burke barn and will look for a more aggressive drive. Beaten chalk could be sitting on a big try.
7-Rockmelikeyameanit (5/2)-Came from last at the 3/4's pole to just nip #2 at the wire. Was aided by quick fractions but will respect chances to double up. The issues are, might be bet down and has to deal with a field of 10 rather than only 8. But John DeLonge could get a close-up seat off the gate tonight and work that trip for a picture.

Race 8 (8:11 PM EDT)

5-Rock Shines Again (8/5)-Tyler George pupil was put away for a short rest after winning its 8th straight on 7-31. Drew off in a qualifier on 8-16 by 8-lengths in 151.4 with a 26.2 last panel. Looks primed to keep winning barring a really bumpy trip or a flat effort. Will lose eventually but not feeling that is in the cards tonight.

Race 9 (8:34 PM EDT)

2-Salty Robyn N (8-1)-There are question marks in this race and will take a swing with a veteran who has won 2 of the last 3 starts but now steps up. Loses Trace Tetrick and the trainer Pat Melloy is down to steer so should offer a big number. Needs a cozy trip to win and shouldn't have an issue getting one from the 2-hole.
4-Imalwaysclassy (4/1)-Comes off a decent try against this kind leaving from post 7. Went a .56 back half and finished 4th. The top 2 that night aren't in this field. The 3rd place horse was only a 1/4 length ahead leaving from the 3 hole, and now starts from post 7. In a race without much form, John DeLong could put this one in play at the top of the lane and win at a fair price.

$2 Early Pick 4

2,5/2,3,7/5/2,4
Total Bet=$24

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