Hoosier Park has a stakes heavy 14-race card. The headliners come in Race 12, the Kentuckiana for 2-year-old pacing fillies with a $201,000 purse, and in Race 13 the Caesars Trotting Classic Free Free For with a $200,000 purse. The 0.50 Late Pick 4 starts in Race 11. The sequence has a $40,000 guaranteed pool with a low 12% takeout, and it will be my focus.

Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 11 (9:20 PM EDT)

1-Bythemissal (9/2)-Missal is a difficult horse to read because he goes in and out form. Physically he is better on some nights, but always has a big heart. This classy competitor has battled nagging injuries for years and will be tough to beat if dialed on high. Need to use here with an inside draw, at a 9/2 morning line.
5-Captain Luke (7/2)-When having a decent starting slot Luke has shown the ability to battle some tough competition and cash checks. This is a choice post draw, fits well with this field, and Jason Bartlett should have the classy 4-year-old in striking range turning for the wire.
8-Maximus Miki (5-1)-Makes its HoP debut and Scott Zeron knows how to work a trip and roll late. There should be spicy fractions and could finish best of all, as was the case last time in the CDN Pacing Derby.

Race 12 (9:43 PM EDT)

5-Whoomp (4-1)-The 2-year-old likes to win (10-5-1-1) and this will be a test but draws well and should offer a square price. Needs a trip but if in play late in the mile John DeLong will be flying down the lane.
10-Somemore Blue (5/2)-The Erv Miller freshman is a perfect 7-7 and usually gets on the point early in the mile and can't be caught. The 2nd tier starting point might be a bit uncomfortable. But if not an issue, Marcus Miller will get away okay and then look to take the lead early on. The post helps the price, and the win streak could continue with a sharp steer.

Race 13 (10:06 PM EDT)

3-Periculum (7/2)-Does well on larger ovals and finished 3rd in its only Hoosier race. The Melander pupil should get an efficient trip and be in the hunt at the wire.
4-Hillexotic (4-1)-Has been no worse than 3rd in the last 4 races and in that start had the 9-hole. Cashed a big check winning at Scioto on 9-6 and set a 150.2 mark last year at HoP.
7-Lexus Kody (5/2)-Has banked over $700k in the last 2 starts winning at YR and Wbsb. Winner of 3 straight should be put in play off the gate. Yannick Gingras isn't ducking, and he could try to go gate to wire.

Race 14 (10:20 PM EDT)

1-Dan D Man Can (7-1)-Tough race considering there is talent in this group, but they can't mind their manners. Atlee Bender will probably be cautious off the gate but could still get away in a close-up seat. This is one of a few that could win if stays flat.
4-San Patricio (5/2)-Broke in last after looking really good and winning 3 in a row. Winner in 5 of 8 and 2 of 3 here could get the top and not look back with Tim Tetrick at the controls.
7-I' Too Volo (15-1)-The Rick Plano trainee is in deeper water tonight but is coming off its best race of the year. Will be a price and has a shot if can get a trip racing with the leaders. Doesn't have the resume of others but does stay flat.

0.50 Late Pick 4

1,5,8/5,10/3,4,7/1,4,7
Total Bet=$27

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