This is closing night at Hoosier Park so all pools will be paid out on the 15-race card. The 0.50 Early Pick 4 has a $4,383 carryover, that leads to a $20,000 guaranteed pool with a 12% takeout. It starts in race 6, and it will be my focus. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 6 (7:25 PM EDT)

1-TL Thunder Bolt (7-1)-The Erv Miller entry faces better but the entire field steps up and the 3-year-old will need to beat some older foes. Fits with this crew and Atlee Bender should be racing with the leaders throughout.
3-Aye Aye Capt Russ (5-1)-This is another 3-year-old that shouldn't blush at the competition. Rolled home in 54.2 to cash a 2nd place check on a sloppy track in last. Kevin Lambright has options with this post draw and could be there at the wire with a smooth trip.
5-Howard Hughes N (3/2)-The morning line chalk has won 7 of 28 this year and could get a good trip with this post draw. Should be racing at the top of the stack and if let alone should take a picture, but not sure he will get that trip.

Race 7 (7:48 PM EDT)

1-Rosarito Beach N (4-1)-Raced evenly after dropping in 4th after leaving from post 8. One-move type probably needs to be in front around the last turn or close to the leader to take a picture. Has a good chance to get that journey with this post draw.
5-Covert (6-1)-Comes off what appeared to be a dull effort but being paced compromised with 59.1 opening half was an issue. Starts from a choice post and should relish the company. Can finish off the mile and could get a close up seat off the gate.

Race 8 (8:11 PM EDT)

4-Alwaystellthetruth (9/2)-Had been idle since mid-August and raced well coming off the bench to cash a 2nd place check. Should be a main player and will look for an even better performance after a needed start.
6-Henry The Horse (5/2)-Has been up and down the condition ladder and recent form is good. Kyle Wilfong should be out and rolling and the beaten chalk could make amends. Meets a new group tonight and that could making a winning difference.

Race 9 (8:34 PM EDT)

4-At Any Cost (7-1)-The Trent Stohler pupil ships in from Mea and does good work at HoP (14-3-1-3). Faces some older foes but the price is right to take a swing. Will look for an aggressive steer and with the right trip should be in the hunt at wire.
8-Bro Hug (9-1)-Will close it out with a 4-year-old who is 0-8 at HoP. Will use and fade the program chalk #7 who is even money in the program. The Bob Johnson trainee showed some life in last with a 56.2 back half and will look to close the season out with a big price.

$1 Early Pick 4

1,3,5/1,5/4,6/4,8
Total Bet=$24

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