Hoosier Park begins the weekend with a 14-race card. The 0.50 Late Pick 4 starts in Race 11, it has a low 12% takeout, and will be my focus. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 11 (9:20 PM EST)

5-Lous Avalon (4-1)-Won last from post 9, was able to race at the top of the stack and should get the same trip here. Comes back in sequence for the hot Steve Searle barn and should fit well with this group.
6-Asifbycue (4-1)-Comes off a nice try after shipping in from the Meadows. Was hung the mile in last and John DeLong should provide a smoother steer this time. Has hit the board in 8 of 13 at HoP with 2 wins.
7-Lanzador (6-1)-Didn't race in 6 weeks after coming off a sick scratch at MVR and raced evenly. Will look for better on a drop in class and has 4 wins in 11 races at HoP.

Race 12 (9:43 PM EST)

1-Fox Valley Julian (8-1)-Qualified well on 2-18 and had been on the bench since 11-28. Drops to a soft spot and regular driver Jordan Ross is at the controls. Could handle this crew if dialed on high.
8-Franco Tyson A (5-1)-Driver trainer Larry Stalbaum has arrived in Anderson. Finished an even 5th in the 2nd race since 11-15 and this will be the 2nd start on Lasix. Will use the 11-time winner in 2025 and in a race without a standout.
9-Henry The Horse (5/2)-Henry at 5/2 from the 9-hole wouldn't be my first choice in most cases but takes a good drop in class. Should be a player versus these but will need a good steer from Kyle Wilfong.

Race 13 (10:06 PM EST)

6-Tickertape Hanover (4-1)-Came off the bench with a win from post 9. Came back again versus this kind and got the top, set a lively pace, and faded to finish 2nd. Could offer a square price and gets a little post relief.
7-Im Skinnydipin N (9/5)-Finished 3rd after shipping in from MVR against the Open 1-2. Could relish the company and the race should go through the Tyler George veteran.

Race 14 (10:29 PM EST)

2-Tellmeaboutit (5/2)-Drops again in its 3rd local start in search of an overdue win. Doesn't have an excuse for not being a main player and might be over bet but needs to be used.
8-Play Action Pass (6-1)-This is the 3rd race since 11-28 and came a good 3rd against tougher foes on 2-13. Will toss the next start from post 8 on a sloppy track. Will look for a more aggressive steer off the gate, could be sitting on a big try, and hopefully the morning line price holds up.

0.50 Late Pick 4

5,6,7/1,8,9/6,7/2,8
Total Bet=$18

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