Hoosier Park begins the weekend with a 14-race card and the 0.50 Pick 4 starts in Race 11. The sequence has 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)

7-Little Rocket Man (8/5)-Local hero returns to its favorite track for the 1st time this year. Comes to town after 2 wins at MVR versus Open Company. It would take an off-night to lose to this group and David Miller should provide a winning trip.

Race 12 (9:43 PM EDT)

1-Peace Star (5-1)-Missed a start before the last race and raced well from post 7. Did finish a distant 2nd to a well-meant winner and has had success at HoP ( 17-3-4-3). The team Husted pupil fits, like a top of the stack trip and that can happen. Using in a race without a standout.
9-Wildcat Abbey (5-1)-Won 2 back at this level, then faced some tougher customers at Nfld and was hung the mile. Rallied from the backfield in his last win on 2-13 and can be in the mix with a sharp steer by Brandon Bates.
10-A Major Omen (8-1)-Gets a positive driver change in Luke Plano and raced better with the same pilot 2 back. Will take a swing for a price as Peace Star should leave. That should help the veteran get an inside trip and use one move down the lane to roll by.

Race 13 (10:06 PM EDT)

3-Gullfaxi (7/2)-Was claimed out of this Series after winning handily as the chalk. Makes the 1st start for the Dillon barn and they are 0-10 after a claim. But this 7-year-old comes off a sharp score and should be forwardly placed off the gate. Using in case the chalk doesn't have its fast ball.
5-Ponda Executive (8/5)-Won handily at 8/5 on 2-20 and has posted 12 wins in 34 starts at HoP. Trace Tetrick should be on the point or in the packet around the opening turn and the race should go through the Tyler George trainee.

Race 14 (10:29 PM EDT)

3-Tickertape Hanover (4-1)-Finished 2nd against a tough winner in last and has been in good form for quite a while. Faced similar in the last 2 races. Won 2 back, then got the top last time, the pace was hot and faded down the lane. Could get a kinder trip from the 3-hole and Kyle Wilfong is more than capable.
7-Lotsa Knock Us (5/2)-Comes off a race versus Open company at MVR and the water was deep. Drops to a spot shine and had success in the past against this company. Likes to race on this oval (59-10-13-7) and has the gate speed to be in play when the wings fold.

$2 Late Pick 4

7/1,9,10/3,5/3,7
Total Bet=$24

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