Hoosier Park has a 14-race card with the 0.50 Late Pick 4 starting 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)

6-Ilikeitlikethat (2-1)-Rolled home with a 55.2 back half, and a 27.1 last panel to come 2nd in the 1st start since 7-11. Did have breaking issues last year but stayed flat last time, and the preceding qualifier went without a hitch in 155.3. This will be the 3rd lifetime start, Brandon Bates steers again, and this looks like picture time if minds its manners.

Race 12 (9:43 PM EDT)

1-Noblesville (5/2)-Dropped and popped in last, went off at 9/5 and looked the part. Comes right back versus the same kind and has a chance to double dip. Draws the rail, likes to race on the point and new pilot Kyle Wilfong can work that game plan.
3-Brigade (3-1)-The Burke 4-year-old beat the NW4 here, then shipped to MVR and missed doubling up by a nose against the same. Now takes on older but still fits and this time comes back in sequence.

Race 13 (10:06 PM EDT)

5-Backstreet Gambler (3-1)-Ryan Bellamy entry is still looking for the 1st win in 2026 and meets a beatable field. Couldn't connect against the $15k claimers and in both tries a tepid pace didn't help chances. Drops to a spot to shine and Wilfong should have in striking range at the head of the stretch.
8-Leiter (6-1)-Dropped in last but drew the 9-hole, didn't make a move, and had no shot versus a well-meant winner. Now gets further class relief and like the one above should relish the company. Luke Plano has some gate speed to use and despite the post draw is worth a swing at this price.

Race 14 (10:29 PM EDT)

5-ER Rookie (7/2)-Comes off 2 dull races against better. Now drops and the last time in at this level came 2nd. That night got on the engine and faded. Has only 1 win in 9 starts this year and is in a spot to wake up meeting a field without a standout.
6-Joker Rockwell (9/2)-Like the one above is off to slow start (5-0-1-2) after posting 8 wins last year and banking over $88k. Gets some post relief and John DeLong should be aggressive when the wings fold.

$2 Late Pick 4

6/1,3/5,8/5,6
Total Bet=$16

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