Hoosier Park begins the weekend with a big 15-race card. The headliner rolls in Race 13, the Dan Patch Free-For-All with a $300,000 purse. The Spot Plays are in Race 8, Race 11, and Race 13. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 8 (8:11 PM EDT)

6-A Cool Moment (9/2)-Shipped in from the Red Mile and landed in with some tough customers, as Little Rocket Man took top honors in 150.0. The 6-year-old knows its way to the HoP winner's circle (41-10-7-5). Comes back in sequence and the team Putman entry should relish the company.

6-5-3

Race 11 (9:20 PM EDT)

9-Captain Arturovico (4-1)-This is Dexter Dunn's pick over the #1 and #5. Shipped in from Kentucky, faced Open company and drew the 8-hole. Left hard and got the top into a 26.1 opening quarter, lost it and then wasn't able to close. The post helps the price, gets Dunn, and has banked over $204,000 in 2026. Will look for better in its 2nd start in town and has the gate speed to land in a good early seat.

9-3-4

Race 13 (10:06 PM EDT)

7-Prince Hal Hanover (7-1)-Cashes checks versus this company on a regular basis and raced big in last to come 2nd in the McKee Memorial. This will be its HoP debut, but Hal always seems to travel well and will hope the morning line price holds up. This looks like a main player that only needs a smooth trip from its usual pilot Todd McCarthy to cash the top check.

7-6-3

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