Hoosier Park Race 9

Race 9

Prize Money: $11,806

WESTERN ERA (6) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 2.25 metres from the winner in third over 1609m at this track. Good enough to put himself in the winners' stall. DOWNBYTHEOCEAN (1) resumes here after closing his last prep with a fifth at this track on June 27. Expect him to be prominent. HENRY THE HORSE (5) is on the radar after his last-start fifth over 1609m at this track six days ago. JOKER ROCKWELL (3) is the best of the rest after finishing sixth over 1609m at this track last time out.

Distance: 1609m
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather
Class: NW3000L4

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Downbytheocean (Fr1) 217363965x
Trainer: Brett Wilfong ()
Driver: John De Long
Prize Money: $460,655
Win / Place: 21% / 46%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: DOWNBYTHESEASIDE (USA)

Dam: MAMAS LITTLE ANGEL

Rating

Stats

Career

120: 26-12-18

Distance

120: 26-12-18

Trk/Dst

73: 15-7-15

Track

73: 15-7-15

Season

21: 3-2-3

1st Up

4: 1-0-1

2nd Up

4: 1-0-1

3rd Up

4: 3-0-1

Metro

0: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

120: 26-12-18

Mobile

0: 0-0-0

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

120: 26-12-18

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:50.10

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

Lasix

Comments

Returns after 12 weeks in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when beaten by 6 m finishing fifth behind Joker Rockwell at this track over 1609m in a NW3000L4 on June 27 at $3.70. In the mix from the inside draw.

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 7	9/9/26	Hoosier Park	1609m			-	Kyle Wilfong	1:54.10	1:54.10	0.9m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Captain Taylor 2. Brigade 3. Downbytheocean
4th of 4	2/9/26	Hoosier Park	1609m			-	Kyle Wilfong	1:52.40	1:52.40	26.25m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Dc Batgirl 2. Chedda Chedda 3. Fade To Light
5th of 8	27/6/26	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr2	Kyle Wilfong	1:50.10	1:50.10	6.8m	$3.70	7	NW3000L4	$12,337	$617	1. Joker Rockwell 2. Low Rider 3. Premier Romeo
6th of 9	20/6/26	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr4	Kyle Wilfong	1:51.30	1:51.30	17.3m	$1.80f	8	NW3000L4	$9,763	-	1. Tell's Super Star 2. Steel Cowboy 3. Premier Romeo
9th of 10	12/6/26	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr9	Kyle Wilfong	1:49.40	1:49.40	33.0m	$5.90	7	NW5000L4	$11,158	-	1. Play Action Pass 2. Howard Hughes 3. American Classic
3rd of 7	5/6/26	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr3	Kyle Wilfong	1:50.40	1:50.40	10.5m	$4.90	7	NW7500L4	$13,947	$1,674	1. Blaze On 2. Book The Fight 3. Downbytheocean

Sure Thing Herman (Fr2) 2516567362
Trainer: Jeff Cullipher ()
Driver: Dexter Dunn
Prize Money: $495,063
Win / Place: 20% / 46%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: TELLITLIKEITIS

Dam: ONE SURE THING

100

Rating

Stats

Career

103: 21-11-16

Distance

103: 21-11-16

Trk/Dst

100: 21-10-16

Track

100: 21-10-16

Season

18: 1-3-1

1st Up

6: 1-0-0

2nd Up

6: 2-0-1

3rd Up

6: 1-1-0

Metro

0: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

103: 21-11-16

Mobile

0: 0-0-0

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

103: 21-11-16

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:49.10

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

Lasix

Comments

Mixing form recently. Last start was 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Bundoran (1:53.10) in NW1000L4 on September 9 at $2.70. Before that beaten 10 metres, sixth at this track over 1609m NW5000L4 on August 28. Happy to risk.

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 8	9/9/26	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr2	Atlee Bender	1:53.10	1:53.10	9.0m	$2.70	12	NW1000L4	$9,722	$2,431	1. Bundoran 2. Sure Thing Herman 3. Albany Blue Chip
6th of 10	28/8/26	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr3	Atlee Bender	1:50.10	1:50.10	10.5m	$26	6	NW5000L4	$14,265	-	1. Tickertape Hanover 2. Bikini Chaser 3. Diego
3rd of 8	22/8/26	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr6	Atlee Bender	1:51.40	1:51.40	3.8m	$7.80	8	NW3000L4	$12,126	$1,455	1. Folsom Prison 2. Draw Off 3. Sure Thing Herman
7th of 11	14/8/26	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Sr2	Atlee Bender	1:49.30	1:49.30	15.0m	$100	7	NW4000L4-F	$28,531	-	1. Naturally Gifted 2. Round Here Buzz 3. Combustion
6th of 7	7/8/26	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr5	Atlee Bender	1:49.10	1:49.10	25.5m	$40	14	NW4000L4	$17,832	-	1. Chandler Bing 2. Naturally Gifted 3. Round Here Buzz
5th of 7	24/7/26	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr7	Atlee Bender	1:51.00	1:51.00	9.8m	$11	7	NW5000L4	$14,514	$726	1. Ponda Executive 2. Round Here Buzz 3. Low Rider

Joker Rockwell (Fr3) 5246257826
Trainer: Rick Plano ()
Driver: Rick Plano
Prize Money: $334,666
Win / Place: 13% / 42%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: JK ENDOFANERA

Dam: NORA ROCKWELL

Rating

Stats

Career

108: 15-17-14

Distance

107: 15-17-14

Trk/Dst

78: 12-10-10

Track

78: 12-10-10

Season

26: 2-6-4

1st Up

5: 0-2-0

2nd Up

5: 0-2-0

3rd Up

5: 1-1-1

Metro

0: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

108: 15-17-14

Mobile

0: 0-0-0

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

108: 15-17-14

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:49.20

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

Lasix

Comments

Last start 6th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 16 m by Rip Wheeler (1:50.00) in NW5000L4 on September 12 at $11.40. At the run before game effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Tellmeitmatters (1:50.20) in NW5000L4 on September 4 at $15.90. Forward showing expected.

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 8	12/9/26	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Sr1	Rick Plano	1:50.00	1:50.00	16.5m	$11	8	NW5000L4	$16,667	-	1. Rip Wheeler 2. Round Here Buzz 3. Steely Knife
2nd of 10	4/9/26	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr2	Rick Plano	1:50.20	1:50.20	6.0m	$16	7	NW5000L4	$16,667	$4,167	1. Tellmeitmatters 2. Joker Rockwell 3. Bikini Chaser
8th of 10	28/8/26	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr8	Rick Plano	1:50.10	1:50.10	12.0m	$15	14	NW5000L4	$14,265	-	1. Tickertape Hanover 2. Bikini Chaser 3. Diego
7th of 7	14/8/26	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr3	David Miller	1:49.20	1:49.20	16.5m	$2.90	7	NW7500L4	$35,663	-	1. Horn Player Lou 2. Ponda Ferarri 3. Rip Wheeler
5th of 10	7/8/26	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Sr1	Rick Plano	1:48.20	1:48.20	15.0m	$31	7	OPEN 4	$19,971	$999	1. Shooting In Place 2. Shamwow 3. Number Cruncher
2nd of 8	31/7/26	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr6	Rick Plano	1:50.00	1:50.00	1.5m	$18	7	NW7500L4	$17,118	$4,280	1. Play Me Rock 2. Joker Rockwell 3. Combustion

Er Rambo (Fr4) 6661635864
Trainer: Don Eash ()
Driver: Kevin Lambright
Prize Money: $134,934
Win / Place: 9.28% / 28%

5 yo Bay Horse

Sire: JK ENDOFANERA

Dam: ROCK ANN ROLLING

Rating

Stats

Career

97: 9-7-12

Distance

97: 9-7-12

Trk/Dst

92: 8-7-12

Track

92: 8-7-12

Season

27: 3-1-3

1st Up

4: 0-0-0

2nd Up

4: 1-0-1

3rd Up

4: 0-1-0

Metro

0: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

97: 9-7-12

Mobile

0: 0-0-0

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

97: 9-7-12

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:51.20

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

Lasix

Comments

4th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 5 m by Odds On Alpha Male (1:51.20) in NW3000L4 on September 4 at $48.40. Before that 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 12 m by Folsom Prison (1:51.40) in NW3000L4 on August 22 at $16.10. This looks too tough.

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 10	4/9/26	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr6	Kevin Lambright	1:51.20	1:51.20	5.3m	$48	13	NW3000L4	$11,806	$944	1. Odds On Alpha Male 2. Farkle 3. Diego
6th of 8	22/8/26	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr7	Kevin Lambright	1:51.40	1:51.40	12.0m	$16	8	NW3000L4	$12,126	-	1. Folsom Prison 2. Draw Off 3. Sure Thing Herman
8th of 11	14/8/26	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr3	Kevin Lambright	1:49.30	1:49.30	16.5m	$103	7	NW4000L4-F	$28,531	-	1. Naturally Gifted 2. Round Here Buzz 3. Combustion
5th of 7	7/8/26	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr4	Kevin Lambright	1:49.10	1:49.10	21.0m	$8.10	7	NW4000L4	$17,832	$892	1. Chandler Bing 2. Naturally Gifted 3. Round Here Buzz
3rd of 7	31/7/26	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr3	Kevin Lambright	1:49.00	1:49.00	19.5m	$22	7	NW5000L4	$14,265	$1,712	1. Shamwow 2. Howard Hughes 3. Er Rambo
6th of 7	24/7/26	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr2	Kevin Lambright	1:51.00	1:51.00	10.5m	$12	17	NW5000L4	$14,514	-	1. Ponda Executive 2. Round Here Buzz 3. Low Rider

Henry The Horse (Fr5) 4545229455
Trainer: Jay Hochstetler ()
Driver: Kyle Wilfong
Prize Money: $417,665
Win / Place: 14% / 48%

6 yo Bay Horse

Sire: REAL DESIRE (USA)

Dam: JUST BY DESIGN

Rating

Stats

Career

120: 17-23-18

Distance

120: 17-23-18

Trk/Dst

90: 13-17-14

Track

90: 13-17-14

Season

27: 2-6-2

1st Up

4: 2-1-0

2nd Up

4: 0-2-1

3rd Up

4: 1-0-1

Metro

0: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

120: 17-23-18

Mobile

0: 0-0-0

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

120: 17-23-18

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:50.10

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

Lasix

Comments

Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 15 m by Rip Wheeler (1:50.00) in NW5000L4 on September 12 at $18.10. Before that, 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 19 m by Tellmeitmatters (1:50.20) in NW5000L4 on September 4 at $36.60. Cannot be left out of calculations.

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 8	12/9/26	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr3	Kyle Wilfong	1:50.00	1:50.00	15.0m	$18	8	NW5000L4	$16,667	$833	1. Rip Wheeler 2. Round Here Buzz 3. Steely Knife
5th of 10	4/9/26	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr7	Kyle Wilfong	1:50.20	1:50.20	19.5m	$37	7	NW5000L4	$16,667	$833	1. Tellmeitmatters 2. Joker Rockwell 3. Bikini Chaser
4th of 8	28/8/26	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr1	Kyle Wilfong	1:50.00	1:50.00	18.0m	$17	14	NW7500L4	$17,118	$1,369	1. Fly High Cruiser 2. Play Me Rock 3. Tellmeitmatters
9th of 11	14/8/26	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr4	Anthony Miller	1:49.30	1:49.30	16.5m	$30	7	NW4000L4-F	$28,531	-	1. Naturally Gifted 2. Round Here Buzz 3. Combustion
2nd of 6	7/8/26	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr4	Kyle Wilfong	1:50.10	1:50.10	7.5m	$5.30	7	NW4000SERE	$17,832	$4,458	1. Combustion 2. Henry The Horse 3. Steely Knife
2nd of 8	31/7/26	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr6	Kyle Wilfong	1:50.20	1:50.20	7.5m	$3.70	14	NW3000L4	$12,126	$3,031	1. Quixote 2. Henry The Horse 3. Class Factor

Western Era (Fr6) 1164188953
Trainer: Erv Miller ()
Driver: Atlee Bender
Prize Money: $481,032
Win / Place: 19% / 44%

7 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: JK ENDOFANERA

Dam: WESTERN CHARMER

100

Rating

Stats

Career

100: 19-13-12

Distance

100: 19-13-12

Trk/Dst

25: 1-2-4

Track

25: 1-2-4

Season

17: 4-0-2

1st Up

4: 2-0-0

2nd Up

4: 0-1-1

3rd Up

4: 1-0-0

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

99: 19-13-12

Mobile

0: 0-0-0

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

100: 19-13-12

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:49.10

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

Lasix

Comments

Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Combustion at this track over 1609m in a OPEN 2 on September 4 at $18.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.25 m finishing third behind Play Me Rock at this track over 1609m in a NW3000L4 on September 12 at $3.20. Capable of testing this line-up.

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 7	12/9/26	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr7	Trace Tetrick	1:50.30	1:50.30	2.3m	$3.20	8	NW3000L4	$11,806	$1,417	1. Play Me Rock 2. Premier Romeo 3. Western Era
5th of 8	4/9/26	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr4	Trace Tetrick	1:49.20	1:49.20	12.0m	$19	6	OPEN 2	$25,000	$1,250	1. Combustion 2. Crooked Smile 3. Ponda Ferarri
9th of 9	29/8/26	Scioto Downs	1609m		All Weather	Fr3	Atlee Bender	1:48.40	1:48.40	17.3m	$62	7	OPEN	$38,516	-	1. Win Lous Or Draw 2. Twisted Destiny 3. Higher Ground
8th of 8	22/8/26	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr8	Marcus Miller	1:50.30	1:50.30	21.0m	$63	29	OPEN 3	$22,825	-	1. A Cool Moment 2. Rip Wheeler 3. Fly High Cruiser
8th of 8	24/7/26	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr3	Atlee Bender	1:51.20	1:51.20	19.5m	$13	18	OPEN 3	$23,222	-	1. Sanday 2. Tellmeitmatters 3. Tellmeaboutit
1st of 9	6/7/26	Oak Grove Racing	1609m		All Weather	Fr2	Atlee Bender	1:50.40	1:50.40	0.3m	$2.91f	21	NW 9000 L4	$34,833	$17,417	1. Western Era 2. Fearless Bettor 3. Serious Miki

Race Review Abbreviations

Brk: Broke, Blkd: Blocked or held up, 1 x 1: One-out, one-back, Prkd: Parked, 3bk otr: 3 back on the outer, 3bk inr: Same as above, but on the inside, trld: Trailed, Gt spd: Showed gate speed, 3wd: 3-wide postd: Caught wide without cover, Held up: Held up, no gaps or few gaps: If they don't see any clear air in the straight, Inr-mid-wd -position: On the inside, mid = 1-off, wd = 3-wide or wider, flew hm wd: Flew home wide, dashd inr: Sprinted well on the inside, Chkd: Checked, Slow: Slow away at the start, Wltd: Wilted or got tired, Fdd: Faded late, Urgd: If the driver is getting stuck in

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