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Al Cimaglia: Hoosier Park Early Pick 4 Analysis | Friday, March 28, 2025

by Al Cimaglia

March 28, 2025

Hoosier Park has a 13-race card. The 0.50 Early Pick 4 starts in Race 6, and the sequence will be my focus. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 6 (7:55 PM CDT)

2-A New Endeavor (2-1)-Comes off a huge effort from post 10 to win in 151.1. Scorched the back half in 53.3, with a 26.4 last panel. The Stewart barn has posted 5 wins in 15 starts. This was Trace Tetrick's choice over #4-Gorgeous Big Guy, and that Burke pupil banked over $167K last year. This looks like a solid double up possibility.

Race 7 (8:15 PM CDT)

4-Lounar Eclipse (9/2)-Raced from the backfield and took the long way around in last. Appeared to finish willing, then seemed to take a bad step and went off-stride. The Macomber trainee was driven by the conditioner and now the lines are handed to Marcus Miller. Should offer a solid price, will look for a more aggressive start and could be in the hunt at the wire.
6-Premier Romeo (3-1)-Qualified in a sharp 151.2 and then ran into a tough bunch. Caught a shuffle and was no match down the lane. Drops to a more comfortable level and will look for a bounce back effort.

Race 8 (8:35 PM CDT)

4-Noblesville (5/2)-Didn't get the smoothest of trips but was dialed in when shook loose down the lane. Looked like a winner on the screen but just lost by a whisker. Likes to stay inside and then use one nice move down the lane. That should be the plan again but could be closer to the leader at the top of the lane.

Race 9 (8:55 PM CDT)

2-Ponda Blaze (9/2)-The good qualifier on 3-22 caught my eye as the 3-year-old had consistent breaking issues. The 0-9 record was due to not staying on stride and did face some stakes company. Will use thinking the price should be better than the morning line and in case the chalk doesn't show up in its 3rd lifetime start.
7-Trump The Warrior (6/5)-Has been a bridesmaid in its 2 races and the 3-year-old is the program chalk because of those efforts. Could be bet down and will be a small price regardless. This is the one to beat versus this crew.

$4.00 Early Pick 4

2/4,6/4/2,7
Total Bet=$16

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