Hoosier Park Race 8

Race 8

Stake: $23,120

SOUL ROCKER (3) won at this track two runs ago before finishing second at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten 5 metres. Has the benefit of a good draw. Leading hope if things go his way. CRUNCH TIME (5) drew a wide gate last start and was safely held, beaten 50 metres into eighth at this track over 1609m. Meets a similar quality field and is good enough to take out a race like this. BLUEBIRD ZANTRAX (6) is on the radar after his last-start fourth over 1609m at this track a week ago. FOX VALLEY JASPER (2) is the best of the rest after finishing fifth over 1609m at this track last time out.

Distance: 1609m
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather
Class: 20-25000CL

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Johnny Freight (Fr1) 7199075347
Trainer: Pat Melloy (Jnr) ()
Driver: Pat Melloy (Jnr)
Prize Money: $138,883
Win / Place: 15% / 30%

5 yo Bay Horse

Sire: SPORTSWRITER (USA)

Dam: ALLAMERICAN SUMMER

Rating

Stats

Career

65: 10-4-6

Distance

65: 10-4-6

Trk/Dst

10: 1-0-1

Track

10: 1-0-1

Season

22: 4-0-1

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

All-Weather

65: 10-4-6

Best Mile

1:51.20

Comments

Last start 7th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 16 m by Backstreet Gambler (1:51.30) in 20-25000CL on July 11 at $13.80. Two runs back 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Soul Rocker (1:51.20) in 20-25000CL on July 4 at $17.80.

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
7th of 9	11/7/25	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr4	Pat Melloy (Jnr)	1:51.30	1:51.30	6.13L	$14	7	20-25000CL	$23,120	-	1. Backstreet Gambler 2. Soul Rocker 3. Codys Watching
4th of 9	4/7/25	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr2	Pat Melloy (Jnr)	1:51.20	1:51.20	2.53L	$18	7	20-25000CL	$23,120	$1,850	1. Soul Rocker 2. Caviart Lotus 3. Seaside Hanover
3rd of 9	27/6/25	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr1	Pat Melloy (Jnr)	1:51.20	1:51.20	5.02L	$37	7	20-25000CL	$23,515	$2,822	1. Rockin Marty 2. Montana Chief 3. Johnny Freight
5th of 8	20/6/25	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr6	Pat Melloy (Jnr)	1:53.00	1:53.00	2.53L	$31	21	20-25000CL	$23,515	$1,176	1. Rockin Marty 2. Caviart Lotus 3. Search The Sea
7th of 10	30/5/25	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr4	Pat Melloy (Jnr)	1:50.20	1:50.20	15.91L	$45	7	20-25000	$23,625	-	1. Coalford Bythesea 2. Gloryview Image 3. Peppermint Man
10th of 10	23/5/25	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr1	Pat Melloy (Jnr)	1:50.20	1:50.20	20.63L	$77	7	NW7500L4	$16,875	-	1. Oakwood Heymiki 2. Packedwithluck 3. Serious Miki

Fox Valley Jasper (Fr2) 5115187215
Trainer: Perry Smith ()
Driver: Marcus Miller
Prize Money: $232,866
Win / Place: 22% / 44%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: SOMESTARSOMEWHERE

Dam: SUBWAY HANOVER

Rating

Stats

Career

59: 13-8-5

Distance

59: 13-8-5

Trk/Dst

24: 5-1-0

Track

24: 5-1-0

Season

22: 5-1-2

1st Up

4: 1-0-0

2nd Up

4: 2-0-0

3rd Up

3: 2-0-1

All-Weather

59: 13-8-5

Best Mile

1:51.10

Comments

Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 10 m by Backstreet Gambler (1:51.30) in 20-25000CL on July 11 at $4.60. Showed ability the run before when he posted a big 4.5 m win (Fr7) at this track (1:51.30) beating Crown Hanover in 12500-15CL on July 3 at $5.50.

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 9	11/7/25	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr5	Jordan Ross	1:51.30	1:51.30	3.90L	$4.60	8	20-25000CL	$23,120	$1,156	1. Backstreet Gambler 2. Soul Rocker 3. Codys Watching
1st of 7	3/7/25	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr7	Jordan Ross	1:51.30	1:51.30	1.67L	$5.50	6	12500-15CL	$16,514	$8,257	1. Fox Valley Jasper 2. Crown Hanover 3. Cowboy Cool
2nd of 10	27/6/25	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr8	Jordan Ross	1:52.20	1:52.20	2.23L	$8.00	7	12500-15CL	$16,796	$4,199	1. Bettor Way To Rock 2. Fox Valley Jasper 3. Get E Up
7th of 9	20/6/25	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr1	John De Long	1:50.20	1:50.20	13.68L	$8.20	7	20-25000CL	$23,515	-	1. Coalford Bythesea 2. Starlit Beachboy 3. Gloryview Image
8th of 8	13/6/25	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr8	John De Long	1:51.10	1:51.10	33.46L	$2.60	7	10000-15CL	$16,796	-	1. Amazon 2. Get E Up 3. Bettor Way To Rock
1st of 8	6/6/25	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr6	John De Long	1:51.10	1:51.10	4.20L	$1.90f	7	12500-15CL	$16,796	$8,398	1. Fox Valley Jasper 2. Fox Valley Tyrel 3. Amazon

Soul Rocker (Fr3) 4546621x12
Trainer: Tyler George ()
Driver: Trace Tetrick
Prize Money: $136,209
Win / Place: 17% / 43%

Unbeaten 3rd Up

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: ROCKIN IMAGE (CAN)

Dam: NORTHERN SOUL

100

Rating

Stats

Career

46: 8-7-5

Distance

46: 8-7-5

Trk/Dst

34: 6-5-4

Track

34: 6-5-4

Season

12: 3-3-1

1st Up

3: 1-0-1

2nd Up

3: 0-1-0

3rd Up

2: 2-0-0

All-Weather

46: 8-7-5

Best Mile

1:51.10

Comments

Beaten favourite last start when second at this track on July 11. Won the start prior at this track on July 4.

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 9	11/7/25	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr1	Trace Tetrick	1:51.30	1:51.30	1.97L	$2.20f	7	20-25000CL	$23,120	$5,780	1. Backstreet Gambler 2. Soul Rocker 3. Codys Watching
1st of 9	4/7/25	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr5	Trace Tetrick	1:51.20	1:51.20	0.86L	$2.20f	83	20-25000CL	$23,120	$11,559	1. Soul Rocker 2. Caviart Lotus 3. Seaside Hanover
83 Day Spell
3rd of 8	28/6/25	Hoosier Park	1609m			-	Triston Bybee	1:52.00	1:52.00	6.13L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Golden Bay 2. Within The Wild 3. Soul Rocker
1st of 9	12/4/25	The Meadows	1609m		All Weather	Fr7	Jeremy Indof	1:53.00	1:53.00	1.67L	$8.00	8	CDCLMNW6	$12,939	$6,469	1. Soul Rocker 2. Rocket Freight 3. Stonecold Cruiser
2nd of 6	4/4/25	The Meadows	1609m		All Weather	Fr3	Jeremy Indof	1:52.30	1:52.30	0.56L	$1.80f	7	NW1500L4	$11,732	$2,933	1. Double Up 2. Soul Rocker 3. Spinnaker Hanover
6th of 9	28/3/25	The Meadows	1609m		All Weather	Fr6	Jeremy Indof	1:52.30	1:52.30	6.43L	$50	14	CDCLMNW9	$14,549	-	1. Ossie The Second 2. Midnight Rebel 3. Wolftrax

Codys Watching (Fr4) 834x267553
Trainer: Mike Wilson ()
Driver: Roy Wilson
Prize Money: $236,747
Win / Place: 25% / 49%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: HES WATCHING (USA)

Dam: SHELLYSSILVERMOON

Rating

Stats

Career

67: 17-6-10

Distance

67: 17-6-10

Trk/Dst

27: 6-4-4

Track

27: 6-4-4

Season

6: 0-1-1

1st Up

5: 2-1-1

2nd Up

5: 2-1-0

3rd Up

5: 1-0-1

All-Weather

67: 17-6-10

Best Mile

1:49.40

Comments

Fair run when beaten by 5 m finishing fifth behind Backstreet Gambler at this track over 1609m in a 20-25000CL on July 4 at $6.10. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Backstreet Gambler at this track over 1609m in a 20-25000CL on July 11 at $11.

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 9	11/7/25	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr2	John De Long	1:51.30	1:51.30	2.23L	$11	7	20-25000CL	$23,120	$2,775	1. Backstreet Gambler 2. Soul Rocker 3. Codys Watching
5th of 8	4/7/25	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr1	John De Long	1:51.00	1:51.00	1.97L	$6.10	7	20-25000CL	$23,120	$1,156	1. Backstreet Gambler 2. On Time Ted 3. Rocket Russell
5th of 9	27/6/25	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr7	John De Long	1:51.20	1:51.20	5.58L	$11	14	20-25000CL	$23,515	$1,176	1. Rockin Marty 2. Montana Chief 3. Johnny Freight
7th of 9	13/6/25	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr3	Brad Ferguson	1:51.40	1:51.40	8.10L	$53	7	20-25000	$23,515	-	1. Alwaysonetwomany 2. Coalford Bythesea 3. Gloryview Image
6th of 7	6/6/25	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr6	Brad Ferguson	1:50.20	1:50.20	16.73L	$5.30	7	20-25000	$23,515	-	1. Gloryview Image 2. Search The Sea 3. Montana Chief
2nd of 9	30/5/25	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr3	Brad Ferguson	1:52.00	1:52.00	0.33L	$14	218	20-25000	$23,625	$5,907	1. Alwaysonetwomany 2. Codys Watching 3. Bluebird Zantrax
218 Day Spell

Crunch Time (Fr5) 6258497488
Trainer: Adam Short (Menangle Park)
Driver: Peter Wrenn
Prize Money: $572,113
Win / Place: 28% / 50%

Distance Specialist

8 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE (USA)

Dam: THE ARCH NEMESIS (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

133: 38-14-15

Distance

84: 28-8-7

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

1: 0-0-0

Season

15: 4-2-0

1st Up

6: 2-1-0

2nd Up

6: 3-1-0

3rd Up

6: 1-0-0

Mobile

82: 20-9-13

All-Weather

133: 38-14-15

Best Mile

1:49.30

Comments

Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 50 m by Soul Rocker (1:51.20) in 20-25000CL on July 4 at $4.40. The run before 8th (Fr6) over 1609m at Northfield Park, beaten 25 m by Risenshine Seaside (1:52.10) in NW6500L4 on June 22 at $5.30. Worth another chance.

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
8th of 9	4/7/25	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr7	John De Long	1:51.20	1:51.20	18.96L	$4.40	12	20-25000CL	$23,120	-	1. Soul Rocker 2. Caviart Lotus 3. Seaside Hanover
8th of 8	22/6/25	Northfield Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr6	Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr)	1:52.10	1:52.10	10.04L	$5.30	55	NW6500L4	$20,995	-	1. Risenshine Seaside 2. Cocosdream 3. Risen Man
55 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 9	28/4/25	Miami Valley Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr1	Dan Noble	1:51.00	1:51.00	4.76L	$2.10f	9	NW4501L4	$28,467	$2,278	1. The Devils Own 2. Robin's Art 3. Rockin Rebellion
7th of 9	19/4/25	Miami Valley Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr3	Sam Widger	1:50.40	1:50.40	4.76L	$24	13	SA40000CL	$42,268	-	1. Mr Ds Rock 2. Bettor Than Spring 3. Braeview Bondi
9th of 9	6/4/25	Miami Valley Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr3	Jeremy Smith	1:50.20	1:50.20	15.61L	$8.10	7	NW12501L4	$48,306	-	1. Fulton 2. The Claw 3. Rockin Airway
4th of 8	30/3/25	Miami Valley Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr5	Jeremy Smith	1:51.10	1:51.10	3.90L	$4.70	14	NW12501L4	$47,924	$3,834	1. Gandalf The Bay 2. St Lads Criminal 3. Wicked Character

Bluebird Zantrax (Fr6) 2571423464
Trainer: Charles Stewart ()
Driver: John De Long
Prize Money: $118,937
Win / Place: 11% / 39%

4 yo Bay Horse

Sire: ROCKIN IMAGE (CAN)

Dam: ARTIAWITCHTOYOU

Rating

Stats

Career

51: 6-6-8

Distance

51: 6-6-8

Trk/Dst

51: 6-6-8

Track

51: 6-6-8

Season

10: 1-2-1

1st Up

3: 0-1-1

2nd Up

3: 0-1-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

All-Weather

51: 6-6-8

Best Mile

1:51.30

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Gullfaxi (1:50.20) in 20-25000CL on July 11 at $28.60. Before that, 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 12 m by Rockin Marty (1:53.00) in 20-25000CL on June 20 at $5.10.

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 9	11/7/25	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr6	John De Long	1:50.20	1:50.20	2.23L	$29	21	20-25000CL	$23,120	$1,850	1. Gullfaxi 2. On Time Ted 3. Joker Rockwell
6th of 8	20/6/25	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr8	Trace Tetrick	1:53.00	1:53.00	4.46L	$5.10	14	20-25000CL	$23,515	-	1. Rockin Marty 2. Caviart Lotus 3. Search The Sea
4th of 7	6/6/25	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr7	John De Long	1:50.20	1:50.20	6.99L	$3.70	7	20-25000	$23,515	$1,881	1. Gloryview Image 2. Search The Sea 3. Montana Chief
3rd of 9	30/5/25	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr8	John De Long	1:52.00	1:52.00	0.30L	$6.50	7	20-25000	$23,625	$2,835	1. Alwaysonetwomany 2. Codys Watching 3. Bluebird Zantrax
2nd of 8	23/5/25	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr5	John De Long	1:51.20	1:51.20	0.30L	$3.40	7	20-25000	$23,625	$5,907	1. Rae Gram 2. Bluebird Zantrax 3. Crown Hanover
4th of 10	16/5/25	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr5	John De Long	1:52.30	1:52.30	5.58L	$4.00f	8	20-25000	$21,093	$1,687	1. Coalford Bythesea 2. Caviart Lotus 3. Search The Sea

Art It Is (Fr7) 53x6657178
Trainer: Mark P'pool ()
Driver: Marvin Luna
Prize Money: $338,956
Win / Place: 16% / 34%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: TELLITLIKEITIS

Dam: JNB N ME

Rating

Stats

Career

61: 10-5-6

Distance

61: 10-5-6

Trk/Dst

57: 10-4-6

Track

57: 10-4-6

Season

7: 1-0-0

1st Up

3: 1-0-0

2nd Up

3: 1-0-0

3rd Up

3: 1-0-1

All-Weather

61: 10-5-6

Best Mile

1:51.20

Comments

Last start 8th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 24 m by Backstreet Gambler (1:51.30) in 20-25000CL on July 11 at $65.50. Two runs back 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 21 m by Downbytheocean (1:51.30) in HGNW3750L4 on June 26 at $14.40.

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
8th of 9	11/7/25	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr8	Kyle Wilfong	1:51.30	1:51.30	9.22L	$66	15	20-25000CL	$23,120	-	1. Backstreet Gambler 2. Soul Rocker 3. Codys Watching
7th of 9	26/6/25	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr7	Marvin Luna	1:51.30	1:51.30	8.10L	$14	7	HGNW3750L4	$12,597	-	1. Downbytheocean 2. Fox Valley Julian 3. Shooting In Place
1st of 10	19/6/25	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr3	Marvin Luna	1:51.20	1:51.20	1.67L	$6.30	6	NW2500L4	$10,918	$5,458	1. Art It Is 2. Gullfaxi 3. Major Attribute
7th of 7	13/6/25	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr1	Atlee Bender	1:50.10	1:50.10	7.25L	$72	8	30-40000CL	$25,194	-	1. Town Gossip 2. Rockmelikeyameanit 3. Backstreet Gambler
5th of 10	5/6/25	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr2	Jordan Ross	1:50.40	1:50.40	9.48L	$22	6	HGNW3750L4	$12,597	$630	1. Pinebushdragonroll 2. Play Me Rock 3. Doctor Cruise
6th of 8	30/5/25	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr5	Mike Peterson	1:50.10	1:50.10	7.55L	$47	7	NW5400L4	$14,343	-	1. Sanday 2. Fox Valley Landen 3. Backstreet Gambler

Straight Up Rye (Fr8) 7762342018
Trainer: Luis Quevedo ()
Driver: Jordan Ross
Prize Money: $96,932
Win / Place: 10% / 34%

4 yo Bay Horse

Sire: STRAIGHT SHOOTING

Dam: RYLEIGH'S LILLY

Rating

Stats

Career

49: 5-6-6

Distance

49: 5-6-6

Trk/Dst

49: 5-6-6

Track

49: 5-6-6

Season

15: 3-3-2

1st Up

3: 0-0-1

2nd Up

3: 0-0-1

3rd Up

3: 1-0-0

All-Weather

49: 5-6-6

Best Mile

1:51.10

Comments

Failed to impress last start; 8th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track, beaten 12 m by Gullfaxi (1:50.20) in 20-25000CL on July 11 at $35.90. Showed ability the run before when he won by a nose as favourite (Fr5) at this track (1:51.10) beating Endoverend in NW5/CLCD on July 3 at $2.60.

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
8th of 9	11/7/25	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr9	Jordan Ross	1:50.20	1:50.20	4.76L	$36	8	20-25000CL	$23,120	-	1. Gullfaxi 2. On Time Ted 3. Joker Rockwell
1st of 9	3/7/25	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr5	Jordan Ross	1:51.10	1:51.10	0.04L	$2.60f	7	NW5/CLCD	$14,037	$5,264	1. Straight Up Rye, Go Viral 2. 3. Endoverend
- of 9	26/6/25	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr3	Jordan Ross	1:51.40	1:51.40	36.80L	$8.40	7	NW5/CLCD	$14,277	-	1. Go Viral 2. Treacherous Angel 3. Endoverend
2nd of 10	19/6/25	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr7	Jordan Ross	1:52.00	1:52.00	1.67L	$3.40	14	NW5/CLCD	$14,277	$3,569	1. Treacherous Angel 2. Straight Up Rye 3. Betrothed
4th of 10	5/6/25	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Sr1	Jordan Ross	1:51.00	1:51.00	7.25L	$8.20	7	NW5/CLCD	$14,277	$1,143	1. Tellitlikeiseeit 2. Ovanight Celebrity 3. Betrothed
3rd of 10	29/5/25	Hoosier Park	1609m		All Weather	Fr9	Jordan Ross	1:52.30	1:52.30	2.53L	$8.10	7	NW5CL/CD	$14,343	$1,722	1. Tellitlikeiseeit 2. Ovanight Celebrity 3. Straight Up Rye

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