Anderson, IN – Closing quickly down the stretch, Dan D Man Can driven by Atlee Bender for trainer Erv Miller continued his hot streak winning the third leg of the $97,000 Indiana Sire Stakes 3-Year-Old Colts and Geldings Trot at Harrah’s Hoosier Park on Thursday (June 25) to remain perfect on the year.
Out of the gate in post four, Dan D Man Can faced a familiar battle with August Salazar (John De Long) before transitioning to the rail forcing August Salazar to claim the lead the long way at the first quarter in :26.4. Getting in on the action, the post time favorite San Patricio (Trace Tetrick) moved up the ranks to snag the lead from August Salazar before hitting the halfway mark in :56.2.
San Patricio looked to stretch his lead dragging August Salazar with him while Dan D Man Can continued to pursue from third.
Maintaining the advantage, San Patricio led the field to the three-quarters in 1:25 followed by August Salazar, Dan D Man Can and Swan Affect (Marcus Miller). Waiting to pounce, Dan D Man Can took the chance to strike immediately upon hitting the stretch.
Dan D Man Can moved off the pylons swinging three-deep as August Salazar tipped from the pocket. San Patricio’s lead started to dwindle as the challengers gained on the favorite. Dan D Man Can kept his foot on the accelerator blitzing along the outside in :27.3. Ticking off San Patricio, Dan D Man Can strode past August Salazar to hit the wire in 1:53.1. Swan Affect rallied for second, while August Salazar settled for third.
The Dover Dan gelding Dan D Man Can is owned by Red Barn Stable, Douglas Overhiser and Lava Java Stable. The 3-year-old was bred by Homestead Acres. Dan D Man Can boosted his lifetime earnings to $238,215 for his fourth win in four starts in 2026. Dan D Man Can paid $6.40 to win. Bender tacked on one more win on the evening, bringing his career tally to 999 heading into the Friday night (June 26) program.
Live racing at Hoosier Park resumes Friday night (June 26) to welcome the return of the North America Cup Champion Odds On Mr Mamba back home. Odds On Mr Mamba will race out of post three in the third leg of the $95,000 INSS 3-Year-Old Colts and Geldings Pace. The Friday 13-race card will feature a $15,000 guaranteed Early Pick-5 with a $2,491 carryover, $10,000 guaranteed Late Pick-4 and $10,000 guaranteed Late Hoosier High 5 offered in partnership with the USTA’s Strategic Wagering Program.
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