Amoss weighing options for Hoosier Philly's next start

Hoosier Philly is gearing up for her next start following a close third-place finish in last month’s Grade 3 Houston Ladies Classic at Sam Houston. She was beaten just three-quarters of a length after contesting the pace and equaled her best career Beyer Speed Figure, an 89.

Trainer Tom Amoss said last week that Hoosier Philly has a couple of options for her next start. She has been working at her base of Fair Grounds.

“She’s going to make a start in March,” Amoss said. “It may be on the West Coast in the Beholder Mile, but transportation is certainly something we’re trying to figure out where it’s not too hard on her.

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“We’re also looking at the Azeri. And look, we’re fully aware Thorpedo Anna is pointing towards that race as well, so, that gives us a little cause for pause. She’s a fabulous filly, Thorpedo Anna.”

The Grade 1, $300,000 Beholder Mile will be run March 8 at Santa Anita. The Grade 2, $400,000 Azeri at 1 1/16 miles is the same day at Oaklawn.

Hoosier Philly is a Grade 2 winner of more than $950,000 owned by Gold Standard Racing Stable. She is a daughter of Into Mischief.

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