Harrah's Hoosier Park: Dan D Man Can impresses again in Indiana Sire Stakes

Closing quickly down the stretch, Dan D Man Can, driven by Atlee Bender for trainer Erv Miller, continued his hot streak by winning the lone $97,000 division of the third Indiana Sire Stakes leg for 3-year-old male trotters at Harrah's Hoosier Park on Thursday (June 25). With the victory, Dan D Man Can remained perfect on the year.

Coming out of the gate from 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 4/5. 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 2/5.

San Patricio looked to stretch his lead, dragging August Salazar with him as 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). After waiting to pounce, Dan D Man Can took the chance to strike immediately upon hitting the stretch.

Dan D Man Can moved off from the pylons and swung 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 1/5. First trotting by San Patricio, Dan D Man Can then strode past August Salazar to hit the wire in 1:53 1/5. Swan Affect rallied for second, while August Salazar settled for third.

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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 on four starts to 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 program.

Live racing at Harrah's Hoosier Park resumes tomorrow night (June 26), showcasing the return of the North America Cup champion Odds On Mr Mamba. Odds On Mr Mamba will race out of post three in the $95,000 Indiana Sire Stakes event for sophmore male pacers. The Friday 13-race card will feature a $15,000 guaranteed early Pick 5 with a $2,491 carryover, a $10,000 guaranteed late Pick 4 and a $10,000 guaranteed late Hoosier High 5 done in partnership with the USTA's Strategic Wagering Program.

--press release (Harrah's Hoosier Park)--