Mountaineer

00:00 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 7f 110y Going: Fast

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: ENGLISH CHALLENGE was disappointing last time although that may have been only a blip and the likely strong pace up front is a plus. City Plan and Hapi Hapi are also respected.

1st	5. Captain Creed 2nd Fav	9/4
2nd	3. Angelus Warrior	4/1
3rd	2. Hapi Hapi Fav	13/8

Favourite

13/8

Hapi Hapi

Jockey: Luis Negron Trainer: Jose Silva Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 54181

13/8

Comment: Easy winner (6l) in a claimer (Turf Paradise) two months ago; on target twice in his last three outings; hard to ignore.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	2/5	-
18/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	23/2	-
20/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	3/2	-
27/01/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	57/10	-
09/01/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	42/5	-
03/12/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	267/5	-

2nd Favourite

9/4

Captain Creed

Jockey: Jason Simpson Trainer: Gregory Viands Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 3-61

9/4

Comment: Career record shows his ability to win (wins-runs record of 4-18); defied a big price (50-1) 35 days ago in a starter allowance; passed over despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	48/1	-
22/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	11/1	-
02/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	27/10	-
06/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	7/1	-
21/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	15/1	-
04/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	172/5	-

Angelus Warrior

Jockey: Brandon Tapara Trainer: Marcus Kocijan Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 68-3

4/1

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 8l, finishing third of seven on his first start for this trainer upped to 1m 35 days ago in a starter allowance; has won eight times from 7f to 1m1f; should be sharper for his return to action and likely to be thereabouts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	23/2	-
19/12/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	37/10	-
29/08/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	457/10	-
01/08/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	33/5	-
28/05/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	27/10	-
18/05/24	Parx / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 11	43/5	-

City Plan

Jockey: Brandon Whitacre Trainer: Jeff Zook Age/Wt: 10/8-8 F: 1225-4

5/1

Comment: Has scored over C&D; fair effort when beaten 8l, finishing fourth of eight in a claimer five weeks ago; must be respected despite this step up in class - should be sharper for his recent return to action.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	189/10	-
14/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	17/2	-
16/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	1/1	-
08/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	32/5	-
26/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	13/5	-
13/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	9/2	-

Holy Truth

Jockey: Ricardo Barrios Trainer: Karl Meeks Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 1827-1

14/1

Comment: Not fancied in the betting (25-1) when edging home by a short head five weeks ago in a claimer; has winning form over this course and distance on the CV; managed two wins in his last five outings; not a great record second time out after a break and he can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	259/10	-
14/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	143/10	-
18/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	79/10	-
26/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	121/10	-
13/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	5/2	-
31/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	28/5	-

Bamby Boom

Jockey: Charle Oliveros Trainer: Andres Cambray Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 5451

16/1

Comment: Successful by just over 5l over 1m here (claimer) last month; on target twice in his last six outings; steps up in grade so hard to recommend.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	11/5	-
14/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	8/5	-
22/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	181/5	-
06/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	71/5	-
23/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	24/5	-
07/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	3/5	-

English Challenge

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Richard Estvanko Age/Wt: 9/8-8 F: 8-115

Comment: Held when fifth beaten 15l 43 days ago (Keeneland) in a starter allowance; has chalked up two wins from his last three; he can be competitive at this level; every chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	169/10	-
13/03/25	Turfway Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	517/50	-
08/02/25	Delta Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	41/10	-
21/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	689/50	-
06/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	457/100	-
14/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	51/5	-

Skycraft

Jockey: Bailey Weatherly Trainer: Louis DePasquale Age/Wt: 10/8-8 F: 844-5

Comment: Not disgraced in fifth four weeks ago (muddy track) in a claimer; this is competitive and hard to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	201/10	-
03/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	569/10	-
07/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	847/10	-
28/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	206/5	-
22/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	193/10	-
09/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	501/10	-

Obiwan

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Eddie Clouston Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 843-

Comment: Winner of nine starts (range of trips from 5½f to 1m); third when 7-5 with Skycraft just behind, managing to get across to lead from stall nine upped to 1m in October in a claimer; returns from a break here; cannot be ignored if confirming promise shown last time and this step up in class unlikely to hinder him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	7/5	-
09/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	21/10	-
24/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	31/10	-
04/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	11/2	-
21/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	89/10	-
08/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	41/5	-

Veloce

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Jay Bernardini Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 44353-

Comment: Respectable effort to finish third in October (Presque Isle Downs) in a claimer; returns from a layoff here; probably unlikely to trouble the principals as has been found wanting at this level before.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	64/5	-
30/09/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	13/10	-
11/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	6/1	-
26/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	9/2	-
13/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	7/5	-
05/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	47/10	-

My Indy

Jockey: Alejandro Gomez Trainer: Jose Silva Age/Wt: 9/8-8 F: 5/1-542

Comment: Seeking his eighth career success; turned in a solid effort in defeat 47 days ago, when runner-up at Turf Paradise in an optional claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/04/25	Turf Paradise / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	13/5	-
04/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	5/2	-
10/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	11/10	-
14/02/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	7/10	-
09/12/23	Los Alamitos Race Course / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	289/10	-
13/11/23	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	123/2	-

Royal Decadence

Jockey: Jason Simpson Trainer: Andres Cambray Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 4-88566

Comment: He can be competitive at this level; behind Bamby Boom when sixth 12 days ago in a claimer; steps up to allowance company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	121/10	-
04/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	681/10	-
11/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	191/5	-
27/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	133/2	-
03/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	73/1	-
14/09/24	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	49/10	-

Mountaineer

00:25 - RESULT

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: BEE A SKY BEAM has the clear edge on recent form and could see the likely strong pace tee things up nicely for him. Weekend Flame and Tomorrownevercomes could also have a role to play.

1st	2. Weekend Flame 2nd Fav	5/2
2nd	8. Tomorrownevercomes Fav	10/11
3rd	6. Guardiansof Autism	7/1

Favourite

10/11

Tomorrownevercomes

Jockey: Luis Negron Trainer: Jose Silva Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 226314

10/11

Comment: Suited by this C&D; useful at this level; fair effort (beaten 5½l) 21 days ago in a claimer; claiming tag drops from $6.5k; form of the trainer is a plus; must be respected as shown he can win fairly recently and stepping up in trip is a positive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	9/5	-
27/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/10	-
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	21/10	-
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	7/5	-
13/03/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	5/2	-
10/02/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	11/2	-

2nd Favourite

5/2

Weekend Flame

Jockey: Bailey Weatherly Trainer: Terry Crago Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 418-4

5/2

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 7l, finishing fourth of seven New Year's Eve (Turf Paradise) in a claimer; has won previously at this course; back from an absence here; has possibilities as lower claiming tag should make this easier and shown he can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/01/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	71/5	-
05/12/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	177/10	-
06/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	93/10	-
10/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	242/5	-
25/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	124/5	-
15/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	21/5	-

Guardiansof Autism

Jockey: Alejandro Gomez Trainer: Marcus Kocijan Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 5-58954

7/1

Comment: Not disgraced when fourth last month in a claimer; has winning form at this track; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	22/5	-
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	9/5	-
06/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	47/2	-
25/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	167/10	-
07/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	58/5	-
19/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	89/10	-

Sugar Lips

Jockey: Jason Simpson Trainer: Gregory Viands Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 55-93

15/2

Comment: Had a number of these behind him over 5½f here (claimer) last month; has winning form at this track.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	99/10	-
25/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	308/5	-
09/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	461/10	-
05/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	71/5	-
25/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	19/1	-
19/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	83/10	-

Free From Guilt

Jockey: Brandon Whitacre Trainer: Robert Inman Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 06437

12/1

Comment: Behind several of these here over 5½f (claimer) when last of seven last month; been a while since he achieved his only career win; easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	47/5	-
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	123/10	-
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	14/1	-
28/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	461/10	-
06/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	781/10	-
23/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	216/5	-

Gold Dilemma

Jockey: Ricardo Barrios Trainer: Donald Blankenship Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: -0966

20/1

Comment: Split a number of these rivals over 5½f here (claimer) when sixth of seven three weeks ago; has won over C&D; not really built on success in a maiden claimer in November at Mountaineer Park; he can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	331/10	-
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	277/10	-
20/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	81/2	-
06/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	443/10	-
20/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	33/10	-
13/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	51/2	-

Necco

Jockey: Joam Toledo Trainer: Stephen Murtough Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 97-

33/1

Comment: Finished last of seven in a claimer in October; shown only moderate recent form and has a record of 1-27; returns from a layoff; others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	631/10	-
11/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	373/10	-
19/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	109/10	-
08/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	28/5	-
04/07/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	25/2	-
18/06/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	73/10	-

Bee A Sky Beam

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Eddie Clouston Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 22221

Comment: Has raised his game the last twice; won a maiden claimer by 2l when off the mark (Charles Town) 43 days ago; drops to a $4k tag; strong contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/10	-
30/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	2/5	-
08/03/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	2/5	-
16/02/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	4/5	-
31/01/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	21/5	-
09/02/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	9/5	-

Mountaineer

00:50 - RESULT

Runners: 10 Distance: 0m 4f 110y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: BLESSEDNOTLUCKY is likely to run his race and the abundance of pace up front enhances his claims. Heatontap and Brave Words can give the selection something to think about.

1st	1. Blessednotlucky Fav	5/6
2nd	5. Trigger Point	10/1
3rd	6. Heavylikeachevy 2nd Fav	7/2

Favourite

5/6

Blessednotlucky

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Anthony Farrior Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 46-22

5/6

Comment: Shown recent signs of improvement and has been consistent of late; favourite when runner-up at Charles Town 44 days ago in a maiden claimer; the trainer has enjoyed plenty of winners of late; has to be considered if building on last performance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	1/1	-
14/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	2/5	-
28/11/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	7/10	-
14/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	3/1	-
27/10/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	3/10	-
06/10/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	2/5	-

2nd Favourite

7/2

Heavylikeachevy

Jockey: Alejandro Gomez Trainer: Julie Mathes Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 22-632

7/2

Comment: Has kicked on in his last couple of races; close up runner-up last month in a maiden special weight; if he is able to build on his most recent effort then has to be high on list.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	3/1	-
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	2/1	-
13/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	24/5	-
03/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	1/2	-
21/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	57/10	-

Brave Words

Jockey: Agustin Bracho Trainer: Jeff Fletcher Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3-737

7/2

Comment: Beaten 18l when seventh of eight in a maiden special weight (Thistledown) three weeks ago (bumped at the start) upped to 1m; appears to be on the upgrade judged on two most recent runs; he has a shout as has bits and pieces of decent form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	111/10	-
02/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	37/10	-
23/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	123/20	-
20/12/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	61/10	-
07/12/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	953/50	-
12/09/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	829/100	-

Trigger Point

Jockey: Brandon Whitacre Trainer: Jay Bernardini Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 0-80

10/1

Comment: Was tailed off at Keeneland upped to 1m1f two months ago in a maiden special weight; attempting to get off the mark at the fourth time of asking (eighth his best finish so far) but related to Stakes winner Vivar; first attempt on dirt; likely to be a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 12	2533/20	-
23/02/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 11	1799/100	-
14/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 11	27/1	-

Heatontap

Jockey: Bailey Weatherly Trainer: Donald Blankenship Age/Wt: 3/8-6

14/1

Comment: The only newcomer in the field; related to 1m½f winner Mosaico Man; there's hope from the pedigree that he has some ability; has had some encouraging workouts and he isn't without hope.

Biscotti

Jockey: Yan Aviles Trainer: Krista Hetrick Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5

20/1

Comment: Never posed a significant threat on his debut when close behind Heavylikeachevy over C&D at 4-1 five weeks ago; has to be respected given he should have learnt plenty from that experience.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 7	4/1	-

Big Shot Bob

Jockey: Ricardo Barrios Trainer: Virginia Demczyk Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5-

25/1

Comment: Beaten 22l when last on his debut despite blinkers over 5f at Delaware Park at 8-1 a year ago; layoff to overcome; could improve although needs to.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	5 / 5	41/5	-

Siete Siete Siete

Jockey: Yuri Yaranga Trainer: Javier Morzan Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 787

40/1

Comment: Finished tailed off over 6f at Penn National (maiden special weight) on his debut for this trainer last month; switching to dirt for the first time; shown nothing recently so one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Penn National / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	489/10	-
30/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	109/10	-
15/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	23/2	-

Bosley

Jockey: Charle Oliveros Trainer: Denis Cluley Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5

50/1

Comment: Never posed a significant threat on his debut (6f, here) at 5-1 three weeks ago; must now step up given likely tougher test.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	5 / 6	26/5	-

Willa's Bugaroo

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Joe Pizzurro Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 766-

50/1

Comment: Finished last of six in a maiden special weight (bumped at the start, Mahoning Valley) on his debut for this trainer in November; first run on dirt; returns from a layoff here; latest efforts leave a lot to be desired so looks an unlikely winner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	309/10	-
07/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	159/5	-
10/09/24	Presque Isle Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	123/10	-

Mountaineer

01:15 - RESULT

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 4f 110y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: ESCOVEDO has an obvious shout. She will be in the wings should the leaders go off too fast, while Underbid Brittany, Khnum and Next Agenda should also be taken seriously.

1st	7. Khnum	13/2
2nd	10. On Time Tam	7/1
3rd	9. Unalakleet 2nd Fav	7/2

Favourite

11/10

Underbid Brittany

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Anthony Farrior Age/Wt: 3/8-6

11/10

Comment: Related to 1m winner Summer Whirl; betting can be informative with debutants trained by Anthony Farrior; should not be far away.

2nd Favourite

7/2

Unalakleet

Jockey: Bailey Weatherly Trainer: Claudie Godsey Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 238

7/2

Comment: Held when eighth beaten 13l on first outing for new trainer five weeks ago in a maiden special weight; not yet off the mark in three attempts although has finished second; first attempt on dirt; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	29/10	-
09/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	233/100	-
25/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	241/100	-

Next Agenda

Jockey: Brandon Whitacre Trainer: Kevin Joy Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 55533

11/2

Comment: Not disgraced when third of six in a maiden claimer at Charles Town last month; must go on the shortlist.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	24/5	-
25/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	16/1	-
06/04/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	61/10	-
06/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	269/20	-
23/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	157/50	-
20/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	793/100	-

Khnum

Jockey: Andrew Ramgeet Trainer: Tina Ramgeet Age/Wt: 3/8-6

13/2

Comment: Sire can inject some quality; workout history suggests fitness may not be an issue; by no means ruled out with signs of encouragement in profile.

On Time Tam

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Jose Silva Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 4-47203

7/1

Comment: Seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice but has hit the crossbar on multiple occasions but remains without a win; out of the frame (beaten 7l in third) at Mahoning Valley 50 days ago; closely matched with Revocata on that running in a maiden special weight; drops in trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	189/10	-
04/03/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	127/5	-
03/02/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	14/5	-
23/01/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	9/2	-
06/01/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	27/5	-
16/12/24	Pleasanton / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	41/10	-

Chinola

Jockey: Luis Negron Trainer: Jose Silva Age/Wt: 3/8-6

12/1

Comment: First start in public for this daughter of Stay Thirsty; hard to fancy unless market points the other way as this doesn't look an easy assignment to kick off with.

Prettyrunner

Jockey: Ricardo Barrios Trainer: Donald Blankenship Age/Wt: 3/8-6

25/1

Comment: Shares a dam with Sophisticate, a 1m1f winner; first public outing; would be a surprise to see this one figure as hasn't shown a great deal in her trackwork.

In The Breeze

Jockey: Luis Tapara Trainer: Jay Bernardini Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7744

Comment: Creditable fourth in a maiden claimer (muddy track) on debut for this handler last month; readily passed over as facing a tougher assignment this time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	6/1	-
09/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	48/5	-
27/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	39/10	-
14/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	57/10	-

Revocata

Jockey: Alejandro Gomez Trainer: Jon Silva Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 599653

Comment: Finished third when 2-1 last week in a maiden claimer; track has proven suitable before; definitely of interest if building on promise shown last time and this step up in class unlikely to hinder her.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	2/1	-
06/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	93/10	-
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	29/2	-
20/03/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	281/10	-
04/03/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	201/10	-
27/01/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	333/10	-

Escovedo

Jockey: Brandon Tapara Trainer: Larry Rivelli Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 44-

Comment: Held in fourth in a maiden special weight at Fair Grounds six months ago; from a top trainer; returns from a layoff; leading contender if replicating best previous efforts and she knows more about the job in hand.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	-	-	-
13/12/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	6/1	-
03/10/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	13/10	-

Mountaineer

01:40 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 5f 110y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: HERE'S A QUARTER is arguably the pick of these based on her recent success and is a one-time course winner. Bythenumbers is an interesting candidate.

1st	1. Here's A Quarter Fav	1/5
2nd	8. Shes Hot To Trot	33/1
3rd	6. Charlottes Way	14/1

Favourite

1/5

Here's A Quarter

Jockey: Christian Maldonado Trainer: Stephen Murdock Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 221561

1/5

Comment: A course winner; successful three times in her last seven starts; got the job done in a claimer by half a length (Charles Town) four weeks ago; down in class now, dropping from a $5k tag; can make her presence felt.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	1/5	-
18/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	48/5	-
21/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	1/2	-
01/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	1/2	-
08/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/5	-
19/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	1/1	-

2nd Favourite

7/1

Estilo Unico

Jockey: Edgar Paucar Trainer: Eddie Clouston Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 48116

7/1

Comment: Out of the frame when sixth six weeks ago in a claimer; has chalked up two wins from her last three; class dropper as runs for a $4k tag here; competitive shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	17/5	-
17/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	33/10	-
27/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	11/5	-
05/02/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	23/10	-
15/01/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	23/10	-
27/11/24	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	3/2	-

Charlottes Way

Jockey: Yan Aviles Trainer: John Brown Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 81-02

14/1

Comment: Finished in front of two of these in a claimer when beaten 4l into second at 14-1 five weeks ago; a winner over this C&D.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	74/5	-
21/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	121/5	-
04/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	4/1	-
21/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	47/10	-
11/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	44/5	-
25/07/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	157/10	-

Boccabella

Jockey: Ricardo Barrios Trainer: William Witherow Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 537-4

16/1

Comment: Wasn't beaten that far when fourth (beaten 4½l) here over 4½f (claimer) dropped back in distance last month; a C&D winner; this looks a fair heat so makes little appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	44/5	-
27/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	143/5	-
14/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	181/10	-
23/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	87/5	-
07/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	59/10	-
27/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	3/2	-

Bythenumbers

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Eddie Clouston Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 3-5378

20/1

Comment: Split a number of these rivals in a claimer when dropped down to 5f six weeks ago; claiming tag drops to $4k (from $6.5k); if excused last two runs she would be interesting based on her third at Mahoning Valley in January; should go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	19/2	-
10/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	52/5	-
27/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	67/10	-
09/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	43/5	-
10/12/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	29/5	-
19/11/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	14/5	-

Ms Gloria Jean

Jockey: Bailey Weatherly Trainer: Donald Blankenship Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 1-8733

20/1

Comment: Has won here before; finished in front of two of these in a claimer when beaten 10l three weeks ago; others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	123/10	-
28/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	68/5	-
22/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	667/10	-
09/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	237/5	-
21/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	81/10	-
03/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	241/10	-

Shes Hot To Trot

Jockey: Luis Tapara Trainer: Julie Mathes Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 6-47574

33/1

Comment: Comfortably beaten into fourth in a claimer last month; this C&D holds no fears; struggled a bit since winning a claimer at Mountaineer Park in November; a few rivals look in good form so can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	171/10	-
21/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	113/5	-
19/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	21/1	-
05/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	73/5	-
09/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	232/5	-
27/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	109/10	-

Kiss Me On Oconee

Jockey: Jan Baez Trainer: John Brown Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 04-55

50/1

Comment: Finished last of five behind two of these 19 days ago in a claimer; largely disappointing since successful in a claimer at Thistledown last June; a lot on her plate here and others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	171/10	-
28/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	91/5	-
03/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	97/5	-
29/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	99/10	-
07/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	P / 8	129/10	-
11/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	24/5	-

Mountaineer

02:05 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Firm preference is for BROTHER SKYE. He is a seven-time winner at this track and should be suited by the abundance of pace up front.

1st	7. Versatile	4/1
2nd	3. Brother Skye Fav	11/8
3rd	4. Rockin The Palace 2nd Fav	5/2

Favourite

11/8

Brother Skye

Jockey: Brandon Whitacre Trainer: Carrol Langley Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 687-21

11/8

Comment: Achieved seven wins at this venue and useful in his prime; scored by 2l last month in a claimer; a major contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1/1	-
05/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	36/5	-
25/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	82/5	-
12/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	57/10	-
30/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	41/10	-
17/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	8/5	-

2nd Favourite

5/2

Rockin The Palace

Jockey: Edgar Paucar Trainer: Brandon Kulp Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 53185

5/2

Comment: Can be a player at this level; looking for the fifth success of his career; not disgraced when fifth of six in a claimer at Presque Isle Downs last month; the trainer has enjoyed plenty of winners of late; claiming tag drops from $5k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/05/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	37/5	-
12/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	21/2	-
27/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	18/5	-
07/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	17/2	-
21/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	27/10	-
08/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	18/5	-

Versatile

Jockey: Yuri Yaranga Trainer: Shane Spiess Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 133542

4/1

Comment: Good effort when close up in a claimer (had Textpectation and Good Idea behind) three weeks ago; successful four times from 49 career outings (6f-1m½f) and running consistently; should give it a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	3/2	-
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	4/1	-
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	24/5	-
30/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	17/5	-
17/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	29/10	-
06/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	59/10	-

Red Gun

Jockey: Bailey Weatherly Trainer: Donald Blankenship Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 225-54

7/1

Comment: Achieved three wins at this venue and admirably consistent; creditable fourth over 4½f here (claimer, sloppy track) four weeks ago; looks likely to be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	5/1	-
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	63/10	-
03/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	21/5	-
18/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	33/5	-
29/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	1/1	-
17/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	77/10	-

Textpectation

Jockey: Brandon Tapara Trainer: Javier Morzan Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 71334

10/1

Comment: Has been fairly consistent of late; out of the frame (beaten 9l in fourth) in a claimer last month upped to 1m; now looks to be past his prime and looks an unlikely winner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	71/10	-
12/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	5/2	-
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	32/5	-
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	873/10	-
28/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	149/2	-
14/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	623/10	-

Nature Ofthe Beast

Jockey: Charle Oliveros Trainer: Christi Flores Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 234-1

20/1

Comment: Narrow success in a claimer four weeks ago; must go on the shortlist.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	51/5	-
14/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	57/5	-
04/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	97/10	-
15/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	209/10	-
25/07/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	69/10	-
09/07/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	203/10	-

Good Idea

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Jessica Pizzurro Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 438-26

25/1

Comment: Last of six in a claimer behind two of these last month; six-time winner within the resume (from 6f-1m½f) and has proven competitive in a race of this nature; one to be interested in.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	44/5	-
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	95/2	-
25/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	57/10	-
30/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	91/5	-
14/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	143/10	-
02/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	39/5	-

Coastal Chaos

Jockey: Ricardo Barrios Trainer: James Barker Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 652-86

33/1

Comment: Multiple course winner but perhaps looks to have to reached his ceiling; beaten 19l in a claimer 26 days ago (muddy track) upped to 1m; down in trip here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	68/5	-
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	202/5	-
05/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	173/10	-
25/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	111/5	-
09/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	113/5	-
20/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	67/5	-

Mountaineer

02:30 - RESULT

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 5f 110y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: KOZEM is a confident pick. She should be forgiven a lacklustre latest run and has won over this C&D. Think Blue and Bareback Fun are more names to consider.

1st	6. Bareback Fun	5/1
2nd	5. Constitutionalist Fav	5/2
3rd	1. Devra Warrior	4/1

Favourite

5/2

Constitutionalist

Jockey: Yuri Yaranga Trainer: Jeff Fletcher Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 3-22213

5/2

Comment: Has won at this track; normally pretty consistent; creditable third at Thistledown on first run for this trainer five weeks ago in a claimer; claiming tag rises to $6.5k here; must be high on list.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	9/2	-
31/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/10	-
28/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	4/5	-
12/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	24/5	-
25/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	13/5	-
04/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	8/5	-

2nd Favourite

10/3

Think Blue

Jockey: Bailey Weatherly Trainer: Julie Mathes Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 1-133

10/3

Comment: Third, beaten 1½l, here over 6f (claimer) on first run for current trainer last month; proven that she knows how to get her head in front (seeking a ninth win) and normally pretty consistent; should figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	7/2	-
04/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	4/5	-
13/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/1	-
11/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	41/10	-
19/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	79/2	-
22/10/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	17/10	-

Devra Warrior

Jockey: Alejandro Gomez Trainer: Jami Poole Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 52266

4/1

Comment: Finished sixth, beaten 34l, over 1m here (claimer) last month; has won four races from 5f to 7f but may not have any more improvement left; claiming value now rises to $6.5k; this looks a fair heat so others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	79/10	-
28/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	99/10	-
07/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	88/5	-
30/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	63/10	-
19/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	128/5	-
06/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	20/1	-

Bareback Fun

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Jay Bernardini Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 31151

5/1

Comment: Got home in front by half a length (muddy track) 26 days ago in a claimer; thriving of late with form figures in the last six races of 311531 and has managed 12 wins from 51 career runs; recent win points to her being able to handle class rise so warrants consideration.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	31/5	-
21/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	37/10	-
07/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	23/5	-
12/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	5/2	-
26/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	8/5	-
28/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	7/5	-

Show Me The Best

Jockey: Agustin Bracho Trainer: Jami Poole Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 3113-2

13/2

Comment: Produced a good effort to finish second in a claimer last month; showing consistent form and smart performer at one stage; claiming tag rises to $6.5k here; needs to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	9/5	-
28/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	29/5	-
11/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	29/10	-
22/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	28/5	-
08/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	31/5	-
04/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	81/10	-

Canada Candy

Jockey: Ricardo Barrios Trainer: Burton Sipp Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 22272

9/1

Comment: Close up second last month in a claimer; has won seven times from 5f to 1m but may have reached limits of her ability; claiming tag rises to $6.5k here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	24/5	-
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	4/1	-
09/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	13/2	-
27/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	33/10	-
22/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	49/5	-
06/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	37/10	-

Maysville Miss

Jockey: Brandon Whitacre Trainer: Julia Gilbert Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: -7631

9/1

Comment: C&D record of three wins from 12 starts boosted last time; in for a $6.5k tag so up in class ($5k last time); despite that Mountaineer Park success, unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	49/2	-
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	119/2	-
29/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	414/5	-
08/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	309/5	-
21/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	981/10	-
13/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	571/10	-

Kozem

Jockey: Charle Oliveros Trainer: Melinda Sanders Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 618-38

Comment: Unable to land a blow when eighth of nine here over 7f (claimer) a week ago; a C&D winner; can be a player at this level; now down in class (in for $6.5k from $20k); every chance as peak figure in the past year is the best in the field and shown she can get her head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	531/10	-
28/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	57/10	-
25/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	39/10	-
12/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	23/10	-
30/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	9/2	-
16/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	3/10	-

Mountaineer

02:55 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Firm preference is for MAN ON THE MOON. He is taken to enhance a fine record at this sort of trip, while Hagler and Mission Key could also have a say.

1st	8. Man On The Moon	9/4
2nd	6. Strike The Top 2nd Fav	5/2
3rd	2. Happy Champ	16/1

Favourite

9/4

Candy Invasion

Jockey: Yuri Yaranga Trainer: Shane Spiess Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 86832

9/4

Comment: Not beaten far when runner-up where he had two of these rivals behind two weeks ago in a claimer; brings winning C&D form to the table; has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals so could figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	8/5	-
01/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	27/10	-
12/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	89/10	-
12/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	67/5	-
08/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	114/5	-
17/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	4/1	-

Man On The Moon

Jockey: Brandon Tapara Trainer: Robert Inman Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 0597

9/4

Comment: Found life tough when 18l back in seventh (Oaklawn Park) in February in a claimer; claiming value now drops from $8k; respected based on the pick of his form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	137/10	-
14/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	133/10	-
24/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	213/10	-
04/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	154/5	-
07/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	61/10	-
06/07/24	Ellis Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	129/25	-

2nd Favourite

5/2

Strike The Top

Jockey: Agustin Bracho Trainer: Jami Poole Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 0-3

5/2

Comment: Brings winning C&D form to the table; one-time smart performer; not beaten that far in third (7l) in a claimer last month; claiming tag drops to $4k (from $5k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	111/10	-
24/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	82/5	-
08/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	11/10	-
26/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	61/10	-
10/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	8/5	-
02/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	57/5	-

Hagler

Jockey: Charle Oliveros Trainer: Timothy Collins Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 6-6443

9/2

Comment: Goes very well here with three C&D wins to his name and smart performer at one stage; fair effort when beaten 8l, finishing third of six splitting Candy Invasion and Franco last month in a claimer; interesting.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	57/10	-
19/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	9/1	-
22/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	451/10	-
28/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	64/5	-
10/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	4/1	-
22/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	19/10	-

Happy Champ

Jockey: Maikol Vilchez Trainer: Robert Scallan Age/Wt: 7/8-3 F: 616-5

16/1

Comment: Boasts winning form over C&D; managed two wins in his last six outings; beaten 14l (fifth) over 6f here (claimer, muddy track) last month on debut for this trainer; now looks to be past his prime and looks risky.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	117/10	-
21/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	161/10	-
22/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	109/10	-
07/07/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	159/10	-
25/05/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	28/5	-
04/05/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	99/10	-

Franco

Jockey: Ricardo Barrios Trainer: William Witherow Age/Wt: 11/8-11 F: 34-615

25/1

Comment: Behind two of these last month when fifth here in a claimer; has won three times over course and distance; easy enough to take on as now looks to be past his prime.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	27/2	-
04/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	11/2	-
21/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	111/5	-
09/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	23/5	-
02/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	33/10	-
12/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	18/5	-

Jade's Dream

Jockey: Brandon Whitacre Trainer: Julia Gilbert Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 35-786

33/1

Comment: No longer appears to be improving and not seen the winners' enclosure for a while now (last win in 2023); fair effort when beaten 8l, finishing sixth of seven in a claimer dropped down to 6f 28 days ago; now looks to be past his prime and looks an unlikely winner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	179/10	-
14/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	145/2	-
28/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	533/10	-
23/09/24	Fort Erie / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	11/1	-
10/09/24	Fort Erie / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	239/10	-
20/08/24	Fort Erie / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	561/20	-

Scat Shack

Jockey: Luis Tapara Trainer: Juan Aguirre Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 75556-

33/1

Comment: Finished last of six in a claimer in October; calmer waters here (in for $4k, $5k tag last time); returns from a layoff; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	567/10	-
15/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	127/10	-
30/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	219/5	-
04/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	198/5	-
29/05/24	Belterra Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	34/1	-
02/05/24	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	26/5	-

Mission Key

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Jay Bernardini Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 683333

Comment: Not a frequent winner but one-time useful performer; wasn't disgraced when third of eight (Tampa Bay Downs) 29 days ago in a claimer; likely to be a threat as lower claiming tag should make this easier.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	3/1	-
27/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	19/5	-
12/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	12/5	-
26/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	57/10	-
05/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	128/5	-
15/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	14/1	-