Mountaineer

00:00

Runners: 10 Distance: 0m 5f 0y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: BRAVE WORDS is the recommendation. He will be in the wings should the leaders go off too fast, while Junior Chief and Semper Anticus should also be on the premises.

Abrams

Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez Trainer: Jeff Zook Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: -44

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 6l, finishing fourth of ten in a maiden claimer four weeks ago; gone nine races without a win but he meets the required standard ability wise; hard to ignore as his jockey has an impressive record from low draws over this C&D and he can handle the step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	67/5	-
13/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	4/5	-
10/06/24	Presque Isle Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	181/10	-
21/05/24	Presque Isle Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	263/5	-
08/05/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	549/10	-
02/12/23	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	301/10	-

Aquarian Prince

Jockey: Limber Flores Taboada Trainer: Juan Aguirre Age/Wt: 3/8-4

Comment: This son of Aquarian Cat makes debut; this doesn't look easy against experienced rivals so a watching brief the best policy.

Ranger Joe

Jockey: Ricardo Barrios Trainer: Jose Silva Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 2602-

Comment: Has taken a step forward the last twice; not beaten far in a maiden claimer back down to this trip on first run for this trainer at Turf Paradise last May; been off the track a long time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/24	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	32/5	-
10/04/24	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	21/5	-
18/03/24	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	1/1	-
04/03/24	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	27/5	-
13/02/24	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	69/10	-
26/01/24	Golden Gate Fields / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	119/10	-

Big Shot Bob

Jockey: Jason Simpson Trainer: Virginia Demczyk Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 5-6

Comment: Lightly raced (this just his third race); came home sixth, beaten 12l, on his debut for this trainer three weeks ago in a maiden special weight; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 10	213/5	-
15/06/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	5 / 5	41/5	-

Brave Words

Jockey: Brandon Whitacre Trainer: Jeff Fletcher Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 73742

Comment: Has run ten times without getting off the mark but has raised his game the last twice; quick away to lead from a wide draw in a maiden special weight (sloppy track) when 8l runner-up 13 days ago upped to 1m; holds leading claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	19/10	-
01/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	39/10	-
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	-

Bucephalus Touch

Jockey: Charle Oliveros Trainer: Jennifer Johnson Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 66

Comment: Finished last of six in a maiden special weight (sloppy track) on first run for current trainer 14 days ago; just his third outing so still early days; others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
09/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 6	76/1	-
22/04/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	6 / 6	153/10	-

Ballot Box

Jockey: Joe Stokes Trainer: Jessica Pizzurro Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 22367-

Comment: Held when seventh of eight back down to 5½f in October in a maiden special weight; returning from a layoff here; not hard to turn elsewhere given the strong opposition here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	106/5	-
18/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	16/5	-
26/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	7/2	-
11/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	19/10	-
16/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 5	19/5	-
19/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	127/10	-

Heavylikeachevy

Jockey: Alejandro Gomez Trainer: Julie Mathes Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 2-6323

Comment: Has taken a step forward the last twice; ahead of Brave Words and Big Shot Bob when third (beaten 6l) in a maiden special weight (dropped to 4½f) 21 days ago; is respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	28/5	-
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	-

Junior Chief

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Horacio Barbaran Age/Wt: 3/8-4

Comment: Bucchero gets winners on the turf; recent workouts point to readiness; should get involved with signs of encouragement in profile and there is speed in the pedigree.

Semper Anticus

Jockey: Andrew Ramgeet Trainer: Tina Ramgeet Age/Wt: 4/8-11

Comment: Workout history suggests fitness may not be an issue; Liam's Map gets winners on the turf; has to be considered with signs of encouragement in profile.

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Mountaineer

00:25

Runners: 10 Distance: 0m 5f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: RAJI is the pick of these. He looks a reliable option and put in an eyecatching run last time out, while Mi Marquesa and Sensible Gordy should also be in the mix.

Raji

Jockey: Andrew Ramgeet Trainer: Tina Ramgeet Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 5/22-

Comment: Went down by a short head at Thistledown over 1m (maiden special weight) a year ago; has displayed improved form on last two starts and he has shown ability despite no wins on the CV; has a long absence to overcome; assuming he steps up from most recent effort then is a leading player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	42/5	-
10/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	9/10	-
09/04/23	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	271/10	-
12/03/23	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	111/10	-
10/02/23	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	101/10	-
09/10/22	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	152/5	-

Wildcat Hagrid

Jockey: Luis Tapara Trainer: Jeffrey Smith Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 26-657

Comment: Form has been a bit up and down of late and still winless and defeats stacking up (33 on the bounce); was seventh of ten, beaten 15l, four weeks ago in a maiden claimer; faces a tougher assignment this time so others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	341/5	-
13/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	79/5	-
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	51/2	-
03/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	81/5	-
20/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	19/10	-
11/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	44/5	-

Charlicito

Jockey: Limber Flores Taboada Trainer: Horacio Barbaran Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 4246-4

Comment: Was held in fourth (sloppy track) two weeks ago just ahead of Paulding Flash in a maiden special weight; has hinted at some aptitude in the past; could be interesting.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	77/10	-
21/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	7/10	-
22/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	13/10	-
25/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	17/5	-
12/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	33/10	-
21/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 5	6/5	-

Mi Marquesa

Jockey: Jason Simpson Trainer: Gregory Viands Age/Wt: 3/8-4

Comment: First start in public for this three-year-old son of Caracaro; should give it a shot.

S S Flat Out Fun

Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez Trainer: Crystal Richison Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 35659-

Comment: Finished last of nine in a maiden special weight behind Charlicito, in October; without a win in five attempts although has finished third; returns from an absence here; hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	159/2	-
19/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	64/5	-
29/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	27/5	-
30/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	31/2	-
16/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	147/10	-

Handsome Hannah

Jockey: Yuri Yaranga Trainer: Shane Spiess Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 87-38

Comment: Finished eighth, beaten 11l, over 5½f at Horseshoe Indianapolis (maiden special weight) three weeks ago; has found improvement of late.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/06/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 11	73/2	-
20/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	12/5	-
12/11/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	78/1	-
02/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	157/10	-
11/09/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	501/10	-
04/06/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	129/10	-

Sensible Gordy

Jockey: Brandon Whitacre Trainer: Marion Cuttino Age/Wt: 3/8-4

Comment: Sire does get winners on the turf; trainer's stats offers some hope; this son of Gormley is running for the first time; it will be interesting to see if there's any confidence in the betting.

King Bukele

Jockey: Renzo Diaz Trainer: Carlos Inirio Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 6-526

Comment: Held in sixth upped to 1m (sloppy track) two weeks ago in a maiden special weight; stepped up on his last two starts but yet to get off the mark and losing run stands at 15; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	83/10	-
11/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	137/5	-
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	677/10	-
05/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	198/5	-
07/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	757/10	-
15/06/24	Belterra Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	299/5	-

Paulding Flash

Jockey: Ricardo Barrios Trainer: Burton Sipp Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: -5

Comment: Was fifth of six on his debut over 5½f (behind Charlicito) at 25-1 two weeks ago; could improve but still hard to see him winning here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
09/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 6	25/1	-

San Andreas

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Jose Silva Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 0

Comment: Never landed a blow on his debut when last of ten over 6f at Santa Anita at 50-1 two weeks ago; related to Stakes winner Discretionary Day; will need to progress to get off the mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	10 / 10	284/5	-

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Mountaineer

00:50

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 5f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: CLOUDY BAY is hard to look beyond. She might find the race opens up for her with the likelihood of plenty of competition for the lead.

Cloudy Bay

Jockey: Andrew Ramgeet Trainer: Tina Ramgeet Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 0-255

Comment: Held when fifth of eight (sloppy track, dropped to this trip) two weeks ago in a claimer; wins infrequently but one-time useful operator; tag has been dropped to $6.5k; she's a serious player as finished second at Tampa Bay Downs three runs ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	73/10	-
27/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	23/5	-
01/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	41/5	-
13/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	93/5	-
27/11/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	89/10	-
24/10/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	14/5	-

Curiosity Kills

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Jay Bernardini Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 5-212

Comment: Has scored over C&D; not beaten too far when runner-up in a claimer last month (form has been boosted); up in class (in for $6.5k here, $5k tag last time); likely to go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	6/5	-
21/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	13/10	-
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	77/10	-
21/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	31/5	-
29/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	9/2	-
17/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	44/5	-

Raise The Praise

Jockey: Brandon Whitacre Trainer: Robert Inman Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 3652-

Comment: Well held runner-up of five in a claimer last July upped to 7f; a winner over this C&D; layoff to overcome; moves down to an easier grade (in for $6.5k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	106/5	-
17/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	87/5	-
30/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	151/10	-
23/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	159/10	-
09/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	543/10	-
27/05/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	22/1	-

Claire's Darling

Jockey: Charle Oliveros Trainer: Virginia Demczyk Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 33-61

Comment: Too good for several of these when winning with a bit in hand last month in a claimer; a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 10-46 and performed at a higher level than this in her peak; although up in class she appears to be in top form so could go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	51/10	-
12/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	81/10	-
21/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	217/10	-
11/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	11/1	-
21/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	193/10	-
30/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	5/2	-

Whatchamacall

Jockey: Bailey Weatherly Trainer: Crystal Richison Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 78-542

Comment: Fair form when just over 3l second behind Claire's Darling last month in a claimer; higher claiming tag here so up in class; one to take seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	8/1	-
07/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	129/5	-
21/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	97/10	-
09/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	159/10	-
27/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	57/5	-
16/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	46/5	-

Mad Swann

Jockey: Maikol Vilchez Trainer: Robert Scallan Age/Wt: 4/8-3 F: 7-26325

Comment: Out of the frame when fifth at Charles Town over 4½f (claimer, muddy track) last month; form is hit and miss; running on turf for the first time; up in class (in for $6.5k here, $5k tag last time); a lot on her plate here and hard to recommend.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	59/10	-
11/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	27/5	-
07/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	52/5	-
27/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	24/5	-
06/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	37/10	-
14/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	9/1	-

Too Crowded

Jockey: Yuri Yaranga Trainer: Shane Spiess Age/Wt: 9/8-8 F: 735-

Comment: Finished behind Ice Floe when beaten 12l (fifth of eight) in September in a claimer; infrequent winner; up in class (in for $6.5k here, $4k tag last time); returns from a break here; concern she might not be fully tuned up so unlikely to pose a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	129/10	-
04/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	51/5	-
25/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	151/10	-
14/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	317/10	-
23/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	607/10	-
24/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	79/5	-

Ice Floe

Jockey: Agustin Bracho Trainer: Jami Poole Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 41-435

Comment: Likes this combination of C&D; could not compete with Claire's Darling when fifth in a claimer last month; claiming tag now upped from $4k; a lot on her plate here and may be vulnerable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	3/2	-
06/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	73/10	-
23/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	37/2	-
02/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	2/1	-
21/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	12/5	-
22/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	7/5	-

Talk Much

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Crystal Pickett Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 48-93

Comment: Behind Claire's Darling when third four weeks ago in a claimer; resume shows that she is a proven winner (seeking a sixth career win); claiming value rises from $4k last time; could be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	11/2	-
31/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	178/5	-
07/12/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	353/10	-
23/10/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	38/5	-
19/08/24	Presque Isle Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	31/10	-
05/08/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	2/1	-

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Mountaineer

01:15

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SAILING ALONG has an obvious shout. She can improve her excellent record at this trip and a good pace up front will help her, while Captain Anne is another to consider.

The Isabel Astray

Jockey: Carlos Lugo Trainer: Alexis Lopez Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 176-6

Comment: Not had much racing; came home sixth, beaten 15l, over 5½f at Tampa Bay Downs (claimer) three months ago; drops to a $4k tag; she can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	57/2	-
18/08/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	57/5	-
24/04/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	194/5	-
22/03/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	63/10	-
04/02/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	519/10	-
02/10/23	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	4/5	-

Team Gold Digger

Jockey: Agustin Bracho Trainer: Jami Poole Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 7222-8

Comment: Behind four of these when beaten 10l (dropped back to 5½f) three weeks ago in a claimer; has proven competitive in a race of this nature and a winner six times from 34 runs (5f-7f); warrants respect as has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals and her jockey excels from low numbers over this C&D.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	9/1	-
02/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	1/1	-
14/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	13/5	-
31/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	19/2	-
21/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	144/5	-
08/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	3/2	-

Sailing Along

Jockey: Alejandro Gomez Trainer: Jose Silva Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 7-

Comment: Finished last of seven in an allowance optional claimer in August; one-time useful performer and this is her grade; down in class now, dropping from a $12.5k tag; returns from a layoff; respected if finding her best form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	59/10	-
05/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	323/10	-
26/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	10/1	-
18/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	27/5	-
26/03/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	41/10	-
11/03/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	39/10	-

Secret Seduction

Jockey: Yuri Yaranga Trainer: Shane Spiess Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 44646

Comment: Hasn't won for a while and perhaps looks to have to reached her ceiling; not beaten that far in sixth (6l) over 5½f here (claimer) when separating a number of reopposing rivals 19 days ago; others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	143/10	-
20/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	83/10	-
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	36/5	-
31/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	107/10	-
12/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	197/10	-
26/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	143/10	-

Captain Anne

Jockey: Brandon Whitacre Trainer: Jeffrey Smith Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 7623-

Comment: A prolific C&D winner; not beaten far when third over 5½f here (claimer) in December; returns from a layoff; recent effort was creditable so poses a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	97/10	-
21/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	41/1	-
11/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	117/5	-
17/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	43/1	-
29/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	153/10	-
06/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	137/10	-

J P's Gladys

Jockey: Bailey Weatherly Trainer: Stephani Norris Age/Wt: 11/8-11 F: 733-53

Comment: Had four of these rivals behind her in a claimer when involved in the finish three weeks ago; if she is able to build on her most recent effort then could be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	10/1	-
25/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	18/1	-
25/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	39/5	-
12/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	108/5	-
09/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	43/10	-
27/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	12/5	-

Miss Wild

Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez Trainer: Donald Blankenship Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 379366

Comment: Form could be levelling off and hasn't won for a while; beaten sixth of eight (sloppy track) two weeks ago upped to 1m in a claimer; hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	117/10	-
20/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	61/5	-
05/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	63/10	-
20/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	457/5	-
30/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	427/5	-
02/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	38/1	-

Tested Positive

Jockey: Renzo Diaz Trainer: Javier Morzan Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 778587

Comment: She has struggled to find her best form recently and not won for some time now; finished seventh but wasn't beaten too far (9l) here over 5½f (claimer) when separating a number of reopposing rivals three weeks ago; couldn't be confident about her.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	328/5	-
20/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	517/10	-
14/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	237/10	-
30/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	59/2	-
14/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	713/10	-
02/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	339/10	-

Sweet Belen

Jockey: Charle Oliveros Trainer: Andres Cambray Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 684535

Comment: Split a number of these rivals here over 5½f (claimer) when running with credit in finishing fifth 19 days ago; boasts a creditable nine from 30 record at this track; is respected if confirming promise shown last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	239/10	-
21/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	5/2	-
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	35/1	-
02/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	269/10	-
12/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	136/5	-
03/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	8/1	-

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Mountaineer

01:40

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: It is hard to get away from FREED FROM DESIRE. He has shown he can get his head in front, while The Swayze Express and Take My Allowance should also be considered.

Freed From Desire

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Anthony Farrior Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 122477

Comment: Only finished seventh of eight despite odds of 6-5 in a claimer at Charles Town three weeks ago; the trainer has enjoyed plenty of winners of late; a major contender if duplicating the form of his most recent win and in off a lower claiming tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	6/5	-
15/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	17/5	-
19/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	3/5	-
11/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	32/5	-
20/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	7/2	-
08/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	31/10	-

Drum And Drummer

Jockey: Michael Pagan Trainer: Carlos Inirio Age/Wt: 7/7-12 F: 8-5565

Comment: Can be a player at this level but form could be levelling off; far from disgraced (beaten 5l) two months ago (sloppy track) in a claimer; extra distance today could help.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	27/10	-
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	17/5	-
05/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	31/5	-
23/01/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	62/5	-
20/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	79/10	-
13/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	121/10	-

Take My Allowance

Jockey: Luis Negron Trainer: Jose Silva Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 962321

Comment: Snapped losing run three weeks ago when winning by 1½l at Fort Erie in a maiden claimer; one to consider.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/06/25	Fort Erie / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	1/2	-
28/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	1/5	-
11/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	4/5	-
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	79/10	-
15/04/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	7/1	-
27/03/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	61/10	-

The Swayze Express

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Mikhail Carmichael Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 5-36847

Comment: Last of seven 40 days ago when dropped to 5½f (Thistledown) in a claimer; drops to a $4k tag; some claims as reverting to this trip sure to suit and he has posted some fair efforts in defeat in the past.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	169/10	-
24/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	153/10	-
02/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	247/5	-
15/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	144/5	-
01/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	57/1	-
06/12/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	699/20	-

Trust Fund Robber

Jockey: Luis Tapara Trainer: Jose Lopez Age/Wt: 9/8-8 F: 76448

Comment: Found life tough when 13l back in eighth in a claimer (sloppy track) 14 days ago; slumped a bit since winning a maiden claimer at Mountaineer Park last July and form could be levelling off; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	667/10	-
21/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	17/2	-
04/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	83/2	-
23/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	91/2	-
15/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	323/10	-
27/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	652/5	-

American Consulate

Jockey: Brandon Tapara Trainer: Kenneth Freeman Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 635-35

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten 8l) last month in a maiden claimer; has arguably shown improved form the last twice but yet to get off the mark and losing run stands at ten; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	167/10	-
13/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	24/5	-
18/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	74/5	-
30/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	73/10	-
10/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	261/10	-
21/09/24	Belterra Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	37/5	-

Munger

Jockey: Carlos Lugo Trainer: Alexis Lopez Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: /58-0

Comment: Finished last of 11 (Tampa Bay Downs) four months ago in a maiden claimer; yet to get off the mark and losing run stands at ten; layoff to overcome; greatly reduced claiming tag sends alarm bells ringing so hard to entertain.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	297/5	-
29/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	399/5	-
07/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	153/10	-
08/10/23	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	33/10	-
11/07/23	Fort Erie / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	15/4	-
10/03/23	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	18/5	-

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Mountaineer

02:05

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: FREE RAMBLING MAN looks set for a big run. He looks best placed to take advantage if the front-runners go too fast, while Big Way and Far From Home could run well too.

Big Way

Jockey: Alejandro Gomez Trainer: Jose Silva Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 4-223

Comment: Split Wiley T (second) and Barelystillcounts (last) five weeks ago upped to this distance putting in a solid effort to finish third in a claimer; managed just one success in his career to date but produced a string of consistent efforts; hard to ignore as has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	2/1	-
14/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	9/2	-
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	13/2	-
26/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	151/10	-
29/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	147/10	-
24/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	32/5	-

Free From Guilt

Jockey: Maikol Vilchez Trainer: Robert Inman Age/Wt: 5/8-3 F: 64376

Comment: Beaten 12l here over 6f (claimer) 21 days ago; poor strike-rate; easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	41/2	-
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	-

Standinginthefire

Jockey: Kyle Gilbert Trainer: Christophe Logston Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 7-57

Comment: Last of seven three weeks ago in a claimer; poor strike-rate; claiming value now drops to $4k; easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	103/10	-
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	389/10	-
10/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	517/10	-
27/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	22/1	-
02/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	321/10	-
24/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	314/5	-

Barelystillcounts

Jockey: Limber Flores Taboada Trainer: Juan Aguirre Age/Wt: 9/8-8 F: 2-7889

Comment: Just the one victory on his CV and may not have any more improvement left; off slowly at the start over 7f here (claimer) when beaten 12l (ninth of ten) 19 days ago; not hard to look beyond him as no longer in his pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	476/5	-
21/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	503/10	-
04/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	371/5	-
23/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	149/2	-
10/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	451/5	-
03/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	508/5	-

Far From Home

Jockey: Luis Tapara Trainer: Horacio Barbaran Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: -90846

Comment: Largely not been running well but grade looks suitable; held when sixth of ten two weeks ago in an allowance race; one to consider.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	871/10	-
26/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	33/2	-
19/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	518/5	-
23/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	548/5	-
05/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	701/10	-
02/02/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	247/5	-

Wiley T

Jockey: Bailey Weatherly Trainer: John Brown Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 7-862

Comment: Finished in front of two of these in a claimer upped to this trip when beaten just over 5l to finish second five weeks ago; been a while since he achieved his only career win; encouragement to be gleaned from latest effort so is capable of making an impact.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	79/10	-
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	107/5	-
23/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	287/10	-
05/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	277/10	-
20/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	28/5	-
25/04/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	157/2	-

Free Rambling Man

Jockey: Joe Stokes Trainer: Brendan Gilmartin Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 6-06788

Comment: Missed the frame (beaten 16l into eighth) in a claimer at Presque Isle Downs a week ago upped to 1m½f; he can be competitive at this level; claiming value now drops from $6.3k; difficult to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/06/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	131/5	-
26/05/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	37/10	-
26/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	46/1	-
02/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	92/1	-
17/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	257/10	-
28/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	51/5	-

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Mountaineer

02:30

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Firm preference is for R SPECIAL. She looks set to capitalise if the leaders go too fast, while Shida One certainly isn't out of it.

Way Of Appeal

Jockey: Ricardo Barrios Trainer: Khalil Cady Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 43-63

Comment: Has kicked on in her last couple of races; split a number of these rivals 19 days ago when beaten 8l in third in a maiden special weight; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	201/10	-
18/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	419/10	-
02/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	89/10	-
19/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	21/10	-
09/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	817/10	-
23/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	14/5	-

R Special

Jockey: Brandon Whitacre Trainer: Ronney Brown Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: -4463

Comment: Held when third beaten 13l (Parx, stumbled at the start) last month in a maiden claimer; stepped up on her last two starts; respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	23/10	-
21/04/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	133/10	-
09/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	157/10	-
09/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	37/20	-
29/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	119/4	-

Supermodel

Jockey: Kyle Gilbert Trainer: Jay Bernardini Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 0546

Comment: Still looking to open her account after four runs; could not manage better than sixth 19 days ago when separating a number of reopposing rivals in a maiden special weight; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	57/10	-
12/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	51/10	-
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	22/5	-
30/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	12 / 12	109/1	-

Spuns Kitten

Jockey: Luis Negron Trainer: John Shuler Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 052

Comment: Wasn't disgraced when runner-up of seven over 5½f here (maiden special weight) 19 days ago; lightly raced (this just her fourth race); hard to ignore.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	161/10	-
18/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	162/5	-
18/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	236/5	-

Shida One

Jockey: Alejandro Gomez Trainer: J Baird Age/Wt: 3/8-4

Comment: Running in first race; related to 1m½f winner Heart Spin; this doesn't look easy against experienced rivals so she could be one for another day.

Lastshotatlightnin

Jockey: Luis Tapara Trainer: J Baird Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 334-77

Comment: Winless with run of consecutive defeats standing at eight; finished behind three of these rivals three weeks ago when last of seven in a maiden special weight; this looks a fair heat so is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	84/5	-
18/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	101/10	-
11/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 5	19/5	-
16/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	73/10	-
23/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	5/1	-
10/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	2/1	-

Windsors Talent

Jockey: Bailey Weatherly Trainer: Joseph Musarro Age/Wt: 6/8-11

Comment: First public outing; shares a dam with Talent Expected, a 4½f winner; others look more obvious on paper; probably best watched.

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Mountaineer

02:55

Runners: 13 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: ZEALOUS STORM is the recommendation. He could capitalise if the leaders go too fast and can confirm superiority with Dancing King, The Groom's Jul and Union Branch who were behind him when last seen.

I'm Great Two

Jockey: Luis Tapara Trainer: J Baird Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 3-6977

Comment: Beaten 26l in a maiden special weight 13 days ago (sloppy track) upped to 1m; yet to get off the mark and losing run stands at 11; makes limited appeal as this looks a fair heat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	117/2	-
18/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	201/5	-
28/02/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	281/10	-
01/02/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	101/10	-
05/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	129/10	-
28/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	101/5	-

Zealous Storm

Jockey: Agustin Bracho Trainer: Jami Poole Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 22

Comment: Finished ahead of four of these 19 days ago when just denied in a maiden special weight; warrants plenty of respect as jockey's C&D record from low draws is useful.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 7	2/5	-
18/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 9	23/5	-

The Groom's Jul

Jockey: Jason Simpson Trainer: Devan Ewell Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 55-604

Comment: Yet to get off the mark and losing run stands at 13; not beaten that far in fourth (9l) in a maiden special weight splitting Zealous Storm, Dancing King and Union Branch 19 days ago; meeting some horses in good form and can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	547/10	-
28/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	143/2	-
13/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	114/5	-
24/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 5	141/10	-
11/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	63/5	-
26/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	29/1	-

Team Ramajama

Jockey: Andrew Ramgeet Trainer: Tina Ramgeet Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 6

Comment: Behind four of these rivals (at Mountaineer Park over 5½f) when beaten on his debut at 15-2 three weeks ago; first-time blinkers; excuses last time and should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 7	38/5	-

K's Red Bull

Jockey: Brandon Tapara Trainer: Kevin Fletcher Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 3-7

Comment: Split a number of these rivals when seventh of nine in April in a maiden special weight; deserves respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 9	32/5	-
03/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 6	43/10	-

Red Roscoe

Jockey: Brandon Whitacre Trainer: Marion Cuttino Age/Wt: 3/8-4

Comment: Recent workouts point to readiness; conceding experience to all his rivals; cannot be ignored.

Midnight Stroller

Jockey: Luis Negron Trainer: John Shuler Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 32-68

Comment: Defeats piling up (0-11); beaten 14l into eighth at Charles Town over 7f (maiden claimer) in April; should figure as he finished second at Mountaineer Park in November.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	115/2	-
18/01/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	56/5	-
28/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	28/5	-
24/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	6/1	-
11/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	104/5	-
01/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	47/5	-

Dancing King

Jockey: Ricardo Barrios Trainer: Jennifer Johnson Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 75-33

Comment: Solid effort 19 days ago when separating a number of reopposing rivals in a maiden special weight.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	7/2	-
18/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	47/2	-
03/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	373/10	-
21/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	441/10	-

Donald's Nation

Jockey: Alejandro Gomez Trainer: J Baird Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 034-9

Comment: Finished last of nine here over 4½f (maiden special weight) when he was behind a few of these in April on debut for this trainer; not yet off the mark in seven attempts although has finished third; hard enough to fancy as has not been seen doing much trackwork recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	96/5	-
05/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	24/5	-
28/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	69/5	-
01/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	292/5	-
20/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	136/5	-
05/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	651/10	-

Gc's Machenthunder

Jockey: Charle Oliveros Trainer: Carlos Inirio Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 6-

Comment: Behind several of these (wore blinkers) when last of six on his debut (C&D) at 6-5 in November; back from an absence here; progress needed on this second career run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
28/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 6	6/5	-

Sharpasadiamond

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Anthony Farrior Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 23

Comment: Ran respectably on his debut (4½f, Charles Town) at 3-1 two weeks ago; related to Stakes winner Goodness Gracious; tried over an additional 1½f now; yard going well a plus.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 10	2/1	-
06/06/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	2 / 8	31/10	-

Union Branch

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: John Shuler Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 706455

Comment: Attempting to open his account at the seventh time of asking; split a number of these rivals here over 5½f (maiden special weight) when beaten 13l 19 days ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	69/10	-
18/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	34/5	-
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	149/10	-
28/02/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	393/10	-
01/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	224/5	-
18/01/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	111/5	-

All Roads To Denis

Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez Trainer: Devan Ewell Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 6-663

Comment: Didn't run badly when 40-1 third just ahead of The Groom's Jul last month in a maiden claimer; hasn't been able to quite get his neck in front and still winless and defeats stacking up (25 on the bounce).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	371/10	-
18/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	657/10	-
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	114/5	-
05/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	33/10	-
28/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	43/5	-
13/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	234/5	-

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