Mountaineer

22:00 - RESULT

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

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: TOO FRACING LUCKY is a two-time winner at this track and could see the likely strong pace tee things up nicely for him. Not So Holy and Mutakatif must be respected.

1st	4. Too Fracing Lucky Fav	15/8
2nd	7. Valentine Bug 2nd Fav	5/2
3rd	2. Roundball Rock	13/2

Favourite

15/8

Too Fracing Lucky

Jockey: Brandon Tapara Trainer: Eric Reed Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 1-9312

15/8

Comment: Has won here previously; has chalked up three wins from his last six; creditable effort to finish second upped to 7½f six weeks ago in an allowance race; much respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	19/5	-
16/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	1129/100	-
01/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	673/50	-
08/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	147/10	-
18/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	28/5	-
26/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	4/1	-

2nd Favourite

5/2

Valentine Bug

Jockey: Charle Oliveros Trainer: Jay Bernardini Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 36-141

5/2

Comment: Record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 11-49); got home in front by a short head over 7½f here (claimer) last month; despite that Mountaineer Park success, he can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	28/5	-
16/06/25	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	64/5	-
04/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	28/5	-
14/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	19/5	-
23/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	56/5	-
21/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	9/10	-

Mutakatif

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Paul Brown Age/Wt: 10/8-8 F: 21900-

9/2

Comment: Was tenth of 11, beaten 9l, over 1m at Horseshoe Indianapolis (allowance optional claimer) when dropped in distance last May; he meets the required standard ability wise; has a long absence to overcome; claiming value now drops to $15k; is respected given his record when fresh and has proved he knows how to win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/05/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	47/1	-
14/04/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	10 / 11	6899/100	-
31/03/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	3339/100	-
29/02/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	4183/100	-
31/01/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	2231/100	-
06/01/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	2959/100	-

Cigale

Jockey: Agustin Bracho Trainer: Juan Vazquez Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 8-65781

6/1

Comment: Got the job done by 2½l in a claimer last month; others more likely despite that win at Mountaineer Park.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	18/5	-
01/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	971/10	-
10/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	193/5	-
26/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	369/10	-
16/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	559/10	-
20/09/24	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	165/2	-

Roundball Rock

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Oscar Romero Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 921123

13/2

Comment: Has been consistent of late; successful twice in his last four starts; beaten a neck four weeks ago when sent off 12-1 at Thistledown in a claimer; claiming tag now upped from $12.5k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	117/10	-
12/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	9/1	-
23/05/25	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	3/5	-
14/05/25	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/5	-
07/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	24/5	-
24/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	1081/100	-

Canavall

Jockey: Marshall Mendez Trainer: Eddie Clouston Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 715-23

7/1

Comment: Not beaten that far in third (6l) over 5f here (claimer) 21 days ago; deeper waters here (in for $15k here, $12.5k tag last time); first attempt on turf; others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	57/10	-
10/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	37/10	-
26/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	183/10	-
02/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	11/10	-
14/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	7/2	-
17/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	1/1	-

Not So Holy

Jockey: J G Torrealba Trainer: Daniel Mckenzie Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 3-74272

Comment: Achieved only a sole win; second at Delaware Park when 4-5 in May (bumped at the start) in a stakes claiming; chance as recent performance was encouraging and drop into claiming grade should help.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/05/25	Delaware Park / Stakes, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	4/5	-
04/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	17/10	-
04/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	3/2	-
09/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	12/5	-
24/01/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	11/10	-
20/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	1/1	-

Mountaineer

22:25 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: MOREAU could capitalise if the leaders go too fast and is proven at the trip. Lucky Curlin and Great Escape are among the dangers.

1st	1. Tarhe 2nd Fav	5/2
2nd	4. Moreau	7/1
3rd	7. Battuta D'oro	10/1

Favourite

10/11

Couth

Jockey: Mauro Cedillo Trainer: Anthony Stephen Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 31-751

10/11

Comment: Won in easy fashion in an allowance race at Belterra Park last month; has chalked up two wins from his last four; has won at this track; despite that Belterra Park success, may have to settle for supporting role at best.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	3/5	-
21/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	19/10	-
25/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	2087/100	-
19/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	39/2	-
01/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	22/5	-
01/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	23/5	-

2nd Favourite

5/2

Tarhe

Jockey: Charle Oliveros Trainer: S Kintz Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 4-43181

5/2

Comment: A proven winner with a wins-runs record of 3-12; ran out a comfortable victor 28 days ago in an allowance race; despite that Mountaineer Park success, hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	2/5	-
27/05/25	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	49/10	-
26/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	103/10	-
04/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	119/5	-
02/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	159/10	-
27/04/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	12/5	-

Lucky Curlin

Jockey: Ricardo Feliciano Trainer: Benny Feliciano Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 251152

13/2

Comment: On target twice in his last four outings; has won here; beaten a short head last month in a claimer; should not be far away despite being up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	23/10	-
11/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	67/10	-
26/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	9/5	-
23/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	21/10	-
16/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	11/5	-
26/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	88/5	-

Moreau

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Justin Radosevich Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 1-13211

7/1

Comment: All career wins have come over this trip and seeking a hat-trick today; came out on top by 2l in an allowance race at Thistledown last month; should be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/07/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	4/5	-
05/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	8/5	-
13/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	9/10	-
28/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	9/5	-
23/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	3/5	-
19/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	1/10	-

Battuta D'oro

Jockey: Alejandro Gomez Trainer: Juan Vazquez Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 9-6511

10/1

Comment: On a hat-trick; won an allowance race by 1½l six weeks ago upped to 7½f; despite that Mountaineer Park success, one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	31/10	-
15/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	9/5	-
09/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	33/5	-
17/03/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	433/10	-
26/11/24	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	62/1	-
16/10/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	99/10	-

Surprise Boss

Jockey: Luis Negron Trainer: Juan Vazquez Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 908-54

25/1

Comment: Not won for some time now; finished fourth but wasn't beaten too far (6l) over 5½f here (allowance race) in May on debut for this trainer; is passed over with several rivals in good nick.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	487/10	-
16/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	357/10	-
30/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	197/2	-
11/09/24	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	339/5	-
18/05/24	Pimlico / Stakes / F	-	9 / 10	56/1	-
23/02/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	91/5	-

Great Escape

Jockey: Harry Hernandez Trainer: Robertino Diodoro Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 6-2447

Comment: Finished last of seven 53 days ago (Churchill Downs) in a claimer; although below par last time out, is better than that judged on previous efforts and successful four times from 28 career starts (7f-1m2f); switching to turf for the first time; if replicating best previous efforts one to be interested in.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	417/50	-
09/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	1393/100	-
26/01/25	Delta Downs / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	14/5	-
03/01/25	Delta Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	16/5	-
25/08/24	Century Mile / Stakes / F	-	6 / 9	41/20	-
13/07/24	Century Mile / Stakes / F	-	2 / 9	17/10	-

Mountaineer

22:50

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: LITTLE BIT OF THAT is expected to get the job done. She is a one-time winner at this track and is the one to beat based on her most recent effort.

Little Bit Of That

Jockey: Wesley Ho Trainer: Kent Knudsen Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 11-121

5/4

Comment: Better than this level in her pomp and has achieved 16 wins from 31 career runs; accounted for Larimar and Waterworks over 5½f here (starter allowance) on debut for new trainer when scoring with a bit in hand (sloppy track) two weeks ago; should make a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	13/10	-
27/06/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	11/10	-
07/03/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/10	-
05/12/24	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	1/10	-
31/10/24	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/10	-
29/09/24	Charles Town / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	1/2	-

Larimar

Jockey: Agustin Bracho Trainer: Eddie Clouston Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 211122

7/2

Comment: Respectable effort to finish second behind Little Bit Of That (sloppy track) two weeks ago in a starter allowance; a winner over C&D; is a player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	19/10	-
18/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	13/5	-
14/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	19/10	-
28/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 3	1/10	-
01/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	11/5	-
17/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	107/10	-

My Cajun Lady

Jockey: Ricardo Feliciano Trainer: Benny Feliciano Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 415333

7/2

Comment: Displayed a fair level of form when 6l third in an optional claimer at Thistledown six weeks ago upped to 1m; it's a plus that she 's dropping back to 6f so should not be ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/06/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	19/5	-
04/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	63/10	-
13/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	32/5	-
23/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	21/2	-
19/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	53/5	-
28/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	39/5	-

Miss Fussy Pants

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Nestor Rivera Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 213455

13/2

Comment: Beaten 9l in fifth in an optional claimer at Thistledown last month; has managed 11 wins from 39 career runs; higher claiming tag here so class rise to contend with; chance as boasts the best speed figure posted by this field in the last 12 months.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/07/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	143/5	-
18/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	24/5	-
28/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	21/10	-
07/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	2/1	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	27/10	-
05/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	39/10	-

Waterworks

Jockey: Yan Aviles Trainer: Eddie Clouston Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 21-243

9/1

Comment: Mostly consistent recently; winning form over C&D; finished third, beaten 8l by Little Bit Of That last month (sloppy track) in a starter allowance; others appeal more as no longer in her pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	31/10	-
18/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	7/2	-
14/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	3/1	-
28/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1/2	-
05/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	17/10	-
23/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	2/1	-

Redwhiteandtacos

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Jay Bernardini Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 442111

16/1

Comment: Generally consistent; this C&D holds no fears; beaten narrowly 47 days ago in an allowance race; concern she might not be fully tuned up so looks opposable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	73/10	-
11/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	32/5	-
12/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	33/10	-
28/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	17/10	-
11/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	29/10	-
19/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	14/5	-

Flag Woman

Jockey: Kyle Gilbert Trainer: Julia Gilbert Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 275-33

20/1

Comment: Creditable effort to finish third, beaten 1l here over 5½f (allowance race) three months ago, a race won by the reopposing Larimar; proven that she knows how to get her head in front (seeking a sixth win) but not seen the winners' enclosure for a while now (last win two years ago); not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	15/1	-
28/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 3	41/10	-
23/02/24	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	6/1	-
10/02/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes / F	-	7 / 9	14/1	-
13/01/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	32/5	-
21/10/23	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	27/10	-

Zip Code Envy

Jockey: Luis Gonzalez Trainer: Omar Londono Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 129513

Comment: Successful six times from 29 career runs; not disgraced when third in an optional claimer (Thistledown) 53 days ago; needs to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	12/5	-
28/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	29/10	-
30/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	20/1	-
15/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	43/2	-
28/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	27/10	-
19/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	9/10	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Mountaineer

23:15

Runners: 5 Distance: 1m 0f 110y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: SWEEPING GIANT gets a firm vote. He experienced traffic problems when last seen and a good pace up front will help him. Rhumjar is one to take seriously.

Rhumjar

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Anthony Farrior Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 591121

Comment: Managed two wins in his last three outings; bobbled at the start (Charles Town) when on the premises, finishing second last month (muddy track) in an optional claimer; looks likely to go well as from low numbers over this C&D his jockey has an impressive record.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/08/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	7/10	-
19/07/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	17/10	-
04/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	11/10	-
14/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	9/5	-
30/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	53/10	-
01/03/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	77/5	-

Florida Gator

Jockey: Brandon Whitacre Trainer: Jay Bernardini Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 753532

Comment: Resume shows that he is a proven winner (seeking a eighth career win); beaten narrowly last month in a claimer; passed over as now looks to be past his prime.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	16/5	-
01/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	5/1	-
24/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	41/5	-
09/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	54/5	-
14/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	131/10	-
28/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	21/5	-

Morning Thoughts

Jockey: Marshall Mendez Trainer: Anthony Farrior Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 525123

Comment: Finished just behind Rhumjar when third in an optional claimer at Charles Town (muddy track) on first run for current trainer two weeks ago; competitive shout if replicating the best of his form and peak figure in the past year is the best in the field.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	61/10	-
04/07/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	99/10	-
06/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	2/1	-
10/05/25	Pimlico / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	24/5	-
04/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	16/5	-
05/04/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	41/5	-

Rose's Pepino

Jockey: Charle Oliveros Trainer: Robert Inman Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 455736

Comment: A winner over this C&D; last of six in an allowance optional claimer at Finger Lakes last month; meeting some horses in good form and hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/07/25	Finger Lakes / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	79/10	-
18/06/25	Finger Lakes / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	54/5	-
04/06/25	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	7 / 8	267/4	-
21/05/25	Belterra Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	33/5	-
27/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	38/5	-
08/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	31/10	-

Shivaree

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Nestor Rivera Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 326465

Comment: Winner of eight races from 6f to 1m½f and he meets the required standard ability wise; made no impression, finishing fifth, despite being sent off favourite last month at Presque Isle Downs in a claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/07/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	1/1	-
21/06/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	63/10	-
09/06/25	Presque Isle Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	19/5	-
25/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	22/5	-
09/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	18/5	-
01/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	51/10	-

Hardmoneymuchachos

Jockey: Luis Negron Trainer: Jose Silva Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 344111

Comment: Gained a 2l success in a starter allowance 47 days ago; looking to complete a four-timer and multiple course winner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	8/5	-
10/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	1/2	-
03/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	16/5	-
14/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	77/10	-
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	4/1	-
20/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	41/10	-

Sweeping Giant

Jockey: Ricardo Feliciano Trainer: James Canegata Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 511115

Comment: Comfortably beaten when fifth at 1-2 at Thistledown over 1m (allowance race) last month; better than this level in his prime and has achieved 13 wins from 31 career runs; clear chance granted a bit more luck as didn't get the rub of the green last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/07/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	1/2	-
21/06/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	21/10	-
02/06/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/10	-
08/05/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	8/5	-
21/04/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 3	2/5	-
09/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	203/10	-

Royal Dragoon

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Johanna Urieta Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 2-67321

Comment: Got home in front by just over 1l over 1m at Thistledown (claimer) 52 days ago; a C&D winner; not hard to turn elsewhere despite that win at Thistledown.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	59/10	-
22/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	29/5	-
01/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	32/5	-
27/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	83/2	-
08/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	33/1	-
19/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	27/2	-

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Mountaineer

23:40

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 7f 0y Going: Fast

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Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: TOOLPUSHER has got a win to his name and could benefit if the front runners set off too quick. Lomachenko and Thought should also be on the premises.

Toolpusher

Jockey: Wesley Ho Trainer: Bernard Dunham Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 31-278

Comment: Was held in eighth at Penn National (yielding) last month in an optional claimer; he can be competitive at this level; needs to be taken seriously if replicating the best of his form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/07/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	31/10	-
16/05/25	Pimlico / Allowance / F	-	7 / 11	113/10	-
25/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 11	143/10	-
03/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	41/10	-
20/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	267/10	-
26/08/24	Ellis Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	193/20	-

Tap Em

Jockey: Alejandro Gomez Trainer: Carlos Inirio Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 555736

Comment: A while since his last success; last of six three weeks ago in a claimer; his best looks to be behind him and looks an unlikely winner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	21/5	-
24/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	18/5	-
09/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	137/10	-
26/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	131/5	-
30/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	323/10	-
29/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	463/10	-

Kakao

Jockey: Michael Pagan Trainer: Juan Vazquez Age/Wt: 3/7-11 F: 5-43445

Comment: Achieved only a sole win; came home fifth, beaten 11l, last month in an allowance race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 10	67/5	-
30/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	3/2	-
10/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	29/10	-
28/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	13/5	-
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	133/2	-
06/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	111/4	-

Crowned Jewel

Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez Trainer: Denis Cluley Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 4-6192

Comment: Went off 18-1 when good second over 1m here (allowance optional claimer, sloppy track) five weeks ago, eighth franked form since; has winning form over this course and distance on the CV; tag has been raised to $15k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	18/1	-
16/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	14/1	-
02/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	113/10	-
30/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	101/5	-
20/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	253/10	-
28/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	169/10	-

Thought

Jockey: Luis Negron Trainer: Marcus Kocijan Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 641314

Comment: Has achieved ten wins from 34 career runs; not beaten that far in fourth (6l) last month in a claimer; now eased in the grades (in for $15k); should prove competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	13/2	-
16/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	31/10	-
21/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	22/5	-
23/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	19/10	-
13/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	13/10	-
09/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	51/10	-

Dropkick Murphy

Jockey: Yuri Yaranga Trainer: Jeff Fletcher Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 765506

Comment: Unable to land a blow in sixth at Gulfstream Park six weeks ago in a claimer; useful in this grade but perhaps looks to have to reached his ceiling; now down in class (in for $15k from $35k); tackling an extra 1½f now.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	187/5	-
07/06/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	313/5	-
17/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	263/10	-
04/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	63/2	-
26/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	51/10	-
06/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	37/5	-

Lomachenko

Jockey: Brandon Tapara Trainer: Jay Bernardini Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 411623

Comment: Displayed a fair level of form when 6l third over 1m here (allowance race) last Monday; definitely of interest as best speed figure over the past year reads well comparatively.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	33/10	-
14/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	67/10	-
12/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	29/10	-
06/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	21/10	-
07/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/5	-
22/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	16/5	-

Skipperini

Jockey: Charle Oliveros Trainer: Eddie Clouston Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 418253

Comment: Useful in his prime and successful nine times from 39 career runs; fair effort when beaten 5l, finishing third of six last month (close behind Lomachenko) in an allowance race; should be thereabouts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	13/10	-
01/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	26/5	-
02/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	2/1	-
18/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	14/5	-
29/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	43/2	-
01/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	41/10	-

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