Thistledown

17:50 - RESULT

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

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: SWEEPING GIANT is hard to look beyond. He likes to stalk the early speed and is in rude health, while Star Shopping and Panthera's Fate are more names to consider.

1st	1. Sweeping Giant Fav	8/11
2nd	5. Panthera's Fate 2nd Fav	3/1
3rd	2. Domi	20/1

Favourite

8/11

Sweeping Giant

Jockey: Ricardo Feliciano Trainer: James Canegata Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 3-3511

8/11

Comment: Bagged a seventh C&D win three weeks ago (13-8); performed at a higher level than this in his peak and goes for a hat-trick today; this is the only ride on the card for Ricardo Feliciano; he's a serious player as from low numbers over this C&D his jockey has an impressive record.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
10/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	51/10	-
20/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	7/2	-
03/10/24	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1/10	-

2nd Favourite

3/1

Panthera's Fate

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Johanna Urieta Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 671132

3/1

Comment: Has chalked up two wins from his last four; has been consistent of late; beaten a nose in a claimer two weeks ago; in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	9/5	-
21/04/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	89/10	-
18/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	16/5	-
01/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	7/2	-
08/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	23/5	-
23/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	19/10	-

Dr Jack Flyer

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Larry Reed Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 611416

13/2

Comment: Has achieved six wins from 17 career runs; last of six in an optional claimer 25 days ago; this is competitive and looks an unlikely winner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	39/10	-
11/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	37/10	-
26/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	3/1	-
04/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	41/10	-
04/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	41/10	-
24/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	34/5	-

Big Popper

Jockey: Roberto Perez Trainer: Jose Romero Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 651424

9/1

Comment: Far from disgraced (beaten just under 3l) in an allowance race last month; producing consistent form; a course winner; facing a testing assignment and unlikely to do better than a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	24/5	-
03/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	169/10	-
11/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	107/5	-
26/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	10/1	-
01/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	357/10	-
29/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	223/5	-

Star Shopping

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Nestor Rivera Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 6284

14/1

Comment: Four-time winner within the resume (from 5f-1m½f); didn't quite live up to market expectations at 4-5 when fourth here over 6f (claimer) dropped back in distance six weeks ago; possibilities.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	4/5	-
11/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	32/5	-
03/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	31/10	-
27/03/25	Turfway Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 12	254/25	-
01/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	168/25	-
30/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	177/100	-

Domi

Jockey: Anthony Rodriguez Trainer: Emily Szczepanski Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 6-46531

20/1

Comment: Ended losing spell in a claimer (muddy track) when a 3l winner 12 days ago; despite that Thistledown success, makes little appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	49/10	-
27/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	181/10	-
11/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	73/1	-
23/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	111/2	-
07/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	233/10	-
27/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	213/10	-

Thistledown

18:20 - RESULT

Runners: 5 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: PUFF'SMAGICDRAGON bids for a second course success and has rewarded supporters in the past. P H Factor and Hitsville could run well too.

1st	5. P H Factor 2nd Fav	13/8
2nd	6. Hitsville Fav	10/11
3rd	4. Little Vaquero	12/1

Favourite

10/11

Hitsville

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Jeffrey Radosevich Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 552353

10/11

Comment: Normally pretty consistent and successful three times from 5½f to 1m½f; good effort when beaten into third by 1½l in a claimer (bumped at the start) 27 days ago; tag has been dropped to $7.5k; trainer is ticking along nicely; can figure if confirming promise shown last time and boasts the best speed figure posted by any of this field in the last 12 months.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	2/1	-
08/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	7/5	-
11/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	9/10	-
01/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	19/10	-
05/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	18/5	-
23/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	32/5	-

2nd Favourite

13/8

P H Factor

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Nestor Rivera Age/Wt: 9/8-7 F: 19345

13/8

Comment: Ran below market expectations (favourite) when fifth last month (sloppy track) in a claimer; has managed 23 wins from 63 career runs; class dropper as runs for a $7.5k tag here; shortlisted.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	11/10	-
05/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	127/10	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	103/10	-
29/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	153/50	-
13/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	9/5	-
01/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	271/100	-

Mindship Q

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Michelle Winters Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: -3911

9/1

Comment: Out to complete a hat-trick; can boast winning form over this C&D; belied 9-1 price last month at Mountaineer Park in a claimer; encouraging jockey booking; higher claiming tag here so class rise to contend with; is passed over despite that win at Mountaineer Park.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	46/5	-
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	39/10	-
23/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	137/2	-
05/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	123/2	-
24/04/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	69/10	-
08/04/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	23/1	-

El Bambino

Jockey: Anthony Rodriguez Trainer: James Jackson Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 1461-

12/1

Comment: Gained narrow success in a claimer in September upped to 1m; managed two wins in his last four outings; returns from a break here; is respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	16/5	-
19/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	72/5	-
29/07/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	173/10	-
27/06/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/10	-
08/06/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	53/10	-
06/05/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	63/5	-

Little Vaquero

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Donaciano Gonzalez Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 153761

12/1

Comment: Easy claimer winner dropped back in distance last month; managed two wins in his last six outings; higher claiming tag here so up in class; despite that Thistledown success, hard to imagine him winning.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	27/10	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	10/1	-
10/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	117/10	-
26/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	43/5	-
12/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	43/1	-
26/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	101/10	-

Puff'smagicdragon

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Rey Mendoza Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 25421

Comment: Easy winner (8l, sloppy track) last month in a claimer; resume shows that he is a proven winner (seeking a fourth career win); plenty of appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	11/10	-
24/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	9/5	-
07/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	19/5	-
30/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	4/5	-
11/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	13/10	-
25/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	9/10	-

Thistledown

18:50 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: COUNTEVERYBLESSING is strongly fancied to prevail. He has won once over this C&D, while Big Truck is another for the shortlist.

1st	4. Big Truck Fav	5/6
2nd	2. Watchoutforweaver	12/1
3rd	5. Mister Mobil 2nd Fav	4/1

Favourite

5/6

Big Truck

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Larry Smith Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 142-3

5/6

Comment: One-time useful operator and admirably consistent; beaten 3½l last month when sent off 14-1 at Belterra Park in an allowance race; he shouldn't be far away with trainer in excellent form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	147/10	-
18/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	63/10	-
25/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	4 / 13	27/5	-
12/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	8/5	-
08/08/24	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	139/10	-
17/07/24	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	39/10	-

2nd Favourite

4/1

Mister Mobil

Jockey: Anthony Nunez Trainer: Ricardo Bailey Age/Wt: 8/8-7 F: -4282

4/1

Comment: Specialist here with nine wins; ran well enough to finish runner-up at 18-1 in a claimer last month upped to this trip; $50k claiming tag this time (up from $25k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	93/5	-
03/05/25	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	8 / 12	577/10	-
07/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	227/10	-
31/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	63/10	-
20/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	47/5	-
10/08/24	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	7 / 10	1383/10	-

Counteveryblessing

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Ivan Vazquez Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 465506

9/2

Comment: Out of the frame (beaten 9l in sixth) two weeks ago in an allowance race; every chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	159/10	-
03/05/25	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	11 / 12	223/10	-
19/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	32/5	-
27/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 10	63/2	-
04/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	28/5	-
24/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	179/10	-

Controller

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Timothy Hamm Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 14-774

5/1

Comment: Winner of five starts (range of trips from 5½f to 1m); not disgraced when fourth last month in a claimer; his best form stacks up so should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	29/10	-
04/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	131/10	-
09/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	39/5	-
17/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	22/5	-
05/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	29/10	-
17/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	23/2	-

Watchoutforweaver

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Oscar Romero Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 62342

12/1

Comment: Three-time winner in his career (from 6f-1m); has hit the frame in several recent runs; respectable effort to finish runner-up last month in a claimer; claiming value rises from $7.5k last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	1/1	-
03/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	104/5	-
02/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	1/1	-
06/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	9/5	-
03/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	43/5	-
05/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	137/5	-

Thistledown

19:20 - RESULT

Runners: 5 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: TWERK is strongly fancied to come out on top. She is a prolific distance winner and could benefit if the front runners set off too quick.

1st	5. Twerk Fav	1/1
2nd	6. Danza Magic	3/1
3rd	3. Fabulous Clown	20/1

Favourite

1/1

Twerk

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Richard Zielinski Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 533342

1/1

Comment: Smart performer at one stage and normally pretty consistent; finished ahead of four of these here over 5½f (claimer) when on the premises, finishing runner-up 21 days ago; latest effort was encouraging so has to be taken seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	12/5	-
28/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	16/5	-
09/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	24/5	-
24/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	113/10	-
10/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	5/1	-
29/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	74/5	-

2nd Favourite

5/2

Power Banker

Jockey: Victor Fernandez Trainer: Robert Cline Age/Wt: 9/8-11 F: 334324

5/2

Comment: Successful 15 times from 68 career runs; split a number of these rivals over 5½f here (claimer) when fourth beaten just over 5l last month; has claims if reproducing most recent effort.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	33/10	-
09/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	51/10	-
24/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	11/10	-
10/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	5/1	-
10/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	119/10	-
24/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	127/10	-

Danza Magic

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Ivan Calderon Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 253265

3/1

Comment: Split a number of these rivals in a claimer when beaten 9l in fifth last month; yard is ticking along nicely; may have to settle for supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	73/10	-
24/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	22/5	-
10/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	63/10	-
28/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	37/10	-
10/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	28/5	-
24/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	27/5	-

Jettin Pegasus

Jockey: German Terraza Trainer: Gary Johnson Age/Wt: 11/8-11 F: 6-68557

12/1

Comment: Good course-and-distance record (four wins); not beaten too far when seventh of nine in a claimer 35 days ago; others more persuasive as best days now look to behind her.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	244/5	-
09/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	327/10	-
24/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	459/10	-
05/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	378/5	-
29/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	487/5	-
03/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	399/10	-

Fabulous Clown

Jockey: Anthony Rodriguez Trainer: James Jackson Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 457-66

20/1

Comment: Last of six last month (behind four of these rivals) in a claimer; hasn't won for a while and no winning form at this trip; others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	193/5	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	153/10	-
29/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	109/5	-
11/10/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	53/10	-
29/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	49/10	-
07/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	9/5	-

Panamaniac

Jockey: Luis Gonzalez Trainer: Valerie Shanyfelt Age/Wt: 11/8-11 F: 44-53

Comment: Specialist here with 16 wins and resume shows that she is a proven winner (seeking a 23rd career win); split a number of these rivals when third beaten just over 3l last month in a claimer; can be in the mix if replicating most recent run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	7/2	-
28/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	32/5	-
18/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	4/5	-
09/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	39/5	-
01/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	77/10	-
03/07/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	7/5	-

Thistledown

19:50 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: RICHIESGOTGAME will be in the wings should the leaders go off too fast and has been a winner over this C&D. Only Get'n Better represents a threat.

1st	6. Richiesgotgame Fav	2/1
2nd	4. Only Get'n Better	11/2
3rd	5. Strike Appeal	11/2

Favourite

2/1

Richiesgotgame

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Nestor Rivera Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 56121

2/1

Comment: Comfortably landed seven-runner claimer last month; has managed ten wins from 39 career runs; clear chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	1/1	-
21/04/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 3	21/10	-
01/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	6/5	-
27/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	341/100	-
14/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	679/100	-
15/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	21/50	-

2nd Favourite

3/1

Kadesh

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Craig Sweeting Age/Wt: 8/8-7 F: 1124

3/1

Comment: Grade looks suitable and better than this level in his pomp; not beaten too far when fourth of six last month in an optional claimer; competitive shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	9/2	-
11/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	1/1	-
26/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	7/10	-
06/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/5	-
27/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	11/2	-
05/08/24	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	39/10	-

Reinvest

Jockey: Hector Berrios Trainer: Gary Johnson Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: -2143

3/1

Comment: Showing consistent form; a winner over C&D; split Strike Appeal and Kadesh three weeks ago when third, beaten just over 1l in an optional claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	41/10	-
21/04/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	33/10	-
08/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	32/5	-
29/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	1/2	-
19/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	36/5	-
06/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	12/5	-

Only Get'n Better

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Johanna Urieta Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 2321

11/2

Comment: Won in easy fashion in an allowance race 35 days ago on debut for this trainer; should give it a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	51/5	-
10/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	9/10	-
18/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	1/2	-
27/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	14/5	-
17/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	31/10	-
02/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	97/10	-

Strike Appeal

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Michelle Winters Age/Wt: 8/8-7 F: 3-51532

11/2

Comment: Admirable career strike-rate (14 from 47 to date) and has won eight times here; cracking effort in defeat when close second (had Reinvest and Kadesh behind) three weeks ago in an optional claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	347/10	-
21/04/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 3	18/5	-
26/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	21/5	-
06/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	17/5	-
24/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	5/2	-
17/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	23/5	-

Deep Faith

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Saul Morales Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 37151

25/1

Comment: Narrow success in a claimer upped to this distance 16 days ago; successful twice in his last three starts; the stable has enjoyed plenty of winners of late; despite that Thistledown success, not one to rely on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/1	-
21/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	19/5	-
22/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	18/5	-
12/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	21/2	-
03/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	71/10	-
26/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	31/10	-

Thistledown

20:20 - RESULT

Runners: 5 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: DRURY LANE is a firm selection. He may not have finished winning yet and the likely strong pace up front is a plus. Express Cruiser and Tapirs Valor are also shortlisted.

1st	2. Express Cruiser	4/1
2nd	4. Drury Lane 2nd Fav	13/8
3rd	5. Secret Trouble	20/1

Favourite

11/10

Tapirs Valor

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Timothy Hamm Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 17-14

11/10

Comment: Successful twice in his last four starts; not beaten too far when fourth of six at Gulfstream Park in March in a stakes; should get involved as he can go well fresh and down in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 6	92/5	-
12/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	16/5	-
07/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes / F	-	7 / 7	51/10	-
18/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	393/100	-
10/04/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 12	217/50	-

2nd Favourite

13/8

Drury Lane

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Jeffrey Radosevich Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 862-11

13/8

Comment: Has kicked on in his last couple of races and attempts to land a hat-trick; gained a just under 3l success last month (bumped at the start) in an allowance race; every chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	18/5	-
24/04/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	13/10	-
24/07/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	16/5	-
22/06/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	8/5	-
24/04/24	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	111/50	-
24/02/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	249/25	-

Express Cruiser

Jockey: Luis Gonzalez Trainer: Kim Puhl Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 224623

4/1

Comment: No wins at the trip but string of consistent efforts of late; ran well to finish third (beaten just over 3l) last month in an allowance race; should give it a bold bid as peak figure in the past year is the best in the field and the stable is in rude health.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	27/10	-
06/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	31/10	-
06/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming, Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	147/5	-
21/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	1/1	-
28/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	5/2	-
31/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	51/10	-

Falk

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Michelle Winters Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: -24

14/1

Comment: Beaten just under 2l two months ago when sent off 14-1 at Mahoning Valley in an allowance race; has winning form over this course and distance on the CV; quite a while since he tasted success; opposable as this looks a fair heat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	72/5	-
05/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 4	107/10	-
13/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	4121/100	-
15/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	677/10	-
08/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	601/10	-
07/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	229/10	-

Secret Trouble

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Nestor Rivera Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 6555

20/1

Comment: Has won here previously; largely disappointing since successful in an allowance optional claimer at Presque Isle Downs in October; close up behind Express Cruiser when fifth last month in an allowance race; is passed over as this looks a fair heat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	249/10	-
06/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	84/5	-
23/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	263/10	-
06/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	8/1	-
22/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	421/25	-
23/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	167/10	-

Vicki Rose

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez Trainer: Pavel Matejka Age/Wt: 5/8-4 F: 5-521

Comment: Shed maiden tag in a maiden claimer at Keeneland (sloppy track) five weeks ago; despite that Keeneland success, she can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	59/20	-
06/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	7/10	-
18/01/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 12	637/100	-
18/04/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	1239/100	-
29/03/24	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 11	63/10	-
17/02/24	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	47/5	-

Thistledown

20:50 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: NATIONAL DIAMOND looks set for a big run. She might find the race opens up for her with the likelihood of plenty of competition for the lead and has won over this C&D.

1st	1. National Diamond	9/2
2nd	4. Lady Fortune 2nd Fav	10/3
3rd	5. Truly Inclusive	9/2

Favourite

5/2

Quick Rendezvous

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Jeffrey Radosevich Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 2-16541

5/2

Comment: Three-time C&D winner, including last month when finishing ahead of six rivals (5-1); Jeffrey Radosevich's runners are going great guns at the moment; a likely player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	24/5	-
09/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	19/10	-
30/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	69/5	-
18/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	72/5	-
08/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/10	-
02/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	9/10	-

2nd Favourite

10/3

Lady Fortune

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Richard Zielinski Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 2-3582

10/3

Comment: Creditable effort when 12-1 second in an allowance race (sloppy track) last month; is passed over with previous efforts in this company suggesting she could struggle.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	119/10	-
24/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	28/5	-
10/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	2/1	-
29/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	15/2	-
16/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	43/10	-
18/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	237/10	-

National Diamond

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Nestor Rivera Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 161213

9/2

Comment: Has a good record at this venue, including three C&D wins; respectable effort (beaten just over 5l) when close behind Lady Fortune (sloppy track) in an allowance race last month; strong claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	23/5	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/5	-
03/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	9/5	-
24/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	21/10	-
05/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	126/5	-
10/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	39/10	-

Small Town Gossip

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: James Jackson Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 5575-1

9/2

Comment: Seems to be improving based on last two runs; won by just over 3l over 5½f here (maiden special weight) when registering her first success at the fifth time of asking 21 days ago; despite that Thistledown success, others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	9/10	-
16/09/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	22/5	-
22/07/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	29/5	-
04/07/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	49/10	-
17/06/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	67/10	-

Truly Inclusive

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Johanna Urieta Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 22-51

9/2

Comment: Has managed five wins from 20 career runs; got the job done by just under 3l over 5½f here (claimer) last month; step up to allowance company will make life tougher so others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	19/10	-
24/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	31/10	-
18/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/10	-
18/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	29/10	-
09/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	41/10	-
04/07/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	23/5	-

Exaltada

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Robert Gorham Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 19-5

15/2

Comment: Few miles on the clock with this her fourth race; not disgraced in fifth when dropped to this trip five weeks ago in an allowance race; could be in the mix as shown she can get her head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	17/5	-
26/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	9 / 10	173/5	-
09/10/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	23/2	-

Thistledown

21:20 - RESULT

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 5f 110y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: REDWINEANDWHISKEY is strongly fancied to come out on top. She was behind Lovebug last time but can now turn that form around and ran with credit last time. Bah Humbug and Honduras Passion can give the selection something to think about.

1st	1. Bah Humbug Fav	13/8
2nd	6. Redwineandwhiskey	9/2
3rd	8. She's So Sexy	9/1

Favourite

13/8

Bah Humbug

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Jeffrey Radosevich Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 146-5

13/8

Comment: Beaten 11l in fifth over 6f at Gulfstream Park (claimer) in January; returns from a layoff; more than capable if on song so likely to be thereabouts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	33/10	-
19/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 12	777/100	-
21/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	729/100	-
11/10/24	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	1107/50	-
15/09/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	11/2	-
31/08/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 12	8347/100	-

2nd Favourite

4/1

Lovebug

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Richard Zielinski Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 2-22313

4/1

Comment: Mostly consistent recently and signs of improvement on last two runs; far from disgraced (beaten just over 2l) in an allowance race when finishing ahead of a number of runners she faces three weeks ago; can be in the thick of things if replicating the best of her form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	57/10	-
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	3/10	-
30/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	2/1	-
12/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	6/5	-
29/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	23/10	-
05/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 5	1/1	-

Redwineandwhiskey

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Megan Fadlovich Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 245-44

9/2

Comment: Has won previously at this course; consistent lately; split a number of these rivals last month in an allowance race; latest effort was encouraging so likely to give a strong account.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	12/5	-
24/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	13/10	-
23/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	67/10	-
22/10/24	Finger Lakes / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	51/20	-
26/08/24	Finger Lakes / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	42/5	-
01/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	13/5	-

Honduras Passion

Jockey: Luis Gonzalez Trainer: Kim Puhl Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 445531

6/1

Comment: Has kicked on in her last couple of races; snapped losing run last month in a maiden special weight; flying form of stable an obvious plus and hard to dismiss.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	189/10	-
25/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	129/5	-
28/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	207/10	-
14/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	409/10	-
28/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	111/10	-
14/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	17/2	-

Frothy

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Jose Atala Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 42425

15/2

Comment: Has maintained her consistent level of form and can be a player at this level; solid effort in an allowance race splitting Lovebug, Redwineandwhiskey and She's So Sexy last month; she has a shout if building on last performance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	23/10	-
24/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	71/10	-
02/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	5/2	-
17/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	43/5	-
29/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	117/10	-
05/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	141/5	-

She's So Sexy

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Jeffrey Radosevich Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 26-76

9/1

Comment: Bumped at the start over 6f here (allowance race) splitting Lovebug, Redwineandwhiskey and Frothy three weeks ago when sixth of seven on debut for this trainer; she meets the required standard ability wise; cannot be ignored if replicating the best of her form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	7/2	-
02/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	4/1	-
12/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	2/1	-
27/09/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	6/5	-
17/08/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	23/10	-
14/07/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	6/5	-

Down In The Bayou

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Nestor Rivera Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 242767

20/1

Comment: Form has been a bit up and down of late; behind several of these when last of seven three weeks ago in an allowance race; meeting some horses in good form and easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	183/10	-
24/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	63/10	-
13/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	14/5	-
13/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	17/10	-
26/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	12/5	-
31/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	11/5	-

Morning Holiday

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Johanna Urieta Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: -876

25/1

Comment: Last of six over 6f at Turfway Park (claimer) in March; running on dirt for the first time; others are preferred as this could be a hot race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	1819/100	-
27/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	374/25	-
25/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	109/5	-
10/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	23/5	-
26/10/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	43/4	-
04/10/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	253/20	-

Daisy Jones

Jockey: Noel Vigil Trainer: Richard Zielinski Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 423-61

25/1

Comment: Appears to be on the upgrade judged on two most recent runs; things dropped right (muddy track) at Mahoning Valley in March when getting the job done by a head in a maiden claimer; faces a tougher test as she steps out of maiden claiming company passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	1/1	-
06/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	7/1	-
25/04/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	21/5	-
04/04/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	29/10	-
20/03/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 5	19/10	-
05/03/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	5/2	-

Go Jocelyn Go

Jockey: Roberto Perez Trainer: Omar Londono Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 0-105

Comment: This just her fifth race; out of the frame when fifth at Tampa Bay Downs four weeks ago in a claimer; others appeal more with hopes pinned on headgear sparking improvement.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	18/5	-
28/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	476/5	-
19/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	25/1	-
13/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	8/1	-