Thistledown

17:00

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: RED CHIPS rates a strong recommendation. He can keep the winning run going and has been a winner over this C&D, while His Royal Highness is another to consider.

His Royal Highness

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Robert Gorham Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 1215

Comment: Beaten 10l in a claimer splitting Swayback Mobil, Vecchi and So That's That three weeks ago; lightly raced (this just his fifth race); is respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	97/10	-
30/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	6/5	-
10/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	24/5	-
12/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	19/10	-

Swayback Mobil

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Rey Mendoza Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 2-1552

Comment: Wasn't disgraced when second of eight in a claimer last month; should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	9/1	-
07/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	25/1	-
18/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	173/10	-
09/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	11/10	-
27/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	17/2	-
10/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 12	161/10	-

Vecchi

Jockey: Ricardo Feliciano Trainer: Jeffrey Radosevich Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 110-43

Comment: Split a number of these rivals in a claimer putting in a solid effort to finish third last month; capable of making an impact.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	103/10	-
07/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	127/10	-
23/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	42/5	-
09/10/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	29/10	-
16/09/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	9/5	-
28/08/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	59/10	-

Marquitos M

Jockey: Anthony Rodriguez Trainer: Richard Rettele Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 61-53

Comment: Wasn't beaten that far when third (beaten just under 2l) three weeks ago in a claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	23/2	-
20/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	181/5	-
26/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1/1	-
11/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	104/5	-
26/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	87/2	-
09/10/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 10	721/10	-

Red Chips

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Jeffrey Radosevich Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: -55211

Comment: Has arguably shown improved form the last twice and on a hat-trick; scored by a slim margin in an allowance race two weeks ago upped to 1m; runs in claiming company for the first time; he's worth a go.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	7/2	-
14/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	13/10	-
29/04/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	13/5	-
26/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	3/1	-
12/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	37/10	-

So That's That

Jockey: Yan Aviles Trainer: Joseph Poole Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: -5127

Comment: Was held in seventh in a claimer when he was behind a few of these three weeks ago; has chalked up two wins from his last five; needs considering.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	5/2	-
07/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	69/10	-
11/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	23/10	-
15/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	57/10	-
27/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	1/5	-
28/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	8/5	-

Lone Boy

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Stephani Norris Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 8-8954

Comment: A while since he's been in the winners' enclosure (last win in 2022); fair effort when beaten 7l, finishing fourth of six over 1m½f at Belterra Park (allowance race) last Thursday; a few rivals look in good form so is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	197/5	-
28/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	293/5	-
08/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	407/5	-
13/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	383/5	-
09/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	303/5	-
06/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	423/5	-

Tempered Dream

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Richard Zielinski Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 470-82

Comment: Finished in front of two of these in a claimer when going close (sent off 14-1) last month.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	29/2	-
07/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	108/5	-
26/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	12 / 12	718/5	-
11/10/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	37/2	-
21/09/24	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	47/5	-
31/08/24	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	3/2	-

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Thistledown

17:28

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: TAPIRS VALOR is a strong pick. He is a frequent winner over this distance and he knows how to get his the job done, while Vodka N Gingerale is another for the shortlist.

Charleston

Jockey: Yan Aviles Trainer: Michael Rone Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 987824

Comment: A course winner; not beaten that far in fourth (6l) three weeks ago in an allowance race; may have to settle for supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	17/2	-
06/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	11/5	-
04/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	383/10	-
14/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	137/5	-
24/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	252/5	-
04/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	9 / 10	643/10	-

Drury Lane

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Jeffrey Radosevich Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 62-115

Comment: Finished last of five when close behind Tapirs Valor three weeks ago in an allowance race; managed two wins in his last three outings; likes this combination of C&D; stable going well a plus; has possibilities.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	11/10	-
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	-

Vodka N Gingerale

Jockey: Anthony Nunez Trainer: John Cannon Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 7-8731

Comment: Landed a narrow success in an allowance race two weeks ago; successful twice in his last six starts; looks likely to be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	7/10	-
13/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	157/10	-
27/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	309/100	-
01/02/25	Turfway Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	961/100	-
29/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	303/25	-
13/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	87/20	-

Quick Quick Whit

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 14334-

Comment: Brings winning C&D form to the table; recent form has a decent look to it; could not manage better than fourth in an allowance race in September upped to 1m; layoff to overcome; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	14/1	-
07/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	2/1	-
29/07/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	3/1	-
11/07/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	31/10	-
24/06/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	27/10	-
05/06/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	34/5	-

Silver Front

Jockey: Ricardo Feliciano Trainer: Shane Meyers Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 1439-

Comment: Beaten a long way in October at Charles Town (problems in the gate at the start) upped to 1m½f in an allowance optional claimer; returns from a layoff; has always come up a bit short at this level in the past so unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/10/24	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	59/2	-
07/09/24	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	213/10	-
23/08/24	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	269/10	-
13/08/24	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	29/5	-
27/07/24	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	663/10	-
25/05/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	359/10	-

Tapirs Valor

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Timothy Hamm Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 7-144

Comment: Promoted from last to fourth 19 days ago in an allowance race; managed two wins in his last five outings; major player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	1/1	-
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	-

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Thistledown

17:56

Runners: 12 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: DARK N DIRTY might find the race opens up for her with the likelihood of plenty of competition for the lead and can turn around placings with One Lady from last time they met. I Belong First and It's Browns Time are also shortlisted.

Gabadost

Jockey: Bailey Weatherly Trainer: Megan Fadlovich Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 335-68

Comment: Five of these rivals finished ahead of her in a maiden special weight when beaten 11l (eighth of ten) three weeks ago; not yet off the mark in six attempts although has finished third; this looks a fair heat so others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	41/1	-
08/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	14/5	-
09/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	46/5	-
07/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	11/5	-
08/10/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	13/5	-
24/09/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	108/5	-

Dark N Dirty

Jockey: Ricardo Feliciano Trainer: Louis Ruberto Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 3-3

Comment: Split a number of these rivals in a maiden special weight when involved in the finish three weeks ago; related to Stakes winner Buckeye Bullet; leading contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
27/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 10	47/10	-
09/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 7	23/10	-

It's Browns Time

Jockey: Joam Toledo Trainer: Robert Guciardo Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 4

Comment: Good debut effort three weeks ago when fourth by half a length over C&D; hard to dismiss if replicating initial run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
27/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 10	28/5	-

I Belong First

Jockey: Anthony Nunez Trainer: Megan Fadlovich Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 44-

Comment: Not beaten too far when fourth of six at Mahoning Valley in November in a maiden special weight; returning from a layoff here; needs considering with a little experience under her belt.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
07/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 6	7/5	-
10/10/24	Thistledown / Stakes / F		-	4 / 6	9/1	-

Isa Fortress

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Richard Rettele Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 6

Comment: Finished last and beaten 24l first time out (wearing blinkers) over 5½f here at 11-2 two weeks ago; could improve although needs to.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
09/06/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 6	53/10	-

Moon Dreams

Jockey: Miguel Martinez Trainer: Johanna Urieta Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 73

Comment: Beaten 18l in third (sloppy track) four weeks ago in a maiden claimer; hard to make a case for her.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
22/05/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	3 / 5	15/2	-
20/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 7	183/10	-

Mon Minou

Jockey: Victor Fernandez Trainer: Robert Cline Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 38

Comment: Had three of these ahead of her when beaten 21l last month in a maiden special weight; should be more streetwise; cannot be ignored.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 9	5/1	-
21/04/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 7	79/10	-

Lizzy's Dream

Jockey: Lexander Sanchez Trainer: Alejandro Mendieta Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 5357

Comment: Last of seven at Belterra Park 15 days ago upped to 1m½f in a stakes; four-race maiden though does have a third place to her name; Lexander Sanchez a noteworthy booking; now tackles shorter distance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Belterra Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 7	366/5	-
27/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	47/10	-
08/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	11/5	-
12/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	417/10	-

Shemitebeaporche

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Danny Bird Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 2347

Comment: Split a number of these rivals when seventh of ten three weeks ago in a maiden special weight.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	451/10	-
20/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	86/5	-
06/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	19/5	-
05/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	14/1	-
24/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	41/2	-
18/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	148/5	-

Pleasure Pearl

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Ivan Calderon Age/Wt: 3/8-7

Comment: Related to multiple race winner Shake The Frost (6f-1m); has plenty of trackwork under her belt; chance with signs of encouragement in profile and her sire gets speedy types.

Crack A Smile

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Robert Gorham Age/Wt: 3/8-7

Comment: Trainer has a good record with newcomers here; can be in the thick of things with signs of encouragement in profile.

One Lady

Jockey: Mauro Cedillo Trainer: Jacinto Lopez Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 7-422

Comment: Had five of these rivals behind her in a maiden special weight when close runner-up last month; entitled to respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	53/10	-
08/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	187/10	-
21/04/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	189/10	-
24/09/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	91/5	-

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Thistledown

18:24

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SWEEPING GIANT is a confident pick. He finished ahead of Panthera's Fate and Big Popper when last seen and a good pace up front will help him.

Big Popper

Jockey: Roberto Perez Trainer: Jose Romero Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 514245

Comment: Successful four times from 36 career starts (6f-1m½f); has won at this track; no threat to winner, Sweeping Giant, here 19 days ago (finished fifth) in an optional claimer; hard enough to fancy as this is a fairly competitive event.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/06/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	41/5	-
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	-

Strike Appeal

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Michelle Winters Age/Wt: 8/8-7 F: 515323

Comment: Multiple course winner and a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 14-48; third 19 days ago, only beaten just under 2l, when behind the reopposing Richiesgotgame in an optional claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/06/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	19/5	-
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	-

Ice Blast

Jockey: Anthony Nunez Trainer: Nestor Rivera Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 5-12423

Comment: Likes this combination of C&D; not beaten too far (just over 4l) over 6f here (optional claimer) two weeks ago; now over an extra 2f.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	53/10	-
12/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	11/5	-
01/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	9/10	-
06/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	3/10	-
24/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	19/10	-
17/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	13/5	-

Shivaree

Jockey: Israel Rodriguez Trainer: Juan Arriagada Age/Wt: 8/8-7 F: 3264

Comment: Eight-time winner in his career (from 6f-1m½f); not beaten that far in fourth (just under 5l) at Presque Isle Downs 12 days ago in an optional claimer; now looks to be past his prime and hard to recommend.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
18/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	29/10	-
21/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	23/10	-

Sweeping Giant

Jockey: Ricardo Feliciano Trainer: James Canegata Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 3-35111

Comment: Performed at a higher level than this in his peak and looking to complete a four-timer; boosted C&D record to eight from 11 19 days ago; much respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
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	-

Richiesgotgame

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Nestor Rivera Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 61211

Comment: Scored by a slim margin in an optional claimer three weeks ago; on a hat-trick and record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 11-40); can be in the thick of things.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/06/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	8/5	-
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	-

Panthera's Fate

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Johanna Urieta Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 711322

Comment: Produced a string of consistent efforts and going for a third win this year; behind Sweeping Giant in an optional claimer when beaten just over 4l to finish second three weeks ago on debut for this trainer; needs considering as his peak speed figure over the past year puts him clear.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/06/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	2/1	-
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	-

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Thistledown

18:52

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: RENEWED is strongly fancied to come out on top. She can confirm superiority with Anotherwinner.

Reasons We Drink

Jockey: Yan Aviles Trainer: Justin Radosevich Age/Wt: 3/8-7

Comment: First racecourse start; would be a surprise to see this one figure as this doesn't look straightforward against rivals with experience.

Vesper Martini

Jockey: Anthony Nunez Trainer: Megan Fadlovich Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 2

Comment: Wasn't disgraced on her debut when runner-up of eight (5½f, here) last month; not much between her and Anotherwinner (fourth) on that result; can be in the thick of things if confirming promise shown first time up.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 8	4/1	-

A Thousand Prayers

Jockey: Israel Rodriguez Trainer: Nestor Rivera Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 6-54545

Comment: Yet to open her account after nine starts; last of five in a maiden special weight at Belterra Park 15 days ago; a few rivals look in good form so not easy to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Belterra Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 5	51/5	-
22/05/25	Belterra Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	61/10	-
27/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	81/5	-
04/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	9/2	-
24/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 5	257/10	-
27/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	107/10	-

S'mor Crafty

Jockey: Joam Toledo Trainer: Robert Guciardo Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 57-

Comment: Last of seven at Mahoning Valley in October in a maiden special weight; returns from a layoff; hard to make a case for her.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
26/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 7	41/1	-
09/10/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 7	373/10	-

Jemel

Jockey: Roberto Perez Trainer: Richard Rettele Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 7-3

Comment: Not disgraced when third of six over 5½f here (maiden special weight) 12 days ago; others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
09/06/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 6	137/5	-
09/09/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 7	153/5	-

Illuminate

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Timothy Hamm Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 43-

Comment: Finished third but wasn't beaten too far (7l) in September in a maiden special weight; returns from a layoff here; looks likely to go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
16/09/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 7	9/1	-
28/08/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 8	8/1	-

Anotherwinner

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Justin Radosevich Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 47-44

Comment: Couldn't land a blow when fourth of seven 23 days ago behind Renewed, in a maiden special weight; related to Stakes winner Here's The Spider; if replicating best previous efforts needs to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	56/5	-
12/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	229/10	-
28/08/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	293/10	-
14/08/24	Belterra Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 5	119/10	-

Renewed

Jockey: Chelsey Keiser Trainer: David Wolochuk Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 5-2

Comment: Minor honours when 5-4 last month, finished ahead of Anotherwinner in a maiden special weight; should have every chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 7	13/10	-
07/08/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 6	21/10	-

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2nd Favourite

Thistledown

19:20

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: HONDURAS PASSION is taken to reverse placings with those she reopposes and is going for her second course success. Blue Dazzler and Chapter And Verse could run well too.

Not Today

Jockey: Victor Fernandez Trainer: Kevin Ray Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 6464-

Comment: Finished fourth, beaten a fair way in an allowance race when dropped down to this distance in September; just the one victory on her CV; returns from a break here; makes limited appeal with several rivals in good nick.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	269/10	-
15/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	12/5	-
29/07/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	107/10	-
11/07/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	92/5	-
22/06/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 10	342/5	-
30/05/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	79/10	-

Lovebug

Jockey: Noel Vigil Trainer: Richard Zielinski Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 223138

Comment: Behind three of these when beaten 17l (eighth of nine) 19 days ago in an allowance race; facing a testing assignment and can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	61/10	-
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	-

Chapter And Verse

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Michael Rone Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 483321

Comment: Has found improvement of late; broke her duck at the seventh attempt when winning by just over 1l (sloppy track) in April (Oaklawn Park) in a maiden claimer; cannot be ignored.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	8/5	-
22/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	14/5	-
01/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	27/5	-
17/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	21/10	-
02/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	51/10	-
03/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	187/10	-

Honduras Passion

Jockey: Luis Gonzalez Trainer: Kim Puhl Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 455315

Comment: Was held in fifth in an allowance race splitting She's So Sexy, Frothy and Lovebug three weeks ago; can be a player at this level and has found improvement of late; clear chance if excused most recent run as achieved maiden special weight success two runs back and has proved she knows how to win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	15/1	-
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	-

Khnum

Jockey: Andrew Ramgeet Trainer: Tina Ramgeet Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 1

Comment: Narrow winner on her debut (4½f, Mountaineer Park) at 8-1 20 days ago; could improve although needs to despite the last time out success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
02/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 7	81/10	-

She's So Sexy

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Jeffrey Radosevich Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 6-763

Comment: Had a number of these behind her here over 5½f (allowance race) when well held third three weeks ago; Jeffrey Radosevich's runners are going great guns at the moment; definitely of interest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	89/10	-
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	-

Frothy

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Jose Atala Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 24254

Comment: Split a number of these rivals over 5½f here (allowance race) when beaten 11l (fourth of nine) 19 days ago; in good form before making a backwards step last time out; should be in the mix if replicating best previous efforts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	69/5	-
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	-

Baytown Butterfly

Jockey: Marshall Mendez Trainer: Paul McEntee Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 39006

Comment: Beaten 12l into sixth over 5½f at Laurel Park (allowance optional claimer) 20 days ago; you have to go back a fair way to find her only win; is passed over given this looks a decent race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	213/10	-
02/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	3713/50	-
12/04/25	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	11 / 12	3701/50	-
29/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	9 / 9	496/5	-
28/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	45/2	-
23/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	1/1	-

Blue Dazzler

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Kim Puhl Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 345741

Comment: Opened her account when winning by a short head two weeks ago in a maiden special weight; has arguably shown improved form the last twice; has to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/06/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	9/10	-
13/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 5	3/10	-
26/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	12/1	-
23/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	53/10	-
09/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	81/10	-
02/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	129/10	-

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2nd Favourite

Thistledown

19:48

Runners: 12 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: RIVER BYE is fancied for this. He is taken to confirm the placings with My For O One Kay and the abundance of pace up front enhances his claims.

River Bye

Jockey: Joam Toledo Trainer: Kim Puhl Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 222-2

Comment: Second when 9-10 in a maiden special weight in front of My For O One Kay five weeks ago; lightly raced (this just his fifth race); in with a big shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	9/10	-
07/10/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	37/10	-
28/08/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	12/5	-
07/08/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	16/5	-

My For O One Kay

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Tina Casalinova Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 9

Comment: Well behind the runner-up, River Bye, when beaten 35l on his debut (C&D) at 33-1 last month; could improve although needs to.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
14/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	9 / 9	166/5	-

Music Mo

Jockey: Lexander Sanchez Trainer: Alejandro Mendieta Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 6

Comment: Finished last of six on his debut at Belterra Park at 12-1 44 days ago; runners from this stable often improve from their debut; hard to make him a bet based on first race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Belterra Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 6	121/10	-

Lucky's Prize

Jockey: Edgar Paucar Trainer: J Baird Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: P-74

Comment: Respectable effort to finish fourth, beaten just over 4l at Mountaineer Park last month in a maiden special weight; this just his fourth race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	29/1	-
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	213/10	-
09/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	P / 9	733/10	-

Dude The Legend

Jockey: Irwin Rosendo Trainer: Johanna Urieta Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 367634

Comment: Patchy form recently and winless with run of consecutive defeats standing at 11; couldn't land a blow when fourth of eight finished just ahead of Flaring Song upped to 1m two weeks ago in a maiden special weight; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/06/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	287/10	-
26/05/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	78/5	-
10/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	179/5	-
26/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	177/5	-
12/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	15/2	-
11/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	7/1	-

Flaring Song

Jockey: Bailey Weatherly Trainer: Danny Bird Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 2242P

Comment: Failed to complete over 1m here (maiden special weight) two weeks ago; signs of improvement on last two runs; hard to dismiss.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/06/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	P / 8	13/10	-
14/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	79/10	-
10/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	2/1	-
26/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	37/10	-
12/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	43/5	-
08/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 11	106/5	-

Aroundtheriverbend

Jockey: Chelsey Keiser Trainer: Deborah Keiser Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 7

Comment: Held on his debut (at Thistledown over 5½f) at 40-1 53 days ago; deserves respect as his experience should be an asset.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 10	421/10	-

Tyson's Lil' Star

Jockey: Luis Gonzalez Trainer: Valerie Shanyfelt Age/Wt: 3/8-7

Comment: Sibling of Val's Twinstar (6f winner); trackwork in the book allays fitness concerns; is respected with signs of encouragement in profile and his sire suggests the distance might suit.

Moonlite Dance

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: John Erdel Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 5

Comment: Not disgraced on his debut (22-1) five weeks ago when not far behind Flaring Song over C&D; if backing up initial run has claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
14/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 9	227/10	-

Grits N Gravy

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Jevon Crumley Age/Wt: 3/8-7

Comment: Shares a dam with Zashixiarayan, a 6f winner; has plenty of trackwork under his belt; needs to be respected with signs of encouragement in profile and his sire suggests the distance might suit.

Dixie's Memory

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Justin Radosevich Age/Wt: 3/8-7

Comment: Regular trackwork dispels any fitness concerns; related to multiple race winner Judge Head (5f-1m); is capable of making an impact.

Lucy's First Song

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Joshua Langley Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 8-

Comment: Beaten on his debut 404 days ago over C&D; returns from a lengthy absence; could improve but still hard to see him winning here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
13/05/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 8	26/1	-

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2nd Favourite

Thistledown

20:18

Runners: 12 Distance: 1m 0f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: VILLIAN gets the vote. He has been admirably consistent of late and has won once over this C&D, while Reigning Dream and Shadowy are interesting.

C V Dynamic

Jockey: Samuel Bermudez Trainer: Agustin Gonzalez Age/Wt: 4/8-5 F: 3-4173

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Belterra Park (beaten 8l) in an allowance race five weeks ago; all his victories have been gained at a lower level; chance if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success and he can take this step up in class in his stride.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/05/25	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	27/10	-
03/05/25	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	7 / 12	407/10	-
02/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	5/1	-
11/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	74/5	-
19/06/24	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 4	17/5	-
07/06/24	Belterra Park / Stakes / F	-	8 / 10	133/2	-

Little Toy Guns

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Joseph Poole Age/Wt: 5/8-5 F: 7-22155

Comment: Yet to win a race of this value; not beaten too far when fifth of six two weeks ago in an allowance race; this represents a step up in class so passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	121/5	-
03/05/25	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	5 / 12	469/10	-
09/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	43/5	-
19/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	16/5	-
27/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	3/2	-
17/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	227/5	-

Reigning Dream

Jockey: Victor Fernandez Trainer: Richard Zielinski Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 22221

Comment: Wins achieved at a lower level; scored narrowly in an allowance race last month; more on his plate but is a player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	8/5	-
23/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	19/10	-
02/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	1/2	-
18/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	3/5	-
03/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	9/2	-
30/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	17/10	-

Big Truck

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Larry Smith Age/Wt: 7/8-5 F: 142-31

Comment: Achieved plenty of success against this sort of company; narrow winner of a claimer beating Watchoutforweaver and Mister Mobil three weeks ago; with more on his plate looks risky.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	3/5	-
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	-

Watchoutforweaver

Jockey: Mauro Cedillo Trainer: Oscar Romero Age/Wt: 5/8-5 F: 23422

Comment: Encouraging effort when second in a claimer on his debut for new trainer behind Big Truck 19 days ago upped to 1m; often been there or thereabouts lately; has never won a race of this value; this represents a step up in class so he faces an uphill struggle.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	114/5	-
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	-

May Mayhem

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Jeffrey Radosevich Age/Wt: 4/8-5 F: 266-63

Comment: Third, not beaten that far (20-1) over 6f here (claimer) three weeks ago; possesses winning form at this track; all his wins achieved at a lower level; facing a tougher assignment than last time, has questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	97/5	-
03/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	48/5	-
26/09/24	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	6 / 7	91/10	-
30/08/24	Belterra Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 12	113/5	-
19/07/24	Belterra Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 9	61/10	-
22/06/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	39/5	-

Mister Mobil

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Ricardo Bailey Age/Wt: 8/8-5 F: 42823

Comment: Third behind Big Truck three weeks ago in a claimer; a nine-time course winner but all his wins have been at a lower level; he can be taken on as facing a tougher assignment this time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	23/5	-
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	-

Lust For Life

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Michael Rone Age/Wt: 4/8-5 F: 31-136

Comment: Problems at the start (bobbled) over 6f here (allowance race) when last of six (not far behind Little Toy Guns) two weeks ago; has chalked up three wins from his last six; placed in a stakes last month; more on his plate this time but must be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	3/1	-
03/05/25	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	3 / 12	53/10	-
16/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	14/5	-
09/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	21/10	-
06/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	4/5	-
04/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	11/10	-

Oklahoma Joe

Jockey: Israel Rodriguez Trainer: Nestor Rivera Age/Wt: 5/8-5 F: 437321

Comment: Likes it here (three wins); landed a narrow success in a claimer last week; others more persuasive with tougher test on the cards.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	41/10	-
28/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	37/10	-
07/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	69/10	-
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	69/5	-
31/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	3/5	-
04/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	34/5	-

Ollie's Folly

Jockey: Yan Aviles Trainer: Michael Rone Age/Wt: 4/8-5 F: 1-4421

Comment: Got home in front by 1½l with Oklahoma Joe and May Mayhem behind last month in a claimer; season-ticket holder here with four wins but wins have come at a lower level; passed over with more demanding test in store.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/5	-
07/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	47/10	-
21/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	4/1	-
19/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	77/5	-
17/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	11/10	-
14/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	61/10	-

Shadowy

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Timothy Hamm Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 2-110

Comment: Finished last of ten (Belterra Park) 15 days ago in a stakes; managed three wins in his last six outings; a stakes winner last month at this track; he should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Belterra Park / Stakes / F	-	10 / 10	71/10	-
03/05/25	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	1 / 12	1/1	-
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	17/10	-
22/06/24	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	1/5	-
07/06/24	Belterra Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 10	7/10	-
09/05/24	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 4	1/20	-

Villian

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Timothy Hamm Age/Wt: 4/8-5 F: 121-22

Comment: Finishing runner-up was a good effort (Belterra Park) 15 days ago upped to this distance in a stakes; winning form over C&D; has been consistent of late; a leading contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Belterra Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 9	13/2	-
03/05/25	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	2 / 12	14/1	-
17/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	7/5	-
25/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	2 / 13	71/10	-
26/09/24	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	8/5	-
30/08/24	Belterra Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 12	6/1	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Thistledown

20:57

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 1f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: FORTISSIMO is a firm choice. He has been holding his form well and could see the likely strong pace tee things up nicely for him.

Fortissimo

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Timothy Hamm Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 113-22

Comment: Yet to taste defeat at this track, winning on all two visits; ran well to finish second (beaten 1l) over 1m½f at Belterra Park (stakes) when finishing ahead of a number of runners he faces two weeks ago; leading contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Belterra Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	8/5	-
09/05/25	Belterra Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 6	17/5	-
26/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	3 / 8	1/2	-
24/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	1/10	-
10/08/24	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	1/5	-
19/07/24	Belterra Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	1/5	-

Boots Malone

Jockey: Joseph Ramos Trainer: Robert Gorham Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 1-1215

Comment: On target three times in his last five outings; a winner of a stakes last month; split a number of these rivals at Belterra Park two weeks ago upped to 1m½f when fifth beaten just over 2l in a stakes; in with a shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Belterra Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	12/5	-
09/05/25	Belterra Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	4/5	-
03/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	2 / 4	2/5	-
18/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	6/5	-
27/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	7/10	-
26/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	P / 8	41/5	-

Bigpiclittlepic

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Joseph Poole Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 323643

Comment: Creditable third, beaten just over 1l, of seven over 1m½f at Belterra Park (stakes) splitting Fortissimo, Music Jewel and Boots Malone 15 days ago; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role as not in the habit of winning recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Belterra Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	293/10	-
12/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	147/10	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	37/5	-
03/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	3/2	-
03/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	23/10	-
15/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	17/10	-

Music Jewel

Jockey: Lexander Sanchez Trainer: Alejandro Mendieta Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 7754

Comment: Split a number of these rivals at Belterra Park over 1m½f (stakes) posting a respectable display to finish fourth on first outing for new trainer 15 days ago; lightly raced with this just his fifth appearance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Belterra Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 7	45/2	-
02/05/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	1079/10	-
13/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	152/5	-
15/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	55/1	-

Ed's Reward

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Timothy Hamm Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 312-46

Comment: Split a number of these rivals in a stakes two weeks ago at Belterra Park when beaten 8l upped to 1m½f; has won here; almost victorious in a stakes in October; needs to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Belterra Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 7	38/5	-
09/05/25	Belterra Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 6	141/10	-
26/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	2 / 8	219/10	-
18/09/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	11/5	-
28/08/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	13/2	-
23/07/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	11/2	-

Judy's Comet

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Richard Zielinski Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 2-23113

Comment: Bumped at the start in an allowance race when beaten 10l (third of five) 14 days ago; generally consistent; managed two wins in his last three outings; this represents a step up in class so looks an unlikely winner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	9/2	-
03/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	16/5	-
13/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	19/10	-
27/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	26/5	-
24/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 5	2/1	-
16/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	69/10	-

Lo Bug

Jockey: Noel Vigil Trainer: Richard Zielinski Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 11144

Comment: Producing consistent form and won a stakes three months ago; finished fourth but only beaten 3l 15 days ago (Belterra Park) in a stakes; the only filly in the race; has to be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Belterra Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 7	19/2	-
08/05/25	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	4 / 9	62/5	-
20/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	1 / 9	4/5	-
05/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	2/1	-
06/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	9/10	-
26/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	11/5	-

Superwolf

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Robert Gorham Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 1-2137

Comment: Finished last of seven in a stakes two weeks ago at Belterra Park when behind a number of the horses he faces here upped to 1m½f; has won here previously; in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Belterra Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 7	7/2	-
09/05/25	Belterra Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 6	2/1	-
03/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	1 / 4	17/10	-
18/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	17/10	-
26/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	1 / 8	39/10	-
03/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	16/5	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Thistledown

21:48

Runners: 12 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: AUTHORITARIAN GIRL is a firm selection. She has every chance with winning C&D form and can confirm placings with Lemon Mousse and Kiss Valentina, who were behind her when last seen.

Authoritarian Girl

Jockey: Luis Gonzalez Trainer: Marco Ibarra Age/Wt: 4/8-5 F: 111-21

Comment: Three-time C&D winner, including last time when finishing ahead of eight rivals (1-2); leading claims despite this step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	1/2	-
07/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	21/10	-
29/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	23/10	-
30/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	39/10	-
31/07/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	23/5	-
19/06/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	26/5	-

Queenofthebuckeye

Jockey: Ricardo Feliciano Trainer: Louis Ruberto Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 5-11351

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	5/1	-
12/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	69/5	-
24/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	41/5	-
31/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	11/5	-
06/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	17/10	-
26/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	15/2	-

Lofty Cowtown

Jockey: Anthony Nunez Trainer: Megan Fadlovich Age/Wt: 5/8-5 F: 16-761

Comment: Five-time course winner; narrow winner of a claimer (sloppy track) when accounting for two of these at Mahoning Valley in March; this represents a step up in class so easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	14/5	-
10/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	193/10	-
25/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	36/1	-
11/10/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	65/2	-
19/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	17/10	-
10/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	81/10	-

Kiss Valentina

Jockey: Yan Aviles Trainer: Raquel Castro Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 515433

Comment: Produced several respectable runs lately; wins have come at a lower level; could not compete with Authoritarian Girl when third two weeks ago in a claimer; hard to fancy as this is a tougher test.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	347/10	-
21/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	52/5	-
05/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	23/5	-
02/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	17/1	-
11/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	6/1	-
01/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	67/10	-

Miz Keeta

Jockey: Joseph Ramos Trainer: Robert Gorham Age/Wt: 4/8-5 F: 5525-6

Comment: Missed the frame (beaten 13l into sixth) in an allowance race (not far behind Salute The Kid) when dropped down to this distance five weeks ago; hit the bar in a stakes in November and resume shows that she is a proven winner (seeking a fifth career win); this represents a step up in class but should give it a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	68/5	-
19/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	5 / 10	1/1	-
14/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	2 / 13	27/5	-
20/09/24	Belterra Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 12	11/10	-
30/08/24	Belterra Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 9	8/5	-
28/06/24	Belterra Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 10	23/5	-

Salute The Kid

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Richard Rettele Age/Wt: 5/8-5 F: 313-52

Comment: Ran well to finish runner-up (beaten just over 5l) in an allowance race 18 days ago; has won four times over course and distance but wins have come at a lower level; faces a tougher assignment this time so one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	21/5	-
13/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	154/5	-
28/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	7/5	-
31/07/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	17/10	-
10/07/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	29/10	-
22/06/24	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	3 / 10	146/5	-

Tierney

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Johanna Urieta Age/Wt: 4/8-5 F: 2-4121

Comment: Good winner upped to 1m on her debut for this trainer two weeks ago in a claimer; all her wins have been at a lower level but achieved three wins at this venue; should go close despite having more on her plate.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	1/2	-
21/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	3/10	-
06/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	13/10	-
07/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	7/1	-
04/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	18/5	-
19/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	37/10	-

Quick Rendezvous

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Jeffrey Radosevich Age/Wt: 4/8-5 F: 165415

Comment: Beaten fifth of six in an allowance race three weeks ago, 10l behind National Diamond; good C&D record but wins have come at a lower level; trainer going well a plus; this represents a step up in class so can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	3/1	-
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	-

National Diamond

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Nestor Rivera Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 612131

Comment: Four-time C&D winner, including last time when finishing ahead of six rivals (6-1); wins have come at a lower level; ought to be competitive despite being up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	61/10	-
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	-

Kichi Kitsu

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett Age/Wt: 8/8-5 F: 27-221

Comment: Successful by three-quarters of a length to claim second C&D win last month.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	9/5	-
23/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	13/10	-
30/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	9/5	-
28/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	3/2	-
11/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	33/10	-
09/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	4/5	-

Lemon Mousse

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Robert Gorham Age/Wt: 5/8-5 F: 16-2

Comment: Knows how to win here with three course wins; close up second in a claimer behind Authoritarian Girl 14 days ago; this demands more than last time so not one to rely on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	33/5	-
22/06/24	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	6 / 10	1/2	-
04/05/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	27/10	-
25/03/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	11/2	-
01/08/23	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	12/5	-
22/07/23	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	28/5	-

Amy's Star

Jockey: Mauro Cedillo Trainer: Louis Ruberto Age/Wt: 4/8-5 F: -3251

Comment: Got home in front by three-quarters of a length in a claimer last month; has chalked up three wins from her last seven; may have to settle for supporting role as this looks tougher than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	7/10	-
28/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	22/5	-
31/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	5/2	-
11/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	13/5	-
12/03/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	28/5	-
21/02/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	3/5	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Thistledown

22:35

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 1f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: WHERE'S MY RING has got a win to her name and is hard to ignore if forgiven a modest most recent effort. Lucky Cougar and Peignoir are also shortlisted.

Lucky Cougar

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Jason Dacosta Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 1-2421

Comment: Scored by a slim margin in an allowance race last week; all her victories have been gained at a lower level; one to take seriously despite this step up in class and has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	29/10	-
20/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	49/10	-
30/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	21/2	-
08/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	83/10	-
10/04/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	31/10	-
18/03/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	37/10	-

Goldeneye Magic

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Jason Dacosta Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 411133

Comment: Managed four wins in her last seven outings; finished third but wasn't beaten too far (6l) over 6f here (allowance race, sloppy track) in front of Red Hot Lass 30 days ago; longer trip presents a different challenge.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 4	5/2	-
30/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	2/1	-
01/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 4	2/5	-
05/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	3/5	-
12/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	3/2	-
08/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	1/1	-

Red Hot Lass

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett Age/Wt: 7/8-6 F: 2-31124

Comment: Knows how to win here but all her wins have been at a lower level; finished last of four 30 days ago behind Goldeneye Magic, (sloppy track) in an allowance race; a lot on her plate here and one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 4	16/5	-
30/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	17/10	-
08/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1/20	-
27/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/2	-
26/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	6/1	-
10/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	67/10	-

In Just My Heels

Jockey: Evin Roman Trainer: R Moquett Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 115237

Comment: Finished just behind Where's My Ring when seventh at Churchill Downs last month in a Grade 3; wins-runs record of 5-16; likely to be thereabouts if replicating the best of her form and dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 9	3333/100	-
26/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	11/1	-
28/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	19/10	-
23/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming, Stakes / F	-	5 / 11	41/10	-
02/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	51/10	-
05/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 12	43/10	-

Candlelight Hours

Jockey: Andrew Ramgeet Trainer: James Jackson Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 122-51

Comment: Narrow success in an allowance optional claimer two weeks ago; has scored over C&D; up in class but should prove competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	5/1	-
20/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	21/10	-
27/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	1/5	-
10/08/24	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	21/10	-
19/06/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	2/5	-
09/05/24	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	3/10	-

Where's My Ring

Jockey: Mike Smith Trainer: Peter Miller Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 3136

Comment: Favourite last month but failed to deliver when sixth on debut for this handler at Churchill Downs in a Grade 3; every chance if reproducing form of her win three starts back and dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 9	201/100	-
12/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	3 / 6	27/10	-
15/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	21/10	-
09/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	63/10	-
20/07/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	61/10	-
07/06/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	7 / 8	78/5	-

Peignoir

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Rodolphe Brisset Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 7-2314

Comment: Admirable career strike-rate (four from 14 to date); didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Pimlico (beaten 6l) last month in a stakes; has to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Pimlico / Stakes / F	-	4 / 6	24/5	-
07/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	1 / 4	7/10	-
23/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming, Stakes / F	-	3 / 11	5/2	-
11/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes / F	-	2 / 8	11/10	-
28/11/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 8	404/25	-
08/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	101/50	-

Just Be Quiet

Jockey: Joseph Ramos Trainer: Robert Gorham Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 35-36

Comment: Shown all winning form at Horseshoe Indianapolis (two successes); failed to land a blow when sixth of seven in an allowance optional claimer (muddy track, Horseshoe Indianapolis) 37 days ago upped to 1m½f; this represents a step up in class so others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	7/2	-
23/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	1/5	-
23/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	3921/100	-
30/09/24	Remington Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 8	91/5	-
24/08/24	Parx / Stakes / F	-	4 / 6	129/5	-
07/07/24	Prairie Meadows / Stakes / F	-	2 / 5	97/10	-

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Thistledown

23:20

Runners: 10 Distance: 1m 1f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MO PLEX is a confident pick. He could cash in if the leaders go too fast. Clever Again and Capo Luca can give the selection something to think about.

Brereton's Baytown

Jockey: Marshall Mendez Trainer: Paul McEntee Age/Wt: 3/9-0 F: 18589

Comment: Held in ninth at Churchill Downs 26 days ago in a starter allowance; successful twice in 13 career outings; with more on his plate not one to rely on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	9 / 11	1969/100	-
10/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	8 / 9	173/2	-
29/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	5 / 9	1173/10	-
23/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	8 / 13	1881/10	-
01/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	39/5	-
26/01/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	23/5	-

Chunk Of Gold

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry Trainer: Ethan West Age/Wt: 3/9-0 F: 1-2229

Comment: Finished ninth in the Grade 1 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs (sloppy track) last month; this might be easier; looks likely to be involved as shown he can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	9 / 19	1453/50	-
22/03/25	Fair Grounds / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 10	103/10	-
16/02/25	Fair Grounds / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 12	433/10	-
19/01/25	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 8	221/50	-
19/12/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	336/25	-

Capo Luca

Jockey: Luis Gonzalez Trainer: Kim Puhl Age/Wt: 3/9-0 F: 57111

Comment: Narrow success in an allowance optional claimer last week; unbeaten at this course after three runs; looking to complete a four-timer; one to consider despite being up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	57/10	-
27/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	9/5	-
06/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	14/5	-
19/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	121/5	-
02/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	156/5	-
07/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	12/1	-

Mcafee

Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: Jr Richard Dutrow, Age/Wt: 3/9-0 F: 552

Comment: Ran well when beaten three-quarters of a length with Brereton's Baytown just behind (Belmont At The Big A) last month in a Grade 3; should prove competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 9	77/10	-
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 10	119/4	-
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	5 / 9	113/10	-
24/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	48/25	-
01/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	523/50	-

Extradition

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Jason Dacosta Age/Wt: 3/9-0 F: 7-5213

Comment: Didn't live up to market expectations at 8-11 when third three weeks ago in an allowance race; has won here; this demands more than last time so may be vulnerable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	7/10	-
03/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	1/1	-
15/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	41/10	-
17/01/25	Sunland Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 10	58/5	-
13/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	177/5	-
02/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	114/5	-

Clever Again

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 3/9-0 F: 2-119

Comment: Finished last in the Grade 1 Preakness at Pimlico, showing early speed to lead from a wide draw last month; lightly raced (this just his fifth race); chases a third career win; could have less on his plate in this; in with a shout as didn't get the rub of the green last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Pimlico / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	9 / 9	53/10	-
30/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	6/5	-
23/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming, Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	2/1	-
21/04/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	193/50	-

Bohemian Style

Jockey: Israel Rodriguez Trainer: Nestor Rivera Age/Wt: 3/9-0 F: 371322

Comment: Not beaten far when second over 1m½f at Presque Isle Downs (claimer) last week; has been fairly consistent of late; not hard to turn elsewhere as facing a tougher assignment this time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	7/2	-
19/05/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	97/10	-
04/05/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	9/10	-
28/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	2/5	-
08/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 12	9/1	-
25/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	153/10	-

Curvino

Jockey: Mike Smith Trainer: Peter Miller Age/Wt: 3/9-0 F: 236255

Comment: Not disgraced when fifth at Churchill Downs 20 days ago in an allowance optional claimer; this demands more than last time so unlikely to do better than a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	261/25	-
01/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	1057/100	-
02/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/2	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 12	6377/100	-
24/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	83/10	-
26/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	59/10	-

Master Controller

Jockey: Christopher Emigh Trainer: Brittany Vanden Age/Wt: 3/9-0 F: 5-1

Comment: Opened account at the fourth time of asking last month at Churchill Downs when springing a 14-1 surprise in a maiden claimer; Move up from maiden claiming company could prove tougher so hard to see him doing much.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	273/20	-
03/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	847/10	-
17/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 11	3933/100	-
01/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 12	1117/50	-

Mo Plex

Jockey: Joseph Ramos Trainer: Jeremiah Englehart Age/Wt: 3/9-0 F: 32-31

Comment: Narrow scorer in a stakes at Aqueduct in April; managed four wins in his last seven outings; can make his presence felt despite being up in class and he has worked well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	1 / 5	13/10	-
08/03/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	3 / 8	43/20	-
27/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	2 / 6	11/5	-
05/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	3 / 9	137/10	-
25/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	1/1	-
13/07/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 7	37/20	-

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