Mountaineer

00:00

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: LEO AND ROYAL is top of the list. He has a healthy career strike-rate and has been very consistent of late. Carom and Chopped also warrant respect.

Leo And Royal

Jockey: Anthony Mawing Trainer: Kent Knudsen Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 5-7222

Comment: Has been fairly consistent this year and resume shows that he is a proven winner (seeking a sixth career win); ran well to finish second (beaten 3½l) in a starter allowance last month; a leading player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	53/10	-
01/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	23/10	-
04/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	7/10	-
18/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	43/10	-
08/12/24	Charles Town / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	17/2	-
25/11/24	Finger Lakes / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	1/10	-

Carom

Jockey: Brandon Whitacre Trainer: Wilson Langley Age/Wt: 10/8-8 F: 21214-

Comment: Good C&D record (three wins) and cut above this level in his prime; not disgraced when fourth in a claimer five months ago; in for a $5k tag so up in class ($4k last time); he has won after a similar break previously and has a shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	4/1	-
21/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	10/1	-
18/09/24	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	71/10	-
10/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	17/10	-
20/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	7/2	-
22/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	51/10	-

Chopped

Jockey: Ricardo Barrios Trainer: Virginia Demczyk Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 13373-

Comment: Three-time C&D winner; creditable effort (went off 18-1) to finish third five months ago in a claimer; should be in the mix as peak figure in the past year is the best in the field.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	87/5	-
20/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	11/1	-
07/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	26/5	-
14/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	111/10	-
02/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	58/5	-
20/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	35/2	-

Strike The Top

Jockey: Alejandro Gomez Trainer: Jami Poole Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 10-

Comment: Finished last of ten in September in a claimer; useful at this level and cut above this level at his peak; may find this lower level more suitable (in for $5k); is a player if excused most recent run as achieved claimer success two runs back - goes well fresh.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	82/5	-
08/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	11/10	-
26/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	61/10	-
10/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	8/5	-
02/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	57/5	-
14/05/24	Mountaineer Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	132/5	-

Ry's Revenge

Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez Trainer: John Brown Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 8-09

Comment: Finished last of nine three months ago (Mahoning Valley) in a claimer; quite a while since he tasted success; claiming value now rises to $5k; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	406/5	-
15/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	1031/10	-
18/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	251/5	-
07/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	171/5	-
25/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	83/5	-
01/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	172/5	-

Hard Astray

Jockey: Yuri Yaranga Trainer: Jeff Fletcher Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 2-3747

Comment: Unable to land a blow when seventh of eight (Mahoning Valley) 52 days ago in a claimer; form could be levelling off and form has been a bit mixed lately; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	77/5	-
06/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	159/10	-
06/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	159/10	-
16/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	79/10	-
29/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	8/1	-
16/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	P / 8	51/10	-

Dyrdek

Jockey: Agustin Bracho Trainer: Jami Poole Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 3-8715

Comment: Missed the frame (beaten 9l into fifth) here over 6f (claimer) 16 days ago; better than this level in his prime and useful in this grade; now moved up in the grades (in for $5k); should figure if excused most recent run as achieved claimer success two runs back and has proved he knows how to win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	78/5	-
03/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	53/2	-
11/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	15/1	-
28/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	37/2	-
10/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	124/5	-
20/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	11/5	-

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Mountaineer

00:25

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: VINTAGE SPARKLE can usually be relied on to run her race and has won four times over this C&D. Del Rey Dolly can give the selection most to think about.

Hov Lane

Jockey: Jason Simpson Trainer: Virginia Demczyk Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 1444-6

Comment: Beaten 30l in sixth in a starter allowance last month; a multiple C&D winner but struggled a bit since winning a claimer at Mountaineer Park in September; others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	151/10	-
02/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	183/10	-
29/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	22/1	-
15/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	47/5	-
22/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	6/5	-
09/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	27/5	-

Vintage Sparkle

Jockey: Matias Bravo Trainer: Jose Silva Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 4131-2

Comment: Generally consistent and good course-and-distance record (four wins); creditable effort in runner-up (beaten 2½l) 23 days ago when dropped to 5f on her first start for this trainer in an allowance optional claimer; claiming value now drops from $6.5k; the trainer has enjoyed plenty of winners of late; every chance as jockey does well from inner gates here and has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	71/5	-
19/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	9/2	-
05/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	53/10	-
23/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1/5	-
10/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	63/5	-
01/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	3/2	-

Kaiyas Song

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Israel Acevedo Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 3-4

Comment: Last of four in a claimer at Mahoning Valley (sloppy track) 44 days ago; useful in this grade; shown she can get her head in front so looks like a player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	12/5	-
11/11/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	83/5	-
15/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	32/5	-
05/10/24	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	101/10	-
09/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	31/10	-
24/08/24	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	19/1	-

Agenda

Jockey: Ricardo Barrios Trainer: Virginia Demczyk Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 5312-

Comment: A multiple C&D winner; wasn't disgraced when runner-up of eight in a claimer (sloppy track) five months ago; up in class (in for $5k here, $4k tag last time); returning from a layoff here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	27/2	-
18/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/10	-
06/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	32/5	-
03/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	157/10	-
09/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	113/10	-
20/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	99/10	-

Del Rey Dolly

Jockey: Luis Negron Trainer: Michael Jones Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 1-7286

Comment: Beaten 10l into sixth at Parx 41 days ago in a claimer; has achieved 12 wins from 40 career runs; should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	7/2	-
12/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	39/10	-
11/02/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	33/10	-
15/01/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	517/10	-
09/12/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	53/2	-
13/11/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	58/5	-

Devra Warrior

Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez Trainer: Javier Suarez Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 35226

Comment: Finished last of six in an allowance optional claimer upped to this trip 16 days ago on debut for this trainer; four wins to her name - from 5f to 7f; is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	99/10	-
07/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	88/5	-
30/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	63/10	-
19/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	128/5	-
06/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	20/1	-
04/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	13/2	-

Myra Fleener

Jockey: Luis Tapara Trainer: Jose Lopez Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 14-5

Comment: Has an impressive record over course and distance (three wins from 17 runs); finished last of five when dropped to 6f two weeks ago in a claimer; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	27/2	-
20/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	41/10	-
14/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	46/5	-
30/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	37/5	-
22/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	16/1	-
04/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	99/10	-

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Mountaineer

00:50

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: CRAFTY GAL sets the form standard after coming home in front last time and has been successful at this track before. Playing For Two and Into Touring must be on the shortlist.

Into Touring

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Jay Bernardini Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 0-4684

Comment: Wins infrequently but one-time useful operator; split MS Gloria Jean and Kiss Me On Oconee over 4½f here (claimer) last month when fourth of six on debut for this trainer; shown signs of promise here and there and no surprise to see her go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	37/10	-
28/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	213/5	-
30/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	149/5	-
03/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	41/2	-
17/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	50/1	-
11/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	23/1	-

Crafty Gal

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Eddie Clouston Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 4-45051

Comment: Ended losing run when winning by a short head last month in a claimer; very interesting.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	1/5	-
21/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	17/5	-
28/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	867/100	-
16/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	157/25	-
17/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	89/50	-
14/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	477/50	-

Shes Hot To Trot

Jockey: Luis Tapara Trainer: Julie Mathes Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 6-4757

Comment: Beaten 14l in seventh last month in a claimer; boasts winning form over C&D; a few throw outs since her success in a claimer at Mountaineer Park in November; claiming value now drops to $4k; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	113/5	-
19/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	21/1	-
05/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	73/5	-
09/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	232/5	-
27/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	109/10	-
25/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	24/5	-

Playing For Two

Jockey: Luis Negron Trainer: Timothy Shanley Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 8-5742

Comment: Producing consistent form; runner-up of six when sent off 16-1 at Charles Town over 4½f (claimer, sloppy track) five weeks ago; lower claiming tag should make this easier and has prospects.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	77/5	-
07/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	133/5	-
31/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	373/10	-
05/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	54/5	-
14/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	423/10	-
31/10/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	51/5	-

Ms Gloria Jean

Jockey: Ricardo Barrios Trainer: Karl Meeks Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 41-873

Comment: Finished ahead of two of these rivals over 4½f here (claimer) posting a respectable display to finish third last month; possesses winning form at this track.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	68/5	-
22/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	667/10	-
09/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	237/5	-
21/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	81/10	-
03/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	241/10	-
01/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	79/5	-

Kiss Me On Oconee

Jockey: Bailey Weatherly Trainer: John Brown Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: P04-5

Comment: Has struggled to factor since winning a claimer at Thistledown last June; fifth of six beaten 10l last month in a claimer; this looks a fair heat so hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	91/5	-
03/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	97/5	-
29/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	99/10	-
07/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	P / 8	129/10	-
11/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	24/5	-
29/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	1/2	-

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Mountaineer

01:15

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: GETTOTHSTORYIMDONE is top of the list. She could capitalise if the leaders go too fast and can rebound from a modest last run, while Secret Soul and Mit Monkey are also shortlisted.

Moneyslot

Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez Trainer: Frank Gerich Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 7372-2

Comment: Yet to get off the mark and losing run stands at 18 and patchy form recently; second in course maiden claimer, 13l off winner last month; makes limited appeal as she never really looked like winning last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	11/2	-
04/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	17/10	-
18/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	101/10	-
30/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	6/5	-
21/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	36/5	-
09/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	119/10	-

Raven's Honor

Jockey: Renzo Diaz Trainer: Rebecca Holton Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 766757

Comment: Winless with run of consecutive defeats standing at 17; held in seventh over 6f here (maiden special weight) nine days ago; she looks up against it.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	679/10	-
11/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 5	309/10	-
18/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	803/10	-
06/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	333/10	-
05/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	42/5	-
24/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	109/10	-

Christina Of Milan

Jockey: Maikol Vilchez Trainer: Melinda Sanders Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 6-8566

Comment: Failed to land a blow when sixth of eight in a maiden claimer (dropped back to 4½f) last month; yet to finish better than fifth in her five races; first run on dirt; this represents a step up in class so not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	5/2	-
26/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	1957/100	-
08/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	571/50	-
15/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	697/100	-
11/12/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	362/25	-

Surf Happy

Jockey: Brandon Tapara Trainer: Eric Reed Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 232-4

Comment: Fourth of seven beaten 13l; closely matched with Raven's Honor on that running at Mahoning Valley two months ago in a maiden special weight; has found improvement of late; definitely of interest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	2/1	-
30/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 4	13/5	-
03/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	19/5	-
09/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	47/10	-
26/04/24	Belterra Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 5	51/10	-
02/03/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	179/5	-

Gettothstoryimdone

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Michael Jones Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 6-22436

Comment: Held in sixth in a maiden special weight at Charles Town 47 days ago; she meets the required standard ability wise and has taken a step forward the last twice; failed to impress last time, although was third in February and is a leading player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	227/5	-
02/03/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 4	18/5	-
08/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	27/10	-
19/01/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	46/5	-
11/01/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 5	131/10	-
23/11/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	61/10	-

So Much Jazz

Jockey: Luis Tapara Trainer: Alexis Lopez Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 45-889

Comment: Not far behind Maybe Sardonic when last in a maiden special weight last month on debut for this trainer; yet to finish better than fourth in her five races; not hard to look beyond her.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	361/10	-
16/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	105/2	-
26/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	41/10	-
05/09/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	77/10	-
03/08/24	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 4	149/10	-

Maybe Sardonic

Jockey: Ricardo Barrios Trainer: Denis Cluley Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 6433-7

Comment: Could not manage better than seventh dropped back in distance last month in a maiden special weight; good and bad recent runs found on her CV and yet to get off the mark and losing run stands at 11; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	30/1	-
18/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	39/5	-
04/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	119/10	-
09/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	217/10	-
17/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	55/1	-
27/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	263/10	-

Secret Soul

Jockey: Jason Simpson Trainer: Gregory Viands Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 0280-7

Comment: Finished seventh, beaten 18l, in a maiden claimer (Charles Town) 19 days ago on debut for this trainer; not yet off the mark in six attempts although has finished second; now racing on dirt for the first time; others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	264/5	-
19/10/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	73/4	-
05/10/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	281/20	-
07/09/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	25/2	-
23/08/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	1103/20	-
27/07/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	397/20	-

Mit Monkey

Jockey: Charle Oliveros Trainer: Eric Reed Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 8-33

Comment: Seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice; out of the frame (beaten 8l in third) two months ago at Tampa Bay Downs in a maiden special weight; hard to ignore.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	51/10	-
19/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	247/10	-
21/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	563/10	-
18/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	13/10	-
30/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	56/5	-
17/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	4/1	-

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2nd Favourite

Mountaineer

01:40

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: BEA MISCHIEF is expected to get the job done. She can be excused her most recent run and is proven at the trip. Little Fire rates the main danger.

Kingston Time

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Shane Spiess Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 75-624

Comment: Likes this combination of C&D; one-time useful performer; creditable fourth in front of Sugar Britches nine days ago in a claimer; can be on the premises if building on promise shown last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	17/2	-
21/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	33/5	-
28/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	23/2	-
19/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	54/5	-
12/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	41/5	-
27/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	299/10	-

Bea Mischief

Jockey: Luis Negron Trainer: Jose Silva Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 286225

Comment: Useful in this grade; not beaten that far in fifth (6l) ten days ago (Turf Paradise) in a claimer; plenty of appeal as best speed figure over the past year reads well comparatively and stepping up in trip is a positive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	17/10	-
08/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	13/10	-
06/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	18/5	-
25/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	113/10	-
06/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	71/10	-
24/01/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	333/10	-

Little Fire

Jockey: Charle Oliveros Trainer: Robert Inman Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 2353-6

Comment: Beaten 16l in sixth in a claimer last Monday (sloppy track) on debut for this trainer; has won four times from 6f to 1m½f and this is her grade; must be high on list as shown some ability on occasion and was a bit unlucky last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	103/10	-
02/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	17/5	-
22/10/24	Fort Erie / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	8/1	-
07/10/24	Fort Erie / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	83/20	-
24/09/24	Fort Erie / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	9/5	-
03/09/24	Fort Erie / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	83/20	-

Lupita

Jockey: Matias Bravo Trainer: Jose Silva Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 4-64668

Comment: Finished eighth but wasn't beaten too far (6l, muddy track, dropped to 4½f) last Tuesday on first run for this trainer in a maiden claimer; still seeking a first success after 13 starts; she's an attractive contender as shown some signs of promise.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	209/10	-
02/04/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	28/5	-
26/03/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	68/5	-
26/02/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	21/2	-
21/01/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	38/5	-
28/12/24	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	79/10	-

Tested Positive

Jockey: Yuri Yaranga Trainer: Javier Morzan Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 6778

Comment: No longer appears to be improving and a while since her last success; finished out the back (sloppy track) last month in a claimer; not hard to look elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	59/2	-
14/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	713/10	-
02/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	339/10	-
07/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	213/5	-
20/12/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	43/1	-
09/12/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	252/5	-

Sugar Britches

Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez Trainer: William Witherow Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 365-70

Comment: May have reached limits of her ability and last won over C&D in 2023; last of ten here over 6f (claimer) nine days ago, behind Kingston Time; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	447/10	-
21/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	201/10	-
04/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	477/10	-
05/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	221/10	-
22/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	311/10	-
09/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	293/10	-

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2nd Favourite

Mountaineer

02:05

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: HONEY BELLA is fancied for this. She has shown in the past that she is able to get the job done and has been running consistently well.

Sheisthehero

Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez Trainer: Lori Smith Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 843435

Comment: Not disgraced in fifth at Thistledown over 6f (allowance optional claimer, not far behind Honey Bella) last month; a previous winner here; this looks a fair heat so not hard to look elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	121/10	-
08/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	409/10	-
27/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	91/10	-
05/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	69/5	-
10/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	659/10	-
25/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	27/1	-

Flag Woman

Jockey: Kyle Gilbert Trainer: Julia Gilbert Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 275-3

Comment: Finished last of three in a claimer last month on debut for new trainer, behind the reopposing Larimar; proven that she knows how to get her head in front (seeking a sixth win).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 3	41/10	-
23/02/24	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	6/1	-
10/02/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes / F	-	7 / 9	14/1	-
13/01/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	32/5	-
21/10/23	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	27/10	-
19/08/23	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	29/10	-

Waterworks

Jockey: Edgar Paucar Trainer: Eddie Clouston Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 2121-

Comment: Season-ticket holder here with three wins; won by 4l in November in an allowance optional claimer; others are preferred as absence is a concern.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1/2	-
05/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	17/10	-
23/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	2/1	-
29/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	23/5	-
03/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	47/10	-
14/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	48/5	-

Graceleadsushome

Jockey: Andrew Ramgeet Trainer: Tina Ramgeet Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 440-08

Comment: Unable to land a blow in eighth over 5f at Fair Grounds (claimer) in January; a winner three times from 19 runs (6f-1m); possibilities as shown promise on occasion.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/02/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	36/5	-
04/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	271/10	-
28/11/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	10 / 12	351/10	-
06/10/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	4 / 11	37/10	-
11/08/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	5/2	-
06/07/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	27/5	-

Palmary

Jockey: Luciano Hernandez Trainer: Susan Yoder Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 9-0612

Comment: Far from disgraced (beaten a short head) two weeks ago behind Larimar in a claimer; successful four times from 15 career runs; is respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 3	9/2	-
02/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	9/2	-
03/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	142/5	-
25/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	447/10	-
26/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	49/2	-
22/05/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	11/2	-

Larimar

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Eddie Clouston Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 1-6211

Comment: Has an excellent record over C&D (four wins from six runs) and going for a hat-trick; accounted for Palmary and Flag Woman when getting the job done by a short head last month in a claimer; should be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 3	1/10	-
01/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	11/5	-
17/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	107/10	-
26/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	113/10	-
07/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	19/10	-
08/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	9/10	-

Honey Bella

Jockey: Brandon Tapara Trainer: Jay Bernardini Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 212123

Comment: Admirable career strike-rate (eight from 35 to date) and has maintained her consistent level of form; finished third but only beaten 3½l in an allowance optional claimer at Thistledown with Sheisthehero just behind two weeks ago; should be involved as her peak speed figure over the past year puts her clear.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	21/5	-
01/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	9/5	-
05/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/10	-
10/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	11/5	-
03/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	19/10	-
15/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	7/5	-

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2nd Favourite

Mountaineer

02:30

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: PLAY CHICKEN looks best placed to take advantage if the front-runners go too fast and is in rude health. Skipperini, Florida Gator and Afjan should also be in the mix.

Play Chicken

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Eddie Clouston Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 211-

Comment: Claimed seventh C&D win last time when successful at 1-5; attempts to land a hat-trick; returns from an absence here; peak figure in the past year is the best in the field so he needs to be taken seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	1/5	-
23/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	3/10	-
05/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	6/5	-
04/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 7	337/10	-
23/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	1/1	-
26/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	2/5	-

Road To Stardom

Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez Trainer: Carlos Inirio Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 8-373

Comment: Split Tiz Speedy and Hardmoneymuchachos when third beaten 4½l on his first start for this trainer two weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; has won here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	69/10	-
31/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	34/5	-
16/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	109/5	-
28/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	53/2	-
02/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	91/10	-
20/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	4/5	-

Smash

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Jose Lopez Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 53423

Comment: Decent effort when 22-1 third (muddy track) last month at Mahoning Valley in a starter allowance; has a couple of solid recent course efforts to his name but last C&D win was seven attempts back; easy enough to swerve as regularly been coming up a bit short lately.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	106/5	-
26/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	4/1	-
12/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	29/10	-
27/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	33/10	-
11/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 10	79/10	-
13/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 4	6/5	-

Florida Gator

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Jay Bernardini Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 1-447

Comment: Last of seven in an allowance race (Thistledown) last month upped to this trip; poor effort last time out a possible blip and successful seven times from 28 career runs; is respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	21/5	-
08/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	27/10	-
29/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	137/25	-
14/10/24	Hastings Racecourse / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	17/5	-
21/09/24	Hastings Racecourse / Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	27/10	-
07/09/24	Hastings Racecourse / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	129/20	-

Tiz Speedy

Jockey: Brandon Tapara Trainer: Jay Bernardini Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 41532

Comment: Not beaten far when runner-up in an allowance optional claimer upped to this distance with Road To Stardom and Hardmoneymuchachos behind last month; consistent lately; should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/5	-
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	36/5	-
24/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	14/5	-
11/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	18/5	-
01/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	39/10	-
28/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	27/10	-

Skipperini

Jockey: Alejandro Gomez Trainer: Eddie Clouston Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 0-418

Comment: Beaten eighth of nine (Tampa Bay Downs) last month in a claimer; one-time useful operator and admirable career strike-rate (nine from 36 to date); claiming tag drops from $16k; could be dangerous.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	14/5	-
29/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	43/2	-
01/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	41/10	-
29/11/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	11/1	-
21/09/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	16/5	-
29/08/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	29/5	-

Rose's Pepino

Jockey: Charle Oliveros Trainer: Robert Inman Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 113-45

Comment: Record over this C&D is four wins from nine runs; not disgraced when fifth in a claimer (Mahoning Valley) in January; good record with Charle Oliveros, who is restored to the saddle here; warrants respect as lower claiming tag suggests he may have less on his plate here and has won after a similar break previously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	38/5	-
08/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	31/10	-
12/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	2/5	-
21/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	9/10	-
06/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	107/10	-
24/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	251/10	-

Afjan

Jockey: Luis Negron Trainer: Jose Silva Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 11312-

Comment: Successful four times in his last seven starts; one-time useful operator; near miss when favourite in an allowance optional claimer in October; returns from a layoff; prospects.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	4/5	-
26/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	4/1	-
16/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	111/10	-
04/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	14/5	-
12/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	6/5	-
02/07/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	41/5	-

Hardmoneymuchachos

Jockey: Matias Bravo Trainer: Jose Silva Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 1-34

Comment: Finished fourth of six (just behind Tiz Speedy and Road To Stardom) in an allowance optional claimer last month; boasts winning form over C&D; on target twice in his last six outings; this is competitive and passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	4/1	-
20/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	41/10	-
26/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	9/5	-
05/09/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	49/10	-
08/08/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	41/5	-
15/06/24	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	1/1	-

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2nd Favourite

Mountaineer

02:55

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SUGAR LIPS is a confident pick. He has been a winner once over this C&D. Bamby Boom and Twice Shy can't be ruled out either.

Gold Dilemma

Jockey: Ricardo Barrios Trainer: Karl Meeks Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 1-096

Comment: Came home sixth, beaten 20l, 15 days ago when he was behind a few of these in a claimer; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	277/10	-
20/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	81/2	-
06/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	443/10	-
20/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	33/10	-
13/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	51/2	-
29/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	592/5	-

Standinginthefire

Jockey: Kyle Gilbert Trainer: Christophe Logston Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 47-5

Comment: Split a number of these rivals over 6f here (claimer) when beaten 19l last month; subpar record of 1-17; hard to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	389/10	-
10/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	517/10	-
27/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	22/1	-
02/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	321/10	-
24/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	314/5	-
19/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	393/10	-

Free From Guilt

Jockey: Maikol Vilchez Trainer: Robert Inman Age/Wt: 5/8-3 F: 50643

Comment: Split a number of these rivals in a claimer when beaten 9l in third last month; just the one victory on his CV; notable jockey booking; his jockey has an impressive record from low numbers over this C&D so ought to be of interest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	123/10	-
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	14/1	-
28/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	461/10	-
06/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	781/10	-
23/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	216/5	-
20/07/24	Evangeline Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	623/10	-

Necco

Jockey: Joam Toledo Trainer: Stephen Murtough Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 697-

Comment: Perhaps looks to have to reached his ceiling and poor strike-rate; last of seven in a claimer in October; has had some time off; others are preferred.

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

Big Way

Jockey: Alejandro Gomez Trainer: Jose Silva Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 434-2

Comment: Wasn't disgraced when second of seven in a claimer on his debut for new trainer last month; poor strike-rate but has been consistent of late; the stable continues to be among winners recently; has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals so should give it a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	13/2	-
26/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	151/10	-
29/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	147/10	-
24/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	32/5	-
16/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	43/10	-
25/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	141/10	-

Bamby Boom

Jockey: Charle Oliveros Trainer: Andres Cambray Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 1-454

Comment: Bumped at the start at Mahoning Valley 52 days ago upped to 1m when beaten 19l (fourth of six) in an allowance race; capable if in the mood so easy to see him making an impression.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	181/5	-
06/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	71/5	-
23/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	24/5	-
07/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	3/5	-
02/10/24	Belterra Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	109/5	-
12/09/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	6811/100	-

Guardiansof Autism

Jockey: Luis Tapara Trainer: Marcus Kocijan Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 5-5895

Comment: Finished just behind Free From Guilt when fifth last month in a claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	9/5	-
06/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	47/2	-
25/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	167/10	-
07/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	58/5	-
19/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	89/10	-
20/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	24/5	-

Sugar Lips

Jockey: Luis Negron Trainer: Gregory Viands Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 455-9

Comment: Finished last of nine at Charles Town over 6½f (claimer) last month; eased in class with tag standing at $4k here; has strong claims as has bits and pieces of decent form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	308/5	-
09/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	461/10	-
05/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	71/5	-
25/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	19/1	-
19/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	83/10	-
31/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	117/10	-

Twice Shy

Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez Trainer: Shane Spiess Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 532315

Comment: Comfortably beaten when fifth at 5-4 here over 6f (claimer) last month; this is his grade and has arguably shown improved form the last twice; now a lower claiming tag ($4k from $6.5k) so down in class; could be involved if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success and he won a maiden claimer two runs back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	13/10	-
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	21/10	-
01/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	12/5	-
12/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	91/10	-
11/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	127/10	-
16/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	141/5	-

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