Thistledown

17:50 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Fast

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: BIG FACTS is the pick of these. She likes to stalk the early speed and has won once over this C&D, while Pretty Patty and Mizzen The Point must be respected.

1st	2. Sushi Q	7/2
2nd	8. Pretty Patty Fav	7/4
3rd	6. Kerri's Miracle	10/1

Favourite

7/4

Pretty Patty

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Saul Morales Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 727141

7/4

Comment: C&D winner including when successful by a short head 36 days ago; has chalked up three wins from her last seven; has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals so one to take seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	16/5	-
18/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 4	9/10	-
05/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	3/2	-
08/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	17/5	-
29/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	2/1	-
13/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	2/1	-

2nd Favourite

9/4

Big Facts

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Marco Ibarra Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 1-4511

9/4

Comment: Likes this combination of C&D; going for a hat-trick; scored impressively in a claimer (muddy track) on debut for this handler (Mahoning Valley) last month; respected as her latest performance on the clock offers hope she can mix it in this company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	1/2	-
10/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/5	-
27/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	15/2	-
29/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	99/10	-
04/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	39/5	-
04/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	33/5	-

Sushi Q

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Saul Morales Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 143224

7/2

Comment: Unable to land a blow when fourth of eight in an allowance race 14 days ago; successful eight times from 29 career starts (5½f-1m) and she meets the required standard ability wise; shown she can win fairly recently and shouldn't be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	117/10	-
21/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	49/10	-
05/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	61/5	-
18/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 4	21/5	-
05/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	11/5	-
29/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	11/10	-

Crossed Up

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Caryn Vecchio Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 423333

9/1

Comment: Could be at the extent of her ability; possesses winning form at this track; had two of these rivals behind her three weeks ago when third beaten just over 2l upped to 1m in a claimer; tag unchanged at $16k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	18/5	-
23/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	57/10	-
05/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	43/10	-
27/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	49/10	-
10/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	43/10	-
08/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	9/2	-

Kerri's Miracle

Jockey: Chelsey Keiser Trainer: Ivan Vazquez Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 473514

10/1

Comment: Not disgraced in fourth over 1m here (claimer) 19 days ago; a winner over C&D; facing a testing assignment and easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	57/5	-
27/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	291/10	-
10/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	69/5	-
08/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	217/10	-
23/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	98/5	-
13/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	111/10	-

Mizzen The Point

Jockey: Victor Fernandez Trainer: Paul Overholt Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 1341

12/1

Comment: Successful by 2½l in a claimer last month; has achieved four wins from 16 career runs; no surprise to see her go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	17/5	-
18/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	15/1	-
27/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	141/5	-
28/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	23/10	-
08/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	26/5	-
02/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	3/2	-

Go Girl

Jockey: Anthony Nunez Trainer: Susan Yoder Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 15576

25/1

Comment: Missed the frame (beaten 11l into sixth) last month in a claimer; boasts winning form over C&D; not always shown an awful lot since winning a claimer at Mahoning Valley four months ago; claiming tag drops to $16k (from $25k); easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	25/2	-
09/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	39/2	-
27/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	27/10	-
01/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	49/5	-
08/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	18/5	-
13/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	47/10	-

Goodness Sakes

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Nestor Rivera Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: -66645

33/1

Comment: Was behind two of these rivals 19 days ago when fifth here in a claimer upped to 1m; a C&D winner; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role as this is competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	32/1	-
23/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	199/10	-
27/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	259/10	-
10/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	223/10	-
08/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	87/10	-
19/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	-	533/10	-

Thistledown

18:20 - RESULT

Runners: 10 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: DARK N DIRTY looks set for a big run. She is expected to take a marked forward step from her debut wearing blinkers for the first time, while Over The Falls and Lizzy's Dream should also be considered.

1st	1. Cowgirltakemeaway Fav	3/1
2nd	9. One Lady	5/1
3rd	4. Dark N Dirty 2nd Fav	9/2

Favourite

3/1

Cowgirltakemeaway

Jockey: Yan Aviles Trainer: Jennifer Tooley Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 5-2

3/1

Comment: Had two of these rivals behind her in a maiden special weight when involved in the finish last month; can give it a good shot.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 7	97/10	-
07/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 5	14/5	-

Lizzy's Dream

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Alejandro Mendieta Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 53

4/1

Comment: Was on the premises (third, beaten just over 5l) when separating a number of reopposing rivals three weeks ago in a maiden special weight; she has a shout.

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

2nd Favourite

9/2

It's Browns Time

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

9/2

Comment: Related to Brownie, winning form over 6f-1m; market may be informative on her prospects against horses with experience.

Dark N Dirty

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

9/2

Comment: Finished third on her debut, albeit only beaten 8l (at Mahoning Valley over this distance) at 9-4 in December; related to Stakes winner Buckeye Bullet; returns from an absence here; first-time blinkers now tried; can have a big say.

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

One Lady

Jockey: Mauro Cedillo Trainer: Jacinto Lopez Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 7-42

5/1

Comment: Not beaten far when runner-up at 18-1 19 days ago in a maiden special weight; can give it a good shot.

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

Over The Falls

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Megan Fadlovich Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 34

6/1

Comment: Split a number of these rivals when beaten 8l in fourth three weeks ago in a maiden special weight; can be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 9	13/5	-
21/04/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 7	18/5	-

Gabadost

Jockey: Anthony Nunez Trainer: Megan Fadlovich Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 4335-6

16/1

Comment: Not yet off the mark in five attempts although has finished third; beaten a fair way when sixth on debut for this trainer 19 days ago in a maiden special weight.

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

Peekaboo Mom

Jockey: Roberto Perez Trainer: Ivan Vazquez Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 645-5

25/1

Comment: Yet to get off the mark in four attempts (fourth her best finish); held in fifth in a maiden special weight behind two of these 36 days ago; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	7/1	-
12/09/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	263/10	-
22/08/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	25/1	-
06/08/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	81/2	-

Ebony's Secret

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Robert Gorham Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 678-

25/1

Comment: Attempting to open her account at the fourth time of asking; first-time blinkers had no impact in a maiden special weight (muddy track) at Mahoning Valley when beaten 31l in November; has had some time off; easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	181/10	-
06/08/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	137/5	-
01/07/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	23/5	-

Shemitebeaporche

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Danny Bird Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 5234

25/1

Comment: Not disgraced when fourth of seven in a maiden special weight at Mahoning Valley two months ago; is a player.

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

Thistledown

18:50 - RESULT

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 5f 110y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: IRONCLAD ALIBI is fancied for this. He has won here twice before and although behind some of these latest, is taken to overturn those placings, while Tahlequah Joe and Rambler also have claims.

1st	6. Goldstriker	9/1
2nd	3. Rambler 2nd Fav	7/2
3rd	5. A Prayer For Kids	9/2

Favourite

15/8

Ironclad Alibi

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Richard Zielinski Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 4-34564

15/8

Comment: Split a number of these rivals dropped back in distance when only beaten just under 2l to finish fourth 28 days ago in a claimer; he's a serious player if confirming promise shown last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	4/5	-
02/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	27/5	-
18/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	211/10	-
03/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	113/10	-
30/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	3/2	-
27/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	33/10	-

2nd Favourite

7/2

Rambler

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Marco Ccamaque Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 2144-1

7/2

Comment: Promoted to first after passing the post in second here over 6f (allowance race) when springing a surpise to score by just over 3l (went off 50-1) five weeks ago on debut for this trainer; on target twice in his last four outings; looks likely to go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	49/1	-
11/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	41/5	-
21/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	12/5	-
01/08/24	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/5	-
03/07/24	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	6/5	-
30/05/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	53/5	-

A Prayer For Kids

Jockey: Javier Tavares Trainer: Richard Rettele Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 2222-2

9/2

Comment: Had three of these behind last month when a close second in a claimer; has hit the frame in several recent runs; not seen the winners' enclosure for a while now (last win in 2023).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	76/5	-
07/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	3/1	-
08/10/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	13/5	-
18/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	9/5	-
28/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	6/5	-
23/07/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	923/10	-

Tahlequah Joe

Jockey: Anthony Nunez Trainer: Jake Radosevich Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 21226-

11/2

Comment: Finished last of six in a claimer in October; returns from an absence here; on the shortlist if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/10/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	13/10	-
12/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/10	-
22/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	6/5	-
25/07/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	1/5	-
18/06/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/2	-
11/06/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	1/2	-

Pressley Ridge

Jockey: Roberto Perez Trainer: Julie Pappada Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 68-6

7/1

Comment: Bumped at the start in an allowance race when dropped in distance last month; claiming debut; latest efforts leave a lot to be desired so has questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	151/10	-
27/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	231/5	-
30/05/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	23/2	-
24/04/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	26/5	-
18/03/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	51/5	-
29/02/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	57/10	-

Goldstriker

Jockey: Victor Fernandez Trainer: Saul Morales Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 4-4743

9/1

Comment: Split a number of these rivals four weeks ago posting a respectable display to finish third in a claimer; successful twice in 15 career outings; produced several respectable runs lately; runs off the same tag as last time ($16k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	40/1	-
08/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	44/5	-
18/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	451/10	-
04/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	53/10	-
03/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	77/10	-
21/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	25/1	-

Mor Crafty

Jockey: Joam Toledo Trainer: Robert Guciardo Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 2-15215

12/1

Comment: Managed two wins in his last five outings; finished behind three of these rivals over 6f here (claimer) when running with credit in finishing fifth last month; a few rivals look in good form so makes little appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	62/5	-
05/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	4/5	-
19/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	43/10	-
08/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	21/2	-
09/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	1/1	-
23/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	88/5	-

Thistledown

19:20 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: POWERFUL can be forgiven an underwhelming run last time and he knows how to win. Choctaw Zip and Andy Cant are also of interest.

1st	1. Choctaw Zip 2nd Fav	11/4
2nd	4. Powerful Fav	1/1
3rd	2. Midnight Majesty	6/1

Favourite

1/1

Powerful

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Michael Rone Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 4-135

1/1

Comment: Comfortably beaten into fifth three weeks ago in an allowance race; this is his level; can make his presence felt if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success - return to this trip is a plus too.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	3/1	-
11/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	48/1	-
16/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	59/10	-
22/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	21/5	-
15/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	173/25	-
11/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	1342/25	-

2nd Favourite

11/4

Choctaw Zip

Jockey: Luis Gonzalez Trainer: Kim Puhl Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 5-91462

11/4

Comment: Not disgraced when second at 18-1 in a claimer at Oaklawn Park last month on debut for this trainer; all three wins around this trip; in with a shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	187/10	-
30/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	14/5	-
08/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	11/2	-
02/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	23/5	-
17/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	119/10	-
21/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 12	133/10	-

Midnight Majesty

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Kim Puhl Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 16226-

6/1

Comment: Finished last of six in an allowance race in October; C&D winner although not added to that in previous seven tries but he meets the required standard ability wise; no surprise to see him go well if duplicating the form of his most recent win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/10/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	97/10	-
09/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	4/5	-
19/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	9/5	-
30/07/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	7/10	-
11/07/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	1/1	-
21/05/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	19/10	-

Andy Cant

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Shane Meyers Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 931-21

13/2

Comment: Managed two wins in his last three outings; narrow winner of an allowance race at Mahoning Valley four months ago; should go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	9/10	-
06/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	59/10	-
09/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	7/5	-
04/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	12/5	-
20/10/24	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	69/10	-
16/08/24	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	9/2	-

Pace

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Michelle Winters Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 1864-

10/1

Comment: Season-ticket holder here with three wins; not disgraced when fourth in an allowance race (Mahoning Valley) in October; has struggled returning from a break in the past and looks an unlikely winner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	61/5	-
03/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	179/5	-
22/09/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	1031/25	-
29/07/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	9/10	-
13/06/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	21/10	-
14/05/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	73/10	-

Timesatappin

Jockey: Joam Toledo Trainer: Lori Smith Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 2-1156

16/1

Comment: Successful twice in his last four starts; last of six in an allowance race 22 days ago when not far behind Powerful upped to 1m; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	128/5	-
05/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	33/5	-
05/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 4	17/10	-
08/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	12/1	-
09/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	301/10	-
04/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	65/2	-

Lieutenant Stan

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Jay Bernardini Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 3-7225

Comment: Respectable fifth at Tampa Bay Downs last month in a claimer; has been consistent of late; others appeal more as has not been seen doing much trackwork recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	24/5	-
29/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	9/1	-
01/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	29/5	-
22/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	2/1	-
28/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	27/10	-
11/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	5/2	-

Thistledown

19:50 - RESULT

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: LIL BIT is top of the list. She looks set to capitalise if the leaders go too fast and is a one-time course winner. Waves Of Liberty, Val's Twinstar and Brief Encounter should also be considered.

1st	6. Amy's Star Fav	11/8
2nd	2. Waves Of Liberty 2nd Fav	9/2
3rd	9. Lil Bit	6/1

Favourite

11/8

Amy's Star

Jockey: Mauro Cedillo Trainer: Louis Ruberto Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: -325

11/8

Comment: Beaten 10l in an allowance race four weeks ago; runs in claiming company for the first time; should be on the premises as has wins in the formbook.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
05/02/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	1/2	-

2nd Favourite

9/2

Waves Of Liberty

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Timothy Hamm Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 521-1

9/2

Comment: Attempts to land a hat-trick and has arguably shown improved form the last twice; won in easy fashion at Belterra Park two weeks ago in an allowance race; first attempt in claiming company; capable of making an impact.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	21/5	-
26/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	8/5	-
09/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	59/10	-
07/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	4/1	-
06/09/24	Belterra Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	7/10	-
22/08/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	7/10	-

Lil Bit

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Robert Gorham Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 2-1231

6/1

Comment: Scored by just over 4l in an allowance race 33 days ago upped to 1m; on target twice in her last four outings; first attempt in claiming company; clear chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	7/10	-
09/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	1/1	-
06/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	12/5	-
15/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	8/5	-
26/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	21/10	-
09/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	44/5	-

Hot Princess

Jockey: German Terraza Trainer: Jacinto Lopez Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 73323

13/2

Comment: Producing fairly consistent form; comfortably beaten finishing third in a claimer when separating a number of reopposing rivals three weeks ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	28/5	-
10/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	237/10	-
31/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	111/10	-
01/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	237/10	-
06/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	291/10	-
07/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	284/5	-

Brief Encounter

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Timothy Hamm Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 2658-4

9/1

Comment: Has scored over C&D; split a number of these rivals when dropped back to this trip three weeks ago in a claimer; has shown signs of promise here and there and is capable of making an impact.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	23/5	-
20/09/24	Belterra Park / Stakes / F	-	8 / 12	93/10	-
15/08/24	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	24/1	-
27/07/24	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	18/5	-
28/06/24	Belterra Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 10	2/1	-
07/06/24	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	41/10	-

Mobil Ensign

Jockey: Ricardo Feliciano Trainer: Rodney Faulkner Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 218462

9/1

Comment: Finished ahead of four of these three weeks ago when beaten 9l into second at 12-1 in a claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	25/2	-
28/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	229/5	-
10/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	113/5	-
20/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	8 / 9	212/5	-
27/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	3/5	-
25/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	47/10	-

It's E Z

Jockey: Anthony Nunez Trainer: Megan Fadlovich Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 1-621

12/1

Comment: Got the job done in an allowance race by half a length at Mahoning Valley two months ago; managed two wins in her last four outings; first attempt in claiming company; should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	19/2	-
27/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	29/10	-
06/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	5/1	-
18/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	7/10	-
20/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	12/5	-
08/04/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	17/5	-

Nancyfromtheblock

Jockey: Noel Vigil Trainer: Richard Genovese Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 32151-

20/1

Comment: Won by 2½l in September in an allowance race; on target twice in her last three outings; returns from a layoff; she can be taken on despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	36/5	-
02/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	53/2	-
17/07/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	11/5	-
12/06/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	17/5	-
27/05/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	78/5	-
07/05/24	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	2/1	-

Mandolin Breeze

Jockey: Javier Tavares Trainer: Richard Rettele Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 5727-6

20/1

Comment: Had four of these rivals in front in a claimer when beaten 12l (sixth of eight) three weeks ago; doesn't win often and form is hit and miss; meeting some horses in good form and unlikely to pose a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	144/5	-
13/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	232/5	-
04/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	121/10	-
21/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	683/10	-
18/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	133/10	-
02/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	101/10	-

Val's Twinstar

Jockey: Luis Gonzalez Trainer: Valerie Shanyfelt Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 1261-5

Comment: Beaten 11l when fifth of eight in a claimer splitting Mobil Ensign, Hot Princess and Brief Encounter 21 days ago; a C&D winner; on target twice in her last five outings; has to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	33/5	-
05/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	7/2	-
23/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	4/1	-
08/10/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	14/5	-
26/08/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	11/10	-
23/07/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	3/5	-

Thistledown

20:20 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: WINE SCHOLAR has an obvious shout. She is taken to reverse placings with those she reopposes.

1st	7. Wine Scholar 2nd Fav	9/4
2nd	3. Jenn Sweet Jenn Fav	2/1
3rd	1. To Much Style	3/1

Favourite

2/1

Jenn Sweet Jenn

Jockey: Ricardo Feliciano Trainer: Anthony Rini Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 232445

2/1

Comment: Has run ten times without getting off the mark; last of five here over 5½f (maiden special weight) two weeks ago; should not be far away as shown some signs of promise.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 5	86/5	-
23/04/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 5	33/10	-
23/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	24/5	-
01/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	23/2	-
05/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	2/1	-
19/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	127/10	-

2nd Favourite

9/4

Wine Scholar

Jockey: Chelsey Keiser Trainer: David Wolochuk Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 7-490

9/4

Comment: Attempting to get off the mark at the fifth time of asking (fourth her best finish so far); last of 11 when dropped in distance at Tampa Bay Downs in March in a maiden claimer; moves down to an easier grade (in for $12.5k); David Wolochuk's runners are going great guns at the moment; if replicating best previous efforts is a leading player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	139/10	-
16/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	39/5	-
05/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	7/2	-
20/11/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	79/10	-

To Much Style

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Saul Morales Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 876

3/1

Comment: Out of the frame when sixth over 1m at Tampa Bay Downs (maiden claimer, stumbled at the start) five weeks ago; just her fourth outing so still early days; related to Stakes winner Fox Red; claiming tag now upped from $10k; capable of making an impact.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	51/10	-
23/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	141/10	-
26/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	15/1	-

Gran Roxy

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Emily Szczepanski Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 635433

4/1

Comment: Stepped up on her last two starts and normally pretty consistent; respectable third in a maiden claimer three weeks ago splitting Freedom Princess and Miss Little Bit upped to 1m; drops to a $12.5k tag from $16k; encouragement to be gleaned from latest effort so should give it a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	3/2	-
23/04/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	139/10	-
31/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	9/5	-
06/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	158/5	-
05/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	251/10	-
16/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	87/5	-

Miss Little Bit

Jockey: Miguel Martinez Trainer: Ricardo Bailey Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 867553

10/1

Comment: Shown recent signs of improvement but still searching for her first win after 13 attempts; beaten 8l just behind Freedom Princess and Gran Roxy in second and third over 1m here (maiden claimer) three weeks ago; tag drops from $16k to $12.5k here; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	34/5	-
23/04/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 5	149/5	-
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	393/10	-
30/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	337/10	-
03/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	193/10	-
13/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	23/5	-

Princess Opal

Jockey: Javier Tavares Trainer: Tina Casalinova Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 5-5555

33/1

Comment: 11th attempt to break her duck; unable to land a blow in fifth in a maiden special weight in March at Mahoning Valley upped to 1m; might find this company a little easier but she can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	216/5	-
03/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	25/1	-
05/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	407/10	-
16/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	851/10	-
26/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	241/5	-
02/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	93/5	-

Freedom Princess

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Saul Morales Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 75422

Comment: Signs of improvement on last two runs; finished second beaten 3l over 1m here (maiden claimer) when she had a couple of these behind three weeks ago; down in class now, dropping from a $16k tag; passed over as regularly been coming up a bit short lately.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	56/5	-
31/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	6/1	-
17/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	21/1	-
27/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	607/10	-
13/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	201/10	-
26/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	14/1	-

Thistledown

20:50 - RESULT

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: EXTRADITION looks the one to back. He has shown a liking for this course and distance.

1st	4. Capo Luca 2nd Fav	11/4
2nd	2. Gut Instinct	9/1
3rd	3. Extradition Fav	11/10

Favourite

11/10

Extradition

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Jason Dacosta Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 77-521

11/10

Comment: Gained a 5l success in an allowance race three weeks ago (sloppy track) on debut for this trainer; has chalked up two wins from his last six; clear chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
27/09/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	1799/100	-

2nd Favourite

11/4

Capo Luca

Jockey: Luis Gonzalez Trainer: Kim Puhl Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 35571

11/4

Comment: He accounted for four of his rivals in an allowance race when a just over 4l winner three weeks ago; form of the trainer is a plus; one to be interested in.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
26/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	203/10	-
29/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	189/10	-

Charleston

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Michael Rone Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 0-98782

7/1

Comment: On the premises when runner-up of six in an allowance race behind Capo Luca 21 days ago; winning form over C&D; he shouldn't be far away as recent effort was encouraging.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
06/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	11 / 11	299/5	-

Gut Instinct

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 4-4345

9/1

Comment: Beaten 12l in fifth 21 days ago in an allowance race; suited by this C&D; in good form prior to backwards step last time out; should go close based on the pick of his form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	7/5	-
01/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	11/10	-
23/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	11/5	-
06/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	8/5	-
03/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	56/5	-
07/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	13/5	-

Onore

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Richard Estvanko Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 2-7121

9/1

Comment: Narrow winner of an allowance race at Mountaineer Park last month; managed two wins in his last three outings; must be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 4	9/10	-
22/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	11/10	-
12/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	3/2	-
26/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	1021/50	-
28/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	109/10	-
26/09/24	Belterra Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	52/5	-

Verbier

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Richard Zielinski Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 252333

12/1

Comment: Doesn't win often; brings winning C&D form to the table; third, beaten 4½l by Capo Luca in an allowance race three weeks ago; likely to go well as latest run was an encouraging one.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	57/10	-
08/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 4	17/5	-
22/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	17/5	-
01/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	21/10	-
12/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	33/2	-
23/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	11/2	-

Iconic Rock

Jockey: Lexander Sanchez Trainer: Alejandro Mendieta Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 2181

25/1

Comment: Belied odds of 13-2 when winning by 2l at Belterra Park three weeks ago in a claimer; has chalked up two wins from his last three; not hard to look elsewhere despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	33/5	-
16/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	527/10	-
05/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	7/2	-
26/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	39/10	-
09/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	23/5	-
23/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	5/1	-

Photo Hop

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Jabdiel Castillo Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 422216

Comment: Behind Capo Luca here in an allowance race 21 days ago when finishing last of six on debut for this trainer; meeting some horses in good form and one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	131/10	-
11/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	1/10	-
05/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	6/5	-
27/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	8/5	-
28/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	37/10	-
24/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	23/10	-

Thistledown

21:20 - RESULT

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: DOWNTOWN CONNECTOR should be forgiven a lacklustre latest run and he knows how to win. Star Shopping and Master Of The Nite should also be in the hunt.

1st	9. Hurry On Out	6/1
2nd	3. Smash 2nd Fav	9/2
3rd	8. Last Cookie	14/1

Favourite

7/4

Downtown Connector

Jockey: Luis Gonzalez Trainer: Valerie Shanyfelt Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 31-125

7/4

Comment: Out of the frame when fifth in a claimer (sloppy track) at Mahoning Valley three months ago; boasts winning form over C&D; useful at this level; calmer waters here (in for $7.5k, $15k tag last time); clear chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	36/5	-
27/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	63/10	-
08/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	92/5	-
02/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/1	-
13/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	26/5	-
23/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	18/5	-

2nd Favourite

9/2

Smash

Jockey: Mauro Cedillo Trainer: Jose Lopez Age/Wt: 8/8-7 F: 3423

9/2

Comment: Didn't run badly when 22-1 third in a starter allowance at Mahoning Valley (muddy track) with Star Shopping just behind last month; this C&D holds no fears; may have to settle for supporting role as has not been seen doing much trackwork recently.

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	-

Master Of The Nite

Jockey: Victor Fernandez Trainer: Rey Mendoza Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 5-15152

11/2

Comment: Managed two wins in his last five outings; good effort when close up last month in a claimer; hard to ignore.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	13/5	-
26/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	9/5	-
11/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	18/5	-
05/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	19/5	-
07/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	1/1	-
09/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	63/10	-

Bourbon Wisdom

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett Age/Wt: 8/8-9 F: 55414

6/1

Comment: A winner over C&D; not beaten too far (just under 5l) in a claimer 21 days ago - split Hurry On Out and Last Cookie; one to take seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	41/5	-
10/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	5/2	-
26/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	147/10	-
13/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	41/10	-
01/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	16/5	-
19/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	11/5	-

Hurry On Out

Jockey: Yan Aviles Trainer: Jennifer Tooley Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 6-2283

6/1

Comment: Creditable effort to finish third three weeks ago when ahead of Bourbon Wisdom and Last Cookie in a claimer; has won four races from 6f to 1m; should go well if confirming promise shown last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	14/5	-
29/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	489/50	-
14/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	803/100	-
16/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	229/20	-
08/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	8/1	-
10/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	49/10	-

Broadway Sky

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Michelle Winters Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 42319-

15/2

Comment: Last of nine at Mahoning Valley over 6f (claimer, muddy track) five months ago; can be a player at this level and smart performer at one stage; returns from a layoff; should go close despite defeat last time as he was successful two runs back and in off a lower claiming tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	5/1	-
26/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	71/10	-
06/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	9/10	-
21/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	9/5	-
01/10/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	11/5	-
10/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	41/5	-

Last Cookie

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Rey Mendoza Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 3-71855

14/1

Comment: Beaten 5l 21 days ago when sent off 14-1 on debut for new trainer in a claimer; three wins have been gained over this distance and has proven competitive in a race of this nature; shown he can get his head in front so can figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	141/10	-
11/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	87/10	-
01/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	16/5	-
05/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	21/10	-
09/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	99/10	-
23/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	157/10	-

Auld Lange Syne

Jockey: Joam Toledo Trainer: Amy Sondej Age/Wt: 9/8-7 F: 7357-

16/1

Comment: His tally of course-and-distance wins stands at five; was seventh of eight, beaten 11l, at Mahoning Valley (muddy track) six months ago in a claimer; has had some time off; claiming value now drops from $8k; others appeal more as best days now look to behind him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	101/5	-
13/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	82/5	-
23/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	223/10	-
08/10/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	197/5	-
29/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	34/5	-
12/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	24/5	-

Vincenzino

Jockey: German Terraza Trainer: Jabdiel Castillo Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 3-0363

25/1

Comment: Far from disgraced (beaten just over 5l) over 1m½f at Belterra Park (claimer) three weeks ago; claiming tag rises from $5k last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	11/5	-
28/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	186/5	-
11/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	3/1	-
29/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	1304/25	-
15/10/24	Fort Erie / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	26/5	-
24/09/24	Fort Erie / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	21/5	-

Star Shopping

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Nestor Rivera Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 46284

Comment: Has won four times from 5f to 1m½f; was a shade disappointing when fourth (4-5) here over 6f (claimer) dropped back in distance last month; in for a $7.5k tag here, up from $5k last time; peak figure in the past year is the best in the field so hard to ignore.

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