Thistledown

17:50

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: RED CHILI PEPPER can prove superior to his rivals. He has won here three times and the likely strong pace up front is a plus. May Mayhem looks the biggest threat.

May Mayhem

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Jeffrey Radosevich Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 66-630

Comment: Last of ten 26 days ago upped to 1m½f in a stakes; he can be competitive at this level; needs to be respected as he finished third 50 days ago and dropping back to 6f is a plus.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	10 / 10	301/5	-
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	-

Orville B

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Saul Morales Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 513U-4

Comment: Split Zakaria and Color Bearer when beaten 8l in fourth last month in a claimer; has been in the winners' enclosure three times in his career; he can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	18/1	-
21/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	U / 8	-	-
29/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	7/2	-
03/10/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	179/10	-
12/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	25/1	-
31/07/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	13/5	-

Aint No Bandleader

Jockey: Victor Fernandez Trainer: Richard Zielinski Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 2-546

Comment: Finished sixth last month albeit only beaten just over 5l (Belterra Park) in a claimer; is a multiple winner at this distance (all wins at this trip); in for a $16k tag here, up from $7.5k last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	21/5	-
29/05/25	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	46/5	-
21/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	7/1	-
02/10/24	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	24/5	-
21/09/24	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	1/20	-
30/08/24	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	17/5	-

Check The Facts

Jockey: Yuri Yaranga Trainer: Rebecca Johnston Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 5-442

Comment: Produced several respectable runs lately; achieved each of his three career wins at Belterra Park; decent effort when 11-1 second (bumped at the start) 12 days ago at Belterra Park in a claimer; deeper waters here (in for $16k here, $15k tag last time).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	23/2	-
20/06/25	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	59/5	-
07/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	103/10	-
21/09/24	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	47/10	-
30/08/24	Belterra Park / Stakes / F	-	10 / 12	408/5	-
09/08/24	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	149/10	-

Matthew's Patriot

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Rey Mendoza Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 514-6

Comment: Finished last of six (muddy track) in January at Mahoning Valley in an allowance race; multiple course winner; returns from a layoff here; should get involved as pleasing in workout two weeks ago and has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	61/2	-
30/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	17/5	-
19/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	7/5	-
04/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	248/5	-
29/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	81/10	-
08/10/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	133/10	-

Color Bearer

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 643615

Comment: Useful at this level and is a multiple distance winner (all wins at this trip); beaten 9l just behind Zakaria and Orville B in second and fourth in a claimer when fifth of six last month; capable if in the mood so ought to be of interest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	97/10	-
17/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	12/5	-
28/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	99/5	-
06/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	9/5	-
23/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	269/10	-
18/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	559/10	-

Zakaria

Jockey: Luciano Hernandez Trainer: Susan Yoder Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 592462

Comment: Fair second of six in a claimer where he had two of these rivals behind last month; form could be levelling off and hasn't won for a while; latest form figure is not as flattering as it may appear so passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	83/10	-
07/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	8/5	-
07/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	9/2	-
31/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	51/10	-
03/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	204/5	-
10/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	53/10	-

Red Chili Pepper

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Timothy Hamm Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 53-75

Comment: Fifth of seven beaten 15l in a claimer last month; three wins from nine runs here; claiming tag drops from $50k; reunited with Rocco Bowen, the pair have built a good partnership; big run on the cards as he finished third at Mahoning Valley in December.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	83/10	-
16/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	48/5	-
02/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	42/5	-
14/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	51/10	-
01/10/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	16/5	-
12/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	5/2	-

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Thistledown

18:20

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: OVERLOAD looks the one to back. He has a sound course record and is of interest if excusing his most recent run. Run Rocky should also be taken seriously.

Attack Angle

Jockey: German Terraza Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett Age/Wt: 9/8-7 F: 76-668

Comment: Finished last of eight over 6f here (claimer) two weeks ago; no wins at this distance and recent form hardly the most inspiring; his best looks to be behind him and may be vulnerable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	61/1	-
11/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	313/5	-
04/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	45/2	-
11/10/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	453/5	-
02/10/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	96/5	-
29/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	53/1	-

Show Sliding Home

Jockey: Anthony Rodriguez Trainer: Gary Johnson Age/Wt: 11/8-7 F: 36178

Comment: Finished last of eight when close behind Lunchatthelizard in April in a claimer; six wins from 45 here; concern he might not be fully tuned up so others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	109/5	-
22/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	39/10	-
10/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	11/2	-
11/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	53/5	-
25/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	161/10	-
19/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	317/10	-

Spin Doctor

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Michelle Winters Age/Wt: 9/8-7 F: 624U23

Comment: Multiple course winner; finished in front of two of these in a claimer when third of six three weeks ago; cannot be ignored.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	79/5	-
04/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	21/10	-
21/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	U / 6	21/5	-
13/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	3/1	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	3/1	-
02/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	81/10	-

Rumble Strip Ron

Jockey: Mauro Cedillo Trainer: Gary Johnson Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 77615

Comment: Beaten 24l in fifth here over 1m (claimer, bumped at the start) last month; multiple course winner; tag drops from $16k to $7.5k here; he should go close if excused most recent run as achieved claimer success two runs back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	29/2	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	17/10	-
12/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	20/1	-
10/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	262/5	-
11/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	293/10	-
04/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	219/5	-

Lunchatthelizard

Jockey: Victor Fernandez Trainer: Robert Cline Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 687526

Comment: Last of six over 6f here (claimer) last month; can be a player at this level; second two starts back and can figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	19/5	-
04/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	21/2	-
07/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	12/1	-
21/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	40/1	-
22/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	69/10	-
11/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	7/2	-

Run Rocky

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: John Brown Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 61-4

Comment: Problems at the start (bumped) when beaten 12l (fourth of six) last month on his debut for this trainer in a claimer; proven that he knows how to get his head in front (seeking a fifth win); successful in a claimer in September and needs considering.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	33/5	-
09/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	191/10	-
06/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	197/10	-
10/07/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	167/5	-
17/06/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	201/10	-
09/08/23	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	10/1	-

Overload

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Rafael Rodriguez Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 135-13

Comment: Specialist here with three wins; not disgraced when third on debut for new trainer three weeks ago in a claimer; claiming tag drops to $7.5k (from $16k); warrants plenty of respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	51/10	-
04/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/10	-
03/10/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	20/1	-
10/07/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	36/5	-
15/05/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	137/10	-
02/04/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	73/10	-

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Thistledown

18:50

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 5f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: DUNN'S RIVER is a strong fancy. She is taken to step up her second last time and the benefit of experience may give her an edge over some of these. Bobber's Rocket and Perfect Angel could run well too.

Forever Flowing

Jockey: Francisco Garcia Trainer: W Bourke Age/Wt: 2/8-6

Comment: Racecourse debut for this daughter of Rivers Run Deep; interesting to see how she figures in the betting.

Perfect Angel

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Jason Dacosta Age/Wt: 2/8-6 F: 3

Comment: Respectable debut effort (beaten just under 3l) two weeks ago over C&D; hard to dismiss if replicating initial run and her jockey excels from low numbers over this C&D.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 7	32/5	-

Dunn's River

Jockey: Ricardo Feliciano Trainer: Ricardo Bailey Age/Wt: 2/8-6 F: 2

Comment: Went down by 7l when runner-up at the first time of asking (9-2) last month over C&D; can have a big say as her rider is capable of making the most of a favourable draw and she could step up.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
17/06/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 6	22/5	-

Seeking The Bank

Jockey: Roberto Perez Trainer: Rodney Faulkner Age/Wt: 2/8-6

Comment: Bred on sire side to appreciate sprint distances; sibling of Seeking Freedom (6f winner); hard to fancy unless market points the other way.

Striking Lady

Jockey: Victor Fernandez Trainer: Ricardo Bailey Age/Wt: 2/8-6 F: 3

Comment: Seemed to find life tough on her debut last month when close behind Dunn's River over C&D; must now step up.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
17/06/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 6	35/2	-

Rivers Angel

Jockey: Anthony Nunez Trainer: John Corriveau Age/Wt: 2/8-6

Comment: Related to Lil Rickys Jewel, winning form over 6f-1m; having first race; a watching brief the best policy.

Bobber's Rocket

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Richard Zielinski Age/Wt: 2/8-6

Comment: Course debutants from this stable always command respect; has busy trackwork profile; can't be ruled out as some good aspects to her profile and could be a speedy type on breeding.

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Thistledown

19:20

Runners: 5 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SADIE THE GOAT is a strong pick. She will be in the wings should the leaders go off too fast and has won once over this C&D, while Elodine is one to take seriously.

Princessofthenorth

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Nestor Rivera Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 246121

Comment: Proven that she knows how to get her head in front (seeking an eighth win); scored by 2½l last week in a claimer; should get involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	12/5	-
16/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	22/5	-
03/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	49/10	-
11/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	7/2	-
03/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	18/5	-
22/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/2	-

Magic Palace

Jockey: Irwin Rosendo Trainer: Raquel Castro Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 56541

Comment: Aiming for a third C&D win after her success here 15 days ago; hard enough to fancy despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 3	3/2	-
16/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	256/5	-
22/05/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	187/5	-
03/05/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	113/5	-
01/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	217/10	-
04/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	88/5	-

Elodine

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Elias Lopez Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 11213

Comment: Managed three wins in her last five outings; somewhat disappointing when finishing third (evens) in a claimer (Hawthorne) last month; should give it a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	1/1	-
08/05/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	23/5	-
17/04/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	11/1	-
27/03/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	3/1	-
14/02/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	9/10	-
16/01/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	41/10	-

Miranda's Rocky

Jockey: Victor Fernandez Trainer: Robert Cline Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 121123

Comment: A winner over C&D; has chalked up three wins from her last six; behind Sadie The Goat when third last month in an optional claimer; in with a shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/06/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	14/5	-
22/05/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	6/5	-
03/05/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	4/5	-
05/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	3/2	-
19/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	219/50	-
06/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	457/50	-

Gray Royality

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Craig Sweeting Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 34-255

Comment: Goes very well here with three C&D wins to her name; held when fifth of seven at Mahoning Valley four months ago in an allowance optional claimer; could be an uphill struggle as substantially lower claiming tag is off putting.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	57/10	-
26/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	22/5	-
04/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	47/10	-
03/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	13/10	-
05/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	2/1	-
23/04/24	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	11/10	-

Sadie The Goat

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Nestor Rivera Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 332411

Comment: Ran out a ready winner in an optional claimer last month; bids to pull off a hat-trick and a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 7-24; has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals so she is a serious player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/06/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	9/5	-
22/05/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	24/5	-
07/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	17/10	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	3/2	-
05/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	4/5	-
23/03/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	4/5	-

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Thistledown

19:50

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: LOGICO looks best placed to take advantage if the front-runners go too fast and has been very consistent of late. Thanks Frank and Monterey Peninsula should also be in the hunt.

Thanks Frank

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Michael Rone Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 56151

Comment: Problems at the start (lunged) 23 days ago when back to 5½f in a claimer; has chalked up two wins from his last three; lower claiming tag worth taking at face value so hard to dismiss.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	2/5	-
04/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	19/10	-
17/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	11/10	-
18/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	201/10	-
24/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	13/1	-
20/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	117/10	-

Montauk Cove

Jockey: Anthony Rodriguez Trainer: Robin Schuster Age/Wt: 12/8-11 F: 421551

Comment: Added to C&D record of four wins from 23 starts two weeks ago; despite that Thistledown success, difficult to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	193/10	-
12/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	117/10	-
26/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	57/10	-
24/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	3/1	-
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	148/5	-
30/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	229/10	-

Markhamian

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Jabdiel Castillo Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 43471

Comment: Bumped at the start when springing a surpise to score by 5l (went off 11-1) two weeks ago in a claimer; record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 4-18); claiming tag rises from $5k last time; makes limited appeal despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	23/2	-
12/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	27/2	-
26/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	27/5	-
24/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	9/5	-
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	3/2	-
26/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	11/5	-

Monterey Peninsula

Jockey: Yan Aviles Trainer: Joseph Poole Age/Wt: 8/8-7 F: 22152

Comment: A winner over C&D; was a close runner-up over 5½f here (claimer) 35 days ago; class riser as runs for a $7.5k tag here; possible squeak.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	4/5	-
13/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	33/10	-
29/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	13/10	-
31/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	1/5	-
17/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	21/5	-
03/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	39/5	-

Majestic Flag

Jockey: Ricardo Mejias Trainer: James Jackson Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 47-544

Comment: Brings winning C&D form to the table; not always shown an awful lot since winning an allowance race at Thistledown in September; out of the frame (beaten 6l in fourth) in a claimer last month; others more likely as this looks a fair heat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	13/5	-
04/06/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	71/5	-
08/05/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	73/2	-
22/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	87/10	-
11/10/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	67/10	-
09/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	16/1	-

Mshindi

Jockey: Ricardo Feliciano Trainer: Rodney Faulkner Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 852233

Comment: Not disgraced when third of five last month in a claimer; producing fairly consistent form; perhaps looks to have to reached his ceiling; may have to settle for supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	57/5	-
12/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	77/5	-
26/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	17/5	-
03/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	58/5	-
10/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	191/10	-
13/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	301/10	-

Logico

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Jeffrey Radosevich Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 621233

Comment: One-time useful operator and string of consistent efforts of late; third here but only beaten less than a length in an optional claimer 15 days ago; drops to a $7.5k tag from $12.5k; form of the yard is a plus; a big player if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/07/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	37/10	-
08/05/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	3/2	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	16/5	-
01/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	13/10	-
13/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	23/10	-
27/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	17/10	-

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Thistledown

20:20

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: LIBERTANGO is fancied for this. He will be in the wings should the leaders go off too fast, while Quarantino and Gunner's Gold must be respected.

Heart Of An Angel

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Richard Rettele Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 0-343

Comment: Not disgraced when third two weeks ago splitting Golden Al and Viva Victory in a claimer; drops to a $7.5k tag from $12.5k; can give it a good shot as shown he can win fairly recently and didn't have the best of luck last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	4/1	-
12/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	157/10	-
17/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	17/2	-
14/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	109/2	-
21/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	61/5	-
27/08/24	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/10	-

Gunner's Gold

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Jeffrey Radosevich Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 3-441

Comment: Has raised his game the last twice; off the mark at the fifth time of asking in a maiden claimer when springing a surpise to score by 2½l (went off 22-1) last month; Jeffrey Radosevich's runners are going great guns at the moment; can't be ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/06/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	22/1	-
11/06/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	9/5	-
22/05/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	9/2	-
25/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	28/5	-
19/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	197/4	-

Quarantino

Jockey: Yan Aviles Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 32422/

Comment: Narrowly beaten and favourite at Mahoning Valley in 2023 in an allowance race; a winner over C&D; has been fairly consistent this year; claiming debut; good record under Yan Aviles (partnership reunited here); if he is able to build on his most recent effort then one to take seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/11/23	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	1/1	-
09/11/23	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	6/5	-
06/10/23	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	23/10	-
25/09/23	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	21/10	-
06/09/23	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	4/1	-
21/08/23	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	17/10	-

Golden Al

Jockey: Kirsten Swan Trainer: Kirsten Swan Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 6-742

Comment: Outran 25-1 odds when a close runner-up in a claimer (had Heart Of An Angel and Viva Victory behind) 15 days ago; been a while since he achieved his only career win; claiming tag drops from $12.5k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	51/2	-
13/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	203/10	-
03/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	127/10	-
20/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	649/10	-
08/12/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	301/5	-
30/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	72/5	-

Libertango

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 5-62

Comment: Turned in a solid effort in defeat two months ago, when second in a claimer; claiming value now drops from $12.5k; encouragement to be gleaned from latest effort so big chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/5	-
05/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	29/2	-
28/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	56/5	-
21/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	7/1	-
22/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	15/2	-
07/10/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	38/5	-

Viva Victory

Jockey: Samuel Jimenez Trainer: Megan Reust Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 5-924

Comment: Fourth beaten 10l in a claimer two weeks ago; claiming value now drops to $7.5k; not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	13/1	-
07/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	86/5	-
11/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	57/2	-
28/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	244/5	-
23/08/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	853/10	-
02/08/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	326/5	-

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Thistledown

20:50

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: GUESS AGAIN is hard to look beyond. He makes plenty of appeal on the strength of a good latest effort and the abundance of pace up front enhances his claims, while Weekend Retreat and Aquavit are also of interest.

Aquavit

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Jeffrey Radosevich Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 6-58P1

Comment: Gained a just under 3l success, breaking his duck at the sixth time of asking 16 days ago in a maiden claimer; has shown some recent improvement; is respected as jockey does well from inside draws here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/07/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	1/1	-
03/06/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	P / 8	117/10	-
14/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	14/1	-
29/04/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	461/10	-
22/07/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	46/1	-
03/07/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	73/10	-

Seeking Freedom

Jockey: Roberto Perez Trainer: Rodney Faulkner Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 79668

Comment: Achieved only a sole win; finished last of eight in a claimer when he was behind a few of these upped to this distance two months ago; this looks a big ask.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	247/10	-
30/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	581/10	-
10/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	42/1	-
27/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	11/1	-
13/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	107/10	-
26/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	13/2	-

Hidden Heart

Jockey: Yan Aviles Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 688516

Comment: Held when sixth of seven last Monday in a claimer; he meets the required standard ability wise and has displayed improved form on last two starts; now down in class (in for $12.5k from $16k); should not be far away if excused most recent run as achieved maiden claimer success two runs back and has proved he knows how to win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	29/2	-
12/06/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	25/2	-
26/05/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	4/1	-
29/04/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	96/5	-
10/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	72/5	-
26/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	35/2	-

Guess Again

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Timothy Hamm Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 276342

Comment: Has won here previously; was thereabouts (second of five, 9-1, sloppy track, Belterra Park) two weeks ago in an allowance race; a leading player as recent display was promising.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/07/25	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	44/5	-
28/05/25	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	99/10	-
16/05/25	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	26/5	-
13/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	21/5	-
26/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	4/5	-
11/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	11/5	-

Sol Of Vaquero

Jockey: Samuel Jimenez Trainer: Anthony Campbell Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 0-45635

Comment: Been a while since he achieved his only career win; couldn't land a blow when fifth of six four weeks ago in an allowance race; easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	73/2	-
19/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	135/2	-
30/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	175/2	-
10/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	593/10	-
13/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	388/5	-
10/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	11 / 12	461/5	-

Weekend Retreat

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Robert Gorham Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 764254

Comment: Low strike-rate of 1-20; couldn't land a blow when fourth of nine last month (broke slowly at the start) in a claimer; tag has been dropped to $12.5k; looks likely to go well as shown some ability on occasion.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	8/1	-
29/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	17/5	-
19/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	33/10	-
10/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	49/5	-
26/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	61/10	-
11/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	81/10	-

Who Can't Wait

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Ivan Vazquez Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 36667

Comment: Finished just behind Hidden Heart when last last Monday (dropped to 5½f) in a claimer; has struggled to factor since winning a maiden special weight at Mahoning Valley in February; claiming value now drops to $12.5k; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	261/5	-
19/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	107/10	-
27/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	289/10	-
13/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	83/10	-
26/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	72/5	-
11/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	121/10	-

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Thistledown

21:20

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SASSY CHARLEE is a multiple winner over this distance and her latest effort has been franked. Theodoropoulos, Tizzy Jojo and Tritone Gal must be on the shortlist.

Pearlintherough

Jockey: Miguel Martinez Trainer: Richard Genovese Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 633446

Comment: Behind several of these in a claimer when beaten 6l in sixth 17 days ago; not hard to look elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	161/5	-
29/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	53/5	-
19/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	207/10	-
29/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	219/10	-
07/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	62/5	-
28/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	491/10	-

Tizzy Jojo

Jockey: Mauro Cedillo Trainer: Gary Johnson Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 32265

Comment: Comfortably beaten into fifth here over 1m (optional claimer) last month; definite chance as the return to this distance should be more suitable and she ran well three runs back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/06/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	147/10	-
05/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	17/5	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	3/1	-
27/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	331/50	-
09/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	497/100	-
06/02/25	Turfway Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	1287/100	-

Magicgirl

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Jeffrey Radosevich Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 1-452

Comment: Ran well when beaten just over 1l two weeks ago in a claimer; three-time course winner and smart performer at one stage; trainer is ticking along nicely; cannot be ignored.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	9/2	-
09/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	33/5	-
20/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	42/5	-
14/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	16/5	-
29/07/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	63/10	-
08/07/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	6/1	-

Jen's Battle

Jockey: German Terraza Trainer: Tina Casalinova Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 555524

Comment: Split a number of these rivals in a claimer two weeks ago; may have reached limits of her ability; may have to settle for supporting role as now looks to be past her prime.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	54/5	-
09/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	57/5	-
21/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	188/5	-
03/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	48/5	-
12/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	42/5	-
12/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	9/2	-

Blazing Zenna

Jockey: Yan Aviles Trainer: Joseph Mahan Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 658667

Comment: Finished last of seven when close behind Jen's Battle in May (sloppy track) in a claimer; possible that there's no more in the locker and yet to win over 6f; may not be up to this.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	246/5	-
31/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	127/5	-
12/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	207/5	-
12/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	316/5	-
03/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	273/10	-
15/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	883/10	-

Sassy Charlee

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Ivan Calderon Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 554654

Comment: Disappointing to see her finish fourth six weeks ago given market expectations in a claimer; successful seven times from 31 career runs; if replicating best previous efforts holds major claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	7/10	-
05/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	7/10	-
02/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	29/10	-
19/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	43/10	-
28/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	31/10	-
21/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	3/2	-

Tritone Gal

Jockey: Luis Gonzalez Trainer: Valerie Shanyfelt Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 553-74

Comment: Useful in her prime and useful at this level; not beaten too far when fourth here five weeks ago in a claimer; shown she can win fairly recently and should prove competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	4/1	-
21/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	4/1	-
03/06/24	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	17/10	-
09/05/24	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	7/2	-
10/04/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	31/10	-
02/04/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	1/1	-

Opulent Ways

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Robert Severin Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 413-53

Comment: Winner of four races at this venue; split a number of these rivals when beaten 1½l last month in a claimer; in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	43/10	-
17/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	41/10	-
23/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	19/10	-
30/07/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/5	-
08/07/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	9/10	-
13/06/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	31/5	-

Theodoropoulos

Jockey: Roberto Perez Trainer: Ricardo Bailey Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 62855

Comment: Three-time course winner; left punters frustrated after going off favourite when fifth back down to this distance two weeks ago in a claimer; has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals so shouldn't be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	4/5	-
28/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	13/2	-
13/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	459/10	-
05/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	321/10	-
23/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	119/10	-
21/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	57/5	-

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