Thistledown

17:50 - RESULT

Runners: 0 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: ACTION MAN looks a solid choice. He looks best placed to take advantage if the front-runners go too fast. Also of interest is A Bit Of Captain.

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Breeze The Bayou

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 231272

Comment: Produced an encouraging effort (runner-up of seven, beaten just over 3l) in a claimer upped to this distance with three of these in behind three weeks ago; competitive shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	49/5	-
07/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	2/1	-
23/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	53/10	-
01/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	1/2	-
12/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	6/5	-
11/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	17/10	-

Action Man

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Jason Dacosta Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 665465

Comment: Beaten 10l in fifth two weeks ago in an allowance race; claiming debut; very interesting as shown some signs of promise.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/07/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	73/2	-
23/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	663/10	-
03/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	247/10	-
03/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	217/10	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	153/2	-
05/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	228/5	-

A Bit Of Captain

Jockey: Yan Aviles Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 583436

Comment: Only once has he got into the winners' enclosure; last of six here over 5½f (claimer) three weeks ago; drops to a $7.5k tag; can give it a good shot as has bits and pieces of decent form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	13/5	-
12/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	83/10	-
17/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	63/10	-
23/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	18/5	-
05/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	12/1	-
24/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	85/2	-

Royal Decadence

Jockey: Noel Vigil Trainer: Amy Sondej Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 885666

Comment: Has a record of 1-24 and generally struggled of late; beaten 8l in a claimer (Mountaineer Park) last month; deeper waters here (in for $7.5k here, $4k tag last time); not an obvious one given many of his rivals are in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	611/10	-
21/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	121/10	-
04/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	681/10	-
11/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	191/5	-
27/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	133/2	-
03/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	73/1	-

Cowboy Justice

Jockey: Victor Fernandez Trainer: Robert Gorham Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 41-983

Comment: Went down by just under 4l when third here over 6f (claimer) last month; ought to be competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	71/10	-
15/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	137/5	-
22/04/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	9 / 12	499/10	-
14/11/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	49/5	-
24/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	61/5	-
11/06/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	59/10	-

Net Worth

Jockey: Kirsten Swan Trainer: Kirsten Swan Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 46-653

Comment: Split a number of these rivals in a claimer 21 days ago when not beaten too far upped to this distance; has a record of 1-24; others appeal more as regularly been coming up a bit short lately.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	187/10	-
07/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	453/10	-
13/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	73/10	-
31/07/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	587/10	-
20/07/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	201/5	-
29/06/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	423/5	-

C C's Clear Creek

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Robin Schuster Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 547245

Comment: Beaten 13l in a claimer when he was behind several of these rivals three weeks ago upped to this trip; a course winner; perhaps looks to have to reached his ceiling; meeting some horses in good form and there are better alternatives here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	122/5	-
07/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	159/10	-
21/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	109/10	-
23/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	509/10	-
11/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	37/2	-
27/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	273/5	-

Lt's Jacknthebox

Jockey: Edgar Paucar Trainer: Donaciano Gonzalez Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 453354

Comment: Split a number of these rivals in a claimer when fourth of seven three weeks ago; this looks a decent race so others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	101/5	-
12/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	229/10	-
21/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	21/5	-
11/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	87/10	-
05/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	169/10	-
27/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	5/1	-

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Thistledown

18:20 - RESULT

Runners: 0 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: OUTKISSED is expected to get the job done. He might find the race opens up for him with the likelihood of plenty of competition for the lead and is proven at the trip.

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Charger

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Ivan Calderon Age/Wt: 7/8-9 F: 51P154

Comment: Useful at this level and one-time useful performer; not beaten that far in fourth (8l) three weeks ago in a claimer; the Ivan Calderon outfit is running hot currently; capable of going well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	33/5	-
12/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	36/5	-
26/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	17/2	-
08/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	P / 5	7/1	-
31/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	9/1	-
06/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	131/10	-

Outkissed

Jockey: Roberto Perez Trainer: Rodney Faulkner Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 5-31643

Comment: Career record shows his ability to win (wins-runs record of 5-23); beaten just over 3l five weeks ago when sent off 6-1 at Mountaineer Park in a claimer; drops to a $5k tag; big chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	59/10	-
04/06/25	Belterra Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	287/10	-
01/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	47/10	-
28/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	3/2	-
03/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	13/10	-
06/12/24	Charles Town / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	17/5	-

Khalfani

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Chad Skelton Age/Wt: 9/8-7 F: 3-11646

Comment: Finished just behind Gilligan when last two months ago in a claimer; has an impressive record over course and distance (four wins from 11 runs) and is a two-time winner this year; hard enough to fancy as now looks to be past his prime.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	59/10	-
30/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	42/5	-
12/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	16/1	-
11/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	7/2	-
15/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	62/5	-
12/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	57/10	-

K P Silver Bullet

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Jabdiel Castillo Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 113-84

Comment: Beaten 12l when fourth of five three weeks ago in a claimer; has scored over C&D; his best looks to be behind him and can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	52/5	-
27/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	177/10	-
12/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	69/10	-
20/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	1/1	-
04/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	139/10	-
19/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	31/5	-

Sahm Tequila

Jockey: Noel Vigil Trainer: Enrique Lopez Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 575358

Comment: Finished last of eight here over 1m (claimer, muddy track) last month; boasts winning form over C&D; form could be levelling off; this looks a fair heat so makes little appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	211/5	-
20/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	143/10	-
29/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	13/2	-
15/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	89/2	-
14/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	367/10	-
31/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	807/10	-

Aura Of Gold

Jockey: Mauro Cedillo Trainer: Rodrigo Madrigal Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 266313

Comment: Has winning C&D form to his name; respectable effort (beaten just under 4l) in a claimer (split Capture Mi and Charger) 21 days ago; ought to be competitive if duplicating the form of his most recent win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	5/1	-
10/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	13/5	-
17/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	47/10	-
24/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	9/1	-
17/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	19/5	-
13/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	4/1	-

Capture Mi

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Manuel Vlaun Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 432112

Comment: Boasts winning form over C&D; mostly consistent recently; finished ahead of two of these rivals when beaten just under 4l to finish runner-up 21 days ago in a claimer; looks likely to go well as best speed figure over the past year reads well comparatively.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	8/5	-
12/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	39/10	-
17/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/5	-
30/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	19/2	-
01/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	97/10	-
17/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	37/10	-

Gilligan

Jockey: Edgar Paucar Trainer: Joseph Mahan Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 875744

Comment: Creditable effort (went off 33-1) to finish fourth over 6f here (claimer) last month; possible that there's no more in the locker and largely disappointing since successful in a claimer at Thistledown in September; been struggling to get his head in front recently so others make more appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	363/10	-
26/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	96/5	-
29/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	233/10	-
17/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	217/5	-
27/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	153/10	-
28/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	229/10	-

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Thistledown

18:50 - RESULT

Runners: 0 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: DESTINY'S TOT was disappointing last time although that may have been only a blip. Ebony's Secret and Z B Ready should also be considered.

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Play Ball Susie

Jockey: Hector Berrios Trainer: Johanna Urieta Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 786-

Comment: Comfortably beaten into sixth in a maiden special weight in October (Mahoning Valley) when first-time blinkers didn't help; lightly raced (this just her fourth race); first run in claiming company; returning from a layoff here; probably unlikely to trouble the principals despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	169/5	-
24/09/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	193/5	-
12/09/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	238/5	-

Destiny's Tot

Jockey: Anthony Rodriguez Trainer: Oscar Romero Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 445523

Comment: Still searching for her first win after 12 attempts; third of six beaten 9l in a maiden claimer last week; up in class (in for $12.5k); every chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/07/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	66/5	-
23/06/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	169/5	-
11/06/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	323/10	-
07/05/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	27/5	-
07/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	11/1	-
24/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	8/5	-

Z B Ready

Jockey: Samuel Jimenez Trainer: Rachael Maddox Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 06/907

Comment: This now her seventh attempt to get off the mark; unable to land a blow in seventh 20 days ago when splitting two of these rivals in a maiden special weight; could go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	247/10	-
11/06/25	Presque Isle Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	767/10	-
27/05/25	Presque Isle Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	89/1	-
29/08/23	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	148/5	-
09/08/23	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 12	351/10	-
19/06/23	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 11	553/10	-

Count On Jane

Jockey: Miguel Martinez Trainer: Richard Genovese Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 76

Comment: Unable to land a blow when sixth of nine in a maiden special weight (had Z B Ready (seventh) and Drilling (eighth) behind) 20 days ago; this just her third race; could find this level easier.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 8	441/10	-
11/06/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	7 / 9	53/10	-

Ebony's Secret

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Justin Radosevich Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 78-934

Comment: Beaten a fair way when fourth in a maiden claimer upped to 1m 22 days ago on debut for this trainer; has found improvement of late; shown she can be competitive fairly recently and easy to see her making an impression.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/07/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	49/10	-
11/06/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	27/10	-
27/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	49/1	-
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	-

Drilling

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Rodney Faulkner Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 764468

Comment: Unable to land a blow in eighth in a maiden special weight three weeks ago; yet to get off the mark and losing run stands at 11; down in class this time but not taken to make a serious impact.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	409/5	-
11/06/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	228/5	-
22/05/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	178/5	-
07/05/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	427/10	-
20/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	439/10	-
28/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	347/5	-

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Thistledown

19:20 - RESULT

Runners: 0 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: READ THE ROOM is fancied for this. He could capitalise if the leaders go too fast and can't be faulted for consistency. Latin Spice is also respected.

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Napa Dude

Jockey: Miguel Martinez Trainer: Tina Casalinova Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 5-7496

Comment: Has scored over C&D; held in sixth (Mahoning Valley) four months ago when dropped in distance in a claimer; claiming value now drops from $7.5k; concern he might not be fully tuned up so hard to entertain.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	85/2	-
01/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	771/10	-
29/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	441/10	-
09/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	739/10	-
20/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	103/2	-
22/07/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	393/10	-

Own The Town

Jockey: Luis Gonzalez Trainer: Valerie Shanyfelt Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 36-435

Comment: Can boast winning form over this C&D; smart performer at one stage; finished just behind Latin Spice when fifth 20 days ago in a claimer; notable jockey booking; a likely player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	28/5	-
11/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	54/5	-
14/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	57/10	-
07/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	39/5	-
22/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	9/5	-
30/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	29/10	-

Read The Room

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Joseph Mahan Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 51-522

Comment: Consistent lately; gave good account to finish second two weeks ago in a claimer; he's a serious player as boasts the best speed figure posted by this field in the last 12 months.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	3/2	-
24/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	53/10	-
08/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	97/10	-
27/03/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	4/1	-
11/03/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	13/1	-
26/02/24	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	1/2	-

David's Gem

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Gary Johnson Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 376-63

Comment: Boasts winning form over C&D; very smart in his prime; respectable third in a claimer last month; capable of making an impact if replicating most recent run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	21/10	-
29/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	19/10	-
16/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	27/5	-
26/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	-	-
28/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	9/5	-
18/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	17/5	-

Latin Spice

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Jeffrey Poole Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 55-822

Comment: Gave good account to finish second over 5½f here (claimer) three weeks ago; suited by this C&D; producing consistent form; recent display was promising so definite chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/10	-
11/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	7/5	-
03/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	144/5	-
13/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	73/10	-
29/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	11/5	-
16/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	19/10	-

Rosco P. Coltrane

Jockey: Noel Vigil Trainer: Jose Romero Age/Wt: 10/8-11 F: 855548

Comment: Held in eighth in a claimer four weeks ago; likes this combination of C&D; tag drops from $7.5k to $5k here; others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	607/10	-
04/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	193/10	-
13/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	176/5	-
02/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	309/5	-
20/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	93/5	-
06/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	139/5	-

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Thistledown

19:50 - RESULT

Runners: 0 Distance: 0m 5f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: TOM'S AVATAR looks set for a big run. He represents a powerful trainer. Gunner Glory is another for the shortlist.

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Gunner Glory

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

Comment: Stable does well here with debutants; in the mix with signs of encouragement in profile and jockey does well from inside draws here.

Biscuits 'n Gravy

Jockey: Ricardo Mejias Trainer: James Jackson Age/Wt: 2/8-6 F: 7

Comment: Could not finish better than last on his debut over C&D (7-5) 20 days ago; something to find with Scared Cause (fourth) on that performance; only ride on the card for Ricardo Mejias; needs to make above-average progress.

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

Leavetheninetynine

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Jeffrey Radosevich Age/Wt: 2/8-6

Comment: Jeffrey Radosevich newcomers always need to be taken seriously at Thistledown; should be on the premises with signs of encouragement in profile and the hot form of the stable is a bonus.

Scared Cause

Jockey: Victor Fernandez Trainer: Robert Cline Age/Wt: 2/8-6 F: 4

Comment: Not disgraced on his debut when little between him and Biscuits 'n Gravy (last) three weeks ago over C&D; if building on promise shown first time out warrants consideration.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 7	7/1	-

Doin Mischief

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Israel Flores Age/Wt: 2/8-6 F: 5

Comment: Solid effort first time out 20 days ago over C&D; must make above-average progress to figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 7	137/10	-

Machico Madeira

Jockey: Yan Aviles Trainer: Michael Rone Age/Wt: 2/8-6

Comment: Stable not renowned for getting debutant winners; has plenty of trackwork under his belt; sire gets plenty of two-year-old winners.

Tom's Avatar

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Timothy Hamm Age/Wt: 2/8-6

Comment: Yard can ready a debutant; strong claims with signs of encouragement in profile and his sire gets speedy types.

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Thistledown

20:20 - RESULT

Runners: 0 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

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Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MISS FUSSY PANTS looks a solid choice. She could capitalise if the leaders go too fast and has won once at this venue previously. The Sweaty Fox looks the biggest threat.

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The Sweaty Fox

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 3-5115

Comment: Last of five last month upped to 1m in an optional claimer; has won six times over C&D and performed at a higher level than this in her peak; should prove competitive as should benefit from return to this trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/06/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	9/5	-
11/06/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	2/5	-
20/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	2/1	-
26/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	79/5	-
10/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	63/10	-
25/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	5 / 9	44/5	-

Oaxaca

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 437-66

Comment: Finished last of six four weeks ago in an allowance race; shown nothing recently so one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	146/5	-
11/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	12/1	-
25/07/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	32/5	-
04/07/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	42/5	-
10/06/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	26/5	-
18/05/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	28/5	-

Dance Step

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Craig Sweeting Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 25-121

Comment: Proven that she knows how to get her head in front (seeking an eighth win); won by 3½l here over 5½f (claimer, sloppy track) last month; higher claiming tag here so class rise to contend with; others more persuasive despite that win at Thistledown.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	16/5	-
20/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	14/5	-
03/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	34/5	-
19/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	17/5	-
02/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	6/5	-
04/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	44/5	-

Miss Fussy Pants

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Nestor Rivera Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 213455

Comment: Held when fifth of seven a week ago in an optional claimer; a three-time winner this year and useful at this level; $16k claiming tag this time (up from $12.5k); can make her presence felt as best speed figure over the past year reads well comparatively and has proved she knows how to win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/07/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	143/5	-
18/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	24/5	-
28/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	21/10	-
07/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	2/1	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	27/10	-
05/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	39/10	-

Zip Code Envy

Jockey: Luis Gonzalez Trainer: Omar Londono Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 129513

Comment: Can boast winning form over this C&D; managed three wins in her last seven outings; not beaten too far when third of six in an optional claimer last month 6l behind The Sweaty Fox; likely to be in contention.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	12/5	-
28/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	29/10	-
30/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	20/1	-
15/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	43/2	-
28/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	27/10	-
19/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	9/10	-

Go Jocelyn Go

Jockey: Roberto Perez Trainer: Omar Londono Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 0-10514

Comment: A winner over this C&D; has chalked up two wins from her last five; last of four two weeks ago in a claimer; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	29/10	-
09/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	26/5	-
02/05/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	18/5	-
28/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	476/5	-
19/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	25/1	-
13/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	8/1	-

Passionfortreasure

Jockey: Anthony Rodriguez Trainer: Enrique Lopez Age/Wt: 8/8-7 F: 42565-

Comment: Fifth beaten 11l over 1m here (allowance race) last August; a multiple C&D winner; has had some time off; her best looks to be behind her and looks opposable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	23/10	-
24/07/24	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	57/5	-
02/07/24	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	48/5	-
22/05/24	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	103/10	-
19/04/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	16/5	-
24/03/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	77/10	-

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Thistledown

20:50 - RESULT

Runners: 0 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SHADOWY is a firm selection. He has '1's in the formstring and has won over this C&D, while Gunner Gabriel and Choctaw Zip also warrant respect.

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Shadowy

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Timothy Hamm Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 2-1104

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 8l, finishing fourth of ten upped to 1m½f four weeks ago (bumped at the start) in a stakes; record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 8-16) and a stakes winner in May at this track; the trainer continues to be among winners recently; major player with return to this trip a plus and down in grade.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	4 / 10	43/10	-
06/06/25	Belterra Park / Stakes / F	-	10 / 10	71/10	-
03/05/25	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	1 / 12	1/1	-
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	17/10	-
22/06/24	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	1/5	-
07/06/24	Belterra Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 10	7/10	-

Simply Valid

Jockey: Victor Fernandez Trainer: Jose Atala Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 5-5123

Comment: String of consistent efforts of late and season-ticket holder here with four wins; beaten just under 3l 23 days ago when sent off 10-1 in an allowance race with two of these rivals behind.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	52/5	-
07/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	49/10	-
13/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	9/10	-
13/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	31/5	-
28/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	91/10	-
04/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	16/5	-

Gunner Gabriel

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Jason Dacosta Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 366-15

Comment: Career record shows his ability to win (wins-runs record of 5-12); split Simply Valid (third) and Choctaw Zip (sixth) in an allowance race when beaten 6l in fifth last month; one to consider.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	33/5	-
03/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	22/5	-
22/06/24	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	6 / 7	41/10	-
07/06/24	Belterra Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 10	23/5	-
10/05/24	Belterra Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 6	37/10	-
29/04/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	1/5	-

Boudin

Jockey: Yan Aviles Trainer: Krista Hetrick Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 6117-1

Comment: Successful six times from 17 career runs; won an allowance optional claimer by just over 3l at Mountaineer Park four weeks ago; despite that Mountaineer Park success, may be vulnerable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	17/2	-
05/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	15/2	-
21/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	18/5	-
30/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	11/5	-
29/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	39/10	-
18/07/24	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	11/5	-

Choctaw Zip

Jockey: Luis Gonzalez Trainer: Kim Puhl Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 146216

Comment: He meets the required standard ability wise and all wins over this distance; fair effort when beaten 8l, finishing sixth of seven three weeks ago in an allowance race; must go on the shortlist.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	5/2	-
27/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	19/10	-
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	-

Mr Loooch

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Shane Meyers Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 175-52

Comment: Achieved five wins at this venue; not beaten far when runner-up at 10-1 two weeks ago in a claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	10/1	-
07/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	21/5	-
25/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	5 / 6	137/10	-
26/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	7 / 13	56/1	-
10/10/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	6/5	-
10/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	7/5	-

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Thistledown

21:20 - RESULT

Runners: 0 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: STREETS OF WAR is bidding for his second course success and could see the likely strong pace tee things up nicely for him. Lord Majesty and Lupo's Legacy also have claims.

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Lord Majesty

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Brian Waltz Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 13

Comment: Lightly raced (this just his third race); problems at the start (bumped) in a claimer when third beaten 4½l at Belterra Park 28 days ago; a likely player as sights are lowered a bit reflected by lower claiming tag and shown he can get his head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
25/06/25	Belterra Park / Claiming / F		-	3 / 5	27/10	-
03/06/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	1 / 6	107/10	-

Lupo's Legacy

Jockey: Noel Vigil Trainer: Richard Zielinski Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 052/4-

Comment: This is his grade and one-time useful performer; solid effort in an allowance race on debut for this trainer at Mahoning Valley in October; returns from an absence here; if he can build on his latest effort then hard to dismiss.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	31/10	-
07/12/23	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	2/1	-
18/11/23	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	309/25	-
03/11/23	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	92/5	-
20/08/23	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	333/20	-
31/07/23	Ellis Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	1263/100	-

Reason To Believe

Jockey: Miguel Martinez Trainer: Johanna Urieta Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 155566

Comment: Not really built on success in a maiden special weight six months ago at Mahoning Valley; couldn't land a blow when sixth of seven over 1m here (claimer) 21 days ago; up in class (in for $12.5k here, $7.5k tag last time); makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	117/10	-
07/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	67/5	-
17/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	107/10	-
24/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	101/5	-
28/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	63/10	-
30/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	191/10	-

Booyah

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Johanna Urieta Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 33-745

Comment: Found life tough when 12l back in fifth upped to 1m two months ago at Mountaineer Park in a claimer; claiming value now rises to $12.5k; probably unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	67/5	-
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	79/10	-
23/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	91/10	-
27/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	22/1	-
07/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	73/5	-
09/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	66/5	-

Tiz Ruddy Ben

Jockey: Irwin Rosendo Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 2155-5

Comment: Was held in fifth three weeks ago on first run for this trainer in a claimer; has proven competitive in a race of this nature; running on dirt for the first time; more than capable if on song so should get involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	19/5	-
06/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	61/5	-
28/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	47/10	-
09/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	39/10	-
13/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	61/10	-
04/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	232/5	-

Thisisridiculous

Jockey: Hector Berrios Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 557217

Comment: Has raised his game the last twice; boasts winning form over C&D; finished last of seven when close behind Reason To Believe upped to 1m three weeks ago in a claimer; tag has been raised to $12.5k; others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	209/10	-
11/06/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	19/10	-
22/05/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	31/5	-
24/04/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	65/2	-
01/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	59/10	-
12/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	19/5	-

Streets Of War

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Nestor Rivera Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 429624

Comment: Could not manage better than fourth (sloppy track) upped to 1m three months ago in an allowance race; has won here; should be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	133/10	-
05/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	51/2	-
22/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	32/5	-
14/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	1673/50	-
28/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	27/10	-
08/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	47/5	-

Lead Foot

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Julie Stansbury Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 7-0093

Comment: Displayed a fair level of form when 5l third at Mountaineer Park over 7f (claimer) on debut for this trainer on Monday; should be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	17/5	-
23/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	927/50	-
24/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	571/50	-
03/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	417/100	-
07/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 12	989/20	-
22/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	2589/50	-

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