Mountaineer

00:00

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 4f 110y Going: Fast

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: POKER PARTNER is a winner and could benefit if the front runners set off too quick. Tempest and Manchester can give the selection something to think about.

Manchester

Jockey: Brandon Whitacre Trainer: Rebecca Johnston Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 03525

Comment: This is his grade and string of consistent efforts of late; creditable effort to finish fifth, beaten just under 5l (Belterra Park) three weeks ago in a claimer; moves down to an easier grade (in for $4k); if he can build on his latest effort then should be thereabouts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	133/10	-
31/05/25	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	6/5	-
01/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	166/25	-
07/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	408/25	-
18/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	1839/50	-
26/09/24	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	2/1	-

Lucago

Jockey: Charle Oliveros Trainer: Juan Gotera Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 252

Comment: Went down by a short head over 5f here (claimer) behind Vroysky six weeks ago; one-time useful performer and has maintained his consistent level of form; recent effort was creditable so can't be ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	22/5	-
26/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	11/2	-
04/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	11/5	-
11/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	9/5	-
19/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	14/5	-
20/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	158/5	-

No Name Dude

Jockey: Joam Toledo Trainer: Marcus Kocijan Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 67868-

Comment: Finished last of eight in a claimer in November; recent form hardly the most inspiring; returns from a layoff; now looks to be past his prime and is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	63/5	-
18/06/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	38/5	-
25/04/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	11/1	-
08/03/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	33/5	-
20/01/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	87/10	-
21/12/23	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	121/10	-

Osbin

Jockey: Ricardo Barrios Trainer: Mark Maddox Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 66-468

Comment: Finished last of eight (Presque Isle Downs) last month in a claimer; subpar since successful in a claimer at Presque Isle Downs a year ago; claiming tag drops to $4k (from $6.3k); hard to make a case for him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	248/5	-
04/06/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	53/2	-
21/05/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	53/2	-
29/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	113/5	-
17/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	221/5	-
25/09/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	111/2	-

Crafty Conquest

Jockey: Joe Stokes Trainer: Jessica Pizzurro Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 859-86

Comment: Finished sixth, beaten 14l, three weeks ago in a claimer; now looks to be past his prime and may be vulnerable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	5/1	-
19/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	163/5	-
09/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	53/10	-
28/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	247/10	-
14/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	117/10	-
24/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	69/10	-

Poker Partner

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Jay Bernardini Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 142464

Comment: Last of four last month in a claimer; useful at this level; in for a $4k tag so down in class ($10k last time); first attempt at turf; strong claims as shown he can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	3/1	-
27/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	131/10	-
23/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	8/5	-
01/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	3/1	-
20/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	73/5	-
08/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	16/5	-

Gottagetitback

Jockey: Luis Negron Trainer: Jose Silva Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 3-3133

Comment: A previous winner here; normally pretty consistent; third, beaten a neck, two weeks ago in a claimer; eased in class with tag standing at $4k here; he has a shout if replicating the best of his form and has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	11/5	-
27/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	6/5	-
30/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	31/10	-
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	6/1	-
03/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	47/10	-
13/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	19/10	-

City Plan

Jockey: Agustin Bracho Trainer: Jeff Zook Age/Wt: 10/8-8 F: 5-44

Comment: Unable to land a blow in fourth in a starter allowance last month upped to 1m; a four-time course winner; recent form has a decent look to it; this is competitive and others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	33/5	-
28/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	189/10	-
14/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	17/2	-
16/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	1/1	-
08/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	32/5	-
26/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	13/5	-

Vroysky

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Eddie Clouston Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 14-14

Comment: He meets the required standard ability wise and performed at a higher level than this in his peak; finished just behind Gottagetitback when fourth over 5f here (claimer) 16 days ago; tag has been dropped to $4k; looks likely to be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	27/5	-
27/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	21/5	-
04/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	1/1	-
21/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	3/10	-
07/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	3/2	-
06/09/24	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	6/1	-

Tempest

Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez Trainer: Donald Blankenship Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 61521

Comment: Has chalked up three wins from his last seven; landed a narrow success in a claimer last month; is respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	1/1	-
25/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	43/5	-
13/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	47/10	-
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	16/5	-
25/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	29/10	-
03/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	19/5	-

Edward Madden

Jockey: Marshall Mendez Trainer: John Carlisle Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 221481

Comment: Successful twice in his last four starts; caused a surprise when scoring at 20-1 27 days ago (Charles Town) in a claimer; now a lower claiming tag ($4k from $5k) so down in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	203/10	-
15/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	77/10	-
24/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	59/10	-
08/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	11/10	-
08/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	14/5	-
26/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	9/5	-

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Mountaineer

00:25

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 7f 110y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: LUCKY CURLIN is a one-time winner at this track and has wins in his formline. Motivating and Dowagiac Chief could also have a say.

Dowagiac Chief

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: J Rogers Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 6-86

Comment: Last of six over 1m½f at Presque Isle Downs (claimer) four weeks ago; a winner three times from 24 runs (6½f-1m½f) and performed at a higher level than this in his peak; now eased in the grades (in for $15k); should get involved as shown he can be competitive fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/06/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	27/2	-
28/05/25	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	589/10	-
16/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	4/1	-
21/08/24	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	5/1	-
07/08/24	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	23/10	-
15/07/24	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	9/2	-

Penguin Parade

Jockey: Brandon Whitacre Trainer: Ronney Brown Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 311023

Comment: Solid effort in an allowance optional claimer on debut for this trainer (Charles Town) last month; successful eight times from 36 career runs and has maintained his consistent level of form; switching to turf for the first time; his best looks to be behind him and looks an unlikely winner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	11/2	-
23/05/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	16/5	-
26/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	52/5	-
15/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/5	-
01/03/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	3/1	-
26/01/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	19/10	-

Boudin

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

Comment: Proven that he knows how to get his head in front (seeking a seventh win); got the job done by just over 3l over 6f here (allowance optional claimer) last month; claiming tag rises to $15k here; now running on turf for the first time; despite that Mountaineer Park success, may have to settle for supporting role at best.

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	-

Opry

Jockey: Ricardo Barrios Trainer: Burton Sipp Age/Wt: 9/8-8 F: 6-7

Comment: Held here 44 days ago by Lucky Curlin in a claimer when beaten 8l (eighth of nine) on debut for this trainer; not had much racing; down in class now, dropping from a $20k tag; should be thereabouts if replicating best previous efforts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	219/10	-
01/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	147/10	-
18/06/23	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	5 / 6	57/10	-
14/05/23	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 7	21/5	-
08/04/23	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	3 / 6	61/10	-
05/02/23	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 10	121/10	-

Bustin Up

Jockey: Alejandro Gomez Trainer: Juan Vazquez Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 142-96

Comment: Out of the frame (beaten 7l in sixth) over 6f here (claimer) 23 days ago; his best looks to be behind him and not one to rely on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	42/5	-
26/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	47/10	-
10/10/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	41/10	-
17/07/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	12/1	-
03/07/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	15/2	-
05/06/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	15/2	-

Valentine Bug

Jockey: Charle Oliveros Trainer: Jay Bernardini Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 136-14

Comment: Last of four in an allowance optional claimer at Presque Isle Downs last month on debut for this trainer; has managed ten wins from 48 career runs; this line-up contains some strong opposition so hard to recommend.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/06/25	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	64/5	-
04/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	28/5	-
14/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	19/5	-
23/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	56/5	-
21/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	9/10	-
14/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	11/1	-

Tap Em

Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez Trainer: Carlos Inirio Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 55573

Comment: Not beaten far when third in an allowance race upped to this distance last month; a long time since his last win; may have to settle for supporting role as no longer in his pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	18/5	-
09/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	137/10	-
26/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	131/5	-
30/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	323/10	-
29/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	463/10	-
30/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	347/5	-

Lucky Curlin

Jockey: Ricardo Feliciano Trainer: Benny Feliciano Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 25115

Comment: Beaten 14l in fifth in an allowance optional claimer (Thistledown) last month; better than this level in his prime and useful in this grade; claiming tag drops to $15k (from $25k); should be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	67/10	-
26/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	9/5	-
23/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	21/10	-
16/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	11/5	-
26/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	88/5	-
03/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	14/5	-

Motivating

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Michael Jones Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 5243

Comment: Not beaten too far when third of seven 11 days ago upped to 7f on debut for this handler at Charles Town in an allowance optional claimer; likely to be in contention as didn't get the rub of the green last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	77/5	-
06/06/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	33/10	-
02/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	41/10	-
02/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	21/5	-
19/01/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	63/5	-
07/11/24	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	109/10	-

Bailamos

Jockey: Brandon Tapara Trainer: Jay Bernardini Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 13514

Comment: Admirable career strike-rate (five from 13 to date); creditable fourth (sloppy track) when little between him and Tap Em (seventh) last month in an allowance optional claimer; higher claiming tag here so up in class; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role in what appears to be a competitive contest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	11/2	-
30/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	17/5	-
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	57/10	-
30/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	59/10	-
13/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	11/5	-
23/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	13/5	-

Stride

Jockey: Bailey Weatherly Trainer: Hugo Andrade Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 97343

Comment: Bumped at the start over 1m at Belterra Park (claimer) when third (sent off 1-2) last month; produced several respectable runs lately; performed at a higher level than this in his peak; tag unaltered from last time ($15k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	1/2	-
29/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	17/2	-
12/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	167/5	-
02/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	107/5	-
04/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	454/25	-
13/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	997/100	-

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Mountaineer

00:50

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: CASSOULET has to be the first name on the shortlist. Snowbird and Bulls N Berry are interesting.

Bellafleet

Jockey: Joe Stokes Trainer: Crystal Pickett Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 6-8887

Comment: Yet to win in nine starts and been out of sorts of late; could not manage better than seventh last month in a maiden claimer; others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	83/2	-
29/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	149/2	-
08/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	246/5	-
17/01/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	192/5	-
05/12/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	127/5	-
08/11/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	233/5	-

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Jockey: Jason Simpson Trainer: Gregory Viands Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 4-89

Comment: Attempting to get off the mark at the fourth time of asking (fourth her best finish so far); beaten a long way here over 1m (maiden special weight) 16 days ago; might find this company a little easier but unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	155/2	-
08/06/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	143/5	-
01/03/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	222/25	-

Paul's Tricky Tale

Jockey: Luis Negron Trainer: Donald Yovanovich Age/Wt: 9/8-11 F: 46-

Comment: Losing run stretches to ten; last of six (behind Snowbird) in December in a maiden claimer; returns from a break today; others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	157/10	-
28/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	111/5	-
01/11/23	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	159/5	-
12/10/23	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	281/10	-
22/09/23	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	334/5	-
07/09/23	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	113/5	-

Bulls N Berry

Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez Trainer: Lori Smith Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 32-

Comment: Solid effort when 28-1 runner-up last April at Thistledown in a maiden claimer; few miles on the clock with this her fifth race; long absence to overcome; ought to be competitive as this doesn't look like the strongest maiden claimer and in off a lower claiming tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/24	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	148/5	-
19/03/24	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	29/5	-
05/03/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	234/5	-
13/04/23	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	122/5	-

Snowbird

Jockey: Jose Davila Trainer: Sara Stanoszek Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 74-574

Comment: Still searching for her first win after 19 attempts but can be a player at this level; missed the frame (beaten 23l into fourth) three weeks ago in a maiden claimer; tag unchanged at $4k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	227/10	-
08/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	51/2	-
27/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	382/5	-
04/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	102/5	-
17/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	1099/10	-
03/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	177/10	-

Cassoulet

Jockey: Ricardo Barrios Trainer: Shane Spiess Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 2-4979

Comment: Losing run totals 21; finished last of nine 29 days ago in a maiden claimer; leading contender as this doesn't look the strongest of heats and has shown some ability on occasion.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	46/1	-
27/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	317/10	-
06/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	421/10	-
20/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	39/5	-
02/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	43/10	-
19/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	8/5	-

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Mountaineer

01:15

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 2f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: GEPARD is hard to look beyond. He appeals based on the strength of his latest effort, while Cash Customer, Uncaptured Boy and Smart Coverage are among the dangers.

Smart Coverage

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Jessica Pizzurro Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 11-

Comment: Scored narrowly in an allowance race last July; looking to land a four-timer and wins-runs record of 5-17; returns from an absence here; might have a say.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	71/10	-
11/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	47/10	-
08/05/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	21/5	-
30/01/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	9/1	-
01/12/23	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	77/20	-
17/11/23	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	217/20	-

Uncaptured Boy

Jockey: Bailey Weatherly Trainer: Terry Crago Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 5-7186

Comment: Came home sixth, beaten 34l, 46 days ago at Gulfstream Park in a claimer; he meets the required standard ability wise; tag has been raised to $10k; hard to ignore if in the same form he showed when winning three starts back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	91/10	-
23/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	23/5	-
02/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	37/10	-
01/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	137/5	-
01/09/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	197/10	-
28/07/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	109/10	-

Cash Customer

Jockey: Jason Simpson Trainer: Danny Bird Age/Wt: 6/8-13 F: 385-23

Comment: Produced a string of consistent efforts and multiple course winner; down in trip here; claiming tag rises from $4k last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	11/10	-
10/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	47/10	-
25/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	37/10	-
12/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	19/5	-
30/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	9/10	-
17/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	33/10	-

Gepard

Jockey: Ricardo Barrios Trainer: Terry Crago Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 2-52807

Comment: Respectable display to finish seventh, beaten 2½l over 5½f at Gulfstream Park (claimer) 52 days ago; now switched to dirt for the first time; strong claims if confirming promise shown last time - goes well fresh.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	189/10	-
06/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	62/5	-
16/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	39/5	-
23/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	49/5	-
12/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	18/5	-
22/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	9/10	-

Standinginthefire

Jockey: Yuri Yaranga Trainer: Sara Stanoszek Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 7-576

Comment: Been a while since he achieved his only career win; finished out the back in a claimer 17 days ago upped to 1m; class riser as runs for a $10k tag here; a big ask in what appears to be a competitive contest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	74/5	-
03/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	103/10	-
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	389/10	-
10/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	517/10	-
27/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	22/1	-
02/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	321/10	-

Skylas Gold

Jockey: Jose Davila Trainer: Sara Stanoszek Age/Wt: 12/9-1 F: 5577-6

Comment: Last of six when close behind Krusin Rocket in a claimer two months ago; specialist here with three wins and admirable career strike-rate (22 from 79 to date); tag has been raised to $10k; workout history raises concerns this race may be needed so can't go on the shortlist.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	107/10	-
25/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	373/10	-
12/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	233/5	-
30/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	243/10	-
17/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	13/1	-
25/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	67/5	-

Krusin Rocket

Jockey: Joe Stokes Trainer: Karl Meeks Age/Wt: 7/8-13 F: 2-7453

Comment: Was on the premises (finished third of eight) last month (sloppy track) in a claimer; could be at the extent of his ability; claiming tag now upped from $4k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	76/5	-
21/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	103/10	-
05/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	37/10	-
20/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	157/5	-
25/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	49/10	-
17/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	9/2	-

Emperorofthedark

Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez Trainer: Tara Reffner Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 5-145

Comment: Unable to land a blow when fifth of six over 4½f at Charles Town (claimer) three months ago; multiple course winner; unbeaten at this C&D after two runs; higher claiming tag here so up in class; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and unlikely to do better than a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	34/5	-
07/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	19/10	-
08/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	97/10	-
15/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	9/5	-
23/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	11/5	-
03/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	7/5	-

El Cardinal

Jockey: Agustin Bracho Trainer: Jami Poole Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: -361

Comment: Course specialist (five wins); ridden positively to get across to lead from stall nine when winning by three-quarters of a length (muddy track) last Monday in a claimer; up in class (in for $10k); despite that Mountaineer Park success, looks an unlikely winner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	2/1	-
27/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	213/10	-
07/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	11/5	-
09/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	12/5	-
28/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	77/10	-
18/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	67/10	-

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Mountaineer

01:40

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 0f 70y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: CONFESSOR is the pick of these. He will be hard to ignore over his favourite trip and could see the likely strong pace tee things up nicely for him.

Fast Breakin Cash

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Eddie Clouston Age/Wt: 9/8-11 F: 34-9

Comment: Below expectations when ninth at 2-1 last month on first run for this trainer in a claimer; cut above this level in his prime and winner of eight races (5½f-1m½f); has shown signs of promise here and there and can figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	2/1	-
26/09/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	14/5	-
30/08/24	Timonium / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	13/2	-
30/12/23	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	3/2	-
08/12/23	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	3/5	-
27/11/23	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	12/5	-

My Indy

Jockey: Alejandro Gomez Trainer: Jose Silva Age/Wt: 9/8-11 F: 1-5423

Comment: Has maintained his consistent level of form; creditable effort to finish third in a claimer on his first start for this trainer with Forloveofcountry and Scat Shack behind last month; enters calculations.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	31/10	-
15/04/25	Turf Paradise / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	13/5	-
04/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	5/2	-
10/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	11/10	-
14/02/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	7/10	-
09/12/23	Los Alamitos Race Course / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	289/10	-

Golden Gulley

Jockey: Ricardo Barrios Trainer: Virginia Demczyk Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 45-88

Comment: Hasn't won for a while; held in eighth two weeks ago in a claimer; now looks to be past his prime and one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	58/1	-
26/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	31/2	-
03/07/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	57/10	-
19/06/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	5/2	-
12/06/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	19/10	-
24/05/24	Pimlico / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	193/10	-

Forloveofcountry

Jockey: Joam Toledo Trainer: Stephen Murtough Age/Wt: 9/8-11 F: 0-355

Comment: Beaten 16l over 1m here (claimer) last month; finished ahead of Scat Shack but was behind My Indy; no longer appears to be improving; his best looks to be behind him and easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	633/10	-
11/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	367/10	-
04/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	71/10	-
28/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	181/10	-
14/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	107/2	-
02/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	86/5	-

Scat Shack

Jockey: Luis Tapara Trainer: Juan Aguirre Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 56-836

Comment: Failed to land a blow when sixth of nine last month in a claimer; could be an uphill struggle.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	29/1	-
11/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	531/10	-
02/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	57/1	-
29/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	567/10	-
15/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	127/10	-
30/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	219/5	-

Confessor

Jockey: Yan Aviles Trainer: Eddie Clouston Age/Wt: 9/8-11 F: 1243-6

Comment: Last of six last month in an allowance optional claimer; proven that he knows how to get his head in front (seeking a 15th win); eased in class with tag standing at $4k here; respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	15/2	-
10/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	13/5	-
22/05/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	23/5	-
04/04/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	111/10	-
12/03/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	11/10	-
20/02/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	27/5	-

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Mountaineer

02:05

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 5f 110y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: RED HURRICANE is hard to look beyond. He can enhance his C&D record and the likely strong pace up front is a plus, while Gates Of Heaven isn't out of it.

Mischievous Juan

Jockey: Alejandro Gomez Trainer: Juan Vazquez Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 61442

Comment: Has largely been consistent of late; well held when runner-up over 1m here (starter allowance, sloppy track) last week; could be a bit flattered by latest effort so looks risky.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	39/10	-
11/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	87/10	-
27/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	49/5	-
07/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	13/10	-
26/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	143/10	-
05/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	9/1	-

Gates Of Heaven

Jockey: Ricardo Barrios Trainer: Jose Silva Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 2-1222

Comment: Admirable career strike-rate (12 from 42 to date) and recent runs have been consistent; ran a solid race finishing runner-up a week ago (muddy track) in a claimer; has to be taken seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	19/10	-
27/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	14/5	-
12/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	13/10	-
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	13/5	-
11/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	37/5	-
28/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	33/10	-

Hijack The Party

Jockey: Charle Oliveros Trainer: Hugo Andrade Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 81412

Comment: Resume shows that he is a proven winner (seeking a fifth career win); beaten narrowly here over 5f (claimer) last month.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	9/2	-
31/05/25	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	9/5	-
16/05/25	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	31/5	-
04/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	9/5	-
29/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	399/25	-
07/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	418/25	-

Red Hurricane

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Jay Bernardini Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 2-1431

Comment: Course specialist (four wins); came out on top by 3½l (muddy track) last week in a claimer; can make his presence felt as peak figure in the past year is the best in the field and he can cope with this step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	2/1	-
16/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	13/10	-
12/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	8/5	-
09/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	7/10	-
17/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	3/10	-
05/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/5	-

Kool Kathmandu

Jockey: Brandon Whitacre Trainer: Wilson Langley Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 467-11

Comment: Has achieved six wins from 20 career runs and going for a hat-trick; successful by 2l in a starter allowance six weeks ago (form has been nicely boosted); entitled to respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	1/1	-
19/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	12/5	-
28/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	33/10	-
11/11/24	Finger Lakes / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	9/4	-
21/10/24	Finger Lakes / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	7/10	-
25/09/24	Finger Lakes / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	17/20	-

Foreman

Jockey: Luis Negron Trainer: Jose Silva Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 9-11133

Comment: Six wins from 14 here; not beaten far over 6f here (starter allowance) last month.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	31/5	-
27/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	23/5	-
19/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	1/2	-
12/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	71/10	-
21/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	41/10	-
09/12/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	112/5	-

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Mountaineer

02:30

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: ROBBIELIKESHIM is a strong pick. He hails from an in-form yard and should be suited by the abundance of pace up front.

Team Leyendecker

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Tina Ramgeet Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 3/12-7

Comment: Finished last of seven in an allowance optional claimer last month; grade looks suitable; drops to a $6.5k tag; not ruled out if replicating the best of his form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	25/2	-
09/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	1/5	-
28/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	19/5	-
28/12/23	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	23/10	-
13/12/23	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	34/5	-
28/11/23	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	171/5	-

River Warrior Rvf

Jockey: Marshall Mendez Trainer: Jeff Runco Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 3-2593

Comment: One-time useful performer; close up third over 5½f here (allowance optional claimer) splitting Robbielikeshim, Timberry Tiddler and My Balboa (sloppy track) last month; easy to see him making an impression if replicating most recent run and the yard is in rude health.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	31/10	-
16/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	86/5	-
21/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	53/10	-
16/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	147/10	-
31/10/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	113/10	-
28/09/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	91/5	-

My Balboa

Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez Trainer: Jennifer Johnson Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 1617-7

Comment: Wins-runs record of 3-10; had three of these ahead of him here over 5½f (allowance optional claimer, sloppy track) last month when beaten 10l on debut for this trainer; a few rivals look in good form so makes little appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	149/5	-
30/03/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	17/5	-
01/03/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	11/10	-
03/02/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	59/2	-
13/01/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1/10	-
15/12/23	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	18/5	-

Spanglish

Jockey: Luis Negron Trainer: Gregory Viands Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 12-07

Comment: Last of seven last month in an allowance race; he meets the required standard ability wise and better than this level in his pomp; Luis Negron a notable jockey booking; likely player if finding his best form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	41/2	-
10/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	71/10	-
19/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	29/5	-
31/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/5	-
03/09/23	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	29/5	-
07/07/23	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	4/1	-

Sugar Lips

Jockey: Joe Stokes Trainer: Gregory Viands Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 5-9343

Comment: Respectable effort last month (sloppy track) in an allowance optional claimer; could be at the extent of his ability and an infrequent winner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	53/10	-
01/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	39/5	-
14/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	99/10	-
25/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	308/5	-
09/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	461/10	-
05/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	71/5	-

Timberry Tiddler

Jockey: Luis Tapara Trainer: J Baird Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 1474-4

Comment: Creditable effort to finish fourth, beaten 1½l (sloppy track) last month splitting Robbielikeshim, River Warrior Rvf and My Balboa in an allowance optional claimer; has an impressive C&D record (three wins from nine runs) but a few throw outs since his success in a claimer at Mountaineer Park last August; meeting some horses in good form and is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	136/5	-
28/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	109/10	-
10/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	71/10	-
01/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	36/5	-
22/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	18/1	-
24/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	43/10	-

Robbielikeshim

Jockey: Walter Cullum Trainer: Jeff Runco Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 9-43662

Comment: Finished in front of several of these 30 days ago when only just held (sloppy track) in an allowance optional claimer; can make his presence felt if backing up last run and the trainer is in rude health.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	11/5	-
16/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	5/2	-
19/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	233/10	-
14/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	18/5	-
17/01/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	41/10	-
01/11/24	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	61/10	-

Indian Empire

Jockey: Brandon Whitacre Trainer: Jennifer Johnson Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 147-54

Comment: Fourth of five beaten 16l three weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; a eight-time course winner but slumped a bit since winning an allowance optional claimer at Mountaineer Park in September; calmer waters here (in for $6.5k, $12.5k tag last time); now looks to be past his prime and there are better alternatives here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	179/10	-
03/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	5/1	-
19/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	487/10	-
01/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	67/10	-
05/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	47/5	-
21/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	37/10	-

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Mountaineer

02:55

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: P MONEY is fancied for this. He knows how to win and is proven at the trip. Beyond The Bend and Collectorate should also be considered.

Collectorate

Jockey: Luis Negron Trainer: Julie Stansbury Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: -175

Comment: Could not manage better than fifth over 6f at Penn National (claimer) on his first start for this trainer 47 days ago; loves this track (three course wins); eased in class with tag standing at $4k here; has a chance if reproducing form of his win three starts back and jockey does well from inner gates here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	33/5	-
10/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	60/1	-
09/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	97/10	-
24/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	39/10	-
03/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	53/10	-
07/11/23	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	99/5	-

Southern Sense

Jockey: Agustin Bracho Trainer: Jami Poole Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 545242

Comment: Not beaten far when second at 13-1 in a claimer last month; season-ticket holder here with seven wins but perhaps looks to have to reached his ceiling; in for the same $4k tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	63/5	-
10/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	59/10	-
25/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/5	-
12/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	163/10	-
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	9/2	-
26/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	67/10	-

Outgunned

Jockey: Jason Simpson Trainer: Jami Poole Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 312-79

Comment: Has achieved three wins from 14 career runs; had three of these ahead of him in a claimer (sloppy track) when finishing last of nine 30 days ago; Jason Simpson a noteworthy booking; not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	79/2	-
19/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	126/5	-
02/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	49/10	-
13/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	17/5	-
31/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	22/5	-
07/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	18/5	-

In Honor Of Autism

Jockey: Luis Tapara Trainer: Eddie Clouston Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 641-56

Comment: Record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 7-23); not disgraced in sixth here over 6f (claimer) last month; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	51/10	-
10/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	3/1	-
09/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	33/5	-
18/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	71/10	-
04/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	21/10	-
21/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	19/5	-

Magic Mountain

Jockey: Joe Stokes Trainer: Gary Welsh Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 8-367

Comment: Has an impressive record over course and distance (three wins from 14 runs) but form could be levelling off; finished just behind In Honor Of Autism when seventh over 6f here (claimer) last month; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	153/10	-
25/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	37/10	-
04/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	67/10	-
09/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	97/5	-
03/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	33/2	-
13/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	8/1	-

P Money

Jockey: Marshall Mendez Trainer: Anthony Farrior Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 41-29

Comment: Last of nine when favourite in a claimer (Charles Town) in April; resume shows that he is a proven winner (seeking a fifth career win); form of the trainer is a plus; difficult to oppose as should benefit from return to this trip and lower claiming tag suggests he may have less on his plate here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	6/5	-
01/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	6/5	-
23/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	14/5	-
17/11/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	39/10	-
05/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	13/2	-
14/09/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	21/10	-

Known

Jockey: Bailey Weatherly Trainer: Terry Crago Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 5/3566-

Comment: Could not manage better than sixth dropped back in distance in November in a claimer; a winner on seven occasions from 6f to 1m but no wins at this distance; layoff to overcome; others more persuasive as no longer in his pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	118/5	-
07/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	319/10	-
23/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	67/10	-
30/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	20/1	-
11/10/23	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	32/5	-
13/09/23	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	9/5	-

Beyond The Bend

Jockey: Yan Aviles Trainer: Eddie Clouston Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 1-2373

Comment: Wins-runs record of 13-54; third, not beaten that far (12-1, muddy track) last Tuesday in a claimer; should be on the premises as best speed figure over the past year reads well comparatively.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	59/5	-
10/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	18/5	-
19/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	27/5	-
30/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	79/10	-
18/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	5/2	-
29/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	51/10	-

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