Thistledown

17:50

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: AMERICAN PRINCE has chalked up a winning sequence and enjoys running at this track. Exonerated Prez and Practical Man should also be taken seriously.

American Prince

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Jeffrey Radosevich Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 5/111-1

Comment: Quick away to lead from a wide draw over 5½f here (claimer) when a 2l winner last month; season-ticket holder here with four wins and quality operator at his peak; every chance as recent win suggests he can handle the step up in class and should be sharper for his recent return to action.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	2/5	-
15/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	2/5	-
17/06/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	1/20	-
23/05/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	19/10	-
13/09/23	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	7/10	-
16/08/23	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	33/10	-

The Drake

Jockey: Victor Fernandez Trainer: Christian Flores Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 4-26535

Comment: Not disgraced when fifth in a claimer (Mountaineer Park) last month; no longer appears to be improving and not won for some time now; claiming tag rises to $7.5k here; now looks to be past his prime and may have to settle for supporting role at best.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	571/10	-
08/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	42/5	-
06/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	27/2	-
08/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	69/10	-
09/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	243/5	-
16/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	26/5	-

Dr Schuster

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Robin Schuster Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 126315

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten 7l) 13 days ago in a claimer; has chalked up two wins from his last six; grade looks suitable; in for a $7.5k tag so down in class ($12.5k last time).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	177/10	-
03/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	14/5	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	12/5	-
11/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	137/5	-
26/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	121/10	-
17/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	13/5	-

Lauda Speed

Jockey: Roberto Perez Trainer: Robin Schuster Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: -65635

Comment: A winner over this C&D; no longer appears to be improving; beaten a fair way when fifth in a claimer (bumped at the start) 27 days ago; deeper waters here (in for $7.5k here, $5k tag last time); others appeal more as no longer in his pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	29/5	-
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	106/5	-
03/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	27/1	-
03/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	81/10	-
13/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	57/5	-
19/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	227/10	-

Bad Little Beast

Jockey: Miguel Martinez Trainer: Michelle Winters Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 623

Comment: Creditable effort to finish third, beaten 1½l last month in a claimer; a winner over C&D; possible he has reached the ceiling of his ability; claiming value rises from $5k last time; easy enough to take on as no longer in his pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	25/2	-
21/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	127/5	-
30/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	41/2	-
03/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	189/10	-
11/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	27/5	-
28/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	201/10	-

Practical Man

Jockey: Joam Toledo Trainer: Kim Puhl Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 41411-

Comment: Got the job done in a claimer by a short head in October; has scored over C&D; on a hat-trick after last win; returns from an absence here; trainer is flying and has to be high on list.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/10/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/5	-
16/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	24/5	-
27/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	3/2	-
13/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	47/10	-
30/07/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	33/5	-
15/07/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	173/10	-

Exonerated Prez

Jockey: Yan Aviles Trainer: Richard Genovese Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 3-57711

Comment: Bidding for a hat-trick; has won four times over C&D following just over 1l success here last month; could be dangerous as despite being up in class he appears to be in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/5	-
21/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	51/2	-
27/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	154/5	-
01/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	353/10	-
16/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	61/5	-
05/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	13/10	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Thistledown

18:20

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SUGAR LOVES IT can take advantage of the likely hectic pace up front and is bidding for her fourth course success. She's A Soldier looks best of the rest.

Sugar Loves It

Jockey: Mauro Cedillo Trainer: Jacinto Lopez Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 1326-4

Comment: Has won three times here; not beaten too far when fourth here (sloppy track) when splitting two of these last month in a claimer; may find this lower level more suitable (in for $7.5k); big chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	12/5	-
13/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	19/1	-
29/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	47/10	-
01/10/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	23/10	-
03/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	27/10	-
12/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	167/5	-

Mere Bag Of Shells

Jockey: Anthony Rodriguez Trainer: Emily Szczepanski Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 539052

Comment: Finished in front of Sugar Loves It and Pointof Attraction in a claimer (sloppy track) when a close runner-up three weeks ago; good record here of three wins from 17 runs; tag has been dropped to $7.5k; can be in the mix if reproducing most recent effort.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	179/10	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	98/5	-
24/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	463/10	-
28/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	64/5	-
05/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	21/10	-
15/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	201/10	-

Saltmakeshersweet

Jockey: Yan Aviles Trainer: Gary Johnson Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 2-2231

Comment: C&D winner including when successful by 7l last month; should be in the mix as lower claiming tag worth taking at face value.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	21/10	-
07/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	7/10	-
23/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	1/5	-
07/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	1/2	-
02/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	19/10	-
06/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	9/10	-

Pointof Attraction

Jockey: Hector Berrios Trainer: Susan Yoder Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 1152-5

Comment: Finished last of five (sloppy track) last month when behind two of these in a claimer; three wins from five runs here; claiming value now drops to $7.5k; didn't have the best of luck last time and she should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	48/5	-
28/09/24	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 4	18/5	-
29/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	13/10	-
14/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	19/5	-
15/07/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	18/5	-
18/06/24	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	3/5	-

Angel's Destiny

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Saul Morales Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 25187-

Comment: Last of seven over 6f at Mahoning Valley (claimer, muddy track) in December; this is her grade; drops to a $7.5k tag; the trainer continues to be among winners recently; can figure despite defeats on last two starts as she scored three runs back and best speed figure over the past year reads well comparatively.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	113/10	-
18/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	111/10	-
06/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	61/5	-
21/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	159/5	-
16/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	7/2	-
04/05/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	37/2	-

She's A Soldier

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Oscar Romero Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: -21941

Comment: Recorded second C&D win last month; in for a $7.5k tag so down in class ($12.5k last time); capable of making an impact.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	23/10	-
20/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	101/5	-
03/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	126/5	-
23/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	9/10	-
08/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	6/5	-
08/10/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	23/5	-

State Of Grace

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Donaciano Gonzalez Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 487316

Comment: Finished sixth but wasn't beaten too far (8l) three weeks ago in a claimer; facing a testing assignment and no encouragement here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	403/10	-
23/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	69/5	-
07/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	201/10	-
24/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	104/5	-
28/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	578/5	-
05/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	347/10	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Thistledown

18:50

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: A VAN ON THE RUN gets a firm vote. Ohio First and Ron Dah Lou should also be taken seriously.

My Baby Bullet

Jockey: Anthony Rodriguez Trainer: Joshua Langley Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 246827

Comment: Finished last of seven over 5f at Mahoning Valley (maiden special weight, sloppy track) in April; yet to get off the mark and losing run stands at 11 and form lately has been a mixed bag; easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	523/10	-
26/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	2/1	-
13/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	661/10	-
27/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	91/2	-
24/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 5	83/5	-
09/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	46/5	-

Affair To Remember

Jockey: Noel Vigil Trainer: Richard Genovese Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 362-U

Comment: Failed to finish in a maiden special weight three weeks ago; stepped up on his last two starts but form has an uneven look to it; down in class this time but not one to rely on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	U / 8	213/10	-
12/06/24	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	9/10	-
30/05/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	96/5	-
06/05/24	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	15/2	-
19/12/23	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	267/10	-
16/11/23	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	428/5	-

Ohio First

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Emily Szczepanski Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 5

Comment: Finished fifth and beaten 18l first time out three weeks ago over C&D; ought to be competitive if finding progression from his early experience and is now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 8	97/10	-

A Van On The Run

Jockey: Anthony Nunez Trainer: Candace Huffman Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 4-54346

Comment: 18th attempt to break his duck; last of six six weeks ago in a maiden special weight; strong contender now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer and he has shown bits and pieces of promise.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	83/10	-
30/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	21/10	-
13/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	26/5	-
27/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	67/10	-
16/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	461/10	-
11/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	74/5	-

Ron Dah Lou

Jockey: German Terraza Trainer: Andrew Tumblin Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 5358-

Comment: Finished tailed off in a maiden special weight (Mahoning Valley) in October on debut for this trainer; returns from a break here; respected now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer and she was third three runs ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	7/2	-
02/10/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	67/10	-
26/08/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	34/5	-
07/08/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	46/5	-

Lucy's First Song

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Joshua Langley Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 8-

Comment: Beaten on his debut over C&D at 25-1 last May; runs in claiming company for the first time; returns from a lengthy absence; might find this company a little easier but will need to progress to get off the mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
13/05/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 8	26/1	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Thistledown

19:20

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: BRIO is top of the list. He has been a winner at this track. Cloak And Dagger is another for the shortlist.

Brio

Jockey: Miguel Martinez Trainer: Johanna Urieta Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 744186

Comment: Last of six over 6f at Presque Isle Downs (claimer) last Monday; has won previously at this course; useful at this level; a leading contender as lower claiming tag should make this easier and he scored three runs back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/06/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	13/10	-
19/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	5/2	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	93/10	-
27/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	199/50	-
15/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	641/100	-
02/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	57/10	-

Cloak And Dagger

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 66855

Comment: Split a number of these rivals in a claimer when beaten 7l in fifth 24 days ago; a winner over C&D; should be on the premises as has been on the scene in the recent past and boasts the best speed figure posted by any of this field in the last 12 months.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	63/10	-
30/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	51/10	-
26/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	41/10	-
12/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	51/1	-
23/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	137/10	-
12/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	9/2	-

Sage Runner

Jockey: Victor Fernandez Trainer: Caryn Vecchio Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 341442

Comment: Normally pretty consistent; produced a good effort to finish second three weeks ago when ahead of several of these rivals in a claimer; has to be taken seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	5/2	-
24/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	37/10	-
01/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	39/10	-
20/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	9/2	-
11/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	19/5	-
03/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	22/5	-

El Bandido

Jockey: Roberto Perez Trainer: Richard Genovese Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 464566

Comment: An infrequent winner; behind several of these in a claimer when last of six last month; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	497/10	-
30/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	294/5	-
25/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	241/5	-
06/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	163/10	-
26/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	637/10	-
13/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	296/5	-

Aura Of Gold

Jockey: Yan Aviles Trainer: Rodrigo Madrigal Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 452663

Comment: Solid effort (dropped to this trip) last month splitting Sage Runner, Cloak And Dagger and El Bandido in a claimer; wins infrequently and form could be levelling off.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
28/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	31/5	-
13/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	51/10	-

Read The Room

Jockey: Anthony Nunez Trainer: Joseph Mahan Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 4151-5

Comment: Managed two wins in his last four outings; didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Mahoning Valley (beaten 6l) in February in a claimer; returns from a break today; now down in class (in for $5k from $7.5k); must be high on list.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
06/02/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 5	5/1	-
25/01/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	13/5	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Thistledown

19:50

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: TOTAL SILENCE gets the vote. He was behind Picaro last time but can now reverse placings, while Daytona Gold and First Act should also be in the hunt.

First Act

Jockey: Anthony Nunez Trainer: Timothy Hamm Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 4-359

Comment: Ninth of 12 at Tampa Bay Downs in March in a maiden special weight; can be on the premises despite defeat last time as ran well at Tampa Bay Downs three runs back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 12	83/2	-
09/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	27/10	-
08/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	47/10	-
07/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	11/5	-

Island Boss

Jockey: Ricardo Feliciano Trainer: James Canegata Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 8

Comment: Some way behind the runner-up, Total Silence, when held on his debut over C&D at 14-1 47 days ago; possible improver with outing under his belt although has plenty to find.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 8	15/1	-

Crecencio

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Elias Lopez Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 76

Comment: Beaten a long way at Hawthorne last month upped to 1m in a maiden claimer; this demands more than last time so others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	6 / 7	96/5	-
11/05/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 8	209/10	-

Ghostagain

Jockey: Yan Aviles Trainer: Justin Radosevich Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 6

Comment: Held on his debut here at 4-1 last month; hard to see him getting off the mark second time up.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
20/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 6	39/10	-

Total Silence

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Jeffrey Radosevich Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 55424

Comment: Seems to be improving based on last two runs; split Picaro (second) and Ghostagain (last) in a maiden special weight when fourth of six last month; has shown signs of promise here and there and he is a serious player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	9/5	-
24/04/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	9/5	-
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	53/20	-
22/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	16/5	-
21/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	47/10	-
11/01/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 11	10/1	-

Daytona Gold

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Nestor Rivera Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 76-

Comment: Failed to land a blow when sixth of nine at Belmont At The Big A in October in a maiden special weight; related to Stakes winner Treasure King; back from an absence here; not dismissed with a little experience under his belt.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
26/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 9	121/4	-
22/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 11	33/5	-

Macho Solo

Jockey: Mauro Cedillo Trainer: James Canegata Age/Wt: 3/8-7

Comment: Related to If Not For Luck, winning form over 5f-7f; sole debutant in the line up; busy trackwork profile suggests no fitness issue.

Picaro

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Rey Mendoza Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 38-2

Comment: Second of six when sent off 28-1 in a maiden special weight on debut for this handler (problems in the gate at the start, had Total Silence (fourth) and Ghostagain (last) behind) three weeks ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	59/2	-
30/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	27/10	-
30/09/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	58/5	-

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Thistledown

20:20

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: COLORYOUREGGS is hard to look beyond. She is chasing a third win over this C&D and is in rude health.

Coloryoureggs

Jockey: Victor Fernandez Trainer: Robert Cline Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 22-11

Comment: Successful by 4½l to claim second C&D win last month; goes for a hat-trick today and winner of two of her four runs to date; first attempt in claiming company; respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	3/10	-
21/04/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	3/10	-
01/07/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	4/5	-
17/06/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	62/5	-

Hot Princess

Jockey: Mauro Cedillo Trainer: Jacinto Lopez Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 33234

Comment: She can be competitive at this level; producing fairly consistent form; split Waves Of Liberty and Mobil Ensign when fourth beaten just under 5l last month in a claimer; in for the same tag ($50k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	81/10	-
06/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	28/5	-
10/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	237/10	-
31/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	111/10	-
01/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	237/10	-
06/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	291/10	-

Mobil Ensign

Jockey: Ricardo Feliciano Trainer: Rodney Faulkner Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 184625

Comment: Finished fifth of nine (just behind Waves Of Liberty and Hot Princess) 14 days ago in a claimer; one to consider if the form of her last victory can be replicated.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	61/5	-
06/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	25/2	-
28/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	229/5	-
10/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	113/5	-
20/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	8 / 9	212/5	-
27/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	3/5	-

A P's Runaway Diva

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Justin Radosevich Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 32-222

Comment: Admirably consistent; can boast winning form over this C&D; was on the premises (second, beaten just under 4l) last month where just ahead of Thelma Lucille in a claimer; higher claiming tag here so class rise to contend with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	17/5	-
28/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	41/10	-
08/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	17/5	-
18/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	9/5	-
02/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	69/10	-
05/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	21/10	-

Waves Of Liberty

Jockey: Anthony Nunez Trainer: Timothy Hamm Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 521-12

Comment: Successful twice in her last three starts; had a couple of these behind her when runner-up here in a claimer last month; one to take seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	67/10	-
09/05/25	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	21/5	-
26/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	8/5	-
09/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	59/10	-
07/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	4/1	-
06/09/24	Belterra Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	7/10	-

Thelma Lucille

Jockey: Roberto Perez Trainer: Ivan Vazquez Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 43544

Comment: Has been fairly consistent of late; behind A p's Runaway Diva in a claimer when beaten 10l (fourth of seven) last month; higher claiming tag here so class rise to contend with; facing a testing assignment and can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	403/10	-
07/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	42/5	-
07/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	113/10	-
20/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	54/5	-
06/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	23/2	-
26/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	11/10	-

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Thistledown

20:50

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SHAKE THE FROST looks best placed to take advantage if the front-runners go too fast and has a healthy career record. Momma k's Boy is an interesting candidate.

Prosecutor

Jockey: Joam Toledo Trainer: Robert Guciardo Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 3168-4

Comment: Fair effort in a claimer (split Oklahoma Joe and Relish The Ride) last month; all career wins have come over this trip; this is competitive and others make more appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	16/5	-
14/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	297/10	-
17/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	6/5	-
10/07/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	23/10	-
17/06/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	57/10	-
23/05/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	3/10	-

Relish The Ride

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Jeffrey Radosevich Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 3/6-5

Comment: Went close in a stakes 18 months ago and season-ticket holder here with six wins; not beaten that far in fifth (7l) last month in a claimer; could be sharper for recent return to action and no surprise to see him go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	61/10	-
04/05/24	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	6 / 12	31/5	-
30/11/23	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	3 / 12	43/10	-
28/09/23	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	1 / 10	22/5	-
13/09/23	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	106/5	-
26/08/23	Belterra Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 12	131/10	-

Momma K's Boy

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Jeffrey Radosevich Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 213-52

Comment: Solid effort when beaten just over 3l to finish runner-up last month in an allowance race; four wins from 13 here; he can make a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	11/2	-
03/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	41/10	-
01/10/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	2/5	-
16/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/10	-
19/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	16/5	-
31/07/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	2/5	-

Shake The Frost

Jockey: Irwin Rosendo Trainer: Timothy Hamm Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 3135-1

Comment: Not fancied in the betting when winning by just under 4l in an allowance race (Mahoning Valley, muddy track) four months ago; wins-runs record of 3-14; first attempt at a claimer; returns from a layoff; arguably the one to beat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	87/10	-
27/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	42/5	-
21/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	17/5	-
26/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	18/5	-
09/10/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	109/10	-
19/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	34/5	-

Run Red Run

Jockey: Victor Fernandez Trainer: Robert Cline Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 1-42242

Comment: All three career wins over this trip and produced a string of consistent efforts; ran well when beaten a head in a claimer; closely matched with Momma k's Boy on that running (sloppy track) five weeks ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	23/10	-
09/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	7/5	-
25/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	74/5	-
27/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	6/1	-
16/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	78/5	-
28/09/24	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 4	1/2	-

Oklahoma Joe

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Nestor Rivera Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 243732

Comment: Winner of six starts (range of trips from 6f to 1m½f); has hit the frame in several recent runs; went down by 1½l 13 days ago (had Prosecutor and Relish The Ride behind) in a claimer; the trainer has enjoyed plenty of winners of late.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	37/10	-
07/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	69/10	-
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	69/5	-
31/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	3/5	-
04/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	34/5	-
10/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/10	-

Red Chili Pepper

Jockey: Anthony Nunez Trainer: Timothy Hamm Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 253-7

Comment: Loves it here (three wins); didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Mahoning Valley (beaten 7l) in an allowance race in January; back from an absence here; could be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
26/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/10	-

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Thistledown

21:20

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: BOURBON ON FIRE is a strong pick. He is taken to confirm placings with Stay Thirsty Amigo, O Romeo and Venetian Dream and the form of the yard is a plus.

Bourbon On Fire

Jockey: Luis Gonzalez Trainer: Kim Puhl Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 7211-2

Comment: Creditable effort to finish second in a claimer when he finished ahead of a number of these runners last month; performed at a higher level than this in his peak and is a specialist at this trip; trainer is in excellent form and should have every chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	49/10	-
01/10/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/5	-
16/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	5/2	-
05/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	13/10	-
16/07/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	319/10	-
24/06/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	107/10	-

O Romeo

Jockey: Noel Vigil Trainer: Richard Genovese Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 32-4

Comment: Split a number of these rivals in a claimer on his debut for this trainer when fourth of seven last month; a prolific winner over this C&D; has largely been consistent of late; makes limited appeal as this is a fairly competitive event.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	101/10	-
28/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	14/5	-
09/10/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	33/10	-
29/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	4/5	-
05/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	23/10	-
09/07/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	6/5	-

Gilligan

Jockey: Edgar Paucar Trainer: Joseph Mahan Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: -87574

Comment: Finished fourth beaten just under 4l last month in a claimer; possible that there's no more in the locker and hasn't really fired since his success in a claimer at Thistledown in September; a lot on his plate here and hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
02/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	59/10	-

Don't Cross Jack

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Ivan Calderon Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 52-87

Comment: No winning form at this distance but successful four times from 5f to 7f; last of seven when close behind Fat Daddy 35 days ago on his debut for this trainer in a claimer; now down in class (in for $5k from $12.5k); last two runs were below standard set by second at Mountaineer Park three starts ago; is of interest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	46/5	-
08/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	79/10	-
17/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	32/5	-
30/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	26/5	-
12/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	29/5	-
25/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	71/10	-

Stay Thirsty Amigo

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Jeffrey Radosevich Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 262-53

Comment: Better than this level in his prime and three wins over course and distance; split a number of these rivals last month when third beaten just under 3l in a claimer; should be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	39/5	-
29/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	11/5	-
09/10/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	15/2	-
12/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	69/10	-
29/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	33/10	-
25/07/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	21/10	-

Fat Daddy

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Johanna Urieta Age/Wt: 11/8-11 F: 4-352

Comment: Not beaten far last month in a claimer; three-time C&D winner and one-time smart performer; entitled to respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	3/2	-
06/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	51/2	-
21/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	3/1	-
06/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	49/10	-
21/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	37/5	-
01/10/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	21/10	-

Aye Aye Sir

Jockey: Roberto Perez Trainer: Richard Rettele Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 16-6

Comment: Last of six in an allowance race 41 days ago; achieved three wins at this venue and wins-runs record of 10-43; definitely of interest despite defeats on last two starts as he scored three runs back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	9/1	-
11/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	27/10	-
22/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	17/5	-
24/07/24	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	10/1	-
10/07/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	17/10	-
12/06/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	49/2	-

Pecks Not Bad

Jockey: Anthony Rodriguez Trainer: James Jackson Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 1223-

Comment: Consistent performer; respectable effort on first outing for new trainer last July in a claimer; claiming tag drops from $7.5k; layoff to overcome; shown he can get his head in front so expected to be in the thick of things.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/07/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	7/2	-
25/06/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	13/10	-
04/06/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	1/1	-
01/05/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	14/5	-
04/04/24	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	-	-
11/03/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	3/10	-

Venetian Dream

Jockey: Miguel Martinez Trainer: Ricardo Bailey Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: -547

Comment: Behind several of these over 5½f here (claimer) when last of seven three weeks ago; winner of eight races (5f-1m½f) but perhaps looks to have to reached his ceiling; notable rider booked; he can be taken on with this looking like a hot contest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	219/5	-
03/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	117/5	-
11/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	33/5	-
19/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	42/5	-
11/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	17/5	-
19/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	127/10	-

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