Thistledown

17:50 - RESULT

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

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: DARK VADER gets a firm vote. He can be forgiven a modest run latest and is proven at the trip, while Mo Dont No is an interesting candidate.

1st	5. Mo Dont No Fav	1/1
2nd	1. Mutiny	7/1
3rd	6. Quiet Amigo 2nd Fav	9/4

Favourite

1/1

Mo Dont No

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Jeffrey Radosevich Age/Wt: 12/8-7 F: 15131-

1/1

Comment: Got home in front by a short head in a claimer upped to 1m in October; has managed 24 wins from 84 career runs and achieved ten wins at this venue; returns from a break here; must go on the shortlist.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/10/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/10	-
10/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	31/10	-
20/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	3/5	-
30/07/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	47/10	-
02/07/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	9/10	-
13/06/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	211/5	-

2nd Favourite

9/4

Quiet Amigo

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Richard Zielinski Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 9-6334

9/4

Comment: Has been fairly consistent of late; not seen the winners' enclosure for a while now (last win in 2023); didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Mahoning Valley (beaten 7l) in a claimer, finished ahead of It'sgoodtobeseen (sloppy track) four weeks ago; claiming tag now upped from $15k; is passed over as now looks to be past his prime.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	121/10	-
11/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	213/10	-
10/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	12/1	-
13/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	67/5	-
18/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	63/10	-
04/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	201/10	-

Sammy's Smile

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Jeffrey Radosevich Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 54644-

5/1

Comment: Brings plenty of winning course form to the table; just over 1l fourth to Mo Dont No in October in a claimer; has had some time off; one to note.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/10/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	3/1	-
10/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	67/5	-
20/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	61/10	-
29/07/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	5/2	-
15/07/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	28/1	-
27/06/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	13/10	-

Mutiny

Jockey: T Houghton Trainer: Ricardo Bailey Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: -31

7/1

Comment: Got home in front by 1½l (sloppy track) three weeks ago at Mahoning Valley in a claimer; course specialist (five wins); latest performance on the clock offers hope he can cope with higher tag so should give it a shot.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	21/10	-
22/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	39/10	-
12/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	14/5	-
31/07/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	17/5	-
09/07/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	113/10	-
18/06/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	57/10	-

Susie's Kid

Jockey: Javier Tavares Trainer: Richard Rettele Age/Wt: 8/8-7 F: 6/86-

9/1

Comment: Not disgraced in sixth last June in an allowance race; a multiple C&D winner; back from an absence here; his best looks to be behind him and easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	152/5	-
15/05/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	167/2	-
24/10/23	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	113/10	-
06/10/23	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	49/10	-
13/09/23	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	111/10	-
23/08/23	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	12/5	-

It'sgoodtobeseen

Jockey: Roberto Perez Trainer: Andrew Tumblin Age/Wt: 9/8-7 F: 5-2456

20/1

Comment: Behind Quiet Amigo in a claimer (sloppy track) when beaten 18l (sixth of eight) at Mahoning Valley last month; is a specialist at this trip but no longer appears to be improving; up in class (in for $16k); this line-up contains some strong opposition so this looks an uphill struggle.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	527/10	-
11/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	169/5	-
10/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	39/5	-
13/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	153/5	-
18/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	79/10	-
04/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	13/2	-

Dark Vader

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Richard Zielinski Age/Wt: 10/8-7 F: 52-233

Comment: Resume shows that he is a proven winner (seeking a 11th career win); not disgraced when third of seven in a claimer (Mahoning Valley, muddy track) four weeks ago; tag drops from $25k to $16k here; plenty of appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	3/1	-
03/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	23/10	-
10/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	21/10	-
11/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	11/5	-
26/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	5 / 13	637/10	-
10/10/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	17/5	-

Party Pooper

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Timothy Hamm Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 1-2221

Comment: Is a multiple distance winner (all wins at this trip); managed three wins in his last seven outings; got across to lead early from a wide draw in a claimer at Mahoning Valley when winning by 1½l three weeks ago; Timothy Hamm's runners are going great guns at the moment; now moved up in the grades (in for $16k); easy enough to take on despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	29/10	-
24/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	3/2	-
04/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	13/10	-
08/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	153/10	-
12/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	8/5	-
26/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	69/10	-

Thistledown

18:20 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: OVID is running for the second time and is less exposed than some of these and made a winning start to his career. Smokin Joe is also respected.

1st	1. Ovid Fav	1/1
2nd	8. Soulless	4/1
3rd	7. Smokin Joe 2nd Fav	3/1

Favourite

1/1

Ovid

Jockey: Chelsey Keiser Trainer: David Wolochuk Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 1-

1/1

Comment: Successful by 4½l first time out at Mahoning Valley at 6-5 in November; related to Stakes winner Amadevil; returns from a layoff; jockey's C&D record from low draws is useful and holds major claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
13/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 7	6/5	-

2nd Favourite

3/1

Smokin Joe

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Michael Rone Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 213-5

3/1

Comment: Split Moonshine Joe (fourth) and Soulless (sixth) over 6f at Mahoning Valley (allowance race, sloppy track) 20 days ago; few miles on the clock with this his fifth race; proved competitive when hitting the board in a stakes in September; he should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	6/5	-
20/09/24	Belterra Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 8	81/10	-
22/07/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	1/1	-
03/07/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	10/1	-

Soulless

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Jeffrey Radosevich Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 18-36

4/1

Comment: Behind Moonshine Joe and Smokin Joe (fourth and fifth) at Mahoning Valley (sloppy track) when beaten 17l three weeks ago in an allowance race; has scored over C&D; this just his fifth race; is of interest if replicating the best of his form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	17/5	-
13/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	19/10	-
21/05/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	14/5	-
22/04/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	27/5	-

Strike Plate

Jockey: Javier Tavares Trainer: Joshua Langley Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 353442

5/1

Comment: Produced an encouraging effort (runner-up of seven, beaten just over 5l, sloppy track) where just ahead of Sol Of Vaquero (Mahoning Valley) three weeks ago in an allowance race; a C&D winner; latest effort was encouraging so must be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	77/10	-
13/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	12/5	-
26/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	27/10	-
11/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	39/10	-
27/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	26/5	-
09/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	10/1	-

Moonshine Joe

Jockey: Samuel Victor Rodriguez Trainer: Jake Radosevich Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 135334

20/1

Comment: Producing solid form figures; out of the frame when fourth in an allowance race (Mahoning Valley, dropped back to 6f, sloppy track) three weeks ago (had two of these rivals behind); passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	291/10	-
27/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	199/10	-
13/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	159/10	-
26/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	43/5	-
11/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	231/10	-
28/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	31/10	-

Sol Of Vaquero

Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez Trainer: Anthony Campbell Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 680-45

40/1

Comment: Beaten a fair way when fifth three weeks ago (sloppy track) behind Strike Plate, at Mahoning Valley in an allowance race; low strike-rate of 1-18; he can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	593/10	-
13/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	388/5	-
10/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	11 / 12	461/5	-
11/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	431/5	-
07/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	203/5	-
11/04/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	116/5	-

Why Kenny Why

Jockey: Noel Vigil Trainer: Tina Casalinova Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: P-46947

40/1

Comment: Found life tough when 29l back in seventh (Mahoning Valley) last month behind Moonshine Joe, in an allowance race; possesses winning form at this track; has struggled to factor since winning a maiden special weight at Thistledown in August; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	42/1	-
26/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	433/10	-
08/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	115/2	-
27/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	332/5	-
07/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	95/2	-
12/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	P / 6	85/2	-

Mr. Redlegs

Jockey: Rolando Aragon Trainer: Michael Evans Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 21645/

Comment: Finished last of five in a claimer (muddy track) at Horseshoe Indianapolis 18 months ago; not seen for some time now; can be in the thick of things if replicating the best of his form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/10/23	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	29/2	-
22/09/23	Belterra Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 8	279/10	-
22/07/23	Belterra Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 8	41/5	-
30/06/23	Belterra Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	52/5	-
16/06/23	Belterra Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 3	18/5	-

Thistledown

18:50 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: TIME THE AVENGER comes into this on the back of a string of sound efforts and the likely strong pace up front is a plus. Cloak And Dagger and Bang A Rang are also shortlisted.

1st	1. Time The Avenger Fav	11/8
2nd	2. Capture Mi	6/1
3rd	6. Run For Reagan 2nd Fav	7/2

Favourite

11/8

Time The Avenger

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Nestor Rivera Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 7-222

11/8

Comment: All his winning form has come at Mahoning Valley (two successes) but consistent performer; finished second but only beaten 3l in a claimer at Mahoning Valley on debut for this trainer 29 days ago; if he can build on his latest effort then has strong claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	3/5	-
25/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/10	-
14/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	3/2	-
31/08/24	Timonium / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	14/5	-
29/04/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	8/5	-
01/03/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	9/5	-

2nd Favourite

7/2

Run For Reagan

Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez Trainer: Rachael Maddox Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 3-22

7/2

Comment: Went close when runner-up over 5f at Mahoning Valley (claimer) finished just ahead of Capture Mi in February on debut for this trainer; mostly consistent recently; runs off the same tag as last time ($7.5k); now over an extra 1f.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	23/5	-
13/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	2/1	-
28/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	17/10	-
10/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	9/10	-
28/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	31/10	-
09/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	37/10	-

Bang A Rang

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Timothy Hamm Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 3-25941

4/1

Comment: Snapped losing streak when in front by just over 2l three weeks ago at Mahoning Valley (sloppy track) in a claimer; stable is ticking along nicely; should go well as despite being up in class he appears to be in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	23/10	-
20/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	11/10	-
23/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	51/10	-
25/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	18/5	-
11/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	3/1	-
23/09/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	17/5	-

Cloak And Dagger

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 4-668

5/1

Comment: Finished last of eight (muddy track, Mahoning Valley) two months ago in a claimer; a winner over C&D; useful in this grade; shown he can win fairly recently and warrants respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
07/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	103/10	-
16/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	79/10	-

Capture Mi

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Manuel Vlaun Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 2-26343

6/1

Comment: Finished just behind Time The Avenger when third four weeks ago (Mahoning Valley) in a claimer; form could be levelling off and a while since he's been in the winners' enclosure (last win in 2023); makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	97/10	-
17/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	37/10	-
26/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	33/5	-
08/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	18/5	-
28/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	34/5	-
28/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	119/10	-

El Bandido

Jockey: Noel Vigil Trainer: Richard Genovese Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 6-84645

25/1

Comment: Beaten 18l into fifth last month back down to this distance (behind Time The Avenger, Mahoning Valley) in a claimer; does not win very often and achieved each of his two career wins at Mahoning Valley; higher claiming tag here so class rise to contend with; a lot on his plate here and might not be up to this.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
28/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	812/5	-
28/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	138/5	-

Thistledown

19:20 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: STRING OCTET is a firm choice. He made a positive debut and can step up from his initial second, while Runaway Power and Fast And Friendly should also be taken seriously.

1st	1. String Octet Fav	8/11
2nd	3. Mor Stormy	9/1
3rd	2. Finally Friday	25/1

Favourite

8/11

String Octet

Jockey: Chelsey Keiser Trainer: David Wolochuk Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 2-

8/11

Comment: Beaten narrowly first time out at Mahoning Valley at 2-1 in November; related to Stakes winner Practicallyelusive; returns from a layoff here; if backing up initial run in with big shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
14/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 7	2/1	-

2nd Favourite

5/1

Runaway Power

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Robert Cline Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 3-43

5/1

Comment: Not beaten too far when third at Mahoning Valley separating re-opposing rivals Mor Stormy and A Van On The Run in a similar race last month (sloppy track) in a maiden special weight; ought to be competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	27/5	-
13/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	38/5	-
10/08/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	87/10	-

Fast And Friendly

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Justin Radosevich Age/Wt: 3/8-7

5/1

Comment: Makes competitive race debut; has busy trackwork profile; capable of going well.

A Van On The Run

Jockey: Anthony Nunez Trainer: Candace Huffman Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 4-5434

13/2

Comment: Comfortably beaten finishing fourth at Mahoning Valley (sloppy track) four weeks ago in a maiden special weight; plenty to like about many of his recent performances at this venue but winless with run of consecutive defeats standing at 16; easy enough to take on as meeting a number of horses who are in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
23/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	7/10	-

Mor Stormy

Jockey: Victor Fernandez Trainer: Robert Cline Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 67-62

9/1

Comment: Seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice; was on the premises (finished second of six) at Mahoning Valley with Runaway Power and A Van On The Run behind last month (sloppy track) in a maiden special weight.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	96/5	-
13/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	312/5	-
29/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	197/5	-
10/10/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	247/10	-
28/08/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	289/5	-
10/08/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	73/10	-

Finally Friday

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Jevon Crumley Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 6

25/1

Comment: Held on his debut in Mahoning Valley maiden special weight over 5f sporting blinkers at 16-1 28 days ago; hard to make him a bet based on first race as has not shown much during his workouts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
02/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 7	76/5	-

Thistledown

19:50 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: GOLDENEYE MAGIC is top of the list. She is a multiple winner over this distance and should be suited by the abundance of pace up front. City Scene and Red Hot Lass are also of interest.

1st	3. City Scene	4/1
2nd	6. Red Hot Lass Fav	13/8
3rd	1. Goldeneye Magic 2nd Fav	15/8

Favourite

13/8

Red Hot Lass

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 62-311

13/8

Comment: Scored narrowly in an allowance optional claimer (Mahoning Valley) dropped down to this distance 22 days ago; has winning C&D form to her name; attempts to land a hat-trick; she's an attractive contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1/20	-
27/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/2	-
26/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	6/1	-
10/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	67/10	-
25/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	6 / 9	83/10	-
01/10/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	3/2	-

2nd Favourite

15/8

Goldeneye Magic

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Jason Dacosta Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 1-4111

15/8

Comment: Has won four of her five career starts and completed hat-trick last time; gained a just under 4l success 29 days ago at Mahoning Valley in an allowance race; has to be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 4	2/5	-
05/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	3/5	-
12/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	3/2	-
08/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	1/1	-
05/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	39/10	-

City Scene

Jockey: T Houghton Trainer: James Jackson Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 33123-

4/1

Comment: Boasts winning form over C&D; has been consistent of late; fair effort when beaten 5l at Mahoning Valley in November in a stakes; returns from a layoff here; now down in class and she's an attractive contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	3 / 6	21/5	-
26/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	93/10	-
23/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	3/10	-
05/09/24	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	3 / 6	18/5	-
13/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	4/5	-
24/07/24	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	4/5	-

Command Strike

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: James Jackson Age/Wt: 8/8-7 F: 4526-

10/1

Comment: A prolific winner over this C&D; could not manage better than sixth in an allowance race in August; Luis Rivera booked; returns from a break today; meeting some horses in good form and others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	109/10	-
08/07/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	37/10	-
11/06/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	3/2	-
22/05/24	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	7/10	-
01/05/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	9/10	-
02/10/23	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	1/2	-

Lucky Cougar

Jockey: Victor Fernandez Trainer: Jason Dacosta Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 1111-2

12/1

Comment: Went close when runner-up in an allowance optional claimer at Mahoning Valley behind Red Hot Lass 22 days ago; has chalked up four wins from her last five; has won here; unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	83/10	-
10/04/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	31/10	-
18/03/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	37/10	-
24/02/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 2	-	-
15/02/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	29/10	-
31/01/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	24/5	-

Lady Wellington

Jockey: Javier Tavares Trainer: Rodrigo Madrigal Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 14-581

12/1

Comment: Gained narrow success in an allowance race (bumped at the start, Mahoning Valley) last month; successful three times in her last five starts; likes this combination of C&D; despite that Mahoning Valley success, not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	14/5	-
10/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	57/10	-
25/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	38/5	-
18/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	17/10	-
21/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	7/5	-
10/10/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	3/1	-

The Sweaty Fox

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 1153-5

Comment: Unbeaten at this course after five runs; close up behind Red Hot Lass when fifth in an allowance optional claimer (muddy track) at Mahoning Valley posting a respectable effort in February; workout history raises concerns this race may be needed so one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
26/09/24	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	1/20	-
13/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	9/5	-
25/07/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	9/5	-

Thistledown

20:20 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS is strongly fancied to come out on top. He is taken to confirm the placings with Vernon's Best.

1st	7. His Royal Highness Fav	11/8
2nd	2. Akimbo 2nd Fav	11/4
3rd	4. Merger	4/1

Favourite

11/8

His Royal Highness

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Robert Gorham Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 12

11/8

Comment: Not beaten far when runner-up (Mahoning Valley, sloppy track) three weeks ago in an allowance race; this just his third race; plenty of appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F		-	2 / 7	24/5	-
12/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 7	19/10	-

2nd Favourite

11/4

Akimbo

Jockey: Chelsey Keiser Trainer: David Wolochuk Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: /147-

11/4

Comment: Has won here previously; could not manage better than seventh over 1m here (allowance race, bumped at the start) in October; has had some time off; likely to be thereabouts as his jockey has an impressive record from low draws over this C&D and he was a winner three starts ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/10/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	27/10	-
04/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	2/1	-
07/08/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	4/1	-
15/11/23	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	77/10	-
25/09/23	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	131/5	-

Merger

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Timothy Hamm Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 24159-

4/1

Comment: Finished ninth of 12 in December (Mahoning Valley, sloppy track) in a stakes; back from an absence here; the stable has enjoyed plenty of winners of late; no surprise to see him go well if reproducing form of his win three starts back and lower class is a plus.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	9 / 12	653/10	-
27/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	119/10	-
19/09/24	Belterra Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 3	7/10	-
31/08/24	Belterra Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 4	19/10	-
14/08/24	Belterra Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 5	11/5	-
27/07/24	Belterra Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 4	3/1	-

Be An Eddie

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Michael Rone Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 5-2713

4/1

Comment: Signs of improvement on last two runs; not disgraced when third at Mahoning Valley in front of Seeking Freedom three weeks ago (sloppy track) in an allowance race; has to be considered if finding his best form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	54/5	-
04/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 4	17/10	-
08/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 11	12/5	-
15/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	29/10	-
28/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	9/5	-
27/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	11/5	-

My Hombre

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Rey Mendoza Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: -64374

16/1

Comment: Respectable effort in defeat (beaten 5l) in a claimer (sloppy track, Mahoning Valley) 25 days ago; has won here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	179/10	-
19/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	91/10	-
04/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	507/10	-
08/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	793/10	-
07/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	147/10	-
19/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	25/2	-

Seeking Freedom

Jockey: Noel Vigil Trainer: Rodney Faulkner Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 362796

20/1

Comment: Could not manage better than sixth over 6f at Mahoning Valley (allowance race, sloppy track) behind Be An Eddie, three weeks ago; form has an uneven look to it and achieved just the one win; can only watch.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	42/1	-
27/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	11/1	-
13/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	107/10	-
26/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	13/2	-
11/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	27/2	-
27/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	523/10	-

Vernon's Best

Jockey: Javier Tavares Trainer: Johanna Urieta Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 3-138

Comment: Beaten 14l over 6f here (allowance race) last Tuesday; in with a shout if in the same form he showed when winning three starts back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	33/1	-
10/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	144/5	-
12/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	37/10	-
26/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	1/1	-
10/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	4/5	-
02/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	7/10	-

Thistledown

20:50 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: MORE LOVE looks a solid choice. He can usually be relied on to run his race and is proven at the trip. Channel Fury and John's Rock are among the dangers.

1st	2. Channel Fury 2nd Fav	13/8
2nd	6. John's Rock Fav	6/4
3rd	3. Stomping Moon	20/1

Favourite

6/4

John's Rock

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Caryn Vecchio Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 13-233

6/4

Comment: Specialist here with five wins and showing consistent form; fair effort when beaten 6l, finishing third of five in an allowance optional claimer at Mahoning Valley last month; rates a likely contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	27/10	-
13/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	8/5	-
23/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	19/10	-
19/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	1/5	-
28/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	13/10	-
01/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	1/2	-

2nd Favourite

13/8

Channel Fury

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: James Jackson Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 11322-

13/8

Comment: Has maintained his consistent level of form and has a course-and-distance record of five wins from 14 starts; ran well to finish runner-up (beaten just over 2l) in October in an allowance race; warrants respect as he has defied a similar absence in the past.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/10/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	33/10	-
20/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	3/10	-
01/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	1/2	-
27/06/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	2/5	-
12/06/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	1/2	-
20/05/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	1/5	-

Aye Aye Sir

Jockey: Roberto Perez Trainer: Richard Rettele Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 516-

11/2

Comment: Finished last of six at Mahoning Valley six months ago in an allowance optional claimer; good record here of three wins from 21 runs and a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 10-42; meeting some horses in good form and can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
22/05/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	33/2	-

I Wanna Win

Jockey: Ricardo Feliciano Trainer: James Jackson Age/Wt: 9/8-11 F: 34337-

13/2

Comment: Course specialist who has won 11 times here and ran well in a stakes in August; not disgraced in seventh in a stakes upped to 1m2f at Mahoning Valley in October; Ricardo Feliciano here for one ride and notable rider booked; likely to be in contention now dropping in class and has previously gone well fresh off a break.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	7 / 12	261/10	-
10/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	16/5	-
10/08/24	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	3 / 10	147/10	-
11/07/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	49/10	-
13/06/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	6/1	-
14/05/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	59/10	-

Time To Shoot

Jockey: T Houghton Trainer: Richard Rettele Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 2376-

10/1

Comment: Has a good record over course and distance (five wins from 15 runs); last of six at Mahoning Valley back down to this trip behind More Love, in November in an allowance optional claimer; this looks a fair heat so has questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	38/1	-
28/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	41/5	-
08/10/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	12/5	-
11/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	27/5	-
24/07/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	22/5	-
03/07/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	2/1	-

Stomping Moon

Jockey: Luciano Hernandez Trainer: Joe Pizzurro Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 2-52325

20/1

Comment: Bumped at the start in a starter allowance (Mahoning Valley) when back to this trip 19 days ago (muddy track) on debut for this trainer; four wins to his name - from 6f to 1m; this line-up contains some strong opposition so others make more appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	79/5	-
22/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	11/10	-
12/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	59/10	-
03/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	11/5	-
19/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	48/5	-
13/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	19/5	-

More Love

Jockey: Chelsey Keiser Trainer: David Wolochuk Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 2412-3

Comment: Resume shows that he is a proven winner (seeking a fifth career win) and has maintained his consistent level of form; respectable effort (beaten 5l) at Tampa Bay Downs four months ago in an allowance optional claimer; plenty of appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	57/10	-
13/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	2/1	-
30/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	2/1	-
03/10/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	21/10	-
18/09/24	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	259/10	-
25/10/23	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 4	2/5	-

Fat Daddy

Jockey: Victor Fernandez Trainer: Johanna Urieta Age/Wt: 11/8-11 F: 2164-3

Comment: Fair effort (beaten 3l) last Monday (dropped back to this distance) in a claimer; a multiple C&D winner; not a great record on second run back after a layoff and not easy to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
19/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	27/10	-
10/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	13/5	-

Thistledown

21:20 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: HOLLABACK could capitalise if the leaders go too fast and has proved she can get her head in front. Credit Check, Flashy N and Holidays Army Brat must be on the shortlist.

1st	6. Holidays Army Brat Fav	15/8
2nd	5. Credit Check	15/2
3rd	7. Toastmaster	10/1

Favourite

15/8

Holidays Army Brat

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Shane Meyers Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 243-41

15/8

Comment: Off the mark at the sixth time of asking in a maiden special weight at Mahoning Valley last month, winning with plenty in hand; seems to be improving based on last two runs; Alexander Chavez booked; can figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	3/5	-
03/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	4 / 7	4/1	-
26/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	33/5	-
09/10/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	5/2	-
30/08/24	Belterra Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 5	1/5	-
10/08/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	6/5	-

2nd Favourite

2/1

Hollaback

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Timothy Hamm Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 17537-

2/1

Comment: Split a number of these rivals in a stakes when tailed off upped to 1m½f at Mahoning Valley in October; warrants plenty of respect with drop in class a positive and shown she can get her head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	7 / 10	16/5	-
02/10/24	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	3/2	-
10/08/24	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	5 / 9	59/10	-
19/07/24	Belterra Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 11	33/5	-
03/05/24	Belterra Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	9/5	-

Exaltada

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Robert Gorham Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 19-

5/1

Comment: Suited by this C&D; beaten a long way in a stakes six months ago when behind three of these at Mahoning Valley upped to 1m½f; likely to go well now dropping in class and shown she can get her head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
26/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F		-	9 / 10	173/5	-
09/10/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 6	23/2	-

Credit Check

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Robert Gorham Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 41-

15/2

Comment: Off the mark at the second time of asking in a maiden special weight at Mahoning Valley when springing a surpise to score by 4l (went off 10-1, muddy track) in December; warrants respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
10/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 6	103/10	-
26/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 5	27/5	-

Toastmaster

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Timothy Hamm Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 1668-6

10/1

Comment: Held when sixth beaten 21l in an allowance race (dropped back to this trip, Mahoning Valley) 18 days ago; has winning form at this track; shown she can win fairly recently and likely to be in contention.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	63/10	-
26/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	8 / 10	16/5	-
10/08/24	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	6 / 9	59/10	-
19/07/24	Belterra Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 11	33/5	-
04/07/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	12/5	-
17/06/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	77/10	-

La Artista

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Candace Huffman Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 149-4

12/1

Comment: Finished in front of two of these at Mahoning Valley two weeks ago when fourth of seven in an allowance race; shown she can win fairly recently and can figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	97/10	-
10/08/24	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	9 / 9	181/5	-
19/07/24	Belterra Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 11	81/5	-
26/06/24	Belterra Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 4	9/10	-

Vertisalute

Jockey: Javier Tavares Trainer: Richard Rettele Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 42146-

20/1

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 8l, finishing sixth of seven in an allowance race in August; has winning form at this track; a few rivals look in good form so looks an unlikely winner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	307/10	-
18/07/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	8/1	-
01/07/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	7/5	-
17/06/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	39/1	-
27/05/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	32/5	-
10/10/23	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	31/5	-

Funnystastic

Jockey: Roberto Perez Trainer: Johanna Urieta Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 65-15

20/1

Comment: Ridden positively to get across to lead from stall seven in an allowance race at Mahoning Valley when splitting two of these rivals two weeks ago; a lot on her plate.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	453/10	-
24/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	5/1	-
26/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	351/10	-
09/10/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	54/1	-

Flashy N

Jockey: Anthony Nunez Trainer: Nestor Rivera Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 56-562

Comment: Finished runner-up but only beaten just over 4l in an allowance race (Mahoning Valley) 34 days ago; has won at this track; if she can build on her latest effort then warrants respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 4	8/5	-
20/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	6 / 9	68/1	-
05/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	61/2	-
26/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	61/5	-
11/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	59/10	-
11/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	21/5	-