Thistledown

17:50

Runners: 13 Distance: 1m 0f 39y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: ACTION MAN looks the one to back. He looks best placed to take advantage if the front-runners go too fast. Finistere and Ask Isaac also merit consideration.

A Bit Of Captain

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

Comment: Finished last of six in a claimer dropped down to 5½f (behind Heart Of An Angel) last month; achieved only a sole win but this is his level; moves down to an easier grade (in for $7.5k); has shown signs of promise here and there and no surprise to see him go well.

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

Finistere

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Caryn Vecchio Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 4-6221

Comment: Off the mark in a maiden claimer when easily winning four weeks ago; stepped up on his last two starts; no surprise to see him go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/07/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/10	-
25/06/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	12/5	-
11/06/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	13/5	-
22/05/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	18/5	-
25/03/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	8/5	-
07/03/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	21/10	-

C C's Clear Creek

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

Comment: Possesses winning form at this track; may have reached limits of his ability; could not manage better than fifth 34 days ago splitting Breeze The Bayou, Net Worth and Lt's Jacknthebox upped to this distance in a claimer; easy enough to take on as has a lot on his plate here.

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

Action Man

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

Comment: Fifth beaten 10l in an allowance race last month; first run in claiming company; major player if replicating best previous efforts.

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

Net Worth

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

Comment: Split a number of these rivals in a claimer posting a respectable effort to finish third upped to this distance last month; low strike-rate of 1-24; been struggling to get his head in front recently so others more persuasive.

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

Cowboy Justice

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

Comment: Gave good account to finish third two months ago when finishing ahead of a number of runners he faces in a claimer; one to take seriously.

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

Ask Isaac

Jockey: T Houghton Trainer: James Jackson Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 13-7P

Comment: Bumped at the start in a claimer when failing to finish two months ago upped to this trip; grade looks suitable; chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	P / 6	16/5	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	211/10	-
11/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	2/1	-
02/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/10	-
20/10/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	7/10	-
10/10/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	17/10	-

Booyah

Jockey: Roberto Perez Trainer: Johanna Urieta Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 33-745

Comment: Comfortably beaten finishing fifth in a claimer in May at Mountaineer Park upped to this distance; up in class (in for $7.5k here, $4k tag last time); others more likely as has not been seen doing much trackwork recently.

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

Heart Of An Angel

Jockey: Anthony Rodriguez Trainer: Richard Rettele Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 0-3433

Comment: Good effort when beaten into third by half a length over 5½f here (claimer) last month; has to be taken seriously if replicating the best of his form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	67/10	-
02/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	4/1	-
12/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	157/10	-
17/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	17/2	-
14/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	109/2	-
21/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	61/5	-

Royal Decadence

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

Comment: Needs to improve on balance of recent form and subpar record of 1-24; beaten 8l in sixth in a claimer (Mountaineer Park) in June; tag has been raised to $7.5k; this line-up contains some strong opposition so makes limited appeal.

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

Lt's Jacknthebox

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

Comment: Not beaten too far when fourth of seven splitting Breeze The Bayou, Net Worth and C c's Clear Creek five weeks ago in a claimer; may have to settle for supporting role as this looks a decent race.

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

Breeze The Bayou

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

Comment: Gave good account to finish second last month upped to this trip when finished in front of four of these in a claimer; capable of making an impact.

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

Reason To Believe

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

Comment: Not really built on success in a maiden special weight six months ago at Mahoning Valley; beaten by a several of these last month in a claimer when beaten 14l (sixth of seven) upped to this distance; makes limited appeal given many of his rivals are in good form.

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

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2nd Favourite

Thistledown

18:20

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: THELMA LUCILLE is arguably the leading player from a form perspective and has won over this C&D. Kissing Medals and Shes A Storm are also shortlisted.

Kissing Medals

Jockey: Victor Fernandez Trainer: Rey Mendoza Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 46-P65

Comment: Far from disgraced (beaten 3½l) last month in a claimer; now down in class (in for $7.5k from $16k); entitled to respect as recent performance was encouraging.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	273/5	-
26/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	153/10	-
07/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	P / 8	671/10	-
16/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	59/10	-
29/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	9/2	-
07/10/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	38/5	-

Mere Bag Of Shells

Jockey: Anthony Rodriguez Trainer: Emily Szczepanski Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 905222

Comment: Form could be levelling off and not won for some time now; ran a solid race finishing runner-up in a claimer when she had a couple of these behind 21 days ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	27/5	-
10/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	7/2	-
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	-

Sugar Loves It

Jockey: German Terraza Trainer: Jacinto Lopez Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 26-454

Comment: Generally modest form since claimer success at Thistledown last September; split Mere Bag Of Shells (runner-up) and Angel's Destiny (last) in a claimer when fourth of five last month; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	17/10	-
10/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	8/5	-
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	-

Cowgirl Sara

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Andrew Tumblin Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 083148

Comment: Behind Kissing Medals when last of eight 20 days ago in a claimer; wins-runs record of 3-12; tag has been dropped to $7.5k; can give it a good shot if reproducing form of her win three starts back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	181/10	-
26/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	69/10	-
16/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	47/10	-
26/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	2/1	-
20/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	7/2	-
03/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	47/5	-

Shes A Storm

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Jeffrey Radosevich Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 111437

Comment: Last of seven two months ago in a claimer; useful in this grade; eased in class with tag standing at $7.5k here; she knows the task at hand and hard to ignore.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	58/5	-
22/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	24/5	-
29/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	33/10	-
07/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	12/5	-
18/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	5/2	-
06/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/5	-

Angel's Destiny

Jockey: Noel Vigil Trainer: Saul Morales Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 87-655

Comment: Last of five in a claimer (dropped back to this trip) last month, when behind two of these; a winner on three occasions from 6f to 1m but a few throw outs since her success in a claimer at Mahoning Valley in November; others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	89/5	-
01/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	323/10	-
10/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	51/2	-
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	-

Thelma Lucille

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Ivan Vazquez Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 544341

Comment: Halted losing run when in front by 2l in a claimer last month; she's worth a go.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	19/10	-
01/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	45/2	-
10/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	164/5	-
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	-

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2nd Favourite

Thistledown

18:50

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 5f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: TOM'S AVATAR is strongly fancied to come out on top. He is a well-bred newcomer. Gunner Glory, Leavetheninetynine and Skytree must be on the shortlist.

Doin Mischief

Jockey: Victor Fernandez Trainer: Israel Flores Age/Wt: 2/8-6 F: 5

Comment: Fair debut effort (C&D) at 14-1 last month; must make above-average progress to figure.

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

Gunner Glory

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

Comment: Trainer has a good record with newcomers here; bred to improve with age; likely to be in contention with signs of encouragement in profile and jockey's C&D record from low draws is useful.

Skytree

Jockey: Anthony Nunez Trainer: Timothy Hamm Age/Wt: 2/8-6 F: 46

Comment: Problems at the start (bumped) last month when sixth of seven in a maiden special weight; related to Stakes winner Villian; entitled to be a bit more streetwise this time and has to be taken seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 7	67/10	-
17/06/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 6	52/5	-

Leavetheninetynine

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Jeffrey Radosevich Age/Wt: 2/8-6

Comment: Course debutants from this trainer always command respect; could figure.

Tom's Avatar

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

Comment: Stable gets plenty of debutant winners; big chance with signs of encouragement in profile and his sire is a speed influence.

Rico Suave

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

Comment: From the same family as Media Darling, a winner over 6f; stable does well at Thistledown with debutants; bred to get better as he gets older; a line drawn through unless betting signals are positive.

Machico Madeira

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

Comment: Juveniles by this sire often make an impact; trainer not synonymous with debutant winners.

Biscuits 'n Gravy

Jockey: T Houghton Trainer: James Jackson Age/Wt: 2/8-6 F: 7

Comment: Problems at the start (bumped, C&D) when beaten a fair way on first start (close behind Skytree) at 7-5 last month; must now step up.

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

Beat The Buzzer

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Robert Gorham Age/Wt: 2/8-6

Comment: Stable has enjoyed debutant winners at this course; related to Work'n On A Buzz (winner from 6f up to 1m); capable of going well.

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2nd Favourite

Thistledown

19:20

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: It is hard to get away from COUNTESS COLETTE. She comes into this on the back of a string of sound efforts. Biondettisnitemare and Lil Bit are interesting.

Biondettisnitemare

Jockey: Roberto Perez Trainer: Rodney Faulkner Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 121

Comment: Not had much racing - fourth outing here; has made an impressive start to her career with two wins from three starts; scored narrowly in an allowance race six weeks ago; first attempt in claiming company; should not be ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	4/5	-
29/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	13/5	-
08/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	112/5	-

Countess Colette

Jockey: Anthony Nunez Trainer: Megan Fadlovich Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 22212-

Comment: Shown all winning form at Mahoning Valley (two successes) but has been consistent of late; on the premises when runner-up of ten (Mahoning Valley) in December (sloppy track) in a stakes; has had some time off; first run in a claimer; much respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	2 / 10	31/5	-
21/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	14/5	-
23/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	3/2	-
23/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	18/5	-
07/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	2/5	-
04/07/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	61/10	-

Lil Bit

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Robert Gorham Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 123139

Comment: Finished tailed off (Belterra Park) five weeks ago upped to 1m½f in a stakes; track has proven suitable before; managed two wins in her last six outings; definitely of interest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Belterra Park / Stakes / F	-	9 / 9	217/10	-
27/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	7/1	-
24/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	7/10	-
09/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	1/1	-
06/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	12/5	-
15/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	8/5	-

Midnight Goddess

Jockey: Yarmarie Correa Trainer: Hugo Andrade Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 154-15

Comment: Finished behind Hot Princess when beaten 22l (sixth of seven) at Mahoning Valley (sloppy track) six months ago in an allowance race; managed two wins in her last five outings; shown all winning form at Mahoning Valley (two successes); returning from a layoff here; claiming debut; a lot on her plate here and one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	54/5	-
06/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	39/10	-
11/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	32/1	-
25/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	293/10	-
07/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	79/10	-
23/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	17/10	-

Mandolin Breeze

Jockey: Anthony Rodriguez Trainer: Richard Rettele Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 27-663

Comment: Third, not beaten that far (9-1) in a claimer last month when just behind Hot Princess; C&D has proven suitable before; doesn't win often.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	9/1	-
27/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	179/5	-
06/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	144/5	-
13/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	232/5	-
04/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	121/10	-
21/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	683/10	-

Hot Princess

Jockey: Mauro Cedillo Trainer: Jacinto Lopez Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 323422

Comment: Found one too strong when beaten just under 2l five weeks ago in a claimer; others more likely as not in the habit of winning recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	4/5	-
10/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	32/5	-
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	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Thistledown

19:50

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: PRINCESSOFTHENORTH gets the vote. She is a two-time winner at this track and has a healthy career strike-rate. Dreaming Of Audrey can give the selection most to think about.

Princessofthenorth

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Nestor Rivera Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 246121

Comment: Scored by 2½l last month in a claimer; has managed seven wins from 30 career runs; clear chance.

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

Passionfortreasure

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

Comment: Behind Maliced in an allowance race upped to this distance when beaten 11l 12 months ago; a winner over this C&D; returns from a layoff; easy enough to take on as best days now look to behind her.

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

Dreaming Of Audrey

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Jeffrey Radosevich Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 153224

Comment: One-time useful operator and this is her level; not beaten too far when fourth of seven in an optional claimer dropped back in distance last month; shown she can win fairly recently and should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/07/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	69/5	-
23/06/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	87/10	-
21/05/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	3/2	-
29/04/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	29/10	-
22/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	17/5	-
06/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	11/10	-

Wicca Wisdom

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Johanna Urieta Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 347362

Comment: Respectable effort in a claimer where just ahead of Sacred Connection upped to this distance last month; has won six races (6f-1m½f); claiming value now drops to $8k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 3	2/1	-
11/06/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	351/10	-
28/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	13/2	-
03/05/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	61/5	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	16/5	-
24/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	1/2	-

Sacred Connection

Jockey: T Houghton Trainer: Ricardo Bailey Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 152535

Comment: Winning form over C&D; behind Late Nite Lizzie last month when beaten 12l in an allowance race; prospects if reproducing the form of her most recent success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/07/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	49/2	-
02/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 3	9/10	-
23/06/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	73/10	-
03/06/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	29/10	-
03/05/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	77/10	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	57/10	-

Maliced

Jockey: Miguel Martinez Trainer: Johanna Urieta Age/Wt: 8/8-7 F: 435344

Comment: Not disgraced when fourth here over 6f (optional claimer) two months ago; producing solid form figures; perhaps looks to have to reached her ceiling; now looks to be past her prime and not one to rely on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	73/5	-
22/05/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	35/2	-
03/05/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	39/10	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	5/1	-
26/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	19/5	-
05/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	32/5	-

Lubu

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Nestor Rivera Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 4-1241

Comment: Won by 4½l in an optional claimer defeating Dreaming Of Audrey, Sacred Connection and Late Nite Lizzie six weeks ago; admirable career strike-rate (five from 20 to date); can give it a good shot.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/06/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	27/5	-
03/06/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	21/10	-
06/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	2/1	-
24/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	11/10	-
27/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	123/10	-
27/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	79/10	-

Miss Athletic

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Nicole Higham Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 111371

Comment: Scored by 3l three weeks ago in a claimer; successful four times in her last six starts; despite that Thistledown success, looks risky.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	28/5	-
18/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	111/10	-
26/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	19/2	-
28/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	18/5	-
01/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	4/5	-
25/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	19/10	-

Late Nite Lizzie

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Rey Mendoza Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 1P2164

Comment: Brings winning C&D form to the table; this is her level; fair effort (beaten 4½l) with Sacred Connection just behind three weeks ago in an allowance race; chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/07/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	67/10	-
23/06/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	8/5	-
03/06/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	53/10	-
13/05/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	37/5	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	P / 7	21/5	-
08/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/10	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Thistledown

20:20

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: HARD TRUTH WINS can prove superior to her rivals.

Living In Style

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Saul Morales Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 441482

Comment: Cracking effort in defeat when close runner-up over 6f here (claimer) where she had two of these rivals behind last month; has won at this course; likely to be thereabouts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	227/10	-
18/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	343/10	-
28/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	17/5	-
19/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	77/5	-
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	83/10	-
31/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	13/1	-

Mali Bali

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Saul Morales Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 142514

Comment: Respectable effort finishing fourth (beaten just under 4l) last month in a claimer; on target twice in her last six outings; C&D has proven suitable before.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	93/5	-
03/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	14/5	-
28/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	6/1	-
19/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/5	-
05/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	7/2	-
04/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/10	-

Special Beach

Jockey: Edgar Paucar Trainer: Joseph Mahan Age/Wt: 8/8-7 F: 332344

Comment: Running consistently and better than this level in her pomp; a close fourth with Living In Style just behind 48 days ago in a claimer; eased in class with tag standing at $5k here; recent display was promising so is of interest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	51/5	-
13/05/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	83/10	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	19/5	-
11/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	51/10	-
03/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	39/5	-
04/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	12/1	-

Grace And Glory

Jockey: Noel Vigil Trainer: Andrew Tumblin Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 421629

Comment: Last of nine in a claimer when behind two of these last month; easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	193/10	-
03/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	112/5	-
29/04/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	74/5	-
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	12/5	-
31/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	59/10	-
12/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	33/10	-

Full Time Strutin

Jockey: German Terraza Trainer: Donaciano Gonzalez Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 546767

Comment: Has winning form over this course and distance on the CV; slumped a bit since winning a starter allowance at Mahoning Valley in October; could not manage better than seventh in a claimer (dropped to 6f) last Monday; claiming tag drops to $5k (from $12.5k); others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	987/10	-
09/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	423/10	-
30/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	131/10	-
03/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	209/10	-
04/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	37/2	-
13/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	46/5	-

Hard Truth Wins

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Rey Mendoza Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 9-9507

Comment: Couldn't land a blow when seventh of eight (Horseshoe Indianapolis) last month in an allowance race; leading claims as shown she can be competitive fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	731/10	-
14/06/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	223/10	-
22/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	231/10	-
30/04/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	69/10	-
14/11/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	9 / 11	99/10	-
22/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	24/5	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Thistledown

20:50

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: MISS LITTLE BIT is expected to get the job done. She is taken to confirm the placings with Lime Tree and met trouble in running when second most recently.

Khali J

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Robert Gorham Age/Wt: 3/8-7

Comment: Yard has enjoyed debutant winners at this course; easy to see her making an impression.

Lookin At Star

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Ivan Calderon Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 68

Comment: Lightly raced (this just her third race); finished out the back over 1m½f at Delaware Park (maiden claimer, soft) five weeks ago; tag drops from $20k to $5k here; should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	8 / 8	331/5	-
27/05/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	6 / 6	59/10	-

Miss Little Bit

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Ricardo Bailey Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 553442

Comment: Problems at the start (stumbled) when on the premises, finishing second at 3-1; closely matched with Lime Tree on that running last month in a maiden claimer; long-term maiden (0-16) but best form so far in last two starts; claiming tag drops to $5k (from $7.5k); holds major claims if replicating most recent run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/07/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	31/10	-
12/06/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	17/5	-
27/05/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	171/10	-
05/05/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	34/5	-
23/04/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 5	149/5	-
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	393/10	-

Orgullosa Pacifica

Jockey: Roberto Perez Trainer: Mark Doering Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 47635

Comment: Fifth beaten 12l (sloppy track) two months ago at Mountaineer Park in a maiden special weight; signs of improvement on last two runs; down in class this time but passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	149/10	-
28/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	59/10	-
30/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	437/10	-
12/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	131/5	-
29/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	377/10	-

Pammy Sue

Jockey: Noel Vigil Trainer: Richard Zielinski Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 6-

Comment: Beaten 18l on her debut over 5f here at 14-1 last June; first attempt at a claimer; been off the track a long time; could improve although needs to despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 6	29/2	-

Princess Opal

Jockey: Mauro Cedillo Trainer: Tina Casalinova Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 555563

Comment: Had two of these rivals behind her two months ago posting a respectable display to finish third in a maiden claimer; stepped up on her last two starts but has run 12 times without getting off the mark; claiming tag drops from $7.5k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	131/5	-
27/05/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	85/2	-
18/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	216/5	-
03/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	25/1	-
05/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	407/10	-
16/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	851/10	-

Lime Tree

Jockey: Anthony Rodriguez Trainer: Ivan Vazquez Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 246554

Comment: Not beaten too far when fourth of five last month (behind Miss Little Bit) in a maiden claimer; without a win after 22 runs; moves down to an easier grade (in for $5k); others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/07/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	101/5	-
12/06/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	83/5	-
28/04/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	51/10	-
11/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	67/5	-
25/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	33/10	-
03/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/1	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Thistledown

21:20

Runners: 10 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: I'LL FIGURE IT OUT has '1's in the formstring and should be suited by the abundance of pace up front. Stay Thirsty Amigo represents a threat.

David's Gem

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

Comment: A winner over C&D; showed smart form in his pomp; far from disgraced (beaten 3½l) over 5½f here (claimer) two months ago; hard to ignore if confirming promise shown last time.

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

Lauda Speed

Jockey: Roberto Perez Trainer: Robin Schuster Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 656354

Comment: Posted respectable effort when beaten 4½l over 5½f here (claimer) last month; finished ahead of Own The Town but was behind Latin Spice; boasts winning form over C&D; perhaps looks to have to reached his ceiling; passed over as best days now look to behind him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	55/2	-
10/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	557/10	-
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	-

Rosco P. Coltrane

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

Comment: Brings winning C&D form to the table; could not manage better than eighth in a claimer six weeks ago; eased in class with tag standing at $5k here; easy enough to take on.

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

Own The Town

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

Comment: A C&D winner; useful in his prime; not disgraced when fifth last month in a claimer; can be on the premises.

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

Latin Spice

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

Comment: Finished ahead of two of these rivals last month when on the premises, finishing second in a claimer; suited by this C&D; producing consistent form; encouragement to be gleaned from latest effort so capable of going well.

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

Cugine

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Tina Casalinova Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 446367

Comment: May not have any more improvement left and a while since he's been in the winners' enclosure (last win in 2023); last of seven in a claimer when back to this trip (muddy track) 48 days ago; makes limited appeal as in this instance the class drop is a red flag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	37/1	-
22/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	277/10	-
05/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	184/5	-
08/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	114/5	-
19/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	11/1	-
01/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	119/10	-

Napa Dude

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

Comment: Beaten 11l when dropped to this trip at Mahoning Valley four months ago in a claimer; a C&D winner; claiming value now drops to $5k; can't go on the shortlist as absence is a concern.

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

Stay Thirsty Amigo

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Jeffrey Radosevich Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 2-53553

Comment: One-time useful performer and has gained three wins over course and distance; beaten 4l 21 days ago when sent off 10-1 in a claimer; looks likely to be involved as recent display was promising.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	48/5	-
02/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	27/10	-
10/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	49/10	-
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	-

I'll Figure It Out

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 1485-4

Comment: Not beaten too far (just under 5l) five weeks ago (bumped at the start) in a claimer; grade looks suitable and performed at a higher level than this in his peak; now a lower claiming tag ($5k from $7.5k) so down in class; every chance as has wins in his back catalogue.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	8/5	-
03/09/24	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	57/10	-
23/07/24	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	51/5	-
02/07/24	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	9/10	-
11/06/24	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	33/5	-
20/05/24	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	57/10	-

Digital Footprint

Jockey: Anthony Nunez Trainer: Candace Huffman Age/Wt: 9/8-11 F: 3-2424

Comment: Not beaten that far in fourth (6l) in a claimer at Mahoning Valley four months ago; knocking at the door recently; could be at the extent of his ability; returning from a layoff here; now looks to be past his prime and others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	81/10	-
06/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	13/2	-
03/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	14/5	-
16/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	8/5	-
23/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	54/5	-
03/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	23/5	-

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