Thistledown

17:50 - RESULT

Runners: 7

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: ALWAYSINTOMISCHIEF looks a solid choice. He arrives with possibly the best recent form (won at Belterra Park 33 days ago) and has rewarded supporters in the past, while Lust For Life and That's The Way are interesting.

1st	1. Thunderian	7/2
2nd	2. Alwaysintomischief	8/13
3rd	6. Don't Stop	10/1

Alwaysintomischief

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 586-51

8/13

Comment: Admirable career strike-rate (four from 12 to date); won in easy fashion (Belterra Park) five weeks ago on debut for this trainer in an allowance race; a big player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/07/25	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	1/10	-
01/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	833/50	-
22/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	1277/100	-
26/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	8 / 13	6/5	-
21/09/24	Parx / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 7	69/2	-
10/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	5/1	-

Thunderian

Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 763232

7/2

Comment: Went close when runner-up last month in an allowance race; recent efforts have generally been solid; searching for his seventh career win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/08/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	47/10	-
08/07/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	4/1	-
09/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	22/5	-
17/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	13/5	-
07/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	27/10	-
05/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	57/25	-

Don't Stop

Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 323454

10/1

Comment: Solid effort when beaten just over 5l to finish fourth last month in a claimer; now up to allowance level so hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	68/5	-
10/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	18/1	-
18/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	7/1	-
28/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	14/5	-
06/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	73/5	-
10/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	19/10	-

That's the Way

Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 51-165

10/1

Comment: Solid effort in an optional claimer four weeks ago; suited by this C&D; very possible he will be sharper for most recent start so should not be ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/08/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	39/5	-
19/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	37/10	-
26/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	9/10	-
18/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	28/5	-
25/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 13	39/10	-
26/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	19/10	-

Oklahoma Joe

Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 321258

12/1

Comment: Not far behind Lust For Life when eighth upped to 1m four weeks ago in an allowance race; he was in the money in a stakes in June and likes it here (three wins); can be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/08/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	47/5	-
16/07/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	31/5	-
21/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	133/5	-
10/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	41/10	-
28/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	37/10	-
07/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	69/10	-

Lust for Life

Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 1-13677

14/1

Comment: Missed the frame (beaten 29l into seventh) last month in an allowance race; has won at this track; useful at this level; definite chance if recapturing winning form and return to this trip is in his favour.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/08/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	23/2	-
21/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	116/5	-
03/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	3/1	-
03/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 12	53/10	-
16/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	14/5	-
09/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	21/10	-

Swing State

Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 5741U9

16/1

Comment: Finished ninth of 12 here over 1m2f (allowance race) last month; has won here; this is a step down in class but passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/08/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	9 / 12	713/10	-
15/07/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	U / 7	321/10	-
01/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	73/5	-
16/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	247/5	-
17/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	351/10	-
28/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	149/5	-

Thistledown

18:20 - RESULT

Runners: 6

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: DIOSA CATRINA is hard to look beyond. She is taken to confirm placings with Gracie Dance and Ocho's Secret and based on her most recent run, looks the form pick.

1st	3. Gracie Dance	5/2
2nd	1. Diosa Catrina	6/5
3rd	2. Ocho's Secret	10/1

Diosa Catrina

Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 125332

6/5

Comment: A winner over C&D; ran well when beaten just over 1l in a claimer last month; claiming value now drops from $7.5k; strong claims as best speed figure over the past year reads well comparatively.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	13/10	-
05/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	17/5	-
09/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	1/1	-
18/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	13/10	-
28/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	11/10	-
13/05/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	1/2	-

Gracie Dance

Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 756724

5/2

Comment: Has won here previously; didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten 8l) in a claimer 14 days ago; now down in class (in for $5k from $7.5k); chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	29/10	-
14/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	23/5	-
01/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	44/5	-
16/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	107/10	-
26/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	62/5	-
28/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	237/5	-

Sicilian Style Two

Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 653243

10/3

Comment: Can boast winning form over this C&D; fair effort (beaten just under 2l) in a claimer (Belterra Park) last month; drops to a $5k tag from $7.5k; Johanna Urieta's runners are going great guns at the moment; one to consider as recent effort was encouraging.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/08/25	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	23/5	-
08/08/25	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	19/5	-
17/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	3/5	-
04/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	307/10	-
14/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	39/1	-
19/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	28/5	-

Ocho's Secret

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 421516

10/1

Comment: Last of six in a claimer when behind two of these last month; managed two wins in her last four outings; a winner over C&D; now a lower claiming tag ($5k from $7.5k) so down in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	77/10	-
07/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	19/10	-
17/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	48/5	-
19/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	18/5	-
28/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	27/2	-
01/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	47/5	-

Kantbackoff

Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 363766

14/1

Comment: Finished last of six in an optional claimer upped to this distance (muddy track) last month; good and bad recent runs found on her CV; claiming tag drops from $8k; not a great record second time out after a break and one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/08/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	85/1	-
01/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	81/10	-
03/06/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	171/5	-
20/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	167/5	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	371/10	-
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	43/5	-

Bo Runkle

Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 143-85

14/1

Comment: Finished last of five (Belterra Park) three months ago in a claimer; has been in the winners' enclosure three times in her career; not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/06/25	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	11/1	-
24/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	5563/100	-
20/12/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	47/5	-
29/11/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	103/10	-
15/11/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	71/10	-
24/10/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	119/10	-

Thistledown

18:50 - RESULT

Runners: 6

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: EMOJI TIME has to be the first name on the shortlist. El Faite is another to consider.

1st	5. Vanadium	16/1
2nd	3. El Faite	11/8
3rd	2. Take Dictation	9/1

El Faite

Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 6-2242

11/8

Comment: Has raised his game the last twice and consistent lately; finished a decent runner-up of ten over 6f here (maiden special weight) on first run for current trainer last month; recent display was promising so not dismissed.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/08/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 10	127/10	-
12/07/25	Belterra Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 7	7/10	-
20/06/25	Belterra Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 5	37/10	-
29/05/25	Belterra Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 5	12/5	-
28/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 8	11/5	-
09/10/24	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 7	91/5	-

Balki Bartokomous

Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 67454

13/8

Comment: Comfortably beaten finishing fourth (muddy track) in front of Vanadium last month in a maiden special weight; if replicating best previous efforts has to be high on list.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/08/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 6	97/10	-
07/08/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 7	183/10	-
14/07/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 6	207/10	-
24/06/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 7	69/5	-
17/05/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 8	32/5	-

Emoji Time

Age/Wt: 3/8-7

5/1

Comment: Represents a trainer with a strong record here with their newcomers; recent workouts point to readiness; strong contender as some good aspects to his profile.

Take Dictation

Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 66-64

9/1

Comment: Lightly raced (running for just the fifth time); unable to land a blow in fourth last month in a claiming maiden; may have to settle for supporting role as this is a tougher test.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	40/1	-
14/07/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 6	527/10	-
28/08/24	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 6	472/5	-
10/08/24	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 8	349/5	-

Dude the Legend

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 763473

14/1

Comment: Seems to be improving based on last two runs but still winless and defeats stacking up (13 on the bounce); beaten 22l into third in a maiden special weight at Belterra Park on his first start for this trainer 37 days ago upped to 1m½f; hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/07/25	Belterra Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 6	7/1	-
21/06/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 12	791/10	-
03/06/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 8	287/10	-
26/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	78/5	-
10/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 10	179/5	-
26/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 8	177/5	-

Vanadium

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 666

16/1

Comment: Last of six over 6f here (maiden special weight, behind Balki Bartokomous, muddy track) last month; just his fourth outing so still early days; others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/08/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 6	441/10	-
07/08/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 7	508/5	-
24/06/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 7	501/10	-

Thistledown

19:20 - RESULT

Runners: 3

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: WINNER ONLY

Verdict: It is hard to get away from HOLIDAYS ARMY BRAT. She has won here once before and the abundance of pace up front enhances her claims. Mo Swift is another for the shortlist.

1st	3. Lady Fortune	4/1
2nd	1. Holidays Army Brat	5/6
3rd	5. Mo Swift	6/4

Holidays Army Brat

Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 515622

5/6

Comment: Has been fairly consistent this year; far from disgraced (beaten just over 3l) here over 6f (allowance race, muddy track) last month; can make a decent bid as she knows how to get the job done.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/08/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 4	7/10	-
14/07/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	42/5	-
25/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	27/5	-
03/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	28/5	-
30/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	3/2	-
24/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 5	3/5	-

Mo Swift

Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 621

6/4

Comment: Off the mark at the third time of asking when running out a comfortable winner at Mahoning Valley in February (muddy track) in a maiden special weight; has had some time off; easy to see her making an impression.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 9	17/10	-
10/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 8	61/10	-
15/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 6	41/10	-

Lady Fortune

Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 582233

4/1

Comment: Solid effort last month in a claimer; knocking at the door recently; has always come up a bit short at this level in the past so there are better alternatives here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	33/10	-
08/07/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 4	1/1	-
02/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	7/2	-
03/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	119/10	-
24/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	28/5	-
10/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	2/1	-

Wild Mariah

Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 476246

Comment: Could not manage better than sixth 13 days ago in a claimer; managed just one success in her career to date; this looks a fair heat so others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	71/5	-
07/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	25/2	-
30/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	67/10	-
09/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	153/10	-
23/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	104/5	-
06/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	229/5	-

Saltmakeshersweet

Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 231124

Comment: Fair effort (beaten 2½l) here over 6f (claimer, close behind Lady Fortune) last month; running consistently and three-time winner over C&D; this looks a decent race so not easy to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	6/5	-
08/07/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 4	8/5	-
10/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/2	-
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	-

Thistledown

19:50 - RESULT

Runners: 5

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: SMOKIN JOE rates a strong recommendation. He has shown a liking for this course and distance and has arguably the strongest recent form (won last time).

1st	4. Smokin Joe	5/2
2nd	1. Sadie's Silver Kid	11/4
3rd	2. Swayback Mobil	6/1

Soulless

Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 362316

9/4

Comment: Was behind two of these rivals 49 days ago when sixth here in a claimer; he can be competitive at this level; must be high on list as shown he can get his head in front and was a winner two starts ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	7/10	-
25/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	7/2	-
20/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	15/2	-
30/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	19/5	-
10/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	17/5	-
13/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	19/10	-

Smokin Joe

Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 3-53361

5/2

Comment: Gained narrow success in an allowance race last month; first attempt at a claimer; big chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/08/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	91/10	-
25/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	3/1	-
04/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	3/2	-
30/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	21/5	-
10/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	6/5	-
20/09/24	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	81/10	-

Sadie's Silver Kid

Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 3-8612

11/4

Comment: Finished in front of Swayback Mobil and Soulless 49 days ago when only just held in a claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	4/1	-
17/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	23/10	-
29/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	313/5	-
12/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	207/10	-
15/07/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	193/10	-
26/06/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	73/10	-

Ghost of Londyn

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 56-421

5/1

Comment: Got the job done by 4½l two weeks ago in a claimer; claiming tag now upped to $50k; despite that Thistledown success, others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1/1	-
07/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	26/5	-
25/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	291/10	-
09/10/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	8/1	-
19/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	253/10	-
04/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	77/2	-

Swayback Mobil

Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 552242

6/1

Comment: Good effort when 2l runner-up here over 1m (claimer) last month; normally pretty consistent but not a frequent winner; dropped in distance here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	43/10	-
14/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	91/10	-
21/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	21/5	-
28/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	9/1	-
07/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	25/1	-
18/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	173/10	-

Thistledown

20:20 - RESULT

Runners: 4

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: WINNER ONLY

Verdict: RIGHT TRAPPE is a firm choice. She is looking to improve her already excellent record at this distance and the abundance of pace up front enhances her claims.

1st	2. Wicca Wisdom	1/1
2nd	4. Tiz Independence	11/4
3rd	3. Pearlintherough	15/2

Wicca Wisdom

Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 736254

1/1

Comment: Successful six times from 34 career starts (6f-1m½f); not beaten too far when fourth of six (muddy track) in front of Tiz Independence last month in an optional claimer; tag drops from $8k to $5k here; trainer going well a plus; likely to go well based on the pick of her form and was a bit unlucky last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/08/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	182/5	-
05/08/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	106/5	-
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	-

Right Trappe

Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 908553

5/2

Comment: Held in third three months ago in a claimer; smart performer at one stage and has a good record at this venue, including four course-and-distance wins; very interesting as she has worked well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	17/5	-
19/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	3/1	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	26/5	-
12/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	637/10	-
30/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	381/5	-
16/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	371/10	-

Tiz Independence

Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 454325

11/4

Comment: Finished fifth, beaten 13l, (muddy track) upped to this trip on first outing for new trainer last month in an optional claimer; useful at this level and performed at a higher level than this in her peak; prospects as she finished second last month and best speed figure over the past year reads well comparatively.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/08/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	127/10	-
11/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	31/10	-
14/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	28/5	-
24/06/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	104/5	-
11/06/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	153/5	-
03/05/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	34/5	-

Pearlintherough

Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 344645

15/2

Comment: Failed to land a blow when fifth of six in a claimer 14 days ago; now down in class (in for $5k from $7.5k); easy enough to swerve.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	86/5	-
17/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	541/5	-
30/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	161/5	-
29/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	53/5	-
19/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	207/10	-
29/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	219/10	-

Opulent Ways

Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 3-5374

Comment: Achieved four wins at this venue; problems at the start (off slowly) here over 5½f (claimer) 18 days ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	21/10	-
17/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	53/5	-
30/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	43/10	-
17/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	41/10	-
23/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	19/10	-
30/07/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/5	-

Thistledown

20:50 - RESULT

Runners: 5

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: HOLLABACK looks a solid choice. She is going over a distance that has yielded success for her in the past. Jemel and She's Willie Fast are among the dangers.

1st	5. She's Willie Fast	6/4
2nd	2. Jemel	11/4
3rd	1. My Kinda Party	11/4

She's Willie Fast

Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 17-122

6/4

Comment: Bumped at the start in an allowance race when beaten just under 3l to finish runner-up three weeks ago; successful twice in her last five starts; no surprise to see her go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/08/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	14/5	-
23/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	3/5	-
07/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	59/5	-
11/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	61/10	-
26/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 7	5/1	-

My Kinda Party

Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 275344

11/4

Comment: Knocking at the door recently; respectable effort (beaten 4½l) when close behind She's Willie Fast (bobbled at the start) last month in an allowance race; facing a testing assignment and has questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/08/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	42/5	-
23/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	33/10	-
03/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	57/10	-
10/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	13/10	-
20/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	38/5	-
01/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	6/5	-

Jemel

Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 7-3311

11/4

Comment: Has arguably shown improved form the last twice and on a hat-trick; got the job done by just over 3l (muddy track) last month in an allowance race; in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/08/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 4	1/1	-
07/07/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 9	7/1	-
21/06/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 8	9/1	-
09/06/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 6	137/5	-
09/09/24	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 7	153/5	-

Complexity Girl

Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 391334

6/1

Comment: Has maintained her consistent level of form; respectable effort in defeat (beaten 4½l) in a claimer (muddy track) 11 days ago; passed over given this looks a decent race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	123/10	-
02/07/25	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	21/5	-
23/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	71/5	-
07/06/25	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 4	13/5	-
20/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	151/5	-
05/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	149/10	-

Hollaback

Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 537-81

9/1

Comment: Narrow scorer in an allowance race (Belterra Park) three weeks ago; yard is ticking along nicely; should be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/08/25	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	5/2	-
30/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	3/2	-
26/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	16/5	-
02/10/24	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	3/2	-
10/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	59/10	-
19/07/24	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 11	33/5	-

Rollin Freedom

Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 5-7241

Comment: Surprise winner (18-1) by 2l here over 5½f (claimer) 28 days ago on debut for this trainer; now up to allowance level so others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	86/5	-
14/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	3/5	-
24/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	32/5	-
07/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	188/5	-
08/10/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	63/5	-
23/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	59/2	-

Thistledown

21:20 - RESULT

Runners: 6

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: CHAPTER AND VERSE can prove superior to her rivals. She may well reverse last-time-out placings with those she reopposes and she knows how to win.

1st	4. Shieldmewithprayer	2/1
2nd	2. Kate Wins	7/2
3rd	3. Chapter and Verse	9/2

Shieldmewithprayer

Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 43-345

2/1

Comment: Out of the frame (beaten 8l in fifth) at Horseshoe Indianapolis (muddy track) last month in a claimer; low strike-rate of 1-13; can give it a good shot as has bits and pieces of decent form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/08/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	33/5	-
10/06/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	17/5	-
20/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	39/10	-
13/11/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	17/10	-
02/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Handicap / F	-	4 / 9	139/5	-
09/09/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	91/10	-

Kate Wins

Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 663153

7/2

Comment: Third but only beaten a neck when separating a number of reopposing rivals last month in a claimer; tag drops from $7.5k to $5k here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	11/2	-
26/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	128/5	-
04/06/25	Belterra Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	89/10	-
28/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	36/5	-
18/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 7	241/10	-
02/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	344/25	-

To Much Style

Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 631652

7/2

Comment: Cracking effort in defeat when close runner-up in a claimer last month; suited by this C&D; now eased in the grades (in for $5k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	54/5	-
16/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	113/10	-
26/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	71/5	-
12/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	9/10	-
27/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	18/5	-
18/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	51/10	-

Don'tdrainmypocket

Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 417234

7/2

Comment: Split a number of these rivals in a claimer when fourth of six last month; a course winner; now eased in the grades (in for $5k); jockey booking is a positive; possibilities if finding her best form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	22/5	-
16/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	13/5	-
26/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	7/2	-
04/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	329/10	-
22/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	21/10	-
26/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	43/5	-

Chapter and Verse

Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 332196

9/2

Comment: Beaten by a several of these last month when beaten a long way in a claimer; drops to a $5k tag from $7.5k; she's a serious player if reproducing form of her win three starts back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	11/10	-
21/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	11/2	-
04/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	8/5	-
22/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 11	14/5	-
01/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	27/5	-
17/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	21/10	-

Freedom Princess

Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 422145

20/1

Comment: Possesses winning form at this track; comfortably beaten into fifth last month when separating a number of reopposing rivals in a claimer; now down in class (in for $5k from $7.5k); passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	68/5	-
16/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	48/5	-
07/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	41/10	-
05/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 4	56/5	-
31/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 4	6/1	-
17/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	21/1	-