Mountaineer

00:00

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 7f 0y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: CLOUDY BAY can take advantage of the likely hectic pace up front. Councilwoman Jilly, Sweet Queen Bee and Redwhiteandtacos are also of interest.

Sweet Queen Bee

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Eddie Clouston Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 11361-

Comment: Successful ten times from 39 career runs and one-time useful operator; runner-up here when 2-5 in a claimer last month; in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	2/5	-
27/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	11/10	-
05/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	29/10	-
23/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	9/10	-
29/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	2/5	-
19/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	1/1	-

Redwhiteandtacos

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Jay Bernardini Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 4421

Comment: Scored narrowly in a starter allowance two weeks ago; successful 11 times from 45 career runs; has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals so is of some interest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	33/10	-
28/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	17/10	-
11/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	29/10	-
19/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	14/5	-
15/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	59/10	-
12/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	51/5	-

She's So Bearrish

Jockey: Agustin Bracho Trainer: Jami Poole Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 65216

Comment: Finished last of six over 1m here (starter allowance) 16 days ago; is five from 39 in her career; grade looks suitable; down in trip here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	29/10	-
23/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	7/5	-
24/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	21/10	-
04/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	59/10	-
29/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	119/10	-
25/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	9/5	-

Polyester Bride

Jockey: Alejandro Gomez Trainer: Jami Poole Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 5-2152

Comment: Ran a good race in defeat when a close runner-up over 5½f here (claimer, muddy track) 21 days ago; claiming value rises from $5k last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	84/5	-
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	13/2	-
07/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	9/10	-
18/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	39/5	-
12/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	36/5	-
03/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	9/2	-

Belle Brezing

Jockey: Bailey Weatherly Trainer: Donald Blankenship Age/Wt: 10/8-8 F: 348894

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Belterra Park (beaten 9l) 18 days ago in a claimer; a prolific C&D winner but largely disappointing since successful in a claimer at Turfway Park five months ago; up in class (in for $10k here, $5k tag last time); hard enough to fancy as best days now look to behind her.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	29/5	-
27/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	2277/100	-
09/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	437/50	-
27/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	2027/100	-
06/02/25	Turfway Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	1849/100	-
01/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	689/100	-

Cloudy Bay

Jockey: Andrew Ramgeet Trainer: Tina Ramgeet Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 450-2

Comment: Solid second in a claimer at Tampa Bay Downs New Year's Eve; infrequent winner; returns from a layoff; may find this lower level more suitable (in for $10k); every chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	41/5	-
13/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	93/5	-
27/11/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	89/10	-
24/10/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	14/5	-
28/09/24	Meadowlands / Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	207/10	-
15/09/24	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	239/10	-

Councilwoman Jilly

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Michael Ewing Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 6-265

Comment: Not beaten too far when fifth of ten (stumbled at the start) three weeks ago at Horseshoe Indianapolis in an optional claimer; can figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	164/5	-
23/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	479/50	-
24/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	29/10	-
18/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	1343/100	-
29/09/24	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	83/10	-
08/08/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	43/2	-

Princesstapiture

Jockey: Yuri Yaranga Trainer: Stephani Norris Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 7-5656

Comment: Track has proven suitable before; struggled a bit since winning a starter allowance at Mountaineer Park in October; last of six last month at Mahoning Valley in a claimer; $10k claiming tag this time (up from $5k); latest efforts leave a lot to be desired so unlikely to do better than a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	21/5	-
28/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	5/1	-
03/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	271/10	-
15/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	154/5	-
03/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	23/5	-
16/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	3269/50	-

Later Days

Jockey: Ricardo Barrios Trainer: Dave Treharne Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 2423-2

Comment: Successful ten times from 44 career runs; producing fairly consistent form; ran well to finish second at 9-1 35 days ago in an allowance optional claimer; eased in class with tag standing at $10k here; easy to oppose as no great record on second run back following a layoff.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	89/10	-
09/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	41/5	-
28/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	5/1	-
08/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	137/10	-
18/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	16/5	-
11/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	2/1	-

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Mountaineer

00:25

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 7f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SAVE THE FLAG is a strong pick. She could capitalise if the leaders go too fast and she knows how to win. Katie Got Lucky and Seductive also merit consideration.

Performanceanxiety

Jockey: Bailey Weatherly Trainer: Donald Blankenship Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 5721-2

Comment: Slightly disappointing she was beaten 7l in a claimer (sloppy track) 22 days ago; should be thereabouts despite moving up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	11/10	-
02/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	49/10	-
19/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/10	-
04/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	53/10	-
11/10/24	Meadowlands / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	105/2	-
24/08/24	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	339/10	-

Katie Got Lucky

Jockey: Alejandro Gomez Trainer: Eddie Clouston Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 794724

Comment: Useful at this level and consistent performer; creditable fourth last month (sloppy track) in a claimer; can give it a good shot as recent display was promising and this step up in class unlikely to hinder her.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	5/2	-
20/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	24/5	-
10/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	31/10	-
25/02/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	41/10	-
03/02/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	15/2	-
13/01/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	83/10	-

Ribbons And Lace

Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez Trainer: Denis Cluley Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 722-42

Comment: Was thereabouts (second of five, 16-1) a week ago in a claimer; has won here previously; should figure as jockey does well from inner gates here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	157/10	-
21/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	57/10	-
05/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	31/10	-
27/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	23/10	-
05/11/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	209/10	-
10/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	6/5	-

Dichotomy

Jockey: Edgar Paucar Trainer: W Jenkins Age/Wt: 9/8-8 F: 167-59

Comment: Has scored over C&D; generally modest form since claimer success at Mountaineer Park in September; was tailed off (Mahoning Valley) in February in a claimer; others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	208/5	-
27/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	177/5	-
20/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	47/10	-
29/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	153/5	-
17/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	1/2	-
15/08/24	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	11/1	-

Cricket West

Jockey: Yuri Yaranga Trainer: Javier Morzan Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 855554

Comment: Not disgraced in fourth when close behind Performanceanxiety 22 days ago (sloppy track) in a claimer upped to 1m; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	156/5	-
21/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	373/10	-
14/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	304/5	-
20/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	39/1	-
01/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	337/10	-
18/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	869/10	-

Save The Flag

Jockey: Brandon Whitacre Trainer: Jeff Zook Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 36-115

Comment: Managed three wins in her last six outings; useful in this grade; finished fifth but only beaten just over 4l in a starter allowance two weeks ago upped to 1m; peak figure in the past year is the best in the field so likely to be a contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	11/5	-
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	27/10	-
20/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	9/2	-
07/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	31/10	-
03/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	19/10	-
19/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	6/5	-

Seductive

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Randy Blackhurst Age/Wt: 9/8-8 F: 18-

Comment: Could not manage better than eighth in an allowance race dropped back in distance in September; knows how to win here; layoff to overcome; goes well fresh and warrants respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	54/5	-
13/08/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	42/5	-
16/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	63/5	-
06/09/23	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	37/2	-
01/08/23	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	11/2	-
19/07/23	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	96/5	-

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Mountaineer

00:50

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 5f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Based on his most recent performance LUCAGO is a strong form pick and has been very consistent of late. Alabama Slammer and Gottagetitback could run well too.

Westward Look

Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez Trainer: Burton Sipp Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 3113-

Comment: A winner over this C&D; unbeaten at this course after four runs; creditable third in a starter allowance in September; steps down in trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	13/10	-
25/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	3/10	-
11/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	31/10	-
31/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	8/5	-
14/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	7/10	-
08/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	13/10	-

Lightning Jack

Jockey: Alejandro Gomez Trainer: Marcus Kocijan Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 4667-

Comment: Finished last of seven in a claimer last June; been out of sorts of late and perhaps looks to have to reached his ceiling; not a particularly inspiring record when returning from a break so not hard to look elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	49/1	-
21/05/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	62/1	-
22/01/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	194/5	-
01/01/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	291/5	-
08/11/23	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	278/5	-
01/11/23	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	133/5	-

Gottagetitback

Jockey: Luis Negron Trainer: Jose Silva Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 33-31

Comment: Scored by just under 5l over 4½f here (claimer, sloppy track) last month; has winning form over this course and distance on the CV; successful three times in his last seven starts; lower claiming tag worth taking at face value so has to be high on list.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	31/10	-
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	6/1	-
03/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	47/10	-
13/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	19/10	-
04/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	2/1	-
23/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	23/10	-

Alabama Slammer

Jockey: Ricardo Barrios Trainer: Jose Silva Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 477-25

Comment: Successful eight times from 5f to 1m½f and useful in this grade; fair effort when beaten 8l, finishing fifth of seven over 4½f here (claimer) last Monday; a likely player as shown he can get his head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	5/2	-
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	29/10	-
28/12/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	359/10	-
17/12/24	Turf Paradise / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	107/10	-
28/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	2/1	-
06/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	1/10	-

Tapsolution

Jockey: Brandon Tapara Trainer: Jay Bernardini Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 44224

Comment: This is his level and has won ten times from 6f to 1m; not disgraced when fourth of eight nine days ago in a claimer; class dropper as runs for a $4k tag here; likely player if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	34/5	-
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	13/10	-
11/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	3/5	-
26/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	3/2	-
10/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	49/10	-
05/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	19/5	-

Lucago

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Juan Gotera Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 8-25

Comment: Performed at a higher level than this in his peak and he meets the required standard ability wise; solid run when fifth over 4½f at Charles Town (claimer) in January; recent display was promising so strong claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	11/2	-
04/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	11/5	-
11/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	9/5	-
19/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	14/5	-
20/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	158/5	-
06/09/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	81/10	-

Vroysky

Jockey: Edgar Paucar Trainer: Eddie Clouston Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 2214-

Comment: This is his grade; fourth, beaten just under 5l by Gottagetitback in November in a claimer; capable if in the mood so likely to be a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	1/1	-
21/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	3/10	-
07/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	3/2	-
06/09/24	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	6/1	-
27/06/24	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	11/5	-
08/06/24	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	21/5	-

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Mountaineer

01:15

Runners: 10 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: REVENUE TRAIN gets the vote. She looks best placed to take advantage if the front-runners go too fast and is bidding for her second course success. Tamara's Way, X Gene and Appealing Road must be on the shortlist.

Revenue Train

Jockey: Andrew Ramgeet Trainer: Tina Ramgeet Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 313-6

Comment: Could not manage better than sixth upped to 1m two weeks ago in an allowance race; has winning form at this track; she can be competitive at this level; shown she can get her head in front so has a great chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	7/1	-
25/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	217/10	-
21/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	27/10	-
02/10/24	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	4/5	-
17/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	21/10	-
11/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	4/5	-

Almond Fudge

Jockey: Renzo Diaz Trainer: Terry Crago Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 45-83

Comment: Ran well enough to finish third at 25-1 here over 5½f (claimer) when she finished ahead of a number of these runners two weeks ago; poor strike-rate.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	119/5	-
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	28/5	-
29/11/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	29/10	-
17/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 4	17/5	-
14/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	4/1	-
14/07/24	Ellis Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	207/100	-

Silver Maty

Jockey: Agustin Bracho Trainer: Jami Poole Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 45315

Comment: Held when fifth beaten 16l here over 5f (claimer) last Monday; has taken a step forward the last twice; a course winner; this line-up contains some strong opposition so unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	37/2	-
06/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	9/2	-
20/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	9/5	-
11/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	157/10	-
03/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	159/10	-
13/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	37/10	-

Hyper Awakening

Jockey: Luis Tapara Trainer: Julie Mathes Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 646-4

Comment: Not beaten too far (4½l) on first run for this trainer two weeks ago when back to 5½f in a claimer; sole victory becoming a distant memory; now switched to dirt for the first time; one to be interested in if building on most recent effort.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	21/2	-
06/12/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	107/10	-
22/11/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	222/5	-
01/11/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	369/20	-
18/10/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	87/4	-
20/09/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	173/20	-

X Gene

Jockey: Ricardo Barrios Trainer: Virginia Demczyk Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 417-46

Comment: Sixth beaten 12l over 5f here (allowance race) two weeks ago; useful at this level; shown she can win fairly recently and some hopes.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	159/10	-
30/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	89/5	-
01/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	23/10	-
17/11/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	6/5	-
27/10/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	47/10	-
19/10/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	97/10	-

Sheza Said Goodbye

Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez Trainer: Shane Spiess Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 4-6177

Comment: Finished seventh, beaten 20l, in a claimer last month; she's hard to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	79/5	-
01/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	197/10	-
17/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	253/10	-
13/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	183/10	-
19/03/24	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	119/10	-

Ultra Diva

Jockey: Charle Oliveros Trainer: Devan Ewell Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 56-848

Comment: Last won over C&D in 2021 and a long time since her last win; behind several of these over 5½f here (claimer) when beaten 8l in eighth 15 days ago; a few rivals look in good form so only limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	413/10	-
05/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	418/5	-
21/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	393/10	-
04/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	297/5	-
27/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	701/10	-
28/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	17/2	-

Tamara's Way

Jockey: Yuri Yaranga Trainer: Claudie Godsey Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 323-55

Comment: Split a number of these rivals when fifth beaten 5l two weeks ago in a claimer; achieved only a sole win; can give it a good shot if building on most recent effort.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	68/5	-
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	26/5	-
04/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	3/2	-
11/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	13/10	-
15/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	12/5	-
16/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	3/5	-

Appealing Road

Jockey: Marshall Mendez Trainer: Anthony Farrior Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 1-4343

Comment: Third, beaten just under 2l, in a claimer (Charles Town) two months ago; mostly consistent recently; trainer is ticking along nicely; likely to be a threat as lower claiming tag should make this easier and shown she can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	23/5	-
27/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	41/10	-
06/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	23/10	-
16/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	37/10	-
12/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	5/1	-
21/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	47/5	-

Bullet Valentina

Jockey: Maikol Vilchez Trainer: Melinda Sanders Age/Wt: 5/8-3 F: 3682-

Comment: Form has been a mixed bag of late; claiming tag drops from $6.5k; this is the only ride on the card for Maikol Vilchez; must go on the shortlist if confirming promise shown last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	19/10	-
21/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	22/5	-
07/07/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	87/10	-
22/06/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	21/10	-
19/05/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	24/5	-
28/04/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	32/5	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Mountaineer

01:40

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: UAINTRIGHT is a strong pick. She likes to stalk the early speed and her last run caught the eye, while Two Lucys represents a threat.

Une De Mai

Jockey: Charle Oliveros Trainer: Oswaldo Urbaneja Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 87

Comment: Finished out the back in a maiden claimer at Gulfstream Park (bumped at the start) three weeks ago; just her third outing so still early days; claiming value now drops to $4k; should go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	7 / 7	549/5	-
06/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	8 / 9	158/5	-

Liz Dreamin

Jockey: Renzo Diaz Trainer: Grantley Barrett Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 7506

Comment: Recent form leaves something to be desired and yet to win in 12 starts; out of the frame when sixth at Tampa Bay Downs three weeks ago in a maiden claimer; class dropper as runs for a $4k tag here; little chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	509/10	-
23/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	377/5	-
06/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	119/5	-
01/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	913/10	-
12/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	679/10	-
19/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	961/10	-

Feistyness

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Eddie Clouston Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 6747

Comment: Not disgraced in seventh over 4½f here (maiden claimer, muddy track) 21 days ago when not far behind Invidia Del Coco on debut for this trainer; still looking to open her account after six runs; shown signs of promise here and there and has to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	277/10	-
02/03/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	201/10	-
08/02/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	7/1	-
17/01/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	9/1	-
07/12/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	43/10	-
26/11/24	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	72/5	-

Vieste

Jockey: Luis Negron Trainer: Timothy Shanley Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 2795

Comment: Finished last of five in a maiden claimer (muddy track) at Charles Town upped to 6½f 11 days ago; long-term maiden (0-36) and form is hit and miss; claiming tag drops from $7.5k; others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	18/1	-
03/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	281/10	-
28/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	123/10	-
08/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	47/5	-
20/02/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	61/10	-
06/02/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	219/10	-

Uaintright

Jockey: Marshall Mendez Trainer: Anthony Farrior Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 25242

Comment: Not beaten far when second in a maiden claimer at Thistledown last month; has taken a step forward the last twice; trainer is ticking along nicely; she's a serious player as sights are lowered a bit reflected by lower claiming tag and there was plenty to like about her latest performance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/04/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/5	-
11/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	39/10	-
25/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	47/10	-
17/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	1/1	-
27/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	57/10	-
30/01/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	87/10	-

Invidia Del Coco

Jockey: Luis Tapara Trainer: Alexis Lopez Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 097-3

Comment: Has taken a step forward the last twice; solid effort when 80-1 third on first run for her current trainer (muddy track) three weeks ago in a maiden claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	857/10	-
27/11/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	553/10	-
19/07/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	677/10	-
04/05/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	72/1	-
06/04/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	364/5	-
25/02/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	543/10	-

Two Lucys

Jockey: Bailey Weatherly Trainer: Sergio Donjuan Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 676-9

Comment: Still searching for her first win after 11 attempts; finished ninth of 12 (Turfway Park) four months ago in a maiden claimer; back from an absence here; now a lower claiming tag ($4k from $7.5k) so down in class; has shown some ability on occasion and could have a say.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	609/100	-
07/12/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	523/100	-
05/11/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	258/5	-
24/10/24	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	967/50	-
19/09/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	67/20	-
16/08/24	Belterra Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	6/5	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Mountaineer

02:05

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: STROLLINGINTHEWIND looks a solid choice. He has shown he can get his head in front. Changeordersonny and On His Toes should also be in the mix.

Sexy Chocolatte

Jockey: Luis Tapara Trainer: Geoffrey Dixon Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 67832

Comment: Was thereabouts (runner-up of nine, 20-1) nine days ago in a claimer; not won for some time now and possible he has reached the ceiling of his ability; in for a $6.5k tag so up in class ($4k last time).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	101/5	-
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	49/10	-
27/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	58/1	-
23/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	733/10	-
07/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	72/1	-
17/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	127/2	-

Strollinginthewind

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Michael Jones Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 6-16546

Comment: He meets the required standard ability wise; not disgraced when sixth at Charles Town (sloppy track) last month (dropped to 6½f) in a claimer; claiming tag rises from $5k last time; warrants plenty of respect as shown he can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	72/5	-
15/03/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	229/10	-
08/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	23/1	-
26/01/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	373/10	-
03/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	29/5	-
15/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	523/10	-

On His Toes

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Michelle Winters Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 4-964

Comment: Wins infrequently; didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten 7l) in a claimer (sloppy track) four weeks ago; he's an attractive contender as jockey's C&D record from low draws is useful and has been on the scene in the recent past.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	77/10	-
28/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	586/5	-
06/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	649/10	-
11/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	239/5	-
28/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	277/10	-
03/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	451/5	-

Changeordersonny

Jockey: Bailey Weatherly Trainer: Grantley Barrett Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 4-0505

Comment: Not beaten that far in fifth (8l) on debut for this trainer three weeks ago at Tampa Bay Downs in a claimer; claiming tag rises from $5k last time; if replicating best previous efforts has claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	87/2	-
23/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	83/2	-
01/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	149/10	-
04/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	231/10	-
30/11/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	21/5	-
31/08/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	7/2	-

Daneland

Jockey: Alejandro Gomez Trainer: Stephani Norris Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 5776-6

Comment: Was behind two of these rivals last month when last here (sloppy track) in a claimer; has scored over C&D; subpar since successful in an allowance race at Mountaineer Park last June; others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	341/10	-
11/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	561/10	-
26/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	139/5	-
30/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	353/10	-
14/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	106/5	-
22/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	26/5	-

Punctuality

Jockey: Brandon Tapara Trainer: Alexis Lopez Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 3-6735

Comment: A winner over C&D; finished last of five over 6f here (claimer) two weeks ago; others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	21/5	-
30/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	129/5	-
13/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	129/10	-
24/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	23/5	-
11/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	54/5	-
28/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	13/2	-

Moon Charger

Jockey: Charle Oliveros Trainer: Andres Cambray Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 12-95

Comment: Came home fifth, beaten 15l, in a claimer three weeks ago on his first start for this trainer (muddy track) upped to this trip; $6.5k claiming tag this time (up from $4k); is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	83/5	-
28/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	157/10	-
19/09/24	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	11/5	-
31/08/24	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	23/10	-
23/08/24	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	5/2	-
07/08/24	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	61/10	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Mountaineer

02:30

Runners: 5 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: KAKAO is fancied for this. He can take advantage of the likely hectic pace up front and has been a winner over the trip. Sir Maximus and Cloud Forest are also of interest.

Doc B

Jockey: Charle Oliveros Trainer: Eric Reed Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 13-2

Comment: Ran encouragingly when 3½l second two weeks ago at Belterra Park in an allowance race; has winning form at this track; this just his fourth race; his jockey has an impressive record from low numbers over this C&D so should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	29/10	-
29/06/24	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	7/2	-
21/05/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	5/2	-

Cloud Forest

Jockey: Marshall Mendez Trainer: Jack Hurley Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: -553

Comment: Far from disgraced (beaten just over 4l) in an allowance race last month on debut for this trainer; jockey does well from inside draws here so in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 4	3/1	-
23/02/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	21/5	-
27/01/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	13/5	-
01/09/24	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	39/20	-
12/01/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	26/5	-
02/12/23	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	49/10	-

Sir Maximus

Jockey: Luis Negron Trainer: Jose Silva Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 1-8548

Comment: Out of the frame when eighth at Santa Anita two months ago in a claimer; useful at this level; Jose Silva's runners are going great guns at the moment; should prove competitive if finding his best form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	16/5	-
08/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	157/5	-
23/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	94/5	-
24/01/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	189/5	-
06/12/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	2/1	-
11/11/24	Del Mar / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	191/10	-

Ode To Balius

Jockey: Luis Tapara Trainer: Alexis Lopez Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 0-935

Comment: Generally struggled with a record of 1-15; beaten 24l into fifth in a claimer at Keeneland last month; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	4667/100	-
28/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	5/2	-
18/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	293/20	-
20/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	1327/50	-
23/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	2317/100	-
11/09/24	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	61/5	-

Cant Be Doin That

Jockey: Brandon Tapara Trainer: Eric Reed Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 826-7

Comment: Finished last of seven (sloppy track) three weeks ago (Thistledown) in an allowance race; has proven competitive in a race of this nature but quite a while since he tasted success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	13/1	-
21/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	79/10	-
16/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	21/5	-
11/01/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	1291/100	-
09/12/23	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	9 / 12	151/20	-
17/11/23	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	1729/100	-

Z Dancer

Jockey: Alejandro Gomez Trainer: Juan Vazquez Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 917-6

Comment: Problems at the start (bobbled) here over 5f (allowance race, muddy track) 21 days ago when sixth beaten just under 5l on debut for this trainer; grade looks suitable; should prove competitive as shown he can win fairly recently and stepping up in trip is a positive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	31/10	-
26/07/24	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	41/5	-
30/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	30/1	-
26/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 11	141/10	-
10/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	129/10	-
12/04/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	14/1	-

Kakao

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Juan Vazquez Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 15-4

Comment: Far from disgraced (beaten 4l, Aqueduct) in March in an optional claimer; can make his presence felt if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	133/2	-
06/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	111/4	-
20/11/24	Parx / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	219/10	-
26/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	245/4	-
04/10/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	68/5	-
18/09/24	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	427/10	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Mountaineer

02:55

Runners: 10 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: BIG SHOT VEGAS rates a strong recommendation. He could be the main beneficiary if the front runners go too fast. Abrams and Take My Allowance should also be considered.

Midnight Stroller

Jockey: Yuri Yaranga Trainer: John Shuler Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 632-68

Comment: Useful at this level but proving a little expensive to follow; held in eighth in a maiden claimer last month at Charles Town upped to 7f; down in trip here; calmer waters here (in for $4k, $7k tag last time).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	115/2	-
18/01/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	56/5	-
28/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	28/5	-
24/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	6/1	-
11/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	104/5	-
01/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	47/5	-

East By West

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Michelle Winters Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 686-76

Comment: Has proven competitive in a race of this nature; finished last of six (muddy track) four months ago (Mahoning Valley) in a maiden claimer; dropped in distance here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	339/5	-
06/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	477/5	-
09/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	288/5	-
18/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	611/10	-
02/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	431/10	-
18/09/23	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	76/5	-

All Roads To Denis

Jockey: Charle Oliveros Trainer: Devan Ewell Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 636-66

Comment: Held in sixth over 5f here (maiden special weight) nine days ago; down in class this time but others make more appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	657/10	-
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	114/5	-
05/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	33/10	-
28/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	43/5	-
13/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	234/5	-
24/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 5	9/2	-

Carolina Cherokee

Jockey: Ricardo Barrios Trainer: Jennifer Johnson Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 74-02

Comment: Had several of these rivals behind him over 5½f here (maiden claimer) when on the premises, finishing second two weeks ago; chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	21/10	-
06/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	241/5	-
23/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	461/10	-
09/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	508/5	-

Pop's Gold

Jockey: Jason Simpson Trainer: Marion Cuttino Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 55/7

Comment: Seventh of eight beaten 15l here over 4½f (maiden claimer, close behind Wildcat Hagrid) five weeks ago; yet to get off the mark in three attempts (fifth his best finish); unlikely to make any impact.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	24/1	-
10/11/22	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	141/10	-
28/10/22	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	63/10	-

Wildcat Hagrid

Jockey: Luis Tapara Trainer: Jeffrey Smith Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 326-65

Comment: May have reached limits of his ability and form has an up and down look to it; finished fifth, beaten a fair way in a maiden claimer splitting Carolina Cherokee, American Consulate and Abrams two weeks ago; notable jockey booking; a few rivals look in good form so not an obvious one.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	79/5	-
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	51/2	-
03/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	81/5	-
20/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	19/10	-
11/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	44/5	-
29/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	296/5	-

The Groom's Jul

Jockey: Agustin Bracho Trainer: Devan Ewell Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 4455-6

Comment: Behind several of these when beaten 17l on debut for this handler two weeks ago in a maiden claimer; meeting some horses in good form and best left.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	114/5	-
24/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 5	141/10	-
11/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	63/5	-
26/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	29/1	-
01/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	272/5	-
16/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	68/5	-

Take My Allowance

Jockey: Luis Negron Trainer: Jose Silva Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 6-39623

Comment: Appears to be on the upgrade judged on two most recent runs; favourite but out of the places when third in a maiden claimer two weeks ago; claiming value now drops to $4k; form of the stable is a plus; needs to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	4/5	-
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	79/10	-
15/04/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	7/1	-
27/03/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	61/10	-
25/02/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	59/10	-
12/12/24	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	191/10	-

Big Shot Vegas

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Eddie Clouston Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 52

Comment: Not beaten too far when second on first outing for new trainer dropped back in distance last month in a maiden claimer; can make his presence felt.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	2 / 7	31/10	-
03/02/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	5 / 7	21/10	-

Abrams

Jockey: Brandon Whitacre Trainer: Jeff Zook Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 66-4

Comment: Beaten 8l two weeks ago at 4-5 when fourth dropped down to 5½f splitting Carolina Cherokee, American Consulate and Wildcat Hagrid in a maiden claimer; although a maiden, he has shown ability; competitive shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	4/5	-
10/06/24	Presque Isle Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	181/10	-
21/05/24	Presque Isle Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	263/5	-
08/05/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	549/10	-
02/12/23	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	301/10	-
23/10/23	Presque Isle Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 4	5/2	-

American Consulate

Jockey: Brandon Tapara Trainer: Kenneth Freeman Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 2635-3

Comment: Has shown some recent improvement; split a number of these rivals in a maiden claimer dropped back in distance when third beaten 5l 15 days ago; definite chance if backing up last run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	24/5	-
18/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	74/5	-
30/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	73/10	-
10/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	261/10	-
21/09/24	Belterra Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	37/5	-
11/09/24	Belterra Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	159/5	-

Squeezethesharman

Jockey: Alejandro Gomez Trainer: Julie Mathes Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 3385-3

Comment: Close up behind Big Shot Vegas when third in a maiden claimer last month; stepped up on his last two starts; should give it a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	9/1	-
03/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	31/5	-
13/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	87/10	-
31/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	27/10	-
21/10/24	Fort Erie / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	27/10	-
04/10/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	269/20	-

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