Thistledown

17:50

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: TIME THE AVENGER looks set for a big run. He is a one-time winner at this track and has a good record of rewarding his backers. Group Eighteen and Auger must be respected.

Oiler

Jockey: Roberto Perez Trainer: Rodney Faulkner Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 1-19645

Comment: Last of five when well behind Group Eighteen at Mahoning Valley (muddy track) last month in a claimer; suited by this C&D; not always shown an awful lot since winning a starter allowance at Mahoning Valley four months ago; not an obvious one given lifeless performances of late.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	67/5	-
18/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	117/10	-
27/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	46/5	-
11/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	9 / 10	281/10	-
13/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 4	87/10	-
09/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/10	-

Group Eighteen

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Johanna Urieta Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 55151

Comment: Successful twice in his last three starts; narrow scorer in a claimer (muddy track, Mahoning Valley) last month; needs considering as best speed figure over the past year reads well comparatively and his latest trackwork was positive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	3/2	-
22/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	17/10	-
13/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	2/5	-
02/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	27/10	-
02/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	59/5	-
08/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	21/5	-

Panthera's Fate

Jockey: Yan Aviles Trainer: Michael Rone Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 267113

Comment: Respectable display to finish third, beaten 1½l in an optional claimer four weeks ago on debut for this trainer; has winning track form; managed three wins in his last seven outings; 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
21/04/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	89/10	-
18/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	16/5	-
01/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	7/2	-
08/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	23/5	-
23/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	19/10	-
07/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	11/2	-

Sailor's Chance

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Mary Hurley Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 4-2657

Comment: Comfortably beaten into seventh in a claimer 14 days ago; calmer waters here (in for $5k, $7.5k tag last time); others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	49/10	-
04/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	229/10	-
11/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	84/5	-
07/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	33/10	-
23/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	37/10	-
12/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	11/10	-

Ferrari Kid

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Gerald Brooks Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 758161

Comment: Successful twice in his last three starts; gained a just over 2l success in a claimer at Belterra Park ten days ago on debut for this trainer; in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	2/1	-
14/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	59/10	-
31/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	19/5	-
05/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	49/5	-
10/02/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	31/10	-
15/01/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	17/10	-

Auger

Jockey: Ricardo Feliciano Trainer: Benny Feliciano Age/Wt: 9/8-7 F: 354114

Comment: Three wins from 16 here and better than this level in his pomp; close-up fourth of seven (favourite) 14 days ago in a claimer; drops to a $5k tag from $12.5k; can figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	7/10	-
11/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	33/10	-
23/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	31/10	-
12/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	22/5	-
14/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	7/5	-
01/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	8/1	-

Time The Avenger

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Nestor Rivera Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 7-2221

Comment: Won a claimer by 2l 20 days ago; record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 3-12); lower claiming tag shouldn't put you off so has strong claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	11/10	-
01/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	3/5	-
25/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/10	-
14/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	3/2	-
31/08/24	Timonium / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	14/5	-
29/04/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	8/5	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Thistledown

18:20

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: AMERICAN PRINCE looks the one to back. He looks set to capitalise if the leaders go too fast and has won three times over this C&D, while Bourbon On Fire is also respected.

Sahm Tequila

Jockey: Noel Vigil Trainer: Enrique Lopez Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 8-85753

Comment: Finished third of eight here over 6f (claimer) on debut outing for new trainer 21 days ago; form could be levelling off.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	13/2	-
15/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	89/2	-
14/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	367/10	-
31/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	807/10	-
17/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	817/10	-
27/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	561/10	-

Bourbon On Fire

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Kim Puhl Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 67211-

Comment: Gained narrow success in a claimer in October; better than this level in his prime and seeking a hat-trick today; returns from a break today; form of the trainer is a plus; chance.

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

David's Gem

Jockey: Victor Fernandez Trainer: Gary Johnson Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 376-6

Comment: Last of six over 6f at Mahoning Valley (claimer, muddy track) four months ago; season-ticket holder here with three wins but form could be levelling off; workout history raises concerns this race may be needed so has questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
13/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	69/10	-

Amigo's Affair

Jockey: Mauro Cedillo Trainer: Gary Johnson Age/Wt: 12/8-11 F: 225-3

Comment: A prolific winner over this C&D; went close when third in a claimer at Mahoning Valley (muddy track) four months ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	4/1	-
17/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	23/5	-
19/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	17/10	-
07/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	51/10	-
17/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	9/1	-
24/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/1	-

Venetian Dream

Jockey: Roberto Perez Trainer: Ricardo Bailey Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 3-54

Comment: Beaten 9l when fourth of eight at Mahoning Valley over 6f (claimer) in March; a winner on eight occasions from 5f to 1m½f but possible he has reached the ceiling of his ability; is passed over as running in what looks to be a hot race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	117/5	-
11/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	33/5	-
19/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	42/5	-
11/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	17/5	-
19/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	127/10	-
01/10/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	119/10	-

O Romeo

Jockey: Javier Tavares Trainer: Richard Genovese Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 132-

Comment: Five wins from 13 here; knocking at the door recently; respectable effort to finish second at Mahoning Valley (bumped at the start) in October in a claimer; returns from a layoff here; could be a bit flattered by latest effort so others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	14/5	-
09/10/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	33/10	-
29/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	4/5	-
05/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	23/10	-
09/07/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	6/5	-
24/06/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	15/2	-

Stay Thirsty Amigo

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Jeffrey Radosevich Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 1262-5

Comment: Not far behind Sahm Tequila when fifth in a claimer last month; one-time useful operator and good record here of five wins from 27 runs; certainly not out of it.

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

American Prince

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

Comment: Bidding for a four-timer and very smart performer at his peak; chasing a fourth C&D success after 7l win here in August; returns from an absence here; can make a decent bid as he goes well fresh.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	2/5	-
17/06/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	1/20	-
23/05/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	19/10	-
13/09/23	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	7/10	-
16/08/23	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	33/10	-
25/07/23	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	3/1	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Thistledown

18:50

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: RADIO SILENT looks the one to back. He has plenty of winning form at this distance and is expected to confirm authority with Gottomakeithappen after they met last time out.

Mamas Home Cooking

Jockey: Victor Fernandez Trainer: Robert Cline Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 22346-

Comment: Beaten 12l (sixth) in an allowance race dropped down to this distance at Mahoning Valley (sloppy track) in December; returns from a break today; this is competitive and others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	101/10	-
21/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	12/1	-
23/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	42/5	-
08/10/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	6/1	-
19/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	21/10	-
31/08/24	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	1/2	-

Jacobi

Jockey: Mauro Cedillo Trainer: Susan Yoder Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 1

Comment: Won a maiden special weight here on his debut at 6-1 last month; should be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 8	31/5	-

Marquitos M

Jockey: Javier Tavares Trainer: Richard Rettele Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 5761-

Comment: Got home in front by a head in a claimer (muddy track) at Mahoning Valley six months ago; returning from a layoff here; easy enough to take on despite that win at Mahoning Valley.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1/1	-
11/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	104/5	-
26/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	87/2	-
09/10/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 10	721/10	-
19/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	569/10	-
05/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	87/10	-

Duo

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Michelle Winters Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 4-4162

Comment: .

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	27/5	-
03/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	6 / 7	74/5	-
08/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	97/10	-
15/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	179/10	-
28/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	391/10	-
27/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	U / 6	82/5	-

Akimbo

Jockey: Chelsey Keiser Trainer: David Wolochuk Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: /147-2

Comment: Good effort when just over 2l runner-up last month in an allowance race; lightly raced; warrants respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	9/5	-
09/10/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	27/10	-
04/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	2/1	-
07/08/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	4/1	-
15/11/23	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	77/10	-
25/09/23	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	131/5	-

Gottomakeithappen

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Gary Johnson Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 1-453

Comment: Successful three times from ten career runs; close up behind Radio Silent when third in a claimer last month; could be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	5/1	-
31/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	147/10	-
27/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	67/10	-
12/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	8/5	-
19/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/5	-
29/07/24	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	3/10	-

Radio Silent

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Timothy Hamm Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 2-75152

Comment: All three career wins over this trip; gave it a good shot when a close runner-up in a claimer with Gottomakeithappen just behind 21 days ago; knows how to win so he's worth a go.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	29/10	-
03/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	13/10	-
24/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	19/10	-
04/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	93/10	-
08/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	41/2	-
03/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	31/10	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Thistledown

19:20

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: BLUSHING BETTY should be forgiven a lacklustre latest run and has been successful at this track before. Kerlo's Cause and Kantbackoff could also have a say.

Kerlo's Cause

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Jevon Crumley Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: -15435

Comment: A proven winner with a wins-runs record of 4-19; not disgraced when fifth of seven last month in an optional claimer; in for a $5k tag so down in class ($8k last time).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	26/5	-
19/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	9/2	-
01/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	231/10	-
08/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	1857/100	-
15/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	34/5	-
07/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	129/10	-

Cleomenes

Jockey: Hector Berrios Trainer: Johanna Urieta Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 878-2

Comment: Finished last of eight (muddy track) over Christmas at Mahoning Valley in a claimer; returns from a layoff; tries dirt for the first time; shown nothing recently so she can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	12/1	-
27/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	114/5	-
07/12/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	311/20	-
17/11/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	1051/20	-
24/10/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	5/1	-
12/09/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	21/10	-

Kantbackoff

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Ricardo Bailey Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 4536

Comment: Beaten a fair way when sixth (bumped at the start) upped to 1m four weeks ago in an optional claimer; she meets the required standard ability wise; should give it a bold bid as boasts the best speed figure posted by this field in the last 12 months and she finished third two runs ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	371/10	-
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	43/5	-
31/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	109/10	-
22/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	9/2	-
10/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	97/10	-
28/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	31/5	-

Dance Step

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Ivan Calderon Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 2725-1

Comment: Narrow scorer in a claimer (sloppy track) on first run for this trainer two weeks ago; hard enough to fancy as poor record running for the second time after an absence.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	34/5	-
19/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	17/5	-
02/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	6/5	-
04/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	44/5	-
07/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	5/2	-
02/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	22/5	-

Magicgirl

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Jeffrey Radosevich Age/Wt: 8/8-7 F: 5221-

Comment: Course specialist (three wins); narrow scorer in a claimer in August; returns from a layoff; hard enough to fancy as no longer in her pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	16/5	-
29/07/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	63/10	-
08/07/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	6/1	-
13/06/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	37/10	-
22/05/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	24/5	-
04/05/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	1/1	-

Blushing Betty

Jockey: Luis Gonzalez Trainer: Valerie Shanyfelt Age/Wt: 8/8-7 F: 2-627

Comment: Held in seventh at Mahoning Valley in March in a claimer; better than this level in her pomp and a multiple C&D winner; tag has been dropped to $5k; she has won after a layoff in the past and warrants plenty of respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	5/1	-
03/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	59/10	-
15/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	14/5	-
10/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	2/1	-
19/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	12/5	-
07/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	11/10	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Thistledown

19:50

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Firm preference is for CANDLELIGHT HOURS. She could be the main beneficiary if the front runners go too fast and has won nine times at this venue previously.

Candlelight Hours

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: James Jackson Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 11122-

Comment: Has won nine times here and almost victorious in a stakes in August; behind Lionistic when runner-up here in August in an allowance race; she has won after a similar break previously and big chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	1/5	-
10/08/24	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	21/10	-
19/06/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	2/5	-
09/05/24	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	3/10	-
24/04/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	8/5	-
28/10/23	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	1 / 5	1/5	-

Liberty Belle

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Michelle Winters Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 4-4222

Comment: Course specialist who has won seven times here and produced a string of consistent efforts; finishing second was a good effort at Keeneland four weeks ago in a claimer; not been able to get her head in front lately so looks opposable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	777/100	-
27/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	9/2	-
26/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	7/1	-
04/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	18/5	-
10/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	147/5	-
25/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	4 / 9	189/2	-

Socialbutterflytam

Jockey: Yan Aviles Trainer: William Cowans Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 7/1113-

Comment: Four from six in her career so far; not far behind Miss Betty when third in October in an allowance race; should not be far away as she can go well fresh.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/10/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	5/2	-
15/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	13/5	-
22/06/24	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	9/5	-
22/04/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	53/10	-
30/12/23	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	403/50	-
21/10/23	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	6/5	-

The Sweaty Fox

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 153-5

Comment: Yet to taste defeat at this track, winning on all five visits; yet to taste defeat over this C&D, winning on all four attempts; respectable display to finish fifth, beaten just over 4l in February (muddy track) at Mahoning Valley in an allowance optional claimer; this looks a fair heat so has questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	79/5	-
10/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	63/10	-
25/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	5 / 9	44/5	-
26/09/24	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	1/20	-
13/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	9/5	-
25/07/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	9/5	-

Command Strike

Jockey: Ricardo Feliciano Trainer: James Jackson Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 526-6

Comment: Goes very well here with four course-and-distance wins to her name but hasn't won for a while; finished behind Lucky Cougar in an allowance race when last of six 20 days ago; meeting some horses in good form and may be vulnerable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	103/10	-
13/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	109/10	-
08/07/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	37/10	-
11/06/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	3/2	-
22/05/24	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	7/10	-
01/05/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	9/10	-

Lionistic

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Jeffrey Radosevich Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 61533-

Comment: Was tailed off in October at Mahoning Valley in a stakes; specialist here with four wins; the yard continues to be among winners recently; should go close as best speed figure over the past year reads well comparatively and down in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	17/2	-
23/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	3/1	-
05/09/24	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	5 / 6	127/5	-
27/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	49/10	-
13/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	56/5	-
24/07/24	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	83/10	-

Lucky Cougar

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Jason Dacosta Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 111-24

Comment: Admirable career strike-rate (five from 13 to date); not disgraced when fourth of six 20 days ago finished just ahead of Command Strike in an allowance race; in with a chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	21/2	-
08/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	83/10	-
10/04/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	31/10	-
18/03/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	37/10	-
24/02/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 2	-	-
15/02/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	29/10	-

Miss Betty

Jockey: Andrew Ramgeet Trainer: Tina Ramgeet Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 2224-

Comment: Has achieved nine wins from 22 career runs; not beaten too far when fourth at Charles Town in an allowance race on debut for new trainer six months ago; she has won after a layoff in the past and cannot be ignored.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/11/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	37/10	-
05/11/24	Finger Lakes / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	13/5	-
01/10/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	11/10	-
10/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 4	3/10	-
19/08/24	Presque Isle Downs / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	34/5	-
05/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	1/5	-

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Thistledown

20:20

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: DANCE MY WAY is hard to look beyond. She looks set to capitalise if the leaders go too fast and has been successful at this track before.

Liam's Lass

Jockey: Ricardo Feliciano Trainer: Jevon Crumley Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 1351-

Comment: Managed two wins in her last four outings; a previous winner here; accounted for Sharp Az Can Be and Candymonium in an allowance race at Mahoning Valley when springing 16-1 surprise in November; returns from an absence here; she has won after a layoff in the past and should be thereabouts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	159/10	-
05/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	19/2	-
15/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	149/10	-
09/07/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	9/5	-
13/06/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	7/5	-
21/05/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	27/10	-

Candymonium

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 5-3224

Comment: Held here three weeks ago by Hartful Hope when fourth of seven in an allowance optional claimer; all of her three wins gained here; knocking at the door recently; meeting some horses in good form and others make more appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	97/10	-
01/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 4	6/1	-
11/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	57/5	-
26/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	113/10	-
18/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	29/2	-
26/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	289/10	-

Dance My Way

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Kim Puhl Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 77041

Comment: Ended losing spell when winning by half a length at Oaklawn Park in a claimer last month; has won previously at this course; can have a big say.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	23/5	-
28/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	167/10	-
08/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	697/10	-
01/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	217/5	-
18/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	153/10	-
07/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 12	322/5	-

Austrian Navy

Jockey: Luis Gonzalez Trainer: Kim Puhl Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 3-54572

Comment: Went close when runner-up in an allowance optional claimer behind Hartful Hope last month; a winner over C&D.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	8/5	-
28/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	93/10	-
15/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	59/10	-
03/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	47/5	-
03/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 10	44/5	-
11/10/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	27/10	-

Hartful Hope

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Richard Zielinski Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 46411

Comment: Gained narrow success in an allowance optional claimer last month; her victims included Austrian Navy, Candymonium and Sharp Az Can Be; resume shows that she is a proven winner (seeking a seventh career win); in for the same tag ($25k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	27/10	-
26/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	31/10	-
13/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	15/2	-
10/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	92/5	-
25/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	73/5	-
28/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	193/10	-

Sharp Az Can Be

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Johanna Urieta Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 7-34436

Comment: A previous winner here; finished sixth, beaten a fair way in an allowance optional claimer 22 days ago; this looks a fair heat so makes little appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	39/10	-
01/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 4	27/10	-
17/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	163/10	-
26/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	73/2	-
10/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	87/10	-
28/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	24/5	-

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Thistledown

20:50

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Firm preference is for SOULLESS. He looks best placed to take advantage if the front-runners go too fast. Dr. George and Merger also merit consideration.

Just A Rockstar

Jockey: Roberto Perez Trainer: Andrew Tumblin Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 61-

Comment: Opened account at the second time of asking when winning with a bit in hand at Mahoning Valley in November (muddy track) in a maiden special weight; returns from a break here; hard enough to fancy despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
21/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 9	23/10	-
07/10/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 8	161/5	-

Strike Plate

Jockey: Javier Tavares Trainer: Joshua Langley Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 344247

Comment: Not beaten too far when seventh here last week in an allowance race; possesses winning form at this track; others have more pressing claims with several rivals in good nick.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	547/10	-
30/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	63/10	-
10/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	77/10	-
13/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	12/5	-
26/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	27/10	-
11/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	39/10	-

Justa Little Moore

Jockey: Mauro Cedillo Trainer: Louis Ruberto Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 232/1-

Comment: Has found improvement of late; shed maiden status at the eighth time of asking when an easy winner at Mahoning Valley in a maiden special weight last January; returns from a lengthy absence; hard enough to fancy despite the last time out success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/01/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	3/10	-
18/12/23	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 11	4/5	-
30/11/23	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	3/5	-
15/11/23	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	12/5	-
28/10/23	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	12/5	-
25/09/23	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	33/10	-

Merger

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Timothy Hamm Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 4159-3

Comment: Problems at the start (bumped) when third beaten just under 5l last month in an allowance race; in the mix as shown he can get his head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	18/5	-
19/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	9 / 12	653/10	-
27/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	119/10	-
19/09/24	Belterra Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 3	7/10	-
31/08/24	Belterra Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 4	19/10	-
14/08/24	Belterra Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 5	11/5	-

Dr. George

Jockey: Anthony Nunez Trainer: Megan Fadlovich Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 6-1

Comment: Related to Stakes winner More Than Good; off the mark at the second time of asking here over 5½f (maiden special weight) when winning by 1½l three weeks ago on debut for this trainer; could be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 10	47/10	-
26/08/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 6	47/10	-

Roll On Big O

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Marco Ibarra Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 2-36721

Comment: Sprang a shock when scoring at 10-1 two weeks ago (sloppy track) in a claimer; boasts a creditable four from ten record at this track.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	103/10	-
03/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	37/10	-
11/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	21/5	-
10/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	199/10	-
27/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	39/10	-
17/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	14/5	-

Soulless

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Jeffrey Radosevich Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 18-362

Comment: Ran well to finish second (beaten 2l) last month in an allowance race; has won at this course; the trainer is going well; strong claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
21/05/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	14/5	-
22/04/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	27/5	-

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Thistledown

21:20

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: TOTAL SILENCE gets a firm vote. He should be able to confirm placings with Union Swag and could see the likely strong pace tee things up nicely for him.

Hightemp

Jockey: Roberto Perez Trainer: Johanna Urieta Age/Wt: 3/8-7

Comment: Shares a dam with Knot Wild, a 6f winner; requires market confidence to make him of interest as he may not be a match for those with experience.

Picaro

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Rey Mendoza Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 38-

Comment: Last of eight at Mahoning Valley in October in a maiden special weight; has had some time off; others are preferred.

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

Interval

Jockey: Anthony Nunez Trainer: Nestor Rivera Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 4-3225

Comment: Has raised his game the last twice; finished fifth, beaten a fair way over 1m here (maiden special weight) 12 days ago; easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	21/2	-
09/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	16/5	-
14/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	91/100	-
03/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	64/25	-
13/12/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	183/25	-
08/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	127/5	-

Total Silence

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Jeffrey Radosevich Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 45542

Comment: Has kicked on in his last couple of races; runner-up in course maiden special weight, 11l off winner; closely matched with Union Swag on that running 26 days ago on debut for this trainer; has to be feared.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	9/5	-
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	53/20	-
22/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	16/5	-
21/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	47/10	-
11/01/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 11	10/1	-
07/12/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	7/5	-

Union Swag

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Robert Gorham Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 4-4

Comment: Fourth of eight beaten 14l when close behind Total Silence last month in a maiden special weight; one to consider.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 8	59/10	-
25/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 8	47/5	-

Montana Cafe

Jockey: Luis Gonzalez Trainer: Kim Puhl Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: -4296

Comment: Missed the frame (beaten 11l into sixth) in a claiming maiden at Oaklawn Park last month; yard going well a plus; finished second at Oaklawn Park three starts ago and too soon to write him off; shouldn't be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	162/5	-
01/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	51/5	-
07/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	17/10	-
04/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	29/2	-

Ghostagain

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

Comment: This son of Ghostzapper is running for the first time; sire's stock can be smart performers; others look more obvious on paper; a watching brief the best policy.

Gunner's Gold

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Jeffrey Radosevich Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 93-

Comment: Bumped at the start in a maiden special weight at Mahoning Valley when beaten 1½l in November on debut for this trainer; returns from a layoff here; should be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
25/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 8	28/5	-
19/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	9 / 9	197/4	-

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