Thistledown

17:50

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: GUNNER'S GOLD looks a solid choice. Thisisridiculous and Don'tdrainmypocket could also have a role to play.

Gaisgeach

Jockey: Joam Toledo Trainer: Lori Smith Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 9-88785

Comment: Yet to win in 18 starts; not disgraced when fifth six weeks ago dropped down to 6f at Mahoning Valley in a maiden claimer; claiming tag now upped from $5k; unlikely to make any impact.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	479/10	-
02/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	713/10	-
04/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	638/5	-
03/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	276/5	-
16/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	587/5	-
18/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	60/1	-

Gunner's Gold

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

Comment: Missed out by 1½l (Mahoning Valley) on his debut for new trainer (bumped at the start) six months ago dropped back in distance in a maiden special weight; back from an absence here; Jeffrey Radosevich's runners are going great guns at the moment; now drops into a maiden claimer for the first time so must be considered.

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	-

Dixie Man

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Robin Schuster Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 4-75422

Comment: Creditable effort to finish runner-up over 6f at Mahoning Valley (maiden claimer), finished ahead of Gaisgeach six weeks ago; has found improvement of late but winless after ten races; class riser as runs for a $7.5k tag here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	9/2	-
01/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	56/5	-
12/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	178/5	-
11/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	361/5	-
16/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	623/10	-
03/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	287/10	-

Don'tdrainmypocket

Jockey: Ricardo Feliciano Trainer: Benny Feliciano Age/Wt: 3/8-2 F: 44

Comment: First-time blinkers didn't work over 6f at Tampa Bay Downs (maiden claimer) when beaten 15l (fourth of nine) two months ago; related to Stakes winner Secret Love; the only filly in the race; claiming value now drops to $7.5k; definite chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
26/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	4 / 9	43/5	-
05/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	4 / 10	7/5	-

Thisisridiculous

Jockey: Hector Berrios Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 444557

Comment: Yet to win in 17 starts; held in seventh in a maiden special weight four weeks ago; could go well as has been on the scene in the recent past.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	65/2	-
01/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	59/10	-
12/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	19/5	-
11/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	5/2	-
04/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	16/5	-
16/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	5/1	-

Tearaway Tom

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Gary Johnson Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 565

Comment: Last of five last month at Mahoning Valley in a maiden claimer; may find this lower level more suitable (in for $7.5k); others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	5/2	-
19/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	133/10	-
19/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	71/10	-

Finistere

Jockey: German Terraza Trainer: Caryn Vecchio Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 2/5434-

Comment: Failed to land a blow when fourth of six at Mahoning Valley over 1m (maiden special weight) last March; shown recent signs of improvement; first attempt at a claimer; has a long absence to overcome; dropping in class but only limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/03/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	8/5	-
07/03/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	21/10	-
20/02/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	16/5	-
02/01/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	39/10	-
05/12/23	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	8/1	-
14/11/23	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	253/10	-

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2nd Favourite

Thistledown

18:20

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: It is hard to get away from PUFF'SMAGICDRAGON. He is taken to confirm the placings with Outa Jail On Bail.

Puff'smagicdragon

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Rey Mendoza Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 12542

Comment: Went down by 2½l when runner-up, finished ahead of Outa Jail On Bail four weeks ago in a claimer; deeper waters here (in for $7.5k here, $5k tag last time); respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	9/5	-
07/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	19/5	-
30/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	4/5	-
11/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	13/10	-
25/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	9/10	-
01/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	97/10	-

Stevie T

Jockey: Ricardo Feliciano Trainer: Rodney Faulkner Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 3146-

Comment: Not far behind Rule It when sixth over 1m½f at Mahoning Valley (claimer) in November; has scored over C&D; returns from a layoff here; now moved up in the grades (in for $7.5k); passed over given many of his rivals are in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	51/5	-
22/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	91/5	-
10/10/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/2	-
23/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	9/1	-
19/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	629/10	-
17/07/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	136/5	-

Riesenberg

Jockey: Anthony Nunez Trainer: John Cannon Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 520611

Comment: Attempts to land a hat-trick and appears to be on the upgrade judged on two most recent runs; came out on top by just under 4l 28 days ago in a claimer; possibilities.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	12/5	-
02/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	26/5	-
05/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	383/25	-
13/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	29/5	-
24/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	719/50	-
03/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	533/100	-

Rule It

Jockey: Anthony Rodriguez Trainer: Enrique Lopez Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 5-582

Comment: Encouraging effort when runner-up two months ago at Tampa Bay Downs in a claimer; perhaps looks to have to reached his ceiling and infrequent winner; passed over as in this instance the class drop is a red flag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	159/5	-
05/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	52/5	-
04/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	391/10	-
14/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	429/10	-
02/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	45/1	-
11/10/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	106/5	-

Ramsey

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Jabdiel Castillo Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 5124

Comment: Useful in this grade; not disgraced when fourth of six in an allowance race 16 days ago on debut for this trainer; definitely of interest as shown he can get his head in front and best speed figure over the past year reads well comparatively.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	319/10	-
30/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	7/1	-
11/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	6/5	-
18/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	26/5	-
14/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	29/10	-
23/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	81/10	-

Outa Jail On Bail

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: John Erdel Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 564167

Comment: Beaten a long way in a claimer (behind Puff'smagicdragon) last month; possesses winning form at this track; tag has been raised to $7.5k; this line-up contains some strong opposition so can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	63/10	-
07/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	11/2	-
27/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	33/10	-
28/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	39/5	-
06/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	74/5	-
25/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	11/2	-

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Thistledown

18:50

Runners: 5 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: BUCKEYE CRUISER has an obvious shout. She has been a winner at this track and can rebound from a modest last run. Shes A Storm certainly isn't out of it.

Sugar Loves It

Jockey: German Terraza Trainer: Jacinto Lopez Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 1326-

Comment: Couldn't land a blow when sixth of nine in an allowance race at Mahoning Valley in November; can boast winning form over this C&D; returning from a layoff here; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	19/1	-
29/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	47/10	-
01/10/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	23/10	-
03/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	27/10	-
12/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	167/5	-
08/07/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	57/1	-

Shes A Storm

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Jeffrey Radosevich Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 8-31114

Comment: Not disgraced in fourth over 6f here (claimer) 23 days ago; managed three wins in her last four outings; tag unaltered from last time ($16k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	33/10	-
07/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	12/5	-
18/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	5/2	-
06/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/5	-
08/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	17/5	-
17/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	41/10	-

Pointof Attraction

Jockey: Hector Berrios Trainer: Susan Yoder Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 11152-

Comment: Runner-up, beaten three-quarters of a length, at Belterra Park (sloppy track) in September on debut for new trainer in an allowance race; a winner over this C&D; layoff to overcome; should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/09/24	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 4	18/5	-
29/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	13/10	-
14/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	19/5	-
15/07/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	18/5	-
18/06/24	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	3/5	-
30/12/23	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	78/5	-

Mere Bag Of Shells

Jockey: Anthony Rodriguez Trainer: Emily Szczepanski Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: -53905

Comment: Hasn't won for a while and perhaps looks to have to reached her ceiling; not disgraced when fifth in a claimer last month; claiming tag rises from $7.5k last time; is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	98/5	-
24/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	463/10	-
28/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	64/5	-
05/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	21/10	-
15/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	201/10	-
04/05/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	223/10	-

Buckeye Cruiser

Jockey: Chelsey Keiser Trainer: David Wolochuk Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 2361-5

Comment: Has winning form at this track; she meets the required standard ability wise; didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten 8l) in an allowance race last month; runs in claiming company for the first time; should have every chance if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	31/5	-
05/10/24	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	13/10	-
18/09/24	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	9/10	-
03/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	23/10	-
15/08/24	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	8/5	-
27/07/24	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	24/5	-

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Thistledown

19:20

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: RED STRIDE looks a solid choice. She had the reopposing Drilling behind last time.

Queen Kitty

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Israel Flores Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 679

Comment: This now her fourth attempt to get off the mark; finished last of nine over 5½f here (maiden special weight) 14 days ago; first attempt at a claimer; others appeal more despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	99/10	-
21/04/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	13/5	-
26/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	23/5	-

Moon Dreams

Jockey: German Terraza Trainer: Johanna Urieta Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 7

Comment: Tailed off on debut at Mahoning Valley at 18-1 two months ago; first run in a claimer; dropping in class but will need to progress to get off the mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
20/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 7	183/10	-

Stoptalkingsarah

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Jevon Crumley Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 36

Comment: Failed to land a blow when sixth of seven four weeks ago in a maiden special weight; must enter calculations.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 7	172/5	-
07/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	3 / 4	29/10	-

Red Stride

Jockey: Yan Aviles Trainer: Michael Rone Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 73

Comment: Came home third, beaten 20l, in a maiden claimer with Drilling just behind (bumped at the start) two weeks ago; related to Stakes winner Morestride; a leading contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
07/05/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	3 / 5	2/1	-
21/04/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 7	79/5	-

Heartfelt Cherries

Jockey: Miguel Martinez Trainer: Johanna Urieta Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 46

Comment: No impression when sixth of seven in a maiden special weight last month; should be on the premises as she drops into a maiden claimer for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 7	137/10	-
20/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 6	4/1	-

Drilling

Jockey: Javier Tavares Trainer: Rodney Faulkner Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 9-88764

Comment: Held when fourth beaten 27l in a maiden claimer behind Red Stride, 15 days ago; still winless and defeats stacking up (eight on the bounce); very difficult to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/05/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	427/10	-
20/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	439/10	-
28/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	347/5	-
05/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	472/5	-
08/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	503/10	-
18/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	277/5	-

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2nd Favourite

Thistledown

19:50

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MANAGING MISCHIEF is the pick of these. She is a proven winner and can show that a below-par effort last time was just a blip.

My Suzie Q

Jockey: Victor Fernandez Trainer: Jason Dacosta Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 32-31

Comment: Has achieved three wins from 14 career runs; got the job done in an allowance race by 1½l (muddy track) at Mahoning Valley (dropped back to this trip) in February; despite that Mahoning Valley success, others make more appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	8/5	-
29/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	33/5	-
23/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	5/2	-
27/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	1/2	-
05/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	32/5	-
11/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	11/2	-

Goldeneye Magic

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Jason Dacosta Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 1-41113

Comment: Has won four of her six career runs; fair effort when 3½l third to City Scene in an allowance race 22 days ago; should be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	2/1	-
01/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 4	2/5	-
05/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	3/5	-
12/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	3/2	-
08/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	1/1	-
05/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	39/10	-

Red Hot Lass

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett Age/Wt: 7/8-9 F: 2-3112

Comment: Likes it here (six wins); behind City Scene last month when on the premises, finishing runner-up at 7-4 in an allowance race; should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	17/10	-
08/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1/20	-
27/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/2	-
26/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	6/1	-
10/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	67/10	-
25/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	6 / 9	83/10	-

Sweet Unique

Jockey: Noel Vigil Trainer: Richard Zielinski Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 12433-

Comment: Held in third in an allowance race in October at Mahoning Valley when just behind City Scene; has been consistent of late and has a good C&D record (three wins from six runs); has had some time off; others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	121/10	-
03/10/24	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	3 / 5	104/5	-
05/09/24	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	4 / 6	73/5	-
13/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	8/1	-
04/07/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	43/10	-
07/06/24	Belterra Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 8	87/5	-

City Scene

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: James Jackson Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 3123-1

Comment: Aiming for a third C&D win after her success here last month; the trainer continues to be among winners recently; should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	12/5	-
25/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	3 / 6	21/5	-
26/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	93/10	-
23/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	3/10	-
05/09/24	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	3 / 6	18/5	-
13/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	4/5	-

Managing Mischief

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Armando Hernandez Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 519

Comment: Unbeaten at this C&D after two runs; was ninth of ten, beaten 19l, in an allowance race (Oaklawn Park) last month; has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals so holds leading claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	9 / 10	27/5	-
03/03/25	Will Rogers Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	11/10	-
01/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	22/5	-
27/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 12	29/2	-
12/10/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	11 / 12	991/20	-
05/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	4/5	-

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Thistledown

20:20

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: INTO GOLD can enhance his C&D record and a good pace up front will help him. Midnight Warship and Romantic Cowboy also warrant respect.

Into Gold

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Michael Rone Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 334441

Comment: Boosted C&D record to three from 11 three weeks ago; a major contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/10	-
31/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	109/10	-
19/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	1/2	-
27/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	14/5	-
03/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	5/2	-
16/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	51/10	-

Romantic Cowboy

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Marco Ibarra Age/Wt: 9/8-11 F: 57-611

Comment: Course specialist (five wins); came out on top by 3l two weeks ago (bumped at the start) in a claimer; one to be interested in as latest speed figure offers hope he can mix it with these despite the rise in tag price and win last time out points to him being able to handle class rise.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	11/10	-
06/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	23/10	-
05/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	123/10	-
03/10/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	48/5	-
12/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	6/1	-
20/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	47/10	-

Speedy Mobile

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Richard Zielinski Age/Wt: 11/8-7 F: 23-231

Comment: Came out on top by 2½l at Mahoning Valley in March in a claimer; can boast winning form over this C&D; $16k claiming tag this time (up from $10k); others are preferred despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	11/5	-
10/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	3/1	-
23/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	78/5	-
08/10/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	13/5	-
13/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	7/2	-
25/07/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	73/10	-

Media Darling

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Richard Zielinski Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 8-9126

Comment: Last of six in an allowance race at Mahoning Valley last month; shown all winning form at Mahoning Valley (four successes) but all his wins achieved over this trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	9/5	-
19/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	53/10	-
27/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	9/10	-
16/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	119/10	-
17/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	141/10	-
29/04/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	51/10	-

It'sgoodtobeseen

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Andrew Tumblin Age/Wt: 9/8-7 F: 5-24564

Comment: Can boast winning form over this C&D; no longer appears to be improving; not disgraced when fourth of six in a claimer last month; facing a testing assignment and hard to see him taking this.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	283/10	-
30/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	527/10	-
11/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	169/5	-
10/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	39/5	-
13/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	153/5	-
18/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	79/10	-

Midnight Warship

Jockey: Luis Gonzalez Trainer: Marco Ibarra Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 65-152

Comment: Missed out by 1l two weeks ago in a claimer; performed at a higher level than this in his peak and admirably consistent; one to note; may be sharper for the run last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	23/10	-
03/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	61/10	-
10/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	23/5	-
11/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	32/5	-
22/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	32/5	-
26/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	9/10	-

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Thistledown

20:50

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 0f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: CLOUD STORAGE is a firm selection. She has shown in the past that she is able to get the job done and the likely strong pace up front is a plus.

Magic Palace

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Raquel Castro Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 6-656

Comment: Sixth beaten 17l upped to 1m 19 days ago (sloppy track) in an optional claimer; possesses winning form at this track; struggled a bit since winning an allowance race at Thistledown in July; passed over as this is competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	113/5	-
01/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	217/10	-
04/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	88/5	-
23/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	89/10	-
15/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	21/5	-
16/07/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	10/1	-

Cloud Storage

Jockey: Ricardo Feliciano Trainer: Benny Feliciano Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 11431

Comment: Record shows she knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 9-36); gained narrow success in a claimer 15 days ago; has strong claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	2/1	-
23/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	31/10	-
26/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	21/5	-
23/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	131/10	-
15/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	21/10	-
13/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	13/10	-

Maliced

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Johanna Urieta Age/Wt: 8/8-7 F: 574353

Comment: Track has proven suitable before; may not have any more improvement left; was held in third here over 1m (optional claimer, sloppy track) three weeks ago; her best looks to be behind her and one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	39/10	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	5/1	-
26/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	19/5	-
05/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	32/5	-
26/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	41/5	-
04/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	21/5	-

Miranda's Rocky

Jockey: Victor Fernandez Trainer: Robert Cline Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: -1211

Comment: Proven that she knows how to get her head in front (seeking an eighth win) and bidding for a hat-trick; had two of these in arrears over 1m here (optional claimer, sloppy track) when winning in good style three weeks ago; likely player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	4/5	-
05/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	3/2	-
19/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	219/50	-
06/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	457/50	-
08/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	581/100	-
07/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	127/10	-

Sadie The Goat

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Nestor Rivera Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 2-13324

Comment: Behind Cloud Storage here when beaten 10l 15 days ago in a claimer; in good form before making a backwards step last time out and successful five times from 22 career runs; is respected as boasts the best speed figure posted by this field in the last 12 months.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	17/10	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	3/2	-
05/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	4/5	-
23/03/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	4/5	-
09/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	7/5	-
29/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	8/5	-

Big Bad Diva

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Jay Bernardini Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 2-3625

Comment: Useful at this level and one-time useful performer; found life tough when 12l back in fifth at Oaklawn Park six weeks ago in a claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	9/2	-
30/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	81/10	-
07/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	39/10	-
31/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	8/5	-
22/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	18/5	-
26/10/24	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	301/10	-

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Thistledown

21:20

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MR. THUNDERSTRUCK is fancied for this. He is going for another distance success and could see the likely strong pace tee things up nicely for him.

Mr. Thunderstruck

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Michael Rone Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 44772

Comment: Has won five times from 5½f up to 1m½f; had a number of these behind him putting in a solid effort to finish second two weeks ago in a claimer; should be involved as jockey's C&D record from low draws is useful and his peak speed figure over the past year puts him clear.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	13/5	-
28/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	229/10	-
24/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	13/1	-
08/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	57/10	-
26/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	15/1	-
03/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	89/10	-

Dark Baron

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Andrew Tumblin Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 6-7717

Comment: Is a specialist at this trip; finished last of seven in a claimer, finishing behind three of these rivals 17 days ago; may have to settle for supporting role as this is a fairly competitive event.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	11/1	-
01/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	101/5	-
23/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	67/2	-
06/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	347/10	-
13/06/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	129/5	-
29/04/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	19/5	-

Cugine

Jockey: Roberto Perez Trainer: Tina Casalinova Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 534463

Comment: Unable to land a blow in third two weeks ago splitting Mr. Thunderstruck, Washington's Union and Dark Baron upped to this trip in a claimer; hasn't won for a while and possible he has reached the ceiling of his ability; easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	184/5	-
08/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	114/5	-
19/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	11/1	-
01/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	119/10	-
29/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	63/10	-
09/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	129/10	-

Washington's Union

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Justin Radosevich Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 4235

Comment: Comfortably beaten finishing fifth two weeks ago when separating a number of reopposing rivals in a claimer; useful in this grade and has won four races from 7f to 1m1f; capable if in the mood so rates a likely contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	16/5	-
24/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	28/5	-
12/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	24/5	-
27/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	7/5	-
11/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	67/10	-
29/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	21/5	-

P H Factor

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Nestor Rivera Age/Wt: 9/8-11 F: 51934

Comment: Unable to land a blow when fourth of six in an allowance race upped to this distance two weeks ago; admirable career strike-rate (23 from 62 to date); didn't enjoy much luck last time and is of interest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	127/10	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	103/10	-
29/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	153/50	-
13/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	9/5	-
01/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	271/100	-
15/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	907/100	-

Dixie's Two Stents

Jockey: Joam Toledo Trainer: Amy Sondej Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 465241

Comment: Returned to winning ways in a claimer last month when getting the job done by a head upped to this distance; in for a $12.5k tag here, up from $7.5k last time; easy to oppose despite the last time out success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	47/10	-
10/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	121/10	-
27/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	74/5	-
13/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	91/5	-
04/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	242/5	-
12/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	202/5	-

Royal Dragoon

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Johanna Urieta Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 72-673

Comment: Not seen the winners' enclosure for a while now (last win in 2023) and last C&D win was ten attempts back; problems at the start (bumped) in a claimer (muddy track) when on the premises, finishing third at 13-2 at Mahoning Valley three months ago; now moved up in the grades (in for $12.5k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	32/5	-
27/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	83/2	-
08/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	33/1	-
19/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	27/2	-
05/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	134/5	-
22/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	9/2	-

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