Mountaineer

00:00 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Official Off Time: 00:04:39

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: It is hard to get away from FROZEN FOUR. He has won here once before and is taken to confirm the placings after he had Noble Wave behind latest.

1st	1. Kakao	4/7
2nd	10. Klimtster	16/1
3rd	6. Wilding Lane	9/2

Kakao

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 344557

4/7

Comment: Managed to get on the lead from his wide berth over 1m here (allowance race) when beaten 14l (seventh of nine) three weeks ago; has posted some fair efforts in defeat and in with a chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	117/10	-
03/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	342/5	-
13/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 10	67/5	-
30/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	3/2	-
10/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	29/10	-
28/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	13/5	-

Wilding Lane

Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 372214

9/2

Comment: Has won here; respectable effort (beaten just over 2l) when close behind Spectacular Luck two weeks ago in a claimer; his best form stacks up so has a shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	51/10	-
24/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	31/5	-
13/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	14/5	-
10/07/25	Belterra Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 5	17/10	-
28/06/25	Belterra Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 10	379/10	-
28/05/25	Belterra Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 5	73/10	-

Saisir Le Jour

Age/Wt: 4/8-4 F: 7-6654

5/1

Comment: Has proven competitive in a race of this nature; could not manage better than fourth, finished ahead of Aloha Man four weeks ago in a claimer; in for the same tag ($12.5k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	33/10	-
17/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	133/5	-
18/03/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	67/2	-
16/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	169/10	-
27/09/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	163/10	-
14/09/24	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 12	1243/10	-

Act Your Wage

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 8-61095

7/1

Comment: Failed to land a blow when fifth of eight last month at Belterra Park (dropped to 5f) in a claimer; claiming tag rises from $7.5k last time; should not be far away if duplicating the form of his most recent win and peak figure in the past year is the best in the field.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/08/25	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	46/5	-
29/07/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	53/1	-
27/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	383/5	-
14/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	701/50	-
20/02/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	229/5	-
29/12/24	Fair Grounds / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	393/10	-

Klimtster

Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 348551

16/1

Comment: Signs of improvement on last two runs; things dropped right in a maiden special weight when springing 14-1 surprise two weeks ago; little chance as recent speed figures suggest he will be up against it here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	29/2	-
20/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	639/10	-
17/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 7	121/5	-
08/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	8 / 10	159/5	-
06/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 10	178/5	-
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	26/5	-

Aloha Man

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 0-76897

25/1

Comment: Finished just behind Saisir le Jour when seventh over 1m here (claimer) 27 days ago; just the one victory on his CV and recent form hardly the most inspiring; may not be up to this.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	256/5	-
10/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	70/1	-
21/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	33/2	-
30/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	287/10	-
17/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	359/10	-
19/09/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	487/5	-

Dark Lute

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 738364

Comment: Has lacked consistency of late; held when fourth beaten 12l in a claimer four weeks ago; claiming tag now upped from $4k; is passed over as recent speed figures suggest he will be up against it here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	27/10	-
29/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	661/10	-
05/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	59/10	-
21/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	179/10	-
01/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	363/10	-
23/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	25/2	-

Spectacular Luck

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 524673

Comment: Just the one win to his name; went close when third in a claimer 13 days ago; recent effort was creditable so entitled to respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	17/5	-
01/09/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	82/5	-
12/08/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	113/10	-
23/07/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	51/5	-
08/07/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	62/5	-
25/06/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	68/5	-

Frozen Four

Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 456214

Comment: Has winning form at this track; he can be competitive at this level; not beaten too far when fourth of six over 1m½f at Presque Isle Downs (claimer) in front of Noble Wave a week ago; strong claims as his latest performance on the clock offers hope he can mix it in this company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/09/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	11/2	-
03/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	8/5	-
12/08/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	32/5	-
29/07/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	12/5	-
03/07/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	143/10	-
16/06/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	14/5	-

Party At the Beach

Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 17544

Comment: No impression when fourth of six in a claimer at Presque Isle Downs 14 days ago; has won previously at this course; drops to a $12.5k tag from $17.5k; competitive shout based on the pick of his form and jockey does well from inside draws here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/09/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	-	-	-
09/09/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	197/10	-
20/08/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	57/5	-
04/07/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	89/10	-
11/06/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	141/10	-
27/05/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	21/2	-

Tapintoyourbeer

Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 0-9045

Comment: Finished fifth but wasn't beaten too far (3½l) over 5f here (allowance race) last Tuesday; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	57/5	-
04/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	21/1	-
28/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	1007/10	-
28/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	371/5	-
14/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	83/5	-
11/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	119/10	-

Noble Wave

Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 27-766

Comment: Behind Frozen Four in a claimer at Presque Isle Downs last week when tailed off on debut for this trainer; useful at this level; in for a $12.5k tag so up in class ($6.3k last time).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/09/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	113/5	-
25/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	404/5	-
11/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	167/5	-
22/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	243/5	-
03/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	63/5	-
20/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	331/10	-

Mountaineer

00:23 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Official Off Time: 00:28:16

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: RIBBONS AND LACE is strongly fancied to prevail. She can confirm superiority with Memento Mi and is going for her fourth course success.

1st	5. Photo Finish	5/2
2nd	7. Somesugarnspice	4/1
3rd	2. Rosario's Prayer	10/3

Photo Finish

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 156463

5/2

Comment: Solid run when third at 13-1 (Monmouth Park) last month in a claimer; wins-runs record of 5-22; claiming value rises from $12.5k last time; should get involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	66/5	-
18/08/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	24/5	-
17/07/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	26/5	-
22/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	39/10	-
13/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	11/1	-
13/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/2	-

Rosario's Prayer

Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 48-384

10/3

Comment: Searching for her third career win; useful in this grade; beaten 7l into fourth 42 days ago when dropped down to this trip on first run for current trainer with Legacy Trail just behind in an allowance race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	57/10	-
07/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	217/25	-
17/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	1753/100	-
14/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	1239/25	-
14/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	79/10	-
24/10/24	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	47/25	-

Somesugarnspice

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 224652

4/1

Comment: A previous winner here; solid effort when 11-1 runner-up in an allowance race at Charles Town last month; one to consider as recent effort was encouraging.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/08/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	111/10	-
03/08/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	47/1	-
13/07/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	21/5	-
22/06/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	43/5	-
08/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	5/2	-
19/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	277/5	-

Legacy Trail

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 311354

11/2

Comment: Not beaten too far when fourth here dropped back in distance 13 days ago in an allowance race; runs in claiming company for the first time; can be on the premises as she knows how to get her head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	167/10	-
12/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	97/10	-
02/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	13/5	-
08/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	21/5	-
19/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 6	12/5	-
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 9	51/10	-

Kozem

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 8-38412

11/2

Comment: Likes this combination of C&D; ran a solid race finishing second 27 days ago in an optional claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	9/10	-
15/07/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	119/10	-
23/06/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	64/5	-
26/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	531/10	-
28/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	57/10	-
25/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	39/10	-

Ribbons and Lace

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 214142

13/2

Comment: Brings winning C&D form to the table; generally consistent; beaten only narrowly here over 7½f (allowance optional claimer) where just ahead of Memento Mi 21 days ago; higher claiming tag here so up in class; she's worth a go.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	13/10	-
18/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	17/5	-
03/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	69/5	-
29/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	13/5	-
27/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	8/5	-
20/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	157/10	-

Memento Mi

Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 546155

16/1

Comment: Beaten 6l in an allowance optional claimer (behind Ribbons And Lace) 21 days ago; grade looks suitable; last two runs were below standard set by success three runs ago; is respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	119/10	-
03/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	96/5	-
02/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	71/5	-
10/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	92/5	-
26/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	817/10	-
28/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	93/5	-

Vai Gattina

Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 533821

40/1

Comment: Scored narrowly in a maiden claimer 20 days ago to break her duck; despite that Mountaineer Park success, others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	48/5	-
25/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	13/1	-
12/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	16/5	-
28/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 10	42/5	-
07/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 7	129/5	-
09/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 8	77/10	-

Wicked Luna

Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 5/539-5

Comment: Not many miles on the clock but not won for some time now; solid run when fifth five weeks ago in a claimer; this looks a decent race so has some questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	8/1	-
06/09/24	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	141/10	-
02/08/24	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	39/10	-
01/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	153/5	-
27/09/23	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	8/1	-
21/08/23	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	29/2	-

Dichotomy

Age/Wt: 9/8-11 F: 493125

Comment: A prolific C&D winner; unbeaten at this C&D after three runs; was held in fifth last month when dropped to 7f in a starter allowance; others have more pressing claims as now looks to be past her prime.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	4/1	-
30/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	13/5	-
23/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	13/10	-
27/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	13/10	-
12/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	208/5	-
27/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	177/5	-

No Dough No Go

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 45-315

Comment: Last of five in May (Belterra Park) in an allowance race; has won twice from six runs; one to consider.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	-	-	-
31/05/25	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	67/10	-
05/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	41/10	-
29/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	25/2	-
13/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 8	69/5	-
06/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 6	13/5	-

Mountaineer

00:48 - RESULT

Runners: 5 Official Off Time: 00:52:42

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: SAWEETIE GIRL is a strong fancy. She looks best placed to take advantage if the front-runners go too fast and is bidding for her second course success, while Brody's Cat, Ragazza Mia and C c's Heart could run well too.

1st	6. Brody's Cat	13/8
2nd	8. Strawberry Sky	12/1
3rd	1. Gunnemist	9/2

Ragazza Mia

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 85231-

6/4

Comment: Easy winner (9l), breaking her duck at the eighth time of asking in November in a maiden special weight; has arguably shown improved form the last twice; returns from an absence here; hard to dismiss.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 5	4/5	-
21/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 9	137/10	-
17/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 10	106/5	-
01/08/24	Charles Town / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	24/5	-
15/02/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	8 / 9	129/5	-
04/01/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 9	107/5	-

Brody's Cat

Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 75514

13/8

Comment: Creditable fourth two weeks ago when separating a number of reopposing rivals in a claimer; has won at this track; knows how to win so definite chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	59/10	-
25/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	28/5	-
12/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	17/2	-
24/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 9	193/10	-
26/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 7	139/5	-

Gunnemist

Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 008716

9/2

Comment: Could not manage better than sixth in a claimer splitting Saweetie Girl, Brody's Cat and Babe In The Woods 14 days ago; has winning C&D form to her name; improved form the last twice; rates a likely contender if excused most recent run as achieved maiden claimer success two runs back and shown she can get her head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	381/10	-
26/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	176/5	-
31/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	37/5	-
24/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	8 / 9	1089/10	-
29/06/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	451/5	-
04/05/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	471/5	-

Babe in the Woods

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 766565

6/1

Comment: May not have any more improvement left and been a while since she achieved her only career win; out of the frame (beaten just under 4l in fifth) splitting Saweetie Girl, Brody's Cat and Gunnemist on debut for new trainer 14 days ago upped to this distance in a claimer; is passed over as this looks a fair heat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	67/2	-
17/08/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	113/10	-
31/07/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	56/5	-
10/07/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	198/5	-
26/06/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	73/5	-
01/06/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	32/5	-

Strawberry Sky

Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 746513

12/1

Comment: Not beaten that far in third (6l) in a claimer two weeks ago; has shown some recent improvement; a C&D winner; claiming value rises from $4k last time; opposable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	37/10	-
26/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	47/5	-
06/08/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	151/5	-
28/07/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	331/10	-
14/07/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	19/2	-
30/06/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 11	663/10	-

Saweetie Girl

Age/Wt: 5/8-4 F: 862431

Comment: Gained narrow success in a claimer last week; should be involved as her peak speed figure over the past year puts her clear and jockey does well from inside draws here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	19/5	-
09/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	7/2	-
01/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	11/2	-
17/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	283/10	-
27/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	136/5	-
13/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	77/2	-

C C's Heart

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 574237

Comment: One win to her name was achieved a fair way back; could not manage better than seventh in a claimer when separating a number of reopposing rivals two weeks ago; jockey's C&D record from low draws is useful and rates a likely contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	61/10	-
27/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	61/5	-
11/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	61/5	-
30/07/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	32/1	-
13/07/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	7/1	-
04/07/25	Canterbury Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	237/10	-

Pink Channel

Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 322/38

Comment: Behind several of these in a claimer when beaten 9l 14 days ago; tag unaltered from last time ($12.5k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	56/5	-
27/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	13/2	-
12/10/23	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	15/1	-
11/09/23	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	19/10	-
23/07/23	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	3/2	-
03/07/23	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	157/10	-

Sensible Marriage

Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 855823

Comment: Not disgraced when third of five over 6f at Presque Isle Downs (claimer) two weeks ago; achieved only a sole win; easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/09/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	67/5	-
01/09/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	113/5	-
05/08/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	101/10	-
07/07/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	281/10	-
18/06/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	279/5	-
03/06/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	103/5	-

Mountaineer

01:12 - RESULT

Runners: 5 Official Off Time: 01:24:05

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: DUCHESSOFNORMANDY is hard to look beyond. Mi Gitanita is one to take seriously.

1st	1. Mi Gitanita	5/4
2nd	6. Christina of Milan	7/2
3rd	3. Katnapping	20/1

Mi Gitanita

Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 588665

5/4

Comment: Was held in fifth in a maiden claimer four weeks ago; class dropper as runs for a $4k tag here; tries dirt for the first time; she can make a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	97/5	-
12/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	169/10	-
05/07/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	313/5	-
13/06/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	135/2	-
02/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	117/10	-
27/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	27/2	-

Take the Heat

Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 0-6656U

11/8

Comment: Failed to complete in a claiming maiden when behind two of these dropped down to this trip last month (lost jockey); attempting to open her account at the eighth time of asking; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	U / 9	79/10	-
30/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 8	15/2	-
26/06/25	Hawthorne / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	467/5	-
12/06/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 9	352/5	-
02/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	27/2	-
13/11/24	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	63/1	-

Christina of Milan

Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 723554

7/2

Comment: 12th attempt to get off the mark; held when fourth beaten 13l over 5½f here (maiden claimer), finished ahead of Katnapping last month; now eased in the grades (in for $4k); likely player as this doesn't look like the strongest maiden claimer and has shown she can be competitive fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	101/10	-
22/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	25/2	-
03/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 8	327/10	-
17/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 6	459/10	-
27/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	141/10	-
14/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 8	609/10	-

Bellafleet

Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 887865

16/1

Comment: Without a win after 12 runs; missed the frame (beaten 9l into fifth) in a claiming maiden when ahead of Katnapping and Take The Heat on her debut for this trainer 42 days ago; easy enough to take on as has not been seen doing much trackwork recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	297/10	-
31/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	587/10	-
21/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	51/1	-
30/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	83/2	-
29/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	149/2	-
08/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	246/5	-

Katnapping

Age/Wt: 6/9-0 F: 575760

20/1

Comment: Without a win after 19 attempts; was tailed off 23 days ago in a maiden claimer; drops to a $4k tag; others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	881/10	-
21/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	223/5	-
13/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	179/5	-
20/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	35/1	-
11/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	277/5	-
25/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	97/2	-

Duchessofnormandy

Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 8-6

Comment: Last of six (Finger Lakes) in May in a maiden claimer; lightly raced with this just her third appearance; returns from a break here; may find this lower level more suitable (in for $4k); could be hard to beat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
14/05/25	Finger Lakes / Claiming, Maiden / F		-	6 / 6	117/10	-
17/08/24	Saratoga / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	8 / 9	123/4	-

Talking Doll

Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 5-679

Comment: Beaten 9l (ninth) in a maiden special weight 44 days ago; best she's managed so far is fifth from four career starts; claiming debut; easy enough to take on despite this looking a little easier than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	9 / 10	282/5	-
03/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 7	819/10	-
12/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 6	9/5	-
17/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 6	291/10	-

Mountaineer

01:43 - RESULT

Runners: 4 Official Off Time: 01:50:12

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: WINNER ONLY

Verdict: HEADS OR TAILS is a firm choice. He is a regular winner at this trip and the abundance of pace up front enhances his claims. Now N Later Gator is another to consider.

1st	3. Gabriel Seven	6/4
2nd	2. Scratchoff	2/1
3rd	5. Drewpower	10/1

Gabriel Seven

Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 544766

6/4

Comment: Finished sixth, beaten a fair way at Charles Town ten days ago in a claimer; may have reached limits of his ability and slumped a bit since winning a claimer at Charles Town in February; eased in class with tag standing at $4k here; others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/09/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	214/5	-
31/08/25	Timonium / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	53/5	-
17/08/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	351/10	-
10/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	36/5	-
14/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	21/5	-
24/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	69/10	-

Big Smile

Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 566423

15/8

Comment: Close up third in a claimer last month; possible he has reached the ceiling of his ability; been struggling to get his head in front recently so is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	24/5	-
07/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	48/5	-
13/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	38/1	-
01/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	119/5	-
17/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	6/5	-
04/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	66/5	-

Scratchoff

Age/Wt: 6/9-0 F: 324622

2/1

Comment: A respectable runner-up of seven 21 days ago in a claimer; a winner over C&D; may not have any more improvement left; passed over as no longer in his pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	31/5	-
11/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	113/10	-
09/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	267/10	-
19/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	99/10	-
07/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	17/5	-
28/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	11/1	-

Drewpower

Age/Wt: 8/9-0 F: 7-2655

10/1

Comment: Has won previously at this course; out of the frame (beaten 7l in fifth) five weeks ago in a claimer; makes limited appeal as no longer in his pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	23/2	-
06/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	37/1	-
23/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	97/10	-
30/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	24/5	-
12/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	13/5	-
14/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	23/5	-

Now N Later Gator

Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 431346

Comment: He meets the required standard ability wise; not disgraced when sixth of seven 37 days ago in a claimer; Jose Silva's runners are going great guns at the moment; can't be ruled out as peak figure in the past year is the best in the field and has proved he knows how to win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	24/5	-
19/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	11/10	-
26/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	17/10	-
11/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	3/2	-
26/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	6/5	-
10/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	19/5	-

Heads Or Tails

Age/Wt: 6/9-0 F: 2469

Comment: Last of nine (Finger Lakes) a week ago in a claimer; successful eight times in 42 career outings; difficult to oppose if bringing his peak form to the table and lower claiming tag should make this easier.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/09/25	Finger Lakes / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	723/50	-
26/08/25	Finger Lakes / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	71/20	-
26/06/25	Finger Lakes / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	39/10	-
14/05/25	Finger Lakes / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/10	-
13/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	9/5	-
28/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	11/2	-

Court Contender

Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 2-35525

Comment: Has proven competitive in a race of this nature and admirably consistent; out of the money, beaten 3l, when fifth 36 days ago in a claimer; can be in the thick of things.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	12/5	-
20/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	49/10	-
30/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	9/2	-
02/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	18/5	-
14/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	39/10	-
27/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	9/5	-

Mountaineer

02:09 - RESULT

Runners: 7 Official Off Time: 02:13:58

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: MAGNIFICENT PEARL looks a solid choice. She sets the form standard after coming home in front last time and has been a winner over this C&D. Bootsy's Merlot is an interesting candidate.

1st	6. Magnificent Pearl	5/2
2nd	4. Bootsy's Merlot	9/4
3rd	1. Sum Kinda Pretty	5/2

Bootsy's Merlot

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 544162

9/4

Comment: Wasn't disgraced when runner-up of seven in a claimer last month; has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals so should get involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	4/1	-
14/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	33/5	-
23/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	29/10	-
15/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	39/10	-
25/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	251/10	-
06/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	111/10	-

Sum Kinda Pretty

Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 343123

5/2

Comment: Has been consistent of late and useful in her prime; beaten into third when 6-4 here over 7f (claimer) with Myra Fleener just behind two weeks ago; jockey does well from inside draws here so deserves respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	3/2	-
25/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	7/2	-
05/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	43/10	-
15/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	197/10	-
01/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	127/5	-
16/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	89/5	-

Magnificent Pearl

Age/Wt: 6/9-0 F: 1-2631

5/2

Comment: Claimed third C&D win last time when successful at 9-5; can have a big say.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	9/5	-
20/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	2/1	-
14/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	39/10	-
01/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/10	-
12/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	8/5	-
02/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	6/5	-

Team Mom Not Bruh

Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 252217

13/2

Comment: Last of seven behind Rainbow Trout, two weeks ago in a claimer; useful in this grade and all her wins achieved over this trip; drops to a $4k tag; has to be respected if duplicating the form of her most recent win and she won a claimer two runs back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	23/5	-
24/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	62/5	-
12/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	7/5	-
30/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	3/2	-
15/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	27/2	-
07/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	3/2	-

Bank Buster

Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 5113-4

15/2

Comment: On target twice in her last four outings; beaten 11l (Thistledown) in July in a claimer; claiming tag drops to $4k (from $7.5k); probably unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	21/5	-
03/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	7/2	-
05/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	78/5	-
19/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	43/5	-
19/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	9/5	-
22/06/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	57/10	-

Rainbow Trout

Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 518554

25/1

Comment: Respectable effort finishing fourth (beaten just under 5l) upped to this distance two weeks ago with Team Mom Not Bruh just behind in a claimer; five-time winner within the resume (from 6f-1m½f) but generally modest form since claimer success at Mountaineer Park in July; now eased in the grades (in for $4k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	19/1	-
18/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	188/5	-
06/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	117/5	-
28/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	217/5	-
16/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	41/10	-
08/07/25	Presque Isle Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	413/10	-

Myra Fleener

Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 147838

33/1

Comment: Finished behind Sum Kinda Pretty 16 days ago when beaten 9l (eighth of nine) in a claimer; has a good record over course and distance (four wins from 23 runs); others are preferred with a few rivals in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	703/5	-
24/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	517/10	-
14/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	254/5	-
28/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	49/1	-
07/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	41/2	-
16/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	29/5	-

Mountaineer

02:34 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Official Off Time: 02:47:59

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: PLATINUM GHOST is expected to get the job done. He has shown in the past that he is able to get the job done and must have every chance over a distance that suits, while Minister For Magic, Lord Of Mischief and Hoylake should also be on the premises.

1st	5. Lord of Mischief	2/1
2nd	4. Out of Cents	2/1
3rd	9. Cost Basis	11/2

Out of Cents

Age/Wt: 9/8-11 F: 613431

2/1

Comment: Bagged a fourth C&D win five weeks ago (6-1); tag has been raised to $12.5k; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	6/1	-
29/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	151/10	-
24/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	19/5	-
27/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	4/1	-
23/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	11/2	-
15/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	31/5	-

Lord of Mischief

Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 416223

2/1

Comment: Has managed five wins from 21 career runs and running consistently; creditable third last month in an optional claimer; down in class now, dropping from a $20k tag; should figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	24/5	-
14/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	34/5	-
27/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	17/10	-
02/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	31/5	-
05/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	37/10	-
10/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	5/2	-

Boudin

Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 17-142

7/2

Comment: Runner-up here when 6-5 in an optional claimer behind Out Of Cents last month; has been fairly consistent this year and record over this C&D is three wins from five runs.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	6/5	-
29/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	3/2	-
24/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	17/2	-
05/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	15/2	-
21/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	18/5	-
30/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	11/5	-

Cost Basis

Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 631453

11/2

Comment: Showed smart form in his prime; far from disgraced (beaten 3½l) last month (Fort Erie) in an optional claimer; should go close if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/08/25	Fort Erie / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	59/10	-
12/08/25	Fort Erie / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	183/20	-
08/07/25	Fort Erie / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	309/20	-
15/06/25	Fort Erie / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	9/4	-
03/06/25	Fort Erie / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	91/20	-
11/05/25	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	143/20	-

Claw

Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 434723

15/2

Comment: Finished third but wasn't beaten too far (7l) in an allowance race at Charles Town (muddy track) when little between him and Hoylake (last) 19 days ago upped to 6½f; has won here before; no winning form at this trip; now looks to be past his prime and only limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/09/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	84/5	-
27/07/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	26/5	-
10/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	46/5	-
20/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	33/10	-
06/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	3/1	-
09/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	41/2	-

Chief Randel

Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 9-65429

16/1

Comment: A winner over this C&D; finished last of nine two months ago when behind two of these in an optional claimer; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and unlikely to do better than a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	109/10	-
14/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/10	-
16/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	13/2	-
19/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	109/2	-
21/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	327/10	-
10/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	149/5	-

Minister for Magic

Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 214321

Comment: Gained a just over 2l success in a claimer (Penn National) in July; successful five times from 24 career runs; cannot be ignored as jockey does well from inside draws here and his peak speed figure over the past year puts him clear.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/07/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	1/2	-
15/06/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	24/5	-
10/05/25	Pimlico / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	27/10	-
25/04/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	5/1	-
29/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	12/5	-
23/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	2/1	-

Hoylake

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 1-1179

Comment: Yet to taste defeat over this C&D, winning on all two attempts; brings winning C&D form to the table; beaten a long way (Parx) at the weekend in an optional claimer; should go close if the form of his last victory can be replicated.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/09/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	93/5	-
05/09/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	24/5	-
14/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	27/10	-
24/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	16/5	-
14/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	5/2	-
21/11/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 7	28/5	-

Platinum Ghost

Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 9-24132

Comment: Record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 5-22) and producing consistent form; just denied (Charles Town) last month in an optional claimer; the trainer is going well; a leading contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/08/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	1/2	-
16/07/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	9/10	-
25/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	7/2	-
03/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	31/10	-
09/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	6/5	-
06/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	987/100	-

Doctor Wu

Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 536253

Comment: Third, beaten 3l by Out Of Cents in an optional claimer five weeks ago; a course winner; possible that there's no more in the locker; now looks to be past his prime and others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	18/1	-
14/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	27/2	-
16/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	31/5	-
26/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	217/10	-
13/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	31/10	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	21/5	-

Mountaineer

03:06 - RESULT

Runners: 7 Official Off Time: 03:10:53

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: KOSELIO could be the main beneficiary if the front runners go too fast and ran with credit last time. Village Preacher, Moving Pictures and Tappin Royalty are also shortlisted.

1st	3. Koselio	4/1
2nd	10. Moving Pictures	6/5
3rd	2. Genius	4/1

Moving Pictures

Age/Wt: 6/9-0 F: 542233

6/5

Comment: Has been consistent of late and useful in his prime; good effort when beaten into third by just under 2l last month in a claimer; assuming he steps up from most recent effort then needs to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	39/10	-
23/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	16/5	-
02/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	57/10	-
03/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	5/2	-
13/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	39/10	-
17/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	26/5	-

Village Preacher

Age/Wt: 7/9-0 F: 542333

7/2

Comment: Couldn't quite get the job done when 2-1 third upped to 1m last month in a claimer; wins infrequently but normally pretty consistent; competitive shout as peak figure in the past year is the best in the field and his latest run was promising.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	2/1	-
13/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	27/10	-
28/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	143/10	-
16/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	16/5	-
03/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	62/5	-
04/06/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	40/1	-

Genius

Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 436743

4/1

Comment: Creditable third, beaten just under 3l, of seven last month in a claimer; if he can build on his latest effort then should get involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	79/2	-
20/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	107/5	-
15/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	273/5	-
30/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	227/10	-
10/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	317/10	-
25/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	287/10	-

Koselio

Age/Wt: 6/9-0 F: 593972

4/1

Comment: Has won seven races (5½f-1m½f); turned in a solid effort in defeat three weeks ago, when runner-up in a claimer; should be involved as recent effort was encouraging.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	9/2	-
23/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	136/5	-
31/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	23/2	-
20/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	49/5	-
25/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	31/2	-
11/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	12/1	-

Vortex

Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 574659

16/1

Comment: Beaten a fair way when ninth 21 days ago in a claimer; all three of his wins have come over this distance but possible that there's no more in the locker; this is competitive and he's easy enough to swerve.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	49/1	-
07/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	271/5	-
22/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	207/10	-
08/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	87/5	-
19/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	173/10	-
04/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	53/10	-

Papa Katz

Age/Wt: 6/9-0 F: 047767

25/1

Comment: Possible he has reached the ceiling of his ability and needs to improve on balance of recent form; not beaten too far when seventh of eight in a claimer dropped down to this distance on debut for this handler three weeks ago; probably unlikely to trouble the principals as no longer in his pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	341/10	-
12/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	27/5	-
15/06/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	337/5	-
25/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	629/10	-
01/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	697/10	-
05/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	349/5	-

Sournois

Age/Wt: 9/9-0 F: 8/667-

40/1

Comment: Finished last of seven in a claimer at Belterra Park last August; infrequent winner and could be at the extent of his ability; has a long absence to overcome; unlikely winner as latest efforts leave a lot to be desired.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/08/24	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	226/5	-
09/08/24	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	286/5	-
24/07/24	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	178/5	-
22/11/23	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	553/10	-
29/10/23	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	13/1	-
17/10/23	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	371/10	-

Forever Lasting

Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 552548

Comment: Tailed off in a claimer three weeks ago (Horseshoe Indianapolis) upped to 1m½f; successful three times from 24 career outings (5½f-1m); one to take seriously as sights are lowered a bit reflected by lower claiming tag and he posted a decent effort two runs back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/09/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	159/5	-
12/08/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	5/1	-
28/07/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	54/5	-
07/06/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	91/5	-
05/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	219/10	-
22/04/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	77/10	-

Known

Age/Wt: 8/9-0 F: 66-597

Comment: Finished last of seven over 7f here (claimer) 21 days ago; possible he has reached the ceiling of his ability; his best looks to be behind him and can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	276/5	-
29/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	75/2	-
10/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	198/5	-
21/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	118/5	-
07/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	319/10	-
23/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	67/10	-

Tappin Royalty

Age/Wt: 7/9-0 F: 6/341/

Comment: Multiple course winner; scored by a slim margin in a claimer at Charles Town 657 days ago; not seen for some time now; should be in the mix as he goes well fresh.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/12/23	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	47/10	-
26/07/23	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	97/10	-
14/05/23	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	47/5	-
09/10/22	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	127/10	-
27/09/22	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	161/10	-
23/08/22	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	18/5	-