Thistledown

17:50 - RESULT

Runners: 5

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: HEY EUGENE will be in the wings should the leaders go off too fast and can enhance a good course record. Yippee Ki Yay and G T Three Fifty can't be ruled out either.

1st	4. G T Three Fifty	5/6
2nd	1. Yippee Ki Yay	11/4
3rd	8. Hartstein	10/1

G T Three Fifty

Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 123-11

5/6

Comment: Proven that he knows how to get his head in front (seeking an eighth win) and bidding for a hat-trick; successful by just under 3l in a claimer two weeks ago; hard to ignore.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	1/10	-
01/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	3/10	-
29/05/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	1/2	-
25/04/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	37/10	-
25/03/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	2/5	-
28/02/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	13/10	-

Yippee Ki Yay

Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 31-215

11/4

Comment: Finished fifth, beaten a fair way last month in a claimer; boasts a creditable four from nine record at this track; now down in class (in for $7.5k from $16k); definite chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	171/10	-
21/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	11/10	-
05/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	7/2	-
26/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	1/1	-
30/08/24	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	11/5	-
20/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	28/5	-

Weekend Buzz

Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 331435

6/1

Comment: Beaten fifth of seven 22 days ago when splitting two of these in a claimer; five wins from 22 here; cannot be ignored.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	111/10	-
15/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	51/10	-
24/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	12/1	-
04/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	58/5	-
17/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	29/2	-
24/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	13/10	-

Rumble Strip Ron

Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 776151

6/1

Comment: Claimed a second C&D win 42 days ago when successful by a head; passed over as has not been seen doing much trackwork recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	39/5	-
17/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	29/2	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	17/10	-
12/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	20/1	-
10/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	262/5	-
11/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	293/10	-

Hartstein

Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 252674

10/1

Comment: Had a couple of these behind him when fourth here in a claimer three weeks ago; four-time winner within the resume (from 6f-1m) but form has an up and down look to it; this looks a decent race so one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	131/10	-
15/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	17/1	-
24/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	133/10	-
11/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	279/10	-
17/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	19/5	-
24/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	29/10	-

Hey Eugene

Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 671423

Comment: Impressive record here of four wins from eight runs and performed at a higher level than this in his peak; respectable third in an optional claimer 24 days ago; drops to a $7.5k tag from $12.5k; leading claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/08/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	6/5	-
30/06/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	9/5	-
28/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	13/10	-
07/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	11/10	-
19/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	219/5	-
23/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	131/5	-

Pecks Not Bad

Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 23-556

Comment: Was held in sixth 22 days ago (problems in the gate at the start) in a claimer; hard enough to fancy in what appears to be a competitive contest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	114/5	-
15/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	31/5	-
24/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	93/10	-
16/07/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	7/2	-
25/06/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	13/10	-
04/06/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	1/1	-

Serendipitous

Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 287454

Comment: No threat to winner, G T Three Fifty, here two weeks ago (finished fourth) in a claimer; looking for his seventh career win; tag unaltered from last time ($7.5k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	43/2	-
10/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	61/10	-
19/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	719/10	-
26/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	81/5	-
11/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	11/10	-
25/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	3/5	-

Thistledown

18:20 - RESULT

Runners: 8

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: RUN VINICIUS is a firm selection. He finished ahead of Turkodancer, Music Mo and Bank On Frank when last seen and should be suited by the abundance of pace up front.

1st	5. Run Vinicius	4/5
3rd	7. Turkodancer	9/1

Run Vinicius

Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 32

4/5

Comment: Lightly raced (this just his third race); was on the premises (finished runner-up of nine) here over 6f (maiden special weight) when ahead of several of these rivals on debut for this handler two weeks ago; has to be feared.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
12/08/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	2 / 9	157/10	-
20/06/25	Belterra Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	3 / 5	146/5	-

Lucky's Prize

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: P-74533

10/3

Comment: Ran well to finish third (beaten 4l) over 6f here (maiden special weight) when ahead of Blue Blood Cowboy 16 days ago; latest effort was encouraging so must be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/08/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 10	24/5	-
09/07/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 8	33/10	-
21/06/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 12	133/10	-
21/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 7	29/1	-
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 7	213/10	-
09/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	P / 9	733/10	-

Paulding Flash

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 52535

15/2

Comment: Could not manage better than fifth over 5f at Mountaineer Park (maiden special weight) two weeks ago; improved form the last twice; hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 9	93/10	-
29/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 9	63/10	-
09/07/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 6	53/10	-
22/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 9	169/5	-
09/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 6	25/1	-

Turkodancer

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 7-82235

9/1

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/08/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 9	421/10	-
01/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	13/5	-
03/06/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 8	283/10	-
26/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 5	95/2	-
14/05/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	8 / 9	145/2	-
29/07/24	Thistledown / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	112/1	-

Bank On Frank

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

14/1

Comment: Held on his debut when behind three of these (6f, here) at 11-1 16 days ago; could improve from his debut but will need to.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
12/08/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	8 / 9	53/5	-

Blue Blood Cowboy

Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 454327

14/1

Comment: Finished seventh, beaten 20l, two weeks ago dropped back in distance behind Lucky's Prize, in a maiden special weight; without a win after 19 attempts but seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice; need to draw a line through his last run, but was second two starts back; ought to be competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/08/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 10	653/10	-
01/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 5	37/10	-
12/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	17/2	-
26/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 5	19/2	-
14/05/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 9	349/10	-
29/04/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 8	529/10	-

Striking Lad

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 4525-7

25/1

Comment: Beaten 18l in seventh over 5½f at Mountaineer Park (maiden claimer) on debut for this handler three weeks ago; yet to open his account after 13 starts; this is the only ride on the card for Roberto Perez; this represents a step up in class so others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	237/10	-
19/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	17/5	-
01/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	17/5	-
22/07/24	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 11	363/10	-
02/07/24	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 6	57/2	-
12/06/24	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 7	111/5	-

Music Mo

Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 6666

25/1

Comment: Beaten 21l here over 6f (maiden special weight) when separating a number of reopposing rivals two weeks ago; not had much racing - fifth outing here; one to note.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/08/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 9	1207/10	-
09/07/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 8	107/5	-
21/06/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 12	436/5	-
08/05/25	Belterra Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 6	121/10	-

Guess Im Just Good

Age/Wt: 3/8-7

Comment: The only newcomer in the field; workout history suggests fitness may not be an issue; should get involved with signs of encouragement in profile.

Thistledown

18:50 - RESULT

Runners: 8

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: KETTLE KISS looks the one to back. She could capitalise if the leaders go too fast and is proven at the trip, while Val's Twinstar and Twisted Justice could also have a role to play.

1st	8. Twisted Justice	2/1
2nd	7. Kettle Kiss	11/4
3rd	4. Val's Twinstar	9/1

Twisted Justice

Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 724224

2/1

Comment: Useful in this grade and consistent lately; split a number of these rivals in a claimer six weeks ago, form franked by next-time-out winner Cowgirl Sara; must be high on list as boasts the best speed figure posted by this field in the last 12 months.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	7/10	-
26/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	1/2	-
19/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	1/5	-
07/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	18/5	-
12/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	12/5	-
18/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	78/5	-

Kettle Kiss

Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 263525

11/4

Comment: Finished last of five in an allowance race upped to 1m1f 14 days ago; likes it here (three wins); big chance now dropping in class and finished second two runs ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/08/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	537/10	-
07/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	9/5	-
16/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	69/10	-
16/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	68/5	-
23/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	3/1	-
07/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	12/1	-

Better Half

Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 1-5765

9/2

Comment: Out of the frame (beaten 6l in fifth) in a claimer dropped back in distance when separating a number of reopposing rivals three weeks ago; has won three times from 6f up to 1m but been generally quiet since successful in an allowance race at Mahoning Valley in November; Timothy Hamm's runners are going great guns at the moment; others appeal more given many of her rivals are in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	157/10	-
16/07/25	Belterra Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	38/1	-
10/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	63/10	-
23/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	59/10	-
19/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	87/5	-
04/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	161/10	-

Mobil Memory

Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 324734

7/1

Comment: Her three wins have all been over this trip and she meets the required standard ability wise; a promoted fourth, finished fifth, in a claimer 21 days ago; didn't have the best of luck last time and entitled to respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	37/10	-
16/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	89/10	-
07/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	82/5	-
21/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	22/5	-
05/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	9/10	-
30/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	27/5	-

Val's Twinstar

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 1-5361

9/1

Comment: Has chalked up two wins from her last five; claimed a second C&D win two weeks ago when successful by three-quarters of a length; likely to go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	2/1	-
01/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	4/1	-
16/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	2/5	-
06/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	33/5	-
05/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	7/2	-
23/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	4/1	-

The Kid's Prayer

Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 555573

12/1

Comment: Creditable effort to finish third, beaten 1½l 21 days ago splitting Kettle Kiss, Mobil Memory and Better Half in a claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	34/1	-
16/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	291/10	-
26/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	241/10	-
07/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	89/2	-
21/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	227/10	-
05/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	99/5	-

Commissioner D

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 3-15216

12/1

Comment: Successful three times from 12 career runs; last of six in a claimer when behind four of these rivals 21 days ago; facing a testing assignment and not one to rely on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	127/10	-
08/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/2	-
16/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	67/10	-
26/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	51/10	-
28/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1/1	-
18/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	7/10	-

Cowgirl Sara

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 831481

16/1

Comment: C&D winner including when successful by 1½l 23 days ago; on target twice in her last four outings; deeper waters here (in for $16k here, $7.5k tag last time); despite that Thistledown success, is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/5	-
16/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	181/10	-
26/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	69/10	-
16/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	47/10	-
26/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	2/1	-
20/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	7/2	-

Thistledown

19:20 - RESULT

Runners: 6

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: BRIGHTER DAY looks set for a big run. He looks the form pick on the strength of his latest effort and can't be faulted for consistency.

1st	5. Brighter Day	11/8
2nd	6. Mister Mobil	7/2
3rd	1. Tempered Dream	5/1

Brighter Day

Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 421522

11/8

Comment: Finished ahead of four of these in a claimer when only just held three weeks ago; producing consistent form; every chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	14/5	-
15/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	83/10	-
24/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	16/5	-
28/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/10	-
14/05/25	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	4/5	-
02/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	28/5	-

Mister Mobil

Age/Wt: 8/8-7 F: 233643

7/2

Comment: Specialist here with nine wins; knocking at the door recently; solid third three weeks ago when separating a number of reopposing rivals in a claimer; others more persuasive as now looks to be past his prime.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	24/5	-
15/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	13/10	-
01/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	58/5	-
21/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	76/5	-
02/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	23/5	-
14/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	93/5	-

Tempered Dream

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 0-82531

5/1

Comment: Gained a 2l success in a claimer two weeks ago upped to this distance; despite that Thistledown success, one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	11/10	-
14/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	317/10	-
21/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	12/1	-
28/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	29/2	-
07/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	108/5	-
26/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	12 / 12	718/5	-

Relish the Ride

Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 6-53336

6/1

Comment: Knows this place inside out (six course wins) but not seen the winners' enclosure for a while now (last win in 2023); beaten 10l (sixth) in a claimer splitting Brighter Day, Mister Mobil and Red Chips three weeks ago; runs off the same tag as last time ($50k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	59/5	-
15/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	6/1	-
24/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	7/5	-
10/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	119/10	-
28/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	61/10	-
04/05/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 12	31/5	-

Red Chips

Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 211315

6/1

Comment: Split a number of these rivals in a claimer when fifth of nine upped to this trip three weeks ago; managed three wins in his last five outings; should go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	121/10	-
14/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	34/5	-
21/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	14/5	-
04/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	7/2	-
14/05/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 9	13/10	-
29/04/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 10	13/5	-

So That's That

Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 512717

15/2

Comment: Four of these rivals finished ahead of him upped to this distance 22 days ago when beaten 12l in a claimer; managed three wins in his last seven outings; should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	127/10	-
21/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	21/10	-
28/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	5/2	-
07/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	69/10	-
11/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	23/10	-
15/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	57/10	-

Shake the Frost

Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 5-1656

Comment: Behind three of these rivals when beaten 19l six weeks ago in a claimer; this is his grade; he's an attractive contender if finding his best form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	177/10	-
20/06/25	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	28/5	-
10/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	229/10	-
30/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	87/10	-
27/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	42/5	-
21/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	17/5	-

Thistledown

19:50 - RESULT

Runners: 6

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: BRIEF ENCOUNTER is fancied for this. She is expected to confirm placings after she got the better of Drill Blitz, Faithful Solution and Rosetta when last seen and should be suited by the abundance of pace up front.

1st	1. Rosetta	9/1
2nd	4. Queen Kitty	4/1
3rd	5. Drill Blitz	15/2

Brief Encounter

Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 58-472

4/5

Comment: Narrowly beaten and favourite in a claimer when she finished ahead of a number of these runners 17 days ago; the Timothy Hamm outfit is running hot currently; assuming she steps up from most recent effort then likely to be a contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	4/5	-
27/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	37/5	-
06/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	23/5	-
20/09/24	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 12	93/10	-
15/08/24	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	24/1	-
27/07/24	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	18/5	-

Queen Kitty

Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 123441

4/1

Comment: Managed two wins in her last six outings; claimed a second C&D win last Tuesday when successful by a head; has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals so ought to be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	1/5	-
06/08/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	36/5	-
14/07/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	93/5	-
24/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	108/5	-
07/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	9/5	-
22/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	3/10	-

Most Adorable

Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 522331

11/2

Comment: Scored by 3l in a claimer 21 days ago; may have to settle for supporting role despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	26/5	-
30/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	6/5	-
09/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	7/5	-
19/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	12/5	-
28/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	114/5	-
09/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	252/5	-

Drill Blitz

Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 133163

15/2

Comment: Solid performance to finish third at 14-1 two weeks ago when separating a number of reopposing rivals in a claimer; managed two wins in her last six outings.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	73/5	-
08/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	33/10	-
09/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	4/5	-
19/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	6/5	-
28/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	13/5	-
07/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 4	4/5	-

Rosetta

Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 441425

9/1

Comment: Not beaten too far when fifth here in a claimer when she was behind a few of these two weeks ago; one to consider as shown she can get her head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	29/5	-
08/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	12/5	-
16/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	21/1	-
14/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	2/5	-
28/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	21/10	-
09/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	34/5	-

Faithful Solution

Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 6-7534

12/1

Comment: Wins infrequently and form could be levelling off; split a number of these rivals in a claimer when fourth of eight 17 days ago; hard to see her doing much as a few rivals look in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	202/5	-
08/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	86/5	-
16/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	581/10	-
26/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	112/5	-
18/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	19/1	-
02/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	71/2	-

Mandolin Breeze

Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 7-6632

Comment: Has been consistent of late but doesn't win often; runner-up, not beaten that far (6-1) in a claimer three weeks ago; class dropper as runs for a $16k tag here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	6/1	-
01/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	9/1	-
27/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	179/5	-
06/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	144/5	-
13/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	232/5	-
04/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	121/10	-

Thistledown

20:20 - RESULT

Runners: 6

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: BIGPICLITTLEPIC looks the one to back. He should be able to confirm placings with Mor Stormy, Sgt York and My Valentino and ran with credit last time.

1st	2. Runaway Power	11/4
2nd	5. A Van On the Run	14/1
3rd	1. Bigpiclittlepic	7/4

Bigpiclittlepic

Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 364382

7/4

Comment: Outran 17-2 odds when a close runner-up over 6f here (allowance race) three weeks ago; clear chance as recent display was promising.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/08/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	43/5	-
21/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	413/10	-
06/06/25	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	293/10	-
12/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	147/10	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	37/5	-
03/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	3/2	-

Runaway Power

Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 342221

11/4

Comment: Signs of improvement on last two runs; broke his duck at the eighth attempt here over 6f (maiden special weight) 21 days ago; he shouldn't be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/08/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 7	2/5	-
14/07/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 6	3/5	-
24/06/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 7	4/5	-
17/05/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 8	17/5	-
30/04/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 6	61/10	-
30/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 6	27/5	-

Sgt York

Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 2-52244

4/1

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten 8l) three weeks ago in an allowance race; Ricardo Feliciano here for just this ride; he should go close as has been on the scene in the recent past.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/08/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	27/5	-
07/07/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	9/2	-
16/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	2/1	-
29/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	61/5	-
12/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	13/5	-
02/10/24	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	1/2	-

Mor Stormy

Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 223133

9/2

Comment: Generally consistent; split a number of these rivals three weeks ago when third of five in an allowance race; warrants respect as has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals and has proved he knows how to win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/08/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	123/10	-
07/07/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	94/5	-
24/06/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 7	7/5	-
17/05/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 8	5/2	-
30/04/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 6	119/10	-
30/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 6	96/5	-

My Valentino

Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 557-15

15/2

Comment: Behind several of these when last of five three weeks ago in an allowance race; has arguably shown improved form the last twice; he should go close if duplicating the form of his most recent win and was successful two starts back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/08/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	159/10	-
14/07/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 6	7/1	-
16/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 7	36/5	-
14/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 7	359/10	-
29/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 8	56/5	-

A Van On the Run

Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 434613

14/1

Comment: Solid run when third 20 days ago at Belterra Park in a claimer; has kicked on in his last couple of races.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/08/25	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	8/5	-
10/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 4	3/10	-
30/04/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 6	83/10	-
30/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 6	21/10	-
13/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 8	26/5	-
27/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 7	67/10	-

Thistledown

20:50 - RESULT

Runners: 6

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: CHOCTAW ZIP is hard to look beyond. He could capitalise if the leaders go too fast and has won over this C&D. Gunner Gabriel looks the biggest threat.

1st	6. Simply Valid	5/2
2nd	5. Choctaw Zip	10/3
3rd	1. Gunner Gabriel	10/3

Simply Valid

Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 5-51232

5/2

Comment: Achieved four wins at this venue and has been consistent of late; had three of these rivals behind him two weeks ago when only just held in an allowance race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/08/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	18/5	-
30/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	52/5	-
07/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	49/10	-
13/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	9/10	-
13/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	31/5	-
28/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	91/10	-

Gunner Gabriel

Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 66-154

10/3

Comment: Record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 5-13); fair effort when beaten 3½l in an allowance race (stumbled at the start) two weeks ago; easy to oppose as this is competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/08/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	26/5	-
30/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	33/5	-
03/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	22/5	-
22/06/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	41/10	-
07/06/24	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	23/5	-
10/05/24	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	37/10	-

Big Prankster

Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 3155-5

10/3

Comment: Behind three of these rivals on his debut for this trainer when not beaten too far two weeks ago in an allowance race; this is his level; capable if in the mood so should be thereabouts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/08/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	3/1	-
18/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	31/2	-
01/09/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	15/1	-
21/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	59/20	-
28/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	33/20	-
25/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	4 / 12	7/4	-

Choctaw Zip

Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 462163

10/3

Comment: Is a specialist at this distance; not beaten far when separating a number of reopposing rivals 14 days ago in an allowance race; form of the trainer is a plus; every chance as shown he can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/08/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	38/5	-
30/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	5/2	-
27/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	19/10	-
26/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	187/10	-
30/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	14/5	-
08/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	11/2	-

Mr Loooch

Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 175-52

6/1

Comment: Achieved five wins at this venue; creditable effort when 10-1 second last month in a claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	10/1	-
07/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	21/5	-
25/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	137/10	-
26/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	7 / 13	56/1	-
10/10/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	6/5	-
10/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	7/5	-

Gamboling Ghost

Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 324365

16/1

Comment: Came home fifth, beaten 19l, in a claimer last Wednesday; hard enough to fancy as this could be a hot race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	11/5	-
19/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	33/10	-
06/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	13/5	-
08/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 4	7/10	-
22/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	13/10	-
05/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 4	1/2	-

Thistledown

21:20 - RESULT

Runners: 7

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: Firm preference is for H. T. XENA. She bids for a second course success and could benefit if the front runners set off too quick. Datttsafancyfox is also respected.

1st	5. Timely Secret	9/2
2nd	2. Full Time Strutin	14/1
3rd	3. H. T. Xena	9/4

H. T. Xena

Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 884128

9/4

Comment: Held in eighth in a claimer last month; smart performer at one stage and she can be competitive at this level; trainer going well a plus; major player if duplicating the form of her most recent win and has won after a similar break previously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	3/1	-
17/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	5/2	-
21/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	29/5	-
03/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	51/10	-
30/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	183/5	-
07/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	109/10	-

Datttsafancyfox

Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 231586

5/2

Comment: Last of six 15 days ago in an optional claimer; a winner over C&D; can be a player at this level; now down in class (in for $5k from $8k); likely to be in contention as shown she can get her head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/08/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	251/10	-
11/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	17/2	-
21/05/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	8/1	-
07/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	27/10	-
22/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	12/5	-
06/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/2	-

Timely Secret

Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 1543P1

9/2

Comment: Has chalked up two wins from her last six; narrow 13-1 Thistledown claimer winner when beating Sabelle (third) and Blazing Zenna (fifth) two weeks ago; ought to be competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/1	-
28/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	P / 9	73/1	-
15/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	31/10	-
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	19/10	-
26/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	3/2	-
28/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	43/10	-

Sabelle

Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 666613

6/1

Comment: Not beaten far here over 5½f (claimer) when she wasn't far behind Timely Secret two weeks ago; boasts winning form over C&D.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	9/2	-
30/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	118/5	-
09/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	48/5	-
21/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	183/5	-
03/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	57/10	-
26/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	17/1	-

Battle Tested

Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 342265

15/2

Comment: Finished last of five here over 1m (claimer) in April; has winning track form; in for the same tag ($5k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	5/2	-
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	23/10	-
10/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	11/10	-
28/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	17/5	-
24/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	36/5	-
06/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	11/2	-

Blazing Zenna

Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 866725

9/1

Comment: Creditable fifth, beaten 3l, of six when behind the reopposing Timely Secret 17 days ago in a claimer; course specialist (four wins) but may have reached limits of her ability; others appeal more as not in the habit of winning recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	116/5	-
17/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	907/10	-
03/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	246/5	-
31/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	127/5	-
12/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	207/5	-
12/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	316/5	-

Full Time Strutin

Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 467676

14/1

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	236/5	-
28/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	987/10	-
09/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	423/10	-
30/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	131/10	-
03/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	209/10	-
04/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	37/2	-