Thistledown

17:50 - RESULT

Runners: 7

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: Firm preference is for ICE BLAST. He is a C&D winner and could see the likely strong pace tee things up nicely for him, while Royal Dragoon is one to take seriously.

1st	3. Ice Blast	4/5
2nd	7. Dark Baron	11/2
3rd	4. Royal Dragoon	5/1

Ice Blast

Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 332441

4/5

Comment: Boosted C&D record to three from 11 last month; stable is ticking along nicely; jockey does well from inside draws here so is a very interesting runner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/09/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	1/2	-
21/08/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	23/5	-
07/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	12/5	-
08/07/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	7/2	-
21/06/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	191/10	-
04/06/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	53/10	-

Kadesh

Age/Wt: 8/8-7 F: 124426

9/2

Comment: Finished behind Ice Blast in an optional claimer (muddy track) when last of six (bumped at the start) six weeks ago; can be a player at this level and better than this level in his pomp; knows how to win so ought to be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/08/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	51/5	-
10/07/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/5	-
02/06/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	18/5	-
08/05/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	9/2	-
11/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	1/1	-
26/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	7/10	-

Royal Dragoon

Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 732155

5/1

Comment: Finished last of five in a claimer a week ago; a winner over C&D; better than this level in his pomp; now eased in the grades (in for $7.5k); possibilities as should be sharper for his recent return to action.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/09/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	23/2	-
03/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	111/10	-
12/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	59/10	-
22/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	29/5	-
01/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	32/5	-
27/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	83/2	-

Dark Baron

Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 17P432

11/2

Comment: All three career wins have been at this trip and normally pretty consistent; behind Ice Blast in a claimer when runner-up at 14-1 (beaten just under 3l) last month.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/09/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	72/5	-
18/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	237/10	-
08/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	73/2	-
22/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	P / 7	233/10	-
05/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	11/1	-
01/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	101/5	-

Broadway Sky

Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 425255

14/1

Comment: All his winning form has come at Mahoning Valley (five successes); beaten 12l when fifth of six at Presque Isle Downs over 1m½f (allowance race) last month; cannot be ignored as finished second at Mountaineer Park three runs ago and his peak speed figure over the past year puts him clear.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/09/25	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	73/2	-
03/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	221/5	-
13/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	23/5	-
08/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	12/5	-
17/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	9/1	-
27/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	57/10	-

Montauk Cove

Age/Wt: 12/8-7 F: 155127

20/1

Comment: Not disgraced when seventh over 6f here (claimer) 13 days ago; a C&D winner; a few rivals look in good form so this looks an uphill struggle.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/09/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	144/5	-
17/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/1	-
30/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	193/10	-
12/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	117/10	-
26/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	57/10	-
24/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	3/1	-

Napa Dude

Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 496651

25/1

Comment: Aiming for a third C&D win after his success here 23 days ago; now moved up in the grades (in for $7.5k); despite that Thistledown success, hard to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/09/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	62/5	-
26/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	224/5	-
05/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	159/5	-
27/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	85/2	-
01/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	771/10	-
29/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	441/10	-

Thistledown

18:20 - RESULT

Runners: 5

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: MALICED gets a firm vote. She is looking to improve her already excellent record at this distance, while May Mays Castle and Miss Shady are among the dangers.

1st	6. Maliced	4/5
2nd	2. Special Beach	5/1
3rd	3. Miss Shady	5/1

Maliced

Age/Wt: 8/8-7 F: 353446

4/5

Comment: Held when sixth of seven 42 days ago in an optional claimer; successful 12 times from 63 career starts (5½f-1m½f) and one-time useful performer; in for a $5k tag so down in class ($12.5k last time); could be hard to beat based on the pick of her form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/08/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	293/10	-
11/06/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	73/5	-
22/05/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	35/2	-
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	-

Full Time Strutin

Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 767622

9/2

Comment: Was on the premises (finished second of six) in a claimer last month; has scored over C&D.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/09/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	69/5	-
28/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	101/5	-
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	-

Special Beach

Age/Wt: 8/8-7 F: 344353

5/1

Comment: Third but only beaten just over 1l 21 days ago in a claimer; last won over C&D in 2021 and could be at the extent of her ability; now looks to be past her prime and hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/09/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	17/5	-
26/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	37/10	-
05/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	27/10	-
18/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	51/5	-
13/05/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	83/10	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	19/5	-

Miss Shady

Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 653622

5/1

Comment: Has won previously at this course; admirably consistent; ran encouragingly when 2½l second here over 5½f (claimer) last week; has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals so has claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/09/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/5	-
14/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	11/5	-
07/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	146/5	-
21/05/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	99/10	-
11/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	51/10	-
02/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	27/10	-

Polyester Bride

Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 764354

9/1

Comment: Fourth last Monday, only beaten 1½l, at Mountaineer Park (sloppy track) in a claimer; a winner on eight occasions from 5½f to 1m but may not have any more improvement left; class riser as runs for a $5k tag here; been struggling to get her head in front recently so others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	27/5	-
01/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	89/5	-
18/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	10/1	-
05/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	23/10	-
28/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	129/10	-
07/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	52/5	-

May Mays Castle

Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 216636

Comment: Last of six when favourite 51 days ago in a claimer; has been consistent of late; has scored over C&D; concern she might not be fully tuned up so looks an unlikely winner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	9/10	-
01/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	57/2	-
17/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	8/1	-
29/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	4/1	-
05/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	17/1	-
23/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	244/5	-

Thistledown

18:50 - RESULT

Runners: 6

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: BOSABROTHER is top of the list. He looks to have a form edge on the strength of his latest place and can confirm superiority with My Paisan, Sammy's Halo and Ringthatbell who were behind him when last seen.

1st	6. Bosabrother	1/1
2nd	5. Sammy's Halo	11/4
3rd	1. Ringthatbell	7/1

Bosabrother

Age/Wt: 2/8-6 F: 72

1/1

Comment: Close up second when ahead of a couple of these last month in a maiden special weight; difficult to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
12/09/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 9	25/2	-
25/08/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 8	43/10	-

Sammy's Halo

Age/Wt: 2/8-6 F: 548

11/4

Comment: Yet to get off the mark in three attempts (fourth his best finish); could not manage better than eighth in a maiden special weight splitting Bosabrother, My Paisan and Ringthatbell last month; easy to see him making an impression.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/09/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	41/10	-
25/08/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	33/5	-
06/08/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 9	7/1	-

Cricklewood

Age/Wt: 2/8-6

6/1

Comment: Makes competitive race debut; sire has produced lots of sprint winners; whether he'll be sufficiently clued up remains to be seen so the advice is to watch the betting.

Ringthatbell

Age/Wt: 2/8-6 F: 269

7/1

Comment: Last of nine when he was behind a few of these last month in a maiden special weight; second at Belterra Park three months ago and should prove competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/09/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	63/5	-
06/08/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 9	131/10	-
25/06/25	Belterra Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 4	7/2	-

My Paisan

Age/Wt: 2/8-6 F: 87

9/1

Comment: Beaten 13l last month splitting Bosabrother, Sammy's Halo and Ringthatbell in a maiden special weight; hard to make a case.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
12/09/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 9	753/10	-
25/08/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 8	149/5	-

Bad Boy Roy

Age/Wt: 2/8-6

14/1

Comment: First competitive racecourse experience; should have speed for this if taking after sire; a line drawn through unless betting signals are positive as trackwork has not been very encouraging.

Thistledown

19:20 - RESULT

Runners: 5

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: HOLIDAYS ARMY BRAT has an obvious shout. She makes plenty of appeal on the strength of a good latest effort and is a one-time course winner.

1st	3. Holidays Army Brat	1/1
2nd	4. Parlay Charlie	15/2
3rd	5. Flashy N	5/2

Holidays Army Brat

Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 562222

1/1

Comment: On the premises when second of five in an allowance race (sloppy track) a week ago; a course winner; normally pretty consistent; holds leading claims as peak figure in the past year is the best in the field and lots of promise in her latest performance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/09/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	3/2	-
01/09/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 3	11/10	-
21/08/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 4	7/10	-
14/07/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	42/5	-
25/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	27/5	-
03/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	28/5	-

Flashy N

Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 6-56221

5/2

Comment: Searching for her third career win; aiming for a third C&D win after her success here last month; the stable is going well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/09/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	2/5	-
21/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	19/5	-
27/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 4	8/5	-
20/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	68/1	-
05/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	61/2	-
26/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	61/5	-

Saltmakeshersweet

Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 231124

7/2

Comment: Has maintained her consistent level of form and has a C&D record of three wins from nine starts; fair effort (beaten 2½l), finished ahead of Tale Of The Lyon 44 days ago in a claimer; can be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	6/5	-
08/07/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 4	8/5	-
10/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/2	-
28/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	21/10	-
07/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	7/10	-
23/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	1/5	-

Parlay Charlie

Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 501314

15/2

Comment: Has won over C&D; has chalked up two wins from her last four; last of four last month in an allowance race; is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/09/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 4	16/1	-
26/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	87/10	-
15/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	7/2	-
18/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	1/1	-
03/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	4/1	-
06/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	13/2	-

Tale of the Lyon

Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 162145

16/1

Comment: Behind Saltmakeshersweet in a claimer when last of five 44 days ago; has won previously at this course; managed two wins in her last six outings; concern she might not be fully tuned up so one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	81/5	-
08/07/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 4	27/5	-
16/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	26/5	-
19/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	29/10	-
03/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	47/5	-
24/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	9/2	-

Thistledown

19:50 - RESULT

Runners: 6

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: SCIOTO is strongly fancied to come out on top. He is expected to confirm placings after he got the better of Glory Reigns, Motown Dream and Rivers Of Wealth when last seen.

1st	2. Glory Reigns	5/2
2nd	3. Scioto	9/4
3rd	1. Motown Dream	9/2

Scioto

Age/Wt: 2/8-6 F: 43

9/4

Comment: Not beaten far in a maiden special weight when in front of three of these last month; related to Stakes winner What A Rush; plenty of appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
12/09/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 9	22/5	-
13/08/25	Belterra Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	4 / 6	7/5	-

Glory Reigns

Age/Wt: 2/8-6 F: 24

5/2

Comment: Split a number of these rivals in a maiden special weight three weeks ago; should prove competitive as market vibes last time suggest he is capable of better.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
12/09/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 9	8/5	-
25/08/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 8	65/2	-

Chasing Orion

Age/Wt: 2/8-6

11/4

Comment: Trainer does well here with debutants.

Motown Dream

Age/Wt: 2/8-6 F: 835

9/2

Comment: Solid run when fifth three weeks ago splitting Scioto, Glory Reigns and Rivers Of Wealth in a maiden special weight; has shown glimpses of ability recently and looks like a player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/09/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	28/5	-
25/08/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	69/5	-
06/08/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	8 / 9	124/5	-

Rascal Flash

Age/Wt: 2/8-6

10/1

Comment: Robert Gorham newcomers always need to be taken seriously at Thistledown; competitive shout with signs of encouragement in profile and his sire is a speed influence.

Rivers of Wealth

Age/Wt: 2/8-6 F: 966

20/1

Comment: Comfortably beaten finishing sixth in a maiden special weight when he was behind a few of these last month; hard to see him involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/09/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	507/10	-
25/08/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	276/5	-
06/08/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	9 / 9	289/5	-

Thistledown

20:20 - RESULT

Runners: 5

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: WILLFUL DESIRE is the pick of these. She is taken to enhance a fine record at this sort of trip and has a healthy career strike-rate. Living In Style is another to consider.

1st	5. Mali Bali	6/5
2nd	4. Timely Secret	11/2
3rd	1. Living in Style	9/2

Mali Bali

Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 514221

6/5

Comment: Won a claimer by just over 5l last month; successful twice in her last five starts; in for the same tag ($5k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/09/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	12/5	-
26/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	21/10	-
05/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	27/10	-
01/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	93/5	-
03/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	14/5	-
28/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	6/1	-

Willful Desire

Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 156836

11/4

Comment: Finished last of six at Monmouth Park five weeks ago in a claimer; admirable career strike-rate (eight from 29 to date); claiming value now drops to $5k; peak figure in the past year is the best in the field so is a big player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	11/5	-
27/07/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	41/10	-
15/06/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	19/5	-
13/05/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	8/5	-
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	38/5	-
07/02/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	5/4	-

Living in Style

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 148251

9/2

Comment: Has chalked up two wins from her last six; scored narrowly in a claimer 36 days ago; likely to go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	2/1	-
05/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	13/10	-
01/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	227/10	-
18/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	343/10	-
28/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	17/5	-
19/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	77/5	-

Timely Secret

Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 543P11

11/2

Comment: Bidding for hat-trick and has managed six wins from 29 career runs; won a claimer by 2l 34 days ago; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role despite that win at Thistledown.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	31/10	-
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	-

Miss Athletic

Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 137186

7/1

Comment: Has chalked up three wins from her last seven; this C&D holds no fears; last of six in an optional claimer (dropped to this trip) two weeks ago; meeting some horses in good form and not one to rely on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/09/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	91/5	-
05/08/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	143/10	-
14/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	28/5	-
18/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	111/10	-
26/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	19/2	-
28/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	18/5	-

Thistledown

20:50 - RESULT

Runners: 0

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: WINNER ONLY

Verdict: HIDDEN RANSOM is strongly fancied to come out on top. He has got a win to his name and has won over this C&D, while Smoocher is another for the shortlist.

Hidden Ransom

Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 4-31U7

Comment: Finished seventh, beaten 9l, 42 days ago in an allowance race; grade looks suitable; first run in claiming company; every chance as shown he can get his head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/08/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	129/10	-
03/07/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	U / 5	49/10	-
12/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	17/10	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	41/5	-
29/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	3/10	-
23/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	29/10	-

Smoocher

Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 3-64463

Comment: Split Rambler and Gretchens Mane Man last month when dropped down to 6f on debut for this handler in a claimer; wins infrequently; encouragement to be gleaned from latest effort so can figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/09/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	13/5	-
13/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	223/10	-
17/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	37/5	-
28/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	116/5	-
04/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	41/5	-
23/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	23/5	-

Drilin' for Gems

Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 35-565

Comment: Stumbled at the start in a claimer when beaten 17l (fifth of six) in June; others more appealing as has not been seen doing much trackwork recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	81/10	-
14/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	23/10	-
24/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	24/5	-
03/10/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	3/5	-
16/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	193/10	-
05/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1/2	-

Blessednotlucky

Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 6-22118

Comment: Finished last of eight (Mountaineer Park) in July on first outing for new trainer in an allowance race; managed two wins in his last three outings; workout history raises concerns this race may be needed so only limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	103/10	-
26/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	1/5	-
01/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 10	4/5	-
19/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	1/1	-
14/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	2/5	-
28/11/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 8	7/10	-

Gretchens Mane Man

Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 0-66144

Comment: Not beaten too far (3½l) in a claimer when not far behind Rambler (runner-up) and Smoocher (third) last month; in for the same $7.5k tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/09/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	17/10	-
12/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	53/5	-
07/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	2/1	-
08/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	133/10	-
15/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	163/10	-
19/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	12 / 12	333/5	-

Rambler

Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 4-12P52

Comment: Finished ahead of two of these rivals over 6f here (claimer) when only just held three weeks ago; should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/09/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	17/5	-
06/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	27/10	-
03/07/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	P / 5	15/1	-
27/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	27/10	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	49/1	-
11/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	41/5	-

Thistledown

21:20 - RESULT

Runners: 7

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: OVERLOAD looks the one to back. He is chasing a second win over this C&D and can reverse last time's placings with Midnight Voyage.

1st	1. Serendipitous	9/1
2nd	3. Biscuits and Grits	10/3
3rd	6. El Marro	9/1

Midnight Voyage

Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 757242

2/1

Comment: Solid effort when 13-1 runner-up over 6f here (claimer) finished just ahead of Overload last month; career record shows his ability to win (wins-runs record of 3-14); should get involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/09/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	66/5	-
14/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	41/10	-
16/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	22/5	-
26/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	29/10	-
12/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	23/5	-
26/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	49/2	-

Pecks Not Bad

Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 3-5561

11/4

Comment: Scored narrowly in a claimer three weeks ago, returning to winning ways; James Jackson's runners are going great guns at the moment; should give it a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/09/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	4/5	-
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	-

Biscuits and Grits

Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 371346

10/3

Comment: Finished sixth, beaten 12l, two weeks ago in a claimer; knows how to win here; peak figure in the past year is the best in the field so needs considering.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/09/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	29/10	-
12/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	4/5	-
07/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	5/1	-
21/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	21/10	-
30/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	191/10	-
12/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	33/10	-

Serendipitous

Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 745455

9/1

Comment: Finished tailed off last month (bumped at the start) in an optional claimer; he has a shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/09/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	188/5	-
29/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	23/5	-
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	-

Overload

Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 136346

9/1

Comment: Finished behind Midnight Voyage last month (stumbled at the start) when beaten 14l (sixth of eight) in a claimer; winner of three races at this venue; clear chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/09/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	157/10	-
29/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	13/5	-
11/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	33/5	-
17/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	1/1	-
26/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	51/10	-
04/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/10	-

El Marro

Age/Wt: 8/8-7 F: 345635

9/1

Comment: Split Show Sliding Home (fourth) and Biscuits And Grits (sixth) over 6f here (claimer) when beaten 9l in fifth 13 days ago; likes it here (three wins); hard to see him involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/09/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	293/10	-
29/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	83/5	-
13/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	379/10	-
25/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	351/10	-
04/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	137/10	-
07/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	37/5	-

Show Sliding Home

Age/Wt: 11/8-7 F: 782554

12/1

Comment: Finished in front of El Marro and Biscuits And Grits when beaten 7l in fourth last month in a claimer; course specialist (six wins); others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/09/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	389/5	-
29/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	66/5	-
11/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	36/5	-
17/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	29/2	-
21/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	109/5	-
22/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	39/10	-