Mountaineer

00:00

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 5f 0y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SHE'S ALL ABOUT IT appeals based on the strength of her latest effort and could see the likely strong pace tee things up nicely for her. Also of interest is Shuler Gray.

Shuler Gray

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: John Shuler Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 50558

Comment: This now her sixth attempt to get off the mark; beaten 12l in eighth in a maiden claimer at Charles Town upped to 6½f last month; should go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	92/5	-
08/03/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	287/10	-
28/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	237/5	-
31/01/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	219/5	-
19/01/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	99/5	-

Spuns Kitten

Jockey: Brandon Whitacre Trainer: John Shuler Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 0

Comment: Seemed to find life tough on her debut four weeks ago despite blinkers (Charles Town, 6½f); work to do with Shuler Gray (eighth) on that showing; can be in the thick of things if giving a more streetwise showing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	10 / 10	236/5	-

Angie's Journey

Jockey: Alejandro Gomez Trainer: Stephani Norris Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 8-

Comment: Finished last of eight on her debut over C&D at 28-1 six months ago; could improve although needs to.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
06/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 8	152/5	-

Lastshotatlightnin

Jockey: Edgar Paucar Trainer: J Baird Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 5334-

Comment: Has raised her game the last twice; respectable fourth when close behind She's All About It in November (sloppy track) in a maiden special weight; could go well if building on most recent effort.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 5	19/5	-
16/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	73/10	-
23/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	5/1	-
10/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	2/1	-
30/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	56/5	-
19/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	97/10	-

She's All About It

Jockey: Gaddiel Martinez Trainer: Leland Hayes Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 42222-

Comment: Just touched off in December in a maiden special weight; consistent lately and has taken a step forward the last twice; every chance as latest run was an encouraging one.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	4/5	-
11/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 5	4/5	-
16/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	27/10	-
23/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	18/5	-
10/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	5/2	-
22/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	7/5	-

Zen Nation

Jockey: Agustin Bracho Trainer: Jami Poole Age/Wt: 3/8-4

Comment: Trainer gets debut winners here; overlooked unless the market says otherwise with others looking more obvious on paper.

Way Of Appeal

Jockey: Ricardo Barrios Trainer: Khalil Cady Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 5643-

Comment: Has taken a step forward the last twice but yet to open her account after 15 starts; comfortably beaten finishing third (11l) in November in a maiden claimer; faces a tougher assignment this time so makes little appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	89/10	-
19/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	21/10	-
09/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	817/10	-
23/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	14/5	-
22/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	29/10	-
17/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 5	5/2	-

Hold Dem

Jockey: Jason Simpson Trainer: Joseph Pyke Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 85659

Comment: Yet to get off the mark and losing run stands at 14; finished last of nine in a maiden claimer last month at Charles Town upped to 7f; others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	367/10	-
08/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	377/10	-
14/02/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	283/10	-
06/02/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	181/10	-
16/01/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	307/10	-
13/12/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	62/1	-

Marsala

Jockey: Luis Negron Trainer: Julie Stansbury Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 827

Comment: Out of the frame (beaten 9l in seventh) when close behind Hold Dem in March at Charles Town in a maiden claimer; has shown some ability on occasion and has a shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	33/10	-
20/02/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	12/5	-
11/01/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	37/1	-

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Mountaineer

00:25

Runners: 10 Distance: 0m 5f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MISS JANE PLANAR likes to stalk the early speed and can reverse last time's placings with Fernando's Gold. Union Branch is another for the shortlist.

Prince Jeremy

Jockey: Alejandro Gomez Trainer: Jami Poole Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 4

Comment: Didn't offer much on his debut in course maiden claimer over 6f at 20-1 a week ago; possible improver with outing under his belt although has plenty to find given likely tougher test.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	4 / 6	193/10	-

All Roads To Denis

Jockey: Jason Simpson Trainer: Devan Ewell Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 4636-6

Comment: Finished sixth but wasn't beaten too far (7l) over 4½f here (maiden special weight) splitting Fernando's Gold, Miss Jane Planar and Union Branch 27 days ago; yet to get off the mark and losing run stands at 23; not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	114/5	-
05/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	33/10	-
28/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	43/5	-
13/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	234/5	-
24/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 5	9/2	-
11/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	41/10	-

Fernando's Gold

Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez Trainer: Geoffrey Dixon Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 322-2

Comment: Finished ahead of four of these last month when involved in the finish in a maiden special weight; improved form the last twice and has maintained his consistent level of form; latest effort was encouraging so is respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	8/1	-
26/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	2/1	-
01/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	161/10	-
10/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	67/2	-
01/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	174/5	-
20/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	87/10	-

Alwaysabiggerbear

Jockey: Jairo Hernandez Trainer: J Baird Age/Wt: 3/8-4

Comment: Related to One Violent Affair (winner from 7f up to 1m½f); having first race; overlooked unless the market says otherwise as he may come unstuck against experienced rivals.

Zealous Storm

Jockey: Agustin Bracho Trainer: Jami Poole Age/Wt: 3/8-4

Comment: Course debutants for this stable have to be taken seriously; related to True Purpose, winning form over 5f-7f; this doesn't look easy against experienced rivals so the betting may be the best guide.

Miss Jane Planar

Jockey: Brandon Whitacre Trainer: John Shuler Age/Wt: 3/7-13 F: 653

Comment: Couldn't quite get the job done when 11-10 third (problems in the gate at the start) last month in a maiden special weight; she is the only female runner; strong contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	11/10	-
28/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	274/5	-
01/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	443/10	-

Union Branch

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: John Shuler Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 7064

Comment: Creditable effort to finish fourth, beaten just under 3l dropped back in distance last month when separating a number of reopposing rivals in a maiden special weight; should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	149/10	-
28/02/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	393/10	-
01/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	224/5	-
18/01/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	111/5	-

I'm Great Two

Jockey: Edgar Paucar Trainer: J Baird Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 53-69

Comment: Yet to get off the mark and losing run stands at nine; broke in air at the start over 7f at Charles Town (maiden claimer, behind Union Branch) when tailed off in February; concern he might not be fully tuned up so others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/02/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	281/10	-
01/02/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	101/10	-
05/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	129/10	-
28/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	101/5	-
07/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	378/5	-
01/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	429/10	-

Dancing King

Jockey: Ricardo Barrios Trainer: Jennifer Johnson Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 75-

Comment: Behind K's Red Bull in a maiden special weight when beaten 22l (fifth of six) in December; has had some time off; readily passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
03/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 6	373/10	-
21/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 7	441/10	-

K's Red Bull

Jockey: Luis Negron Trainer: Kevin Fletcher Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 3-7

Comment: Finished behind several of these rivals 27 days ago when seventh of nine in a maiden special weight; could be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 9	32/5	-
03/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 6	43/10	-

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Mountaineer

00:50

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: CANDY INVASION is expected to get the job done. He had the reopposing Krug behind last time and has proved he can get his head in front.

Candy Invasion

Jockey: Yuri Yaranga Trainer: Shane Spiess Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 1-8683

Comment: A winner over this C&D; a couple of recent creditable course runs to his name; not disgraced in third (Mahoning Valley) where just ahead of Krug last month in a claimer; big chance if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success and has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	27/10	-
12/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	89/10	-
12/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	67/5	-
08/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	114/5	-
17/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	4/1	-
14/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	62/5	-

That Khenny

Jockey: Jairo Hernandez Trainer: Eddie Clouston Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 44177

Comment: Last of seven (muddy track) upped to this distance on his first start for this trainer two weeks ago in a claimer; admirable career strike-rate (seven from 34 to date); others have more pressing claims as now looks to be past his prime.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	21/10	-
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	51/10	-
25/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	6/5	-
13/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	103/10	-
27/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	28/5	-
28/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	37/10	-

Krug

Jockey: Alejandro Gomez Trainer: Jose Lopez Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 1-97663

Comment: Out of the frame (beaten 7l in third) in a claimer (muddy track) when well behind Writeitontheice here 12 days ago; has won at this course; others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	37/2	-
27/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	137/5	-
01/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	93/5	-
04/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	31/5	-
27/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	41/5	-
03/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	17/10	-

Writeitontheice

Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez Trainer: Justin Wade Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 9-071

Comment: Came out on top by 2l in a claimer when Krug and That Khenny were behind him upped to this trip on debut outing for new trainer (muddy track) 12 days ago; he's an attractive contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	49/10	-
28/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	86/5	-
18/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	3461/100	-
20/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	477/50	-
07/09/24	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	43/10	-
24/08/24	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	393/10	-

Franco

Jockey: Ricardo Barrios Trainer: William Witherow Age/Wt: 11/8-11 F: 534-61

Comment: Three-time C&D winner, including 14 days ago when finishing ahead of eight rivals (11-2); a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and there are better alternatives here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	11/2	-
21/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	111/5	-
09/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	23/5	-
02/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	33/10	-
12/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	18/5	-
10/10/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	29/10	-

Textpectation

Jockey: Brandon Tapara Trainer: Javier Morzan Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 77133

Comment: Finished third but only beaten just under 2l a week ago in a claimer; running consistently; possesses winning form at this track; his best looks to be behind him and one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	5/2	-
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	32/5	-
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	873/10	-
28/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	149/2	-
14/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	623/10	-
21/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	129/2	-

Bad Little Beast

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Michelle Winters Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 6462

Comment: Was thereabouts (second of six, 25-1) at Thistledown last month in a claimer; better than this level in his pomp; poses a threat if confirming promise shown last time and sights are lowered reflected by lower claiming tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	127/5	-
30/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	41/2	-
03/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	189/10	-
11/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	27/5	-
28/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	201/10	-
26/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	33/10	-

Hagler

Jockey: Fredy Peltroche Trainer: Timothy Collins Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 96-644

Comment: One-time useful operator and a multiple C&D winner; gave it a good shot when a close fourth (Charles Town) 30 days ago in a claimer; has to be respected if building on most recent effort and lower claiming tag should make this easier.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	9/1	-
22/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	451/10	-
28/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	64/5	-
10/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	4/1	-
22/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	19/10	-
02/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	23/10	-

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Mountaineer

01:15

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 4f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: NOBLE GASTON is a strong fancy. He makes appeal on the strength of his most recent run and is taken to confirm the placings after finishing ahead of Sir Aggravator latest.

Shadow Tracer

Jockey: Andrew Ramgeet Trainer: James Jackson Age/Wt: 11/8-11 F: 4/24-5

Comment: Admirable career strike-rate (17 from 68 to date); not beaten too far when fifth here (sloppy track) last month in a claimer; he should go close if reproducing his best back form and in off a lower claiming tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	18/5	-
20/05/24	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	37/10	-
08/05/24	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	83/10	-
10/10/23	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	12/5	-
27/09/23	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	6/5	-
29/08/23	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	17/5	-

Rescue Five

Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez Trainer: Marcus Kocijan Age/Wt: 10/8-11 F: 53-64

Comment: Five-time course winner; fair effort when beaten just under 4l in a claimer (muddy track) two weeks ago; not a great record second time out after a break and only limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	28/5	-
15/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	3/1	-
28/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	11/5	-
19/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	287/10	-
05/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	3/2	-
22/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	53/5	-

Town Jak

Jockey: Brandon Whitacre Trainer: L Cox Age/Wt: 9/8-11 F: 5255-

Comment: Comfortably beaten finishing fifth at Finger Lakes over 1m½f (claimer) six months ago; perhaps looks to have to reached his ceiling; tag drops from $5k to $4k here; returning from a layoff here; may have to settle for supporting role as no longer in his pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/11/24	Finger Lakes / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	28/1	-
05/11/24	Finger Lakes / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	27/1	-
22/10/24	Finger Lakes / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	5/1	-
09/10/24	Finger Lakes / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	22/1	-
23/09/24	Finger Lakes / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	114/5	-
11/09/24	Finger Lakes / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	7/1	-

Sir Aggravator

Jockey: Jairo Hernandez Trainer: Eddie Clouston Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 382-4

Comment: Hasn't won for a while and may have reached limits of his ability; didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten 8l) in a claimer last month, behind Noble Gaston; now looks to be past his prime and others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	17/10	-
12/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	23/10	-
17/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	17/10	-
24/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	2/5	-
10/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	13/10	-
22/05/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	3/5	-

Cajun Fun

Jockey: Fredy Peltroche Trainer: Timothy Collins Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 88-2

Comment: Ran well to finish second (beaten just over 4l) 31 days ago at Charles Town in a claimer; all his winning form has come at Charles Town (three successes) but is a specialist at this trip; has possibilities.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	73/10	-
03/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	169/5	-
28/03/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	64/5	-
22/02/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	11/5	-
28/01/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	9/5	-
06/01/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/5	-

Little Big

Jockey: Yuri Yaranga Trainer: Kim Schneider Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 4567-

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten 6l) in a claimer in November; winner of three starts (range of trips from 6f to 1m) but perhaps looks to have to reached his ceiling; returns from an absence here; hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	157/10	-
06/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	329/10	-
17/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	347/10	-
09/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	31/2	-
24/09/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	239/10	-
04/09/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	117/10	-

Noble Gaston

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Eddie Clouston Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 6-9632

Comment: Better than this level in his pomp; good effort when close up; closely matched with Sir Aggravator on that running last month in a claimer; leading contender if building on last performance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	19/10	-
20/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	11/10	-
07/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	13/10	-
24/02/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	133/10	-
02/10/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	7/2	-
21/09/24	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	63/5	-

Prize Fighter

Jockey: Luis Negron Trainer: Timothy Shanley Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 4-5745

Comment: Has won at this course; not far behind Cajun Fun when fifth (Charles Town) last month in a claimer; should be thereabouts if replicating best previous efforts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	11/10	-
20/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	76/5	-
01/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	15/1	-
19/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	52/5	-
15/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	17/10	-
06/12/24	Charles Town / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	24/1	-

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2nd Favourite

Mountaineer

01:40

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: JAMMERSNEXTATTACK gets a firm vote. She was behind Legacy Trail latest but can now overturn placings and will benefit for having had racecourse experience.

Unalakleet

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Claudie Godsey Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 238

Comment: Had three of these ahead of her here over 4½f (maiden special weight) on debut for new trainer when beaten 13l (eighth of nine) last month; running on dirt for the first time; has shown some ability on occasion and should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	29/10	-
09/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	233/100	-
25/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	241/100	-

Kim's Money

Jockey: Yuri Yaranga Trainer: Claudie Godsey Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 065624

Comment: Split a number of these rivals in a maiden special weight last month when fourth of nine on debut for this trainer; winless with run of consecutive defeats standing at eight; first run on dirt.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	18/5	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	21/4	-
09/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	1039/100	-
13/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	601/20	-
29/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	503/20	-
01/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	543/50	-

Jaantje

Jockey: Charle Oliveros Trainer: Oswaldo Urbaneja Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 334

Comment: Missed the frame (beaten 12l into fourth) at Gulfstream Park over 6f (maiden claimer) last Thursday; some promise; closest she has come to winning after three starts was a third; a bit unlucky last time and likely to be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	59/5	-
19/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	217/10	-
23/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	112/5	-

Canon Trail

Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez Trainer: Jennifer Johnson Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 30-6

Comment: Three-race maiden but has managed to finish third; beaten 15l over 6f here (maiden special weight) 14 days ago; others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	483/10	-
28/12/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 12	1819/20	-
02/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	163/10	-

Jammersnextattack

Jockey: Brandon Tapara Trainer: Eric Reed Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 4-

Comment: Some way behind the third, Legacy Trail, over C&D when held on her debut at 13-5 in July; has had some time off; could be hard to beat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
31/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 6	13/5	-

Buxtehude

Jockey: Alejandro Gomez Trainer: Jennifer Johnson Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 75-8

Comment: Tried in blinkers over 6f here (maiden special weight) when last of eight (behind Canon Trail) two weeks ago; yet to finish better than fifth in her three races; difficult to build a solid case for her.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	101/2	-
06/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	284/5	-
13/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	42/5	-

Dont Compress

Jockey: Ricardo Barrios Trainer: Denis Cluley Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 2233-6

Comment: Split a number of these rivals over 4½f here (maiden special weight) when beaten 12l last month; signs of improvement on last two runs; needs to be respected given she was third (albeit some way back) two starts ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	3/1	-
13/11/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	7/10	-
15/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	13/5	-
30/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	3/2	-
17/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	16/1	-

Legacy Trail

Jockey: Andrew Ramgeet Trainer: Tina Ramgeet Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 34-3

Comment: Had three of these rivals behind her over 4½f here (maiden special weight) putting in a solid effort to finish third last month; she should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	51/10	-
21/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	25/2	-
31/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	3/1	-

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2nd Favourite

Mountaineer

02:05

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: FOREMAN looks a solid choice. He can point to better recent form than the main dangers after his success last time and has won twice over this C&D. Call Me Gusto and Tapsolution are also of interest.

Foreman

Jockey: Luis Negron Trainer: Jose Silva Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 119-11

Comment: Has won over C&D; out to complete a hat-trick; scored by a slim margin in a claimer a week ago; the Jose Silva outfit is running hot currently; strong claims as despite being up in class he appears to be in good form and peak figure in the past year is the best in the field.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	71/10	-
21/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	41/10	-
09/12/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	112/5	-
09/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	33/10	-
03/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	23/10	-
26/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	7/2	-

Palace Prince

Jockey: Bailey Weatherly Trainer: Alysha Robillard Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 6355-3

Comment: Finished third, beaten 3l to Foreman last month in a claimer; has won five times over C&D; not a great record on second run back after a layoff and passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	79/10	-
11/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	203/10	-
14/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	113/5	-
24/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	39/5	-
15/10/24	Fort Erie / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	249/20	-
01/10/24	Fort Erie / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	19/5	-

Call Me Gusto

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Jay Bernardini Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 4-23514

Comment: Has winning form over this course and distance on the CV; this is his grade; not disgraced when fourth (sloppy track) last month in an allowance race; more than capable if on song so ought to be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	9/5	-
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	19/10	-
30/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	21/10	-
27/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	22/5	-
28/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	99/5	-
03/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	31/5	-

Bankx Turbo

Jockey: Ricardo Barrios Trainer: Virginia Demczyk Age/Wt: 9/8-11 F: 2511-3

Comment: Not far behind Tapsolution when third last month in a claimer; has chalked up two wins from his last three; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	78/5	-
19/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	11/10	-
05/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	2/1	-
21/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	6/1	-
03/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	13/5	-
19/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	303/10	-

Ignited

Jockey: Kyle Gilbert Trainer: Julia Gilbert Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 231/8

Comment: Last of eight in a claimer at Charles Town in March; on target twice in his last five outings; $6.5k claiming tag this time (up from $4k); his best looks to be behind him and only limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	24/5	-
08/09/23	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	11/10	-
17/08/23	Saratoga / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	87/10	-
25/06/23	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	4/5	-
10/06/23	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	3/2	-
15/05/23	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	8/5	-

Crafty Conquest

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Jessica Pizzurro Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 22859-

Comment: C&D has proven suitable before; beaten 18l (ninth) in a claimer in December; returns from a break here; in for a $6.5k tag here, up from $4k last time; makes limited appeal as best days now look to behind him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	53/10	-
28/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	247/10	-
14/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	117/10	-
24/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	69/10	-
09/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	31/5	-
04/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	39/10	-

The Drake

Jockey: Yan Aviles Trainer: Christian Flores Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 4-2653

Comment: Creditable effort (went off 17-2) to finish third in a claimer (Mahoning Valley) 40 days ago; a while since his last success and form could be levelling off; in for a $6.5k tag here, up from $4k last time; now looks to be past his prime and others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	42/5	-
06/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	27/2	-
08/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	69/10	-
09/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	243/5	-
16/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	26/5	-
06/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	148/5	-

Tapsolution

Jockey: Brandon Tapara Trainer: Jay Bernardini Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 14422

Comment: Was on the premises (second, beaten just over 4l) in a claimer 26 days ago; consistent performer and ten-time winner within the resume (from 6f-1m); interesting.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	13/10	-
11/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	3/5	-
26/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	3/2	-
10/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	49/10	-
05/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	19/5	-
16/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	24/5	-

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Mountaineer

02:30

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: KOSHER COWBOY looks set for a big run. He is taken to confirm placings with Mighty Angel and Chief Randel and has been a winner over this C&D.

Uncashed

Jockey: Walter Rodriguez Trainer: Larry Rivelli Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 16741

Comment: Came out on top by just over 4l over 6f at Keeneland (claimer, sloppy track) three weeks ago; resume shows that he is a proven winner (seeking a eighth career win) and from a respected trainer; the stable is going well; warrants respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	77/50	-
22/03/25	Fonner Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 9	5/4	-
13/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	3/2	-
18/01/25	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	6 / 7	21/10	-
04/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/2	-
12/12/24	Delta Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	4/5	-

Mighty Angel

Jockey: Jairo Hernandez Trainer: Julia Flick Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 511-3

Comment: Posted respectable effort when beaten just over 4l over 4½f here (allowance race) four weeks ago; has winning track form; managed two wins in his last three outings; not a great record second time out after a break and one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	289/10	-
28/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	19/10	-
01/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	38/5	-
04/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	73/10	-
13/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	21/1	-
29/05/23	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	293/10	-

Channel Fury

Jockey: Andrew Ramgeet Trainer: James Jackson Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 1322-1

Comment: Narrow scorer in an allowance race at Thistledown two weeks ago; career record shows his ability to win (wins-runs record of 11-31); is not ruled out as from low numbers over this C&D his jockey has an impressive record and possible he'll have come on from most recent start.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	7/10	-
02/10/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	33/10	-
20/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	3/10	-
01/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	1/2	-
27/06/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	2/5	-
12/06/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	1/2	-

Kosher Cowboy

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Claudie Godsey Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 11-131

Comment: Accounted for Mighty Angel and Chief Randel when in front by 3l last month in an allowance race; a multiple C&D winner; a big player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	1/10	-
30/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	3/5	-
08/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	3/10	-
30/11/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	3/10	-
07/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	7/5	-
19/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	9/10	-

Far From Home

Jockey: Brandon Tapara Trainer: Horacio Barbaran Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 50-90

Comment: A course winner; beaten 17l in tenth over 6f at Tampa Bay Downs (claimer) three weeks ago; meeting some horses in good form and not easy to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	548/5	-
05/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	701/10	-
02/02/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	247/5	-
21/01/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	287/10	-
03/12/23	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	83/1	-
18/10/23	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	29/10	-

Chief Randel

Jockey: Bailey Weatherly Trainer: Terry Crago Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: /419-6

Comment: Successful twice in his last five starts; has won here before; didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten 8l) in an allowance race last month on debut for this trainer; a few rivals look in good form so only limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	327/10	-
10/08/24	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	9 / 9	149/5	-
31/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	11/5	-
10/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	14/5	-
01/05/23	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	55/2	-
15/04/23	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	123/10	-

Golden G

Jockey: Jacqueline Davis Trainer: Ryan Gillespie Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 3-252

Comment: Creditable effort when 66-1 second in an allowance race at Charles Town 50 days ago; not been able to get his head in front lately so unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	307/5	-
27/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	169/10	-
08/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	89/5	-
30/11/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	37/2	-
28/06/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	151/10	-
03/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	23/5	-

Surprise Boss

Jockey: Luis Negron Trainer: Juan Vazquez Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 7908-5

Comment: Quite a while since he tasted success; found life tough when 30l back in fifth over 7f at Charles Town (allowance optional claimer, sloppy track) three months ago; facing a testing assignment and hard to recommend.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	357/10	-
30/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	197/2	-
11/09/24	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	339/5	-
18/05/24	Pimlico / Stakes / F	-	9 / 10	56/1	-
23/02/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	91/5	-
23/09/23	Parx / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 10	919/10	-

Ambulante

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Horacio Barbaran Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 8-70020

Comment: Has winning form at this track; finished 11th of 12 over 6f at Tampa Bay Downs (claimer) three weeks ago; facing a testing assignment and unlikely to do better than a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	223/10	-
22/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	397/10	-
08/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	439/5	-
23/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	743/10	-
05/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	153/5	-
18/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	59/5	-

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2nd Favourite

Mountaineer

02:55

Runners: 10 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SHOOT THE BREEZE looks set for a big run. He is a one-time winner at this track and takes the eye from a recent form perspective. Weekend Concerto, Hippodrome and On His Toes should also be taken seriously.

Hippodrome

Jockey: Yan Aviles Trainer: James Barker Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 2228-3

Comment: Respectable third 26 days ago (dropped back to 5f) in a claimer; not a frequent winner but smart performer at one stage; recent display was promising so in with a chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	27/5	-
11/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	8/5	-
13/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	3/2	-
22/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	7/2	-
02/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	11/5	-
04/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	3/5	-

Sexy Chocolatte

Jockey: Luciano Hernandez Trainer: Geoffrey Dixon Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 76783

Comment: Has winning C&D form to his name; good effort when beaten into third by half a length here over 6f (claimer, sloppy track) on his first start for this trainer last month.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	49/10	-
27/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	58/1	-
23/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	733/10	-
07/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	72/1	-
17/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	127/2	-
13/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	19/1	-

Color Me Legendary

Jockey: Alejandro Gomez Trainer: Melinda Sanders Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 746-7

Comment: Generally struggled of late and does not win very often; finished tailed off in a claimer 49 days ago on first run for his current trainer (Mahoning Valley, sloppy track) upped to 1m½f; claiming value now drops to $4k; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	128/5	-
26/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	653/10	-
18/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	27/2	-
02/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	39/1	-
08/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	21/1	-
30/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	407/10	-

Robbedinthebahamas

Jockey: Luis Negron Trainer: Timothy Shanley Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 64687

Comment: No longer appears to be improving and achieved each of his two career wins at Charles Town; couldn't land a blow when seventh of eight (muddy track) 23 days ago (Charles Town) in a claimer; drops to a $4k tag from $5k; hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	263/10	-
04/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	677/10	-
14/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	391/10	-
20/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	258/5	-
11/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	75/2	-
05/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	129/5	-

Mariachi Justice

Jockey: Yuri Yaranga Trainer: Shane Spiess Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: -47535

Comment: An infrequent winner but this is his level; close up behind On His Toes when fifth (sloppy track) 19 days ago in a claimer; moves down to an easier grade (in for $4k); can figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	27/2	-
25/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	101/10	-
17/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	97/5	-
26/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	181/10	-
08/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	78/5	-
30/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	63/5	-

He Rolls

Jockey: Jason Simpson Trainer: Jamie Collyer Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 79-990

Comment: Largely disappointing since successful in a claimer at Charles Town in October; was tailed off (Charles Town) last month (behind Robbedinthebahamas) in a claimer; eased in class with tag standing at $4k here; easy enough to swerve.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	423/5	-
14/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	49/1	-
17/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	371/5	-
13/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	101/10	-
15/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	71/10	-
18/10/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	73/5	-

Shoot The Breeze

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Eddie Clouston Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 3-10441

Comment: On target twice in his last five outings; emphatic winner over 6f here (claimer) last month; in with a big shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/10	-
04/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	423/10	-
13/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	193/10	-
15/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	51/10	-
24/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	12/1	-
08/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	5/2	-

On His Toes

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Michelle Winters Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 4-964

Comment: Not disgraced when fourth of six in a claimer (sloppy track) last month; does not win very often; eased in class with tag standing at $4k here; definite chance as shown some signs of promise.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	77/10	-
28/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	586/5	-
06/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	649/10	-
11/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	239/5	-
28/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	277/10	-
03/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	451/5	-

Weekend Concerto

Jockey: Brandon Whitacre Trainer: Carrol Langley Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 24317-

Comment: A course winner; he can be competitive at this level; not beaten that far in seventh (8l) in November on his debut for this trainer in a claimer; back from an absence here; eased in class with tag standing at $4k here; must be respected if finding his best form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	12/5	-
29/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	11/10	-
14/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	33/5	-
25/09/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	39/10	-
11/09/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	36/5	-
02/09/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	39/10	-

Night Boss

Jockey: Maikol Vilchez Trainer: Melinda Sanders Age/Wt: 6/8-3 F: 4875-6

Comment: A while since he's been in the winners' enclosure (last win in 2022) and could be at the extent of his ability; finished last of six over 6f here (claimer, sloppy track) behind Sexy Chocolatte, last month; others more likely as no longer in his pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	111/10	-
11/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	697/10	-
18/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	273/10	-
23/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	303/10	-
04/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	51/10	-
13/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	1087/10	-

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