Mountaineer

00:00

Runners: 10 Distance: 0m 5f 0y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: LUTHER PASS has been consistent recently and can reverse last time's placings with Intransigent. Wild Time and Remys Gunsmoke must be on the shortlist.

Remys Gunsmoke

Jockey: Brandon Whitacre Trainer: Marion Cuttino Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 4-345

Comment: This is his grade; respectable effort (beaten 2½l) on first outing for new trainer when back to 2f three weeks ago in a claimer; he shouldn't be far away if replicating the best of his form and jockey does well from inside draws here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	11/5	-
13/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	98/5	-
20/02/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	27/2	-
08/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	99/10	-
19/10/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	15/2	-
28/09/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	131/10	-

Moon Over Dubai

Jockey: Agustin Bracho Trainer: Jami Poole Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 5-777

Comment: Behind three of these rivals over 4½f here (claimer) when seventh of eight 13 days ago; has won here; slumped a bit since winning a claimer at Mountaineer Park six months ago; this looks a decent race so has some questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	55/2	-
28/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	211/10	-
13/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	142/5	-
28/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	59/5	-
11/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	149/10	-
21/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	107/10	-

Tempest

Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez Trainer: Donald Blankenship Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 0-615

Comment: Has won here; on target three times in his last seven outings; split a number of these rivals 13 days ago when fifth beaten just under 4l in a claimer; in for the same $4k tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	47/10	-
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	16/5	-
25/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	29/10	-
03/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	19/5	-
29/08/24	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	5/2	-
04/05/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	53/10	-

Twice Shy

Jockey: Yuri Yaranga Trainer: Shane Spiess Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 323151

Comment: Successful by 2l two weeks ago in a claimer; managed two wins in his last three outings; easy to oppose despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	29/10	-
23/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	13/10	-
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	21/10	-
01/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	12/5	-
12/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	91/10	-
11/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	127/10	-

Inflation Nation

Jockey: Luis Tapara Trainer: Jose Lopez Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 58294

Comment: Creditable effort to finish fourth, beaten just over 5l on first run for this trainer three weeks ago in a starter allowance; useful in this grade and useful in his prime; more than capable if on song so should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	11/1	-
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	81/10	-
30/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	49/50	-
28/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	23/5	-
26/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	89/10	-
26/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	29/5	-

Galactic Glory

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Timothy Shanley Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 62198

Comment: Last of eight in a claimer (Charles Town, muddy track) last week; eased in class with tag standing at $4k here; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	53/10	-
25/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	61/10	-
29/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	2/1	-
07/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	56/5	-
14/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	87/5	-
24/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	389/10	-

Intransigent

Jockey: Ricardo Barrios Trainer: Jose Silva Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 2123-2

Comment: Has won previously at this course; mostly consistent recently; had a bunch of these behind him when second here in a claimer 13 days ago; should get involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	47/10	-
26/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	27/10	-
29/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	19/5	-
07/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/10	-
24/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	2/1	-
29/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/10	-

Luther Pass

Jockey: Luis Negron Trainer: Jose Silva Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 141-23

Comment: Successful twice in his last five starts; normally pretty consistent; not beaten far when third in a claimer two weeks ago back down to 4½f on debut for this trainer; leading claims as his last run (after a break) should have set him up nicely for this.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	21/10	-
07/01/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	1/2	-
11/12/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	13/5	-
11/11/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	22/5	-
24/08/24	Emerald Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	13/50	-
04/08/24	Del Mar / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	11/5	-

Wild Time

Jockey: Alejandro Gomez Trainer: Eddie Clouston Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 12-662

Comment: Good effort when close up four weeks ago (sloppy track) in a claimer; track has proven suitable before; poses a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	17/10	-
28/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	11/2	-
13/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	67/5	-
09/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	5/2	-
26/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	43/10	-
29/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	32/5	-

Robbedinthebahamas

Jockey: Jairo Hernandez Trainer: Timothy Shanley Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 46874

Comment: May have reached limits of his ability and largely disappointing since successful in a claimer at Charles Town in October; comfortably beaten finishing fourth in a claimer a week ago; passed over given this looks a decent race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	34/1	-
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	-

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Mountaineer

00:25

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: BEA MISCHIEF is top of the list. She can take advantage of the likely hectic pace up front and takes the eye from a recent form perspective. Tattered Heart and Team Concept could also have a role to play.

Shelly The Rocket

Jockey: Charle Oliveros Trainer: Robert Inman Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 876-41

Comment: Ended losing spell scoring narrowly 21 days ago in a claimer; easy enough to take on despite that win at Mountaineer Park.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	67/10	-
21/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	3/1	-
20/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	123/5	-
30/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	27/10	-
16/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	124/5	-
03/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	37/5	-

Tattered Heart

Jockey: Brandon Tapara Trainer: Jay Bernardini Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 843133

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 7l, finishing third of six two weeks ago in a claimer; must go on the shortlist as shown she can win fairly recently and lower claiming tag should make this easier.

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 / 5	3/2	-
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	3/5	-
02/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	14/5	-
26/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	117/10	-
13/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	614/5	-

Bea Mischief

Jockey: Luis Negron Trainer: Jose Silva Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 862251

Comment: Comfortably landed five-runner claimer two weeks ago on debut for this trainer; has to be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	1/5	-
03/05/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	17/10	-
08/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	13/10	-
06/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	18/5	-
25/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	113/10	-
06/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	71/10	-

Sum Kinda Pretty

Jockey: Yuri Yaranga Trainer: Juan Aguirre Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 635-

Comment: Comfortably beaten finishing fifth in a claimer six months ago; no longer appears to be improving; returning from a layoff here; others more likely as no longer in her pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	407/10	-
24/08/24	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	76/5	-
31/07/24	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	251/10	-
17/07/24	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	74/5	-
29/06/24	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	31/5	-
20/06/24	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	36/5	-

Team Concept

Jockey: Alejandro Gomez Trainer: Jose Silva Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 22155

Comment: Failed to reward backers (7-4) when fifth over 1m here (claimer, sloppy track) three weeks ago; she can be competitive at this level; has to be considered as shown she can get her head in front and best speed figure over the past year reads well comparatively.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	17/10	-
23/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	31/10	-
08/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/5	-
27/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	13/5	-
03/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	13/10	-
19/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	8/5	-

Bellavalencia

Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez Trainer: John Brown Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 663-61

Comment: Caused a surprise when scoring at 40-1 (sloppy track) on her first start for this trainer four weeks ago in a claimer; others appeal more despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	79/2	-
27/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	409/10	-
03/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	112/5	-
06/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	291/10	-
22/04/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	56/5	-
04/04/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	38/5	-

Illusions Of Love

Jockey: Bailey Weatherly Trainer: Terry Crago Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 34214-

Comment: A winner over C&D; not beaten that far in fourth (7l) here over 5½f (claimer, sloppy track) in December; back from an absence here; lower claiming tag should make this easier and likely to be in contention.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	41/10	-
11/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	21/10	-
30/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	8/5	-
09/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	1/1	-
11/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	253/10	-
26/05/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	56/5	-

Orbiting The Sky

Jockey: Luis Tapara Trainer: Alysha Robillard Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 224-68

Comment: Has won seven times from 6f up to 1m but could be at the extent of her ability; behind Team Concept over 1m here (claimer, sloppy track) when last of eight three weeks ago; a few rivals look in good form so makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	361/10	-
21/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	91/5	-
04/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	22/5	-
19/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	57/10	-
07/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	4/1	-
21/10/24	Fort Erie / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	247/20	-

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Mountaineer

00:50

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: ONE FOR RICHIE has a healthy career strike-rate and is proven at the trip. Southern Sense and Magic Mountain are also shortlisted.

Southern Sense

Jockey: Agustin Bracho Trainer: Jami Poole Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 353545

Comment: Achieved seven wins at this venue; not beaten too far when fifth of six 13 days ago in a claimer; has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals so needs considering.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	163/10	-
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	9/2	-
26/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	67/10	-
10/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	67/10	-
01/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	9/1	-
05/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	39/5	-

Tragically Quewick

Jockey: Alejandro Gomez Trainer: Jami Poole Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 136-

Comment: Beaten 9l in sixth in a claimer behind Southern Sense, dropped down to this distance six months ago; performed at a higher level than this in his peak and has proven competitive in a race of this nature; returns from a layoff.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	15/2	-
07/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	17/5	-
07/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	9/5	-
17/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	4/5	-
03/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/10	-
12/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	17/5	-

Magic Mountain

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Gary Welsh Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 8478-3

Comment: Has a good record over course and distance (three wins from 13 runs); not beaten too far (just under 2l, muddy track) 21 days ago in a claimer; looks likely to be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	67/10	-
09/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	97/5	-
03/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	33/2	-
13/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	8/1	-
21/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	43/5	-
06/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	47/10	-

One For Richie

Jockey: Bailey Weatherly Trainer: Claudie Godsey Age/Wt: 9/8-11 F: 643-2

Comment: Not beaten far when second (Turfway Park) in January in a claimer; produced a string of consistent efforts and proven that he knows how to get his head in front (seeking a 15th win); lower claiming tag should make this easier and holds leading claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	2/1	-
29/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	269/50	-
07/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	128/25	-
11/11/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	34/5	-
14/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	7/5	-
01/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	6/5	-

Genius

Jockey: Brandon Whitacre Trainer: Robert Inman Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 37-76

Comment: No winning form at this distance; finished last of six in a claimer at Presque Isle Downs on Monday; eased in class with tag standing at $4k here; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/05/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	181/5	-
07/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	259/5	-
21/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	167/10	-
07/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	99/5	-
30/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	133/5	-
12/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	11/2	-

Loco

Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez Trainer: Denis Cluley Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 6456-7

Comment: Has a good record at this venue, including three C&D wins but generally modest form since claimer success at Mountaineer Park last June; last of seven in an allowance race (sloppy track) four weeks ago; not a great record second time out after a break and others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	383/10	-
11/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	177/5	-
18/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 10	573/10	-
23/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	109/10	-
30/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	13/1	-
02/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	11/5	-

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Mountaineer

01:15

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 5f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: ROYAL CURLIN will be in the wings should the leaders go off too fast and has won once at this venue previously. Majesty's Cowboy and R Chello must be on the shortlist.

This Katz For Real

Jockey: Luis Tapara Trainer: Julie Mathes Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 87-7

Comment: Last of seven last month in a claimer; been generally quiet since successful in a maiden claimer at Woodbine last June; may have to settle for supporting role as this looks a decent race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	151/10	-
27/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	351/10	-
27/09/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	1439/20	-
23/08/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	579/10	-
08/08/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	447/10	-
26/07/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	327/5	-

Fortinbras

Jockey: Edgar Paucar Trainer: Eddie Clouston Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 35212-

Comment: Possesses winning form at this track; has shown some recent improvement; went close when second over 6f here (claimer) six months ago; layoff to overcome; jockey's C&D record from low draws is useful and wouldn't rule out a big run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	1/2	-
29/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	1/10	-
15/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	3/1	-
25/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	6/5	-
10/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	4/5	-
15/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	84/5	-

Golden Adage

Jockey: Kyle Gilbert Trainer: Jody Caison Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 647-53

Comment: Not beaten far in a claimer last month; managed just one success in his career to date.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	69/10	-
29/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	269/5	-
03/08/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	703/10	-
13/07/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	133/5	-
22/06/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	447/10	-
01/06/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	227/5	-

Monje Solaia

Jockey: Brandon Tapara Trainer: Juan Aguirre Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 699-33

Comment: Respectable effort in defeat (beaten just under 4l) two weeks ago in a claimer; poor strike-rate; claiming tag drops to $4k (from $6.5k); makes limited appeal as regularly been coming up a bit short lately.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	401/10	-
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	99/2	-
26/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	571/5	-
13/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	799/10	-
04/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	92/1	-
22/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	373/10	-

R Chello

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Timothy Shanley Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 46661

Comment: Has displayed improved form on last two starts; lost his maiden tag in a maiden claimer when springing a surpise to score by 4l (went off 16-1) two weeks ago; has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals so could be thereabouts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	169/10	-
27/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	58/5	-
04/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	29/5	-
28/02/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	18/5	-
02/02/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	7/10	-
07/12/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	4/5	-

Royal Curlin

Jockey: Luis Negron Trainer: Jose Silva Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 567441

Comment: Off the mark two weeks ago in a maiden claimer; stepped up on his last two starts; the stable is going well; leading claims as lower claiming tag worth taking at face value.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/2	-
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	61/10	-
15/04/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	91/5	-
03/04/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	51/10	-
24/03/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	31/5	-
25/02/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	18/5	-

Karma Bus

Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez Trainer: Ronney Brown Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 75565

Comment: Not seen the winners' enclosure for a while now (last win in 2023) and no longer appears to be improving; fair effort when beaten 7l, finishing fifth of seven in a claimer (Charles Town) two weeks ago; down in class now, dropping from a $4.5k tag; others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	23/2	-
23/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	47/10	-
01/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	29/2	-
02/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	22/1	-
04/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	32/5	-
12/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	69/10	-

Rags Special

Jockey: Bailey Weatherly Trainer: Joseph Musarro Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 473157

Comment: Missed the frame (beaten 10l into seventh) in a claimer (muddy track) 21 days ago; this is competitive and only limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	31/10	-
24/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	19/5	-
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	13/10	-
02/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	131/10	-
23/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	127/10	-
26/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	73/5	-

Majesty's Cowboy

Jockey: Brandon Whitacre Trainer: John Shuler Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 66-787

Comment: Finished last of seven in a claimer (Charles Town) last month; track has proven suitable before; can be a player at this level; tag has been dropped to $4k; could be in the mix if finding his best form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	297/10	-
31/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	33/2	-
18/01/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	551/10	-
09/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	227/10	-
09/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	57/5	-
24/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	7/10	-

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Mountaineer

01:40

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: TEAM MOM NOT BRUH gets the vote. She has won once over this C&D and she knows how to get her head in front, while Bravo Regina and She's A Saint also have claims.

She's A Saint

Jockey: Brandon Tapara Trainer: Eric Reed Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 44-61

Comment: Ended losing run when winning with a bit in hand in a claimer at Mahoning Valley last month upped to 1m½f; tag has been raised to $6.5k; deserves respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	23/10	-
17/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	243/10	-
17/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	17/5	-
19/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	47/5	-
17/07/24	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	49/5	-
23/05/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	699/50	-

Wiki Lio

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Michael Jones Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: -58958

Comment: Last of eight over 6½f at Charles Town (claimer) last Friday; has proven competitive in a race of this nature but largely disappointing since successful in a claimer at Parx in December; in for a $6.5k tag so up in class ($5k last time); now over an extra 1½f.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	437/10	-
26/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	121/5	-
05/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	18/1	-
24/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	29/5	-
05/02/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	43/10	-
03/12/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	17/10	-

Blinging Burr

Jockey: Brandon Whitacre Trainer: Jay Bernardini Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 563321

Comment: Promoted to first after passing the post in runner-up in an allowance race when a 4l winner two weeks ago upped to this trip; definite chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	17/5	-
30/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	77/10	-
06/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	29/5	-
16/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	13/5	-
26/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	39/5	-
29/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	123/10	-

High Fashion Lady

Jockey: Charle Oliveros Trainer: Javier Morzan Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: -67

Comment: Not disgraced in seventh in a claimer three weeks ago; not a frequent winner and possible she has reached the ceiling of her ability; now moved up in the grades (in for $6.5k); makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	102/5	-
02/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	237/10	-
24/10/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	63/2	-
03/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	41/1	-
22/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	33/10	-
16/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	243/10	-

Team Mom Not Bruh

Jockey: Andrew Ramgeet Trainer: Tina Ramgeet Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 11434-

Comment: Was held in fourth (Mahoning Valley) six months ago in an allowance race; this C&D holds no fears; has proven competitive in a race of this nature; returns from a layoff; runs in claiming company for the first time; needs to be taken seriously as she knows how to get the job done.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	9/1	-
11/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	12/1	-
19/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	79/10	-
15/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	14/5	-
17/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	3/2	-
03/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	247/10	-

First Impression

Jockey: Kyle Gilbert Trainer: Christophe Logston Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 57526-

Comment: Has winning track form; could not manage better than sixth in a starter allowance six months ago upped to this distance; returns from a break today; not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	163/10	-
14/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	18/5	-
19/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	177/10	-
26/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	77/5	-
23/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	58/5	-
01/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	298/5	-

Bravo Regina

Jockey: Luis Negron Trainer: Juan Vazquez Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 25-18

Comment: Tailed off three months ago (Parx) in a claimer; grade looks suitable; must go on the shortlist despite defeat last time as she was successful two runs ago and sights are lowered reflected by lower claiming tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/02/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	131/10	-
04/02/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	58/5	-
05/10/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	47/10	-
18/09/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	42/5	-
04/09/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	8/1	-
27/07/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	163/10	-

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Mountaineer

02:05

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: HOYLAKE is hard to look beyond. He could cash in if the leaders go too fast and is in rude health. Bledsoe and Ligerazo could also have a say.

Run For Reagan

Jockey: Charle Oliveros Trainer: Mark Maddox Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 3-223

Comment: Not beaten too far when third at Thistledown three weeks ago in a claimer; produced a string of consistent efforts; claiming tag now upped to $12.5k; easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	12/5	-
08/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	23/5	-
13/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	2/1	-
28/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	17/10	-
10/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	9/10	-
28/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	31/10	-

Ambulante

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Horacio Barbaran Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 700207

Comment: Beaten 13l into seventh in an allowance race on debut for this handler last Sunday; a course winner; others appeal more as this looks a fair heat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	478/5	-
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	-

Be On Notice

Jockey: Andrew Ramgeet Trainer: Tina Ramgeet Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 933-21

Comment: Came out on top by just under 4l 14 days ago in a claimer; boasts winning form over C&D; chance as recent win suggests he can handle the step up in class and jockey does well from inside draws here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/2	-
23/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	47/10	-
26/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	32/5	-
05/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	13/2	-
22/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	9 / 10	114/5	-
07/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	3/1	-

Bledsoe

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Michael Jones Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 66-13

Comment: Not had much racing; not disgraced when third over 5f here (claimer) 19 days ago (muddy track) on debut for this trainer; must be high on list as shown he can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	9/5	-
27/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	71/50	-
28/04/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	409/50	-
06/04/24	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	557/50	-
08/10/23	Keeneland / Stakes / F	-	6 / 10	204/25	-
13/09/23	Kentucky Downs / Stakes / F	-	5 / 9	49/10	-

Hoylake

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Krista Hetrick Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 5211-

Comment: Has taken a step forward the last twice and bids for hat-trick; bobbled at the start when winning by 2½l (Charles Town) five months ago in a claimer; returns from a break here; claiming value now rises to $12.5k; major player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	5/2	-
21/11/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	28/5	-
06/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	3/5	-
22/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 5	49/10	-
23/09/24	Presque Isle Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	82/5	-
19/08/24	Presque Isle Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	37/5	-

Far From Home

Jockey: Luis Tapara Trainer: Horacio Barbaran Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 0-908

Comment: Last of eight when close behind Ambulante a week ago in an allowance race on debut for this trainer; a course winner; recent form is unremarkable; opposable given many of his rivals are in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	518/5	-
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	-

Ligerazo

Jockey: Luis Negron Trainer: Jose Silva Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 20-11

Comment: Narrow scorer in an allowance race 19 days ago (muddy track) on debut for this trainer; has won two of his four career starts and going for a hat-trick; the stable has enjoyed plenty of winners of late; one to be interested in.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	27/10	-
22/04/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	39/10	-
05/05/24	Turf Paradise / Stakes / F	-	10 / 10	173/10	-
11/04/24	Turf Paradise / Trial / F	-	2 / 7	5/1	-

Tizawhitefacecat

Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez Trainer: Denis Cluley Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 1641-4

Comment: Successful twice in his last five starts; has won previously at this course; finished just behind Bledsoe when fourth (muddy track) three weeks ago in a claimer; passed over as this is a fairly competitive event.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	6/1	-
27/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	42/1	-
07/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	27/10	-
11/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	64/5	-
15/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	143/10	-
30/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	127/10	-

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Mountaineer

02:30

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MY BUDDY GEORGE is a strong pick. He is going for another distance success and the likely strong pace up front is a plus. Narizon, Complex Cat and Shiva should also be in the hunt.

Mr. Bones

Jockey: Brandon Tapara Trainer: Karl Meeks Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 4-937

Comment: Not disgraced when seventh in a claimer at Tampa Bay Downs three weeks ago; meeting some horses in good form and has questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	67/10	-
19/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	71/10	-
04/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	13/2	-
19/06/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	3/1	-
20/05/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	87/10	-
01/05/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	27/10	-

Shiva

Jockey: Bailey Weatherly Trainer: Claudie Godsey Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: -1

Comment: Narrow verdict first time out by three-quarters of a length here over 6f at 8-1 three weeks ago; can give it a good shot.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
06/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 10	39/5	-

Complex Cat

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Krista Hetrick Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 43451-

Comment: Has kicked on in his last couple of races; off the mark at the eighth time of asking when running out a comfortable winner in December in a maiden special weight; layoff to overcome; can be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	12/5	-
15/11/24	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	39/5	-
17/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	69/10	-
01/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	18/5	-
18/09/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	129/10	-
29/08/24	Belterra Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	19/10	-

Bajan Boy

Jockey: Joe Stokes Trainer: Virginia Demczyk Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 3523-1

Comment: Has arguably shown improved form the last twice; readily accounted for his rivals when off the mark last month (sloppy track) in a maiden special weight; despite that Mountaineer Park success, others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	13/5	-
09/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	121/10	-
01/12/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	7/5	-
16/11/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	91/10	-
26/10/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	169/10	-
20/09/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	5/2	-

Narizon

Jockey: Ricardo Barrios Trainer: Jose Silva Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 35231-

Comment: Narrow winner of a maiden special weight, breaking his duck at the sixth time of asking in September; has arguably shown improved form the last twice; returns from a break today; likely to go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	3/10	-
31/08/24	Timonium / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	3/2	-
26/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 4	1/5	-
05/06/24	Presque Isle Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	8/5	-
05/05/24	Turf Paradise / Stakes / F	-	3 / 10	47/10	-
11/04/24	Turf Paradise / Trial / F	-	2 / 9	53/10	-

After Sunrise

Jockey: Brandon Whitacre Trainer: Carrol Langley Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 1324-3

Comment: Produced a string of consistent efforts; a course winner; third but only beaten just over 1l (muddy track) three weeks ago in an allowance race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	9/2	-
27/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	261/10	-
05/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	101/10	-
07/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	22/5	-
25/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	7/2	-
12/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	343/5	-

Charming Chacha

Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez Trainer: Denis Cluley Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 185-7

Comment: This just his fifth race; a course winner; finished behind After Sunrise (muddy track) three weeks ago when last of seven in an allowance race; is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	42/5	-
14/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	29/5	-
20/09/24	Presque Isle Downs / Stakes / F	-	8 / 8	197/5	-
26/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 4	67/10	-

Cigale

Jockey: Alejandro Gomez Trainer: Juan Vazquez Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 788-6

Comment: Largely been out of sorts and not won for some time now; beaten a long way over 7f at Charles Town (allowance optional claimer, sloppy track) in February; a big ask as this looks a fair heat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	559/10	-
20/09/24	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	165/2	-
21/08/24	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	13/1	-
25/03/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	437/10	-
26/12/23	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	243/10	-
16/11/23	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	7/1	-

My Buddy George

Jockey: Luis Negron Trainer: Jose Silva Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 31-

Comment: Cosy winner in a maiden optional claimer when getting off the mark at the second time of asking at Turf Paradise five months ago; returning from a layoff here; plenty of appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
18/12/24	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F		-	1 / 5	3/5	-
11/04/24	Turf Paradise / Trial / F		-	3 / 7	21/5	-

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Mountaineer

02:55

Runners: 10 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: FAR WEST is a firm choice. He is always of interest at this distance and has rewarded supporters in the past, while Dr Pescado, Golden Gulley and Catfish also have claims.

Golden Gulley

Jockey: Ricardo Barrios Trainer: Virginia Demczyk Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 6545-

Comment: Was held in fifth (Delaware Park) in July in a claimer; successful five times from 32 career starts (5½f-1m½f) and has proven competitive in a race of this nature; sights and claiming tag have been lowered here so has to be taken seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	57/10	-
19/06/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	5/2	-
12/06/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	19/10	-
24/05/24	Pimlico / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	193/10	-
04/10/23	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	B / 8	34/1	-
09/06/23	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	91/10	-

Far West

Jockey: Luis Negron Trainer: Jose Silva Age/Wt: 9/8-11 F: U-28

Comment: Beaten 12l (eighth) six days ago (Presque Isle Downs) in an allowance race; resume shows that he is a proven winner (seeking a 12th career win); he's a serious player despite defeat last time as finished second two runs back and his jockey excels from low numbers over this C&D.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/05/25	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	317/5	-
30/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	79/5	-
21/05/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	U / 7	28/1	-
01/05/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	43/10	-
21/02/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	137/5	-
07/02/24	Turf Paradise / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	28/5	-

Catfish

Jockey: Brandon Whitacre Trainer: John Shuler Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 5837-

Comment: Finished last of seven in September in a claimer; specialist here with four wins; moves down to an easier grade (in for $4k); he shouldn't be far away as latest run was an encouraging one.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	117/5	-
01/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 3	23/10	-
13/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	187/5	-
29/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	1/1	-
24/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	86/5	-
28/05/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	43/10	-

Bazoo

Jockey: Edgar Paucar Trainer: Eddie Clouston Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 2-25

Comment: Has been consistent of late and career record shows his ability to win (wins-runs record of 10-47); respectable effort in a claimer (muddy track) three weeks ago; must go on the shortlist.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	12/5	-
21/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	1/2	-
01/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	99/10	-
05/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	59/10	-
13/05/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	11/10	-
24/04/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	39/10	-

Donna's Court

Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez Trainer: Joseph Kanhai Age/Wt: 10/8-11 F: 757-6

Comment: A winner on four occasions from 5f to 7½f but possible that there's no more in the locker; beaten a fair way when sixth (Evangeline Downs) 37 days ago in a claimer; his claims aren't overly compelling as this looks a fair heat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Evangeline Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	313/5	-
16/11/24	Delta Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	267/5	-
04/06/24	Louisiana Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	51/2	-
21/05/24	Louisiana Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	269/10	-
06/05/24	Louisiana Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	71/2	-
21/02/24	Delta Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	49/5	-

Prize Fighter

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Timothy Shanley Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 57452

Comment: Respectable effort to finish runner-up in a claimer last week; possible he has reached the ceiling of his ability; covers an extra 1f here; runs off the same tag as last time ($4k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	41/5	-
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	-

Dr Pescado

Jockey: Alejandro Gomez Trainer: Jose Silva Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 7443-

Comment: Performed at a higher level than this in his peak; respectable effort over 5f at Ferndale (starter allowance) in August; likely to be thereabouts if replicating the best of his form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/09/24	Ferndale / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 4	19/10	-
11/08/24	Santa Rosa / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	15/2	-
17/02/24	Golden Gate Fields / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	6/5	-
03/02/24	Golden Gate Fields / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	19/2	-
12/01/24	Golden Gate Fields / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	41/10	-
08/12/23	Golden Gate Fields / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	73/10	-

Somerset Bay

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Sara Stanoszek Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 032-3

Comment: Third, not beaten that far (20-1) when dropped back to 2f three weeks ago in a claimer; quite a while since he tasted success and could be at the extent of his ability.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	39/2	-
11/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	62/1	-
28/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	523/5	-
18/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	459/10	-
17/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	867/10	-
30/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	449/10	-

Distorted Limits

Jockey: Agustin Bracho Trainer: L Cox Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 25435-

Comment: Successful seven times from 37 career starts (6f-1m½f); creditable effort to finish fifth, beaten 5½l in December in a claimer; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	141/5	-
12/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	177/10	-
23/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	129/5	-
01/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	31/10	-
10/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	16/5	-
14/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	15/1	-

Cajun Chaos

Jockey: Luis Tapara Trainer: Wajdi Bouali Age/Wt: 9/8-11 F: 9899-

Comment: Finished behind Somerset Bay over 6f here (claimer, sloppy track) when tailed off in December; no longer appears to be improving and largely been out of sorts; hard to make a case for him as now looks to be past his prime.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	73/1	-
28/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	957/10	-
05/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	122/1	-
07/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	897/10	-
26/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	553/10	-
13/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	237/5	-

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