Thistledown

17:50 - RESULT

Runners: 5 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Fast

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: MIDNIGHT WARSHIP has got a win to his name and is proven at the trip. Stunt Man and Hey Eugene could run well too.

1st	6. Hey Eugene Fav	6/4
2nd	4. Midnight Warship 2nd Fav	15/8
3rd	1. Biscuits And Grits	15/2

Favourite

6/4

Hey Eugene

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Michael Rone Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: -81067

6/4

Comment: Comfortably beaten into seventh in a starter allowance at Oaklawn Park two weeks ago; a C&D winner; yet to taste defeat over this C&D, winning on all two attempts; is a player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	219/5	-
23/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	131/5	-
08/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	11 / 11	453/10	-
07/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	77/10	-
03/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	107/10	-
22/09/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	129/50	-

2nd Favourite

15/8

Midnight Warship

Jockey: Luis Gonzalez Trainer: Marco Ibarra Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 265-15

15/8

Comment: Can boast winning form over this C&D; smart performer at one stage; respectable fifth in a claimer at Mahoning Valley in March; much respected; absence is no concern as has previously gone well off a break and lower claiming tag suggests he may have less on his plate here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	61/10	-
10/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	23/5	-
11/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	32/5	-
22/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	32/5	-
26/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	9/10	-
25/04/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	26/5	-

Stunt Man

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Saul Morales Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 12421

10/3

Comment: Has an impressive record over course and distance (three wins from 13 runs); gained a just over 2l success two weeks ago upped to 1m in a claimer; peak figure in the past year is the best in the field so is a player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	3/2	-
11/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	83/10	-
26/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	19/5	-
04/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	3/1	-
16/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	21/5	-
18/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	258/5	-

Biscuits And Grits

Jockey: Ricardo Feliciano Trainer: Louis Ruberto Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 4-66371

15/2

Comment: A prolific C&D winner; won by 3½l last month in a claimer; class riser as runs for a $16k tag here; others have more pressing claims despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	21/10	-
30/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	191/10	-
12/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	33/10	-
26/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	63/10	-
10/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	103/10	-
18/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	22/5	-

Raise The Purses

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Saul Morales Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 612652

14/1

Comment: Has a good record at this venue, including three course-and-distance wins; not beaten far when runner-up over 1m here (claimer) behind Stunt Man last month.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	3/1	-
19/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	83/5	-
11/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	89/10	-
26/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	18/5	-
04/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	43/10	-
08/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	2/1	-

Mcgraw

Jockey: Anthony Nunez Trainer: Megan Fadlovich Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 113-6

Comment: Beaten 12l when sixth of seven at Mahoning Valley (muddy track) 37 days ago in a claimer; likes this combination of C&D; class dropper as runs for a $16k tag here; makes limited appeal as best days now look to behind him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	163/10	-
22/06/24	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	79/10	-
08/05/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	21/10	-
01/04/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	5/2	-
31/01/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	6/5	-
01/01/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	29/10	-

Thistledown

18:20 - RESULT

Runners: 5 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: DESTINY'S TOT is strongly fancied to prevail. She likes to stalk the early speed, while Heartfelt Cherries is another to consider.

1st	6. Lots Of Sass	11/4
2nd	2. Dah Fuh Fav	6/4
3rd	3. Red Stride 2nd Fav	11/4

Favourite

6/4

Dah Fuh

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Israel Flores Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 66-544

6/4

Comment: Finished ahead of two of these rivals (dropped to this trip) last month when beaten 20l in a maiden special weight; drops into a maiden claimer for the first time and looks a contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	363/5	-
03/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 4	109/10	-
20/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	43/10	-
12/09/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	188/5	-
22/08/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	187/10	-

2nd Favourite

11/4

Red Stride

Jockey: Yan Aviles Trainer: Michael Rone Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 7

11/4

Comment: Problems early (problems in the gate, 16-1) last month when beaten 34l on her debut with blinkers tried over C&D; related to Stakes winner Morestride; needs to be respected as she drops into a maiden claimer for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 7	79/5	-

Lots Of Sass

Jockey: Mauro Cedillo Trainer: Rey Mendoza Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 4577-

11/4

Comment: Attempting to get off the mark at the fifth time of asking (fourth her best finish so far); held in seventh in a maiden special weight at Mahoning Valley in October; returns from a layoff; likely to be a threat now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer and she has posted some fair efforts in defeat in the past.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	191/5	-
02/10/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	229/10	-
17/09/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	21/10	-
19/02/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	49/10	-

Destiny's Tot

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Michael Rone Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 7-48344

4/1

Comment: Finished last of four in a maiden claimer (muddy track, Mahoning Valley) last month; $12.5k claiming tag this time (up from $10k); strong claims as shown some signs of promise.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	11/1	-
24/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	8/5	-
28/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	148/5	-
10/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	361/5	-
15/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	841/10	-
26/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	899/10	-

Drilling

Jockey: Javier Tavares Trainer: Rodney Faulkner Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 9-8876

25/1

Comment: Finished tailed off in a maiden special weight at Mahoning Valley when behind two of these 48 days ago; shown only moderate recent form; dropping in class but hard to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	439/10	-
28/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	347/5	-
05/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	472/5	-
08/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	503/10	-
18/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	277/5	-
20/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	251/10	-

Stoptalkingsarah

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Jevon Crumley Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 36

Comment: No impression when sixth of seven in a maiden special weight last month - split Dah Fuh and Red Stride; drops in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 7	172/5	-
07/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	3 / 4	29/10	-

Heartfelt Cherries

Jockey: Victor Fernandez Trainer: Johanna Urieta Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 46

Comment: Beaten 36l (sixth) last month in a maiden special weight; ought to give it a shot as she now drops into a maiden claimer for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 7	137/10	-
20/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 6	4/1	-

Thistledown

18:50 - RESULT

Runners: 4 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: WINNER ONLY

Verdict: EXCITEMENT is a firm choice. He bids for a fifth C&D success and is of interest if excusing his most recent run. Relish The Ride should also be taken seriously.

1st	4. Excitement Fav	1/2
2nd	5. Ollie's Folly	5/1
3rd	3. Oklahoma Joe 2nd Fav	5/1

Favourite

1/2

Excitement

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Timothy Hamm Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 332-5

1/2

Comment: Held in fifth at Mahoning Valley four months ago in an allowance race; record over this C&D is four wins from seven runs; plenty of appeal judged on finishing second two starts back and has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	51/10	-
23/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	3/2	-
04/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	19/10	-
14/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	21/10	-
26/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	9 / 13	171/5	-
30/08/24	Belterra Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 12	43/10	-

2nd Favourite

5/1

Oklahoma Joe

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Nestor Rivera Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 0-32437

5/1

Comment: Creditable effort to finish seventh, beaten 5l in an allowance race at Mahoning Valley on first outing for new trainer last month; brings winning C&D form to the table; been struggling to get his head in front recently so only limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	69/5	-
31/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	3/5	-
04/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	34/5	-
10/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/10	-
29/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	31/10	-
25/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	10 / 13	66/5	-

Ollie's Folly

Jockey: Yan Aviles Trainer: Michael Rone Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 161-44

5/1

Comment: Good C&D record; not disgraced when fourth here over 1m (claimer) on first run for this trainer two weeks ago; in for a $50k tag here, up from $16k last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	4/1	-
19/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	77/5	-
17/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	11/10	-
14/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	61/10	-
08/10/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	27/10	-
04/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	9/10	-

Zakaria

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Susan Yoder Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 3-592

13/2

Comment: Ran well when beaten three-quarters of a length at Mahoning Valley (muddy track) 37 days ago in a claimer; perhaps looks to have to reached his ceiling and a while since he's been in the winners' enclosure (last win in 2023); tag has been raised to $50k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	51/10	-
03/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	204/5	-
10/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	53/10	-
12/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	21/5	-
20/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	43/10	-
30/07/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	13/10	-

Relish The Ride

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Jeffrey Radosevich Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 613/6-

Comment: Among the places in a stakes 524 days ago and course specialist who has won six times here; didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten 8l) in a stakes a year ago; long absence to overcome; runs in claiming company for the first time; in with a shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/24	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	6 / 12	31/5	-
30/11/23	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	3 / 12	43/10	-
28/09/23	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	1 / 10	22/5	-
13/09/23	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	106/5	-
26/08/23	Belterra Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 12	131/10	-
24/06/23	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	7 / 8	5/2	-

Thistledown

19:20 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 5f 110y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: SALTMAKESHERSWEET is the pick of these. She has been holding her form well and the make-up of this race should suit a horse who likes to stalk the early speed.

1st	4. She's A Soldier 2nd Fav	7/2
2nd	1. C More Pride	14/1
3rd	5. Saltmakeshersweet Fav	1/1

Favourite

1/1

Saltmakeshersweet

Jockey: Mauro Cedillo Trainer: Gary Johnson Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 182-22

1/1

Comment: Has scored over C&D; running consistently; had a couple of these behind her when second here in a claimer two weeks ago; higher claiming tag here so up in class; leading claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	1/5	-
07/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	1/2	-
02/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	19/10	-
06/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	9/10	-
12/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	1/10	-
10/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	18/5	-

2nd Favourite

7/2

She's A Soldier

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Oscar Romero Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: -2194

7/2

Comment: A winner over C&D; she can be competitive at this level; split a number of these rivals at Mahoning Valley when fourth of eight 48 days ago in a claimer; class riser as runs for a $12.5k tag here; knows how to win so is of some interest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	101/5	-
03/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	126/5	-
23/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	9/10	-
08/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	6/5	-
08/10/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	23/5	-
02/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	139/10	-

Margarita Cinco

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Raquel Castro Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 7/2-583

5/1

Comment: Fair effort in a claimer (split Saltmakeshersweet and C More Pride) 14 days ago; in for a $12.5k tag here, up from $7.5k last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	6/1	-
28/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	489/10	-
08/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	78/5	-
25/07/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	23/5	-
09/11/23	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	301/10	-
23/10/23	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	23/2	-

Thelma Lucille

Jockey: Victor Fernandez Trainer: Ivan Vazquez Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 1-435

7/1

Comment: Brings good recent course form to the table and grade looks suitable; not disgraced when fifth of six over 6f at Mahoning Valley (claimer, muddy track) 30 days ago; claiming tag now upped from $10k; ought to give it a shot as has wins in the formbook and best speed figure over the past year reads well comparatively.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	113/10	-
20/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	54/5	-
06/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	23/2	-
26/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	11/10	-
20/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	7/5	-
06/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	49/10	-

Here Comes Dolly

Jockey: Noel Vigil Trainer: Richard Zielinski Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 66-767

15/2

Comment: Does not win very often and been out of sorts of late; behind three of these rivals at Mahoning Valley over 6f (claimer) when beaten 15l (seventh of eight) 48 days ago; claiming tag rises to $12.5k here; not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	5/1	-
03/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	61/5	-
07/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	61/1	-
23/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	521/10	-
19/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	21/1	-
04/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	397/10	-

C More Pride

Jockey: Javier Tavares Trainer: Rodney Faulkner Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 95645

14/1

Comment: Possesses winning form at this track; hasn't won for a while; finished last of five last month in a claimer; up in class (in for $12.5k here, $7.5k tag last time); she's hard to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	221/10	-
07/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	41/2	-
20/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	189/5	-
03/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	949/10	-
28/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	423/5	-
08/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	58/1	-

Thistledown

19:50

Runners: 5 Distance: 1m 0f 110y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: MISS FUSSY PANTS is the pick of these. She can take advantage of the likely hectic pace up front and has a healthy career strike-rate.

Sadie The Goat

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Nestor Rivera Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 2-1332

7/4

Comment: Resume shows that she is a proven winner (seeking a sixth career win) and produced a string of consistent efforts; behind Miss Fussy Pants here over 1m (claimer) when close runner-up on her debut for this trainer two weeks ago; one to be interested in as boasts the best speed figure posted by this field in the last 12 months.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	3/2	-
05/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	4/5	-
23/03/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	4/5	-
09/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	7/5	-
29/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	8/5	-
14/12/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	3/2	-

Miss Fussy Pants

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Nestor Rivera Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 121221

9/4

Comment: Scored by a slim margin in a claimer when beating Sadie The Goat (second) and Flower Mound (third) last month; arrives in good heart and has managed 11 wins from 35 career runs; plenty of appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	27/10	-
05/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	39/10	-
27/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	5/2	-
13/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	11/5	-
25/01/25	Charles Town / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	1/2	-
04/01/25	Charles Town / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	21/10	-

Cloud Storage

Jockey: Ricardo Feliciano Trainer: Benny Feliciano Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 1-1143

11/4

Comment: A proven winner with a wins-runs record of 8-35; not beaten too far when third of seven at Tampa Bay Downs last month in an allowance optional claimer; jockey booking is a positive; has to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	31/10	-
26/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	21/5	-
23/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	131/10	-
15/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	21/10	-
13/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	13/10	-
23/11/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	51/10	-

Flower Mound

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Caryn Vecchio Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 122643

11/2

Comment: Record shows she knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 5-21); solid run when third two weeks ago in a claimer; one to consider.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	16/5	-
08/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	23/2	-
17/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	63/10	-
05/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	6/5	-
25/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	2/5	-
19/01/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	11/10	-

Queen Deymar

Jockey: Anthony Nunez Trainer: Nicole Higham Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: -6607

14/1

Comment: Beaten 10l in seventh in a claimer (Gulfstream Park) last month; all three wins have been at around this trip; class riser as runs for a $25k tag here; a lot on her plate here and hard to entertain.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	76/1	-
15/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	623/10	-
22/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	231/10	-
01/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	153/5	-
09/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	323/10	-
07/09/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	48/5	-

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Thistledown

20:20

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 5f 110y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MIDNIGHT MIKEY is strongly fancied to prevail. He knows how to win and is going for his sixth course success, while Giv'em The Biz isn't out of it.

Powerful Phil

Jockey: Mauro Cedillo Trainer: Gary Johnson Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 4-5422

Comment: Good effort when 3½l runner-up in a claimer with three of these in behind last month; knows how to win here; encouragement to be gleaned from latest effort so should go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	41/10	-
22/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	83/10	-
11/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	44/5	-
25/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	24/5	-
19/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	19/5	-
02/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	4/1	-

Giv'em The Biz

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Gary Johnson Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 9517-2

Comment: Five wins from 19 here; cracking effort in defeat when close runner-up in a claimer at Mahoning Valley (sloppy track) last month; claiming tag rises from $6.5k last time; warrants respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	173/10	-
30/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	58/5	-
08/10/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	36/5	-
19/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	217/10	-
12/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	421/10	-
30/05/24	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	21/10	-

Lunchatthelizard

Jockey: Brandon Tapara Trainer: Robert Cline Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 0-31687

Comment: Behind three of these when beaten 10l (seventh of eight) two weeks ago in a claimer; this line-up contains some strong opposition so makes little appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	40/1	-
22/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	69/10	-
11/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	7/2	-
11/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	58/5	-
23/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	17/5	-
19/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	109/5	-

El Marro

Jockey: Noel Vigil Trainer: Jose Romero Age/Wt: 8/8-9 F: 5-37213

Comment: Knows how to win here; hard to crab his most recent performance (third of eight) in a claimer when separating a number of reopposing rivals last month.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	137/5	-
02/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	41/10	-
10/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	6/5	-
11/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	53/5	-
25/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	43/5	-
19/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	89/5	-

Baba Looey

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Jeffrey Radosevich Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 4-985

Comment: Finished fifth, beaten 12l, at Mahoning Valley over 6f (claimer, sloppy track) last month; no wins at this trip but course specialist who has won four times here; tag has been raised to $7.5k; should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	163/10	-
25/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	49/2	-
11/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	109/10	-
02/10/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	28/5	-
10/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	19/5	-
29/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	187/10	-

Midnight Mikey

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Louis Ruberto Age/Wt: 10/8-7 F: 415-5

Comment: Useful in his prime and four-time winner over C&D; split a number of these rivals when fifth of eight last month in a claimer; could be sharper for recent return to action and has strong claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	24/5	-
11/06/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	12/5	-
27/05/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	27/10	-
06/05/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	11/5	-
31/01/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	41/10	-
31/07/23	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	29/5	-

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Thistledown

20:50

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: AUTHORITARIAN GIRL has winning C&D form to her name and could see the likely strong pace tee things up nicely for her. Queenofthebuckeye and Lemon Mousse also warrant respect.

Queenofthebuckeye

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Louis Ruberto Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 342-3

Comment: Third but only beaten half a length last month in an allowance race; running consistently and successful four times from 14 career runs; one to consider as her last run (after a break) should have set her up nicely for this and boasts the best speed figure posted by any of this field in the last 12 months.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	7/2	-
03/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	2/1	-
18/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	47/10	-
19/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	23/10	-
22/06/24	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	2 / 10	8/1	-
23/05/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/2	-

Authoritarian Girl

Jockey: Luis Gonzalez Trainer: Marco Ibarra Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 6111-

Comment: Bids for a four-timer; got the job done in an allowance race by 1l (Mahoning Valley, sloppy track) in October on debut for this trainer; layoff to overcome; can make her presence felt.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	23/10	-
30/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	39/10	-
31/07/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	23/5	-
19/06/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	26/5	-
12/10/23	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	1 / 5	9/10	-
21/09/23	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	11/5	-

Mobil Chic

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Richard Zielinski Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 13-734

Comment: Last of four (sloppy track, Mahoning Valley) 32 days ago in an allowance optional claimer; has hit the frame in several recent runs; all her winning form has come at Mahoning Valley (six successes); easy to oppose with a number of her rivals in good nick.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	99/10	-
10/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	39/2	-
29/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	72/5	-
19/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	3 / 10	61/10	-
14/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	1 / 13	18/1	-
20/09/24	Belterra Park / Stakes / F	-	9 / 12	246/5	-

Twisted Justice

Jockey: Ricardo Feliciano Trainer: David Wolochuk Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 205-72

Comment: Beaten narrowly at Tampa Bay Downs in February in a claimer; in for a $50k tag here, up from $5k last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	12/5	-
18/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	78/5	-
28/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	21/5	-
14/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	10 / 13	11/2	-
29/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	29/5	-
17/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1/5	-

Kichi Kitsu

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett Age/Wt: 8/8-7 F: 127-22

Comment: Knows how to win here and produced a string of consistent efforts; beaten half a length when second last month in a claimer; claiming value rises from $25k last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	13/10	-
30/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	9/5	-
28/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	3/2	-
11/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	33/10	-
09/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	4/5	-
22/06/24	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	7 / 10	29/10	-

Lemon Mousse

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Robert Gorham Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: /516-

Comment: Boasts a creditable three from eight record at this track; was a shade disappointing when sixth (1-2) splitting Queenofthebuckeye and Kichi Kitsu last June in a stakes; returns from a layoff; likely to be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/24	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	6 / 10	1/2	-
04/05/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	27/10	-
25/03/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	11/2	-
01/08/23	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	12/5	-
22/07/23	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	28/5	-
30/06/23	Belterra Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 11	23/1	-

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Thistledown

21:20

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: It is hard to get away from RIGHT ON THE MUNNY. He knows how to win and is a one-time course winner. Oh Lover Boy, So That's That and Vecchi could run well too.

Oh Lover Boy

Jockey: Mauro Cedillo Trainer: Jacinto Lopez Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 3311

Comment: Seeking a hat-trick today and winner of two of his four career starts; came out on top by just over 5l (Mahoning Valley, sloppy track) four weeks ago in an allowance race; first run in claiming company; can give it a good shot.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	1/10	-
26/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	9/10	-
03/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	131/10	-
08/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 11	223/10	-

So That's That

Jockey: Yan Aviles Trainer: Joseph Poole Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 1-51

Comment: Lightly raced with this just his fifth appearance; gained narrow success in an allowance race (Mahoning Valley) in February; first run in a claimer; should be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	23/10	-
15/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	57/10	-
27/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	1/5	-
28/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	8/5	-

John Fitzgerald

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Craig Sweeting Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 1-251

Comment: Had a couple of these behind scoring narrowly at Mahoning Valley two months ago in an allowance race; on target twice in his last four outings; first attempt in claiming company; he can make a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	63/10	-
03/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	46/5	-
11/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	5/2	-
12/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	2/1	-
27/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	19/5	-
13/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	31/5	-

Swayback Mobil

Jockey: Roberto Perez Trainer: Rey Mendoza Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 442-15

Comment: Found life tough when 15l back in fifth (Mahoning Valley) 50 days ago in an allowance race; suited by this C&D; first run in claiming company; others are preferred as this is competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	173/10	-
09/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	11/10	-
27/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	17/2	-
10/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 12	161/10	-
11/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	69/5	-
26/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	86/5	-

Right On The Munny

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Robert Gorham Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: -134

Comment: Finished last of four in a stakes (muddy track) at Mahoning Valley 34 days ago; has winning track form; a winner of a stakes in March; claiming debut; has to be feared.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	4 / 4	68/5	-
18/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	14/5	-
03/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	9/10	-
27/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	88/5	-
10/10/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	58/5	-
16/09/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	31/10	-

Jac's Empire

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Ivan Vazquez Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 791548

Comment: Has won here; last of eight in an allowance race upped to 1m (sloppy track, Mahoning Valley) last month; claiming debut; this line-up contains some strong opposition so others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	101/2	-
18/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	587/10	-
03/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	69/2	-
11/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	19/5	-
27/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	59/5	-
09/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	6/1	-

Dusty Billy

Jockey: T Houghton Trainer: Danny Bird Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 42241

Comment: Gained a 3½l success in an allowance race (sloppy track) when back to this distance at Mahoning Valley (bobbled at the start) last month; managed two wins in his last six outings; first run in claiming company; entitled to respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	27/10	-
27/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	1/2	-
13/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	7/5	-
26/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	4/5	-
15/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	12/1	-
28/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	3/2	-

Tempered Dream

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Richard Zielinski Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: P1470-

Comment: Tailed off over 1m2f at Mahoning Valley (stakes) six months ago; achieved each of his two career wins at Belterra Park; returning from a layoff here; first run in claiming company; might find this company a little easier but only limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	12 / 12	718/5	-
11/10/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	37/2	-
21/09/24	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	47/5	-
31/08/24	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	3/2	-
10/08/24	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	P / 10	936/5	-
19/07/24	Belterra Park / Stakes / F	-	9 / 9	39/1	-

Drill's Boy

Jockey: German Terraza Trainer: Jose Romero Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 2515

Comment: Fifth of six beaten 17l last month (dropped to 5½f) in an allowance race; managed two wins in his last six outings; first attempt in claiming company; this line-up contains some strong opposition so others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	198/5	-
27/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	46/5	-
13/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	66/5	-
09/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	43/10	-
19/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	11 / 12	292/5	-
13/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	17/5	-

Vecchi

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Jeffrey Radosevich Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 42110-

Comment: Last of ten over 1m at Mahoning Valley (allowance race) six months ago; has chalked up two wins from his last three; can be a player at this level; first attempt in claiming company; returns from a layoff here; could be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	42/5	-
09/10/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	29/10	-
16/09/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	9/5	-
28/08/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	59/10	-
07/08/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	31/10	-
01/07/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	39/10	-

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