Thistledown

17:50 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Fast

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: KARTANO has a fine record at this trip and has a good record of rewarding his backers. Credit River and Lucky Andy are among the dangers.

1st	3. Food Foodie Fav	5/4
2nd	4. Credit River	7/1
3rd	6. Had Right	14/1

Favourite

5/4

Food Foodie

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Amy Sondej Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 446512

5/4

Comment: Beaten a short head 12 days ago in a claimer; C&D has proven suitable before.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	8/5	-
24/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	19/5	-
07/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	81/5	-
05/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	171/10	-
24/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	36/5	-
06/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	247/5	-

2nd Favourite

11/4

Kartano

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Timothy Hamm Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 321274

11/4

Comment: Ran no sort of race (finished fourth) despite 2-5 odds three weeks ago on first run for current trainer in a claimer; has managed seven wins from 31 career runs and performed at a higher level than this in his peak; major player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	2/5	-
04/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	29/5	-
16/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	37/10	-
02/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	18/5	-
21/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	17/10	-
25/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	4/1	-

Bless The Kitten

Jockey: Victor Fernandez Trainer: Gary Johnson Age/Wt: 8/8-7 F: 42756

5/1

Comment: Not beaten that far in sixth (8l) here over 6f (claimer) three weeks ago; has winning form over this course and distance on the CV; form could be levelling off; tag drops from $12.5k to $5k here; he can be taken on as best days now look to behind him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	573/10	-
19/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	157/10	-
01/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	23/2	-
29/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/1	-
09/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	146/5	-
06/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	67/5	-

Lucky Andy

Jockey: Luis Gonzalez Trainer: Valerie Shanyfelt Age/Wt: 11/8-7 F: 4216-2

6/1

Comment: Has won over C&D; displayed a fair level of form when 6l second over 5½f here (claimer) on his debut for this trainer three weeks ago; runs off the same tag as last time ($5k); up in distance by an extra 2½f here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	11/2	-
12/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	9/1	-
14/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	11/5	-
02/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	27/10	-
12/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	9/5	-
26/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	5/2	-

Credit River

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Raquel Castro Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 8-6586

7/1

Comment: Beaten 18l when sixth of seven three weeks ago in a claimer; better than this level in his prime and has won four races (5f-1m); tag drops from $12.5k to $5k here; has posted some fair efforts in defeat and warrants consideration.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	203/10	-
01/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	63/5	-
29/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	28/5	-
09/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	37/10	-
13/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	21/2	-
23/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	14/5	-

Had Right

Jockey: Anthony Nunez Trainer: Candace Huffman Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 446483

14/1

Comment: Far from disgraced (beaten just over 1l) when close behind Food Foodie two weeks ago in a claimer; could be at the extent of his ability and C&D winner although not added to that in previous ten tries.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	263/10	-
06/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	459/5	-
27/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	96/5	-
01/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	261/10	-
06/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	67/5	-
16/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	7/1	-

Thistledown

18:20 - RESULT

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: BOLT'S TREASURE is the pick of these. He should be able to confirm placings with Z Boss, It's Last Call and Interval and his last run caught the eye.

1st	7. Oliverio	12/1
2nd	2. Bolt's Treasure Fav	8/11
3rd	1. Crabtree	7/1

Favourite

8/11

Bolt's Treasure

Jockey: Luis Gonzalez Trainer: Kim Puhl Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 538442

8/11

Comment: 11th attempt to break his duck but shown recent signs of improvement; had several of these rivals behind him in a maiden special weight when on the premises, finishing runner-up 21 days ago; a big player with trainer in excellent form and there was plenty to like about his latest performance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	11/5	-
25/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	79/10	-
04/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	21/10	-
16/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	23/5	-
03/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	2/1	-
17/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	26/5	-

2nd Favourite

5/1

Z Boss

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Michael Rone Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 3-85733

5/1

Comment: Hard to crab his most recent performance (third of eight) three weeks ago upped to this distance splitting Bolt's Treasure, It's Last Call and Interval in a maiden special weight; seems to be improving based on last two runs; hard to dismiss.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	69/2	-
24/04/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	34/5	-
12/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	441/10	-
23/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	386/5	-
09/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	23/1	-
22/08/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 4	37/10	-

Crabtree

Jockey: Anthony Nunez Trainer: Susan Yoder Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 6-7453

7/1

Comment: Has raised his game the last twice but losing run stretches to nine; comfortably beaten finishing third over 1m½f at Oaklawn Park (maiden claimer, sloppy track) four weeks ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	19/2	-
02/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	38/5	-
07/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	31/10	-
23/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	51/2	-
22/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	203/10	-
06/10/24	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	2231/50	-

Interval

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Nestor Rivera Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 4-32253

7/1

Comment: Has arguably shown improved form the last twice; finished third but wasn't beaten too far (7l) in a maiden special weight (dropped back to 6f) last week; definite chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	15/2	-
08/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	21/2	-
09/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	16/5	-
14/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	91/100	-
03/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	64/25	-
13/12/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	183/25	-

It's Last Call

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Rey Mendoza Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 3-33324

9/1

Comment: Improved form the last twice; didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten 7l) in a maiden special weight splitting Bolt's Treasure, Z Boss and Interval 21 days ago; record suggests he is usually one to take on for win purposes so others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	277/10	-
02/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	52/5	-
20/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	17/1	-
04/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	79/10	-
06/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	121/10	-
23/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	151/10	-

Oliverio

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Elias Lopez Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 9743

12/1

Comment: Failed to land a blow when third of six (dropped back to 5½f) at Hawthorne last month in a maiden claimer; lightly raced with this just his fifth appearance; makes limited appeal as has not been seen doing much trackwork recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	37/10	-
06/04/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	127/10	-
20/03/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	48/5	-
15/02/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	1049/10	-

Great Revelation

Jockey: Hector Berrios Trainer: Ricardo Bailey Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 674468

33/1

Comment: Beaten by a several of these three weeks ago in a maiden special weight when finishing last of eight upped to this trip; has run 12 times without getting off the mark; this is competitive and he's easy enough to swerve.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	207/5	-
24/04/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	60/1	-
09/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	29/1	-
01/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	62/5	-
12/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	173/10	-
01/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	147/2	-

Thistledown

18:50 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: WEEKEND RETREAT looks set for a big run. He is taken to confirm the placings with Why Kenny Why and has been a winner over the trip.

1st	3. Why Kenny Why	16/1
2nd	2. Gray Tormentor 2nd Fav	10/3
3rd	1. Colorful Lad	9/1

Favourite

7/4

Weekend Retreat

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Robert Gorham Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 5-17642

7/4

Comment: Close up second over 1m here (claimer) with Why Kenny Why just behind last Monday; much respected as return to this trip should be in his favour.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	33/10	-
10/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	49/5	-
26/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	61/10	-
11/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	81/10	-
28/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	3/10	-
07/10/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	41/10	-

2nd Favourite

10/3

Gray Tormentor

Jockey: Victor Fernandez Trainer: Ivan Vazquez Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 3-2643

10/3

Comment: Finished just behind Paymaster General when third 23 days ago back down to this distance in a claimer; likes this combination of C&D; no surprise to see him go well if building on last performance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	3/2	-
03/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	51/10	-
03/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	57/5	-
08/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	11/5	-
13/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	19/2	-
29/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	54/5	-

National Story

Jockey: Joe Stokes Trainer: Justin Jensen Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 524-24

10/3

Comment: This is his grade; out of the frame (beaten 7l in fourth) in a claimer 23 days ago; in for a $12.5k tag so down in class ($16k last time); hard to dismiss.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	93/10	-
05/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	21/10	-
12/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	26/5	-
26/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	23/5	-
11/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	77/1	-
09/10/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	9 / 10	383/10	-

Paymaster General

Jockey: Ricardo Feliciano Trainer: Robin Schuster Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 679-92

9/2

Comment: Respectable effort to finish second, beaten half a length in a claimer three weeks ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	10/1	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	155/2	-
02/10/24	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	229/10	-
14/09/24	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	63/1	-
19/07/24	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	48/5	-
27/06/24	Belterra Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	3/5	-

Colorful Lad

Jockey: Noel Vigil Trainer: Richard Zielinski Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 751-

9/1

Comment: Opened account at the seventh attempt when winning by just under 2l in a maiden claimer in September; returns from a layoff here; easy enough to take on despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/09/24	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	47/10	-
09/09/24	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	3/1	-
28/08/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	54/5	-
31/07/24	Presque Isle Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	35/2	-
15/07/24	Presque Isle Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	8/5	-
22/04/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 11	1/1	-

Why Kenny Why

Jockey: Mauro Cedillo Trainer: Tina Casalinova Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 694775

16/1

Comment: Has won over C&D; not always shown an awful lot since winning a maiden special weight at Thistledown in August; didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten 6l) in a claimer upped to 1m last Monday; probably unlikely to trouble the principals with a number of his rivals in good nick.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	50/1	-
30/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	183/2	-
27/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	42/1	-
26/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	433/10	-
08/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	115/2	-
27/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	332/5	-

Thistledown

19:20 - RESULT

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: RENEWED is less exposed than some of her rivals and will have learnt from her debut experience. Anotherwinner is another to consider.

1st	1. Singer	4/1
2nd	3. Renewed Fav	11/4
3rd	2. Collect Gold 2nd Fav	10/3

Favourite

11/4

Renewed

Jockey: Chelsey Keiser Trainer: David Wolochuk Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 5-

11/4

Comment: Didn't offer much on her debut over 5½f here at 85-40 in August; returns from an absence here; every chance as jockey does well from inner gates here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
07/08/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 6	21/10	-

2nd Favourite

10/3

Collect Gold

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Justin Radosevich Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 24-327

10/3

Comment: Beaten 11l in seventh over 5½f here (maiden special weight) 17 days ago, when behind two of these; has found improvement of late; second, albeit some way off the winner, two starts back and needs to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	16/5	-
23/04/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 5	8/5	-
24/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	11/5	-
27/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	189/10	-
06/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	22/1	-
14/02/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	56/5	-

Singer

Jockey: Noel Vigil Trainer: Richard Zielinski Age/Wt: 3/8-7

4/1

Comment: Sibling of Map To My Heart (6f winner); looks a speedy type on sire side of breeding; market may be informative on her prospects against runners with experience.

Red Seven

Jockey: Luis Gonzalez Trainer: Valerie Shanyfelt Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 33-74

5/1

Comment: Unable to land a blow when fourth of five in a maiden special weight last month on debut for this trainer; shown she can be competitive fairly recently and could have a say.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 5	7/5	-
11/01/25	Sam Houston / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	17/10	-
07/12/24	Remington Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	26/5	-
18/11/24	Remington Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	5/2	-
12/10/24	Remington Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	41/5	-

Marabella

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Robert Gorham Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 58-3

11/2

Comment: Had a couple of these behind her when third here two weeks ago in a maiden special weight; lightly raced (this just her fourth race).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	177/10	-
28/08/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	13/1	-
14/08/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	61/10	-

Anotherwinner

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Justin Radosevich Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 47-4

9/1

Comment: Lightly raced (running for just the fourth time); related to Stakes winner Here's The Spider; fair effort when beaten 8l, finishing fourth of eight splitting Marabella and Collect Gold 17 days ago on debut for new trainer in a maiden special weight; if replicating best previous efforts poses a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	229/10	-
28/08/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	293/10	-
14/08/24	Belterra Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 5	119/10	-

Kelley Jean

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Saul Morales Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 66225

12/1

Comment: Last of five in a maiden special weight on her debut for new trainer when behind two of these last month; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 5	5/1	-
07/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	17/10	-
24/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	17/5	-
27/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	143/5	-
25/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	23/10	-

Thistledown

19:50 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: RIGHT TRAPPE is strongly fancied to come out on top. She comes here off the back of a fair effort last time and has been a winner over this C&D.

1st	6. Heart Light	7/2
2nd	4. Cleomenes	12/1
3rd	1. Right Trappe 2nd Fav	5/2

Favourite

2/1

Half Birthday

Jockey: Luis Gonzalez Trainer: Valerie Shanyfelt Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 542723

2/1

Comment: One-time useful operator and has been fairly consistent this year; was a shade disappointing when third (11-10, sloppy track) 26 days ago in a claimer; has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals so likely to be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	11/10	-
02/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	29/10	-
19/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	37/10	-
26/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	31/10	-
28/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	9/2	-
08/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	21/5	-

2nd Favourite

5/2

Right Trappe

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Michael Rone Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 90855

5/2

Comment: One-time useful performer and has a course-and-distance record of four wins from 11 starts; not disgraced when fifth last week in a claimer; she's a serious player if building on promise shown last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	3/1	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	26/5	-
12/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	637/10	-
30/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	381/5	-
16/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	371/10	-
31/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	97/10	-

Heart Light

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Caryn Vecchio Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 677763

7/2

Comment: A winner five times from 35 runs (5½f-1m½f); finished third but only beaten just over 2l in a claimer last Monday where she had two of these rivals behind on debut for this trainer; interesting if building on promise shown last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	17/5	-
02/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	93/5	-
11/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	42/5	-
27/02/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	53/2	-
12/02/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	15/2	-
30/01/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	91/10	-

May Mays Castle

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Johanna Urieta Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 58421

5/1

Comment: Big price (16-1) when winning Thistledown claimer 24 days ago; drops to a $5k tag from $12.5k; stamina to prove at this trip so there are better alternatives here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	17/1	-
23/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	244/5	-
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	45/2	-
22/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	267/10	-
11/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	224/5	-
16/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	9/2	-

Pearlintherough

Jockey: Roberto Perez Trainer: Richard Genovese Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 776334

15/2

Comment: Split Heart Light and Right Trappe when fourth last Monday in a claimer; a winner over this C&D; has lacked consistency of late; meeting some horses in good form and tricky to make a case.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	207/10	-
29/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	219/10	-
07/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	62/5	-
28/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	491/10	-
12/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	276/5	-
24/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	217/5	-

Cleomenes

Jockey: Hector Berrios Trainer: Johanna Urieta Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 78-26

12/1

Comment: Largely been out of sorts; finished last of six over 5½f here (claimer) last week on debut for this trainer; she can be taken on given the strong opposition here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	37/2	-
24/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	12/1	-
27/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	114/5	-
07/12/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	311/20	-
17/11/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	1051/20	-
24/10/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	5/1	-

Thistledown

20:20 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: INSIDE STUNT looks set to capitalise if the leaders go too fast and has won over this C&D. Bucket List should also be taken seriously.

1st	2. Ian Glass 2nd Fav	3/1
2nd	4. Inside Stunt Fav	10/11
3rd	6. Big Bucksalot	13/2

Favourite

10/11

Inside Stunt

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Nestor Rivera Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 431211

10/11

Comment: Has scored over C&D; on a hat-trick after last win; won by 2½l three weeks ago in an optional claimer; peak figure in the past year is the best in the field so should make a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	6/5	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/10	-
05/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	31/10	-
20/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	4/5	-
10/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	111/10	-
28/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	22/5	-

2nd Favourite

3/1

Ian Glass

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Kim Puhl Age/Wt: 9/8-7 F: 66442

3/1

Comment: On the premises when second of six three weeks ago behind Inside Stunt in an optional claimer; consistent lately and better than this level in his prime; cannot be ignored if reproducing most recent effort and the trainer is flying.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	28/5	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	33/10	-
13/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	83/10	-
22/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	84/5	-
08/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 11	457/10	-
19/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 11	7/1	-

Big Bucksalot

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Craig Sweeting Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 151124

13/2

Comment: Just over 3l fourth to Bucket List (Mahoning Valley, muddy track) last month in a starter allowance; a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 7-27 and string of consistent efforts of late; this is competitive and looks opposable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	12/5	-
30/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	3/5	-
12/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	3/5	-
27/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	9/5	-
06/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	7/10	-
28/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	19/10	-

Bucket List

Jockey: Edgar Paucar Trainer: Joseph Mahan Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 142112

8/1

Comment: On target three times in his last six outings; all five wins have been at around this trip; a respectable runner-up of five two weeks ago in an allowance race; this is the only ride on the card for Edgar Paucar; certainly not out of it.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	3/2	-
11/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	36/5	-
27/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	1/1	-
13/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	16/5	-
08/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	83/10	-
13/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	22/5	-

Otis Otis Otis

Jockey: Luis Gonzalez Trainer: Kim Puhl Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 148-1

9/1

Comment: Chasing a fourth C&D success after half a length win here three weeks ago; he can be taken on as poor record running for the second time after an absence.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	77/10	-
16/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	17/5	-
26/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	39/5	-
09/10/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	6/5	-
24/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	11/10	-
10/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	29/10	-

Stomping Moon

Jockey: Joe Stokes Trainer: Joe Pizzurro Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 232533

16/1

Comment: Winner of four races (6f-1m); often been there or thereabouts lately; didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten 6l) in a claimer 16 days ago; up against it.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	41/5	-
30/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	477/10	-
11/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	79/5	-
22/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	11/10	-
12/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	59/10	-
03/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	11/5	-

Thistledown

20:50 - RESULT

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: STRING OCTET takes the eye from a recent form perspective (scored last time) and the likely strong pace up front is a plus. Take Five Charlie is another for the shortlist.

1st	5. Take Five Charlie Fav	1/1
2nd	7. Sgt York	9/1
3rd	6. Kickstart	25/1

Favourite

1/1

Take Five Charlie

Jockey: Walter Rodriguez Trainer: Wesley Ward Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 1-4

1/1

Comment: From a respected trainer; far from disgraced (beaten 4½l) at Keeneland last month in a claimer; must be respected as shown he can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F		-	4 / 7	197/25	-
29/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 8	7/10	-

2nd Favourite

15/8

String Octet

Jockey: Chelsey Keiser Trainer: David Wolochuk Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 2-1

15/8

Comment: Related to Stakes winner Practicallyelusive; registered first success at the second time of asking when an easy winner last month in a maiden special weight; major player as jockey does well from inner gates here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 6	1/2	-
14/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 7	2/1	-

Little Shance

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Jevon Crumley Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 712

13/2

Comment: A promoted runner-up, finished third, in an allowance race last month; hard to dismiss.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	3/2	-
30/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	9/10	-
09/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 11	97/5	-

Sgt York

Jockey: Ricardo Feliciano Trainer: Shane Meyers Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 4/12-5

9/1

Comment: Split a number of these rivals two weeks ago on first run for this trainer in an allowance race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	13/5	-
02/10/24	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	1/2	-
24/08/24	Belterra Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	5/2	-
31/10/23	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	13/10	-

Gone Wild

Jockey: Victor Fernandez Trainer: Robert Cline Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 1337-2

20/1

Comment: Had a number of these behind him when involved in the finish two weeks ago in an allowance race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	48/5	-
27/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	34/5	-
12/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	26/5	-
10/10/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	309/10	-
30/08/24	Belterra Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	9/2	-
27/07/24	Belterra Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 4	19/5	-

Kickstart

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Robert Gorham Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 42-156

25/1

Comment: Split a number of these rivals over 5½f here (allowance race) when beaten 6l in sixth two weeks ago; others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	67/10	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	17/5	-
27/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	8/5	-
10/10/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	7/5	-
18/09/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	7/2	-

Sadie's Silver Kid

Jockey: Anthony Rodriguez Trainer: Richard Rettele Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 443-8

40/1

Comment: Finished last of eight two weeks ago when behind three of these in an allowance race; facing a testing assignment and not easy to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	207/10	-
15/07/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	193/10	-
26/06/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	73/10	-
08/06/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	77/10	-
21/05/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	151/10	-
28/10/23	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	36/5	-

Thistledown

21:20 - RESULT

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 5f 110y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: CATTY REMARK is a firm choice. She finished ahead of Bold Ruby, Come On Arlene and Victoria Command when last seen and has been successful at this track before.

1st	5. Naksu	5/1
2nd	3. Biondettisnitemare Fav	5/2
3rd	2. My Daniela	16/1

Favourite

5/2

2nd Favourite

5/2

Biondettisnitemare

Jockey: Roberto Perez Trainer: Rodney Faulkner Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: -1

5/2

Comment: No apparent fluke about her 22-1 debut success (by just over 4l) 21 days ago over C&D; progress needed on this second career run despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 9	112/5	-

Catty Remark

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Robert Gorham Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: -34212

5/2

Comment: Has winning track form; best form so far in last two starts; problems at the start (bumped) two weeks ago when beaten 4½l to finish second in an allowance race; should have every chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	23/5	-
21/04/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	1/1	-
20/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	17/10	-
26/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	13/5	-
10/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	27/5	-
24/09/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	7/2	-

Naksu

Jockey: Victor Fernandez Trainer: Ricardo Bailey Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: /365

5/1

Comment: Has won over C&D; few miles on the clock with this her fifth race; not beaten that far in fifth (9l) last Monday in an allowance race; can give it a good shot if duplicating the form of her most recent win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	121/5	-
26/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	14/1	-
05/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	31/10	-
24/07/23	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	3/1	-

Pride And Attitude

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Joseph Poole Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 22220-

6/1

Comment: Subpar record of 1-13; failed to finish over 1m½f at Belterra Park (stakes) when tailed off last June; returns from an absence here; should not be far away with return to this trip a plus and dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/24	Belterra Park / Stakes / F	-	10 / 10	97/5	-
12/06/24	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	2/1	-
29/05/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	13/10	-
13/05/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	4/1	-
22/04/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	36/5	-
10/04/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	19/5	-

Come On Arlene

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Timothy Hamm Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 3176-5

7/1

Comment: Held when fifth of seven here over 6f (allowance race) splitting Catty Remark, Bold Ruby and Victoria Command two weeks ago; capable if in the mood so she should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	33/5	-
10/10/24	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	6 / 6	68/5	-
20/09/24	Belterra Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 8	17/10	-
06/09/24	Belterra Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	37/10	-
07/08/24	Belterra Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	29/5	-
04/07/24	Belterra Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 5	67/10	-

Bold Ruby

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Andrew Tumblin Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 9215-4

10/1

Comment: Split a number of these rivals in an allowance race when beaten 11l (fourth of seven) on first outing for new trainer 17 days ago; may have to settle for supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	147/5	-
05/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	27/10	-
06/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	3/10	-
19/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	157/10	-
02/10/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	26/5	-
26/08/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	17/5	-

My Daniela

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Randy Blackhurst Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 354-8

16/1

Comment: Finished last of eight at Mountaineer Park two weeks ago in an allowance race; a course winner; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	47/1	-
05/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	29/10	-
25/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	203/5	-
05/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	9/2	-
23/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	217/10	-
08/10/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	43/2	-

Victoria Command

Jockey: Mauro Cedillo Trainer: Jacinto Lopez Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 2-726

25/1

Comment: Has won at this course; behind three of these (bumped at the start) two weeks ago when beaten 14l (sixth of seven) in an allowance race; can give it a good shot.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	443/10	-
09/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	277/10	-
25/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	223/10	-
26/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	7/2	-
05/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	117/5	-
05/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	20/1	-

Rivers Run Red

Jockey: Anthony Nunez Trainer: Emily Szczepanski Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 675-5

25/1

Comment: Yet to open her account after 11 starts; not disgraced when fifth in a maiden claimer (Mahoning Valley) in January; returning from a layoff here; now up to allowance level so passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	123/10	-
17/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	126/5	-
20/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	49/1	-
30/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	61/10	-
01/10/24	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	25/2	-
05/09/24	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	61/10	-