Thistledown Race 1 - Race 1 - Claiming
VENTURE ON (4) was below his best last time, finishing sixth and beaten 24 lengths over 1609m at this track (Dirt). Finds a suitable assignment and can get the job done. G T THREE FIFTY (8) is back at the races for the first time since May 29 2024. Scored over 1207m at Mahoning Valley to launch the last campaign. Has found a suitable race. GIV'EM THE BIZ (1) started at $9.20 last time and ran below expectations, finishing sixth and beaten 14 lengths at this track (Dirt) over 1106m. Finds a nice race and can make amends. WORTHY OPPONENT (3) didn't make an impact at his last run before going for a spell on 13/11/2024, finishing fourth and beaten 8 lengths over 1106m at Mahoning Valley (Dirt). Among the better hopes.

Jockey: Fernando Salazar Becerra
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 7 at this track on June 4 over 1106m, 14 len behind Weekend Buzz carrying 54kg at $9.20. The race before that 2nd in a small field at this track on May 7 over 1106m, 2.5 len behind Baba Looey carrying 54kg at $6.50.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/7 | 04/06/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $27,061.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Becerra Fernando Salazar | 54kg | 1:06.75 | 3-5-6 | 4 |
| 14.8L | $9.20 |
2/6 | 07/05/2025 | 27 | CLM 3U | $27,188.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Becerra Fernando Salazar | 54kg | 1:07.39 | 6-5-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
2/7 | 10/04/2025 | 162 | CLM 3U | $27,955.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SP | Becerra Fernando Salazar | 56kg | 1:13.70 | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $18.30 |
7/8 | 30/10/2024 | 22 | CLM 3U | $25,289.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | Fast | German Terraza | 57kg | 1:07.18 | 3-6-7 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $12.60 |
1/6 | 08/10/2024 | 19 | CLM 3U | $24,566.00 | Thistledown | 1006m | Fast | German Terraza | 56kg | 0:59.66 | 1-2-1 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $8.20 |
5/8 | 19/09/2024 | 38 | CLM 3U | $25,588.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | German Terraza | 54kg | 1:13.22 | 3-2-5 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $22.70 |
9/10 | 12/08/2024 | - | Claiming | $17,400.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Mauro Cedillo | 54kg | 1206.40. | 2-3-2-3 | 9 |
| 9.75L | $43.10 |
5/5 | 30/05/2024 | - | Claiming | $16,000.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | Fast | John Mckee | 56kg | 1221.20. | 1-3-5-5 | 6 |
| 15.25L | $3.10 |
4/7 | 01/05/2024 | - | Claiming | $21,900.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Feliciano | 54kg | 1200.40. | 1-2-1-3 | 6 |
| 13.25L | $9.10 |
4/7 | 01/04/2024 | - | Claiming | $24,300.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Sloppy | Mauro Cedillo | 56.5kg | 1237.20. | 1-4-5-4 | 5 |
| 5.75L | $16.00 |

Jockey: Anthony Rodriguez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 7 at this track on May 14 over 1207m, 19 len behind Blake's Ryen carrying 54kg at $7.30. Second run from a spell 3rd in a small field at this track on June 16 over 1106m, 5.5 len behind Office Chatter carrying 54kg at $16.30.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/6 | 16/06/2025 | 33 | CLM 3U | $27,838.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Anthony Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:06.60 | 1-3-3 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $16.30 |
7/7 | 14/05/2025 | 176 | CLM 3U | $27,969.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Anthony Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:13.24 | 1-5-7 | 7 |
| 19.4L | $7.30 |
12/12 | 19/11/2024 | 12 | CLM 3U | $26,636.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | David J Haldar | 56kg | 1:13.96 | 9-12-PU | 1 |
| 99.0L | $34.70 |
5/8 | 07/11/2024 | 30 | CLM 3U | $29,680.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | R A Perez | 56kg | 1:13.98 | 5-6-5 | 2 |
| 19.0L | $5.60 |
3/7 | 08/10/2024 | 152 | CLM 3U | $25,867.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | R A Perez | 54kg | 1:06.08 | 4-2-3 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $23.80 |
5/5 | 09/05/2024 | 45 | CLM 3U | $30,428.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 54kg | 1:05.60 | 3-5-5 | 2 |
| 24.3L | $16.40 |
3/8 | 25/03/2024 | - | Claiming | $15,200.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 56.5kg | 1225.10. | 2-2-2-2 | 8 |
| 10.25L | $2.20 |
3/4 | 06/03/2024 | - | Claiming | $19,500.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Muddy | Luis Antonio Gonzalez | 56.5kg | 1247.20. | 3-4-4-3 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $3.80 |
9/10 | 06/02/2024 | - | Claiming | $19,500.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Luis Antonio Gonzalez | 56.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $2.80 | |
3/10 | 15/01/2024 | - | Claiming | $19,500.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Luis Antonio Gonzalez | 56.5kg | 1201.40. | 5-4-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Anthony Nunez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of eight months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Mahoning Valley November 13 over 1106m, 8 len behind Spirit Of Akron with 56kg at $3.70. When resuming last campaign fourth in a small field at this track May 20 2024 over 1106m, 1.75 len behind Sweet Lemon Drop carrying 56kg at $1.40.
Last Starts 230 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/5 | 13/11/2024 | 25 | CLM 3U | $28,006.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | Fast | T Houghton | 56kg | 1:05.87 | 3-2-4 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $3.70 |
2/8 | 19/10/2024 | 16 | CLM 3U | $26,590.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | T Houghton | 56kg | 1:13.06 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $3.60 |
4/6 | 03/10/2024 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $55,491.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | T Houghton | 54kg | 1:11.24 | 4-5-4 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $12.60 |
1/8 | 19/09/2024 | 30 | CLM 3U | $25,588.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | T Houghton | 54kg | 1:13.22 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |
5/6 | 20/08/2024 | 33 | CLM 3U | $33,641.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | David J Haldar | 55kg | 1:11.62 | 3-5-5 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $6.60 |
1/9 | 18/07/2024 | 15 | CLM 3U | $26,165.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | T Houghton | 56kg | 1:12.68 | 5-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
3/7 | 03/07/2024 | - | Claiming | $18,300.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | T. D. Houghton | 56kg | 1210.20. | 4-4-2-3 | 2 |
| 4L | $6.10 |
4/5 | 11/06/2024 | - | Claiming | $18,300.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | T. D. Houghton | 54kg | 1203.40. | 3-1-2-2 | 3 |
| 6.35L | $6.60 |
4/6 | 20/05/2024 | - | Claiming | $17,400.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | T. D. Houghton | 56kg | 1110.20. | 1-2-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.75L | $1.40 |
9/9 | 28/10/2023 | - | Starter Allowance | $22,900.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Good | T. D. Houghton | 56.5kg | 1221.30. | 3-2-7-9 | 7 |
| 58.25L | $24.60 |

Jockey: Victor Fernandez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last in a small field at this track on June 17 over 1609m, 24 len behind Need To Know Basis with 54kg at $31.50. The run before that second last in a small field at this track on June 7 over 1207m, 9 len behind Ilikethat carrying 54kg at $5.10.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/6 | 17/06/2025 | 10 | CLM 3U | $34,059.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | SP | Miguel L Martinez | 54kg | 1:41.28 | 4-6-6 | 3 |
| 24.5L | $31.50 |
5/6 | 07/06/2025 | 25 | CLM 3U | $34,059.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Victor R Fernandez | 54kg | 1:12.44 | 2-5-5 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $5.10 |
2/7 | 13/05/2025 | 8 | CLM 3U | $26,562.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Jason Simpson | 56kg | 1:06.37 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
3/7 | 05/05/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $35,000.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Good | Jason Simpson | 54kg | 1:12.49 | 2-3-3 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $24.80 |
4/8 | 21/04/2025 | 11 | CLM 3U | $27,796.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Jason Simpson | 54kg | 1:06.20 | 4-5-4 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $19.70 |
4/5 | 10/04/2025 | 255 | CLM 3U | $27,955.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SP | Erik Barbaran | 56kg | 1:13.77 | 3-4-4 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $4.00 |
6/6 | 29/07/2024 | - | Allowance | $40,100.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Sloppy | Fernando Salazar Becerra | 54kg | 1673.20. | 6-6-6-6-6 | 1 |
| 24.5L | $15.00 |
10/12 | 22/06/2024 | - | Stakes | $75,000.00 | Thistledown | 1709m | Fast | Fernando Salazar Becerra | 53kg | 1784.0. | 8-5-5-10-9 | 1 |
| 18.35L | $35.60 |
2/6 | 05/06/2024 | - | Allowance | $40,100.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 54kg | 1670.40. | 5-3-2-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.75L | $16.40 |
4/8 | 15/05/2024 | - | Claiming | $21,900.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 54kg | 1207.0. | 6-6-7-6 | 5 |
| 1.85L | $12.50 |

Jockey: Luis Batista
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran last in a small field at this track on June 4 over 1106m, 13 len behind Overload carrying 56kg at $23.50. Second-up ran last in a small field at this track on June 11 over 1207m, 13 len behind Classic Mo carrying 54kg at $63.60.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/6 | 11/06/2025 | 7 | CLM 3U | $28,460.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Yan Aviles | 54kg | 1:12.87 | 1-6-6 | 5 |
| 13.9L | $63.60 |
6/6 | 04/06/2025 | 236 | CLM 3U | $26,439.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | R A Perez | 56kg | 1:07.09 | 3-4-6 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $23.50 |
6/8 | 11/10/2024 | 9 | CLM 3U | $25,145.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | H Rosario | 54kg | 1:06.20 | 1-7-6 | 8 |
| 4.4L | $91.60 |
7/8 | 02/10/2024 | 34 | CLM 3U | $25,145.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | H Rosario | 54kg | 1:05.86 | 2-6-7 | 8 |
| 10.1L | $20.20 |
6/7 | 29/08/2024 | 17 | CLM 3U | $26,728.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | H Rosario | 54kg | 1:06.28 | 5-2-6 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $54.00 |
5/8 | 12/08/2024 | 25 | CLM 3U | $26,728.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Yan Aviles | 56kg | 1:05.44 | 5-6-5 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $26.90 |
4/6 | 18/07/2024 | - | Claiming | $17,400.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Yan Aviles | 54kg | 1080.19. | 5-5-3-3 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $43.20 |
7/7 | 03/07/2024 | - | Claiming | $18,300.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Yan Aviles | 56kg | 1210.20. | 2-3-4-5 | 6 |
| 8.75L | $40.80 |
6/6 | 05/06/2024 | - | Claiming | $17,400.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Yan Aviles | 54kg | 1111.0. | 3-2-2-3 | 4 |
| 7.85L | $13.10 |
6/6 | 20/05/2024 | - | Claiming | $17,400.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Maikol Vilchez | 53.5kg | 1110.20. | 5-4-5-6 | 4 |
| 8.75L | $14.70 |

Jockey: Ricardo Mejias
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up second last in a small field at this track on May 21 over 1207m, 14 len behind Yippee Ki Yay with 56kg at $47.30. Second-up got back early 5th of 7 at this track on June 4 over 1106m, 13 len behind Weekend Buzz with 54kg at $42.40.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/7 | 04/06/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $27,061.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | R A Perez | 54kg | 1:06.75 | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 13.0L | $42.40 |
5/6 | 21/05/2025 | 295 | CLM 3U | $27,188.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | M | Javier Tavares | 56kg | 1:12.91 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $47.30 |
6/6 | 30/07/2024 | 26 | CLM 3U | $51,128.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Good | Mauro Cedillo | 55kg | 1:12.64 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 19.3L | $66.30 |
6/9 | 04/07/2024 | 15 | CLM 3U | $24,662.00 | Belterra Park | 1308m | M | Thiago Canuto | 56.5kg | 1:19.89 | 9-9-6 | 3 |
| 17.6L | $11.00 |
1/8 | 19/06/2024 | 20 | CLM 3U | $32,326.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | R A Perez | 54kg | 1:13.68 | 8-5-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
5/6 | 30/05/2024 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $58,716.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Victor Severino | 54kg | 1:39.42 | 3-5-5 | 1 |
| 26.8L | $50.80 |
3/5 | 07/05/2024 | - | Claiming | $21,400.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Victor Severino | 54kg | 1216.40. | 5-5-5-4 | 3 |
| 5.25L | $5.80 |
2/8 | 25/03/2024 | - | Claiming | $15,200.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Victor Severino | 56.5kg | 1225.10. | 7-6-4-3 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $9.60 |
6/8 | 06/03/2024 | - | Claiming | $19,500.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Muddy | Victor Severino | 56.5kg | 1232.30. | 5-6-6-5 | 4 |
| 8.85L | $10.30 |
3/8 | 21/02/2024 | - | Claiming | $19,500.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Fast | Angel I. Diaz | 56.5kg | 1762.0. | 7-8-8-5-3 | 3 |
| 8.55L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Rocco Bowen
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 36 day let-up. Most recently 4th in a small field at this track on May 26 over 1207m, 7 len behind Stunt Man carrying 54kg at $20.10. The start before that second last of 7 at this track on May 5 over 1207m, 6 len behind Romantic Cowboy with 54kg at $15.60.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/6 | 26/05/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $35,000.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 54kg | 1:12.30 | 5-3-4 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $20.10 |
6/7 | 05/05/2025 | 25 | CLM 3U | $35,000.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Good | Rocco Bowen | 54kg | 1:12.49 | 7-6-6 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $15.60 |
3/7 | 10/04/2025 | 16 | CLM 3U | $27,955.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SP | Erik Barbaran | 56kg | 1:13.70 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $8.20 |
6/10 | 25/03/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $27,734.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | 1:15.14 | 6-5-6 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $5.10 |
5/9 | 11/03/2025 | 54 | CLM 3U | $28,090.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | 1:15.30 | 8-6-5 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $5.10 |
5/7 | 16/01/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $29,677.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | Good | Erik Barbaran | 57kg | 1:06.10 | 4-3-5 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $2.60 |
1/11 | 19/12/2024 | - | Claiming | $17,500.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | Sloppy | Erik Barbaran | 56.5kg | 1115.50. | 5-1-2-1 | 4 |
| -1.25L | $3.50 |
2/12 | 19/11/2024 | - | Claiming | $17,500.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 56.5kg | 1232.40. | 5-3-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.75L | $3.10 |
5/8 | 30/10/2024 | - | Claiming | $17,500.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | Fast | Angel I. Diaz | 56.5kg | 1119.40. | 2-6-6-5 | 7 |
| 6.25L | $2.30 |
2/5 | 25/09/2024 | - | Claiming | $18,300.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Good | Angel I. Diaz | 56kg | 1103.20. | 4-1-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.25L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Jose Bracho
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation third in a small field at this track May 29 2024 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Country Club Bobby carrying 54kg at $1.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 3 len Mahoning Valley December 28 2023 over 1207m defeating C V Jersey Bee carrying 56kg at $2.70.
Last Starts 398 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/5 | 29/05/2024 | 34 | CLM 3U | $42,049.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Jose A Bracho | 54kg | 1:12.00 | 5-2-3 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.50 |
2/9 | 25/04/2024 | 31 | ALLOW 3U | $45,622.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Jose A Bracho | 55kg | 1:10.60 | 2-3-2 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $4.70 |
1/8 | 25/03/2024 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $39,846.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Jose A Bracho | 57kg | 1:13.31 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $1.40 |
1/9 | 28/02/2024 | 44 | ALLOW 3U | $54,932.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Jose A Bracho | 56kg | 1:12.58 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $2.30 |
1/6 | 15/01/2024 | 18 | ALLOW 3U | $51,466.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Luis Raul Rivera | 57kg | 1:11.50 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $1.20 |
1/8 | 28/12/2023 | 226 | ALLOW 3U | $50,830.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SP | Jose A Bracho | 56kg | 1:12.33 | 6-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $2.70 |
3/8 | 16/05/2023 | - | Allowance | $35,800.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Luis Antonio Gonzalez | 54kg | 1208.0. | 4-4-3-2 | 1 |
| 4.25L | $3.80 |
6/6 | 04/03/2023 | - | Claiming | $27,000.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Travis Wales | 56kg | 1196.50. | 1-4-4-4 | 6 |
| 7.55L | $30.90 |
7/10 | 10/02/2023 | - | Claiming | $26,000.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Good | Gabriel Saez | 56kg | 1202.0. | 1-2-2-5 | 2 |
| 7.75L | $16.70 |
6/9 | 13/01/2023 | - | Claiming | $29,000.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Dead6 | Travis Wales | 55kg | 1193.50. | 4-4-4-5 | 4 |
| 8.55L | $48.50 |