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Thistledown Race 5 - Race 5 - Allowance Optional Claiming

JUPITER (3) drifted well back and failed to finish it off last start when sixth, beaten 10 lengths, over 1308m at Presque Isle Downs (Synthetic). Nicely placed to feature in the finish. SCRIMPER (5) was in a different class last time with a dominant all-the-way win by 2.75 lengths at this track (Dirt) over 1207m. Victor R Fernandez who has two wins when partnering stays on. Should be in the finish. MELLIFLUOUS (1) got home by half a length last time out over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Has started three times at this course and distance and is yet to miss the placings. Can measure up again. VODKA N GINGERALE (4) ran below expectations last time at this track (Dirt) over 1207m, finishing fourth and beaten 4 lengths. Goes well at this trip, recording five minor placings and has solid claims.

Race Time:6:50 PM

Monday, August 24, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1207m

Mellifluous (1)21x7452131

Trainer: Kim Puhl (USA)12 mths 25: 3-6-5

Jockey: Rocco Bowen

Weight: 55kgs

5 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: COAL FRONT (USA)

Dam: FAIRY STAR (AUS)

Dam's Sire: More Than Ready

Stats

Prize Money$180,248.00

Avg $$7,209.92

Win %12.00%

Place %56.00%

Career25: 3-6-5

Track4: 2-1-1

Distance13: 2-4-2

Tr / Dist3: 2-1-0

1st Up4: 0-1-0

2nd Up4: 0-0-1

Firm16: 2-5-3

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Recent form sound. Returns from a 34-day let-up. Most recently won by 0.5 len at this track on July 21 over 1207m defeating Saving Heart with 55kg at $5.50. The race before that eased back early on 3rd in a small field at this track on June 29 over 1106m, 7 len behind Invictus with 56kg at $14.60. No reason he cannot salute again.

Last Starts 34 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/7	21/07/2026	22	ALLOW 3U	$43,106.00	Thistledown	1207m	M	Luis A Gonzalez	55kg	1:12.48	6-5-1	3	1. Mellifluous 2. Saving Heart 3. Call Shadd	0.5L	$5.50
3/6	29/06/2026	26	ALLOW 3U	$41,423.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	Luis A Gonzalez	56kg	1:04.48	5-5-3	3	1. Invictus 2. Saving Heart 3. Mellifluous	7.3L	$14.60
1/6	03/06/2026	22	ALLOW 3U	$39,052.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Luis A Gonzalez	54kg	1:12.78	3-1-1	5	1. Mellifluous 2. Blake James 3. Distant Galaxy	4.0L	$2.20
2/6	12/05/2026	47	ALLOW 3U	$39,106.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Luis A Gonzalez	54kg	1:12.10	6-5-2	1	1. Moroder 2. Mellifluous 3. Rhodes	0.1L	$4.00
5/8	26/03/2026	19	CLM 3U	$58,989.00	Oaklawn Park	1207m	Fast	Walter De La Cruz	55.5kg	1:10.80	6-5-5	8	1. Bourbon's Fault 2. Sexagenarian 3. Favoritism	10.5L	$35.70
4/8	07/03/2026	13	CLM 3U	$43,539.00	Oaklawn Park	1207m	SP	Walter De La Cruz	55kg	1:10.37	7-7-4	8	1. Colonel Caliente 2. Dark Vector 3. Springtown	5.8L	$31.00

My Brother Cam (2)x24510x685

Trainer: Kevin Ray (USA)12 mths 44: 7-10-8

Jockey: Alexander Chavez

Weight: 54kgs

7 yo Bay G

Sire: MALIBU MOON (USA)

Dam: A CHANGE OF HEART (USA)

Dam's Sire: Unbridled's Song

Stats

Prize Money$245,495.00

Avg $$5,579.43

Win %15.91%

Place %56.82%

Career44: 7-10-8

Track20: 3-5-5

Distance3: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist1: 0-0-0

1st Up5: 0-1-2

2nd Up5: 0-1-0

Firm32: 4-7-6

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic1: 0-0-0

Comments

Most recently ran last in a small field at this track on August 11 over 1609m, 26 len behind Lucky Jeremy with 56kg at $21.60. The race before that ran second last of 9 at this track on July 21 over 1207m, 8 len behind Fortissimo carrying 54kg at $73.30. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.

Last Starts 13 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/5	11/08/2026	21	ALLOW 3U	$39,943.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Jason Simpson	56kg	1:38.96	5-5-5	2	1. Lucky Jeremy 2. Brick Ambush 3. Metaphor	26.8L	$21.60
8/9	21/07/2026	12	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$45,573.00	Thistledown	1207m	M	J Skerrett	54kg	1:12.12	6-8-8	3	1. Fortissimo 2. Mr Penny Pincher 3. Atkins	8.3L	$73.30
6/6	09/07/2026	254	ALLOW 3U	$40,639.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Victor R Fernandez	56kg	1:39.50	4-6-6	3	1. Channel Fury 2. Brick Ambush 3. Ed's Reward	20.5L	$15.00
10/10	28/10/2025	32	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$41,857.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Fast	Deshawn L Parker	56kg	1:38.97	7-9-10	4	1. Brick Ambush 2. Ekati's Way 3. Eddie M	20.3L	$25.30
1/4	26/09/2025	23	ALLOW 3U	$45,413.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Alexander Chavez	54kg	1:39.27	2-1-1	3	1. My Brother Cam 2. Mission Control 3. Only Get'n Better	0.8L	$3.40
5/6	03/09/2025	57	ALLOW 3U	$45,413.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Becerra Fernando Salazar	54kg	1:39.75	5-1-D2	4	1. Counteveryblessing 2. Dixie's Two Stents 3. Bold Buckeye	0.8L	$7.40

Jupiter (3)2513x19566

Trainer: Nestor Rivera (USA)12 mths 10: 3-1-1

Jockey: Jose A. Bracho

Weight: 52kgs

3 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: UPSTART (USA)

Dam: MAGNANIMOUS (USA)

Dam's Sire: Karakontie

Stats

Prize Money$207,044.00

Avg $$20,704.40

Win %30.00%

Place %50.00%

Career10: 3-1-1

Track3: 1-0-0

Distance1: 1-0-0

Tr / Dist1: 1-0-0

1st Up2: 2-0-0

2nd Up2: 0-1-0

Firm9: 2-1-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic6: 2-1-1

Comments

Most recently ran last in a small field at Presque Isle Downs on August 14 over 1308m, 10 len behind Shadow Factor with 54.5kg at $30.90. The run before that got back early 6th of 8 at Presque Isle Downs on July 27 over 1308m, 12 len behind Heavy Pour carrying 54.5kg at $19.50. Capable of more – worth another chance.

Last Starts 10 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	14/08/2026	18	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$51,355.00	Presque Isle Downs	1308m	Fast	Jose A Bracho	54.5kg	1:16.20	5-6-6	4	1. Shadow Factor 2. Twilight Dancer 3. Big Vince	10.0L	$30.90
6/8	27/07/2026	7	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$52,250.00	Presque Isle Downs	1308m	Fast	Angel I Diaz	54.5kg	1:15.52	8-8-6	2	1. Heavy Pour 2. Certain 3. Live Stream	12.3L	$19.50
5/6	20/07/2026	30	ALLOW 3U	$45,573.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Angel I Diaz	54.5kg	1:41.22	4-4-5	3	1. Invictus 2. Carnival Rock 3. Onore	2.9L	$5.20
9/9	20/06/2026	12	G3 OPEN 3	$697,350.00	Thistledown	1811m	Fast	Angel I Diaz	57kg	1:51.18	7-9-9	8	1. Chip Honcho 2. Ocelli 3. Trendsetter	26.3L	$103.80
1/5	08/06/2026	185	ALLOW 3U	$41,423.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Angel I Diaz	54.5kg	1:12.34	4-2-1	2	1. Jupiter 2. Saving Heart 3. Drury Lane	0.1L	$4.00
3/10	05/12/2025	54	ALLOW OCLM 2	$156,202.00	Turfway Park	1609m	Fast	Irving Moncada	54.5kg	1:37.03	6-4-3	3	1. Valiant 2. Jutland 3. Jupiter	2.3L	$4.84

Vodka N Gingerale (4)312x22x134

Trainer: John Steve Cannon 12 mths 12: 3-3-2

Jockey: Chelsey Keiser

Weight: 54kgs

4 yo Bay G

Sire: MAXIMUS MISCHIEF (USA)

Dam: SWITCHEROO (USA)

Dam's Sire: Exchange Rate

Stats

Prize Money$142,157.00

Avg $$11,846.42

Win %25.00%

Place %66.67%

Career12: 3-3-2

Track8: 2-3-2

Distance7: 0-3-2

Tr / Dist6: 0-3-2

1st Up4: 2-1-1

2nd Up4: 1-1-1

Firm7: 1-1-2

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic3: 0-0-0

Comments

Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Last start 4th of 9 at this track on July 21 over 1207m, 4 len behind Fortissimo carrying 54kg at $5.10. Before that 3rd in a small field at this track on June 11 over 1207m, 0.8 len behind Konteekee with 56kg at $2.80. Capable of a strong showing.

Last Starts 34 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/9	21/07/2026	40	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$45,573.00	Thistledown	1207m	M	C Keiser	54kg	1:12.12	7-3-4	4	1. Fortissimo 2. Mr Penny Pincher 3. Atkins	4.3L	$5.10
3/6	11/06/2026	26	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$43,794.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	C Keiser	56kg	1:11.64	4-2-3	1	1. Konteekee 2. Without Objection 3. Vodka N Gingerale	0.8L	$2.80
1/9	16/05/2026	221	ALLOW 3U	$41,480.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	C Keiser	54kg	1:04.44	3-1-1	4	1. Vodka N Gingerale 2. Picaro 3. Saving Heart	4.3L	$6.00
2/5	07/10/2025	22	ALLOW 3U	$45,413.00	Thistledown	1207m	SP	C Keiser	53.5kg	1:11.43	4-2-2	3	1. Konteekee 2. Vodka N Gingerale 3. Big Prankster	3.0L	$2.70
2/7	15/09/2025	86	ALLOW 3U	$45,413.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	C Keiser	54kg	1:10.44	2-4-2	6	1. Knicks Glory 2. Vodka N Gingerale 3. Big Prankster	2.3L	$10.50
2/6	21/06/2025	18	ALLOW 3U	$46,190.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Anthony Y Nunez	54kg	1:10.79	5-3-2	3	1. Charleston 2. Vodka N Gingerale 3. Drury Lane	4.0L	$3.30

Scrimper (5)2276x26161

Trainer: Richard Zielinski 12 mths 23: 8-3-1

Jockey: Victor R. Fernandez

Weight: 56kgs

5 yo Bay G

Sire: KLIMT (USA)

Dam: PINCHPENNY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Super Saver

Stats

Prize Money$347,823.00

Avg $$15,122.74

Win %34.78%

Place %52.17%

Career23: 8-3-1

Track16: 6-1-1

Distance17: 5-3-1

Tr / Dist11: 3-1-1

1st Up5: 2-1-0

2nd Up5: 2-1-0

Firm16: 7-2-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

At the latest run won by 2.75 len at this track on August 4 over 1207m defeating Vdaytothetenacious carrying 54.5kg at $3.80. Before that ran last in a small field at this track on June 15 over 1207m, 6 len behind Boots Malone with 56kg at $17.90. Big chance to go back-to-back.

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
1/5	04/08/2026	50	ALLOW 3U	$42,368.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Victor R Fernandez	54.5kg	1:11.10	1-1-1	5	1. Scrimper 2. Vdaytothetenacious 3. Saving Heart	2.8L	$3.80
6/6	15/06/2026	14	ALLOW 3U	$57,880.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	B Tapara	56kg	1:10.92	6-6-6	1	1. Boots Malone 2. Empire's Fire 3. Vdaytothetenacious	6.3L	$17.90
1/5	01/06/2026	30	CLM 3U	$47,420.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Victor R Fernandez	54kg	1:12.18	1-1-1	5	1. Scrimper 2. Wildcat Express 3. Finally Friday	2.8L	$1.20
6/6	02/05/2026	31	ALLOW 3U	$39,106.00	Thistledown	1207m	Heavy	Victor R Fernandez	56kg	1:10.34	1-6-6	3	1. Moreau 2. Fortissimo 3. Channel Fury	9.6L	$3.90
2/6	01/04/2026	230	ALLOW 3U	$38,428.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	SP	Victor R Fernandez	56kg	1:11.58	2-1-2	6	1. Willie Bird 2. Scrimper 3. Don't Stop	1.0L	$5.20
6/9	14/08/2025	45	LR OPEN 3U	$155,039.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Luis Raul Rivera	53kg	1:10.25	4-5-6	7	1. Silent Rule 2. Diamond Dust 3. Stage Name	7.9L	$52.80

Colonel Vargo (6)4154164231

Trainer: Ricardo Bailey (USA)12 mths 42: 18-4-7

Jockey: Jason Simpson

Weight: 56kgs

6 yo Chestnut G

Sire: DISTORTED HUMOR (USA)

Dam: AMI'S MESA (CAN)

Dam's Sire: Sky Mesa

Stats

Prize Money$593,228.00

Avg $$14,124.48

Win %42.86%

Place %69.05%

Career42: 18-4-7

Track8: 2-1-1

Distance23: 12-3-3

Tr / Dist4: 2-1-0

1st Up3: 0-0-2

2nd Up2: 0-0-1

Firm32: 14-3-6

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic6: 1-1-2

Comments

Form hard to fault. At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at this track on August 10 over 1207m defeating Mr Penny Pincher with 54kg at $8.50. Before that 3rd in a small field at this track on July 20 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Hot Gunner carrying 54kg at $6.50. Likely to play a big role.

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
1/7	10/08/2026	21	CLM 3U	$37,518.00	Thistledown	1207m	M	Jason Simpson	54kg	1:11.26	3-3-1	4	1. Colonel Vargo 2. Mr Penny Pincher 3. Without Objection	1.3L	$8.50
3/5	20/07/2026	13	HCP 3U	$31,495.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Jason Simpson	54kg	1:42.00	2-2-3	3	1. Hot Gunner 2. Reinvest 3. Colonel Vargo	2.8L	$6.50
2/6	07/07/2026	13	HCP 3U	$31,495.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Jason Simpson	55kg	1:10.92	4-5-2	1	1. Zippin Gigi 2. Colonel Vargo 3. Tricky Tiger	2.5L	$5.50
4/6	24/06/2026	18	HCP 3U	$31,495.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Jason Simpson	54kg	1:40.08	1-3-4	6	1. Hot Gunner 2. Tricky Tiger 3. Dark Baron	3.0L	$17.50
6/6	06/06/2026	18	HCP 3U	$30,265.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Jason Simpson	54kg	1:39.42	3-5-6	2	1. Dark Baron 2. Reinvest 3. Atkins	7.4L	$6.00
1/6	19/05/2026	8	HCP 3U	$30,307.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Jason Simpson	55kg	1:11.58	6-2-1	1	1. Colonel Vargo 2. Atkins 3. El Muchacho Alegre	0.1L	$3.40

Konteekee (7)x467194146

Trainer: Kim Puhl 12 mths 30: 5-3-4

Jockey: Luis Antonio Gonzalez

Weight: 54kgs

5 yo Bay G

Sire: KLIMT (USA)

Dam: HEIR TO GLORY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Wildcat Heir

Stats

Prize Money$226,017.00

Avg $$7,533.90

Win %16.67%

Place %40.00%

Career30: 5-3-4

Track10: 3-2-0

Distance27: 5-3-4

Tr / Dist10: 3-2-0

1st Up3: 0-0-0

2nd Up3: 0-0-1

Firm18: 2-2-3

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Comes here off a 34-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 9 at this track on July 21 over 1207m, 7 len behind Fortissimo with 55kg at $11.80. Before that ran last in a small field at this track on June 30 over 1207m, 5 len behind Moreau with 56kg at $9.40. Cannot entertain.

Last Starts 34 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/9	21/07/2026	21	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$45,573.00	Thistledown	1207m	M	Luis A Gonzalez	55kg	1:12.12	9-7-6	2	1. Fortissimo 2. Mr Penny Pincher 3. Atkins	7.5L	$11.80
4/4	30/06/2026	19	ALLOW 3U	$45,573.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Rocco Bowen	56kg	1:10.62	1-4-4	4	1. Moreau 2. Cybertime 3. Without Objection	4.8L	$9.40
1/6	11/06/2026	23	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$43,794.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Rocco Bowen	54kg	1:11.64	6-4-1	2	1. Konteekee 2. Without Objection 3. Vodka N Gingerale	0.1L	$23.60
4/7	19/05/2026	39	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$43,855.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Luis Raul Rivera	54kg	1:11.48	7-4-4	1	1. Mr Penny Pincher 2. Tricky Tiger 3. Handsome Pants	3.0L	$8.10
9/10	10/04/2026	34	CLM 4U	$69,869.00	Oaklawn Park	1207m	Fast	Walter De La Cruz	56.5kg	1:10.53	8-10-9	8	1. Payne 2. Juilliard 3. Innova	8.3L	$20.80
1/10	07/03/2026	20	CLM 4U	$50,562.00	Oaklawn Park	1207m	SP	Walter De La Cruz	53.5kg	1:11.27	6-2-1	9	1. Konteekee 2. Sutherland 3. Aero Star	2.3L	$23.90