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Charles Town Race 4 - Race 4 - Claiming

HEAD LAD (4) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start when he got a long way back over 1710m at this track, beaten 29 lengths into sixth. Finds a suitable assignment and can get the job done. THEO'S THUNDER (2) did his best work late and finished 4 lengths from the winner in fourth last start over 1408m at this track, an improvement on his fifth at this track the run before. Finds a nice race and can feature in the finish. VALHALLA'S PALACE (7) turned in an eye catching run last time when kept coming to finish third at this track (Dirt). Suited at the longer journey and rates among the leading chances. STRIVE FOR STRIDE (5) missed the placings two runs back then didn't do any better last start when 14 lengths away in sixth over 1710m at this track. No surprise to see him in the mix.

Race Time:3:59 PM

Friday, July 17, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1710m

Irish Warlock (1)02147x68x5

Trainer: Anthony Farrior (Pakenham)12 mths 34: 4-10-6

Jockey: Jeiron Barbosa

Weight: 56kgs

6 yo Chestnut G

Sire: IRISH WAR CRY (USA)

Dam: ABRACADABRA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Speightstown

Stats

Prize Money$250,116.00

Avg $$7,356.35

Win %11.76%

Place %58.82%

Career34: 4-10-6

Track6: 1-2-0

Distance2: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up4: 0-2-0

2nd Up3: 0-0-1

Firm27: 3-7-3

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Second-up. First-up after a year 5th of 9 at this track on June 26 over 1408m, 5 len behind Motskari with 56kg at $12.90. Previously second-up ran second last of 9 at this track on July 26 over 1308m, 10 len behind Zio Lorenzo with 55.5kg at $4.30. Needs to lift.

Last Starts 21 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/9	26/06/2026	335	CLM 3U	$21,897.00	Charles Town	1408m	Fast	Jeiron Barbosa	56kg	1:26.87	5-4-5	3	1. Motskari 2. Happy Jaunt 3. Oleg	5.0L	$12.90
8/9	26/07/2025	30	CLM 3U	$22,324.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	Angel Cruz	55.5kg	1:21.17	5-2-8	8	1. Zio Lorenzo 2. Optimistic Nate 3. Thank Ya Pete	10.5L	$4.30
6/6	26/06/2025	125	ALLOW 3U	$44,790.00	Charles Town	1408m	Fast	Arnaldo Bocachica	54.5kg	1:29.20	6-6-6	4	1. Catch The Humor 2. Espresso 3. Patient Capital	18.8L	$5.40
7/8	21/02/2025	34	HCP 4U	$48,366.00	Laurel Park	1106m	Fast	Jevian Toledo	56kg	1:05.04	8-7-7	1	1. Shape Note 2. Magic Spin 3. Whiskey And You	9.8L	$5.40
4/9	18/01/2025	34	HCP 4U	$52,435.00	Laurel Park	1207m	Fast	Y O Ortiz	57kg	1:11.16	7-7-4	4	1. Monday Morning Qb 2. Nancy Made My Day 3. Quick Tempo	10.5L	$9.40
1/7	15/12/2024	29	HCP 3U	$51,179.00	Laurel Park	1106m	Fast	Y O Ortiz	56kg	1:05.63	4-1-1	4	1. Irish Warlock 2. Whiskey And You 3. He's Orientate	1.5L	$3.80

Theo's Thunder (2)2146771354

Trainer: Tyler S Shanley 12 mths 30: 3-4-5

Jockey: Abnel J. Bocachica

Weight: 56kgs

4 yo Chestnut H

Sire: GUNNEVERA (USA)

Dam: LOGAN SQUARE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Vicar

Stats

Prize Money$119,501.00

Avg $$3,983.37

Win %10.00%

Place %40.00%

Career30: 3-4-5

Track5: 1-0-1

Distance7: 0-1-1

Tr / Dist3: 0-0-1

1st Up1: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm23: 2-3-4

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic3: 0-0-0

Comments

Most recently 4th of 9 at this track on June 26 over 1408m, 4 len behind Motskari carrying 57kg at $47.60. Before that 5th of 8 at this track on June 5 over 1710m, 12 len behind Rhumjar carrying 57kg at $26.80. Well placed to take this out.

Last Starts 21 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	26/06/2026	21	CLM 3U	$21,897.00	Charles Town	1408m	Fast	Moises Santaella	57kg	1:26.87	7-8-4	6	1. Motskari 2. Happy Jaunt 3. Oleg	4.0L	$47.60
5/8	05/06/2026	22	CLM 3U	$22,594.00	Charles Town	1710m	Fast	Moises Santaella	57kg	1:47.45	8-6-5	8	1. Rhumjar 2. Noble Gentleman 3. Strollinginthewind	12.0L	$26.80
3/6	14/05/2026	40	CLM 3U	$22,626.00	Charles Town	1710m	Fast	Jacqueline A Davis	57kg	1:47.90	6-4-3	5	1. Self Taught 2. Workislife 3. Theo's Thunder	13.3L	$10.00
1/6	04/04/2026	7	CLM 3U	$21,252.00	Charles Town	1408m	Fast	Jacqueline A Davis	56kg	1:30.24	5-4-1	6	1. Theo's Thunder 2. Nay's Only One 3. A G Diamond	1.0L	$5.80
7/8	28/03/2026	28	HCP 3U	$35,674.00	Charles Town	1710m	Fast	Jacqueline A Davis	55.5kg	1:47.66	8-7-7	8	1. Rick'swarmheart 2. Ascendance 3. Big Dilemma	16.5L	$29.50
7/10	28/02/2026	14	CLM 4U	$28,792.00	Tampa Bay Downs	1646m	Good	Cipriano Gil	54.5kg	1:40.90	8-8-7	4	1. Artwell 2. If I Were You 3. Zee Fire	15.4L	$9.60

Cowboy At Heart (3)2660777144

Trainer: Jody L Caison 12 mths 56: 11-6-2

Jockey: Alexis Rios-Conde, Jr.

Weight: 56kgs

8 yo Bay G

Sire: RIDE ON CURLIN (USA)

Dam: COLOR MY HEART (USA)

Dam's Sire: Marquetry

Stats

Prize Money$252,004.00

Avg $$4,500.07

Win %19.64%

Place %33.93%

Career56: 11-6-2

Track49: 10-6-2

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up6: 1-1-0

2nd Up6: 2-0-1

Firm44: 11-5-2

Good2: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Last start 4th of 8 at this track on June 26 over 1408m, 5 len behind Bless America with 57kg at $26.50. The start before that 4th of 8 at this track on June 13 over 1408m, 3 len behind Camp David carrying 52.5kg at $4.70. Fully tested on his recent run.

Last Starts 21 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/8	26/06/2026	13	CLM 3U	$21,897.00	Charles Town	1408m	Fast	Alexis Rios-Conde (Jnr)	57kg	1:27.25	2-5-4	6	1. Bless America 2. Likebelivingnmagic 3. Bonded	4.8L	$26.50
4/8	13/06/2026	15	CLM 3U	$13,529.00	Charles Town	1408m	Fast	Jose Y Diaz	52.5kg	1:27.66	4-3-4	1	1. Camp David 2. Starship Mocha 3. Smooth Rico	3.3L	$4.70
1/8	29/05/2026	14	CLM 3U	$13,547.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	Jose Y Diaz	51.5kg	1:20.76	3-1-1	8	1. Cowboy At Heart 2. Camp David 3. Macron	1.8L	$93.10
7/7	15/05/2026	20	CLM 3U	$13,547.00	Charles Town	905m	Fast	Jose Y Diaz	51.5kg	0:52.22	4-7-7	5	1. Sutton Valley 2. Limit Up 3. Take Your Time	6.7L	$33.00
7/10	25/04/2026	21	CLM 3U	$22,853.00	Charles Town	1308m	SP	Denis Vicente Araujo	56kg	1:19.98	7-10-7	8	1. Chasing Colton 2. Macron 3. Motskari	15.8L	$52.70
7/8	04/04/2026	59	CLM 3U	$22,853.00	Charles Town	905m	Fast	Jacqueline A Davis	56kg	0:53.19	8-8-7	3	1. Rocket Appeal 2. Head Of The Class 3. On The Come Up	6.9L	$36.60

Head Lad (4)2121224396

Trainer: Ronney W Brown (USA)12 mths 26: 6-6-4

Jockey: Moises Santaella

Weight: 56kgs

5 yo Bay G

Sire: ST PATRICK'S DAY (USA)

Dam: ENTICE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Cherokee Run

Stats

Prize Money$170,717.00

Avg $$6,566.04

Win %23.08%

Place %61.54%

Career26: 6-6-4

Track19: 6-6-2

Distance10: 4-2-1

Tr / Dist10: 4-2-1

1st Up3: 0-0-0

2nd Up2: 0-0-1

Firm20: 4-4-4

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic1: 0-0-0

Comments

Last start ran last in a small field at this track on June 19 over 1710m, 29 len behind Rick'swarmheart carrying 55.5kg at $10.60. The run before that ran second last of 10 at this track on May 8 over 1710m, 30 len behind General Issue with 55.5kg at $7.70. Deserves another chance.

Last Starts 28 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	19/06/2026	42	HCP 3U	$35,425.00	Charles Town	1710m	Fast	Moises Santaella	55.5kg	1:46.75	2-6-6	4	1. Rick'swarmheart 2. Gran Andrews 3. Sisyphus	29.8L	$10.60
9/10	08/05/2026	20	HCP 3U	$35,475.00	Charles Town	1710m	Fast	Moises Santaella	55.5kg	1:48.76	5-8-9	7	1. General Issue 2. Iceteca 3. Gran Andrews	30.3L	$7.70
3/8	18/04/2026	21	HCP 3U	$36,972.00	Charles Town	1710m	Fast	Moises Santaella	55.5kg	1:48.75	2-2-3	5	1. Rick'swarmheart 2. Sisyphus 3. Head Lad	0.8L	$3.80
4/8	28/03/2026	17	HCP 3U	$35,674.00	Charles Town	1710m	Fast	Moises Santaella	53kg	1:47.66	6-2-4	6	1. Rick'swarmheart 2. Ascendance 3. Big Dilemma	8.5L	$1.90
2/6	11/03/2026	25	HCP 4U	$34,270.00	Charles Town	1408m	M	Moises Santaella	53kg	1:25.26	2-2-2	3	1. Heaven Street 2. Head Lad 3. Motskari	3.8L	$4.10
2/5	14/02/2026	42	HCP 4U	$36,234.00	Charles Town	1710m	Fast	Moises Santaella	54kg	1:50.67	3-3-2	3	1. Rick'swarmheart 2. Head Lad 3. Centavo	4.0L	$2.00

Strive For Stride (5)36p6375246

Trainer: Timothy Shanley 12 mths 32: 7-3-6

Jockey: Joe Stokes

Weight: 55.5kgs

5 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: OUTWORK (USA)

Dam: TRUE ENDEAVOR (USA)

Dam's Sire: After Market

Stats

Prize Money$122,954.00

Avg $$3,842.31

Win %21.88%

Place %50.00%

Career32: 7-3-6

Track32: 7-3-6

Distance18: 4-2-4

Tr / Dist18: 4-2-4

1st Up2: 1-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm23: 3-3-4

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 8 at this track on June 5 over 1710m, 14 len behind Rhumjar carrying 56kg at $17.10. The start before that 4th of 9 at this track on April 24 over 1710m, 6 len behind Gran Andrews with 56kg at $11.10. Watch for a big final furlong.

Last Starts 42 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/8	05/06/2026	42	CLM 3U	$22,594.00	Charles Town	1710m	Fast	John Hiraldo	56kg	1:47.45	6-7-6	2	1. Rhumjar 2. Noble Gentleman 3. Strollinginthewind	14.8L	$17.10
4/9	24/04/2026	22	CLM 3U	$23,581.00	Charles Town	1710m	Fast	Alexis Rios-Conde (Jnr)	56kg	1:49.10	9-5-4	7	1. Gran Andrews 2. Rhumjar 3. Camp David	6.3L	$11.10
2/10	02/04/2026	20	CLM 3U	$23,581.00	Charles Town	1710m	Fast	J Stokes	56kg	1:51.54	10-7-2	10	1. Don Tequilas 2. Strive For Stride 3. Strollinginthewind	0.5L	$10.50
5/10	13/03/2026	13	CLM 4U	$22,753.00	Charles Town	1710m	Fast	J Stokes	56kg	1:48.97	7-7-5	4	1. Doctor Pardo 2. Costner 3. Camp David	2.1L	$24.20
7/10	28/02/2026	9	CLM 4U	$13,624.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	J Stokes	57kg	1:20.28	10-9-7	6	1. Gabriel Seven 2. Ridiculous 3. Subject To Change	12.3L	$23.20
3/7	19/02/2026	41	CLM 4U	$23,110.00	Charles Town	1710m	SP	Christian Maldonado	56kg	1:50.73	7-5-3	7	1. Game Keeper 2. Strollinginthewind 3. Strive For Stride	7.3L	$9.80

Strollinginthewind (6)5462439734

Trainer: Michael E Jones Jnr 12 mths 56: 6-5-9

Jockey: Denis Vicente Araujo

Weight: 56kgs

6 yo Chestnut G

Sire: WINDSOR CASTLE (USA)

Dam: STROLLING NORTH (USA)

Dam's Sire: North Light

Stats

Prize Money$202,936.00

Avg $$3,623.86

Win %10.71%

Place %35.71%

Career56: 6-5-9

Track52: 5-4-9

Distance17: 1-1-4

Tr / Dist17: 1-1-4

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up2: 0-0-1

Firm37: 4-3-5

Good1: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 7 at Mountaineer Park on June 22 over 1609m, 6 len behind Tizawhitefacecat with 56kg at $12.70. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at this track on June 5 over 1710m, 7 len behind Rhumjar with 56kg at $26.70. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.

Last Starts 25 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/7	22/06/2026	17	CLM 3U	$18,131.00	Mountaineer Park	1609m	M	L A Batista	56kg	1:42.65	6-1-4	2	1. Tizawhitefacecat 2. Rose's Pepino 3. Man On The Moon	6.0L	$12.70
3/8	05/06/2026	35	CLM 3U	$22,594.00	Charles Town	1710m	Fast	Denis Vicente Araujo	56kg	1:47.45	2-3-3	1	1. Rhumjar 2. Noble Gentleman 3. Strollinginthewind	7.5L	$26.70
7/8	01/05/2026	7	CLM 3U	$23,743.00	Charles Town	1408m	Fast	Moises Santaella	56kg	1:27.98	8-6-7	4	1. Love Is Wicked 2. Valhalla's Palace 3. Hurricane Alert	3.6L	$13.30
9/9	24/04/2026	22	CLM 3U	$23,581.00	Charles Town	1710m	Fast	Jeiron Barbosa	56kg	1:49.10	2-6-9	1	1. Gran Andrews 2. Rhumjar 3. Camp David	26.3L	$24.50
3/10	02/04/2026	21	CLM 3U	$23,581.00	Charles Town	1710m	Fast	Jeiron Barbosa	56kg	1:51.54	4-3-3	1	1. Don Tequilas 2. Strive For Stride 3. Strollinginthewind	2.0L	$12.50
4/5	12/03/2026	21	HCP 4U	$35,674.00	Charles Town	1710m	Good	Jeiron Barbosa	55.5kg	1:46.16	2-4-4	1	1. Juba's Notion 2. Defiant Giant 3. No Love For Juba	15.3L	$25.70

Valhalla's Palace (7)3346655233

Trainer: Jean L Adorno 12 mths 41: 8-5-7

Jockey: Jahnxander Raspaldo

Weight: 52kgs

5 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: WARRIOR'S REWARD (USA)

Dam: RANSOM DUE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Catienus

Stats

Prize Money$160,686.00

Avg $$3,919.17

Win %19.51%

Place %48.78%

Career41: 8-5-7

Track39: 7-5-7

Distance3: 0-0-1

Tr / Dist3: 0-0-1

1st Up2: 1-0-0

2nd Up2: 0-0-0

Firm34: 6-4-6

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 8 at this track on June 25 over 1408m, 1.5 len behind Yankee Doodle Kid with 52kg at $11.10. The start before that 3rd of 9 at this track on May 30 over 1308m, 3 len behind Hurricane Alert carrying 52kg at $7.10. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.

Last Starts 22 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/8	25/06/2026	26	CLM 3U	$23,710.00	Charles Town	1408m	Fast	Jahnxander Raspaldo	52kg	1:27.38	5-5-3	6	1. Yankee Doodle Kid 2. Grandpa Joe 3. Valhalla's Palace	1.5L	$11.10
3/9	30/05/2026	29	CLM 3U	$23,743.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	Jahnxander Raspaldo	52kg	1:20.47	3-5-3	7	1. Hurricane Alert 2. Gold Fiber 3. Valhalla's Palace	3.0L	$7.10
2/8	01/05/2026	20	CLM 3U	$23,743.00	Charles Town	1408m	Fast	Jahnxander Raspaldo	51kg	1:27.98	1-2-2	5	1. Love Is Wicked 2. Valhalla's Palace 3. Hurricane Alert	0.3L	$6.60
5/8	11/04/2026	24	CLM 3U	$14,119.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	G Almodovar	57kg	1:20.68	4-4-5	3	1. Shea D World 2. Rol Again Dancer 3. Smooth Rico	10.8L	$21.60
5/8	18/03/2026	26	CLM 4U	$13,624.00	Charles Town	1408m	Fast	Sunday Jr Diaz	57kg	1:27.43	5-5-5	5	1. Larz 2. Rol Again Dancer 3. Subject To Change	10.3L	$15.10
6/9	20/02/2026	16	CLM 4U	$22,051.00	Charles Town	1408m	SP	C Hiraldo	57kg	1:28.36	8-4-6	8	1. Coronation Time 2. Defiant Giant 3. Macron	12.5L	$15.40

Ridiculous (8)5424446246

Trainer: Vanessa Peltroche 12 mths 72: 12-12-16

Jockey: Fredy Peltroche

Weight: 56kgs

7 yo Chestnut G

Sire: TAPITURE (USA)

Dam: OH SUZY Q (USA)

Dam's Sire: Dixie Union

Stats

Prize Money$405,383.00

Avg $$5,630.32

Win %16.67%

Place %55.56%

Career72: 12-12-16

Track52: 8-10-10

Distance17: 1-1-5

Tr / Dist17: 1-1-5

1st Up4: 2-2-0

2nd Up4: 0-1-2

Firm56: 11-9-10

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Returns from a 34-day let-up. At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 8 at this track on June 13 over 1408m, 5 len behind Camp David carrying 56kg at $4.40. The start before that 4th of 8 at this track on May 29 over 1308m, 3 len behind Cowboy At Heart carrying 56kg at $7.90. Fully tested on his recent run.

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
6/8	13/06/2026	15	CLM 3U	$13,529.00	Charles Town	1408m	Fast	Alexis Espinoza	56kg	1:27.66	7-7-6	5	1. Camp David 2. Starship Mocha 3. Smooth Rico	5.3L	$4.40
4/8	29/05/2026	14	CLM 3U	$13,547.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	F Peltroche	56kg	1:20.76	2-4-4	2	1. Cowboy At Heart 2. Camp David 3. Macron	3.0L	$7.90
2/7	15/05/2026	20	CLM 3U	$21,927.00	Charles Town	1408m	Fast	F Peltroche	56kg	1:27.43	6-3-2	1	1. Larz 2. Ridiculous 3. Absolute Grit	0.8L	$29.10
6/10	25/04/2026	14	CLM 3U	$22,853.00	Charles Town	1308m	SP	F Peltroche	55.5kg	1:19.98	5-7-6	2	1. Chasing Colton 2. Macron 3. Motskari	11.0L	$17.70
4/8	11/04/2026	9	CLM 3U	$14,119.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	Maximo Chilo	56kg	1:20.68	3-5-4	2	1. Shea D World 2. Rol Again Dancer 3. Smooth Rico	8.3L	$3.50
4/10	02/04/2026	15	CLM 3U	$23,581.00	Charles Town	1710m	Fast	Bueno Nomar Arroyo	51kg	1:51.54	9-6-4	9	1. Don Tequilas 2. Strive For Stride 3. Strollinginthewind	5.0L	$11.40