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Mahoning Valley Race 7 - Race 7 - Starter Allowance

MIDNIGHT WARSHIP (8) went forward and proved too strong when resuming last time out, scoring by 7 lengths over 1207m at Thistledown (Dirt). Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. GUNNER GABRIEL (7) proved too strong two runs ago at Thistledown. Couldn't follow that up last time out when fourth over 1207m at Thistledown, beaten 7 lengths. Has a good record at this course and distance, including five wins. Deshawn L Parker gets the best out of this five-year-old gelding. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. MR LOOOCH (5) went forward when resuming last start over 1207m at Thistledown (Dirt) and held on well for second, beaten 7 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. AINT NO BANDLEADER (2) finished third two runs back at Thistledown (Dirt) then improved last time out to score by 1.75 lengths over 1609m at Thistledown (Dirt). Finds a suitable race and can figure in the finish.

Race Time:7:17 PM

Monday, October 26, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:Cloudy

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1207m

Counting On Clyde (1)6114541132

Trainer: Craig Sweeting 12 mths 13: 4-1-2

Jockey: German Terraza

Weight: 55kgs

3 yo Bay G

Sire: CLOUD COMPUTING (USA)

Dam: EAST AND UNION (USA)

Dam's Sire: Into Mischief

Stats

Prize Money$84,259.00

Avg $$6,481.46

Win %30.77%

Place %53.85%

Career13: 4-1-2

Track6: 2-0-1

Distance6: 2-0-1

Tr / Dist5: 2-0-1

1st Up1: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-1

Firm9: 3-1-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Most recently 2nd in a small field at Thistledown on September 30 over 1106m, 5 len behind Spirit Of Akron carrying 54kg at $3.30. Before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Thistledown on September 15 over 1106m, 5.5 len behind Full Spectrum carrying 54kg at $15.90. Needs plenty of luck.

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
2/5	30/09/2026	15	CLM 3U	$31,466.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	German Terraza	54kg	1:05.30	3-2-2	3	1. Spirit Of Akron 2. Counting On Clyde 3. Gift Of Oak	4.8L	$3.30
3/7	15/09/2026	35	CLM 3U	$30,417.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	German Terraza	54kg	1:05.64	3-4-3	1	1. Full Spectrum 2. Hip Hip Hooray 3. Counting On Clyde	5.5L	$15.90
1/6	11/08/2026	34	CLM 3U	$26,106.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	German Terraza	54kg	1:06.44	1-1-1	5	1. Counting On Clyde 2. Fast And Friendly 3. Double Agent, Marquitos M	0.8L	$3.30
1/7	08/07/2026	21	CLM 3U	$25,980.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	German Terraza	54kg	1:06.60	2-1-1	5	1. Counting On Clyde 2. Seeking Freedom 3. Balki Bartokomous	3.5L	$1.30
4/6	17/06/2026	22	ALLOW 3U	$53,556.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	German Terraza	54kg	1:11.80	4-4-4	2	1. Afloat 2. Sadie's Ghost 3. Sun Of War	10.3L	$57.50
5/5	26/05/2026	21	CLM 3U	$29,888.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	L A Batista	54kg	1:05.04	1-5-5	5	1. Magic Motown 2. Docs Legend 3. Double Agent	11.1L	$6.70

Aint No Bandleader (2)41x6462231

Trainer: Justine Eder 12 mths 41: 7-10-3

Jockey: Angel I. Diaz

Weight: 56kgs

6 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: GLOBAL POWER (USA)

Dam: MOONSHINE PROMISE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Will He Shine

Stats

Prize Money$245,834.00

Avg $$5,995.95

Win %17.07%

Place %48.78%

Career41: 7-10-3

Track12: 3-1-0

Distance33: 6-8-0

Tr / Dist12: 3-1-0

1st Up5: 0-0-0

2nd Up5: 0-1-0

Firm28: 3-8-3

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic2: 0-1-0

Comments

Comes here off a 48-day let-up. Most recently won by 1.75 len at Thistledown on September 8 over 1609m defeating Gapper carrying 54.5kg at $6.50. Before that came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Thistledown on August 11 over 1646m, 7 len behind Controller with 54.5kg at $8. Last-start winner worth including

Last Starts 49 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/6	08/09/2026	28	CLM 3U	$29,722.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Angel I Diaz	54.5kg	1:39.94	1-1-1	2	1. Aint No Bandleader 2. Gapper 3. That's The Way	1.8L	$6.50
3/11	11/08/2026	29	CLM 3U	$31,241.00	Thistledown	1646m	Fast	Angel I Diaz	54.5kg	1:42.10	6-2-3	7	1. Controller 2. Hite 3. Aint No Bandleader	7.8L	$8.00
2/6	13/07/2026	19	HCP 3U	$37,155.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Anthony Rodriguez	54kg	1:41.98	5-1-2	2	1. Ironclad Alibi 2. Aint No Bandleader 3. Gray Day	2.3L	$5.40
2/8	24/06/2026	13	HCP 3U	$37,155.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Angel I Diaz	55kg	1:12.26	6-4-2	3	1. Gunner Gabriel 2. Aint No Bandleader 3. Midnight Warship	0.1L	$32.30
6/6	11/06/2026	29	CLM 3U	$31,241.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Erik Barbaran	54kg	1:12.82	6-5-6	4	1. Hite 2. Ilikethat 3. Into Gold	10.4L	$4.30
4/6	13/05/2026	51	CLM 3U	$31,285.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Rocco Bowen	54kg	1:11.58	3-3-4	4	1. Hite 2. Ollie's Folly 3. Ilikethat	8.3L	$5.00

Swing State (3)78736465x2

Trainer: Ricardo Gonzalez 12 mths 41: 5-5-8

Jockey: Jason Simpson

Weight: 56kgs

6 yo Bay G

Sire: SUPER SAVER (USA)

Dam: SOUTH BAY COVE (CAN)

Dam's Sire: Fusaichi Pegasus

Stats

Prize Money$258,397.00

Avg $$6,302.37

Win %12.20%

Place %43.90%

Career41: 5-5-8

Track20: 3-1-4

Distance20: 2-1-6

Tr / Dist11: 1-0-3

1st Up3: 0-1-1

2nd Up2: 0-0-1

Firm26: 2-2-6

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Second run back. First-up after seven months 2nd of 7 at Thistledown on October 2 over 1106m, 2.75 len behind Specialized with 54kg at $20.90. Previously second-up ran second last of 9 at this track on April 12 2025 over 1207m, 7 len behind Shadowy carrying 56kg at $18.20. Fitter but others appeal more.

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
2/7	02/10/2026	210	CLM 3U	$25,000.00	Thistledown	1106m	SP	Jason Simpson	54kg	1:05.32	7-4-2	2	1. Specialized 2. Swing State 3. Liberate	2.8L	$20.90
5/6	06/03/2026	22	CLM 3U	$34,129.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	SP	L A Batista	56kg	1:42.22	5-5-5	3	1. Relish The Ride 2. C V Dynamic 3. Wetzel	10.8L	$2.90
6/8	12/02/2026	22	CLM 3U	$36,947.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	M	L A Batista	56kg	1:41.67	1-3-6	4	1. Oklahoma Joe 2. Need To Know Basis 3. Dark Vader	8.3L	$6.40
4/5	21/01/2026	16	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$58,744.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	SP	L A Batista	56kg	1:39.11	5-5-4	5	1. Ekati's Way 2. Silence 3. Shadowy	6.3L	$15.60
6/10	05/01/2026	33	ALLOW 3U	$38,714.00	Mahoning Valley	1673m	M	L A Batista	56kg	1:42.74	3-6-6	5	1. Sunset Town 2. Third City 3. Magic Mover	16.8L	$29.10
3/5	03/12/2025	35	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$60,184.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	M	L A Batista	56kg	1:40.21	3-2-3	3	1. Big Truck 2. Hidden Access 3. Mission Control, Swing State	2.5L	$15.40

Gray Day (4)6524332233

Trainer: J P Silva (USA)12 mths 39: 4-8-10

Jockey: Jose A. Leon

Weight: 56kgs

6 yo Grey/Roan G

Sire: RACE DAY (USA)

Dam: SHELTOWEE'S GAL (USA)

Dam's Sire: Paynter

Stats

Prize Money$210,917.00

Avg $$5,408.13

Win %10.26%

Place %56.41%

Career39: 4-8-10

Track6: 1-1-0

Distance24: 4-2-4

Tr / Dist6: 1-1-0

1st Up5: 0-1-1

2nd Up4: 1-0-1

Firm31: 3-8-9

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 7 at Thistledown on October 8 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Worthy Opponent with 56kg at $2.20. Before that 3rd of 7 at Thistledown on September 22 over 1207m, 2 len behind Spirit Of Akron with 56kg at $2.40. Among the better chances.

Last Starts 19 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/7	08/10/2026	16	CLM 3U	$25,000.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Rocco Bowen	56kg	1:12.24	6-3-3	3	1. Worthy Opponent 2. Gapper 3. Gray Day	2.5L	$2.20
3/7	22/09/2026	12	CLM 3U	$24,167.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Jason Simpson	56kg	1:11.64	6-3-3	5	1. Spirit Of Akron 2. Worthy Opponent 3. Gray Day	2.1L	$2.40
2/6	10/09/2026	16	CLM 3U	$24,167.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Becerra Fernando Salazar	56kg	1:41.54	6-1-2	1	1. A Prayer For Kids 2. Gray Day 3. Venture On	0.5L	$1.50
2/6	25/08/2026	22	CLM 3U	$24,822.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Erik Barbaran	54kg	1:40.44	6-2-2	2	1. Mister Mobil 2. Gray Day 3. Rumble Strip Ron	7.8L	$1.80
3/6	03/08/2026	21	CLM 3U	$30,528.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Erik Barbaran	54kg	1:11.22	6-3-3	3	1. Wildcat Express 2. Gunner Gabriel 3. Gray Day	4.0L	$12.70
3/6	13/07/2026	19	HCP 3U	$37,155.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Erik Barbaran	54kg	1:41.98	4-3-3	1	1. Ironclad Alibi 2. Aint No Bandleader 3. Gray Day	2.8L	$4.90

Mr Loooch (5)57342211x2

Trainer: Marco Ibarra 12 mths 48: 8-16-6

Jockey: Erik Barbaran

Weight: 56kgs

7 yo Bay G

Sire: SPEIGHTSTER (USA)

Dam: ULTIMATE PRIZE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Smart Strike

Stats

Prize Money$513,258.00

Avg $$10,692.88

Win %16.67%

Place %62.50%

Career48: 8-16-6

Track15: 1-4-2

Distance33: 6-11-4

Tr / Dist11: 1-3-1

1st Up6: 2-1-0

2nd Up5: 0-4-0

Firm35: 7-11-5

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Second run back. Comes off a 39-day let-up. First-up after two months 2nd of 8 at Thistledown on September 17 over 1207m, 7 len behind Midnight Warship carrying 54kg at $1.80. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Thistledown on July 9 2025 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Specialized with 54kg at $11. Strong winning chance.

Last Starts 40 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/8	17/09/2026	65	HCP 3U	$35,556.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Alexander Chavez	54kg	1:10.82	1-4-2	8	1. Midnight Warship 2. Mr Loooch 3. Ironclad Alibi	7.0L	$1.80
1/6	14/07/2026	34	HCP 3U	$37,155.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	Alexander Chavez	55kg	1:05.54	2-2-1	4	1. Mr Loooch 2. Midnight Warship 3. Gunner Gabriel	0.5L	$1.60
1/5	10/06/2026	13	CLM 3U	$30,544.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Alexander Chavez	54kg	1:11.86	2-1-1	5	1. Mr Loooch 2. It'sgoodtobeseen 3. Cannon Man	5.8L	$1.05
2/5	28/05/2026	21	HCP 3U	$35,754.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Alexander Chavez	54kg	1:39.58	1-1-2	5	1. Ironclad Alibi 2. Mr Loooch 3. Hite	2.5L	$1.70
2/8	07/05/2026	27	HCP 3U	$35,754.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Alexander Chavez	54kg	1:11.00	5-2-2	3	1. Midnight Warship 2. Mr Loooch 3. Gunner Gabriel	1.8L	$3.40
4/6	10/04/2026	16	CLM 3U	$25,473.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Fast	Elijah Greenidge	56kg	1:42.02	4-3-4	6	1. Carson N Spence 2. Derby Included 3. Atlas Falls	10.5L	$1.20

Specialized (6)12x6x1x5p1

Trainer: Robert M Gorham 12 mths 21: 8-2-3

Jockey: Fernando Salazar Becerra

Weight: 57kgs

6 yo Bay G

Sire: MIDSHIPMAN (USA)

Dam: LOVE SPUN (USA)

Dam's Sire: Hard Spun

Stats

Prize Money$274,152.00

Avg $$13,054.86

Win %38.10%

Place %61.90%

Career21: 8-2-3

Track5: 1-1-2

Distance16: 5-2-2

Tr / Dist4: 1-1-1

1st Up6: 2-1-0

2nd Up4: 1-0-0

Firm15: 6-0-2

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Last start won by 2.75 len at Thistledown on October 2 over 1106m defeating Swing State with 54kg at $4.20. The run before that didn't finish the race at Thistledown August 24 over 1207m. Tested under these conditions.

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
1/7	02/10/2026	39	CLM 3U	$25,000.00	Thistledown	1106m	SP	Becerra Fernando Salazar	54kg	1:05.32	6-1-1	1	1. Specialized 2. Swing State 3. Liberate	2.8L	$4.20
8/8	24/08/2026	26	CLM 3U	$30,528.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Becerra Fernando Salazar	54kg	1:12.68	8-8-PU	7	1. Gunner Gabriel 2. Wildcat Express 3. Liberate	99.0L	$5.40
5/6	29/07/2026	70	CLM 3U	$31,060.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Becerra Fernando Salazar	54kg	1:12.06	4-4-5	1	1. Little Toy Guns 2. Eagle Nest 3. It's Official	6.4L	$3.60
1/8	20/05/2026	188	CLM 3U	$30,587.00	Thistledown	1106m	M	Becerra Fernando Salazar	54kg	1:05.60	8-1-1	2	1. Specialized 2. Gunner Gabriel 3. It'sgoodtobeseen	2.8L	$2.40
6/7	13/11/2025	70	CLM 3U	$39,542.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Victor R Fernandez	56kg	1:13.28	7-6-6	3	1. Reckless L J 2. Liberate 3. Dark Vader	9.0L	$5.10
2/4	04/09/2025	57	CLM 3U	$47,095.00	Thistledown	1207m	SP	Victor R Fernandez	55kg	1:11.78	4-2-2	3	1. It's Official 2. Specialized 3. Reckless L J	0.5L	$1.60

Gunner Gabriel (7)1232213214

Trainer: Johanna Urieta 12 mths 30: 9-7-5

Jockey: Deshawn L. Parker

Weight: 56kgs

5 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: DIALED IN (USA)

Dam: SIMONETTA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Harlan's Holiday

Stats

Prize Money$370,458.00

Avg $$12,348.60

Win %30.00%

Place %70.00%

Career30: 9-7-5

Track12: 5-3-1

Distance25: 9-6-3

Tr / Dist12: 5-3-1

1st Up2: 1-0-1

2nd Up2: 1-0-0

Firm19: 5-3-4

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Recent form sound. Returns from a 39-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 8 at Thistledown on September 17 over 1207m, 7 len behind Midnight Warship carrying 56kg at $6.60. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Thistledown on August 24 over 1207m defeating Wildcat Express with 54kg at $10.30. Watch for sharp improvement.

Last Starts 40 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	17/09/2026	24	HCP 3U	$35,556.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Rocco Bowen	56kg	1:10.82	3-6-4	4	1. Midnight Warship 2. Mr Loooch 3. Ironclad Alibi	7.8L	$6.60
1/8	24/08/2026	21	CLM 3U	$30,528.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Deshawn L Parker	54kg	1:12.68	4-1-1	3	1. Gunner Gabriel 2. Wildcat Express 3. Liberate	1.0L	$10.30
2/6	03/08/2026	20	CLM 3U	$30,528.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Deshawn L Parker	55kg	1:11.22	5-2-2	1	1. Wildcat Express 2. Gunner Gabriel 3. Gray Day	3.5L	$4.10
3/6	14/07/2026	20	HCP 3U	$37,155.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	Deshawn L Parker	56kg	1:05.54	3-4-3	2	1. Mr Loooch 2. Midnight Warship 3. Gunner Gabriel	7.5L	$8.10
1/8	24/06/2026	27	HCP 3U	$37,155.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Deshawn L Parker	54kg	1:12.26	1-2-1	8	1. Gunner Gabriel 2. Aint No Bandleader 3. Midnight Warship	0.1L	$2.60
2/5	28/05/2026	8	CLM 3U	$29,888.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Deshawn L Parker	54kg	1:11.94	5-3-2	4	1. Party Pooper 2. Gunner Gabriel 3. Spirit Of Akron	1.3L	$1.80

Midnight Warship (8)83131132x1

Trainer: Mike L Rone 12 mths 43: 11-8-7

Jockey: Luis Raul Rivera

Weight: 56kgs

8 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: MIDSHIPMAN (USA)

Dam: ALL ABOUT ALLISON (USA)

Dam's Sire: City Zip

Stats

Prize Money$391,257.00

Avg $$9,099.00

Win %25.58%

Place %60.47%

Career43: 11-8-7

Track18: 5-3-3

Distance37: 9-7-5

Tr / Dist17: 5-3-2

1st Up10: 2-3-2

2nd Up8: 3-0-3

Firm31: 7-6-5

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Second-up. Comes off a 39-day let-up. First-up after two months won by 7 len at Thistledown on September 17 over 1207m defeating Mr Loooch with 54kg at $5.30. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at this track on February 23 over 1106m, 2 len behind Zakaria with 57kg at $2.10. The one to beat based on that latest effort. Improver with winning prospects.

Last Starts 40 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/8	17/09/2026	65	HCP 3U	$35,556.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Luis Raul Rivera	54kg	1:10.82	2-1-1	3	1. Midnight Warship 2. Mr Loooch 3. Ironclad Alibi	7.0L	$5.30
2/6	14/07/2026	20	HCP 3U	$37,155.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	Luis Raul Rivera	54kg	1:05.54	1-1-2	6	1. Mr Loooch 2. Midnight Warship 3. Gunner Gabriel	0.5L	$5.10
3/8	24/06/2026	48	HCP 3U	$37,155.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Luis Raul Rivera	55kg	1:12.26	3-1-3	4	1. Gunner Gabriel 2. Aint No Bandleader 3. Midnight Warship	0.4L	$2.30
1/8	07/05/2026	27	HCP 3U	$35,754.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Luis Raul Rivera	56kg	1:11.00	2-1-1	6	1. Midnight Warship 2. Mr Loooch 3. Gunner Gabriel	1.8L	$6.20
1/6	10/04/2026	14	ALLOW 3U	$35,662.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	Luis Raul Rivera	57kg	1:13.14	6-1-1	1	1. Midnight Warship 2. Gapper 3. C V Dynamic	7.0L	$4.90
3/9	27/03/2026	14	CLM 3U	$24,579.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Good	Luis A Gonzalez	57kg	1:13.23	3-1-3	2	1. The Pink Z 2. Ironclad Alibi 3. Midnight Warship	0.8L	$1.70