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Mahoning Valley Race 4 - Race 4 - Claiming

LUCKY VICTOR (6) comes here off a last-start fourth, beaten 7 lengths, over 1207m at Thistledown. Ideally placed to score. LITTLE SHANCE (10) was flying with two wins in a row before being sent out favourite last time and finishing second over 1207m at Thistledown. Hard to fault and can atone. SHELTOWEES BLING (2) was an emphatic winner last time over 1673m at Belterra Park (Dirt) with today's rider Rolando Aragon engaged. Should park just off the speed. One of the main contenders. JUDY'S COMET (9) was beaten 8 lengths into fifth in a 1207m contest at Thistledown last time out. Well placed to bounce back.

Race Time:5:52 PM

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Track:Firm

Weather:Cloudy

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1207m

Kettle Coalmine (1)2143143415

Trainer: Rodney C Faulkner 12 mths 19: 3-3-5

Jockey: Elijah Greenidge

Weight: 56kgs

5 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: KETTLE CORN (USA)

Dam: CANARYINACOALMINE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Birdstone

Stats

Prize Money$126,975.00

Avg $$6,682.89

Win %15.79%

Place %57.89%

Career19: 3-3-5

Track7: 0-2-3

Distance11: 3-1-2

Tr / Dist4: 0-1-1

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-1

Firm10: 2-1-3

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

At the latest run 5th of 8 at Thistledown on October 6 over 1207m, 9 len behind Bold Buckeye with 56kg at $22.10. The run before that won by 4 len at Thistledown on September 23 over 1207m defeating River Bye carrying 54.5kg at $2.80. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope.

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
5/8	06/10/2026	13	CLM 3U	$31,466.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Angel I Diaz	56kg	1:10.96	7-6-5	4	1. Bold Buckeye 2. May Mayhem 3. Red Chili Pepper	9.5L	$22.10
1/6	23/09/2026	13	CLM 3U	$29,722.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Angel I Diaz	54.5kg	1:12.82	5-1-1	1	1. Kettle Coalmine 2. River Bye 3. Strike Plate	4.0L	$2.80
4/6	10/09/2026	15	CLM 3U	$29,722.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	David J Haldar	54kg	1:42.42	6-2-4	5	1. Basovak Star 2. Lucky's Prize 3. Valiant Strike	5.5L	$4.00
3/4	26/08/2026	16	CLM 3U	$45,649.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	David J Haldar	55kg	1:06.20	2-3-3	3	1. Jac's Doe Maker 2. Tyson's Lil' Star 3. Kettle Coalmine	4.0L	$28.40
4/6	10/08/2026	20	CLM 3U	$45,649.00	Thistledown	1207m	M	David J Haldar	56kg	1:12.02	4-4-4	1	1. Heza Pistol 2. Tyson's Lil' Star 3. Duo	7.8L	$17.70
1/6	21/07/2026	27	CLM 3U	$30,189.00	Thistledown	1207m	M	David J Haldar	54.5kg	1:14.00	1-1-1	6	1. Kettle Coalmine 2. Silver Is A Gift 3. Rascal Flash	4.0L	$2.60

Sheltowees Bling (2)60x7353211

Trainer: Michael Ii Evans 12 mths 17: 3-1-5

Jockey: Rolando Aragon

Weight: 56kgs

3 yo Bay G

Sire: MOBIL (CAN)

Dam: RAZZLEDAZZLE ME (USA)

Dam's Sire: Warrior's Reward

Stats

Prize Money$97,850.00

Avg $$5,755.88

Win %17.65%

Place %52.94%

Career17: 3-1-5

Track3: 1-0-0

Distance7: 1-0-2

Tr / Dist3: 1-0-0

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up2: 0-0-2

Firm12: 2-0-5

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic1: 0-0-0

Comments

Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently won by 2.75 len at Belterra Park on October 9 over 1673m defeating Sound City with 55kg at $9.60. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a 0.3 len at Belterra Park on September 25 over 1106m defeating Money Magic with 55kg at $1.90. Should be right in the finish.

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
1/7	09/10/2026	14	ALLOW 3U	$32,615.00	Belterra Park	1673m	Fast	Rolando Aragon	55kg	1:44.73	5-1-1	7	1. Sheltowees Bling 2. Sound City 3. Silver Is A Gift	2.8L	$9.60
1/5	25/09/2026	15	ALLOW 3U	$29,583.00	Belterra Park	1106m	Fast	Rolando Aragon	55kg	1:05.91	2-2-1	4	1. Sheltowees Bling 2. Money Magic 3. Dynamic Gift	0.3L	$1.90
2/5	10/09/2026	14	ALLOW 3U	$29,583.00	Belterra Park	1673m	Good	Rolando Aragon	55kg	1:44.33	3-3-2	2	1. Silver Is A Gift 2. Sheltowees Bling 3. Dynamic Gift	3.5L	$2.50
3/5	27/08/2026	14	ALLOW 3U	$30,385.00	Belterra Park	1207m	Fast	Rolando Aragon	55kg	1:11.53	4-3-3	3	1. Scioto 2. Silver Is A Gift 3. Sheltowees Bling	4.5L	$5.20
5/6	13/08/2026	27	ALLOW 3U	$32,382.00	Belterra Park	1207m	Fast	Rolando Aragon	54kg	1:10.97	2-4-5	6	1. Haley's Dante 2. Two Twenty Two 3. Kozy K	12.0L	$8.30
3/7	17/07/2026	35	ALLOW 3U	$30,914.00	Belterra Park	1609m	Fast	Rolando Aragon	55kg	1:40.66	7-3-3	3	1. Akimbo 2. Ringthatbell 3. Sheltowees Bling	1.0L	$11.10

Fast And Friendly (3)x113555265

Trainer: Jacinto Lopez 12 mths 11: 3-1-1

Jockey: Jason Simpson

Weight: 56kgs

4 yo Chestnut G

Sire: VEKOMA (USA)

Dam: MY FAST FRIEND (USA)

Dam's Sire: Friends Lake

Stats

Prize Money$78,309.00

Avg $$7,119.00

Win %27.27%

Place %45.45%

Career11: 3-1-1

Track2: 2-0-0

Distance7: 3-0-1

Tr / Dist2: 2-0-0

1st Up2: 1-0-0

2nd Up2: 2-0-0

Firm6: 1-1-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Last start ran second last in a small field at Thistledown on October 8 over 1207m, 11 len behind Redden with 54kg at $11.70. The start before that ran last in a small field at Thistledown on August 19 over 1106m, 11 len behind Hidden Ransom carrying 54kg at $13.30. Will not find this easy. Not keen.

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
5/6	08/10/2026	50	CLM 3U	$26,293.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	I J Rosendo	54kg	1:12.12	3-4-5	4	1. Redden 2. Little Shance 3. Double Agent	11.5L	$11.70
6/6	19/08/2026	8	CLM 3U	$31,241.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	Becerra Fernando Salazar	54kg	1:06.28	4-6-6	1	1. Hidden Ransom 2. Party Pooper 3. Pecks Not Bad	11.3L	$13.30
2/6	11/08/2026	19	CLM 3U	$26,106.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	Jose A Bracho	54.5kg	1:06.44	3-2-2	4	1. Counting On Clyde 2. Fast And Friendly 3. Double Agent, Marquitos M	0.8L	$2.30
5/6	23/07/2026	23	CLM 3U	$31,785.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Humberto Haldar	51kg	1:12.38	6-5-5	1	1. Magic Motown 2. Cannon Man 3. Party Pooper	11.8L	$23.30
5/7	30/06/2026	22	CLM 3U	$31,785.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Anthony Rodriguez	54kg	1:40.02	2-4-5	1	1. Who Da Boss 2. Gapper 3. Derby Included	16.5L	$11.40
5/5	08/06/2026	23	CLM 3U	$25,523.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	N Vigil	54kg	1:06.94	5-5-5	1	1. Drill City 2. Man's Choice 3. Leroyisalagniappe	12.2L	$2.80

Marquitos M (4)7776553567

Trainer: Loren Huepenbecker 12 mths 36: 3-1-9

Jockey: T. D. Houghton

Weight: 56kgs

6 yo Bay G

Sire: WESTERN PRIDE (USA)

Dam: MALI (USA)

Dam's Sire: Bwana Charlie

Stats

Prize Money$134,146.00

Avg $$3,726.28

Win %8.33%

Place %36.11%

Career36: 3-1-9

Track5: 1-0-2

Distance25: 2-0-7

Tr / Dist4: 1-0-2

1st Up4: 0-0-0

2nd Up4: 0-0-2

Firm31: 2-1-7

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

At the latest run ran second last of 8 at Thistledown on October 6 over 1207m, 15 len behind Bold Buckeye carrying 54kg at $73.80. Before that ran last in a small field at Thistledown on September 21 over 1207m, 8 len behind P J's Boy with 54kg at $16.30. Not among the main chances.

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
7/8	06/10/2026	15	CLM 3U	$31,466.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	B Tapara	54kg	1:10.96	8-7-7	2	1. Bold Buckeye 2. May Mayhem 3. Red Chili Pepper	15.0L	$73.80
6/6	21/09/2026	19	ALLOW 3U	$49,722.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	B Tapara	54kg	1:12.20	6-5-6	3	1. P J's Boy 2. Ripman 3. Redden	8.4L	$16.30
5/6	02/09/2026	22	CLM 3U	$26,106.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	T Houghton	54kg	1:13.26	6-5-5	2	1. Gray Tormentor 2. Merger 3. My Valentino	3.5L	$9.90
3/6	11/08/2026	13	CLM 3U	$26,106.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	T Houghton	54kg	1:06.44	6-4-3	1	1. Counting On Clyde 2. Fast And Friendly 3. Double Agent, Marquitos M	3.8L	$13.10
5/5	29/07/2026	15	CLM 3U	$49,347.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	T Houghton	54kg	1:12.18	1-5-5	5	1. Corfu Fighting 2. Swayback Mobil 3. Redden	9.0L	$37.00
5/7	14/07/2026	21	CLM 3U	$31,785.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	T Houghton	54kg	1:12.32	6-5-5	3	1. Ollie's Folly 2. That's The Way 3. John Fitzgerald	13.0L	$51.10

Lucky Victor (5)26250x4124

Trainer: Johanna Urieta 12 mths 20: 3-5-1

Jockey: Victor R. Fernandez

Weight: 56kgs

5 yo Bay G

Sire: ITSMYLUCKYDAY (USA)

Dam: JADE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Colonel John

Stats

Prize Money$129,583.00

Avg $$6,479.15

Win %15.00%

Place %45.00%

Career20: 3-5-1

Track7: 0-1-1

Distance9: 2-1-1

Tr / Dist4: 0-0-1

1st Up3: 0-0-0

2nd Up3: 2-0-0

Firm18: 3-5-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th in a small field at Thistledown on October 7 over 1207m, 7 len behind Teaching Moment with 54kg at $24.20. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Thistledown on September 28 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Check The Facts carrying 54.5kg at $3.10. Capable of a better 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
4/6	07/10/2026	9	ALLOW 3U	$57,615.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Jerome J Innis	54kg	1:12.22	2-6-4	6	1. Teaching Moment 2. Onirico 3. Mor Stormy	7.6L	$24.20
2/6	28/09/2026	20	CLM 3U	$31,111.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Victor R Fernandez	54.5kg	1:40.62	2-2-2	1	1. Check The Facts 2. Lucky Victor 3. Indian Fever	1.5L	$3.10
1/11	08/09/2026	19	CLM 3U	$24,861.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Victor R Fernandez	54.5kg	1:12.34	2-1-1	11	1. Lucky Victor 2. Spectacular D'oro 3. River Bye	3.5L	$7.20
4/6	20/08/2026	633	CLM 3U	$30,528.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	Jerome J Innis	54kg	1:06.04	3-5-4	2	1. Unbridled O'brien 2. Atlas Falls 3. Spectacular D'oro	9.8L	$10.40
13/13	25/11/2024	19	LR OPEN 3U	$114,155.00	Mahoning Valley	1673m	Fast	R A Perez	54.5kg	1:45.23	3-12-13	1	1. Casual Attire 2. Villian 3. Reigning Dream	40.3L	$102.50
5/7	06/11/2024	14	ALLOW 3U	$53,425.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	R A Perez	55.5kg	1:14.27	1-6-5	5	1. Bold Buckeye 2. Color Bearer 3. Lust For Life	10.9L	$4.90

Merger (6)6x59446625

Trainer: Mary L Hurley 12 mths 23: 3-4-1

Jockey: Chelsey Keiser

Weight: 56kgs

4 yo Bay G

Sire: NATIONAL FLAG (USA)

Dam: LILLARD HALL (USA)

Dam's Sire: Tiznow

Stats

Prize Money$111,940.00

Avg $$4,866.96

Win %13.04%

Place %34.78%

Career23: 3-4-1

Track2: 0-0-0

Distance14: 2-1-0

Tr / Dist2: 0-0-0

1st Up4: 0-1-1

2nd Up4: 0-1-0

Firm17: 2-4-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Last start got back early 5th of 7 at Thistledown on September 30 over 1207m, 11 len behind Eagle Nest carrying 54kg at $45.60. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Thistledown on September 2 over 1207m, 0.5 len behind Gray Tormentor carrying 54kg at $6.30. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.

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
5/7	30/09/2026	28	CLM 3U	$30,747.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	C Keiser	54kg	1:11.20	6-6-5	1	1. Eagle Nest 2. Hite 3. Color Bearer	11.3L	$45.60
2/6	02/09/2026	28	CLM 3U	$26,106.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	David J Haldar	54kg	1:13.26	2-2-2	5	1. Gray Tormentor 2. Merger 3. My Valentino	0.5L	$6.30
6/8	05/08/2026	22	CLM 3U	$31,954.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	David J Haldar	54.5kg	1:11.54	7-6-6	4	1. Red Head Kid 2. Ollie's Folly 3. Social History	12.0L	$76.30
6/8	14/07/2026	22	CLM 3U	$31,785.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	David J Haldar	54.5kg	1:13.12	3-5-6	5	1. Dr Zarnett 2. Hidden Access 3. Mamas Home Cooking	9.6L	$55.90
4/6	22/06/2026	14	CLM 3U	$30,544.00	Thistledown	1207m	SP	C Keiser	54kg	1:12.04	4-4-4	4	1. Run Red Run 2. Glory Reigns 3. Redden	11.8L	$32.90
4/5	08/06/2026	26	CLM 3U	$25,523.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	Rocco Bowen	54kg	1:06.94	4-4-4	4	1. Drill City 2. Man's Choice 3. Leroyisalagniappe	6.9L	$6.60

Little Shance (7)x622754112

Trainer: Jevon Crumley (USA)12 mths 14: 3-4-0

Jockey: Ricardo Feliciano

Weight: 57kgs

4 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: SHANCELOT (USA)

Dam: MOON DATE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Malibu Moon

Stats

Prize Money$108,386.00

Avg $$7,741.86

Win %21.43%

Place %50.00%

Career14: 3-4-0

Track3: 1-0-0

Distance9: 1-3-0

Tr / Dist3: 1-0-0

1st Up3: 0-0-0

2nd Up2: 1-1-0

Firm10: 2-4-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Thistledown on October 8 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Redden carrying 56kg at $1.30. The race before that won by 3 len at Thistledown on September 29 over 1106m defeating Spectacular D'oro with 56kg at $2.10. Winning chance.

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
2/6	08/10/2026	9	CLM 3U	$26,293.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	R Feliciano	56kg	1:12.12	5-2-2	1	1. Redden 2. Little Shance 3. Double Agent	3.5L	$1.30
1/6	29/09/2026	20	CLM 3U	$24,861.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	R Feliciano	56kg	1:06.00	2-1-1	4	1. Little Shance 2. Spectacular D'oro 3. Balki Bartokomous	3.0L	$2.10
1/7	09/09/2026	28	CLM 3U	$26,944.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	R Feliciano	54kg	1:06.96	1-1-1	7	1. Little Shance 2. Mo Mo Lightning 3. Lordbetwentothorns	3.5L	$1.50
4/6	12/08/2026	37	ALLOW 3U	$51,070.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	R Feliciano	54kg	1:06.68	4-2-4	2	1. Lowells Gift 2. Lordbetwentothorns 3. Estoico	4.3L	$6.40
5/6	06/07/2026	30	ALLOW 3U	$51,959.00	Thistledown	1207m	M	R Feliciano	54kg	1:12.78	1-2-5	5	1. Teaching Moment 2. Lowells Gift 3. Valiant Strike	7.9L	$5.50
7/7	06/06/2026	26	ALLOW 3U	$49,930.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Bailey Weatherly	54kg	1:13.36	2-7-7	7	1. Biscuits 'N Gravy 2. Blazing Tony 3. No More Cents	12.0L	$11.80

Mr. Bali (8)356535144x

Trainer: Saul M Morales 12 mths 37: 3-8-11

Jockey: David J. Haldar

Weight: 56kgs

6 yo Bay G

Sire: BAL A BALI (BRZ)

Dam: PRETTY GRITTY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Mercer Mill

Stats

Prize Money$197,523.00

Avg $$5,338.46

Win %8.11%

Place %59.46%

Career37: 3-8-11

Track5: 0-0-3

Distance19: 2-3-6

Tr / Dist5: 0-0-3

1st Up6: 0-1-2

2nd Up5: 0-1-2

Firm31: 3-8-6

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic7: 0-1-2

Comments

Gelding back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 7 at Thistledown June 30 over 1609m, 15 len behind Who Da Boss carrying 54kg at $4.40. Previously first up; third of 10 at Turfway Park December 17 over 1308m, 4 len behind Musical Maestro carrying 54.5kg at $78.58. In the mix on best form.

Last Starts 120 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	30/06/2026	29	CLM 3U	$31,785.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Alexander Chavez	54kg	1:40.02	5-5-4	5	1. Who Da Boss 2. Gapper 3. Derby Included	15.8L	$4.40
4/5	01/06/2026	20	CLM 3U	$47,420.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Alexander Chavez	56kg	1:12.18	3-4-4	4	1. Scrimper 2. Wildcat Express 3. Finally Friday	6.0L	$12.00
1/5	12/05/2026	19	ALLOW 3U	$53,631.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Alexander Chavez	54kg	1:12.24	5-5-1	1	1. Mr Bali 2. Kickstart 3. Deterrent	2.0L	$8.80
5/7	23/04/2026	14	ALLOW 3U	$55,895.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	Becerra Fernando Salazar	54kg	1:05.28	1-6-5	7	1. Rico Suave 2. Take Five Charlie 3. Afloat	6.3L	$23.60
3/7	09/04/2026	13	ALLOW 3U	$51,092.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	Erik Barbaran	56kg	1:12.24	7-6-3	4	1. Onirico 2. Gone Wild 3. Mr Bali	10.5L	$28.50
5/7	27/03/2026	13	CLM 3U	$27,388.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Good	Rolando Aragon	56kg	1:13.24	7-6-5	4	1. Fast And Friendly 2. Vecchi 3. My Valentino	10.8L	$5.50