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Mahoning Valley Race 5 - Race 5 - Claiming

THAT'S THE WAY (2) was well in commission last time but ran below expectations when fourth and beaten 8 lengths over 1207m at Thistledown (Dirt). Has a strong record here at this journey with three wins from five runs. Best form puts him right in this. NEED TO KNOW BASIS (1) finished sixth over 1207m at this track (Dirt) last time out following a determined win two runs back. Form here at the trip is sound with three wins and five minor placings from 11 runs. Likely to feature. A PRAYER FOR KIDS (3) proved too strong two runs ago at Thistledown. Couldn't follow that up last time out when seventh over 1106m at Thistledown, beaten 46 lengths. Taking on a better field but he is good enough. MISTER MOBIL (7) built on a nice third two starts back at Thistledown (Dirt) with a win as favourite over 1609m at Thistledown (Dirt) six weeks ago, getting home by 2.25 lengths. Looks well placed so expect another big run.

Race Time:6:23 PM

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Track:Firm

Weather:Cloudy

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1609m

Need To Know Basis (1)1135646616

Trainer: Nestor Rivera 12 mths 50: 11-5-12

Jockey: Guillermo Rodriguez

Weight: 56kgs

6 yo Chestnut G

Sire: OVERANALYZE (USA)

Dam: STARTIN SOMETHING (USA)

Dam's Sire: Musical Dreamer

Stats

Prize Money$470,354.00

Avg $$9,407.08

Win %22.00%

Place %56.00%

Career50: 11-5-12

Track20: 4-2-7

Distance31: 9-2-5

Tr / Dist11: 3-2-3

1st Up4: 0-1-2

2nd Up3: 0-1-1

Firm37: 9-4-7

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Last start 6th of 8 at this track on October 19 over 1207m, 8 len behind Reckless L J carrying 56kg at $5.90. The start before that won by a 0.3 len at Thistledown on September 3 over 1609m defeating Check The Facts with 54kg at $5.80. Can bounce back.

Last Starts 9 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	19/10/2026	46	CLM 3U	$30,891.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	Gerardo Corrales	56kg	1:13.16	6-8-6	4	1. Reckless L J 2. Ironclad Alibi 3. Corner Office, Party Pooper	8.1L	$5.90
1/6	03/09/2026	15	CLM 3U	$31,954.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Alexander Chavez	54kg	1:40.90	5-1-1	4	1. Need To Know Basis 2. Check The Facts 3. Mister Mobil	0.3L	$5.80
6/7	19/08/2026	28	CLM 3U	$39,230.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	David J Haldar	54.5kg	1:39.96	6-7-6	5	1. General Mathis 2. I Wanna Win 3. Hidden Access	13.6L	$44.10
6/6	22/07/2026	20	CLM 3U	$39,913.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	C Keiser	54kg	1:41.80	3-6-6	3	1. I Wanna Win 2. Controller 3. Relish The Ride	5.7L	$17.20
4/5	02/07/2026	21	CLM 3U	$39,913.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Rocco Bowen	54kg	1:41.38	4-5-4	5	1. Wetzel 2. Sammy's Smile 3. Hidden Access	9.0L	$8.80
6/6	11/06/2026	21	CLM 3U	$42,957.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Rocco Bowen	54kg	1:41.42	5-6-6	4	1. I Wanna Win 2. Blue Nomore 3. Wetzel	10.1L	$11.80

That's The Way (2)6x36726134

Trainer: J L Radosevich 12 mths 49: 11-7-7

Jockey: Luis Raul Rivera

Weight: 56kgs

7 yo Chestnut G

Sire: CITY WEEKEND (USA)

Dam: CAPE FOG (USA)

Dam's Sire: Cape Town

Stats

Prize Money$425,351.00

Avg $$8,680.63

Win %22.45%

Place %51.02%

Career49: 11-7-7

Track20: 6-4-0

Distance11: 3-3-1

Tr / Dist5: 3-1-0

1st Up8: 2-1-1

2nd Up8: 2-1-1

Firm37: 7-3-5

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 7 at Thistledown on September 30 over 1207m, 8 len behind Eagle Nest with 55kg at $2.90. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Thistledown on September 8 over 1609m, 5 len behind Aint No Bandleader with 54kg at $2.30. Can make amends.

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
4/7	30/09/2026	22	CLM 3U	$30,747.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Luis Raul Rivera	55kg	1:11.20	2-5-4	7	1. Eagle Nest 2. Hite 3. Color Bearer	8.8L	$2.90
3/6	08/09/2026	14	CLM 3U	$29,722.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Erik Barbaran	54kg	1:39.94	5-3-3	5	1. Aint No Bandleader 2. Gapper 3. That's The Way	5.0L	$2.30
1/8	25/08/2026	17	CLM 3U	$31,241.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Erik Barbaran	54kg	1:12.36	8-4-1	2	1. That's The Way 2. Red Chili Pepper 3. John Fitzgerald	0.5L	$1.90
6/8	08/08/2026	25	LR OPEN 3U	$142,653.00	Thistledown	2012m	Fast	Erik Barbaran	56kg	2:03.80	3-4-6	2	1. Fair And Square 2. Who Dey 3. Tantrum	19.5L	$61.30
2/7	14/07/2026	24	CLM 3U	$31,785.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Erik Barbaran	54kg	1:12.32	7-4-2	4	1. Ollie's Folly 2. That's The Way 3. John Fitzgerald	1.5L	$4.40
7/10	20/06/2026	14	LR OPEN 3U	$104,603.00	Thistledown	1710m	Fast	Erik Barbaran	53.5kg	1:46.82	8-7-7	5	1. Ronnis Second Wind 2. Momma K's Boy 3. Shadowy	13.0L	$59.30

A Prayer For Kids (3)9x86256817

Trainer: Loren Huepenbecker 12 mths 44: 5-12-3

Jockey: Erik Barbaran

Weight: 56kgs

7 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: KISS THE KID (USA)

Dam: SUSIE'S PRAYER (USA)

Dam's Sire: Meadow Prayer

Stats

Prize Money$220,769.00

Avg $$5,017.48

Win %11.36%

Place %45.45%

Career44: 5-12-3

Track5: 0-1-0

Distance5: 1-2-0

Tr / Dist1: 0-0-0

1st Up5: 0-1-1

2nd Up5: 0-0-2

Firm35: 4-9-3

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Comes off a 36 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 7 at Thistledown on September 22 over 1106m, 46 len behind Mutiny carrying 56kg at $5.10. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Thistledown on September 10 over 1609m defeating Gray Day carrying 56kg at $35.20. Watch for sharp improvement.

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
7/7	22/09/2026	12	CLM 3U	$24,167.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	Erik Barbaran	56kg	1:06.10	3-7-7	5	1. Mutiny 2. Condemnation 3. Zakaria	46.5L	$5.10
1/6	10/09/2026	31	CLM 3U	$24,167.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Erik Barbaran	56kg	1:41.54	2-3-1	5	1. A Prayer For Kids 2. Gray Day 3. Venture On	0.5L	$35.20
8/8	10/08/2026	18	CLM 3U	$24,822.00	Thistledown	1207m	M	B Tapara	54kg	1:13.02	4-8-8	5	1. Radio Silent 2. Nambiti 3. Gottomakeithappen	10.6L	$24.00
6/9	23/07/2026	24	CLM 3U	$25,254.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	David J Haldar	56kg	1:07.34	5-8-6	6	1. Hotrod Bobby 2. Gottomakeithappen 3. Biscuits And Grits	3.5L	$10.90
5/7	29/06/2026	20	CLM 3U	$24,268.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Anthony Rodriguez	56kg	1:12.62	7-7-5	1	1. Cannon Man 2. Dr Zarnett 3. Radio Silent	8.6L	$11.10
2/6	09/06/2026	22	CLM 3U	$24,268.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	B Tapara	56kg	1:06.84	4-2-2	3	1. Hidden Ransom 2. A Prayer For Kids 3. Gapper	3.0L	$22.10

Hite (4)6313132262

Trainer: Ivan Vazquez 12 mths 56: 10-6-7

Jockey: David J. Haldar

Weight: 56kgs

7 yo Bay H

Sire: INDIAN EXPRESS (USA)

Dam: CIRCLE CAN RUN (USA)

Dam's Sire: Kentucky Dane

Stats

Prize Money$351,137.00

Avg $$6,270.30

Win %17.86%

Place %41.07%

Career56: 10-6-7

Track21: 2-0-1

Distance22: 3-2-2

Tr / Dist7: 0-0-0

1st Up8: 1-1-0

2nd Up7: 3-0-2

Firm36: 5-5-5

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Most recently 2nd of 7 at Thistledown on September 30 over 1207m, 6 len behind Eagle Nest with 54kg at $10.50. The run before that ran last in a small field at Thistledown on September 8 over 1609m, 17 len behind Aint No Bandleader with 54kg at $4.50. This looks too tough.

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
2/7	30/09/2026	22	CLM 3U	$30,747.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	David J Haldar	54kg	1:11.20	5-3-2	5	1. Eagle Nest 2. Hite 3. Color Bearer	6.3L	$10.50
6/6	08/09/2026	28	CLM 3U	$29,722.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	David J Haldar	54kg	1:39.94	6-6-6	4	1. Aint No Bandleader 2. Gapper 3. That's The Way	17.3L	$4.50
2/11	11/08/2026	15	CLM 3U	$31,241.00	Thistledown	1646m	Fast	David J Haldar	54.5kg	1:42.10	3-4-2	2	1. Controller 2. Hite 3. Aint No Bandleader	6.5L	$4.00
2/10	27/07/2026	21	CLM 3U	$31,060.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	David J Haldar	54.5kg	1:41.18	8-3-2	9	1. Hidden Access 2. Hite 3. Paint The Town	1.5L	$4.20
3/5	06/07/2026	25	CLM 3U	$31,785.00	Thistledown	1106m	M	David J Haldar	56kg	1:04.92	4-4-3	2	1. Liberate 2. Magic Motown 3. Hite	7.3L	$8.00
1/6	11/06/2026	14	CLM 3U	$31,241.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	David J Haldar	56kg	1:12.82	4-1-1	3	1. Hite 2. Ilikethat 3. Into Gold	1.8L	$2.70

Indian Fever (5)22553111x3

Trainer: Timothy Hamm 12 mths 48: 13-5-5

Jockey: Laureano Sosa

Weight: 56kgs

11 yo Bay G

Sire: COLONEL JOHN (USA)

Dam: PRIVATE CAUSE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Noble Causeway

Stats

Prize Money$408,061.00

Avg $$8,501.27

Win %27.08%

Place %47.92%

Career48: 13-5-5

Track14: 3-2-2

Distance26: 9-3-3

Tr / Dist7: 3-2-0

1st Up11: 1-1-2

2nd Up10: 3-2-1

Firm35: 9-4-5

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic1: 0-0-0

Comments

Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd in a small field at Thistledown on September 28 over 1609m, 3 len behind Check The Facts with 54kg at $3.30. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at this track on October 27 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Sammy's Smile carrying 56kg at $6. Needs to lift.

Last Starts 30 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	28/09/2026	124	CLM 3U	$31,111.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Rocco Bowen	54kg	1:40.62	4-1-3	4	1. Check The Facts 2. Lucky Victor 3. Indian Fever	3.0L	$3.30
1/7	27/05/2026	54	CLM 3U	$31,285.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Rocco Bowen	55kg	1:40.52	2-1-1	3	1. Indian Fever 2. Dark Vader 3. Oaks Honey	3.3L	$4.60
1/7	03/04/2026	38	CLM 3U	$26,783.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Good	Rocco Bowen	56kg	1:41.84	3-1-1	7	1. Indian Fever 2. Watchoutforweaver 3. Goldstriker	2.8L	$3.00
1/8	24/02/2026	34	CLM 3U	$15,549.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	M	Laureano Sosa	57kg	1:41.75	3-1-1	1	1. Indian Fever 2. Gold Buckle 3. Why Not Me	1.8L	$6.10
3/7	21/01/2026	32	CLM 3U	$27,504.00	Mahoning Valley	1673m	SP	Laureano Sosa	56kg	1:45.37	7-3-3	4	1. C V Dynamic 2. Cleveland Power 3. Indian Fever	10.3L	$3.30
5/5	20/12/2025	39	CLM 3U	$37,213.00	Mahoning Valley	1673m	Heavy	Rocco Bowen	56kg	1:41.46	3-5-5	2	1. Relish The Ride 2. Mr Loooch 3. Need To Know Basis	21.6L	$4.70

Red Head Kid (6)6552316262

Trainer: Ricardo Gonzalez 12 mths 48: 7-9-3

Jockey: Deshawn L. Parker

Weight: 56kgs

7 yo Chestnut G

Sire: COWTOWN CAT (USA)

Dam: COMPLIMENT TREE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Flatter

Stats

Prize Money$292,872.00

Avg $$6,101.50

Win %14.58%

Place %39.58%

Career48: 7-9-3

Track21: 4-3-0

Distance10: 3-1-1

Tr / Dist5: 3-1-0

1st Up4: 1-1-0

2nd Up4: 1-0-0

Firm32: 4-7-3

Good1: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track on October 19 over 1207m, 9 len behind Right On The Munny carrying 56kg at $5.40. The run before that 6th of 8 at Thistledown on October 6 over 1207m, 11 len behind Bold Buckeye with 54kg at $6.20. Cannot enthuse.

Last Starts 9 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	19/10/2026	13	CLM 3U	$30,891.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	Deshawn L Parker	56kg	1:11.87	4-3-2	4	1. Right On The Munny 2. Red Head Kid 3. Check The Facts	9.3L	$5.40
6/8	06/10/2026	21	CLM 3U	$31,466.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Deshawn L Parker	54kg	1:10.96	3-5-6	6	1. Bold Buckeye 2. May Mayhem 3. Red Chili Pepper	11.8L	$6.20
2/7	15/09/2026	27	CLM 3U	$31,111.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Deshawn L Parker	55kg	1:11.60	2-3-2	6	1. Live A Little 2. Red Head Kid 3. Social History	2.0L	$2.30
6/6	19/08/2026	14	CLM 3U	$31,954.00	Thistledown	1006m	Fast	Erik Barbaran	56kg	0:58.88	4-4-6	2	1. Ollie's Folly 2. Ilikethat 3. Bumpkin	7.8L	$4.10
1/8	05/08/2026	22	CLM 3U	$31,954.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Erik Barbaran	54kg	1:11.54	2-1-1	7	1. Red Head Kid 2. Ollie's Folly 3. Social History	2.3L	$3.70
3/7	14/07/2026	21	CLM 3U	$32,511.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	Erik Barbaran	54kg	1:06.78	6-3-3	1	1. Right On The Munny 2. Ilikethat 3. Red Head Kid	2.3L	$2.60

Paint The Town (7)1565534545

Trainer: Ricardo Bailey 12 mths 42: 4-6-9

Jockey: Jason Simpson

Weight: 56kgs

6 yo Bay G

Sire: PAYNTER (USA)

Dam: WAY TO FLY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Bowman's Band

Stats

Prize Money$271,224.00

Avg $$6,457.71

Win %9.52%

Place %45.24%

Career42: 4-6-9

Track23: 2-4-4

Distance11: 0-1-1

Tr / Dist5: 0-1-0

1st Up6: 1-2-2

2nd Up5: 1-1-2

Firm24: 1-4-5

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 this track on October 19 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Reckless L J with 54kg at $5.40. The run before that got back early ran second last in a small field at Thistledown on September 2 over 1609m, 9 len behind General Mathis carrying 54kg at $26.60. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.

Last Starts 9 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	19/10/2026	47	CLM 3U	$30,891.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	Humberto Haldar	54kg	1:13.16	8-5-5	7	1. Reckless L J 2. Ironclad Alibi 3. Corner Office, Party Pooper	4.4L	$5.40
4/5	02/09/2026	14	CLM 3U	$39,230.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Jason Simpson	54kg	1:39.00	5-5-4	5	1. General Mathis 2. Hidden Access 3. Who Da Boss	9.0L	$26.60
5/7	19/08/2026	9	CLM 3U	$39,230.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Jason Simpson	54kg	1:39.96	5-6-5	6	1. General Mathis 2. I Wanna Win 3. Hidden Access	13.5L	$35.30
4/8	10/08/2026	14	CLM 3U	$24,822.00	Thistledown	1207m	M	Rocco Bowen	54kg	1:13.02	8-6-4	6	1. Radio Silent 2. Nambiti 3. Gottomakeithappen	0.6L	$2.20
3/10	27/07/2026	46	CLM 3U	$31,060.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Jason Simpson	54kg	1:41.18	10-4-3	10	1. Hidden Access 2. Hite 3. Paint The Town	3.5L	$66.90
5/6	11/06/2026	15	CLM 3U	$31,241.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Jason Simpson	54kg	1:12.82	5-6-5	6	1. Hite 2. Ilikethat 3. Into Gold	9.1L	$24.50

Sammy's Smile (8)11x3124442

Trainer: Richard Zielinski 12 mths 47: 9-7-5

Jockey: Fernando Salazar Becerra

Weight: 56kgs

7 yo Bay G

Sire: ITSMYLUCKYDAY (USA)

Dam: AMERICAN PRIZE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Pure Prize

Stats

Prize Money$443,276.00

Avg $$9,431.40

Win %19.15%

Place %44.68%

Career47: 9-7-5

Track7: 2-1-0

Distance24: 6-4-1

Tr / Dist2: 2-0-0

1st Up6: 0-1-1

2nd Up6: 3-0-0

Firm41: 8-7-5

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 7 at Thistledown on September 17 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Mister Mobil with 54kg at $2.90. The race before that 4th in a small field at Thistledown on September 3 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Need To Know Basis with 54kg at $1.60. Predicted to struggle.

Last Starts 41 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	17/09/2026	14	CLM 3U	$25,417.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Becerra Fernando Salazar	54kg	1:41.14	7-3-2	4	1. Mister Mobil 2. Sammy's Smile 3. Watchoutforweaver	2.3L	$2.90
4/6	03/09/2026	15	CLM 3U	$31,954.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Becerra Fernando Salazar	54kg	1:40.90	3-3-4	6	1. Need To Know Basis 2. Check The Facts 3. Mister Mobil	2.3L	$1.60
4/7	19/08/2026	28	CLM 3U	$39,230.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Becerra Fernando Salazar	54kg	1:39.96	4-4-4	7	1. General Mathis 2. I Wanna Win 3. Hidden Access	7.5L	$14.80
4/6	22/07/2026	20	CLM 3U	$39,913.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Becerra Fernando Salazar	55kg	1:41.80	4-5-4	1	1. I Wanna Win 2. Controller 3. Relish The Ride	2.7L	$6.00
2/5	02/07/2026	22	CLM 3U	$39,913.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Becerra Fernando Salazar	56kg	1:41.38	3-2-2	4	1. Wetzel 2. Sammy's Smile 3. Hidden Access	4.3L	$6.90
1/5	10/06/2026	28	CLM 3U	$30,544.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Becerra Fernando Salazar	54kg	1:43.20	5-1-1	4	1. Sammy's Smile 2. Mister Mobil 3. Docs Legend	1.8L	$1.70