Mahoning Valley Race 6 - Race 6 - Claiming
BLAZING BURROUGHS (3) built on a nice second two starts back at Belterra Park (Dirt) with a win over 1308m at Belterra Park (Dirt) a month ago, getting home by half a length. Meeting a deeper field this time but he is up to the challenge. PLAYING FOR KEEPS (7) returned from a spell three-and-a-half weeks ago when he was beaten 6 lengths into fifth over 1207m at Thistledown. Strips fitter and can feature. ROGUES A PLOTTING (1) is a distance specialist who finished out of the money two starts back then he settled well back and was beaten 11 lengths when sixth in a 1207m contest at Thistledown two months ago. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. HIDDEN ACCESS (2) is racing well, most recently finishing second five-and-a-half weeks ago over 1609m at Thistledown (Dirt). Suitably placed so anticipating another big run.

Jockey: Luis Raul Rivera
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
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Comes off a 62 day let-up. Most recently ran second last of 7 at Thistledown on September 1 over 1207m, 11 len behind Momma K's Boy carrying 52.5kg at $12.10. The race before that ran last in a small field at Thistledown on August 11 over 1207m, 6 len behind Red Chips with 53kg at $6.10. Can atone.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 01/09/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $49,929.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Luis Raul Rivera | 52.5kg | 1:10.80 | 5-7-6 | 6 |
| 11.6L | $12.10 |
| 6/6 | 11/08/2026 | 25 | CLM 3U | $49,929.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Luis Raul Rivera | 53kg | 1:11.22 | 2-4-6 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $6.10 |
| 4/7 | 17/07/2026 | 32 | LR OPEN 3 | $108,853.00 | Belterra Park Turf | 1710m | FM | Luis Raul Rivera | 52.5kg | 1:44.41 | 5-3-4 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $2.60 |
| 1/7 | 15/06/2026 | 33 | CLM 3U | $47,420.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Luis Raul Rivera | 53kg | 1:12.68 | 5-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.20 |
| 1/9 | 13/05/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $44,693.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Luis Raul Rivera | 53kg | 1:11.58 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $9.00 |
| 6/9 | 21/04/2026 | 19 | CLM 3U | $46,579.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Luis Raul Rivera | 54kg | 1:11.78 | 6-4-6 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Fernando Salazar Becerra
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 39-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Thistledown on September 24 over 1609m, 7 len behind General Mathis carrying 52.5kg at $6.90. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Thistledown on September 2 over 1609m, 0.3 len behind General Mathis carrying 52.5kg at $5.70. This is well within his grasp.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 24/09/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $42,778.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | J Skerrett | 52.5kg | 1:37.60 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $6.90 |
| 2/5 | 02/09/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $39,230.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | J Skerrett | 52.5kg | 1:39.00 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.70 |
| 3/7 | 19/08/2026 | 23 | CLM 3U | $39,230.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Humberto Haldar | 53.5kg | 1:39.96 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $5.20 |
| 1/10 | 27/07/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $31,060.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | J Skerrett | 51kg | 1:41.18 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/07/2026 | 12 | CLM 3U | $31,785.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | J Skerrett | 51kg | 1:13.12 | 6-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
| 3/5 | 02/07/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $39,913.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Mauro Cedillo | 54.5kg | 1:41.38 | 1-3-3 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $4.70 |

Jockey: Summer Pauly
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 30-day let-up. Most recently came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Belterra Park on October 3 over 1308m defeating Obi Kenobi with 55kg at $4.30. The start before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd in a small field at Belterra Park on August 20 over 1308m, 0.8 len behind Mission Control with 56kg at $2.30. Hard to beat again.
Last Starts 31 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 | 03/10/2026 | 44 | CLM 3U | $22,989.00 | Belterra Park | 1308m | Fast | Yarmarie L Correa | 55kg | 1:16.96 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.30 |
| 2/5 | 20/08/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $21,255.00 | Belterra Park | 1308m | Fast | Guillermo Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:16.33 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 |
| 5/6 | 23/07/2026 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $19,594.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | Fast | Guillermo Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:10.11 | 1-5-5 | 4 |
| 18.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 27/06/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $18,828.00 | Belterra Park Turf | 1673m | SP | Perry Wayne Ouzts | 55kg | 1:41.34 | 3-4-4 | 7 |
| 16.0L | $3.90 |
| 2/4 | 06/06/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $21,618.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | Fast | Yarmarie L Correa | 55.5kg | 1:39.44 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $1.80 |
| 2/5 | 16/05/2026 | 124 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $18,855.00 | Belterra Park | 1308m | Good | Summer Pauly | 53.5kg | 1:16.44 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Jefferson Skerrett
Weight: 54kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 7 at Thistledown August 19 over 1609m, 14 len behind General Mathis carrying 51kg at $13.50. First up last campaign second last in a small field at Thistledown May 28 2025 over 1207m, 6 len behind Ollie's Folly with 54kg at $7.10. Looks tested without a run under the belt.
Last Starts 76 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 | 19/08/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $39,230.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | J Skerrett | 51kg | 1:39.96 | 7-5-7 | 2 |
| 14.1L | $13.50 |
| 3/6 | 22/07/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $39,913.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | J Skerrett | 51kg | 1:41.80 | 6-4-3 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $7.60 |
| 5/5 | 02/07/2026 | 12 | CLM 3U | $39,913.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | J Skerrett | 51.5kg | 1:41.38 | 5-4-5 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $2.70 |
| 5/10 | 20/06/2026 | 30 | LR OPEN 3U | $104,603.00 | Thistledown | 1710m | Fast | J Skerrett | 53kg | 1:46.82 | 9-5-5 | 7 |
| 9.7L | $38.50 |
| 1/7 | 21/05/2026 | 8 | CLM 3U | $43,017.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | J Skerrett | 53.5kg | 1:40.10 | 5-3-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $11.40 |
| 1/6 | 13/05/2026 | 11 | CLM 3U | $38,408.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | J Skerrett | 51.5kg | 1:40.56 | 5-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Erik Barbaran
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 33-day let-up. At the latest run ran on from midfield and scored a big 6 len win at Thistledown on September 30 over 1207m defeating Hite with 54kg at $3.20. The race before that 4th in a small field at Thistledown on September 10 over 1106m, 3 len behind Ollie's Folly carrying 54kg at $12.30. Won last start and is well-placed 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 | 30/09/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $30,747.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 54kg | 1:11.20 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $3.20 |
| 4/6 | 10/09/2026 | 17 | CLM 3U | $29,722.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 54kg | 1:05.30 | 4-3-4 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $12.30 |
| 7/8 | 24/08/2026 | 26 | CLM 3U | $30,528.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 54kg | 1:12.68 | 5-5-7 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $6.10 |
| 2/6 | 29/07/2026 | 36 | CLM 3U | $31,060.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 55kg | 1:12.06 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 23/06/2026 | 142 | CLM 3U | $30,544.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 54kg | 1:05.84 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $3.20 |
| 6/8 | 01/02/2026 | 39 | CLM 3U | $36,376.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SP | Erik Barbaran | 56kg | 1:11.82 | 6-3-6 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Ricardo Feliciano
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
At the latest run favourite; won by 2.75 len at Thistledown on October 6 over 1207m defeating May Mayhem with 54kg at $2.30. The race before that ran last of 7 at Thistledown on September 1 over 1207m, 12 len behind Momma K's Boy carrying 54kg at $4.20. Can't recommend against this lot.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 06/10/2026 | 35 | CLM 3U | $31,466.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | R Feliciano | 54kg | 1:10.96 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $2.30 |
| 7/7 | 01/09/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $49,929.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | R Feliciano | 54kg | 1:10.80 | 2-5-7 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $4.20 |
| 4/6 | 11/08/2026 | 36 | CLM 3U | $49,929.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | R Feliciano | 54kg | 1:11.22 | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $2.50 |
| 3/7 | 06/07/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $43,106.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | M | Jose A Bracho | 54.5kg | 1:11.20 | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $17.20 |
| 2/5 | 01/06/2026 | 179 | ALLOW 3U | $41,423.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Jose A Bracho | 54kg | 1:11.20 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $9.20 |
| 5/8 | 04/12/2025 | 17 | ALLOW 3U | $40,429.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Jose A Bracho | 56kg | 1:12.18 | 7-4-5 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Mauro Cedillo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 8 at Thistledown on October 8 over 1207m, 6 len behind Red Chips with 54.5kg at $4.40. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Thistledown on May 25 over 1207m, 1.75 len behind Vdaytothetenacious with 54kg at $11.30. Fitter for recent racing and is a winning hope.
Last Starts 26 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 | 08/10/2026 | 80 | CLM 3U | $50,287.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Mauro Cedillo | 54.5kg | 1:11.14 | 3-7-5 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $4.40 |
| 2/7 | 20/07/2026 | 34 | CLM 3U | $50,798.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Mauro Cedillo | 55kg | 1:12.22 | 1-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $3.60 |
| 1/6 | 16/06/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $39,052.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Mauro Cedillo | 54.5kg | 1:11.96 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $2.20 |
| 2/7 | 25/05/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $39,106.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Mauro Cedillo | 54kg | 1:10.64 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $11.30 |
| 3/7 | 12/05/2026 | 161 | ALLOW 3U | $39,106.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Mauro Cedillo | 54kg | 1:10.82 | 1-3-3 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $24.70 |
| 8/9 | 02/12/2025 | 19 | ALLOW 3U | $39,663.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | SP | Mauro Cedillo | 56kg | 1:05.53 | 3-6-8 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $19.90 |

Jockey: Luis Antonio Gonzalez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 8 at Thistledown on October 8 over 1207m, 8 len behind Red Chips with 55kg at $53. The race before that ran last of 10 at Thistledown on September 21 over 1609m, 26 len behind Phreddie Mac with 54kg at $54.30. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 08/10/2026 | 17 | CLM 3U | $50,287.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 55kg | 1:11.14 | 7-8-8 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $53.00 |
| 10/10 | 21/09/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $38,889.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Alexander Chavez | 54kg | 1:38.54 | 6-10-10 | 3 |
| 26.1L | $54.30 |
| 4/7 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $49,929.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 56kg | 1:10.80 | 7-6-4 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $27.60 |
| 1/6 | 18/08/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $48,502.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 54kg | 1:13.40 | 6-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $7.20 |
| 2/5 | 29/07/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $49,347.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 55kg | 1:12.18 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $4.10 |
| 6/6 | 09/07/2026 | 24 | ALLOW 3U | $58,200.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 55kg | 1:11.56 | 5-6-6 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $43.70 |

Jockey: Laureano Sosa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran second last of 8 at Thistledown on October 8 over 1207m, 8 len behind Red Chips carrying 54kg at $7.90. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Belterra Park on August 28 over 1207m, 7 len behind Sock It To Me with 55.5kg at $3.30. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 26 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 | 08/10/2026 | 41 | CLM 3U | $50,287.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Rocco Bowen | 54kg | 1:11.14 | 4-5-7 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $7.90 |
| 3/5 | 28/08/2026 | 17 | ALLOW 3U | $22,111.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | Fast | Rocco Bowen | 55.5kg | 1:09.70 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $3.30 |
| 2/6 | 11/08/2026 | 32 | CLM 3U | $49,929.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Rocco Bowen | 54kg | 1:11.22 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $10.50 |
| 4/6 | 10/07/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $35,123.00 | Belterra Park | 1308m | Fast | Yarmarie L Correa | 55.5kg | 1:15.74 | 1-3-4 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/06/2026 | 35 | CLM 3U | $48,815.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Rocco Bowen | 54kg | 1:11.64 | 1-3-3 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $3.10 |
| 11/11 | 02/05/2026 | 131 | LR OPEN 3U | $104,749.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Heavy | Luis Raul Rivera | 55kg | 1:11.34 | 3-11-11 | 8 |
| 33.5L | $10.80 |