Mahoning Valley Race 1 - Race 1 - Claiming
BUMPKIN (3) continued the solid form last start, finishing 5 lengths back in third at Thistledown (Dirt) over today's trip. Can go on with it. DEW IT WITH CLASS (2) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start when he was always well out of his ground over 1609m at Thistledown, beaten 30 lengths into sixth. Finds an easier assignment and can turn things around. ZAKARIA (5) comes here off a last-start fourth, beaten 6 lengths, over 1106m at Thistledown. Well placed and likely to feature. DRILL CITY (1) was unplaced two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1609m at Thistledown, beaten 5 lengths into fifth. Worth noting Jose A Bracho goes aboard. Well placed and can figure in the finish this time.

Jockey: Jose A. Bracho
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a 38-day let-up. Last start ran second last in a small field at Thistledown on September 28 over 1609m, 5 len behind Check The Facts carrying 51.5kg at $11.70. The race before that got back early 5th of 7 at Thistledown on September 15 over 1106m, 8 len behind John Fitzgerald with 51.5kg at $18.70. He can make amends.
Last Starts 38 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 | 28/09/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $31,111.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | J Skerrett | 51.5kg | 1:40.62 | 1-5-5 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $11.70 |
| 5/7 | 15/09/2026 | 12 | CLM 3U | $30,417.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | J Skerrett | 51.5kg | 1:05.26 | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 8.9L | $18.70 |
| 5/6 | 03/09/2026 | 23 | CLM 3U | $31,954.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Jose A Bracho | 54.5kg | 1:40.90 | 1-6-5 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $17.10 |
| 7/11 | 11/08/2026 | 50 | CLM 3U | $31,241.00 | Thistledown | 1646m | Fast | Luis Raul Rivera | 54kg | 1:42.10 | 2-7-7 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $26.10 |
| 5/6 | 22/06/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $30,544.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | SP | Jose A Bracho | 56kg | 1:12.04 | 1-6-5 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/5 | 08/06/2026 | 12 | CLM 3U | $25,523.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Jose A Bracho | 56kg | 1:06.94 | 2-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Deshawn L. Parker
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes here off a 42-day let-up. At the latest run ran last in a small field at Thistledown on September 24 over 1609m, 30 len behind General Mathis with 54.5kg at $75.20. The race before that ran last in a small field at Thistledown on September 10 over 1106m, 10 len behind Ollie's Folly with 54.5kg at $39.80. Capable of more – worth another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 24/09/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $42,778.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Victor R Fernandez | 54.5kg | 1:37.60 | 5-6-6 | 3 |
| 30.6L | $75.20 |
| 6/6 | 10/09/2026 | 37 | CLM 3U | $29,722.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Victor R Fernandez | 54.5kg | 1:05.30 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $39.80 |
| 7/7 | 04/08/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $31,241.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Deshawn L Parker | 54kg | 1:05.68 | 7-7-7 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $56.40 |
| 7/7 | 14/07/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $31,785.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Deshawn L Parker | 55kg | 1:12.32 | 5-7-7 | 1 |
| 21.3L | $28.70 |
| 7/8 | 23/06/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $31,241.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Deshawn L Parker | 55kg | 1:12.80 | 6-6-7 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $22.40 |
| 5/6 | 10/06/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $30,544.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Deshawn L Parker | 56kg | 1:12.74 | 3-5-5 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $14.60 |

Jockey: Alexander Chavez
Weight: 56kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes here off a 59-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Thistledown on September 7 over 1106m, 5 len behind Right On The Munny carrying 54kg at $5.40. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Thistledown on August 19 over 1006m, 6 len behind Ollie's Folly carrying 54kg at $5.60. One of the chief contenders.
Last Starts 59 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 | 07/09/2026 | 19 | CLM 3U | $31,111.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Alexander Chavez | 54kg | 1:04.98 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $5.40 |
| 3/6 | 19/08/2026 | 55 | CLM 3U | $31,954.00 | Thistledown | 1006m | Fast | Alexander Chavez | 54kg | 0:58.88 | 3-1-3 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $5.60 |
| 3/5 | 25/06/2026 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $31,660.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | Fast | Guillermo Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:10.40 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $6.20 |
| 1/5 | 02/06/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $31,785.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Alexander Chavez | 56kg | 1:12.80 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.30 |
| 1/5 | 05/05/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $29,888.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Alexander Chavez | 54kg | 1:05.16 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $2.20 |
| 3/9 | 21/04/2026 | 12 | CLM 3U | $46,579.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Alexander Chavez | 54kg | 1:11.78 | 5-1-3 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $18.70 |

Jockey: T. D. Houghton
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up today and won third-up previously. Comes off a 37 day let-up. First-up 4th of 7 at Thistledown on September 15 over 1207m, 2.75 len behind Live A Little with 54kg at $12.10. Last start 4th in a small field at Thistledown on September 29 over 1609m, 8 len behind Blue Nomore with 54kg at $6.30. Safely held last start but is capable of better.
Last Starts 37 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 | 29/09/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $29,722.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | T Houghton | 54kg | 1:40.14 | 3-5-4 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $6.30 |
| 4/7 | 15/09/2026 | 448 | CLM 3U | $31,111.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | T Houghton | 54kg | 1:11.60 | 6-5-4 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $12.10 |
| 9/9 | 24/06/2025 | 52 | CLM 3U | $34,837.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Alexander Chavez | 54kg | 1:11.29 | 7-9-PU | 6 |
| 99.0L | $1.90 |
| 9/12 | 03/05/2025 | 32 | LR OPEN 3U | $117,188.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | SP | Jason Simpson | 55kg | 1:12.04 | 3-10-9 | 9 |
| 8.5L | $20.20 |
| 1/6 | 01/04/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $41,374.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | David J Haldar | 56kg | 1:13.70 | 2-5-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $8.20 |
| 4/7 | 11/03/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $41,573.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 56kg | 1:12.79 | 4-4-4 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $1.30 |

Jockey: Chelsey Keiser
Weight: 56kgs
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Form hard to fault. Returns from a 34-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 7 at Thistledown on October 2 over 1106m, 6 len behind Specialized carrying 54kg at $19.30. The run before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 7 at Thistledown on September 22 over 1106m, 3 len behind Mutiny with 54.5kg at $2.30. Can bounce back after a modest effort last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 02/10/2026 | 10 | CLM 3U | $25,000.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | SP | C Keiser | 54kg | 1:05.32 | 1-3-4 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $19.30 |
| 3/7 | 22/09/2026 | 34 | CLM 3U | $24,167.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Mauro Cedillo | 54.5kg | 1:06.10 | 1-1-3 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $2.30 |
| 4/6 | 19/08/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $31,954.00 | Thistledown | 1006m | Fast | Mauro Cedillo | 54.5kg | 0:58.88 | 2-3-4 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $23.90 |
| 2/8 | 28/07/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $25,254.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Mauro Cedillo | 54.5kg | 1:06.52 | 2-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/07/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $32,511.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | J Skerrett | 51kg | 1:06.78 | 1-2-4 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $6.90 |
| 5/8 | 23/06/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $31,241.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | L A Batista | 54kg | 1:12.80 | 1-1-5 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $11.50 |

Jockey: Luis Alberto Batista
Weight: 56kgs
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Last start ran last of 8 at this track on October 19 over 1207m, 10 len behind Reckless L J with 56kg at $41.90. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Thistledown on October 1 over 1207m, 10 len behind Corner Office carrying 55kg at $20.30. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 17 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 | 19/10/2026 | 18 | CLM 3U | $30,891.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | C Oliveros | 56kg | 1:13.16 | 2-6-8 | 6 |
| 10.1L | $41.90 |
| 3/6 | 01/10/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $32,184.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | C Oliveros | 55kg | 1:11.50 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $20.30 |
| 7/7 | 17/09/2026 | 12 | CLM 3U | $25,417.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | L A Batista | 54kg | 1:41.14 | 2-7-7 | 2 |
| 19.3L | $5.60 |
| 2/4 | 05/09/2026 | 25 | CLM 3U | $19,258.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | Fast | Santiago Gonzalez | 55kg | 1:11.73 | 1-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 5/11 | 11/08/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $31,241.00 | Thistledown | 1646m | Fast | Alexander Chavez | 54kg | 1:42.10 | 5-3-5 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $30.30 |
| 6/10 | 27/07/2026 | 26 | CLM 3U | $31,060.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | T Houghton | 54kg | 1:41.18 | 3-6-6 | 7 |
| 12.3L | $42.70 |