Mahoning Valley Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance
RED CHIPS (2) scored at Thistledown (Dirt) last time out with 0.1 lengths to spare over today's journey. Has a good record at this trip with five wins and seven minor placings. In form and should go well again. LITTLE VAQUERO (7) is in top form with two wins on end, the most recent an effortless 6 lengths victory over 1207m at this track (Dirt) two weeks ago. Record at this track is strong. Expected to be in the finish. TEACHING MOMENT (3) saluted last start at Thistledown (Dirt) over this distance after he was prominent at the turn. Boasts excellent form at today's trip with four wins from five starts. C Keiser who has scored on him four times retains the mount. Expected to measure up. ILLINI (6) made progress last time out, finishing 2.5 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 1207m at this track. Capable of featuring prominently.

Jockey: Gabriel Lagunes
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run won by 1.75 len at Belterra Park on October 12 over 1308m defeating Low Standards with 56kg at $2.30. The run before that 9th of 11 at Listed level at Belterra Park at Belterra Park on August 28 over 1710m, 13 len behind Shadowy carrying 54.5kg at $158.80. Happy enough to avoid.
Last Starts 24 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 | 12/10/2026 | 45 | ALLOW 3U | $33,333.00 | Belterra Park | 1308m | Fast | Gabriel Lagunes | 56kg | 1:17.60 | 5-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.30 |
| 9/11 | 28/08/2026 | 15 | LR OPEN 3U | $106,990.00 | Belterra Park | 1710m | Fast | Gabriel Lagunes | 54.5kg | 1:44.44 | 11-6-9 | 9 |
| 13.3L | $158.80 |
| 1/6 | 13/08/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $32,382.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | Fast | Gabriel Lagunes | 56kg | 1:10.97 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $2.50 |
| 3/5 | 16/07/2026 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $32,946.00 | Belterra Park | 1106m | Fast | Gabriel Lagunes | 56kg | 1:04.09 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $3.40 |
| 2/5 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $31,660.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | Fast | Gabriel Lagunes | 56.5kg | 1:39.12 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $7.20 |
| 3/5 | 06/06/2026 | 16 | ALLOW 3U | $31,660.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | Fast | Gabriel Lagunes | 56.5kg | 1:11.22 | 1-3-3 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Jefferson Skerrett
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start won by a 0.1 len at Thistledown on October 8 over 1207m defeating Momma K's Boy with 52.5kg at $4.60. Before that 4th of 7 at Listed level at Thistledown at Thistledown on September 24 over 1710m, 6 len behind Casual Attire with 53kg at $15.60. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
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 | 08/10/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $50,287.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | J Skerrett | 52.5kg | 1:11.14 | 6-6-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.60 |
| 4/7 | 24/09/2026 | 23 | LR OPEN 3U | $104,167.00 | Thistledown | 1710m | Fast | J Skerrett | 53kg | 1:45.70 | 5-4-4 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $15.60 |
| 3/7 | 01/09/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $49,929.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | J Skerrett | 53.5kg | 1:10.80 | 6-4-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 11/08/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $49,929.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | J Skerrett | 51kg | 1:11.22 | 6-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $22.20 |
| 6/7 | 20/07/2026 | 44 | CLM 3U | $50,798.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Luis Raul Rivera | 54kg | 1:12.22 | 6-5-6 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $10.40 |
| 2/6 | 06/06/2026 | 40 | CLM 3U | $48,815.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Luis Raul Rivera | 54kg | 1:11.64 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Chelsey Keiser
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run won by a nose at Thistledown on October 7 over 1207m defeating Onirico carrying 52kg at $8.50. The race before that 4th in a small field at Thistledown on September 17 over 1609m, 11 len behind Leavetheninetynine with 52kg at $13.70. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
Last Starts 29 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 | 07/10/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $57,615.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | C Keiser | 52kg | 1:12.22 | 4-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $8.50 |
| 4/6 | 17/09/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $55,694.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | C Keiser | 52kg | 1:39.30 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $13.70 |
| 1/7 | 05/08/2026 | 30 | ALLOW 3U | $54,779.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | C Keiser | 54kg | 1:12.54 | 6-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.10 |
| 1/6 | 06/07/2026 | 30 | ALLOW 3U | $51,959.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | M | C Keiser | 53kg | 1:12.78 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $2.50 |
| 5/7 | 06/06/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $49,930.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | C Keiser | 54kg | 1:13.36 | 6-5-5 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $3.80 |
| 1/8 | 16/05/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $47,346.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | C Keiser | 54kg | 1:12.44 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Fernando Salazar Becerra
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 8 at Thistledown on October 8 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Red Chips carrying 54kg at $7. The race before that ran last in a small field at Thistledown on August 12 over 1609m, 6 len behind Oliverio with 54kg at $3.70. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 08/10/2026 | 57 | CLM 3U | $50,287.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Becerra Fernando Salazar | 54kg | 1:11.14 | 8-3-4 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $7.00 |
| 6/6 | 12/08/2026 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $39,943.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | C Keiser | 54kg | 1:39.32 | 2-6-6 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $3.70 |
| 4/7 | 20/07/2026 | 30 | CLM 3U | $50,798.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | C Keiser | 54kg | 1:12.22 | 4-6-4 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $14.30 |
| 10/10 | 20/06/2026 | 47 | LR OPEN 3U | $104,603.00 | Thistledown | 1710m | Fast | C Keiser | 53kg | 1:46.82 | 6-10-10 | 2 |
| 21.5L | $12.10 |
| 1/8 | 04/05/2026 | 89 | CLM 3U | $47,486.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | C Keiser | 54kg | 1:11.24 | 6-3-1 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.60 |
| 7/8 | 04/02/2026 | 30 | ALLOW 3U | $51,641.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | C Keiser | 56kg | 1:12.98 | 2-7-7 | 8 |
| 9.5L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Mauro Cedillo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 37-day let-up. Last start ran second last of 7 at Thistledown on September 29 over 1207m, 8 len behind Kickstart with 54kg at $6.30. The run before that won by 2 len at Thistledown on July 29 over 1207m defeating Swayback Mobil with 55kg at $1.60. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 29/09/2026 | 62 | ALLOW 3U | $53,333.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | C Keiser | 54kg | 1:11.52 | 6-3-6 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $6.30 |
| 1/5 | 29/07/2026 | 35 | CLM 3U | $49,347.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | C Keiser | 55kg | 1:12.18 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $1.60 |
| 1/10 | 24/06/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $46,444.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | C Keiser | 56kg | 1:11.92 | 9-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $12.40 |
| 1/8 | 03/06/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $49,930.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | C Keiser | 54kg | 1:41.80 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $1.80 |
| 4/6 | 29/04/2026 | 285 | ALLOW 3U | $52,111.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | M | C Keiser | 54kg | 1:06.06 | 4-2-4 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $3.60 |
| 6/6 | 18/07/2025 | 17 | LR OPEN 3 | $114,679.00 | Belterra Park | 1710m | Good | Fernando De La Cruz | 52.5kg | 1:48.01 | 3-6-6 | 3 |
| 38.3L | $13.50 |

Jockey: Deshawn L. Parker
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at this track on October 21 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Reinvest carrying 56kg at $8.20. Before that 4th in a small field at Belterra Park on October 6 over 1006m, 5 len behind Outlaw Country with 52.5kg at $18. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
Last Starts 15 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 | 21/10/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $28,448.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Deshawn L Parker | 56kg | 1:12.48 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $8.20 |
| 4/6 | 06/10/2026 | 27 | HCP 3U | $18,678.00 | Belterra Park | 1006m | Fast | Orlando Mojica (Jnr) | 52.5kg | 0:58.05 | 4-3-4 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $18.00 |
| 5/6 | 09/09/2026 | 8 | HCP 3U | $18,056.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | Fast | Santiago Gonzalez | 55kg | 1:09.83 | 1-4-5 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $5.90 |
| 7/8 | 01/09/2026 | 37 | HCP 3U | $22,825.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1006m | FM | L A Batista | 56kg | 0:56.18 | 5-4-7 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $28.70 |
| 2/6 | 26/07/2026 | 10 | HCP 3U | $22,496.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1207m | Fast | L A Batista | 56kg | 1:14.13 | 3-1-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $9.60 |
| 4/6 | 16/07/2026 | 12 | HCP 3U | $15,965.00 | Belterra Park Turf | 1006m | FM | Orlando Mojica (Jnr) | 52.5kg | 0:57.36 | 2-4-4 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $19.40 |

Jockey: Alexander Chavez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 6 len at this track on October 21 over 1207m defeating Charleston carrying 56kg at $10.50. The run before that won by 0.8 len at Thistledown on September 30 over 1207m defeating Big Bucksalot with 54kg at $28.50. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.
Last Starts 15 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 | 21/10/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $29,310.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Becerra Fernando Salazar | 56kg | 1:11.87 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $10.50 |
| 1/5 | 30/09/2026 | 9 | CLM 3U | $20,690.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Becerra Fernando Salazar | 54kg | 1:11.12 | 1-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $28.50 |
| 5/5 | 21/09/2026 | 44 | CLM 3U | $17,500.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | David J Haldar | 54kg | 1:04.70 | 3-5-5 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $20.00 |
| 4/5 | 08/08/2026 | 12 | CLM 3U | $17,974.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | J Skerrett | 51kg | 1:05.24 | 1-2-4 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $2.60 |
| 6/9 | 27/07/2026 | 26 | CLM 3U | $17,707.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | J Skerrett | 52.5kg | 1:11.58 | 6-3-6 | 1 |
| 9.9L | $9.80 |
| 7/8 | 01/07/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $17,707.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | N Vigil | 56kg | 1:12.30 | 6-6-7 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Jason Simpson
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run eased back early on ran second last in a small field at this track on October 27 over 1609m, 3 len behind Lucky Jeremy carrying 56kg at $8.70. The start before that ran second last of 10 at Thistledown on September 21 over 1609m, 13 len behind Phreddie Mac carrying 54kg at $33.50. Hard to recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 27/10/2026 | 36 | CLM 3U | $31,609.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Fast | Jason Simpson | 56kg | 1:43.37 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $8.70 |
| 9/10 | 21/09/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $38,889.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | R Feliciano | 54kg | 1:38.54 | 8-8-9 | 4 |
| 13.9L | $33.50 |
| 5/6 | 18/08/2026 | 34 | CLM 3U | $37,518.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | R Feliciano | 54kg | 1:38.42 | 4-3-5 | 5 |
| 19.3L | $32.40 |
| 6/7 | 15/07/2026 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $40,639.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | R Feliciano | 54kg | 1:40.42 | 3-6-6 | 7 |
| 17.0L | $6.40 |
| 3/8 | 22/06/2026 | 193 | ALLOW 3U | $39,052.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | SP | R Feliciano | 54kg | 1:40.50 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $7.30 |
| 2/7 | 11/12/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $39,663.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Good | Rocco Bowen | 56kg | 1:41.21 | 5-3-2 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $20.30 |

Jockey: David J. Haldar
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 5th of 11 at this track on October 19 over 1207m, 6 len behind Big Bucksalot with 56kg at $4.10. The race before that 6th of 10 at Thistledown on September 21 over 1609m, 9 len behind Phreddie Mac carrying 54kg at $5.50. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 19/10/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $37,213.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Guillermo Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:12.16 | 3-5-5 | 11 |
| 6.3L | $4.10 |
| 6/10 | 21/09/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $38,889.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 54kg | 1:38.54 | 5-7-6 | 8 |
| 9.9L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 17/08/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $39,943.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | David J Haldar | 55kg | 1:04.24 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.40 |
| 3/6 | 03/08/2026 | 25 | ALLOW 3U | $39,943.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | David J Haldar | 56kg | 1:04.82 | 3-2-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.60 |
| 1/6 | 09/07/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $58,200.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | David J Haldar | 54.5kg | 1:11.56 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $2.30 |
| 2/5 | 25/06/2026 | 57 | CLM 3U | $47,420.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | David J Haldar | 54.5kg | 1:11.64 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.70 |