Thistledown Race 1 - Race 1 - Allowance
EXCITEMENT (3) went forward last start over 1207m at this track (Dirt) and held on well for second, beaten a nose. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. PLATINUM GHOST (4) returned from a spell three weeks ago when he was in the firing line on the corner before being beaten 2.75 lengths into fourth over 1207m at this track. Second up record is sound. Fitter and sure to run well. RECKLESS L J (2) returns after a spell of five months. Looking to emulate his win at this track to kick off the last campaign. Makes plenty of appeal. PLAYING FOR KEEPS (7) led throughout last start to score an effortless 3 lengths win over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Mauro Cedillo who has scored on him three times retains the mount. Can play a role in the finish.

Jockey: Yan Aviles
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation fourth in a small field at Mahoning Valley December 2 over 1609m, 4 len behind Who Da Boss carrying 56kg at $4.80. Previously first up; second of 9 at this track May 22 2024 over 1207m, a nose behind It'sgoodtobeseen with 54kg at $2.
Last Starts 204 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 | 02/12/2024 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $39,908.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | SP | Yan Aviles | 56kg | 1:34.95 | 1-4-4 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $4.80 |
5/9 | 12/11/2024 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $39,422.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Fast | Yan Aviles | 56kg | 1:40.60 | 8-5-5 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $4.90 |
6/8 | 08/10/2024 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $40,462.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Jose A Bracho | 54kg | 1:38.68 | 6-3-6 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $2.90 |
2/6 | 17/09/2024 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $41,176.00 | Thistledown | 1710m | Fast | Yan Aviles | 55kg | 1:45.86 | 5-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.70 |
3/6 | 20/08/2024 | 21 | CLM 3U | $47,312.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Jose A Bracho | 56kg | 1:40.44 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
1/6 | 30/07/2024 | 14 | CLM 3U | $46,316.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Good | Yan Aviles | 54kg | 1:39.88 | 6-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.70 |
6/7 | 16/07/2024 | - | Allowance | $28,000.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Angel I. Diaz | 56kg | 1077.20. | 4-7-7-6 | 7 |
| 5.6L | $16.30 |
1/7 | 22/06/2024 | - | Allowance | $40,100.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Jose A. Bracho | 54kg | 1207.20. | 1-3-1-1 | 6 |
| -4.5L | $3.40 |
2/9 | 22/05/2024 | - | Claiming | $21,900.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Jose A. Bracho | 54kg | 1207.0. | 4-3-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $2.00 |
6/7 | 28/12/2023 | - | Allowance | $36,200.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Sloppy | David J. Haldar | 56kg | 1209.40. | 3-3-4-5 | 6 |
| 6.9L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Jose Bracho
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second in a small field at Mahoning Valley January 29 over 1207m, 2 len behind Blue Max with 56kg at $2.20. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 6 len win. This track May 1 2024 over 1207m defeating Dougs Morning Pick with 54kg at $1.40.
Last Starts 146 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 | 29/01/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $41,774.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Jose A Bracho | 56kg | 1:13.30 | 1-3-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.20 |
3/8 | 09/01/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $41,774.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 56kg | 1:11.26 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $4.70 |
3/8 | 18/12/2024 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $36,518.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SP | Angel I Diaz | 57kg | 1:12.63 | 2-4-3 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $2.40 |
1/7 | 26/11/2024 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $36,073.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | 1:12.11 | 3-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $1.70 |
2/11 | 30/10/2024 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $37,428.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 56kg | 1:12.73 | 1-4-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 |
2/6 | 07/10/2024 | 20 | HCP 3U | $36,994.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | 1:04.46 | 2-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.50 |
1/5 | 17/09/2024 | - | Starter Optional Claiming | $25,600.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 54kg | 1184.20. | 1-2-2-1 | 4 |
| -2.75L | $1.60 |
2/6 | 29/08/2024 | - | Allowance | $28,000.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | T. D. Houghton | 54kg | 1180.0. | 4-4-4-2 | 1 |
| 4.75L | $2.60 |
3/7 | 16/07/2024 | - | Allowance | $28,000.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Luis Raul Rivera | 56kg | 1077.20. | 6-5-5-4 | 1 |
| 1.35L | $4.10 |
1/7 | 22/06/2024 | - | Starter Optional Claiming | $25,600.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Luis Raul Rivera | 55kg | 1186.40. | 2-3-2-1 | 8 |
| -9.25L | $1.20 |

Jockey: Rocco Bowen
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up came from midfield and won by 2.75 len at this track May 7 over 1207m defeating Ollie's Folly with 54kg at $1.30. Second-up 2nd in a small field at this track on June 3 over 1207m, nose behind Gunner Gabriel with 56kg at $2.10.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/6 | 03/06/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $43,546.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Rocco Bowen | 56kg | 1:11.29 | 1-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.10 |
1/4 | 07/05/2025 | 118 | CLM 3U | $53,125.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Rocco Bowen | 54kg | 1:11.46 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $1.30 |
5/8 | 09/01/2025 | 17 | ALLOW 3U | $41,774.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | 1:11.26 | 6-5-5 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $6.10 |
2/6 | 23/12/2024 | 19 | ALLOW 3U | $39,908.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SP | Rishawn Blanche | 54kg | 1:09.30 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
3/7 | 04/12/2024 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $39,908.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Rishawn Blanche | 54kg | 1:09.08 | 2-4-3 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $2.90 |
3/10 | 14/11/2024 | 19 | ALLOW 3U | $39,422.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SP | Rocco Bowen | 56kg | 1:12.44 | 1-5-3 | 9 |
| 1.4L | $3.10 |
9/13 | 26/10/2024 | - | Stakes | $100,000.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Rocco Bowen | 57kg | 1204.20. | 7-2-7-9 | 7 |
| 12.1L | $35.20 |
5/12 | 30/08/2024 | - | Stakes | $75,000.00 | Belterra Park | 1709m | Firm | Laureano Sosa | 55.5kg | 1736.40. | 5-6-5-5-6 | 13 |
| 4L | $5.30 |
5/9 | 10/08/2024 | - | Stakes | $100,000.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Rocco Bowen | 54kg | 1187.20. | 6-6-5-4 | 5 |
| 1.15L | $9.30 |
2/7 | 16/07/2024 | - | Allowance | $28,000.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Rocco Bowen | 55kg | 1077.20. | 1-4-3-3 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Luis Rivera
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months 4th in a small field at this track on June 3 over 1207m, 2.75 len behind Gunner Gabriel carrying 54kg at $4.10. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Oaklawn Park on April 27 2024 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Dutch Mills with 52.5kg at $2.60.
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 | 03/06/2025 | 145 | ALLOW 3U | $43,546.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Luis Raul Rivera | 54kg | 1:11.29 | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $4.10 |
2/8 | 09/01/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $41,774.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Alexander Chavez | 56kg | 1:11.26 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $2.20 |
9/10 | 05/12/2024 | 15 | CLM 3U | $42,835.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Oscar Villarreal | 51.5kg | 1:36.05 | 2-9-9 | 4 |
| 17.8L | $10.87 |
3/6 | 20/11/2024 | 48 | CLM 3U | $33,486.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | L A Batista | 56kg | 1:11.00 | 2-3-3 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $6.90 |
1/7 | 03/10/2024 | 21 | CLM 3U | $18,064.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | Fast | Jane Elliott | 56kg | 1:11.12 | 5-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $1.40 |
1/6 | 12/09/2024 | 39 | CLM 3U | $13,971.00 | Belterra Park | 1308m | Fast | Jane Elliott | 56kg | 1:16.50 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $1.05 |
6/8 | 04/08/2024 | - | Claiming | $22,000.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Jesus Lopez Castanon | 56kg | 1638.0. | 2-1-1-2-1 | 1 |
| 3.75L | $4.17 |
1/9 | 04/07/2024 | - | Claiming | $22,000.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Sloppy | Jaime A. Torres | 56kg | 1651.50. | 2-2-1-1-1 | 6 |
| -6L | $2.31 |
2/8 | 26/05/2024 | - | Claiming | $31,000.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Sloppy | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | 1431.20. | 3-2-4-2 | 1 |
| 3L | $3.13 |
3/9 | 27/04/2024 | - | Claiming | $30,000.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Good | Carlos Barbosa | 52.5kg | 1192.0. | 2-1-1-1 | 9 |
| -2.25L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Luis Batista
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start 3rd in a small field at this track on June 3 over 1207m, 1.75 len behind Gunner Gabriel with 54kg at $19.30. Before that second last in a small field at this track on May 13 over 1207m, 9 len behind Fact Not Fiction carrying 54kg at $5.40. Not far away last start.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/6 | 03/06/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $43,546.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | L A Batista | 54kg | 1:11.29 | 6-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $19.30 |
4/5 | 13/05/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $43,750.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Luis Raul Rivera | 54kg | 1:11.32 | 1-3-4 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $5.40 |
2/6 | 01/04/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $41,374.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | L A Batista | 56kg | 1:13.70 | 5-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $6.40 |
4/6 | 12/03/2025 | 72 | ALLOW 3U | $28,250.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Luis Raul Rivera | 56kg | 1:11.96 | 5-5-4 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $7.60 |
5/7 | 30/12/2024 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $27,119.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SP | L A Batista | 56kg | 1:12.77 | 4-5-5 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $15.40 |
2/4 | 02/12/2024 | 18 | ALLOW 3U | $27,119.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | SP | L A Batista | 56kg | 1:01.62 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $8.90 |
5/10 | 14/11/2024 | - | Allowance | $25,900.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Sloppy | Anthony Y. Nunez | 57.5kg | 1207.20. | 10-5-5-3 | 2 |
| 4.85L | $15.30 |
1/7 | 19/10/2024 | - | Claiming | $12,800.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Luis Alberto Batista | 57.5kg | 1219.50. | 5-1-1-1 | 1 |
| -3L | $2.80 |
4/6 | 02/10/2024 | - | Claiming | $12,600.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Luis Alberto Batista | 54kg | 1096.40. | 5-4-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.85L | $9.20 |
1/9 | 26/03/2024 | - | Claiming | $12,200.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Sloppy | Luis Alberto Batista | 56.5kg | 1213.10. | 4-4-2-1 | 5 |
| -4.5L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Erik Barbaran
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Mahoning Valley April 1 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Sammy And Shorty carrying 56kg at $2.10. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.5 len Mahoning Valley February 27 over 1207m defeating Run Red Run carrying 56kg at $1.40.
Last Starts 84 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 | 01/04/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $41,374.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Erik Barbaran | 56kg | 1:13.70 | 4-4-5 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $2.10 |
3/5 | 19/03/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $41,573.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 57kg | 1:10.59 | 5-3-3 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $1.80 |
1/5 | 27/02/2025 | 72 | ALLOW 3U | $58,293.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SP | Erik Barbaran | 56kg | 1:12.32 | 5-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.40 |
2/8 | 17/12/2024 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $55,778.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SP | Erik Barbaran | 56kg | 1:11.59 | 6-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $2.60 |
1/6 | 06/11/2024 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $53,425.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 55.5kg | 1:11.81 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $2.50 |
2/7 | 11/10/2024 | 115 | ALLOW 3U | $55,491.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 53kg | 1:11.86 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $8.20 |
7/7 | 18/06/2024 | - | Allowance | $38,400.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Fernando Salazar Becerra | 52.5kg | 1220.40. | 4-5-5-6 | 4 |
| 13.6L | $2.00 |
4/5 | 15/05/2024 | - | Allowance | $38,400.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Fernando Salazar Becerra | 53kg | 1186.40. | 2-1-1-3 | 6 |
| 12.25L | $2.20 |
1/8 | 28/03/2024 | - | Allowance | $33,700.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Good | Fernando Salazar Becerra | 52.5kg | 1207.30. | 5-1-1-1 | 3 |
| -1.75L | $10.30 |
4/7 | 04/03/2024 | - | Stakes | $50,000.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 55kg | 1209.40. | 6-2-3-3 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $15.60 |

Jockey: Mauro Cedillo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently favourite; scored a big 3 len win at this track May 26 over 1207m defeating Momma K's Boy carrying 54kg at $1.90. The start before that 3rd in a small field at this track on May 3 over 1207m, 1.0 len behind Roll On Big O with 55kg at $2.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/7 | 26/05/2025 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $62,656.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Mauro Cedillo | 54kg | 1:11.74 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $1.90 |
3/6 | 03/05/2025 | 24 | CLM 3U | $53,125.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | SP | R Feliciano | 55kg | 1:11.82 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $2.00 |
3/6 | 09/04/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $57,827.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Mauro Cedillo | 57kg | 1:12.22 | 2-4-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.20 |
1/8 | 18/03/2025 | 81 | ALLOW 3U | $55,626.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Mauro Cedillo | 56kg | 1:11.87 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $5.10 |
7/8 | 27/12/2024 | 18 | ALLOW 3U | $54,083.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | L A Batista | 56kg | 1:41.72 | 1-6-7 | 1 |
| 14.6L | $11.70 |
4/8 | 09/12/2024 | 33 | ALLOW 3U | $54,083.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SP | L A Batista | 56kg | 1:12.71 | 1-3-4 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $3.40 |
6/7 | 06/11/2024 | - | Allowance | $35,100.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Luis Alberto Batista | 56.5kg | 1237.50. | 2-2-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $9.30 |
1/7 | 25/07/2023 | - | Allowance | $35,800.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Andrew R. Ramgeet | 52.5kg | 1094.20. | 2-1-1-1 | 2 |
| -0.75L | $2.40 |
2/7 | 04/07/2023 | - | Allowance | $35,800.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Andrew R. Ramgeet | 52.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $1.60 |
6/7 | 05/06/2023 | - | Stakes | $80,000.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | Andrew R. Ramgeet | 53.5kg | 1178.0. | 2-1-4-4 | 7 |
| 9L | $65.90 |