Thistledown Race 2 - Race 2 - Claiming
JOHN'S ROCK (6) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 lengths into fifth. Finds a more suitable contest and can turn things around. ICE BLAST (8) is racing well without being able to break through, the latest effort a second over 1609m at this track (Dirt) a month ago. Goes well at this journey including five wins so another big run is likely. AUGER (3) turned in a handy position before finishing second last start over 1106m at this track (Dirt), beaten half a length. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. PUFF'SMAGICDRAGON (5) went forward and proved too strong last time, scoring with 1.75 lengths to spare over 1609m at this track (Dirt). Has a formidable combination with Erik Barbaran who has been aboard for his last two wins. Among the top-three hopes.

Jockey: Luis Rivera
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 51 day let-up. Last start 4th in a small field at this track on June 17 over 1609m, 6 len behind Puff'smagicdragon carrying 54kg at $2.80. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at this track on May 22 over 1609m, 7 len behind Washington's Union with 56kg at $3.10.
Last Starts 52 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 | 17/06/2025 | 26 | CLM 3U | $22,395.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Luis Raul Rivera | 54kg | 1:40.55 | 4-5-4 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $2.80 |
3/7 | 22/05/2025 | 17 | CLM 3U | $25,938.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | SP | Luis Raul Rivera | 56kg | 1:41.53 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $3.10 |
2/7 | 05/05/2025 | 38 | CLM 3U | $25,938.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Good | Luis Raul Rivera | 56kg | 1:39.35 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $3.60 |
7/10 | 28/03/2025 | 32 | CLM 4U | $50,713.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | M | Jose Ramos Gutierrez | 51.5kg | 1:53.40 | 7-6-7 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $23.90 |
7/7 | 24/02/2025 | 16 | CLM 4U | $56,361.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Nik Juarez | 54kg | 1:45.76 | 6-7-7 | 4 |
| 15.3L | $14.00 |
4/11 | 08/02/2025 | 13 | CLM 4U | $53,140.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Jose Ramos Gutierrez | 51.5kg | 1:38.56 | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $6.70 |

Jockey: Victor Fernandez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 7 at this track on July 3 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Law Of The Jungle with 56kg at $16. Before that came from midfield and scored a big 4 len win at this track June 4 over 1609m defeating Coastertothemoon carrying 54kg at $3.40.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/7 | 03/07/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $25,382.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Victor R Fernandez | 56kg | 1:39.71 | 1-3-4 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $16.00 |
1/7 | 04/06/2025 | 8 | CLM 3U | $24,883.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Victor R Fernandez | 54kg | 1:39.98 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $3.40 |
6/7 | 27/05/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $46,406.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Alexander Chavez | 54kg | 1:39.08 | 5-5-6 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $29.80 |
3/6 | 06/05/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $46,406.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Good | Victor R Fernandez | 54kg | 1:39.59 | 1-2-3 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $6.70 |
3/4 | 08/04/2025 | 17 | ALLOW 3U | $42,173.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Good | Alexander Chavez | 56kg | 1:40.73 | 2-4-3 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $4.40 |
3/5 | 22/03/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $41,838.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Fast | Alexander Chavez | 56kg | 1:40.61 | 2-4-3 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Ricardo Feliciano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at this track on July 10 over 1106m, on heavy track; 0.5 len behind Aye Aye Sir with 56kg at $4.70. The race before that 3rd in a small field at this track on June 25 over 1106m, 8 len behind Time The Avenger carrying 54kg at $3.90.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 10/07/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $25,382.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Heavy | R Feliciano | 56kg | 1:04.87 | 6-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.70 |
3/6 | 25/06/2025 | 36 | HCP 3U | $31,104.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | R Feliciano | 54kg | 1:04.02 | 4-2-3 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $3.90 |
1/6 | 20/05/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $25,469.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | R Feliciano | 54kg | 1:38.99 | 5-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
4/7 | 06/05/2025 | 25 | CLM 3U | $25,938.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Good | R Feliciano | 56kg | 1:11.70 | 6-3-4 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $1.70 |
1/7 | 11/04/2025 | 19 | CLM 4U | $31,949.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | R Feliciano | 55.5kg | 1:10.58 | 7-3-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $4.30 |
1/7 | 23/03/2025 | 11 | CLM 4U | $31,696.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | R Feliciano | 54kg | 1:22.97 | 4-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $4.10 |

Jockey: Anthony Rodriguez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 49-day let-up. Most recently won by a nose at Belterra Park June 19 over 1609m defeating Maclin with 56kg at $3.50. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Belterra Park on June 11 over 1308m, 7 len behind Bang A Rang with 56kg at $5.10.
Last Starts 50 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 | 19/06/2025 | 8 | CLM 3U | $14,774.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | Good | Sergio Figueroa | 56kg | 1:41.31 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
2/6 | 11/06/2025 | 19 | CLM 3U | $14,774.00 | Belterra Park | 1308m | Fast | Sergio Figueroa | 56kg | 1:18.16 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $5.10 |
2/5 | 23/05/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $14,844.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | Fast | Sergio Figueroa | 56kg | 1:40.11 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $8.60 |
3/4 | 09/05/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $16,406.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | Fast | Sergio Figueroa | 56kg | 1:41.48 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $3.40 |
3/7 | 24/04/2025 | 17 | CLM 3U | $19,489.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Jason Simpson | 54kg | 1:40.00 | 6-1-3 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $9.30 |
2/7 | 07/04/2025 | 18 | CLM 3U | $23,642.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | Jason Simpson | 56kg | 1:41.60 | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $28.00 |

Jockey: Erik Barbaran
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Comes off a 51 day let-up. Last start won by 1.75 len at this track June 17 over 1609m defeating Broadway Sky with 56kg at $2.70. The start before that ran on from midfield and scored a big 8 len win at this track May 22 over 1609m defeating Riesenberg carrying 54kg at $2.10.
Last Starts 52 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 | 17/06/2025 | 26 | CLM 3U | $22,395.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 56kg | 1:40.55 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $2.70 |
1/5 | 22/05/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $21,875.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | SP | Erik Barbaran | 54kg | 1:40.70 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $2.10 |
2/7 | 24/04/2025 | 17 | CLM 3U | $19,489.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 54kg | 1:40.00 | 1-3-2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $2.80 |
4/7 | 07/04/2025 | 8 | CLM 3U | $23,642.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | 1:41.60 | 2-3-4 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $4.80 |
5/7 | 30/03/2025 | 19 | CLM 3U | $19,334.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | SP | Erik Barbaran | 56kg | 1:45.68 | 2-4-5 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $1.80 |
2/6 | 11/03/2025 | 46 | CLM 3U | $23,756.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Fast | Luis Raul Rivera | 56kg | 1:39.59 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Fernando Salazar Becerra
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 7 at this track on July 2 over 1609m, 6 len behind Tatanka carrying 56kg at $7.40. The race before that 4th of 7 at this track on June 11 over 1609m, 7 len behind Capo Luca with 54kg at $12.10.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/7 | 02/07/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $42,813.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Becerra Fernando Salazar | 56kg | 1:38.09 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $7.40 |
4/7 | 11/06/2025 | 16 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $48,834.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Becerra Fernando Salazar | 54kg | 1:38.58 | 1-4-4 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $12.10 |
5/6 | 26/05/2025 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $43,750.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Becerra Fernando Salazar | 56kg | 1:39.71 | 2-4-5 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $2.30 |
2/6 | 30/04/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $44,728.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Becerra Fernando Salazar | 56kg | 1:10.88 | 5-4-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $3.30 |
3/5 | 25/03/2025 | 12 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $48,019.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Becerra Fernando Salazar | 56kg | 1:11.62 | 1-5-3 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $3.70 |
3/6 | 13/03/2025 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $48,636.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Fast | Becerra Fernando Salazar | 56kg | 1:39.44 | 1-2-3 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Luis Batista
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at this track on July 10 over 1106m, in the wet; 0.6 len behind Aye Aye Sir carrying 56kg at $3.90. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at this track on June 18 over 1207m, 2 len behind Dixie's Two Stents carrying 56kg at $2.20.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/7 | 10/07/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $25,382.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Heavy | L A Batista | 56kg | 1:04.87 | 3-3-3 | 7 |
| 0.6L | $3.90 |
3/7 | 18/06/2025 | 16 | CLM 3U | $25,816.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | M | L A Batista | 56kg | 1:11.28 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $2.20 |
1/5 | 02/06/2025 | 11 | CLM 3U | $22,395.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | L A Batista | 54kg | 1:11.28 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $1.90 |
5/7 | 22/05/2025 | 17 | CLM 3U | $25,938.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | SP | L A Batista | 56kg | 1:41.53 | 2-5-5 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $2.10 |
4/6 | 05/05/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $50,781.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Good | L A Batista | 54kg | 1:38.55 | 2-4-4 | 1 |
| 14.0L | $13.70 |
3/6 | 22/04/2025 | 24 | HCP 3U | $34,665.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | L A Batista | 55kg | 1:11.04 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $11.30 |

Jockey: Alexander Chavez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track on July 8 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Brick Ambush with 54kg at $4.50. The race before that 3rd of 7 at this track on June 21 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Sweeping Giant with 54kg at $20.10.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 08/07/2025 | 17 | ALLOW 3U | $45,413.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Alexander Chavez | 54kg | 1:39.14 | 8-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $4.50 |
3/7 | 21/06/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $31,104.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Y Nunez | 54kg | 1:38.84 | 1-5-3 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $20.10 |
3/4 | 04/06/2025 | 84 | HCP 3U | $31,104.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Alexander Chavez | 54kg | 1:11.47 | 3-4-3 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $6.30 |
2/9 | 12/03/2025 | 11 | CLM 3U | $20,867.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Fast | Santiago Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:40.96 | 2-6-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $3.20 |
4/8 | 01/03/2025 | 23 | CLM 3U | $20,867.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | Santiago Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:42.31 | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $1.90 |
2/8 | 06/02/2025 | 13 | CLM 3U | $20,934.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | Santiago Gonzalez | 57kg | 1:41.97 | 6-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $1.30 |

Jockey: Noel Vigil
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start came from midfield and scored a big 4.5 len win at this track July 9 over 1609m defeating Star Weaver with 54kg at $2.90. Before that 2nd of 8 at this track on June 18 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Vincenzino with 56kg at $8.20.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/7 | 09/07/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $18,654.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | N Vigil | 54kg | 1:40.80 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $2.90 |
2/8 | 18/06/2025 | 9 | CLM 3U | $18,974.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Good | N Vigil | 56kg | 1:41.42 | 7-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $8.20 |
7/8 | 09/06/2025 | 13 | CLM 3U | $19,596.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | M | Joam S Toledo | 54kg | 1:40.06 | 1-7-7 | 1 |
| 18.6L | $20.80 |
7/9 | 27/05/2025 | 182 | CLM 3U | $22,500.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Joam S Toledo | 54kg | 1:39.68 | 5-7-7 | 6 |
| 14.0L | $39.40 |
7/8 | 26/11/2024 | 13 | CLM 3U | $26,788.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | M | Joam S Toledo | 56kg | 1:45.34 | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $21.20 |
5/10 | 13/11/2024 | 21 | CLM 3U | $33,486.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Fast | Joam S Toledo | 56kg | 1:40.02 | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $17.40 |