Thistledown Race 3 - Race 3 - Claiming
POWERFUL PHIL (6) resumes in a similar race to his last run four months ago when fourth, beaten 2.75 lengths. Should be hard to stop. SERENDIPITOUS (1) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1207m at this track, beaten 6 lengths. Fitter this time. Hard to beat in this suitable race. SPIN DOCTOR (4) finished fourth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1106m at this track, beaten 2 lengths after being in contention on the corner. Alexander Chavez gets the best out of this nine-year-old gelding. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. OVERLOAD (3) finished sixth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1207m at this track, beaten 4 lengths. No surprise to see him in the mix.

Jockey: T. Houghton
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 7 at this track on August 11 over 1207m, 6 len behind G T Three Fifty carrying 54kg at $22.50. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at this track on August 13 2024 over 1609m, 11 len behind Visual Mission with 54kg at $21.
Last Starts 18 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 | 11/08/2025 | 123 | CLM 3U | $26,977.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | T Houghton | 54kg | 1:12.78 | 3-4-4 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $22.50 |
5/7 | 10/04/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $27,955.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SP | Luis Raul Rivera | 56kg | 1:13.70 | 6-5-5 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $7.10 |
4/6 | 19/03/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $38,042.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | T Houghton | 56kg | 1:12.51 | 1-3-4 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $72.90 |
7/7 | 26/02/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $38,164.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | T Houghton | 56kg | 1:41.92 | 3-6-7 | 7 |
| 18.9L | $17.20 |
8/8 | 11/02/2025 | 17 | CLM 3U | $28,180.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 56kg | 1:11.83 | 1-6-8 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $2.10 |
2/6 | 25/01/2025 | 37 | CLM 3U | $28,226.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 56kg | 1:12.16 | 5-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Miguel Martinez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding back from a spell of eight months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 12 at Mahoning Valley January 8 over 1207m, 4 len behind Wildcat Bill carrying 56kg at $21.70. When resuming last campaign second last of 7 at this track May 1 2024 over 1207m, 16 len behind Reckless L J with 54kg at $7.
Last Starts 233 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/12 | 08/01/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $34,677.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Addiel J Ayala | 56kg | 1:13.34 | 1-7-5 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $21.70 |
6/11 | 19/12/2024 | 14 | CLM 3U | $26,965.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | SP | R A Perez | 56kg | 1:06.95 | 7-7-6 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $5.80 |
2/11 | 05/12/2024 | 16 | CLM 3U | $33,128.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | R A Perez | 56kg | 1:11.45 | 3-6-2 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $38.70 |
1/12 | 19/11/2024 | 21 | CLM 3U | $26,636.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | R A Perez | 56kg | 1:13.96 | 2-3-1 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $11.10 |
5/8 | 29/10/2024 | 18 | CLM 3U | $31,069.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SP | R A Perez | 56kg | 1:13.19 | 1-4-5 | 8 |
| 11.8L | $9.70 |
4/7 | 11/10/2024 | 9 | CLM 3U | $25,145.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | R A Perez | 54kg | 1:05.24 | 4-3-4 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $6.30 |

Jockey: Yan Aviles
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 7 at this track on August 11 over 1207m, 4 len behind G T Three Fifty with 54kg at $7.60. The start before that second last of 7 at this track on July 17 over 1106m, 7 len behind Rumble Strip Ron carrying 55kg at $2.
Last Starts 18 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 | 11/08/2025 | 25 | CLM 3U | $26,977.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Yan Aviles | 54kg | 1:12.78 | 1-3-3 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $7.60 |
6/7 | 17/07/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $26,606.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | L A Batista | 55kg | 1:06.98 | 4-6-6 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $2.00 |
3/6 | 26/06/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $34,059.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | L A Batista | 56kg | 1:05.67 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $6.10 |
1/6 | 04/06/2025 | 244 | CLM 3U | $26,439.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 56kg | 1:07.09 | 5-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.30 |
5/6 | 03/10/2024 | 85 | ALLOW 3U | $55,491.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 54kg | 1:11.24 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $21.00 |
3/5 | 10/07/2024 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $57,744.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 55kg | 1:12.86 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $8.20 |

Jockey: Alexander Chavez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at this track on August 6 over 1106m, 2 len behind Worthy Opponent with 56kg at $8.70. The race before that 4th of 7 at this track on July 17 over 1106m, 2.75 len behind Rumble Strip Ron carrying 54kg at $6.40. Making headway.
Last Starts 23 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 | 06/08/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $26,977.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Mauro Cedillo | 56kg | 1:06.60 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $8.70 |
4/7 | 17/07/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $26,606.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Alexander Chavez | 54kg | 1:06.98 | 7-4-4 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $6.40 |
3/6 | 25/06/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $27,061.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Mauro Cedillo | 54kg | 1:12.46 | 2-4-3 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $16.80 |
2/6 | 04/06/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $26,439.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Alexander Chavez | 56kg | 1:07.09 | 6-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.10 |
6/6 | 21/05/2025 | 8 | CLM 3U | $27,188.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | M | Alexander Chavez | 56kg | 1:12.91 | 6-6-LR | 5 |
| 99.0L | $5.20 |
4/7 | 13/05/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $26,562.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Alexander Chavez | 56kg | 1:06.37 | 7-4-4 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $4.00 |

Jockey: German Terraza
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 7 at this track on August 6 over 1106m, 9 len behind Worthy Opponent with 56kg at $25.10. Before that settled back and ran on when 5th of 8 at this track on July 1 over 1207m, 7 len behind G T Three Fifty with 56kg at $16.90.
Last Starts 23 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 | 06/08/2025 | 36 | CLM 3U | $26,977.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | German Terraza | 56kg | 1:06.60 | 1-4-7 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $25.10 |
5/8 | 01/07/2025 | 27 | CLM 3U | $26,606.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Becerra Fernando Salazar | 56kg | 1:12.22 | 7-5-5 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $16.90 |
6/7 | 04/06/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $27,061.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Becerra Fernando Salazar | 54kg | 1:06.75 | 3-5-6 | 4 |
| 14.8L | $9.20 |
2/6 | 07/05/2025 | 27 | CLM 3U | $27,188.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Becerra Fernando Salazar | 54kg | 1:07.39 | 6-5-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
2/7 | 10/04/2025 | 162 | CLM 3U | $27,955.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SP | Becerra Fernando Salazar | 56kg | 1:13.70 | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $18.30 |
7/8 | 30/10/2024 | 22 | CLM 3U | $25,289.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | Fast | German Terraza | 57kg | 1:07.18 | 3-6-7 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $12.60 |

Jockey: Anthony Rodriguez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fourth in a small field at this track May 7 over 1106m, 2.75 len behind Baba Looey with 54kg at $1.60. Previously first up; fourth of 8 at this track April 24 2024 over 1106m, 3.5 len behind Firsthand Justice carrying 54kg at $5.
Last Starts 114 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 | 07/05/2025 | 16 | CLM 3U | $27,188.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Mauro Cedillo | 54kg | 1:07.39 | 4-3-4 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $1.60 |
2/8 | 21/04/2025 | 30 | CLM 3U | $27,796.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Mauro Cedillo | 54kg | 1:06.20 | 7-1-2 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $5.10 |
2/8 | 22/03/2025 | 39 | CLM 3U | $29,160.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | Fast | Mauro Cedillo | 56kg | 1:07.17 | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $9.30 |
4/7 | 11/02/2025 | 17 | CLM 3U | $28,180.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Mauro Cedillo | 56kg | 1:11.16 | 2-2-4 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $9.80 |
5/7 | 25/01/2025 | 37 | CLM 3U | $28,226.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Becerra Fernando Salazar | 56kg | 1:11.65 | 2-3-5 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $5.80 |
4/9 | 19/12/2024 | 47 | CLM 3U | $26,965.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | SP | Becerra Fernando Salazar | 56kg | 1:06.78 | 2-2-4 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $4.80 |