Thistledown Race 4 - Race 4 - Maiden Claiming
FLYING PHOENIX (1) could only manage fifth on debut then improved last start but found one better over 1207m at this track, beaten 1.5 lengths after being in contention on the turn. Enjoys a drop in grade so she is one of the main contenders. MAAM CROSS (3) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1006m at Horseshoe Indianapolis, beaten 8 lengths. Likely improver with strong prospects. RUBY RIVER (4) has switched yards since finishing third six-and-a-half weeks ago over 1106m at Delaware Park. Comes here with definite top-three claims. SHADY NIGHTS (5) is struggling to break through but has been around the mark lately, last start finishing second over 1609m at this track (Dirt). In the mix again.
Jockey: T. Houghton
Weight: 54kgs
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Raced twice to date. At debut, settled back and ran on when 5th of 7 at this track on August 25 over 1207m, 15 len behind Knicks Gate with 51.5kg at $5.20. Second-up 2nd in a small field at this track on September 10 over 1207m, 1.5 len behind Solo Surprise carrying 54kg at $5.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 10/09/2025 | 16 | MDN FM 3U | $40,367.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | T Houghton | 54kg | 1:12.97 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/08/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $40,930.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | T Houghton | 51.5kg | 1:13.30 | 6-4-5 | 3 |
| 15.5L | $5.20 |
Jockey: Fernando Salazar Becerra
Weight: 54kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, in a small field at this track on September 10 over 1207m, 8 len behind Solo Surprise with 54kg at $3.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 10/09/2025 | - | MDN FM 3U | $40,367.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Becerra Fernando Salazar | 54kg | 1:12.97 | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $3.00 |
Jockey: Alexander Chavez
Weight: 54kgs
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Third race start. First start ran last in a small field at Santa Anita on December 27 over 1207m, 26 len behind Our Moonlight with 54.5kg at $21. Went for a spell before returning second last of 10 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on September 25 over 1006m, 8 len behind Goth carrying 54.5kg at $3.80.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 25/09/2025 | 272 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $26,758.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | SP | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 0:59.01 | 9-4-D5 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $3.80 |
| 6/6 | 27/12/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $92,450.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Umberto Rispoli | 54.5kg | 1:10.45 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 26.8L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Luis Batista
Weight: 54kgs
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Comes here off a 47-day let-up. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Delaware Park on August 23 over 1106m, 4 len behind Hold On with 54kg at $5.50. The run before that second last in a small field at Delaware Park on July 30 over 1106m, 4 len behind La Tremenda carrying 51.5kg at $5.
Last Starts 46 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 | 23/08/2025 | 24 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $21,705.00 | Delaware Park | 1106m | Fast | Jose A Batista | 54kg | 1:06.79 | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
| 5/6 | 30/07/2025 | 18 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $21,407.00 | Delaware Park | 1106m | Fast | Jose E Vargas | 51.5kg | 1:07.64 | 3-4-5 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 6/12 | 12/07/2025 | 8 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $21,407.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Kevin Gomez | 54kg | 1:13.10 | 6-5-6 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $2.70 |
| 7/10 | 04/07/2025 | 13 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $33,639.00 | Delaware Park | 1006m | Fast | Fabbro Sara Del | 51kg | 0:58.23 | 1-5-7 | 1 |
| 9.4L | $13.70 |
| 2/9 | 21/06/2025 | 23 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $27,994.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Jose E Vargas | 50.5kg | 1:13.66 | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.60 |
| 3/7 | 29/05/2025 | 98 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $31,250.00 | Delaware Park | 1006m | M | Fabbro Sara Del | 51kg | 1:00.05 | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $9.70 |
Jockey: Angel Diaz
Weight: 54kgs
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Last start 2nd in a small field at this track on September 25 over 1609m, 2 len behind Princess Opal carrying 54kg at $1.20. The run before that 6th of 10 at Delaware Park on September 4 over 1609m, 8 len behind Al Gimaam carrying 54.5kg at $25.90.
Last Starts 13 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 | 25/09/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $17,278.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Good | Angel I Diaz | 54kg | 1:44.74 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $1.20 |
| 6/10 | 04/09/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $30,581.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | FM | Gabriel Maldonado | 54.5kg | 1:37.11 | 3-8-6 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $25.90 |
| 4/5 | 14/08/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $31,008.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | M | Julio A Hernandez | 53.5kg | 1:41.13 | 1-3-4 | 1 |
| 22.8L | $2.60 |
| 4/6 | 17/07/2025 | 38 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $33,639.00 | Delaware Park | 1811m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 53.5kg | 1:55.51 | 4-5-4 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $2.10 |
| 3/6 | 09/06/2025 | 33 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $49,767.00 | Parx | 1673m | Fast | Abner Adorno | 53.5kg | 1:47.72 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 07/05/2025 | 35 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $40,625.00 | Parx | 1673m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 54.5kg | 1:47.46 | 4-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.00 |
Jockey: Miguel Martinez
Weight: 54kgs
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At the latest run 3rd in a small field at this track on September 25 over 1609m, 11 len behind Princess Opal carrying 54kg at $8.30. The run before that ran last of 10 at Belterra Park on July 25 over 1006m, 17 len behind Quirky Ride carrying 52.5kg at $52.90.
Last Starts 13 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 | 25/09/2025 | 62 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $17,278.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Good | Miguel L Martinez | 54kg | 1:44.74 | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $8.30 |
| 10/10 | 25/07/2025 | 30 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $17,584.00 | Belterra Park | 1006m | FM | Oscar Villarreal | 52.5kg | 0:58.97 | 2-10-10 | 9 |
| 17.8L | $52.90 |
| 5/6 | 25/06/2025 | 20 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $27,216.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | SP | Felix Astudillo | 51.5kg | 1:04.85 | 6-5-5 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $25.20 |
| 6/7 | 05/06/2025 | - | MDN CLM FM 3U | $27,216.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | SP | Felix Astudillo | 51.5kg | 1:12.73 | 3-4-6 | 1 |
| 16.8L | $10.20 |