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Thistledown Race 3 - Race 3 - Starter Optional Claiming

EL MUCHACHO ALEGRE (1) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish one length away in second over 1207m at Mahoning Valley (Dirt). Likely improver with strong prospects. CHARLESTON (4) returns after a spell of three-and-a-half months. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1207m at Mahoning Valley. Has switched to the Mike L Rone stable. Comes here with definite claims. TRICKY TIGER (6) was far from disgraced when fourth last start over 1207m at Mahoning Valley, beaten 1.75 lengths after he worked home in good style. That followed a win at Mahoning Valley the start prior. Perfectly placed and is sure to play a pivotal role. REINVEST (2) progressed nicely last time out to finish just half a length from the winner in third over 1207m at Mahoning Valley. Best efforts measure up so capable of another big run.

Race Time:5:50 PM

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Track:Fast

Weather:Fine

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1207m

El Muchacho Alegre (1)7384192142

Trainer: Ivan Calderon 12 mths 14: 3-2-1

Jockey: Fernando Salazar Becerra

Weight: 54kgs

4 yo Bay G

Sire: THE BIG BEAST (USA)

Dam: PRETTY EXOTIC (USA)

Dam's Sire: Pioneerof The Nile

Stats

Prize Money$105,395.00

Avg $$7,528.21

Win %21.43%

Place %42.86%

Career14: 3-2-1

Track1: 0-0-0

Distance6: 2-2-0

Tr / Dist1: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 1-0-0

2nd Up2: 0-0-0

Firm10: 2-0-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic5: 1-0-1

Comments

Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 7 at Mahoning Valley on March 23 over 1207m, 1.0 len behind Stomping Moon carrying 56kg at $6.30. The race before that second last in a small field at Mahoning Valley on February 26 over 1106m, 5 len behind Defending Albert carrying 57kg at $7.20. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.

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
2/7	23/03/2026	25	ALLOW 3U	$27,809.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Laureano Sosa	56kg	1:12.82	1-1-2	7	1. Stomping Moon 2. El Muchacho Alegre 3. Doctor Wu	1.0L	$6.30
4/5	26/02/2026	17	ALLOW 3U	$39,230.00	Mahoning Valley	1106m	M	Laureano Sosa	57kg	1:05.29	5-2-4	3	1. Defending Albert 2. Rebel Invasion 3. Tricky Tiger	5.0L	$7.20
1/7	09/02/2026	51	ALLOW 3U	$37,660.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Laureano Sosa	56kg	1:11.75	2-1-1	5	1. El Muchacho Alegre 2. Chris's Revenge 3. Carnival Rock	1.5L	$10.10
2/5	20/12/2025	26	ALLOW 3U	$40,429.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Heavy	Laureano Sosa	56kg	1:10.62	2-2-2	4	1. Sprint Out Pass 2. El Muchacho Alegre 3. Big Prankster	1.0L	$5.20
9/9	24/11/2025	32	LR OPEN 3	$458,015.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	Angel I Diaz	54kg	1:10.46	3-6-9	3	1. Faster Gator 2. Tough Catch 3. Souper Tuscan	17.4L	$194.00
1/7	23/10/2025	27	ALLOW 3U	$39,422.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	Angel I Diaz	55kg	1:12.88	1-1-1	6	1. El Muchacho Alegre 2. It's Last Call 3. Daboom	3.8L	$4.30

Reinvest (2)1123216453

Trainer: Gary L Johnson 12 mths 32: 8-3-6

Jockey: Anthony Rodriguez

Weight: 54kgs

6 yo Bay G

Sire: QUALITY ROAD (USA)

Dam: RULE ONE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Street Cry

Stats

Prize Money$217,548.00

Avg $$6,798.38

Win %25.00%

Place %53.13%

Career32: 8-3-6

Track9: 4-0-2

Distance12: 6-1-2

Tr / Dist3: 3-0-0

1st Up4: 2-1-0

2nd Up3: 1-0-1

Firm19: 5-0-4

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic4: 0-0-1

Comments

Most recently 3rd in a small field at Mahoning Valley on April 9 over 1207m, 0.5 len behind Trigger Point carrying 56kg at $14.60. The race before that 5th of 7 at Mahoning Valley on March 23 over 1207m, 5 len behind Stomping Moon carrying 56kg at $15.20. Worth thought on latest effort.

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	09/04/2026	17	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$40,029.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	Anthony Rodriguez	56kg	1:12.29	2-1-3	6	1. Trigger Point 2. Thru The Vine 3. Reinvest	0.5L	$14.60
5/7	23/03/2026	19	ALLOW 3U	$27,809.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Mauro Cedillo	56kg	1:12.82	7-5-5	3	1. Stomping Moon 2. El Muchacho Alegre 3. Doctor Wu	5.3L	$15.20
4/5	04/03/2026	20	HCP 3U	$35,112.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Anthony Rodriguez	56kg	1:12.70	5-4-4	2	1. Fivefive Six Champ 2. Trigger Point 3. Thru The Vine	9.3L	$5.30
6/6	12/02/2026	38	CLM 3U	$36,519.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Mauro Cedillo	56kg	1:12.79	4-6-6	6	1. Thru The Vine 2. Fivefive Six Champ 3. Willie Bird	10.3L	$8.40
1/9	05/01/2026	26	ALLOW 3U	$26,308.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Mauro Cedillo	56kg	1:11.47	4-2-1	9	1. Reinvest 2. Absolute Grit 3. Don't Stop	0.8L	$6.10
2/4	10/12/2025	21	ALLOW 3U	$26,953.00	Mahoning Valley	1106m	M	Mauro Cedillo	56kg	1:04.79	4-2-2	2	1. Illini 2. Reinvest 3. Dr Schuster	4.3L	$3.30

Zippin Gigi (3)x53251x861

Trainer: Rey Juarez-Mendoza (USA)12 mths 40: 7-5-5

Jockey: Victor R. Fernandez

Weight: 55kgs

7 yo Chestnut G

Sire: RUN AWAY AND HIDE (USA)

Dam: LA PEQUENA GIGI (USA)

Dam's Sire: Sky Mesa

Stats

Prize Money$298,120.00

Avg $$7,453.00

Win %17.50%

Place %42.50%

Career40: 7-5-5

Track1: 0-0-0

Distance13: 1-2-4

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up6: 0-1-0

2nd Up6: 2-0-2

Firm28: 5-3-3

Good1: 1-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic2: 0-0-0

Comments

Returns from a 33-day let-up. At the latest run ran on from midfield and scored a big 4 len win at Mahoning Valley March 19 over 1106m defeating Florida Gator carrying 56kg at $2.60. The run before that second last of 7 at Mahoning Valley on March 6 over 1207m, 15 len behind Ramsey carrying 56kg at $3.70. Other runners are much more appealing.

Last Starts 34 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	19/03/2026	13	CLM 3U	$15,590.00	Mahoning Valley	1106m	Fast	Victor R Fernandez	56kg	1:05.20	3-1-1	1	1. Zippin Gigi 2. Florida Gator 3. Exchange Day	4.3L	$2.60
6/7	06/03/2026	9	CLM 3U	$24,719.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	SP	L A Batista	56kg	1:12.19	1-4-6	7	1. Ramsey 2. Time The Avenger 3. Boudin	15.5L	$3.70
8/11	25/02/2026	67	ALLOW 3U	$36,947.00	Mahoning Valley	1106m	M	L A Batista	56kg	1:06.23	4-5-8	8	1. Brewing 2. Illini 3. Sneaky Sneaky	8.7L	$6.50
1/8	20/12/2025	18	CLM 3U	$19,908.00	Mahoning Valley	1106m	Heavy	L A Batista	56kg	1:03.01	1-1-1	4	1. Zippin Gigi 2. Back To Reality 3. Midnight Rules	8.5L	$2.00
5/9	02/12/2025	21	ALLOW 3U	$39,663.00	Mahoning Valley	1106m	SP	Alexander Crispin	56kg	1:05.53	2-4-5	2	1. Kinderhook 2. Bohemian Style 3. Sunset Town	3.4L	$8.40
2/6	11/11/2025	12	ALLOW 3U	$28,092.00	Mahoning Valley	1106m	M	Alexander Crispin	56kg	1:06.08	1-1-2	5	1. Absolute Grit 2. Zippin Gigi 3. Smokin' Hot	1.3L	$3.60

Charleston (4)412413165x

Trainer: Mike L Rone (USA)12 mths 25: 5-4-3

Jockey: Luis Raul Rivera

Weight: 54kgs

5 yo Chestnut G

Sire: TAPITURE (USA)

Dam: STIRRING (USA)

Dam's Sire: Seeking The Gold

Stats

Prize Money$283,386.00

Avg $$11,335.44

Win %20.00%

Place %48.00%

Career25: 5-4-3

Track10: 4-2-1

Distance8: 2-2-1

Tr / Dist5: 2-1-1

1st Up3: 0-1-0

2nd Up3: 1-0-1

Firm18: 4-3-3

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Gelding back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Mahoning Valley January 14 over 1207m, 13 len behind Baxley carrying 56kg at $18.90. First up last campaign second of 8 at Mahoning Valley November 7 2024 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Ernie's Martini carrying 55.5kg at $2.20. Could prove too smart for these.

Last Starts 98 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	14/01/2026	22	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$45,291.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Erik Barbaran	56kg	1:10.94	6-5-5	2	1. Baxley 2. Saint Goar 3. Mighty Les	13.0L	$18.90
6/6	23/12/2025	47	ALLOW 3U	$48,851.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Heavy	Erik Barbaran	56kg	1:38.74	4-6-6	4	1. Eddie M 2. Extradition 3. Brick Ambush	17.0L	$3.90
1/5	06/11/2025	23	ALLOW 3U	$48,702.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Fast	Erik Barbaran	56kg	1:40.46	3-1-1	4	1. Charleston 2. Spellcast 3. Powerful	1.0L	$2.10
3/5	14/10/2025	14	ALLOW 3U	$49,467.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Yan Aviles	56kg	1:10.35	1-3-3	5	1. Sweet As Sin 2. Devil's Tower 3. Charleston	2.0L	$3.70
1/5	30/09/2025	26	ALLOW 3U	$48,012.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Yan Aviles	54kg	1:10.16	5-1-1	1	1. Charleston 2. Knicks Glory 3. It's Bobs Business	4.0L	$3.90
4/7	04/09/2025	17	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$48,012.00	Thistledown	1207m	SP	Yan Aviles	54kg	1:10.44	5-5-4	3	1. Atkins 2. Sweet As Sin 3. Mighty Les	1.8L	$7.00

Tricky Tiger (5)4655611314

Trainer: Nestor Rivera (North America)12 mths 27: 4-5-4

Jockey: Alexander Chavez

Weight: 55kgs

5 yo Bay G

Sire: MENDELSSOHN (USA)

Dam: TILLIE THE TIGRESS (USA)

Dam's Sire: Tiger Ridge

Stats

Prize Money$178,690.00

Avg $$6,618.15

Win %14.81%

Place %48.15%

Career27: 4-5-4

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance2: 1-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 0-1-0

2nd Up1: 0-1-0

Firm23: 2-5-2

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic21: 1-5-3

Comments

Form hard to fault. Last start 4th in a small field at Mahoning Valley on April 9 over 1207m, 1.75 len behind Trigger Point with 57kg at $2.70. Before that won by 2.75 len at Mahoning Valley March 11 over 1609m defeating More Than Five with 57kg at $3.40. Big chance after a respectable effort last time out.

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
4/6	09/04/2026	29	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$40,029.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	Angel I Diaz	57kg	1:12.29	4-5-4	1	1. Trigger Point 2. Thru The Vine 3. Reinvest	1.8L	$2.70
1/5	11/03/2026	13	ALLOW 3U	$37,079.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	M	Angel I Diaz	57kg	1:40.94	1-1-1	5	1. Tricky Tiger 2. More Than Five 3. Patriarchal	2.8L	$3.40
3/5	26/02/2026	7	ALLOW 3U	$39,230.00	Mahoning Valley	1106m	M	Angel I Diaz	57kg	1:05.29	2-4-3	4	1. Defending Albert 2. Rebel Invasion 3. Tricky Tiger	2.3L	$5.80
1/7	19/02/2026	22	ALLOW 3U	$37,660.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	M	Angel I Diaz	56kg	1:42.19	4-1-1	4	1. Tricky Tiger 2. Itsallaboutmebaby 3. Judge Rules	1.0L	$10.40
1/10	28/01/2026	17	CLM 4U	$28,401.00	Tampa Bay Downs	1207m	Fast	Jose A Leon	53.5kg	1:11.11	4-2-1	7	1. Tricky Tiger 2. Raydar Control 3. Fit To Fire	0.3L	$20.50
6/9	11/01/2026	24	CLM 4U	$36,622.00	Gulfstream Park	1106m	Fast	Carlos Martinez	52.5kg	1:03.55	7-8-6	6	1. Valid Sense 2. Lamcaro 3. Last Run	4.3L	$44.40

Stormin'Unclejack (6)3x672x7412

Trainer: Rodney C Faulkner 12 mths 26: 6-6-2

Jockey: David J. Haldar

Weight: 55kgs

6 yo Bay G

Sire: UNCLE VINNY (USA)

Dam: MISS FLAMING (USA)

Dam's Sire: Diablo

Stats

Prize Money$198,746.00

Avg $$7,644.08

Win %23.08%

Place %53.85%

Career26: 6-6-2

Track15: 3-3-2

Distance22: 6-3-2

Tr / Dist12: 3-1-2

1st Up8: 1-1-0

2nd Up7: 0-2-2

Firm17: 4-3-2

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Mahoning Valley on April 1 over 1207m, 0.8 len behind Atkins carrying 57kg at $4.80. Before that won by a 0.3 len at Mahoning Valley March 16 over 1207m defeating Coastertothemoon carrying 56kg at $8.70. Not far from the winner last time but this is a tough assignment.

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
2/4	01/04/2026	16	CLM 3U	$29,694.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	SP	Angel I Diaz	57kg	1:12.23	4-3-2	2	1. Atkins 2. Stormin'unclejack 3. Morethanreadyeddie	0.8L	$4.80
1/6	16/03/2026	12	CLM 3U	$28,652.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Erik Barbaran	56kg	1:14.46	5-2-1	2	1. Stormin'unclejack 2. Coastertothemoon 3. Morethanreadyeddie	0.3L	$8.70
4/7	04/03/2026	14	CLM 3U	$28,652.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Erik Barbaran	56kg	1:12.34	7-6-4	2	1. French Onion 2. Bella Future 3. Morethanreadyeddie	11.0L	$10.00
7/8	18/02/2026	146	CLM 3U	$29,101.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	David J Haldar	56kg	1:13.45	6-8-7	6	1. Stomping Moon 2. Doctor Wu 3. Ramsey	8.0L	$17.70
2/7	25/09/2025	21	CLM 3U	$26,758.00	Thistledown	1106m	Good	R A Perez	56kg	1:04.75	4-5-2	6	1. Aye Aye Sir 2. Stormin'unclejack 3. Boldness	2.0L	$16.00
7/7	04/09/2025	16	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$48,012.00	Thistledown	1207m	SP	N Vigil	54kg	1:10.44	7-7-7	1	1. Atkins 2. Sweet As Sin 3. Mighty Les	9.9L	$53.70

Colonel Vargo (7)1113442441

Trainer: Ricardo Bailey (USA)12 mths 34: 16-3-6

Jockey: Jason Simpson

Weight: 56kgs

6 yo Chestnut G

Sire: DISTORTED HUMOR (USA)

Dam: AMI'S MESA (CAN)

Dam's Sire: Sky Mesa

Stats

Prize Money$538,442.00

Avg $$15,836.53

Win %47.06%

Place %73.53%

Career34: 16-3-6

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance19: 10-2-3

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up3: 0-0-2

2nd Up2: 0-0-1

Firm25: 13-2-5

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic6: 1-1-2

Comments

Form hard to fault. At the latest run won by a 0.3 len at Mahoning Valley April 10 over 1207m in heavy going defeating Dream On Baby with 56kg at $4. The run before that second last in a small field at Mahoning Valley on March 19 over 1609m, 9 len behind Patriarchal with 56kg at $3.60. Genuine hope on best form.

Last Starts 12 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	10/04/2026	22	ALLOW 3U	$34,934.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Heavy	Jason Simpson	56kg	1:12.30	1-2-1	6	1. Colonel Vargo 2. Dream On Baby 3. Doctor Wu	0.3L	$4.00
4/5	19/03/2026	7	CLM 3U	$30,899.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Fast	Jason Simpson	56kg	1:40.17	1-3-4	5	1. Patriarchal 2. Sunset Town 3. Colonel Poppy	9.5L	$3.60
4/4	12/03/2026	17	CLM 3U	$30,899.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Good	Jason Simpson	56kg	1:13.40	1-3-4	1	1. Thunderian 2. John's Rock 3. Altobelli	2.5L	$2.40
2/5	23/02/2026	11	CLM 3U	$31,384.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	T Houghton	56kg	1:13.79	3-2-2	2	1. Trigger Point 2. Colonel Vargo 3. John's Rock	0.1L	$3.10
4/6	12/02/2026	37	CLM 3U	$36,519.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Jason Simpson	56kg	1:12.79	1-4-4	4	1. Thru The Vine 2. Fivefive Six Champ 3. Willie Bird	3.0L	$5.40
4/8	06/01/2026	17	CLM 3U	$32,885.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	SP	Jason Simpson	56kg	1:39.94	5-2-4	1	1. Patriarchal 2. Deadpan 3. Star Entertainer	3.0L	$2.20