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Thistledown Race 5 - Race 5 - Claiming

OKLAHOMA JOE (6) ran below expectations last time at Mahoning Valley (Dirt), finishing fifth and beaten 17 lengths starting at $6.60. Likely improver with strong prospects. I WANNA WIN (4) finished fifth over 2012m in Listed grade at Mahoning Valley (Dirt) at his most recent appearance on October 25. Has a solid first-up record of two wins and four placings from eight starts. Has ability and should be right in the finish. PAINT THE TOWN (2) finished fifth two runs back at Mahoning Valley (Dirt) then improved last time out to score by 2 lengths after being prominent at the bend over 1207m at Mahoning Valley (Dirt). Meets some better types this time but he has the ability to test this field. RELISH THE RIDE (3) got the prize two runs ago but was less impressive last time out when fourth over 1609m at Mahoning Valley, beaten 9 lengths. One of the main hopes.

Race Time:6:50 PM

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Track:Fast

Weather:Fine

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1609m

Oaks Honey (1)x53231412x

Trainer: Joe M Poole 12 mths 80: 17-14-11

Jockey: Jose A. Bracho

Weight: 54kgs

10 yo Chestnut G

Sire: GIANT OAK (USA)

Dam: SWEET TIA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Borrego

Stats

Prize Money$587,300.00

Avg $$7,341.25

Win %21.25%

Place %52.50%

Career80: 17-14-11

Track34: 9-4-4

Distance47: 12-9-5

Tr / Dist23: 6-2-3

1st Up8: 0-2-1

2nd Up8: 0-0-1

Firm49: 11-8-6

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

First-up. Finished off last campaign second of 7 at Mahoning Valley February 5 over 1609m, 3 len behind Carson N Spence with 56kg at $4. First up last campaign fifth of 7 at this track August 6 over 1106m, 5 len behind Worthy Opponent carrying 56kg at $12.30. Looking to others for the winner.

Last Starts 77 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	05/02/2026	31	CLM 3U	$30,670.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	M	Jose A Bracho	56kg	1:40.30	4-1-2	3	1. Carson N Spence 2. Oaks Honey 3. Raven Moon	3.3L	$4.00
1/7	05/01/2026	28	CLM 3U	$26,158.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	M	Jose A Bracho	56kg	1:40.02	4-1-1	4	1. Oaks Honey 2. Mucho Primo 3. Orville B	1.5L	$3.10
4/8	08/12/2025	18	CLM 3U	$32,925.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Fast	Jose A Bracho	56kg	1:40.52	8-6-4	1	1. Red Head Kid 2. Derby Included 3. Mister Mobil	17.0L	$6.90
1/9	20/11/2025	21	CLM 3U	$26,718.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Good	Jose A Bracho	56kg	1:13.62	9-5-1	4	1. Oaks Honey 2. Quiet Amigo 3. Hotrod Bobby	0.5L	$6.10
3/9	30/10/2025	30	CLM 3U	$26,636.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	SP	Jose A Bracho	56kg	1:13.76	3-6-3	9	1. Mutiny 2. Wildcat Bill 3. Oaks Honey	1.3L	$11.70
2/5	30/09/2025	21	CLM 3U	$25,994.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Jose A Bracho	56kg	1:13.04	5-4-2	1	1. Venture On 2. Oaks Honey 3. Powerful Phil	0.5L	$5.20

Paint The Town (2)6523248451

Trainer: Ricardo Bailey 12 mths 33: 4-6-8

Jockey: Jason Simpson

Weight: 54kgs

6 yo Bay G

Sire: PAYNTER (USA)

Dam: WAY TO FLY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Bowman'S Band

Stats

Prize Money$259,276.00

Avg $$7,856.85

Win %12.12%

Place %54.55%

Career33: 4-6-8

Track9: 2-1-3

Distance5: 0-1-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up6: 1-2-2

2nd Up5: 1-1-2

Firm16: 1-4-4

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Last start won by 2 len at Mahoning Valley April 2 over 1207m defeating Mails Here carrying 56kg at $5.90. The start before that settled back and ran on when 5th of 8 at Mahoning Valley on March 10 over 1207m, 5 len behind A Van On The Run carrying 56kg at $5. Won last start and is well-placed again.

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
1/6	02/04/2026	23	CLM 3U	$31,295.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Jason Simpson	56kg	1:12.39	6-2-1	1	1. Paint The Town 2. Mails Here 3. Man's Choice	2.0L	$5.90
5/8	10/03/2026	18	CLM 3U	$30,197.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	Jason Simpson	56kg	1:14.22	7-4-5	1	1. A Van On The Run 2. Knock Wood 3. Mails Here	5.0L	$5.00
4/6	20/02/2026	8	ALLOW 3U	$36,376.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	T Houghton	56kg	1:13.93	6-6-4	1	1. Coastland 2. Red Head Kid 3. Roll On Big O	6.0L	$15.60
8/8	12/02/2026	8	CLM 3U	$36,947.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	M	Jason Simpson	56kg	1:41.67	7-8-8	8	1. Oklahoma Joe 2. Need To Know Basis 3. Dark Vader	16.0L	$10.50
4/8	04/02/2026	30	ALLOW 3U	$51,641.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Jason Simpson	56kg	1:12.98	8-4-4	6	1. Bigpiclittlepic 2. Tempered Dream 3. Knock Wood	2.8L	$12.70
2/6	05/01/2026	18	ALLOW 3U	$54,111.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	M	Jason Simpson	56kg	1:39.45	5-3-2	6	1. Blue Nomore 2. Paint The Town 3. Ovid	1.5L	$22.30

Relish The Ride (3)2623816514

Trainer: Gary L Johnson 12 mths 38: 9-5-7

Jockey: Jefferson Skerrett

Weight: 52.5kgs

7 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: MOBIL (CAN)

Dam: CRYPTOS' BEST (USA)

Dam's Sire: Cryptoclearance

Stats

Prize Money$489,319.00

Avg $$12,876.82

Win %23.68%

Place %55.26%

Career38: 9-5-7

Track22: 6-3-3

Distance13: 2-1-3

Tr / Dist7: 1-1-2

1st Up8: 1-1-1

2nd Up5: 3-0-1

Firm24: 4-4-6

Good1: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

At the latest run got back early in a small field at Mahoning Valley on March 25 over 1609m, 9 len behind Need To Know Basis with 56kg at $6.20. The race before that won by 1.75 len at Mahoning Valley March 6 over 1609m defeating C V Dynamic with 56kg at $6.30. Can atone for a modest effort last time.

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
4/5	25/03/2026	19	CLM 3U	$36,376.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Fast	Anthony Rodriguez	56kg	1:40.37	5-4-4	1	1. Need To Know Basis 2. Oklahoma Joe 3. Mr Loooch	9.5L	$6.20
1/6	06/03/2026	22	CLM 3U	$34,129.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	SP	Anthony Rodriguez	56kg	1:42.22	6-1-1	1	1. Relish The Ride 2. C V Dynamic 3. Wetzel	1.8L	$6.30
5/8	12/02/2026	30	CLM 3U	$36,947.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	M	Elijah Greenidge	54kg	1:41.67	8-7-5	2	1. Oklahoma Joe 2. Need To Know Basis 3. Dark Vader	6.8L	$15.60
6/7	13/01/2026	24	CLM 3U	$36,323.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	M	Luis Raul Rivera	57kg	1:40.36	7-7-6	4	1. Dark Vader 2. Raven Moon 3. Gone In A Flash	9.8L	$2.80
1/5	20/12/2025	26	CLM 3U	$37,213.00	Mahoning Valley	1673m	Heavy	Joshua J Radosevich	54kg	1:41.46	5-1-1	3	1. Relish The Ride 2. Mr Loooch 3. Need To Know Basis	0.1L	$4.00
8/8	24/11/2025	28	LR OPEN 3U	$114,504.00	Mahoning Valley	1673m	Fast	Luis Raul Rivera	54.5kg	1:44.20	8-8-8	5	1. Villian 2. Casual Attire 3. Ronnis Second Wind	16.8L	$98.70

Wetzel (4)5144634443

Trainer: Paul G Overholt 12 mths 36: 6-6-6

Jockey: David J. Haldar

Weight: 54kgs

6 yo Chestnut G

Sire: KLIMT (USA)

Dam: FEISTY TOMBOY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Unbridled'S Song

Stats

Prize Money$296,127.00

Avg $$8,225.75

Win %16.67%

Place %50.00%

Career36: 6-6-6

Track18: 3-4-4

Distance13: 2-0-2

Tr / Dist5: 1-0-1

1st Up4: 0-4-0

2nd Up4: 2-0-0

Firm22: 3-5-2

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Racing well recently. Comes off a 47 day let-up. Last start 3rd in a small field at Mahoning Valley on March 6 over 1609m, 4 len behind Relish The Ride carrying 56kg at $4.50. The race before that 4th of 8 at Mahoning Valley on February 12 over 1609m, 6 len behind Oklahoma Joe with 56kg at $9. Should go well.

Last Starts 48 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	06/03/2026	22	CLM 3U	$34,129.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	SP	David J Haldar	56kg	1:42.22	4-2-3	4	1. Relish The Ride 2. C V Dynamic 3. Wetzel	4.0L	$4.50
4/8	12/02/2026	30	CLM 3U	$36,947.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	M	Deshawn L Parker	56kg	1:41.67	6-2-4	3	1. Oklahoma Joe 2. Need To Know Basis 3. Dark Vader	5.8L	$9.00
4/7	13/01/2026	25	CLM 3U	$36,323.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	M	Deshawn L Parker	56kg	1:40.36	2-3-4	6	1. Dark Vader 2. Raven Moon 3. Gone In A Flash	2.0L	$6.50
4/7	19/12/2025	15	CLM 3U	$39,663.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Jose A Bracho	56kg	1:13.24	7-6-4	3	1. Henry Mac 2. Color Bearer 3. Prosecutor	5.9L	$13.10
3/7	04/12/2025	38	CLM 3U	$37,213.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Yan Aviles	56kg	1:14.06	5-2-3	2	1. Dark Vader 2. The Pink Z 3. Wetzel	0.8L	$2.90
6/8	27/10/2025	27	CLM 3U	$39,422.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Fast	Yan Aviles	56kg	1:40.54	4-6-6	7	1. Sammy's Smile 2. Indian Fever 3. Relish The Ride	8.8L	$6.00

Oklahoma Joe (5)85x9421725

Trainer: Nestor Rivera 12 mths 48: 8-12-6

Jockey: Angel I. Diaz

Weight: 54kgs

6 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: GLOBAL POWER (USA)

Dam: BE MIND PHIL (CAN)

Dam's Sire: Philanthropist

Stats

Prize Money$510,360.00

Avg $$10,632.50

Win %16.67%

Place %54.17%

Career48: 8-12-6

Track22: 3-6-3

Distance9: 1-1-1

Tr / Dist4: 0-0-1

1st Up5: 0-1-1

2nd Up5: 0-3-0

Firm36: 3-10-3

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

At the latest run second last in a small field at Mahoning Valley on April 10 over 1609m, on heavy track; 17 len behind Kykeon carrying 56kg at $6.60. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Mahoning Valley on March 25 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Need To Know Basis with 56kg at $3.10. Expected to finish much closer.

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
5/6	10/04/2026	16	ALLOW 3U	$37,700.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Heavy	Angel I Diaz	56kg	1:39.91	2-5-5	2	1. Kykeon 2. Romanian Prince 3. The Doorman	17.3L	$6.60
2/5	25/03/2026	33	CLM 3U	$36,376.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Fast	Angel I Diaz	56kg	1:40.37	1-2-2	4	1. Need To Know Basis 2. Oklahoma Joe 3. Mr Loooch	2.5L	$3.10
7/7	20/02/2026	8	ALLOW 3U	$36,376.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	M	Angel I Diaz	56kg	1:41.04	1-4-7	4	1. Dr Ruben M 2. The Chalk 3. Dream Knight	16.8L	$1.00
1/8	12/02/2026	11	CLM 3U	$36,947.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	M	Angel I Diaz	56kg	1:41.67	2-1-1	1	1. Oklahoma Joe 2. Need To Know Basis 3. Dark Vader	1.0L	$7.10
2/8	01/02/2026	20	CLM 3U	$36,376.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	SP	Elijah Greenidge	54kg	1:11.82	1-2-2	7	1. Kinderhook 2. Oklahoma Joe 3. Color Bearer	3.3L	$11.10
4/6	12/01/2026	19	CLM 3U	$44,993.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Elijah Greenidge	54kg	1:11.42	3-3-4	1	1. Henry Mac 2. Mr Loooch 3. Red Chips	9.0L	$20.80