Thistledown Race 8 - Race 8 - Maiden Special Weight
TAQDEER (3) was below her best last time, finishing 11th and beaten 13 lengths over 1308m at Turfway Park (Synthetic). Ideally placed and is sure to play a major role. LADY MIDSHIPMAN (1) is racing well without winning. Last start finished fourth, beaten 7 lengths, over 1609m at Mahoning Valley (Dirt). Among the leading chances. BLONDIENESS (6) is yet to break through in five runs. Finished fourth after being in contention on the bend at her last appearance over 1207m at Mahoning Valley (Dirt) on April 7. Among the chances in what looks a nice race for her. TIA LUPE (2) was unplaced two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1673m at Fairgrounds, beaten 13 lengths into seventh. Finds a nice race and can make amends.
Jockey: Luis Alberto Batista
Weight: 54kgs
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Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 8 at Mahoning Valley on March 27 over 1609m, 7 len behind Lead The Way carrying 54.5kg at $9.70. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Mahoning Valley on March 17 over 1106m, 0.5 len behind Hoof And Boots with 54.5kg at $13.90. This is well within her grasp.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 27/03/2026 | 10 | MDN FM 3U | $34,129.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Good | L A Batista | 54.5kg | 1:42.51 | 3-6-4 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $9.70 |
| 2/6 | 17/03/2026 | 12 | MDN FM 3U | $34,129.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | Good | L A Batista | 54.5kg | 1:08.71 | 2-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $13.90 |
| 4/6 | 05/03/2026 | 15 | MDN F 3 | $34,129.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1006m | SP | L A Batista | 55.5kg | 1:01.27 | 5-6-4 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $10.10 |
| 3/6 | 18/02/2026 | 179 | MDN F 3 | $34,665.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | L A Batista | 55.5kg | 1:15.14 | 3-5-3 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $7.80 |
| 12/12 | 23/08/2025 | - | MDN OCLM F 2 | $68,217.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Vincent Cheminaud | 54kg | 1:04.55 | 11-12-12 | 6 |
| 24.6L | $16.81 |
Jockey: Victor R. Fernandez
Weight: 56kgs
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Last start second last of 12 at Turfway Park on March 27 over 1308m, 13 len behind Morana carrying 56.5kg at $10.86. The race before that 4th of 9 at Turfway Park on February 25 over 1308m, 8 len behind Queen Mercedes carrying 56.5kg at $1.77. Can turn things around.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 27/03/2026 | 30 | MDN FM 3U | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Samuel E Bermudez | 56.5kg | 1:17.42 | 8-11-11 | 7 |
| 13.6L | $10.86 |
| 4/9 | 25/02/2026 | 11 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $53,067.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Martin Garcia | 56.5kg | 1:20.05 | 1-2-4 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $1.77 |
| 2/9 | 14/02/2026 | 42 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $56,491.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Martin Garcia | 56.5kg | 1:19.36 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $3.99 |
| 2/8 | 03/01/2026 | 24 | MDN CLM FM 4U | $59,193.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Martin Garcia | 55.5kg | 1:19.36 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $7.28 |
| 4/11 | 10/12/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $60,643.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Alberto Burgos | 55.5kg | 1:12.27 | 2-2-4 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $7.02 |
| 2/8 | 12/11/2025 | 263 | MDN FM 3U | $48,855.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ramos Gutierrez | 53kg | 1:11.87 | 4-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $8.20 |
Jockey: Rocco Bowen
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Authentic out of Ella Jane. Hard to gauge so let the betting tell the story.
Jockey: David J. Haldar
Weight: 54kgs
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Had two starts to date. At debut, ran last in a small field at Mahoning Valley on March 3 over 1207m, 28 len behind This One's For Us with 53.5kg at $13.70. Last start ran last of 7 at Mahoning Valley on March 23 over 1106m, 30 len behind Al Mustaneera carrying 55.5kg at $56.60. This race looks too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 23/03/2026 | 20 | MDN F 3 | $34,129.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | M | Becerra Fernando Salazar | 55.5kg | 1:06.65 | 2-7-7 | 7 |
| 30.0L | $56.60 |
| 6/6 | 03/03/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $34,129.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | C Keiser | 53.5kg | 1:16.26 | 2-6-6 | 5 |
| 28.0L | $13.70 |
Jockey: Erik Barbaran
Weight: 54kgs
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Third-up today. First-up 4th of 7 at Mahoning Valley on March 23 over 1106m, 9 len behind Al Mustaneera with 55.5kg at $64.10. Second run from a spell in a small field at Mahoning Valley on April 7 over 1207m, 6 len behind She Grins with 53.5kg at $12.40. Has the ability to take this out.
Last Starts 16 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 | 07/04/2026 | 15 | MDN FM 3U | $35,371.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Good | Becerra Fernando Salazar | 53.5kg | 1:14.91 | 4-1-4 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $12.40 |
| 4/7 | 23/03/2026 | 70 | MDN F 3 | $34,129.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | M | C Oliveros | 55.5kg | 1:06.65 | 5-3-4 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $64.10 |
| 8/8 | 12/01/2026 | 64 | MDN FM 3U | $36,323.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Erik Barbaran | 53.5kg | 1:13.74 | 5-8-8 | 6 |
| 30.1L | $35.90 |
| 7/7 | 09/11/2025 | 25 | MDN CLM F 2 | $42,382.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Heavy | Martin Chuan | 53.5kg | 1:14.08 | 5-7-7 | 1 |
| 17.7L | $5.70 |
| 4/7 | 15/10/2025 | - | MDN CLM F 2 | $30,441.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 54kg | 1:14.48 | 7-6-4 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $6.40 |
Jockey: Luis Antonio Gonzalez
Weight: 54kgs
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Third-up today. First-up held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Turfway Park on February 26 over 1308m, 2.5 len behind Finance Finance carrying 54.5kg at $6.62. Second-up ran last in a small field at Turfway Park on March 20 over 1308m, 21 len behind Loving Mischief with 54.5kg at $4.11. Faces a tough task.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 20/03/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM F 3 | $43,258.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 54.5kg | 1:19.34 | 3-6-6 | 4 |
| 21.5L | $4.11 |
| 2/12 | 26/02/2026 | 71 | MDN CLM F 3 | $43,937.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 54.5kg | 1:20.64 | 4-1-2 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $6.62 |
| 5/12 | 17/12/2025 | 25 | MDN CLM F 2 | $47,167.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 54.5kg | 1:39.17 | 11-6-5 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $12.58 |
| 10/12 | 22/11/2025 | - | MDN CLM F 2 | $102,290.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | SP | J R Leparoux | 54kg | 1:19.95 | 12-10-10 | 4 |
| 14.1L | $41.10 |