Thistledown Race 3 - Race 3 - Maiden Special Weight
LEFTITFORYOU (3) recorded another minor placing last time out, finishing 3.5 lengths away in second over 1207m at Mahoning Valley (Dirt) when he was in the firing line all the way. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. DOIN MISCHIEF (1) should be peaking now after finishing third over 1207m at Mahoning Valley (Dirt) last time at the third run of the campaign. Top chance. LOWELLS GIFT (4) is a three-year-old gelding on debut from the stable of Jeff Fletcher. By Caracaro from Factress. Respect any positive move in betting. PURE GRINDING (2) finished midfield at his first run back from a spell last start, beaten 10 lengths over 1207m at Mahoning Valley (Dirt) when in the market. Should run well.
Jockey: Luis Alberto Batista
Weight: 54kgs
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Form hard to fault. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Mahoning Valley on April 6 over 1207m, 6 len behind Machico Madeira carrying 54.5kg at $9.60. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Mahoning Valley on February 16 over 1609m, 5 len behind Docs Legend carrying 54.5kg at $7.70. Winning hope.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 06/04/2026 | 49 | MDN 3U | $46,288.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Good | L A Batista | 54.5kg | 1:14.12 | 2-3-3 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $9.60 |
| 3/6 | 16/02/2026 | 15 | MDN 3U | $45,364.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | Victor R Fernandez | 54.5kg | 1:45.27 | 1-3-3 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $7.70 |
| 4/10 | 01/02/2026 | 159 | MDN 3 | $44,663.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | SP | Alejandro Gomez | 55.5kg | 1:06.26 | 8-6-4 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $65.10 |
| 8/9 | 26/08/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $52,558.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 53.5kg | 1:14.67 | 5-8-8 | 2 |
| 18.5L | $13.10 |
| 3/8 | 05/08/2025 | 33 | MDN 2 | $52,558.00 | Thistledown | 1006m | Fast | Victor R Fernandez | 54kg | 1:00.88 | 2-2-3 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $13.90 |
| 5/7 | 03/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $51,835.00 | Thistledown | 1006m | Fast | Luis A Gonzalez | 53.5kg | 1:00.93 | 1-3-5 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $14.70 |
Jockey: Victor R. Fernandez
Weight: 54kgs
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Second-up. First start 7th of 10 at Mahoning Valley on November 6 over 1207m, 10 len behind Rico Suave with 55.5kg at $7.90. Returned from break 4th of 7 at Mahoning Valley on March 19 over 1207m, 10 len behind Run Bobby Run carrying 54.5kg at $6.20. Fitter and worth including.
Last Starts 42 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 | 19/03/2026 | 133 | MDN 3U | $44,663.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Rocco Bowen | 54.5kg | 1:13.39 | 4-5-4 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $6.20 |
| 7/10 | 06/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $48,550.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | David J Haldar | 55.5kg | 1:14.91 | 6-7-7 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $7.90 |
Jockey: Brandon Tapara
Weight: 54kgs
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Recent form sound. Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Mahoning Valley on April 6 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Machico Madeira with 53.5kg at $3.40. The run before that 2nd of 7 at Mahoning Valley on March 19 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Run Bobby Run carrying 53.5kg at $4.80. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 06/04/2026 | 18 | MDN 3U | $46,288.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Good | B Tapara | 53.5kg | 1:14.12 | 6-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $3.40 |
| 2/7 | 19/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $44,663.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | B Tapara | 53.5kg | 1:13.39 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $4.80 |
| 3/9 | 26/02/2026 | 25 | MDN 3 | $45,364.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | B Tapara | 55.5kg | 1:14.15 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $17.60 |
| 5/10 | 01/02/2026 | 39 | MDN 3 | $44,663.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | SP | B Tapara | 55.5kg | 1:06.26 | 3-7-5 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $20.00 |
| 6/6 | 24/12/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $48,698.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | E Paucar | 55.5kg | 1:14.46 | 5-6-6 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $22.20 |
| 6/8 | 09/12/2025 | 159 | MDN 2 | $48,698.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | E Paucar | 55.5kg | 1:14.60 | 2-7-6 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Rocco Bowen
Weight: 54kgs
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Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Mahoning Valley October 23 over 1207m, 14 len behind Skytree carrying 55.5kg at $17. On debut ran last in a small field at this track September 12 over 1106m, 5.5 len behind Aces Mischief carrying 54kg at $2.20. Useful type who should go well.
Last Starts 189 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 23/10/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $48,402.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Laureano Sosa | 55.5kg | 1:14.31 | 8-8-10 | 3 |
| 14.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/09/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $21,407.00 | Belterra Park | 1106m | Good | Laureano Sosa | 55.5kg | 1:06.10 | 3-5-4 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $6.00 |
| 5/5 | 12/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $40,367.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Angel I Diaz | 54kg | 1:07.85 | 3-4-5 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $2.20 |
Jockey: David J. Haldar
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, settled back and ran on when 5th of 9 at Mahoning Valley on February 26 over 1207m, 10 len behind Maximum Agenda with 55.5kg at $9.60. Encouraging signs on debut but this looks a tough assignment.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 26/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $45,364.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | David J Haldar | 55.5kg | 1:14.15 | 8-6-5 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $9.60 |