Thistledown Race 6 - Race 6 - Maiden Special Weight
LIGHTNING SPEED (1) resumes from a spell of eight months. Could only manage to finish fourth at the latest run over 1673m at Belterra Park (Dirt). Looks the one to beat. HAPPYCASTLE (6) was in the money two starts back at Mahoning Valley but was unable to repeat the effort last time when sixth, beaten 11 lengths, at Mahoning Valley (Dirt) over 1207m. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. QUICK SHIP (4) is a three-year-old gelding on debut from the stable of J L Radosevich. By Midshipman from Lela. Bold showing expected. OVERTHROWD'HAREM (3) had support on debut last time out when he boxed on fairly to finish fifth, beaten 11 lengths over 1207m at Mahoning Valley (Dirt). Strong top-three chance.
Jockey: Rocco Bowen
Weight: 54kgs
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Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Belterra Park September 4 over 1673m, 9 len behind R U Enticed carrying 55.5kg at $3.60. On debut second last of 7 at this track July 3 over 1006m, 9 len behind Mark My Words carrying 53.5kg at $9. Among the leading players.
Last Starts 238 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 | 04/09/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $32,875.00 | Belterra Park | 1673m | SP | Laureano Sosa | 55.5kg | 1:48.29 | 3-4-4 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $3.60 |
| 3/6 | 22/08/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $33,333.00 | Belterra Park | 1006m | Fast | A Murgia | 54kg | 0:59.80 | 4-2-3 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $18.40 |
| 5/9 | 01/08/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $33,333.00 | Belterra Park | 1006m | Fast | J Mckee | 54kg | 1:00.21 | 2-5-5 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $7.60 |
| 6/7 | 03/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $51,835.00 | Thistledown | 1006m | Fast | Anthony Y Nunez | 53.5kg | 1:00.93 | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Mauro Cedillo
Weight: 56kgs
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Four-year-old colt (Tapiture - Great Day) at the races for the first time. This looks a tricky race for him.
Jockey: Erik Barbaran
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, 5th of 10 at Mahoning Valley on April 6 over 1207m, 11 len behind Machico Madeira with 53.5kg at $5.90. Encouraging signs on debut and is worth following up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 06/04/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $46,288.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Good | Erik Barbaran | 53.5kg | 1:14.12 | 4-5-5 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $5.90 |
Jockey: David J. Haldar
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Midshipman out of Lela. Nice profile and any positive market lead must be respected.
Jockey: Alexander Chavez
Weight: 54kgs
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Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at Mahoning Valley November 6 over 1207m, 6 len behind Rico Suave carrying 55.5kg at $23.30. On debut eighth of 12 at Mahoning Valley October 23 over 1207m, 12 len behind Skytree with 55.5kg at $8.20. Looks tested without a run under the belt.
Last Starts 175 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 06/11/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $48,550.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Alexander Crispin | 55.5kg | 1:14.91 | 10-6-5 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $23.30 |
| 8/12 | 23/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $48,402.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Alexander Chavez | 55.5kg | 1:14.31 | 12-10-8 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $8.20 |
Jockey: Angel I. Diaz
Weight: 56kgs
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Last start 6th of 10 at Mahoning Valley on April 6 over 1207m, 11 len behind Machico Madeira carrying 57kg at $5.50. Before that 3rd of 7 at Mahoning Valley on March 19 over 1207m, 7 len behind Run Bobby Run with 57kg at $6.10. Worth another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 06/04/2026 | 18 | MDN 3U | $46,288.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Good | David J Haldar | 57kg | 1:14.12 | 1-4-6 | 10 |
| 11.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 19/03/2026 | 16 | MDN 3U | $44,663.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | David J Haldar | 57kg | 1:13.39 | 6-3-3 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $6.10 |
| 2/5 | 03/03/2026 | 338 | MDN 3U | $44,663.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | B Tapara | 57kg | 1:13.83 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $11.40 |
| 6/6 | 30/03/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $50,396.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SP | J Stokes | 53.5kg | 1:13.14 | 4-6-6 | 3 |
| 37.3L | $10.10 |
Jockey: Alejandro Gomez
Weight: 56kgs
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At the latest run 4th of 10 at Mahoning Valley on April 6 over 1207m, 9 len behind Machico Madeira with 57kg at $47.20. The start before that ran last in a small field at Mahoning Valley on March 19 over 1609m, 10 len behind O G Mr Brightside carrying 57kg at $25.60. Genuine chance this time around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 06/04/2026 | 18 | MDN 3U | $46,288.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Good | Alejandro Gomez | 57kg | 1:14.12 | 10-7-4 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $47.20 |
| 6/6 | 19/03/2026 | 16 | MDN 3U | $44,663.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Gonzalez | 57kg | 1:43.53 | 4-6-6 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $25.60 |
| 5/5 | 03/03/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $44,663.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Kevin Gonzalez | 57kg | 1:13.83 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 16.8L | $10.90 |