Thistledown Race 2 - Race 2 - Claiming
GRACIE DANCE (2) finished 8 lengths back in fourth over 1106m at this track (Dirt) last time out after a gutsy win the start prior. Sound record at this distance with three wins and five minor placings from 12 runs and should prove tough to beat. WICCA WISDOM (4) is close to breaking through, last start finishing just half a length away in second over 1609m at Mahoning Valley (Dirt) when she came with a powerful finish. Settles close to the speed. Has her share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. BEAUTIFUL MANDATE (5) finished sixth over 1207m at Mahoning Valley (Dirt) last time out following a determined win two runs back. Form this track is hard to knock with three wins from seven starts. One of the main contenders. SACRED CONNECTION (6) did a great job to score by 0.3 lengths over this course and distance last start in a much improved run. Finds another suitable race and can play a major role again.

Jockey: Joshua J. Radosevich
Weight: 51.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently in a small field at this track on April 27 over 1609m, 10 len behind Sacred Connection with 55kg at $5.40. The run before that in a small field at Mahoning Valley on March 31 over 1207m, 10 len behind Right Trappe carrying 57kg at $5.80. Beaten comfortably last time out but this suits.
Last Starts 10 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 | 27/04/2026 | 27 | CLM FM 3U | $18,341.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Alexis Centeno | 55kg | 1:40.98 | 2-4-4 | 1 |
| 10.9L | $5.40 |
| 5/6 | 31/03/2026 | 26 | CLM FM 3U | $22,416.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | T Houghton | 57kg | 1:13.00 | 6-5-5 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $5.80 |
| 1/6 | 05/03/2026 | 13 | CLM FM 3U | $20,927.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | SP | Alexander Crispin | 56kg | 1:43.52 | 1-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 20/02/2026 | 17 | CLM FM 3U | $20,927.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Alexander Crispin | 56kg | 1:14.75 | 6-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $8.70 |
| 7/7 | 03/02/2026 | 19 | CLM FM 3U | $21,969.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | Alexander Crispin | 56kg | 1:42.35 | 5-4-7 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $12.20 |
| 3/8 | 15/01/2026 | 42 | CLM FM 3U | $22,272.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Good | Alexander Crispin | 56kg | 1:11.84 | 6-1-3 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Erik Barbaran
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th in a small field at this track on April 20 over 1106m, 8 len behind One Smokin' Rita carrying 56kg at $37. The race before that won by 0.5 len at Mahoning Valley March 31 over 1609m defeating Wicca Wisdom carrying 54kg at $4.90. Can make amends for a modest effort last time.
Last Starts 17 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 | 20/04/2026 | 20 | HCP FM 3U | $31,587.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Alexis Centeno | 56kg | 1:05.32 | 2-6-4 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $37.00 |
| 1/4 | 31/03/2026 | 27 | CLM FM 3U | $22,416.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Fast | J Skerrett | 54kg | 1:43.52 | 1-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.90 |
| 6/7 | 04/03/2026 | 13 | ALLOW FM 3U | $24,719.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | M | C Keiser | 56kg | 1:46.06 | 4-6-6 | 4 |
| 22.3L | $17.60 |
| 5/8 | 19/02/2026 | 36 | ALLOW FM 3U | $25,107.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | C Keiser | 56kg | 1:43.50 | 3-7-5 | 6 |
| 8.6L | $19.80 |
| 2/8 | 14/01/2026 | 23 | ALLOW FM 3U | $26,308.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | M | J Skerrett | 54kg | 1:45.89 | 2-5-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $17.20 |
| 3/5 | 22/12/2025 | 11 | ALLOW FM 3U | $26,953.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | Heavy | L A Batista | 56kg | 1:44.02 | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $11.80 |

Jockey: Jerome J. Innis
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run ran last in a small field at Mahoning Valley on April 7 over 1106m, 22 len behind Fair Trade with 56kg at $5. The run before that ran last in a small field at Mahoning Valley on March 23 over 1106m, 16 len behind Loaded Once More carrying 56kg at $9.20. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 07/04/2026 | 15 | CLM FM 3U | $17,758.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | Good | T Houghton | 56kg | 1:06.76 | 3-6-6 | 6 |
| 22.0L | $5.00 |
| 6/6 | 23/03/2026 | 13 | CLM FM 3U | $24,719.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | M | Rocco Bowen | 56kg | 1:06.17 | 1-5-6 | 3 |
| 16.0L | $9.20 |
| 4/6 | 10/03/2026 | 55 | CLM FM 3U | $30,899.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | Fast | Jason Simpson | 56kg | 1:06.77 | 1-3-4 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $13.80 |
| 8/9 | 14/01/2026 | 29 | ALLOW FM 3U | $39,462.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Jason Simpson | 56kg | 1:11.69 | 1-2-8 | 6 |
| 12.1L | $34.20 |
| 7/9 | 16/12/2025 | 62 | CLM FM 3U | $18,683.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Rocco Bowen | 56kg | 1:11.69 | 2-6-7 | 7 |
| 15.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/6 | 15/10/2025 | 57 | CLM FM 3U | $30,441.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | J Stokes | 54.5kg | 1:09.59 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $6.30 |

Jockey: Deshawn L. Parker
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 36 day let-up. Last start 2nd in a small field at Mahoning Valley on March 31 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Gracie Dance carrying 56kg at $3.10. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Mahoning Valley on March 12 over 1609m, 4 len behind Princess Halime carrying 56kg at $5.50. Made headway last time. Top chance.
Last Starts 37 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 | 31/03/2026 | 19 | CLM FM 3U | $22,416.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Fast | Deshawn L Parker | 56kg | 1:43.52 | 3-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.10 |
| 3/6 | 12/03/2026 | 15 | CLM FM 3U | $21,629.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | Deshawn L Parker | 56kg | 1:42.97 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/4 | 25/02/2026 | 22 | CLM FM 3U | $21,969.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | Deshawn L Parker | 57kg | 1:44.01 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $2.20 |
| 1/7 | 03/02/2026 | 12 | CLM FM 3U | $21,969.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | Deshawn L Parker | 57kg | 1:42.35 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $7.80 |
| 1/7 | 22/01/2026 | 29 | CLM FM 3U | $19,432.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | M | Deshawn L Parker | 56kg | 1:45.79 | 5-3-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $6.10 |
| 3/6 | 24/12/2025 | 42 | CLM FM 3U | $19,908.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | Deshawn L Parker | 56kg | 1:41.54 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Charle Oliveros
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 7 at Mahoning Valley on April 9 over 1207m, 7 len behind Big Ginger with 57kg at $39.40. Before that won by a 0.3 len at Mahoning Valley March 24 over 1609m defeating Vodkatini carrying 57kg at $3.10. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 09/04/2026 | 16 | ALLOW FM 3U | $29,112.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | C Oliveros | 57kg | 1:13.58 | 5-7-6 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $39.40 |
| 1/7 | 24/03/2026 | 12 | CLM FM 3U | $17,978.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Good | C Oliveros | 57kg | 1:41.73 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.10 |
| 5/6 | 12/03/2026 | 49 | CLM FM 3U | $21,629.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | C Oliveros | 56kg | 1:42.97 | 1-5-5 | 6 |
| 8.4L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 22/01/2026 | 20 | CLM FM 3U | $19,432.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | M | Becerra Fernando Salazar | 56kg | 1:45.79 | 4-5-4 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $1.80 |
| 3/7 | 02/01/2026 | 16 | CLM FM 3U | $26,308.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | Good | Becerra Fernando Salazar | 56kg | 1:43.94 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/6 | 17/12/2025 | 22 | CLM FM 3U | $23,583.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | M | Becerra Fernando Salazar | 56kg | 1:46.49 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.80 |

Jockey: T. D. Houghton
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently won by a 0.3 len at this track April 27 over 1609m defeating Here Kitty Kitty with 54kg at $3.80. The start before that 4th in a small field at Mahoning Valley on March 6 over 1609m, 9 len behind Electric Melody with 56kg at $6.90. Got the job done last time and is a leading hope again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 27/04/2026 | 52 | CLM FM 3U | $18,341.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | T Houghton | 54kg | 1:40.98 | 5-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |
| 4/6 | 06/03/2026 | 31 | ALLOW FM 3U | $36,376.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | SP | Jason Simpson | 56kg | 1:43.13 | 3-5-4 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $6.90 |
| 3/8 | 03/02/2026 | 20 | ALLOW FM 3U | $36,947.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | M | Jason Simpson | 56kg | 1:46.82 | 1-2-3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/01/2026 | 12 | ALLOW FM 3U | $26,308.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | M | Jason Simpson | 56kg | 1:45.89 | 5-6-4 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $20.60 |
| 4/7 | 02/01/2026 | 16 | CLM FM 3U | $26,308.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | Good | Elijah Greenidge | 54kg | 1:43.94 | 5-4-4 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $9.50 |
| 3/6 | 17/12/2025 | 22 | CLM FM 3U | $23,583.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | M | Elijah Greenidge | 54kg | 1:46.49 | 4-5-3 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $3.20 |