Thistledown Race 3 - Race 3 - Starter Optional Claiming
GOSHEN (5) in the placings last few runs, finishing third at this track (Dirt) last time out but starting to prove costly. Going well without winning and expected to prove a top chance. CALISUE (3) improved last start to finish third over 1710m at Tampa Bay Downs after being in the firing line on the corner. Finds a suitable assignment and can get the job done. DREAMING OF AUDREY (4) raced on the pace last start and lifted strongly to hold third, beaten 2.25 lengths, over today's journey at Mahoning Valley (Dirt). Has the talent to get the prize. SHIELDMEWITHPRAYER (1) was beaten 3 lengths into fourth in a 1207m contest at this track last time out. Has her share of talent and is a top-three prospect.

Jockey: Brandon Tapara
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 7 at this track on April 20 over 1207m, 3 len behind Kiss Me Quick with 54kg at $13.40. The start before that 5th of 7 at Mahoning Valley on March 4 over 1673m, 19 len behind Dreaming Of Audrey with 57kg at $5.40. Small field and is not to be underestimated.
Last Starts 18 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 | 20/04/2026 | 47 | ALLOW FM 3U | $40,757.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | B Tapara | 54kg | 1:12.44 | 4-6-4 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $13.40 |
| 5/7 | 04/03/2026 | 13 | ALLOW FM 3U | $24,719.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | M | B Tapara | 57kg | 1:46.06 | 1-5-5 | 1 |
| 19.5L | $5.40 |
| 1/8 | 19/02/2026 | 48 | ALLOW FM 3U | $25,107.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | B Tapara | 56kg | 1:43.50 | 5-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/01/2026 | 16 | CLM FM 3U | $26,308.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | Good | B Tapara | 56kg | 1:43.94 | 7-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 17/12/2025 | 13 | CLM FM 3U | $23,583.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | M | Erik Barbaran | 57kg | 1:46.49 | 6-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/10 | 04/12/2025 | 27 | CLM FM 3U | $22,818.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | N Vigil | 56kg | 1:42.92 | 3-3-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $8.60 |

Jockey: Erick Fuentes
Weight: 50kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 34-day let-up. Most recently in a small field at Mahoning Valley on April 3 over 1609m, 31 len behind Krissys Star carrying 52.5kg at $8.20. The race before that won by 1.5 len at Turfway Park March 25 over 1609m defeating River Waveney carrying 54.5kg at $5.25. Definite chance in this small line-up.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 03/04/2026 | 9 | ALLOW FM 3U | $38,428.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Good | Alexander Chavez | 52.5kg | 1:39.44 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 31.3L | $8.20 |
| 1/11 | 25/03/2026 | 19 | CLM FM 3U | $26,826.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 54.5kg | 1:40.23 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $5.25 |
| 1/6 | 06/03/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM F 3 | $32,303.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 54.5kg | 1:41.66 | 4-4-1 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $3.04 |
| 6/12 | 14/02/2026 | 37 | MDN CLM F 3 | $43,937.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 54.5kg | 1:42.40 | 7-7-6 | 12 |
| 7.9L | $36.35 |
| 8/10 | 08/01/2026 | 34 | MDN CLM F 3 | $55,605.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 54.5kg | 1:11.78 | 3-9-8 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $52.44 |
| 9/12 | 05/12/2025 | - | MDN CLM F 2 | $56,968.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | 1:10.91 | 10-9-9 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $14.41 |

Jockey: Ricardo Feliciano
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 9 at Tampa Bay Downs on April 10 over 1710m, 3 len behind Utopia Rose carrying 54kg at $5.20. Before that 4th of 8 at Tampa Bay Downs on March 25 over 1646m, 5 len behind Olga carrying 54kg at $12.60. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 10/04/2026 | 16 | CLM FM 4U | $34,934.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | Fast | R Feliciano | 54kg | 1:45.06 | 7-3-3 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $5.20 |
| 4/8 | 25/03/2026 | 24 | CLM FM 4U | $33,708.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | Angel Serpa | 54kg | 1:40.58 | 7-3-4 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $12.60 |
| 2/8 | 01/03/2026 | 24 | CLM FM 4U | $28,792.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | Israel O Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:42.00 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $3.20 |
| 4/8 | 05/02/2026 | 47 | CLM FM 4U | $35,663.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Good | C Landeros | 54kg | 1:43.22 | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $8.30 |
| 7/8 | 20/12/2025 | 17 | HCP FM 3U | $42,879.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 54.5kg | 1:42.25 | 4-7-7 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $4.90 |
| 6/7 | 03/12/2025 | 39 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $86,524.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | C Landeros | 54.5kg | 1:22.76 | 6-7-6 | 1 |
| 21.0L | $32.30 |

Jockey: Erik Barbaran
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Mahoning Valley on April 8 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Canadian Bear with 56kg at $4.40. The race before that scored a big 10 len win at Mahoning Valley March 4 over 1673m defeating Late Nite Lizzie with 56kg at $5.40. Only has a small field to contend with and looks hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 08/04/2026 | 35 | ALLOW FM 3U | $38,428.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 56kg | 1:40.50 | 3-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $4.40 |
| 1/7 | 04/03/2026 | 13 | ALLOW FM 3U | $24,719.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | M | Erik Barbaran | 56kg | 1:46.06 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $5.40 |
| 3/8 | 19/02/2026 | 36 | ALLOW FM 3U | $25,107.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | Erik Barbaran | 56kg | 1:43.50 | 1-3-3 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $3.70 |
| 3/8 | 14/01/2026 | 23 | ALLOW FM 3U | $26,308.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | M | Erik Barbaran | 56kg | 1:45.89 | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.50 |
| 4/5 | 22/12/2025 | 48 | ALLOW FM 3U | $26,953.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | Heavy | Erik Barbaran | 56kg | 1:44.02 | 2-3-4 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $1.20 |
| 1/7 | 04/11/2025 | 15 | ALLOW FM 3U | $26,870.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 57kg | 1:45.70 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Alexander Chavez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start 3rd of 8 at this track on April 21 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Dr Schuster with 51.5kg at $4.10. Before that 2nd of 7 at Mahoning Valley on April 8 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Canadian Bear carrying 56kg at $3.90. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 21/04/2026 | 13 | HCP 3U | $29,112.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Alexander Chavez | 51.5kg | 1:39.96 | 8-2-D1 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $4.10 |
| 2/7 | 08/04/2026 | 9 | ALLOW FM 3U | $38,428.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Fast | Alexander Chavez | 56kg | 1:40.50 | 6-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.90 |
| 3/6 | 30/03/2026 | 26 | ALLOW FM 3U | $37,079.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Alexander Chavez | 56kg | 1:12.90 | 2-3-3 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $5.20 |
| 4/7 | 04/03/2026 | 14 | ALLOW FM 3U | $24,719.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | M | David J Haldar | 57kg | 1:46.06 | 6-3-4 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $6.20 |
| 1/6 | 18/02/2026 | 35 | CLM FM 3U | $29,101.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | David J Haldar | 56kg | 1:43.89 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 14/01/2026 | 8 | ALLOW FM 3U | $26,308.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | M | Becerra Fernando Salazar | 57kg | 1:45.89 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.60 |