Thistledown Race 8 - Race 8 - Maiden Special Weight
ASTRO BEAU (6) just missed last time when 0.3 lengths away in second at Oaklawn Park (Dirt) over 1710m. Great chance to score. CAESAREA (4) is a seven-start maiden who is knocking on the door after a narrow defeat last start over 1609m at Mahoning Valley (Dirt) after being prominent at the corner. Ideally placed to open his account. NYDINI (2) was prominent at the bend and finished third last start at the first run back from a spell over 1106m at this track (Dirt), beaten 4 lengths. Hard to beat in this suitable race. MUNNY TOWN (7) wasn't far off maiden success before a break of seven months, finishing the campaign with a minor placing over 1609m at Horseshoe Indianapolis (Dirt). Can kick off with a bold showing. Something for the Multiples: T' RAY (8)
Jockey: Charle Oliveros
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, second last in a small field at Mahoning Valley on April 8 over 1207m, 11 len behind Total Silence with 54.5kg at $9.70. Satisfactory effort on debut but might need a little more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $35,371.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | C Oliveros | 54.5kg | 1:12.24 | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $9.70 |
Jockey: Chelsey Keiser
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up. First-up after eight months in a small field at this track on April 23 over 1106m, 4 len behind Moroder carrying 56kg at $7.60. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at this track on August 25 over 1207m, 8 len behind Knicks Gate carrying 54kg at $23.90. Fitter and worth including.
Last Starts 15 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 | 23/04/2026 | 241 | MDN 3U | $38,428.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | C Keiser | 56kg | 1:06.18 | 2-2-3 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $7.60 |
| 4/7 | 25/08/2025 | 21 | MDN 3U | $40,930.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Alexander Chavez | 54kg | 1:13.30 | 2-5-4 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $23.90 |
| 8/9 | 04/08/2025 | 208 | MDN 3U | $40,930.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | C Keiser | 54kg | 1:12.62 | 4-8-8 | 8 |
| 10.8L | $4.60 |
| 9/10 | 08/01/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $85,484.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | C Keiser | 54.5kg | 1:09.45 | 2-9-9 | 8 |
| 28.3L | $11.90 |
Jockey: Joshua J. Radosevich
Weight: 51.5kgs
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Third-up today. First-up 5th of 9 at Oaklawn Park on April 4 over 1609m, 7 len behind Liberty's Champion carrying 55.5kg at $8.10. Second run from a spell 2nd in a small field at Oaklawn Park on April 17 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Hillbilly Daydream carrying 55.5kg at $12.70. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 17/04/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM 3 | $72,780.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 55.5kg | 1:10.92 | 3-4-2 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $12.70 |
| 5/9 | 04/04/2026 | 146 | MDN CLM 3 | $55,313.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | SP | Keith J Asmussen | 55.5kg | 1:40.91 | 4-4-5 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $8.10 |
| 6/8 | 09/11/2025 | 16 | MDN 2 | $122,137.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54kg | 1:35.33 | 1-7-6 | 5 |
| 15.8L | $7.21 |
| 6/9 | 24/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $121,766.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54kg | 1:16.77 | 3-7-6 | 9 |
| 6.9L | $6.62 |
Jockey: Fernando Salazar Becerra
Weight: 56kgs
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Form hard to fault. Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently 4th in a small field at Mahoning Valley on April 8 over 1207m, 7 len behind Total Silence with 57kg at $11.70. The start before that 2nd of 7 at Mahoning Valley on March 27 over 1609m, 0.3 len behind Northside Tap with 57kg at $5. Beaten comfortably last time out but this suits.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 08/04/2026 | 12 | MDN 3U | $35,371.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Becerra Fernando Salazar | 57kg | 1:12.24 | 1-4-4 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $11.70 |
| 2/7 | 27/03/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 3U | $17,135.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Good | Becerra Fernando Salazar | 57kg | 1:43.21 | 5-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 11/03/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 3U | $17,135.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | Becerra Fernando Salazar | 57kg | 1:44.00 | 1-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/5 | 23/02/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM 3U | $17,404.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | Becerra Fernando Salazar | 57kg | 1:45.01 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/5 | 10/02/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,686.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | M | Alejandro Gomez | 57kg | 1:05.67 | 2-4-4 | 2 |
| 20.5L | $7.30 |
| 2/4 | 13/01/2026 | 11 | MDN 3U | $36,323.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Alejandro Gomez | 57kg | 1:13.44 | 1-4-2 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $6.10 |
Jockey: Luis Antonio Gonzalez
Weight: 54kgs
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Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 8 at Oaklawn Park on April 23 over 1710m, 0.3 len behind Bayou Flyer with 55.5kg at $24.80. The start before that 4th of 9 at Oaklawn Park on April 4 over 1609m, 6 len behind Liberty's Champion carrying 55.5kg at $39.20. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 23/04/2026 | 19 | MDN CLM 3 | $55,313.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Walter De La Cruz | 55.5kg | 1:47.75 | 7-5-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $24.80 |
| 4/9 | 04/04/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM 3 | $55,313.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | SP | Walter De La Cruz | 55.5kg | 1:40.91 | 6-6-4 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $39.20 |
| 4/8 | 22/03/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3 | $53,371.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Walter De La Cruz | 55.5kg | 1:11.35 | 5-6-4 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $18.60 |
| 5/8 | 22/02/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 3 | $47,076.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 55.5kg | 1:12.93 | 7-7-5 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
| 10/12 | 06/02/2026 | 33 | MDN CLM 3 | $88,445.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Alfredo Jr Triana | 55kg | 1:40.44 | 3-8-10 | 9 |
| 20.0L | $59.50 |
| 4/9 | 04/01/2026 | 24 | MDN CLM 3 | $82,212.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Alfredo Jr Triana | 54.5kg | 1:12.01 | 6-7-4 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $14.80 |
Jockey: Dylan Machado
Weight: 54kgs
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Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Horseshoe Indianapolis October 2 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Meelo Time carrying 54.5kg at $4. On debut second in a small field at Horseshoe Indianapolis August 19 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Vamos Ya with 54.5kg at $8.20. Bold performance expected.
Last Starts 218 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 02/10/2025 | 44 | MDN 2 | $48,930.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54.5kg | 1:39.65 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 19/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $49,612.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54.5kg | 1:41.92 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $8.20 |
Jockey: Mauro Cedillo
Weight: 54kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, 4th of 12 at Turfway Park on February 26 over 1308m, 11 len behind Go Jack Go with 54.5kg at $12.16. Last start 2nd in a small field at Turfway Park on March 19 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Blythes Ferry carrying 54.5kg at $4.63. Prepared to just watch today.
Last Starts 50 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 | 19/03/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3 | $43,258.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 54.5kg | 1:40.76 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $4.63 |
| 4/12 | 26/02/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $43,937.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 54.5kg | 1:20.13 | 6-8-4 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $12.16 |
Jockey: Luis Alberto Batista
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 41 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 7 at Mahoning Valley on March 27 over 1609m, 25 len behind Northside Tap with 57kg at $14.40. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Mahoning Valley on March 11 over 1609m, 5 len behind Runningonhighlevel carrying 57kg at $9.40. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 27/03/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 3U | $17,135.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Good | Angel I Diaz | 57kg | 1:43.21 | 4-7-7 | 1 |
| 25.8L | $14.40 |
| 3/7 | 11/03/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $17,135.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | Angel I Diaz | 57kg | 1:44.00 | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $9.40 |
| 6/6 | 12/02/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM 4U | $37,803.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Johnathan Monge | 51.5kg | 1:40.11 | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 35.0L | $85.50 |
| 7/8 | 16/01/2026 | 19 | MDN CLM 4U | $37,803.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Johnathan Monge | 53.5kg | 1:11.74 | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $88.10 |
| 8/8 | 28/12/2025 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $44,410.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Carlos Martinez | 54kg | 1:41.55 | 7-8-8 | 7 |
| 26.9L | $81.40 |
| 5/6 | 06/12/2025 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $40,582.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Christian Maragh | 54kg | 1:39.79 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 16.5L | $98.90 |