Thistledown Race 1 - Race 1 - Starter Optional Claiming
TRICKY TIGER (4) went forward last start and proved too strong, getting home by 0.1 lengths over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. HOT GUNNER (8) was prominent at the turn and progressed nicely last start to finish a close second over 1710m at Oaklawn Park after missing the placings at the previous appearance. This doesn't look as hard so he is sure to prove hard to beat. DR SCHUSTER (7) was quickly into stride and went on to score by 1.75 lengths last time out over 1609m at this track (Dirt). Looks well placed so expect another big run. PUFF'SMAGICDRAGON (9) finished second over 1673m at Mahoning Valley (Dirt) at his most recent appearance on March 5. Yet to miss the placings here in an excellent record which boasts four wins and two placings. Has switched to the J L Radosevich yard. Definite top-three chance.

Jockey: Victor R. Fernandez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 8 at this track on April 21 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Dr Schuster carrying 56kg at $4.20. The start before that won by 3 len at Mahoning Valley April 10 over 1609m on a heavy track defeating Romanian Prince carrying 56kg at $6.80. Will not find this easy. Not keen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 21/04/2026 | 11 | HCP 3U | $29,112.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Victor R Fernandez | 56kg | 1:39.96 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/6 | 10/04/2026 | 17 | ALLOW 3U | $37,700.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Heavy | Victor R Fernandez | 56kg | 1:39.91 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $6.80 |
| 1/6 | 24/03/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $20,927.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Good | Victor R Fernandez | 56kg | 1:40.16 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.40 |
| 2/7 | 02/03/2026 | 12 | CLM 3U | $20,927.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Fast | Jose A Bracho | 56kg | 1:42.52 | 4-1-2 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $8.20 |
| 8/10 | 18/02/2026 | 58 | CLM 3U | $21,255.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | L A Batista | 56kg | 1:42.21 | 9-5-8 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $11.60 |
| 5/6 | 22/12/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $22,818.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Heavy | Jose A Bracho | 56kg | 1:36.72 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 17.8L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Ricardo Feliciano
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 8 at this track on April 21 over 1609m, 14 len behind Dr Schuster carrying 54kg at $24.50. Before that ran last in a small field at Mahoning Valley on April 7 over 1207m, 11 len behind John's Rock carrying 56kg at $5.40. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 21/04/2026 | 14 | HCP 3U | $29,112.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Jason Simpson | 54kg | 1:39.96 | 2-7-8 | 3 |
| 14.6L | $24.50 |
| 6/6 | 07/04/2026 | 19 | HCP 3U | $27,656.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Good | Jason Simpson | 56kg | 1:12.49 | 1-6-6 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $5.40 |
| 2/5 | 19/03/2026 | 8 | CLM 3U | $30,899.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Fast | T Houghton | 56kg | 1:40.17 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $5.70 |
| 6/7 | 11/03/2026 | 16 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $38,624.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | Jason Simpson | 56kg | 1:40.38 | 2-5-6 | 6 |
| 9.6L | $16.90 |
| 5/5 | 23/02/2026 | 18 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $39,230.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | T Houghton | 56kg | 1:42.21 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 28.5L | $8.40 |
| 9/9 | 05/02/2026 | 23 | HCP 3U | $35,663.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | Jason Simpson | 57kg | 1:38.83 | 1-7-9 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Anthony Rodriguez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently got back early 4th of 7 at this track on April 21 over 1207m, 4 len behind Tricky Tiger carrying 54kg at $5.70. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Mahoning Valley on April 9 over 1207m, 0.5 len behind Trigger Point carrying 56kg at $14.60. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 21/04/2026 | 12 | HCP 3U | $31,587.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Anthony Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:11.00 | 7-6-4 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $5.70 |
| 3/6 | 09/04/2026 | 17 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $40,029.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Anthony Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:12.29 | 2-1-3 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $14.60 |
| 5/7 | 23/03/2026 | 19 | ALLOW 3U | $27,809.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Mauro Cedillo | 56kg | 1:12.82 | 7-5-5 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $15.20 |
| 4/5 | 04/03/2026 | 20 | HCP 3U | $35,112.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Anthony Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:12.70 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $5.30 |
| 6/6 | 12/02/2026 | 38 | CLM 3U | $36,519.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Mauro Cedillo | 56kg | 1:12.79 | 4-6-6 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $8.40 |
| 1/9 | 05/01/2026 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $26,308.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Mauro Cedillo | 56kg | 1:11.47 | 4-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Alexander Chavez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run favourite; came from midfield and won by a 0.1 len at this track April 21 over 1207m defeating El Muchacho Alegre with 55kg at $3.40. Before that 4th in a small field at Mahoning Valley on April 9 over 1207m, 1.75 len behind Trigger Point with 57kg at $2.70. Got the job done last time and is a leading hope again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 21/04/2026 | 12 | HCP 3U | $31,587.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Alexander Chavez | 55kg | 1:11.00 | 4-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.40 |
| 4/6 | 09/04/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $40,029.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Angel I Diaz | 57kg | 1:12.29 | 4-5-4 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.70 |
| 1/5 | 11/03/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $37,079.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | Angel I Diaz | 57kg | 1:40.94 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $3.40 |
| 3/5 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | ALLOW 3U | $39,230.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | M | Angel I Diaz | 57kg | 1:05.29 | 2-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $5.80 |
| 1/7 | 19/02/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $37,660.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | 1:42.19 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $10.40 |
| 1/10 | 28/01/2026 | 17 | CLM 4U | $28,401.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jose A Leon | 53.5kg | 1:11.11 | 4-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $20.50 |

Jockey: Jose A. Bracho
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last in a small field at this track on May 2 over 1609m, in the wet; 11 len behind Chiron with 54kg at $12.70. The race before that won by 2.75 len at Mahoning Valley April 7 over 1207m defeating Game Boy Benny with 56kg at $2.60. Wait until he shows more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 02/05/2026 | 25 | ALLOW 3U | $45,391.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Heavy | B Tapara | 54kg | 1:38.42 | 6-5-6 | 6 |
| 11.4L | $12.70 |
| 1/6 | 07/04/2026 | 26 | HCP 3U | $27,656.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Good | Alexander Chavez | 56kg | 1:12.49 | 5-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $2.60 |
| 2/4 | 12/03/2026 | 17 | CLM 3U | $30,899.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Good | Erik Barbaran | 56kg | 1:13.40 | 2-4-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $2.40 |
| 3/5 | 23/02/2026 | 32 | CLM 3U | $31,384.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Erik Barbaran | 56kg | 1:13.79 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $5.80 |
| 6/7 | 22/01/2026 | 34 | CLM 3U | $32,885.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | M | Erik Barbaran | 56kg | 1:43.18 | 4-6-6 | 3 |
| 33.3L | $2.10 |
| 2/5 | 19/12/2025 | 18 | CLM 3U | $33,691.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Elijah Greenidge | 54kg | 1:13.15 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Jason Simpson
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 7 at this track on April 21 over 1207m, 4 len behind Tricky Tiger with 56kg at $5.90. The race before that won by a 0.3 len at Mahoning Valley April 10 over 1207m in the wet defeating Dream On Baby carrying 56kg at $4. One of the roughies.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 21/04/2026 | 11 | HCP 3U | $31,587.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Jason Simpson | 56kg | 1:11.00 | 1-5-5 | 7 |
| 4.2L | $5.90 |
| 1/7 | 10/04/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $34,934.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Heavy | Jason Simpson | 56kg | 1:12.30 | 1-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 4/5 | 19/03/2026 | 7 | CLM 3U | $30,899.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Fast | Jason Simpson | 56kg | 1:40.17 | 1-3-4 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $3.60 |
| 4/4 | 12/03/2026 | 17 | CLM 3U | $30,899.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Good | Jason Simpson | 56kg | 1:13.40 | 1-3-4 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.40 |
| 2/5 | 23/02/2026 | 11 | CLM 3U | $31,384.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | T Houghton | 56kg | 1:13.79 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.10 |
| 4/6 | 12/02/2026 | 37 | CLM 3U | $36,519.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Jason Simpson | 56kg | 1:12.79 | 1-4-4 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Brandon Tapara
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite; won by 1.75 len at this track April 21 over 1609m defeating Kykeon carrying 56kg at $2.90. The run before that favourite; scored a big 6 len win at Mahoning Valley March 25 over 1609m defeating Rose's Pepino carrying 57kg. One of the chief contenders.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 21/04/2026 | 27 | HCP 3U | $29,112.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | B Tapara | 56kg | 1:39.96 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.90 |
| 1/2 | 25/03/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $24,719.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Fast | B Tapara | 57kg | 1:39.27 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $1.00 |
| 1/6 | 05/03/2026 | 17 | ALLOW 3U | $24,719.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | SP | B Tapara | 57kg | 1:45.94 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $1.70 |
| 1/5 | 16/02/2026 | 11 | ALLOW 3U | $25,107.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | B Tapara | 56kg | 1:42.07 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $3.00 |
| 4/9 | 05/02/2026 | 44 | HCP 3U | $35,663.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | German Terraza | 56kg | 1:38.83 | 6-5-4 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $32.70 |
| 2/8 | 23/12/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $26,953.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | Heavy | B Tapara | 56kg | 1:44.49 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $11.30 |

Jockey: Luis Antonio Gonzalez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Oaklawn Park on April 19 over 1710m, 0.3 len behind Unload carrying 56kg at $55.50. Before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at Oaklawn Park on April 2 over 1710m, 15 len behind Winter's Ghost carrying 56kg at $5.50. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 19/04/2026 | 17 | ALLOW 4U | $49,491.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Walter De La Cruz | 56kg | 1:44.21 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $55.50 |
| 7/10 | 02/04/2026 | 20 | CLM 4U | $43,668.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | David Cabrera | 56kg | 1:47.46 | 9-7-7 | 4 |
| 15.4L | $5.50 |
| 6/9 | 13/03/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $44,944.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | David Cabrera | 56kg | 1:37.02 | 8-7-6 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $15.20 |
| 1/12 | 14/02/2026 | 91 | CLM 4U | $45,649.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | SP | David Cabrera | 55kg | 1:52.33 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $24.50 |
| 4/6 | 15/11/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $50,382.00 | Remington Park | 1710m | Fast | F Wethey Jr | 54.5kg | 1:44.70 | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $12.80 |
| 1/6 | 25/10/2025 | 27 | CLM 3U | $45,662.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | M | F Wethey Jr | 54.5kg | 1:39.61 | 6-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Erik Barbaran
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last preparation second in a small field at Mahoning Valley March 5 over 1673m, 2.75 len behind Dr Schuster with 56kg at $4.90. On debut fourth of 8 at Finger Lakes July 24 2024 over 1106m, 6 len behind Five Aces carrying 55kg at $9.70. Should run well.
Last Starts 68 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 | 05/03/2026 | 17 | ALLOW 3U | $24,719.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | SP | Erik Barbaran | 56kg | 1:45.94 | 5-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $4.90 |
| 4/5 | 16/02/2026 | 55 | ALLOW 3U | $25,107.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | Victor R Fernandez | 56kg | 1:42.07 | 2-4-4 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $3.40 |
| 4/8 | 23/12/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $26,953.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | Heavy | Erik Barbaran | 57kg | 1:44.49 | 7-3-4 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $3.30 |
| 1/6 | 26/11/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $26,870.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | SP | Erik Barbaran | 56kg | 1:41.30 | 3-2-1 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $4.10 |
| 3/8 | 05/11/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $26,870.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 57kg | 1:45.45 | 7-6-3 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $3.60 |
| 1/7 | 07/10/2025 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $42,813.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | SP | Erik Barbaran | 54kg | 1:39.32 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $3.20 |