Thistledown Race 1 - Race 1 - Claiming
TYSON'S LIL' STAR (4) was always forward and boxed on to finish second over 1207m at this track (Dirt) last time. Has a good record here at this journey. Likely to go forward from a nice draw. Leading contender. PROFESSOR NICK (6) finds it hard to win with two victories from 20 starts. Did a good job last start to finish third over 1207m at Mahoning Valley, beaten 6 lengths. Likely contender with strong prospects. DIXIE'S MEMORY (2) returns from a layoff of six-and-a-half months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1207m at this track. Sure to make his presence felt. SADIE'S GHOST (7) is back at the races for the first time since October 25. Scored over 1106m at this track to launch the last campaign. Comes here with definite top-three claims.

Jockey: Alexander Chavez
Weight: 54kgs
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Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Last start 3rd in a small field at Mahoning Valley on April 10 over 1207m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind A Ok carrying 56kg at $15.10. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Mahoning Valley on April 2 over 1609m, 3 len behind Lucky's Prize with 56kg at $2.20. Recent form not good enough.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | ALLOW 3U | $37,700.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Heavy | Alexander Chavez | 56kg | 1:13.07 | 6-3-3 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $15.10 |
| 2/4 | 02/04/2026 | 30 | ALLOW 3U | $49,054.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | Alexander Chavez | 56kg | 1:42.35 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $2.20 |
| 2/8 | 03/03/2026 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $47,331.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | Alexander Chavez | 56kg | 1:43.76 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $13.60 |
| 2/8 | 05/02/2026 | 47 | ALLOW 3U | $48,074.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | Alexander Chavez | 56kg | 1:41.86 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $9.60 |
| 6/8 | 20/12/2025 | 16 | ALLOW 3U | $51,608.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Heavy | Alexander Chavez | 56kg | 1:39.18 | 2-5-6 | 7 |
| 17.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 04/12/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $51,608.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Alexander Chavez | 56kg | 1:15.04 | 9-4-3 | 7 |
| 2.6L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Jose A. Bracho
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Not seen since he finished last in a small field at Mahoning Valley November 3 over 1609m, 8 len behind Finally Friday carrying 55.5kg at $9.20. On debut third of 12 at this track June 21 over 1207m, 8 len behind River Bye carrying 54kg at $14.90. Winning hope.
Last Starts 190 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 | 03/11/2025 | 25 | ALLOW 3U | $53,588.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Fast | Jose A Bracho | 55.5kg | 1:43.18 | 5-6-6 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $9.20 |
| 4/8 | 09/10/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $48,706.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Yan Aviles | 53kg | 1:12.51 | 7-4-4 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $9.30 |
| 3/6 | 25/09/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $48,930.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Good | Jose A Bracho | 54kg | 1:12.59 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $5.70 |
| 1/5 | 03/09/2025 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $54,740.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Jose A Bracho | 54kg | 1:07.23 | 3-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.50 |
| 3/8 | 11/08/2025 | 33 | ALLOW 3U | $55,504.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Jose A Bracho | 54kg | 1:12.60 | 1-2-3 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $1.80 |
| 1/6 | 09/07/2025 | 18 | MDN 3U | $51,835.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Jose A Bracho | 54kg | 1:13.27 | 5-1-1 | 1 |
| 16.0L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Luis Raul Rivera
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 9 at this track on April 21 over 1207m, 10 len behind Cowgirlsluvme carrying 54kg at $4.30. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; scored a big 3.5 len win at Mahoning Valley April 2 over 1207m defeating Dr Spirito with 53.5kg at $8.40. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 21/04/2026 | 19 | CLM 3U | $46,579.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Luis Raul Rivera | 54kg | 1:11.78 | 6-4-6 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $4.30 |
| 1/6 | 02/04/2026 | 17 | ALLOW 3U | $49,054.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Luis Raul Rivera | 53.5kg | 1:12.37 | 3-2-1 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $8.40 |
| 5/5 | 16/03/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 3 | $57,444.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | M | Erik Barbaran | 53.5kg | 1:07.37 | 2-5-5 | 3 |
| 49.8L | $5.40 |
| 1/7 | 09/02/2026 | 81 | MDN 3 | $45,364.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Good | Luis Raul Rivera | 55.5kg | 1:13.79 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $1.50 |
| 2/11 | 20/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $48,550.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Good | Luis Raul Rivera | 55.5kg | 1:15.06 | 8-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $8.90 |

Jockey: Luis Antonio Gonzalez
Weight: 54kgs
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Second run back. First-up after eight months 2nd of 9 at this track on April 21 over 1207m, 0.3 len behind Cowgirlsluvme carrying 54kg at $1.90. Previously second-up favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track August 12 over 1207m defeating Run Vinicius with 54kg at $1.05. Strong winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 21/04/2026 | 230 | CLM 3U | $46,579.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Luis A Gonzalez | 54kg | 1:11.78 | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $1.90 |
| 1/5 | 03/09/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $54,740.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Luis A Gonzalez | 54kg | 1:05.46 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $1.30 |
| 1/9 | 12/08/2025 | 52 | MDN 3U | $52,558.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Luis A Gonzalez | 54kg | 1:12.05 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $1.05 |
| 2/12 | 21/06/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $52,722.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Luis A Gonzalez | 54kg | 1:12.83 | 3-2-2 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $7.70 |

Jockey: Angel I. Diaz
Weight: 55kgs
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Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Last start came from midfield and won by 3 len at Mahoning Valley April 2 over 1609m defeating Duo carrying 56kg at $2.80. The start before that 5th of 7 at Mahoning Valley on March 18 over 1207m, 7 len behind Plum Tuff carrying 56kg at $4.20. Fully tested.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 02/04/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $49,054.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | 1:42.35 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $2.80 |
| 5/7 | 18/03/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $47,331.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | 1:12.07 | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $4.20 |
| 5/8 | 03/03/2026 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $47,331.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | 1:43.76 | 7-5-5 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $3.90 |
| 3/8 | 05/02/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $48,074.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | 1:41.86 | 6-2-3 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $1.50 |
| 2/8 | 14/01/2026 | 25 | ALLOW 3U | $50,374.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | 1:13.08 | 4-4-2 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 20/12/2025 | 39 | ALLOW 3U | $51,608.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Heavy | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | 1:39.18 | 6-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $28.40 |

Jockey: Victor R. Fernandez
Weight: 54kgs
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Comments
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 34-day let-up. Most recently eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Mahoning Valley on April 9 over 1207m, 6 len behind Glory Reigns with 56kg at $2.60. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Mahoning Valley on March 25 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Judy's Comet with 56kg at $4.60. Plenty to like about his prospects.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 09/04/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $51,092.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Victor R Fernandez | 56kg | 1:13.67 | 5-5-3 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $2.60 |
| 3/6 | 25/03/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $49,298.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Fast | Victor R Fernandez | 56kg | 1:41.58 | 1-2-3 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.60 |
| 3/4 | 10/03/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $49,298.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Victor R Fernandez | 56kg | 1:14.19 | 2-3-3 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $2.00 |
| 2/6 | 04/02/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $50,071.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Victor R Fernandez | 56kg | 1:12.05 | 5-3-2 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $15.60 |
| 5/8 | 22/01/2026 | 17 | ALLOW 3U | $52,466.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Victor R Fernandez | 56kg | 1:12.56 | 7-7-5 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $27.30 |
| 5/7 | 05/01/2026 | 32 | ALLOW 3U | $52,466.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Victor R Fernandez | 56kg | 1:11.59 | 1-3-5 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $13.10 |

Jockey: T. D. Houghton
Weight: 54kgs
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Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign post a big 7 len win. Mahoning Valley October 25 over 1207m defeating Heza Pistol carrying 55kg at $1.60. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 8 len win. This track August 29 over 1106m defeating Shadow Strike carrying 53.5kg at $2. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 199 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 25/10/2025 | 16 | ALLOW 3U | $51,294.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Anthony Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:12.34 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $1.60 |
| 2/8 | 09/10/2025 | 24 | CLM 3U | $48,706.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | David J Haldar | 54kg | 1:12.51 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $5.90 |
| 4/6 | 15/09/2025 | 17 | ALLOW 3U | $54,740.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Anthony Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:11.64 | 4-1-4 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $3.70 |
| 1/6 | 29/08/2025 | 107 | MDN 3U | $52,558.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Anthony Rodriguez | 53.5kg | 1:06.20 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $2.00 |
| 4/9 | 14/05/2025 | 15 | MDN 3U | $52,969.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Javier Tavares | 54kg | 1:14.42 | 7-5-4 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $5.60 |
| 6/8 | 29/04/2025 | 183 | MDN 3U | $54,153.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Javier Tavares | 54kg | 1:08.04 | 4-2-6 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Christian P. Pilares
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after seven months ran last of 7 at this track on April 23 over 1106m, 16 len behind Rico Suave with 54kg at $9. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at this track on August 12 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Tyson's Lil' Star carrying 54kg at $16.70. Needs to do a lot more.
Last Starts 19 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 | 23/04/2026 | 197 | ALLOW 3U | $55,895.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | C P Pilares | 54kg | 1:05.28 | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/10/2025 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $54,490.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Good | C P Pilares | 53.5kg | 1:42.85 | 6-3-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.70 |
| 1/8 | 28/08/2025 | 16 | MDN 3U | $52,558.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | C P Pilares | 54kg | 1:43.30 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.20 |
| 2/9 | 12/08/2025 | 53 | MDN 3U | $52,558.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | C P Pilares | 54kg | 1:12.05 | 3-2-2 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $16.70 |
| 3/5 | 20/06/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $35,770.00 | Belterra Park | 1673m | Fast | C P Pilares | 55kg | 1:46.49 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $30.20 |

Jockey: Luis Alberto Batista
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 9 at this track on April 21 over 1207m, 7 len behind Cowgirlsluvme carrying 54kg at $33.20. The start before that second last in a small field at Mahoning Valley on March 25 over 1609m, 6 len behind Judy's Comet with 56kg at $22.90. Fully tested on his recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 21/04/2026 | 27 | CLM 3U | $46,579.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | L A Batista | 54kg | 1:11.78 | 7-6-4 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $33.20 |
| 5/6 | 25/03/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $49,298.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Fast | L A Batista | 56kg | 1:41.58 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $22.90 |
| 5/6 | 10/03/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $49,298.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | L A Batista | 57kg | 1:12.50 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 15.3L | $18.40 |
| 1/8 | 16/02/2026 | 11 | ALLOW 3U | $48,074.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | L A Batista | 56kg | 1:15.78 | 7-3-1 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $8.30 |
| 7/8 | 05/02/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $48,074.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | Elijah Greenidge | 54kg | 1:41.86 | 2-4-D6 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $16.70 |
| 3/8 | 14/01/2026 | 25 | ALLOW 3U | $50,374.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Elijah Greenidge | 56kg | 1:13.08 | 6-3-3 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Erik Barbaran
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fourth of 7 at Mahoning Valley November 18 over 1207m, 6 len behind Shadow Strike carrying 56kg at $11. First up last campaign fifth of 8 at Mahoning Valley March 18 2025 over 1207m, 15 len behind Playing For Keeps with 56kg at $18.30. Other runners rate better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 18/11/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $53,588.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 56kg | 1:13.30 | 7-4-4 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/6 | 03/11/2025 | 25 | ALLOW 3U | $53,588.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 56kg | 1:43.18 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $7.10 |
| 3/8 | 09/10/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $48,706.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 54kg | 1:12.51 | 8-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $5.70 |
| 2/6 | 25/09/2025 | 24 | CLM 3U | $48,930.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Good | Erik Barbaran | 54kg | 1:12.59 | 6-2-2 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $5.20 |
| 3/5 | 01/09/2025 | 19 | CLM 3U | $48,930.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Alexander Chavez | 54kg | 1:11.86 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $6.40 |
| 2/6 | 13/08/2025 | 30 | CLM 3U | $49,612.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Good | Alexander Chavez | 54kg | 1:41.09 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $5.30 |