Thistledown Race 2 - Race 2 - Claiming
SHE GRINS (1) accounted for a maiden field over 1207m at Mahoning Valley (Dirt) last start, finishing 0.8 lengths ahead of the nearest rival. Angel I Diaz was in the saddle on that occasion and retains the mount. Can go right on with the job now. FALL IN LOVE (3) made progress last time out, finishing 7 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 1609m at Mahoning Valley after being in the firing line on the bend. Has her share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. THIS ONE'S FOR US (6) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1207m at Mahoning Valley, beaten 10 lengths into fifth. Perfectly placed and is sure to play a major role. RUBY RIVER (4) improved last start to finish third over 1207m at Mahoning Valley. Best efforts measure up so capable of another big run.

Jockey: Angel I. Diaz
Weight: 53kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently won by 0.8 len at Mahoning Valley April 7 over 1207m defeating Clearly Inish with 54.5kg at $2.80. Before that 2nd of 7 at Mahoning Valley on March 23 over 1106m, 6 len behind Al Mustaneera carrying 55.5kg at $14.40. Can easily finish right over the top of these.
Last Starts 43 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 | 07/04/2026 | 15 | MDN FM 3U | $35,371.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Good | Angel I Diaz | 54.5kg | 1:14.91 | 1-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.80 |
| 2/7 | 23/03/2026 | 31 | MDN F 3 | $34,129.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | M | Angel I Diaz | 55.5kg | 1:06.65 | 7-5-2 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $14.40 |
| 5/7 | 20/02/2026 | 58 | MDN CLM F 3 | $37,219.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Yolber Torres | 53kg | 1:43.56 | 4-6-5 | 7 |
| 11.5L | $3.20 |
| 4/7 | 24/12/2025 | 40 | MDN CLM F 2 | $44,410.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Yolber Torres | 52kg | 1:41.70 | 1-6-4 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $11.20 |
| 5/8 | 14/11/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM F 2 | $51,908.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Jonathan Ocasio | 53.5kg | 1:43.13 | 4-6-5 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $13.00 |
| 9/9 | 31/10/2025 | 42 | MDN CLM F 2 | $53,272.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jonathan Ocasio | 54.5kg | 1:35.65 | 7-9-9 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $22.10 |

Jockey: Jason Simpson
Weight: 54kgs
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Returns from a 61-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 7 at Mahoning Valley on March 19 over 1609m, 33 len behind Joropo with 56kg at $34. Before that 3rd in a small field at Mahoning Valley on February 25 over 1609m, 12 len behind Take Charge Candy carrying 56kg at $14.90. Needs to find extra to beat these.
Last Starts 62 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 | 19/03/2026 | 22 | CLM FM 3U | $20,506.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Fast | T Houghton | 56kg | 1:41.61 | 5-7-7 | 1 |
| 33.8L | $34.00 |
| 3/5 | 25/02/2026 | 34 | CLM FM 3U | $17,261.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | Jairo H Hernandez | 56kg | 1:44.12 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 12.5L | $14.90 |
| 4/8 | 22/01/2026 | 30 | CLM FM 3U | $21,824.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | Becerra Fernando Salazar | 56kg | 1:41.85 | 1-4-4 | 7 |
| 11.5L | $63.50 |
| 5/8 | 23/12/2025 | 13 | CLM FM 3U | $18,530.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | Heavy | Becerra Fernando Salazar | 56kg | 1:46.50 | 4-4-5 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $80.20 |
| 8/9 | 10/12/2025 | 76 | CLM FM 3U | $22,358.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Mauro Cedillo | 56kg | 1:13.45 | 8-9-8 | 8 |
| 15.8L | $111.60 |
| 1/6 | 25/09/2025 | 10 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $17,278.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Good | Mauro Cedillo | 56kg | 1:44.74 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $27.00 |

Jockey: Joshua J. Radosevich
Weight: 51.5kgs
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Comes here off a 48-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Mahoning Valley on April 1 over 1609m, 7 len behind Tiz Mia carrying 56kg at $3.50. The start before that ran last in a small field at Mahoning Valley on March 3 over 1609m, 38 len behind Creator Of Magic carrying 56kg at $9.30. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
Last Starts 49 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 | 01/04/2026 | 29 | CLM FM 3U | $17,613.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | SP | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | 1:41.12 | 6-2-2 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $3.50 |
| 6/6 | 03/03/2026 | 15 | ALLOW FM 3U | $36,376.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | 1:42.01 | 4-6-6 | 2 |
| 38.0L | $9.30 |
| 4/6 | 16/02/2026 | 26 | ALLOW FM 3U | $36,947.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | 1:13.86 | 6-4-4 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $3.70 |
| 1/8 | 21/01/2026 | 25 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $20,628.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SP | Angel I Diaz | 57kg | 1:12.90 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $1.60 |
| 5/12 | 27/12/2025 | 23 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $47,167.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Angel I Diaz | 55kg | 1:46.66 | 9-5-5 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $8.22 |
| 2/10 | 04/12/2025 | 24 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $35,222.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Samuel E Bermudez | 55kg | 1:38.25 | 9-3-2 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $2.91 |

Jockey: Anthony Rodriguez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Returns from a 43-day let-up. Last start in a small field at Mahoning Valley on April 6 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Miscreant carrying 56kg at $4.70. Before that 4th in a small field at Mahoning Valley on March 19 over 1207m, 11 len behind Scary Proposition carrying 56kg at $16.60. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Last Starts 44 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 | 06/04/2026 | 18 | CLM FM 3U | $17,613.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Good | Alexander Chavez | 56kg | 1:14.74 | 3-1-3 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $4.70 |
| 4/6 | 19/03/2026 | 14 | CLM FM 3U | $16,994.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Alexander Chavez | 56kg | 1:13.33 | 4-5-4 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $16.60 |
| 4/5 | 05/03/2026 | 15 | CLM FM 3U | $16,994.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SP | Alexander Chavez | 56kg | 1:13.85 | 1-4-4 | 4 |
| 18.0L | $14.60 |
| 7/8 | 18/02/2026 | 13 | CLM FM 3U | $20,827.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Alexander Chavez | 57kg | 1:15.50 | 6-7-7 | 2 |
| 20.3L | $18.60 |
| 1/7 | 05/02/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $14,979.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Alexander Chavez | 57kg | 1:14.00 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |
| 4/8 | 21/01/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $20,628.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SP | Becerra Fernando Salazar | 57kg | 1:12.90 | 2-3-4 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $19.30 |

Jockey: Mauro Cedillo
Weight: 54kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Comes off a 43 day let-up. First-up 3rd in a small field at Mahoning Valley on March 19 over 1207m, 6 len behind Scary Proposition with 56kg at $29.30. Second-up 2nd in a small field at Mahoning Valley on April 6 over 1207m, 1.5 len behind Miscreant carrying 56kg at $4.10. Good job last start and has top-three aspirations.
Last Starts 44 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 | 06/04/2026 | 18 | CLM FM 3U | $17,613.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Good | Mauro Cedillo | 56kg | 1:14.74 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $4.10 |
| 3/6 | 19/03/2026 | 171 | CLM FM 3U | $16,994.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Alejandro Gomez | 56kg | 1:13.33 | 6-3-3 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $29.30 |
| 7/7 | 29/09/2025 | 181 | CLM FM 3U | $18,043.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Joam S Toledo | 54kg | 1:12.86 | 2-7-7 | 5 |
| 17.3L | $50.90 |
| 3/7 | 01/04/2025 | 32 | CLM FM 3U | $19,329.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | M | Joam S Toledo | 56kg | 1:07.61 | 1-2-3 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $25.00 |
| 6/6 | 28/02/2025 | 52 | CLM FM 3U | $23,510.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Joam S Toledo | 56kg | 1:14.01 | 3-2-6 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $20.40 |
| 6/9 | 07/01/2025 | 107 | CLM FM 3U | $19,516.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | Fast | Joam S Toledo | 56kg | 1:06.36 | 4-6-6 | 1 |
| 17.0L | $72.70 |

Jockey: Noel Vigil
Weight: 52kgs
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Comes here off a 40-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 7 at Mahoning Valley on April 9 over 1207m, 10 len behind Hoof And Boots carrying 52.5kg at $21.30. The start before that 5th of 7 at Mahoning Valley on March 26 over 1207m, 21 len behind Dos Amores with 53.5kg at $26.20. Expected to finish much closer.
Last Starts 41 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 | 09/04/2026 | 14 | ALLOW FM 3U | $37,700.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Deshawn L Parker | 52.5kg | 1:13.53 | 1-4-5 | 7 |
| 10.1L | $21.30 |
| 5/7 | 26/03/2026 | 23 | ALLOW FM 3U | $36,376.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Deshawn L Parker | 53.5kg | 1:13.24 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 21.0L | $26.20 |
| 1/6 | 03/03/2026 | 11 | MDN FM 3U | $34,129.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Deshawn L Parker | 53.5kg | 1:16.26 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $2.30 |
| 8/9 | 20/02/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM F 3 | $52,247.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Martin Garcia | 54.5kg | 1:20.90 | 4-5-8 | 3 |
| 10.6L | $42.50 |
| 9/12 | 05/02/2026 | 24 | MDN CLM F 3 | $53,067.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Martin Garcia | 54.5kg | 1:13.12 | 5-5-9 | 7 |
| 16.3L | $21.46 |
| 3/8 | 12/01/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $36,323.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Deshawn L Parker | 53.5kg | 1:13.74 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 4.4L | $11.00 |