Thistledown Race 2 - Race 2 - Maiden Claiming
VANADIUM (3) returns after three-and-a-half months in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a sixth over 1609m at Mahoning Valley (Dirt). Has ability and sure to prove tough to beat. MO MO LIGHTNING (5) turned in a nice run last time to finish third over 1207m at this track. Looks well placed so expect another big run. INDY'S HOPE (4) is a 17-start maiden who finished fifth at his most recent outing over 1207m at this track (Dirt) after he got a long way back in the run. Worth including in this suitable contest. PYRAMID SCHEME (2) was out of the money on debut two runs back then again missed the frame last start when she was never in contention over 1207m at Mahoning Valley, beaten 41 lengths into tenth. Faces an easier assignment so she will be hard to beat.

Jockey: Noel Vigil
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 10 at this track on May 13 over 1207m, 18 len behind Rivers Of Wealth carrying 54kg at $58.60. Before that second last of 10 at this track on April 28 over 1106m, 17 len behind Boaz carrying 54.5kg at $95.40. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 13/05/2026 | 15 | MDN 3U | $47,346.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Rocco Bowen | 54kg | 1:14.02 | 5-8-9 | 2 |
| 18.7L | $58.60 |
| 9/10 | 28/04/2026 | 26 | MDN 3U | $49,345.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Angel I Diaz | 54.5kg | 1:07.64 | 1-10-9 | 10 |
| 17.0L | $95.40 |
| 10/10 | 02/04/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $46,288.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Angel I Diaz | 54.5kg | 1:13.32 | 10-9-10 | 1 |
| 26.0L | $35.10 |

Jockey: Erik Barbaran
Weight: 51.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Lining up for just third start. At debut, got back early 6th of 8 at Mahoning Valley on March 18 over 1207m, 11 len behind Mandalay Sky carrying 53.5kg at $7. Second-up second last of 11 at Mahoning Valley on April 1 over 1207m, 41 len behind Jasper Maximus with 53.5kg at $23.70. Has the ability to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 01/04/2026 | 14 | MDN FM 3U | $46,288.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SP | Erik Barbaran | 53.5kg | 1:12.24 | 10-10-10 | 1 |
| 41.1L | $23.70 |
| 6/8 | 18/03/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $44,663.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 53.5kg | 1:13.00 | 8-7-6 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Chelsey Keiser
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at Mahoning Valley February 16 over 1609m, 36 len behind Docs Legend with 57kg at $28.40. Previously first up; fifth of 8 at Mahoning Valley December 16 over 1207m, 25 len behind Onirico with 57kg at $22.10. Could prove too smart for these.
Last Starts 94 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 | 16/02/2026 | 62 | MDN 3U | $45,364.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | Angel I Diaz | 57kg | 1:45.27 | 4-6-6 | 6 |
| 36.5L | $28.40 |
| 5/8 | 16/12/2025 | 92 | MDN 3U | $48,698.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Good | Angel I Diaz | 57kg | 1:12.22 | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 25.0L | $22.10 |
| 7/7 | 15/09/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $54,740.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | N Vigil | 56kg | 1:11.43 | 5-7-7 | 5 |
| 28.6L | $38.60 |
| 1/6 | 01/09/2025 | 11 | MDN 3U | $51,835.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | 1:42.98 | 1-1-D1 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $35.90 |
| 6/6 | 21/08/2025 | 14 | MDN 3U | $52,558.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Good | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | 1:12.79 | 3-6-6 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $45.10 |
| 6/7 | 07/08/2025 | 44 | MDN 3U | $52,558.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | R A Perez | 56kg | 1:12.49 | 1-6-6 | 7 |
| 14.6L | $102.60 |

Jockey: David J. Haldar
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last in a small field at this track on April 28 over 1207m, 8 len behind Beat The Buzzer with 56kg at $48.40. Before that ran last of 9 at Mahoning Valley on March 18 over 1609m, 40 len behind Party Boy with 57kg at $38.10. Nice effort last time so worth following up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 28/04/2026 | 41 | MDN CLM 3U | $29,549.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | David J Haldar | 56kg | 1:13.66 | 1-6-5 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $48.40 |
| 9/9 | 18/03/2026 | 22 | MDN 3U | $44,663.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Fast | C Keiser | 57kg | 1:42.21 | 2-9-9 | 4 |
| 40.6L | $38.10 |
| 6/10 | 24/02/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $22,967.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Good | C Keiser | 57kg | 1:15.19 | 8-8-6 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $11.40 |
| 7/8 | 09/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $45,364.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | C Keiser | 57kg | 1:13.60 | 6-7-7 | 2 |
| 23.8L | $13.60 |
| 6/9 | 12/01/2026 | 292 | MDN 3U | $47,534.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | C Keiser | 57kg | 1:13.91 | 1-7-6 | 9 |
| 17.8L | $11.30 |
| 2/8 | 26/03/2025 | 14 | MDN 3U | $50,396.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | David J Haldar | 57kg | 1:15.24 | 6-2-2 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $27.40 |

Jockey: Mauro Cedillo
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 8th of 10 at Mahoning Valley on April 6 over 1207m, 14 len behind Machico Madeira carrying 54kg at $32.10. Second run from a spell 3rd in a small field at this track on April 28 over 1207m, 6 len behind Beat The Buzzer carrying 55kg at $15. Has the ability to be in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 28/04/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $29,549.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Mauro Cedillo | 55kg | 1:13.66 | 5-4-3 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 06/04/2026 | 118 | MDN 3U | $46,288.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Good | Mauro Cedillo | 54kg | 1:14.12 | 5-8-8 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $32.10 |
| 7/8 | 09/12/2025 | 33 | MDN 2 | $48,698.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Luis Tapara | 55.5kg | 1:14.60 | 3-8-7 | 6 |
| 16.3L | $28.10 |
| 9/10 | 06/11/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $48,550.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Angel I Diaz | 55.5kg | 1:14.91 | 2-9-9 | 9 |
| 21.0L | $26.90 |
| 7/7 | 03/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $51,835.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Yan Aviles | 53.5kg | 1:07.64 | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Jerome J. Innis
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 11 at this track on May 13 over 1207m, 14 len behind Kettle Coalmine with 54kg at $103.90. The run before that 7th of 10 at Mahoning Valley on April 2 over 1207m, 16 len behind Triangulo Rojo carrying 53.5kg at $93.30. Watch for a big final furlong.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 13/05/2026 | 41 | MDN 3U | $47,346.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Jerome J Innis | 54kg | 1:13.80 | 11-8-7 | 7 |
| 14.5L | $103.90 |
| 7/10 | 02/04/2026 | 15 | MDN 3U | $46,288.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Jason Simpson | 53.5kg | 1:13.32 | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 16.8L | $93.30 |
| 7/9 | 18/03/2026 | 22 | MDN 3U | $44,663.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Fast | L A Batista | 53.5kg | 1:42.21 | 5-7-7 | 7 |
| 19.9L | $38.00 |
| 8/11 | 24/02/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $45,364.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Good | C Keiser | 55.5kg | 1:15.29 | 6-8-8 | 2 |
| 13.0L | $55.00 |
| 6/7 | 09/02/2026 | 48 | MDN 3 | $45,364.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Good | Rocco Bowen | 55.5kg | 1:13.79 | 4-7-6 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $18.90 |
| 7/8 | 23/12/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $48,698.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Heavy | Rocco Bowen | 55.5kg | 1:14.65 | 3-8-7 | 4 |
| 16.3L | $16.00 |