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Thistledown Race 4 - Race 4 - Starter Optional Claiming

ABSOLUTE MIRACLE (6) continued the good recent form when she finished just 0.1 lengths away in second last time out over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Sound record at this distance with three wins and five minor placings from 12 runs and is expected to be in the finish. CHESS NOT CHECKERS (1) went forward and gave a great sight before finishing third when resuming last time out over 1106m at this track (Dirt). Going up a level this time but she is up to the challenge. HOLIDAY LIGHTS (2) got the job done last start by 1.5 lengths at this track (Dirt) over 1106m. Excellent record here having never missed the placings in three starts, including two wins and one placing. Must be considered. DREAMING OF AUDREY (4) ran well below her best last time over 1609m at this track (Dirt), beaten 5 lengths into fourth at $3.30. Erik Barbaran who has scored on her five times retains the mount. Worth including in calculations.

Race Time:6:25 PM

Monday, May 25, 2026

Track:fast

Weather:OCAST

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1207m

Chess Not Checkers (1)11133343x3

Trainer: J L Radosevich 12 mths 48: 9-10-13

Jockey: Joshua J. Radosevich

Weight: 51.5kgs

7 yo Bay M

Sire: ASTERN (AUS)

Dam: WEALTHY SHIPMAN (USA)

Dam's Sire: Midshipman

Stats

Prize Money$290,392.00

Avg $$6,049.83

Win %18.75%

Place %66.67%

Career48: 9-10-13

Track13: 3-2-5

Distance12: 2-3-4

Tr / Dist6: 1-2-3

1st Up5: 0-1-2

2nd Up4: 0-2-0

Firm35: 7-9-7

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic7: 2-2-1

Comments

Second run back. First-up after six months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at this track on May 2 over 1106m, 1.5 len behind Miss Foxann with 51.5kg at $2.90. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at this track on July 16 2024 over 1609m, 16 len behind Princess Halime carrying 54kg at $13. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.

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
3/7	02/05/2026	166	CLM FM 3U	$17,598.00	Thistledown	1106m	M	Joshua J Radosevich	51.5kg	1:06.12	3-3-3	3	1. Miss Foxann 2. Remember Me 3. Chess Not Checkers	1.5L	$2.90
3/8	17/11/2025	13	ALLOW FM 3U	$26,870.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	Jose A Bracho	56kg	1:12.65	7-2-3	2	1. Absolute Miracle 2. Fast N Happy 3. Chess Not Checkers	3.8L	$14.50
4/7	04/11/2025	41	ALLOW FM 3U	$26,870.00	Mahoning Valley	1673m	Fast	Jose A Bracho	56kg	1:45.70	6-4-4	6	1. Dreaming Of Audrey 2. Gracie Dance 3. Maliced	9.3L	$13.40
3/4	24/09/2025	42	HCP FM 3U	$30,581.00	Thistledown	1207m	M	Jose A Bracho	54kg	1:11.83	2-3-3	4	1. Big Ginger 2. Absolute Miracle 3. Chess Not Checkers	4.5L	$5.90
3/6	13/08/2025	29	HCP FM 3U	$31,008.00	Thistledown	1207m	Good	Jose A Bracho	55kg	1:11.81	6-3-3	3	1. Dance Step 2. Not Today 3. Chess Not Checkers	3.6L	$2.30
3/7	15/07/2025	19	HCP FM 3U	$33,180.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Jose A Bracho	56kg	1:10.87	6-3-3	1	1. Austrian Navy 2. Big Ginger 3. Chess Not Checkers	6.8L	$9.10

Holiday Lights (2)32x2x13411

Trainer: Saul M Morales 12 mths 19: 5-5-3

Jockey: Alexander Chavez

Weight: 56kgs

5 yo Bay M

Sire: HOLIDAY PROMISE (USA)

Dam: SWEETASNAILS (USA)

Dam's Sire: Put It Back

Stats

Prize Money$107,396.00

Avg $$5,652.42

Win %26.32%

Place %68.42%

Career19: 5-5-3

Track3: 2-1-0

Distance8: 2-2-1

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up4: 1-2-0

2nd Up3: 0-1-1

Firm12: 3-3-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by 1.5 len at this track May 5 over 1106m defeating Crackle with 56kg at $5.60. Before that ran on from midfield and won by 2.25 len at this track April 22 over 1106m defeating Blazing Zenna carrying 55kg at $1.70. Can take this out.

Last Starts 20 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	05/05/2026	13	CLM FM 3U	$20,112.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	Alexander Chavez	56kg	1:06.34	5-1-1	1	1. Holiday Lights 2. Crackle 3. Pounds In Town	1.5L	$5.60
1/5	22/04/2026	23	CLM FM 3U	$18,341.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	Alexander Chavez	55kg	1:06.32	2-1-1	4	1. Holiday Lights 2. Blazing Zenna 3. D' Kitten	2.3L	$1.70
4/5	30/03/2026	17	CLM FM 3U	$20,927.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Fast	Becerra Fernando Salazar	57kg	1:41.53	5-5-4	3	1. Dame Maude Chardin 2. Star Ella 3. My Fine Aquiline	12.3L	$5.50
3/5	13/03/2026	9	CLM FM 3U	$20,927.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Good	Alejandro Gomez	57kg	1:13.88	5-4-3	3	1. Pounds In Town 2. Dame Maude Chardin 3. Holiday Lights	5.3L	$5.70
1/8	04/03/2026	148	CLM FM 3U	$17,135.00	Mahoning Valley	1106m	M	Alejandro Gomez	56kg	1:07.43	4-1-1	8	1. Holiday Lights 2. Starcourt 3. Judy Elaine	1.5L	$3.80
2/6	07/10/2025	174	CLM FM 3U	$21,407.00	Thistledown	1106m	SP	Victor R Fernandez	54kg	1:05.58	6-2-2	2	1. Grey Market 2. Holiday Lights 3. Shieldmewithprayer	3.3L	$5.10

Gracie Dance (3)1243256141

Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett 12 mths 41: 7-6-9

Jockey: Fernando Salazar Becerra

Weight: 54kgs

6 yo Dark Bay/Brown M

Sire: SUPER SAVER (USA)

Dam: SALAD MOOD (USA)

Dam's Sire: Malibu Moon

Stats

Prize Money$207,101.00

Avg $$5,051.24

Win %17.07%

Place %53.66%

Career41: 7-6-9

Track23: 5-3-6

Distance14: 1-1-3

Tr / Dist6: 0-1-2

1st Up3: 0-0-2

2nd Up3: 1-0-1

Firm31: 6-5-7

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic1: 0-0-0

Comments

Form hard to fault. Last start came from midfield and won by 6 len at this track May 6 over 1609m defeating Sicilian Style Two with 55kg at $3.70. The race before that 4th in a small field at this track on April 20 over 1106m, 8 len behind One Smokin' Rita with 56kg at $37. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.

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
1/6	06/05/2026	16	CLM FM 3U	$22,765.00	Thistledown	1609m	M	Erik Barbaran	55kg	1:41.34	3-1-1	2	1. Gracie Dance 2. Sicilian Style Two 3. Sacred Connection	6.3L	$3.70
4/6	20/04/2026	20	HCP FM 3U	$31,587.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	Alexis Centeno	56kg	1:05.32	2-6-4	5	1. One Smokin' Rita 2. Absolute Miracle 3. Honey Bella	8.3L	$37.00
1/4	31/03/2026	27	CLM FM 3U	$22,416.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Fast	J Skerrett	54kg	1:43.52	1-2-1	3	1. Gracie Dance 2. Wicca Wisdom 3. Tall Girl	0.5L	$4.90
6/7	04/03/2026	13	ALLOW FM 3U	$24,719.00	Mahoning Valley	1673m	M	C Keiser	56kg	1:46.06	4-6-6	4	1. Dreaming Of Audrey 2. Late Nite Lizzie 3. Tiz Independence	22.3L	$17.60
5/8	19/02/2026	36	ALLOW FM 3U	$25,107.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	M	C Keiser	56kg	1:43.50	3-7-5	6	1. Shieldmewithprayer 2. Absolute Miracle 3. Dreaming Of Audrey	8.6L	$19.80
2/8	14/01/2026	23	ALLOW FM 3U	$26,308.00	Mahoning Valley	1673m	M	J Skerrett	54kg	1:45.89	2-5-2	3	1. Goshen 2. Gracie Dance 3. Dreaming Of Audrey	1.3L	$17.20

Dreaming Of Audrey (4)3111433134

Trainer: J L Radosevich (Levin)12 mths 59: 12-11-13

Jockey: Erik Barbaran

Weight: 54kgs

8 yo Bay M

Sire: FIELD COMMISSION (CAN)

Dam: DASH IT DREAMER (USA)

Dam's Sire: Kiridashi

Stats

Prize Money$364,388.00

Avg $$6,176.07

Win %20.34%

Place %61.02%

Career59: 12-11-13

Track8: 1-3-2

Distance7: 1-0-3

Tr / Dist2: 0-0-1

1st Up6: 0-1-2

2nd Up6: 0-1-2

Firm44: 7-9-6

Good2: 1-0-1

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic22: 4-6-3

Comments

Racing well recently. Most recently in a small field at this track on May 7 over 1609m, 5 len behind Shieldmewithprayer with 54kg at $3.30. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Mahoning Valley on April 8 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Canadian Bear with 56kg at $4.40. Better than that recent plain performance suggests.

Last Starts 18 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/5	07/05/2026	29	HCP FM 3U	$27,933.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Erik Barbaran	54kg	1:40.02	1-4-4	4	1. Shieldmewithprayer 2. Goshen 3. Calisue	5.1L	$3.30
3/7	08/04/2026	35	ALLOW FM 3U	$38,428.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Fast	Erik Barbaran	56kg	1:40.50	3-2-3	6	1. Canadian Bear 2. Goshen 3. Dreaming Of Audrey	2.3L	$4.40
1/7	04/03/2026	13	ALLOW FM 3U	$24,719.00	Mahoning Valley	1673m	M	Erik Barbaran	56kg	1:46.06	2-1-1	5	1. Dreaming Of Audrey 2. Late Nite Lizzie 3. Tiz Independence	10.8L	$5.40
3/8	19/02/2026	36	ALLOW FM 3U	$25,107.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	M	Erik Barbaran	56kg	1:43.50	1-3-3	8	1. Shieldmewithprayer 2. Absolute Miracle 3. Dreaming Of Audrey	0.8L	$3.70
3/8	14/01/2026	23	ALLOW FM 3U	$26,308.00	Mahoning Valley	1673m	M	Erik Barbaran	56kg	1:45.89	4-2-3	5	1. Goshen 2. Gracie Dance 3. Dreaming Of Audrey	2.0L	$2.50
4/5	22/12/2025	48	ALLOW FM 3U	$26,953.00	Mahoning Valley	1673m	Heavy	Erik Barbaran	56kg	1:44.02	2-3-4	1	1. Shamu 2. Redwhiteandtacos 3. Gracie Dance	9.8L	$1.20

Magic Palace (5)541434468x

Trainer: Raquel A Castro (USA)12 mths 32: 5-4-3

Jockey: Brandon Tapara

Weight: 54kgs

7 yo Bay M

Sire: PALACE MALICE (USA)

Dam: THATBOSSANOVASOUND (USA)

Dam's Sire: Blame

Stats

Prize Money$196,133.00

Avg $$6,129.16

Win %15.63%

Place %37.50%

Career32: 5-4-3

Track15: 2-2-2

Distance4: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist2: 0-0-0

1st Up4: 0-0-1

2nd Up3: 0-2-0

Firm22: 3-2-3

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Mahoning Valley November 25 over 1609m, 18 len behind Liam's Lass carrying 56kg at $27. Previously first up; second last of 7 at Mahoning Valley December 23 2024 over 1609m, 11 len behind Maliced carrying 56kg at $9.90. Others make more appeal.

Last Starts 181 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	25/11/2025	27	CLM FM 3U	$26,870.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	SP	Luis Raul Rivera	56kg	1:41.19	5-6-8	6	1. Liam's Lass 2. Beautiful Mandate 3. Sacred Connection	18.6L	$27.00
6/8	29/10/2025	27	CLM FM 3U	$33,486.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Fast	Becerra Fernando Salazar	56kg	1:41.71	2-7-6	3	1. Sacred Connection 2. Candymonium 3. So Far So Good	20.5L	$14.70
4/5	02/10/2025	9	HCP FM 3U	$36,086.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Becerra Fernando Salazar	54kg	1:39.64	5-4-4	2	1. Sadie The Goat 2. Miranda's Rocky 3. Liberty Belle	13.3L	$39.10
4/6	23/09/2025	34	CLM FM 3U	$26,758.00	Thistledown	1609m	Good	Becerra Fernando Salazar	56kg	1:41.04	6-4-4	1	1. Liam's Lass 2. Divine Fashion 3. Candymonium	8.0L	$6.60
3/6	20/08/2025	34	HCP FM 3U	$36,589.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Becerra Fernando Salazar	55kg	1:38.71	5-4-3	4	1. Sadie The Goat 2. Cloud Storage 3. Magic Palace	15.0L	$68.10
4/5	17/07/2025	15	HCP FM 3U	$36,086.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	I J Rosendo	56kg	1:39.71	4-3-4	1	1. Sadie The Goat 2. Miranda's Rocky 3. Elodine	22.0L	$25.40

Absolute Miracle (6)1221127222

Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett (USA)12 mths 20: 5-6-1

Jockey: Jefferson Skerrett

Weight: 51.5kgs

5 yo Chestnut M

Sire: AUDIBLE (USA)

Dam: SPEIGHTLASS (USA)

Dam's Sire: Speightstown

Stats

Prize Money$158,087.00

Avg $$7,904.35

Win %25.00%

Place %60.00%

Career20: 5-6-1

Track4: 1-3-0

Distance12: 3-4-1

Tr / Dist3: 1-2-0

1st Up4: 1-0-0

2nd Up3: 1-1-0

Firm12: 3-3-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft1: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track on May 6 over 1207m, 0.1 len behind One Smokin' Rita with 54kg at $1.80. Before that 2nd in a small field at this track on April 20 over 1106m, 0.5 len behind One Smokin' Rita with 51.5kg at $2.10. With a little improvement can take this out.

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
2/5	06/05/2026	16	HCP FM 3U	$30,307.00	Thistledown	1207m	M	Victor R Fernandez	54kg	1:12.44	3-5-2	1	1. One Smokin' Rita 2. Absolute Miracle 3. Hartful Hope	0.1L	$1.80
2/6	20/04/2026	21	HCP FM 3U	$31,587.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	J Skerrett	51.5kg	1:05.32	4-3-2	2	1. One Smokin' Rita 2. Absolute Miracle 3. Honey Bella	0.5L	$2.10
2/6	30/03/2026	26	ALLOW FM 3U	$37,079.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	J Skerrett	54kg	1:12.90	5-1-2	1	1. Popstyle 2. Absolute Miracle 3. Goshen	0.3L	$2.90
7/7	04/03/2026	13	ALLOW FM 3U	$24,719.00	Mahoning Valley	1673m	M	J Skerrett	54kg	1:46.06	7-7-7	7	1. Dreaming Of Audrey 2. Late Nite Lizzie 3. Tiz Independence	23.8L	$1.70
2/8	19/02/2026	44	ALLOW FM 3U	$25,107.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	M	J Skerrett	54kg	1:43.50	6-1-2	5	1. Shieldmewithprayer 2. Absolute Miracle 3. Dreaming Of Audrey	0.1L	$1.60
1/8	06/01/2026	50	ALLOW FM 3U	$26,308.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	SP	Victor R Fernandez	56kg	1:11.93	2-1-1	7	1. Absolute Miracle 2. Big Ginger 3. Goshen	8.0L	$1.50

Mali Bali (7)1215261326

Trainer: Saul M Morales 12 mths 46: 7-15-6

Jockey: Carlos Martinez

Weight: 51.5kgs

6 yo Dark Bay/Brown M

Sire: BAL A BALI (BRZ)

Dam: ANNA CREEK (USA)

Dam's Sire: Lonhro

Stats

Prize Money$168,125.00

Avg $$3,654.89

Win %15.22%

Place %60.87%

Career46: 7-15-6

Track16: 3-5-2

Distance25: 4-9-4

Tr / Dist9: 2-3-1

1st Up1: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm35: 5-11-5

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic2: 0-1-0

Comments

Comes off a 55 day let-up. Most recently ran last in a small field at Mahoning Valley on March 31 over 1207m, 13 len behind Right Trappe with 56kg at $3.40. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Mahoning Valley on March 16 over 1106m, 2.25 len behind O Shaughesey carrying 56kg at $4.90. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.

Last Starts 55 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	31/03/2026	15	CLM FM 3U	$22,416.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	Becerra Fernando Salazar	56kg	1:13.00	1-6-6	6	1. Right Trappe 2. Remember Me 3. Thirsty Accountant	13.0L	$3.40
2/6	16/03/2026	14	CLM FM 3U	$21,629.00	Mahoning Valley	1106m	M	Becerra Fernando Salazar	56kg	1:07.54	2-4-2	6	1. O Shaughesey 2. Mali Bali 3. Remember Me	2.3L	$4.90
3/6	02/03/2026	29	CLM FM 3U	$21,629.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	Becerra Fernando Salazar	56kg	1:14.53	4-4-3	1	1. G'day Lady 2. Remember Me 3. Mali Bali	5.3L	$2.90
1/6	01/02/2026	39	CLM FM 3U	$21,629.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	SP	J Skerrett	54kg	1:12.80	2-1-1	2	1. Mali Bali 2. Maliced 3. Grace And Glory	1.0L	$4.90
6/7	24/12/2025	16	CLM FM 3U	$23,583.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Becerra Fernando Salazar	56kg	1:13.86	3-6-6	5	1. Bo Runkle 2. Remember Me 3. Save The Flag	6.8L	$2.80
2/10	08/12/2025	21	CLM FM 3U	$23,583.00	Mahoning Valley	1106m	Fast	Becerra Fernando Salazar	56kg	1:06.84	7-5-2	3	1. Remember Me 2. Mali Bali 3. Princessofthenorth	1.8L	$3.50