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Thistledown Race 3 - Race 3 - Claiming

BALKI BARTOKOMOUS (4) is close to a win after a string of recent placings, the latest when third over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Genuine performer so this is his chance to grab that elusive victory. HE'S MY BOY (2) is usually thereabouts but finds it hard to win, with only one victory from 16 starts. Did a good job last start to finish second over 1207m at this track, beaten 1.3 lengths. Placed to advantage and can make his presence felt. HIDDEN HEART (1) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start when he was always well out of his ground over 1106m at this track, beaten 6 lengths into fifth. Finds a nice race and can play a significant role. DONALD'S NATION (3) was beaten 4.5 lengths into fourth in a 1207m contest at this track at his latest appearance. Has his share of talent and is a top-three prospect.

Race Time:5:54 PM

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Track:Firm

Weather:FINE

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1207m

Hidden Heart (1)3894889655

Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett 12 mths 29: 1-6-1

Jockey: Jefferson Skerrett

Weight: 51.5kgs

6 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: ANIMO DE VALEROSO (USA)

Dam: PRECOCIOUS (USA)

Dam's Sire: Exploit

Stats

Prize Money$85,465.00

Avg $$2,947.07

Win %3.45%

Place %27.59%

Career29: 1-6-1

Track14: 1-2-1

Distance17: 0-4-0

Tr / Dist7: 0-1-0

1st Up1: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm11: 1-3-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Last start second last in a small field at this track on May 20 over 1106m, 6 len behind Mobil Mission carrying 51.5kg at $28.70. The run before that second last in a small field at this track on May 6 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind O G Mr Brightside with 54kg at $31.10. Could easily blow them away in the dying stages.

Last Starts 7 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	20/05/2026	14	CLM 3U	$29,050.00	Thistledown	1106m	M	J Skerrett	51.5kg	1:07.28	2-5-5	4	1. Mobil Mission 2. Strike Plate 3. Triangulo Rojo	5.8L	$28.70
5/6	06/05/2026	50	CLM 3U	$27,095.00	Thistledown	1207m	Good	L A Batista	54kg	1:14.02	1-2-5	4	1. O G Mr Brightside 2. He's My Boy 3. Balki Bartokomous	4.6L	$31.10
6/6	17/03/2026	14	CLM 3U	$27,247.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Good	J Skerrett	54kg	1:43.03	3-6-6	3	1. Docs Legend 2. Dynamic Gift 3. Take Dictation	49.0L	$33.20
9/9	03/03/2026	49	CLM 3U	$27,247.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	J Skerrett	54kg	1:15.23	3-8-9	7	1. My Valentino 2. Drill Em 3. Balki Bartokomous	30.0L	$35.70
8/9	13/01/2026	28	CLM 3U	$28,999.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Alejandro Gomez	56kg	1:13.64	6-8-8	1	1. Ol' Nelson 2. Tap The Wind 3. Sgt York	17.6L	$64.00
8/8	16/12/2025	14	CLM 3U	$29,709.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Good	Yan Aviles	56kg	1:13.27	6-7-8	1	1. Dew It With Class 2. Ol' Nelson 3. Playfulasitgets	24.5L	$35.30

He's My Boy (2)4232453662

Trainer: Rodney C Faulkner 12 mths 16: 1-3-4

Jockey: David J. Haldar

Weight: 54kgs

4 yo Bay G

Sire: RUNHAPPY (USA)

Dam: SHES MY GIRL (USA)

Dam's Sire: King Of The Roxy

Stats

Prize Money$62,490.00

Avg $$3,905.63

Win %6.25%

Place %50.00%

Career16: 1-3-4

Track3: 0-1-0

Distance10: 0-2-3

Tr / Dist2: 0-1-0

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-1

Firm8: 1-0-3

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

At the latest run 2nd in a small field at this track on May 6 over 1207m, 1.3 len behind O G Mr Brightside carrying 54kg at $3.30. The race before that second last of 7 at this track on April 21 over 1106m, 8 len behind Global Event with 54kg at $78. Another bold run is expected.

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
2/6	06/05/2026	15	CLM 3U	$27,095.00	Thistledown	1207m	Good	David J Haldar	54kg	1:14.02	2-4-2	6	1. O G Mr Brightside 2. He's My Boy 3. Balki Bartokomous	1.3L	$3.30
6/7	21/04/2026	15	ALLOW 3U	$52,111.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	David J Haldar	54kg	1:06.14	6-7-6	3	1. Global Event 2. Little Shance 3. Unbridled O'brien	8.6L	$78.00
6/6	06/04/2026	11	ALLOW 3U	$49,054.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Good	Elijah Greenidge	56kg	1:42.07	6-6-6	5	1. Maximum Agenda 2. Run Bobby Run 3. Workstation	22.0L	$49.80
3/7	26/03/2026	22	CLM 3U	$27,247.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	Rocco Bowen	56kg	1:13.62	5-3-3	2	1. Gone Wild 2. Balki Bartokomous 3. He's My Boy	14.5L	$6.60
5/5	04/03/2026	20	ALLOW 3U	$47,331.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	L A Batista	56kg	1:12.98	3-5-5	5	1. Onirico 2. Dr Spirito 3. My Trooper	22.8L	$14.60
4/8	12/02/2026	41	CLM 3U	$27,675.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Kirsten Swan	56kg	1:14.34	2-3-4	8	1. Fast And Friendly 2. My Valentino 3. Sgt York	7.3L	$6.50

Donald's Nation (3)553246x144

Trainer: Manuel Vlaun 12 mths 16: 1-1-2

Jockey: Angel I. Diaz

Weight: 54kgs

5 yo Bay G

Sire: CAL NATION (USA)

Dam: HOPE RUN (USA)

Dam's Sire: Eurosilver

Stats

Prize Money$31,166.00

Avg $$1,947.88

Win %6.25%

Place %25.00%

Career16: 1-1-2

Track1: 0-0-0

Distance7: 1-0-1

Tr / Dist1: 0-0-0

1st Up4: 1-0-1

2nd Up4: 0-0-0

Firm9: 0-1-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Recent form sound. Most recently got back early 4th in a small field at this track on May 6 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind O G Mr Brightside carrying 54.5kg at $13.30. Before that 4th in a small field at Mahoning Valley on March 17 over 1609m, 27 len behind Docs Legend carrying 57kg at $12.10. No excuses today in this small field.

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
4/6	06/05/2026	50	CLM 3U	$27,095.00	Thistledown	1207m	Good	Angel I Diaz	54.5kg	1:14.02	5-5-4	2	1. O G Mr Brightside 2. He's My Boy 3. Balki Bartokomous	4.3L	$13.30
4/6	17/03/2026	21	CLM 3U	$27,247.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Good	Angel I Diaz	57kg	1:43.03	2-5-4	1	1. Docs Legend 2. Dynamic Gift 3. Take Dictation	27.8L	$12.10
1/10	24/02/2026	147	MDN CLM 3U	$22,967.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Good	Angel I Diaz	57kg	1:15.19	1-2-1	10	1. Donald's Nation 2. Triangulo Rojo 3. Bold Windsor	1.3L	$5.50
6/7	30/09/2025	15	MDN 3U	$25,994.00	Mountaineer Park	1207m	Fast	Yan Aviles	57kg	1:14.70	4-7-6	5	1. Zenergy Unbridled 2. The Coldest One 3. Jonas Hill Road	14.0L	$27.60
4/6	15/09/2025	27	MDN 3U	$25,994.00	Mountaineer Park	1207m	Fast	Yan Aviles	57kg	1:13.94	5-6-4	6	1. Spuns Kitten 2. The Groom's Jul 3. All Roads To Denis	16.8L	$3.30
2/6	19/08/2025	6	MDN 3U	$25,581.00	Mountaineer Park	1106m	Fast	Yan Aviles	56kg	1:08.37	6-6-2	2	1. Red Roscoe 2. Donald's Nation 3. Zenergy Unbridled	1.0L	$25.10

Balki Bartokomous (4)1x65453223

Trainer: Shane Meyers 12 mths 15: 1-2-3

Jockey: Jose A. Bracho

Weight: 54kgs

4 yo Chestnut G

Sire: MITOLE (USA)

Dam: TOUCH OF EMMA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Midas Touch

Stats

Prize Money$50,625.00

Avg $$3,375.00

Win %6.67%

Place %40.00%

Career15: 1-2-3

Track7: 0-0-2

Distance12: 0-2-2

Tr / Dist6: 0-0-1

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up2: 0-0-0

Firm8: 1-2-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Recent form sound. Last start 3rd in a small field at this track on May 6 over 1207m, 1.3 len behind O G Mr Brightside with 54kg at $3.30. Before that 2nd in a small field at Mahoning Valley on April 10 over 1207m, 3 len behind Counting On Clyde with 56kg at $2.90. Looks perfectly placed to score in this small field.

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
3/6	06/05/2026	26	CLM 3U	$27,095.00	Thistledown	1207m	Good	Jose A Bracho	54kg	1:14.02	3-3-3	3	1. O G Mr Brightside 2. He's My Boy 3. Balki Bartokomous	1.3L	$3.30
2/6	10/04/2026	15	CLM 3U	$28,239.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	Jose A Bracho	56kg	1:14.23	1-2-2	6	1. Counting On Clyde 2. Balki Bartokomous 3. Take Dictation	3.3L	$2.90
2/7	26/03/2026	23	CLM 3U	$27,247.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	Jose A Bracho	56kg	1:13.62	2-2-2	6	1. Gone Wild 2. Balki Bartokomous 3. He's My Boy	11.0L	$3.00
3/9	03/03/2026	19	CLM 3U	$27,247.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Jose A Bracho	56kg	1:15.23	2-2-3	9	1. My Valentino 2. Drill Em 3. Balki Bartokomous	1.8L	$8.20
5/8	12/02/2026	30	CLM 3U	$27,675.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Jose A Bracho	56kg	1:14.34	5-6-5	5	1. Fast And Friendly 2. My Valentino 3. Sgt York	8.8L	$15.10
4/9	13/01/2026	28	CLM 3U	$28,999.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Alexander Crispin	56kg	1:13.64	7-2-4	2	1. Ol' Nelson 2. Tap The Wind 3. Sgt York	3.3L	$36.80

Take Dictation (5)3319x67363

Trainer: Israel Flores 12 mths 15: 1-1-4

Jockey: Brandon Tapara

Weight: 54kgs

4 yo Bay G

Sire: TALE OF VERVE (USA)

Dam: FOLLOW BOURBON (CAN)

Dam's Sire: Not Bourbon

Stats

Prize Money$46,193.00

Avg $$3,079.53

Win %6.67%

Place %40.00%

Career15: 1-1-4

Track7: 0-1-1

Distance10: 0-0-3

Tr / Dist5: 0-0-1

1st Up3: 0-0-0

2nd Up3: 0-0-0

Firm9: 1-0-4

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Comes here off a 47-day let-up. Most recently 3rd in a small field at Mahoning Valley on April 10 over 1207m, 9 len behind Counting On Clyde with 56kg at $23.60. The start before that second last of 7 at Mahoning Valley on March 26 over 1207m, 13 len behind Gone Wild with 56kg at $16.90. Watch for him late in the piece.

Last Starts 47 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	15	CLM 3U	$28,239.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	Becerra Fernando Salazar	56kg	1:14.23	5-5-3	2	1. Counting On Clyde 2. Balki Bartokomous 3. Take Dictation	9.5L	$23.60
6/7	26/03/2026	9	CLM 3U	$27,247.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	Laureano Sosa	56kg	1:13.62	6-6-D3	4	1. Gone Wild 2. Balki Bartokomous 3. He's My Boy	13.5L	$16.90
3/6	17/03/2026	14	CLM 3U	$27,247.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Good	Becerra Fernando Salazar	56kg	1:43.03	5-3-3	5	1. Docs Legend 2. Dynamic Gift 3. Take Dictation	15.8L	$40.70
7/9	03/03/2026	19	CLM 3U	$27,247.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Becerra Fernando Salazar	56kg	1:15.23	6-7-7	1	1. My Valentino 2. Drill Em 3. Balki Bartokomous	18.0L	$33.40
6/8	12/02/2026	72	CLM 3U	$27,675.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Becerra Fernando Salazar	56kg	1:14.34	8-7-6	3	1. Fast And Friendly 2. My Valentino 3. Sgt York	9.8L	$45.20
9/10	02/12/2025	14	CLM 3U	$29,709.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	SP	Becerra Fernando Salazar	56.5kg	1:41.72	9-9-9	10	1. Gray Tormentor 2. He's My Boy 3. Dew It With Class	41.3L	$15.60