Thistledown Race 4 - Race 4 - Claiming
SECRET BAGENT MAN (1) improved last start to finish third over 1609m at this track after being in contention on the corner. Looks well placed so expect another big run. SMASH (3) returns from a layoff of ten weeks. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1609m at Mahoning Valley. Strong chance to kick the campaign off on the right note. ROUNDBALL ROCK (4) hit the frame two starts ago at this track but ran below par last time when sixth and beaten 8 lengths over 1609m at this track (Dirt). Finds the right race this time and can get the job done. SO DIALED IN (2) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago but was not as effective last time out when fifth over 1207m at this track, beaten 11 lengths. Should be thereabouts.

Jockey: Alexander Chavez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd in a small field at this track on May 11 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind Master Of The Nite with 55kg at $17.30. The race before that 6th of 8 at this track on April 28 over 1609m, 12 len behind Tetched carrying 56kg at $2.60. Made headway last time. Top chance.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 11/05/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $22,765.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Alexander Chavez | 55kg | 1:40.12 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $17.30 |
| 6/8 | 28/04/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $18,341.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Alexander Chavez | 56kg | 1:40.62 | 6-4-6 | 4 |
| 12.7L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 08/04/2026 | 8 | CLM 3U | $21,689.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Fast | Alexander Chavez | 56kg | 1:41.31 | 7-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.70 |
| 3/6 | 31/03/2026 | 24 | CLM 3U | $17,758.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | Fast | Alexander Chavez | 56kg | 1:46.92 | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $1.50 |
| 6/8 | 07/03/2026 | 43 | CLM 4U | $34,410.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Jose E Morelos | 56kg | 1:43.93 | 4-6-6 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $6.60 |
| 4/9 | 23/01/2026 | 27 | CLM 4U | $36,622.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 56kg | 1:44.08 | 1-4-4 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Angel I. Diaz
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
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Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second of 7 at Mahoning Valley March 17 over 1609m, a 0.3 lengths behind Toast To Coast carrying 56kg at $4.80. When resuming last campaign second of 8 at Mahoning Valley October 30 over 1609m, 1.0 len behind Harvard with 56kg at $11.20. Could prove too smart for these.
Last Starts 72 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 17/03/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $18,258.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Good | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | 1:42.11 | 4-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $4.80 |
| 2/4 | 03/03/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $18,258.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | Angel I Diaz | 57kg | 1:42.71 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/7 | 16/02/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $18,545.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | M | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | 1:47.27 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $3.90 |
| 4/6 | 03/02/2026 | 47 | CLM 3U | $15,835.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | M | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | 1:44.79 | 1-4-4 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $2.90 |
| 3/8 | 18/12/2025 | 31 | CLM 3U | $19,908.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | M | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | 1:44.20 | 2-1-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/11/2025 | 18 | CLM 3U | $19,847.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | Fast | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | 1:46.34 | 1-3-3 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Fernando Salazar Becerra
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 7 at this track on May 16 over 1609m, 8 len behind Romanian Prince with 54kg at $7.40. The race before that 3rd in a small field at this track on April 28 over 1609m, 5 len behind Prince Day with 54kg at $11.50. Capable of more – worth another chance.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 16/05/2026 | 18 | ALLOW 3U | $39,106.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Becerra Fernando Salazar | 54kg | 1:39.60 | 5-5-6 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $7.40 |
| 3/5 | 28/04/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $40,757.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Becerra Fernando Salazar | 54kg | 1:39.10 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $11.50 |
| 2/5 | 01/04/2026 | 19 | CLM 3U | $21,689.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SP | Victor R Fernandez | 56kg | 1:12.80 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $6.60 |
| 5/8 | 13/03/2026 | 66 | CLM 3U | $20,927.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Good | Victor R Fernandez | 56kg | 1:14.16 | 3-4-5 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $13.60 |
| 4/7 | 06/01/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $19,133.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SP | Erik Barbaran | 57kg | 1:12.35 | 7-3-4 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $3.90 |
| 6/7 | 24/12/2025 | 16 | CLM 3U | $19,602.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | M | Erik Barbaran | 57kg | 1:45.14 | 2-5-6 | 3 |
| 19.8L | $4.90 |

Jockey: Noel Vigil
Weight: 54kgs
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Most recently ran last of 8 at this track on May 4 over 1106m, 23 len behind Zippin Gigi carrying 54kg at $27.40. Before that ran last in a small field at Mahoning Valley on April 1 over 1207m, 10 len behind Parade Of Fears with 54kg at $8.50. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Last Starts 24 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 | 04/05/2026 | 33 | CLM 3U | $20,112.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | German Terraza | 54kg | 1:04.76 | 7-8-8 | 1 |
| 23.3L | $27.40 |
| 5/5 | 01/04/2026 | 60 | CLM 3U | $21,689.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SP | J Skerrett | 54kg | 1:12.80 | 2-4-5 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/6 | 31/01/2026 | 55 | CLM 4U | $38,516.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | H Karamanos | 55kg | 1:02.44 | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $17.10 |
| 1/7 | 07/12/2025 | 84 | CLM 3U | $37,519.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | H Karamanos | 55.5kg | 0:57.02 | 2-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $10.30 |
| 5/7 | 14/09/2025 | 50 | CLM 3U | $37,462.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 0:57.03 | 1-6-5 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $8.60 |
| 1/10 | 26/07/2025 | 160 | CLM 3U | $37,462.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Edwin Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:04.18 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $2.00 |