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Thistledown Race 2 - Race 2 - Starter Optional Claiming

DR SCHUSTER (1) was comfortably accounted for when ninth last time out over 1609m at this track, beaten 18 lengths. That followed a win at this track at the previous outing. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot make amends. GOSHEN (3) raced on the speed last time and was game in defeat when second over 1609m at this track (Dirt). Should be in the finish again. PUFF'SMAGICDRAGON (5) finished second behind John's Rock at this track (Dirt) over this distance when resuming from a spell last time out. Has a terrific record here with four wins and three placings from seven starts. Should be involved in the finish. STRIKE APPEAL (6) is back from a spell after closing last campaign with a couple of wins, the latest over 1609m at Mountaineer Park on September 29. Has a high cruising speed. Not to be discounted.

Race Time:5:20 PM
Monday, June 1, 2026
Track:Firm
Weather:mostly-cloudy
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:1609m
1
Silk
Dr Schuster (1)2632411119
Trainer: Robin Schuster 12 mths 53: 9-8-8

Jockey: Brandon Tapara

Weight: 55kgs

5 yo Dark Bay/Brown G
Sire: COLLECTED (USA)
Dam: RED HOT HEELS (USA)
Dam's Sire: Tapit

Stats

Prize Money$215,771.00
Avg $$4,071.15
Win %16.98%
Place %47.17%
Career53: 9-8-8
Track11: 2-2-4
Distance18: 5-3-5
Tr / Dist6: 1-1-3
1st Up1: 0-0-0
2nd Up1: 0-0-0
Firm30: 4-6-3
Good0: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic1: 0-0-0

Comments

At the latest run ran last of 9 at this track on May 11 over 1609m, 18 len behind John's Rock carrying 56kg at $11.30. The race before that won by 1.75 len at this track April 21 over 1609m defeating Kykeon carrying 56kg at $2.90. Deserves another chance.

Last Starts 21 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
9/911/05/202620HCP 3U$30,307.00Thistledown1609mFastB Tapara56kg1:38.927-9-97
  • 1. John's Rock
  • 2. Puff'smagicdragon
  • 3. Reinvest
18.0L$11.30
1/821/04/202627HCP 3U$29,112.00Thistledown1609mFastB Tapara56kg1:39.961-1-11
  • 1. Dr Schuster
  • 2. Kykeon
  • 3. Goshen
1.8L$2.90
1/225/03/202620ALLOW 3U$24,719.00Mahoning Valley1609mFastB Tapara57kg1:39.271-1-12
  • 1. Dr Schuster
  • 2. Rose's Pepino
5.8L$1.00
1/605/03/202617ALLOW 3U$24,719.00Mahoning Valley1673mSPB Tapara57kg1:45.941-1-16
  • 1. Dr Schuster
  • 2. Puff'smagicdragon
  • 3. Colonel Poppy
2.8L$1.70
1/516/02/202611ALLOW 3U$25,107.00Mahoning Valley1609mMB Tapara56kg1:42.071-1-14
  • 1. Dr Schuster
  • 2. Hemp Heaven
  • 3. Rhumjar
5.0L$3.00
4/905/02/202644HCP 3U$35,663.00Mahoning Valley1609mMGerman Terraza56kg1:38.836-5-48
  • 1. Big Lucky
  • 2. Thru The Vine
  • 3. Afraidofthebunny
4.3L$32.70
2
Silk
Kykeon (2)5225821127
Trainer: Rey Juarez-Mendoza 12 mths 23: 5-5-2

Jockey: Victor R. Fernandez

Weight: 55kgs

5 yo Dark Bay/Brown G
Sire: KANTHAROS (USA)
Dam: POETIC (USA)
Dam's Sire: Violence

Stats

Prize Money$145,308.00
Avg $$6,317.74
Win %21.74%
Place %52.17%
Career23: 5-5-2
Track2: 0-1-0
Distance14: 3-5-1
Tr / Dist2: 0-1-0
1st Up5: 1-0-1
2nd Up4: 0-1-0
Firm15: 2-4-2
Good0: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic6: 1-1-1

Comments

At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at this track on May 11 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind John's Rock with 55kg at $7.70. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track on April 21 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Dr Schuster with 56kg at $4.20. Easily accounted for last start but is capable of better.

Last Starts 21 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
7/911/05/202620HCP 3U$30,307.00Thistledown1609mFastVictor R Fernandez55kg1:38.923-3-71
  • 1. John's Rock
  • 2. Puff'smagicdragon
  • 3. Reinvest
5.5L$7.70
2/821/04/202611HCP 3U$29,112.00Thistledown1609mFastVictor R Fernandez56kg1:39.964-3-22
  • 1. Dr Schuster
  • 2. Kykeon
  • 3. Goshen
2.5L$4.20
1/610/04/202617ALLOW 3U$37,700.00Mahoning Valley1609mHeavyVictor R Fernandez56kg1:39.911-1-16
  • 1. Kykeon
  • 2. Romanian Prince
  • 3. The Doorman
3.0L$6.80
1/624/03/202622CLM 3U$20,927.00Mahoning Valley1609mGoodVictor R Fernandez56kg1:40.164-1-13
  • 1. Kykeon
  • 2. Sobieski
  • 3. Valid Connection
1.3L$3.40
2/702/03/202612CLM 3U$20,927.00Mahoning Valley1609mFastJose A Bracho56kg1:42.524-1-22
  • 1. All My Life
  • 2. Kykeon
  • 3. Tetched
4.8L$8.20
8/1018/02/202658CLM 3U$21,255.00Mahoning Valley1609mML A Batista56kg1:42.219-5-82
  • 1. Pace
  • 2. All My Life
  • 3. Tetched
14.8L$11.60
3
Silk
Goshen (3)1131143232
Trainer: Nestor Rivera (USA)12 mths 42: 10-7-8

Jockey: Rocco Bowen

Weight: 51.5kgs

6 yo Bay M
Sire: CLASSIC EMPIRE (USA)
Dam: WHAT A LILY (USA)
Dam's Sire: Vindication

Stats

Prize Money$297,789.00
Avg $$7,090.21
Win %23.81%
Place %59.52%
Career42: 10-7-8
Track2: 0-1-1
Distance5: 1-2-1
Tr / Dist2: 0-1-1
1st Up2: 0-1-1
2nd Up2: 0-1-0
Firm31: 6-5-7
Good0: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic9: 3-1-2

Comments

Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track on May 7 over 1609m, 0.1 len behind Shieldmewithprayer carrying 54kg at $1.70. The start before that 3rd of 8 at this track on April 21 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Dr Schuster carrying 51.5kg at $4.10. Knocking on the door.

Last Starts 25 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
2/507/05/202616HCP FM 3U$27,933.00Thistledown1609mFastAlexander Chavez54kg1:40.023-2-25
  • 1. Shieldmewithprayer
  • 2. Goshen
  • 3. Calisue
0.1L$1.70
3/821/04/202613HCP 3U$29,112.00Thistledown1609mFastAlexander Chavez51.5kg1:39.968-2-D17
  • 1. Dr Schuster
  • 2. Kykeon
  • 3. Goshen
1.8L$4.10
2/708/04/20269ALLOW FM 3U$38,428.00Mahoning Valley1609mFastAlexander Chavez56kg1:40.506-3-21
  • 1. Canadian Bear
  • 2. Goshen
  • 3. Dreaming Of Audrey
0.5L$3.90
3/630/03/202626ALLOW FM 3U$37,079.00Mahoning Valley1207mFastAlexander Chavez56kg1:12.902-3-36
  • 1. Popstyle
  • 2. Absolute Miracle
  • 3. Goshen
0.5L$5.20
4/704/03/202614ALLOW FM 3U$24,719.00Mahoning Valley1673mMDavid J Haldar57kg1:46.066-3-46
  • 1. Dreaming Of Audrey
  • 2. Late Nite Lizzie
  • 3. Tiz Independence
14.5L$6.20
1/618/02/202635CLM FM 3U$29,101.00Mahoning Valley1609mMDavid J Haldar56kg1:43.891-1-15
  • 1. Goshen
  • 2. Divine Fashion
  • 3. Redwhiteandtacos
2.3L$3.50
4
Silk
Master Of The Nite (4)3351217121
Trainer: J L Radosevich 12 mths 36: 7-7-5

Jockey: Luis Raul Rivera

Weight: 54kgs

5 yo Bay G
Sire: MASTERY (USA)
Dam: LADIES NIGHT (ARG)
Dam's Sire: Eskendereya

Stats

Prize Money$171,636.00
Avg $$4,767.67
Win %19.44%
Place %52.78%
Career36: 7-7-5
Track11: 1-3-3
Distance24: 6-4-4
Tr / Dist11: 1-3-3
1st Up2: 0-1-0
2nd Up2: 0-0-0
Firm22: 4-3-2
Good0: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic1: 0-0-0

Comments

Last start won by 2 len at this track May 11 over 1609m defeating Breezy Money with 54kg at $3.40. Before that 2nd in a small field at Mahoning Valley on March 17 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind Breezy Money with 57kg at $2.30. Comes into this in ordinary form. Can't enthuse.

Last Starts 21 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
1/511/05/202655CLM 3U$22,765.00Thistledown1609mFastLuis Raul Rivera54kg1:40.124-1-12
  • 1. Master Of The Nite
  • 2. Breezy Money
  • 3. Secret Bagent Man
2.0L$3.40
2/617/03/202620CLM 3U$21,629.00Mahoning Valley1609mGoodLuis Raul Rivera57kg1:41.532-2-26
  • 1. Breezy Money
  • 2. Master Of The Nite
  • 3. Washington's Union
5.5L$2.30
1/825/02/202621CLM 3U$21,969.00Mahoning Valley1609mMLuis Raul Rivera56kg1:41.312-1-15
  • 1. Master Of The Nite
  • 2. Toast To Coast
  • 3. Only Get'n Better
5.5L$4.70
7/904/02/202648CLM 3U$21,969.00Mahoning Valley1609mMLuis Raul Rivera56kg1:40.686-9-71
  • 1. Sudden Shift
  • 2. Toast To Coast
  • 3. Only Get'n Better
4.9L$4.70
1/818/12/202531CLM 3U$19,908.00Mahoning Valley1673mMLuis Raul Rivera56kg1:44.201-3-14
  • 1. Master Of The Nite
  • 2. Camp David
  • 3. Smash
1.8L$3.60
2/817/11/202514CLM 3U$19,847.00Mahoning Valley1673mFastLuis Raul Rivera57kg1:46.344-2-24
  • 1. Poppy's Pride
  • 2. Master Of The Nite
  • 3. Smash
2.3L$3.00
5
Silk
Puff'Smagicdragon (5)13131442x2
Trainer: J L Radosevich 12 mths 23: 7-6-2

Jockey: Erik Barbaran

Weight: 54kgs

5 yo Bay G
Sire: MENDELSSOHN (USA)
Dam: MAGNIFICENT MARGO (USA)
Dam's Sire: Congrats

Stats

Prize Money$167,904.00
Avg $$7,300.17
Win %30.43%
Place %65.22%
Career23: 7-6-2
Track7: 4-2-1
Distance13: 5-3-1
Tr / Dist7: 4-2-1
1st Up2: 0-1-0
2nd Up1: 0-1-0
Firm12: 3-4-2
Good0: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Second-up. First-up after two months 2nd of 9 at this track on May 11 over 1609m, 1.0 len behind John's Rock with 54kg at $8. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Finger Lakes on September 4 2024 over 1207m, 5 len behind Perno carrying 55kg at $4.55. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.

Last Starts 21 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
2/911/05/202667HCP 3U$30,307.00Thistledown1609mFastErik Barbaran54kg1:38.926-6-29
  • 1. John's Rock
  • 2. Puff'smagicdragon
  • 3. Reinvest
1.0L$8.00
2/605/03/202617ALLOW 3U$24,719.00Mahoning Valley1673mSPErik Barbaran56kg1:45.945-2-23
  • 1. Dr Schuster
  • 2. Puff'smagicdragon
  • 3. Colonel Poppy
2.8L$4.90
4/516/02/202655ALLOW 3U$25,107.00Mahoning Valley1609mMVictor R Fernandez56kg1:42.072-4-43
  • 1. Dr Schuster
  • 2. Hemp Heaven
  • 3. Rhumjar
9.8L$3.40
4/823/12/202527ALLOW 3U$26,953.00Mahoning Valley1673mHeavyErik Barbaran57kg1:44.497-3-48
  • 1. Hemp Heaven
  • 2. Dr Schuster
  • 3. Rhumjar
3.0L$3.30
1/626/11/202521ALLOW 3U$26,870.00Mahoning Valley1609mSPErik Barbaran56kg1:41.303-2-15
  • 1. Puff'smagicdragon
  • 2. Sudden Shift
  • 3. Richiesgotgame
4.0L$4.10
3/805/11/202529ALLOW 3U$26,870.00Mahoning Valley1673mFastErik Barbaran57kg1:45.457-6-38
  • 1. Shivaree
  • 2. Dr Schuster
  • 3. Puff'smagicdragon
2.5L$3.60
6
Silk
Strike Appeal (6)532342611x
Trainer: Michelle Winters 12 mths 53: 16-9-4

Jockey: Alexander Chavez

Weight: 54kgs

9 yo Dark Bay/Brown G
Sire: TONALIST (USA)
Dam: RATE OF EXCHANGE (USA)
Dam's Sire: Exchange Rate

Stats

Prize Money$414,488.00
Avg $$7,820.53
Win %30.19%
Place %54.72%
Career53: 16-9-4
Track21: 8-5-2
Distance32: 13-7-2
Tr / Dist19: 7-5-2
1st Up7: 2-2-0
2nd Up6: 1-0-1
Firm43: 12-6-3
Good1: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic7: 0-1-0

Comments

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of eight months. Finished off last preparation by 1.0 len Mountaineer Park September 29 over 1609m defeating Khozando carrying 57kg at $2.90. When resuming last campaign second last in a small field at this track June 26 2024 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Cyclone with 54kg at $14.90. Don't underestimate.

Last Starts 245 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
1/429/09/202526HCP 3U$22,171.00Mountaineer Park1609mFastAlexander Chavez57kg1:40.734-1-14
  • 1. Strike Appeal
  • 2. Khozando
  • 3. High Rolling Dude
1.0L$2.90
1/703/09/202530HCP 3U$22,936.00Mountaineer Park1609mFastAlexander Chavez56kg1:40.772-3-13
  • 1. Strike Appeal
  • 2. Fenwick Jack, Hardmoneymuchachos
2.3L$4.00
6/604/08/202532HCP 3U$31,008.00Presque Isle Downs1673mFastGaddiel A Martinez56kg1:40.505-6-65
  • 1. Slim Slow Slider
  • 2. Starship Empire
  • 3. Runaway Harry
12.8L$10.40
2/703/07/202512CLM 3U$25,382.00Thistledown1609mFastAlexander Chavez56kg1:39.713-1-23
  • 1. Law Of The Jungle
  • 2. Strike Appeal
  • 3. Roundball Rock
0.1L$1.70
4/721/06/202519HCP 3U$31,104.00Thistledown1609mFastAlexander Chavez54kg1:38.842-1-42
  • 1. Sweeping Giant
  • 2. Richiesgotgame
  • 3. Ice Blast
2.0L$4.10
3/602/06/202525HCP 3U$31,104.00Thistledown1609mFastAlexander Chavez54kg1:39.023-1-35
  • 1. Richiesgotgame
  • 2. Only Get'n Better
  • 3. Strike Appeal
1.8L$4.80
7
Silk
Patriarchal (7)2141283164
Trainer: Caryn Vecchio (USA)12 mths 36: 6-7-5

Jockey: Jefferson Skerrett

Weight: 51.5kgs

5 yo Bay G
Sire: CATHOLIC BOY (USA)
Dam: HAPPY MOTORING (USA)
Dam's Sire: Harlan's Holiday

Stats

Prize Money$257,419.00
Avg $$7,150.53
Win %16.67%
Place %50.00%
Career36: 6-7-5
Track3: 0-0-0
Distance9: 3-1-2
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up2: 0-0-0
2nd Up2: 0-0-0
Firm23: 5-4-4
Good1: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Last start 4th of 7 at this track on May 20 over 1207m, 5 len behind Go West with 51.5kg at $16.90. The run before that 6th of 8 at Mountaineer Park on April 12 over 1609m, 16 len behind Magic Mover carrying 56kg at $5.10. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.

Last Starts 12 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
4/720/05/202638HCP 3U$27,933.00Thistledown1207mMJ Skerrett51.5kg1:11.642-6-46
  • 1. Go West
  • 2. Wauhatchie
  • 3. Don't Stop
4.8L$16.90
6/812/04/202624ALLOW 3U$24,745.00Mountaineer Park1609mFastBecerra Fernando Salazar56kg1:41.617-5-68
  • 1. Magic Mover
  • 2. Afraidofthebunny
  • 3. Bottles
16.8L$5.10
1/519/03/20268CLM 3U$30,899.00Mahoning Valley1609mFastBecerra Fernando Salazar56kg1:40.175-1-13
  • 1. Patriarchal
  • 2. Sunset Town
  • 3. Colonel Poppy
5.5L$3.30
3/511/03/202634ALLOW 3U$37,079.00Mahoning Valley1609mMBecerra Fernando Salazar56kg1:40.945-3-34
  • 1. Tricky Tiger
  • 2. More Than Five
  • 3. Patriarchal
9.3L$3.90
8/905/02/202614HCP 3U$35,663.00Mahoning Valley1609mMAlexander Crispin56kg1:38.839-9-82
  • 1. Big Lucky
  • 2. Thru The Vine
  • 3. Afraidofthebunny
10.8L$8.40
2/722/01/202616CLM 3U$32,885.00Mahoning Valley1673mMAlexander Crispin57kg1:43.185-2-26
  • 1. Afraidofthebunny
  • 2. Patriarchal
  • 3. Star Entertainer
1.8L$3.60

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