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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

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

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
9/9	11/05/2026	20	HCP 3U	$30,307.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	B Tapara	56kg	1:38.92	7-9-9	7	1. John's Rock 2. Puff'smagicdragon 3. Reinvest	18.0L	$11.30
1/8	21/04/2026	27	HCP 3U	$29,112.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	B Tapara	56kg	1:39.96	1-1-1	1	1. Dr Schuster 2. Kykeon 3. Goshen	1.8L	$2.90
1/2	25/03/2026	20	ALLOW 3U	$24,719.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Fast	B Tapara	57kg	1:39.27	1-1-1	2	1. Dr Schuster 2. Rose's Pepino	5.8L	$1.00
1/6	05/03/2026	17	ALLOW 3U	$24,719.00	Mahoning Valley	1673m	SP	B Tapara	57kg	1:45.94	1-1-1	6	1. Dr Schuster 2. Puff'smagicdragon 3. Colonel Poppy	2.8L	$1.70
1/5	16/02/2026	11	ALLOW 3U	$25,107.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	M	B Tapara	56kg	1:42.07	1-1-1	4	1. Dr Schuster 2. Hemp Heaven 3. Rhumjar	5.0L	$3.00
4/9	05/02/2026	44	HCP 3U	$35,663.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	M	German Terraza	56kg	1:38.83	6-5-4	8	1. Big Lucky 2. Thru The Vine 3. Afraidofthebunny	4.3L	$32.70

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

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/9	11/05/2026	20	HCP 3U	$30,307.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Victor R Fernandez	55kg	1:38.92	3-3-7	1	1. John's Rock 2. Puff'smagicdragon 3. Reinvest	5.5L	$7.70
2/8	21/04/2026	11	HCP 3U	$29,112.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Victor R Fernandez	56kg	1:39.96	4-3-2	2	1. Dr Schuster 2. Kykeon 3. Goshen	2.5L	$4.20
1/6	10/04/2026	17	ALLOW 3U	$37,700.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Heavy	Victor R Fernandez	56kg	1:39.91	1-1-1	6	1. Kykeon 2. Romanian Prince 3. The Doorman	3.0L	$6.80
1/6	24/03/2026	22	CLM 3U	$20,927.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Good	Victor R Fernandez	56kg	1:40.16	4-1-1	3	1. Kykeon 2. Sobieski 3. Valid Connection	1.3L	$3.40
2/7	02/03/2026	12	CLM 3U	$20,927.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Fast	Jose A Bracho	56kg	1:42.52	4-1-2	2	1. All My Life 2. Kykeon 3. Tetched	4.8L	$8.20
8/10	18/02/2026	58	CLM 3U	$21,255.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	M	L A Batista	56kg	1:42.21	9-5-8	2	1. Pace 2. All My Life 3. Tetched	14.8L	$11.60

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

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/5	07/05/2026	16	HCP FM 3U	$27,933.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Alexander Chavez	54kg	1:40.02	3-2-2	5	1. Shieldmewithprayer 2. Goshen 3. Calisue	0.1L	$1.70
3/8	21/04/2026	13	HCP 3U	$29,112.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Alexander Chavez	51.5kg	1:39.96	8-2-D1	7	1. Dr Schuster 2. Kykeon 3. Goshen	1.8L	$4.10
2/7	08/04/2026	9	ALLOW FM 3U	$38,428.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Fast	Alexander Chavez	56kg	1:40.50	6-3-2	1	1. Canadian Bear 2. Goshen 3. Dreaming Of Audrey	0.5L	$3.90
3/6	30/03/2026	26	ALLOW FM 3U	$37,079.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	Alexander Chavez	56kg	1:12.90	2-3-3	6	1. Popstyle 2. Absolute Miracle 3. Goshen	0.5L	$5.20
4/7	04/03/2026	14	ALLOW FM 3U	$24,719.00	Mahoning Valley	1673m	M	David J Haldar	57kg	1:46.06	6-3-4	6	1. Dreaming Of Audrey 2. Late Nite Lizzie 3. Tiz Independence	14.5L	$6.20
1/6	18/02/2026	35	CLM FM 3U	$29,101.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	M	David J Haldar	56kg	1:43.89	1-1-1	5	1. Goshen 2. Divine Fashion 3. Redwhiteandtacos	2.3L	$3.50

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

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/5	11/05/2026	55	CLM 3U	$22,765.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Luis Raul Rivera	54kg	1:40.12	4-1-1	2	1. Master Of The Nite 2. Breezy Money 3. Secret Bagent Man	2.0L	$3.40
2/6	17/03/2026	20	CLM 3U	$21,629.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Good	Luis Raul Rivera	57kg	1:41.53	2-2-2	6	1. Breezy Money 2. Master Of The Nite 3. Washington's Union	5.5L	$2.30
1/8	25/02/2026	21	CLM 3U	$21,969.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	M	Luis Raul Rivera	56kg	1:41.31	2-1-1	5	1. Master Of The Nite 2. Toast To Coast 3. Only Get'n Better	5.5L	$4.70
7/9	04/02/2026	48	CLM 3U	$21,969.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	M	Luis Raul Rivera	56kg	1:40.68	6-9-7	1	1. Sudden Shift 2. Toast To Coast 3. Only Get'n Better	4.9L	$4.70
1/8	18/12/2025	31	CLM 3U	$19,908.00	Mahoning Valley	1673m	M	Luis Raul Rivera	56kg	1:44.20	1-3-1	4	1. Master Of The Nite 2. Camp David 3. Smash	1.8L	$3.60
2/8	17/11/2025	14	CLM 3U	$19,847.00	Mahoning Valley	1673m	Fast	Luis Raul Rivera	57kg	1:46.34	4-2-2	4	1. Poppy's Pride 2. Master Of The Nite 3. Smash	2.3L	$3.00

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

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/9	11/05/2026	67	HCP 3U	$30,307.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Erik Barbaran	54kg	1:38.92	6-6-2	9	1. John's Rock 2. Puff'smagicdragon 3. Reinvest	1.0L	$8.00
2/6	05/03/2026	17	ALLOW 3U	$24,719.00	Mahoning Valley	1673m	SP	Erik Barbaran	56kg	1:45.94	5-2-2	3	1. Dr Schuster 2. Puff'smagicdragon 3. Colonel Poppy	2.8L	$4.90
4/5	16/02/2026	55	ALLOW 3U	$25,107.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	M	Victor R Fernandez	56kg	1:42.07	2-4-4	3	1. Dr Schuster 2. Hemp Heaven 3. Rhumjar	9.8L	$3.40
4/8	23/12/2025	27	ALLOW 3U	$26,953.00	Mahoning Valley	1673m	Heavy	Erik Barbaran	57kg	1:44.49	7-3-4	8	1. Hemp Heaven 2. Dr Schuster 3. Rhumjar	3.0L	$3.30
1/6	26/11/2025	21	ALLOW 3U	$26,870.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	SP	Erik Barbaran	56kg	1:41.30	3-2-1	5	1. Puff'smagicdragon 2. Sudden Shift 3. Richiesgotgame	4.0L	$4.10
3/8	05/11/2025	29	ALLOW 3U	$26,870.00	Mahoning Valley	1673m	Fast	Erik Barbaran	57kg	1:45.45	7-6-3	8	1. Shivaree 2. Dr Schuster 3. Puff'smagicdragon	2.5L	$3.60

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

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/4	29/09/2025	26	HCP 3U	$22,171.00	Mountaineer Park	1609m	Fast	Alexander Chavez	57kg	1:40.73	4-1-1	4	1. Strike Appeal 2. Khozando 3. High Rolling Dude	1.0L	$2.90
1/7	03/09/2025	30	HCP 3U	$22,936.00	Mountaineer Park	1609m	Fast	Alexander Chavez	56kg	1:40.77	2-3-1	3	1. Strike Appeal 2. Fenwick Jack, Hardmoneymuchachos	2.3L	$4.00
6/6	04/08/2025	32	HCP 3U	$31,008.00	Presque Isle Downs	1673m	Fast	Gaddiel A Martinez	56kg	1:40.50	5-6-6	5	1. Slim Slow Slider 2. Starship Empire 3. Runaway Harry	12.8L	$10.40
2/7	03/07/2025	12	CLM 3U	$25,382.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Alexander Chavez	56kg	1:39.71	3-1-2	3	1. Law Of The Jungle 2. Strike Appeal 3. Roundball Rock	0.1L	$1.70
4/7	21/06/2025	19	HCP 3U	$31,104.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Alexander Chavez	54kg	1:38.84	2-1-4	2	1. Sweeping Giant 2. Richiesgotgame 3. Ice Blast	2.0L	$4.10
3/6	02/06/2025	25	HCP 3U	$31,104.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Alexander Chavez	54kg	1:39.02	3-1-3	5	1. Richiesgotgame 2. Only Get'n Better 3. Strike Appeal	1.8L	$4.80

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

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/7	20/05/2026	38	HCP 3U	$27,933.00	Thistledown	1207m	M	J Skerrett	51.5kg	1:11.64	2-6-4	6	1. Go West 2. Wauhatchie 3. Don't Stop	4.8L	$16.90
6/8	12/04/2026	24	ALLOW 3U	$24,745.00	Mountaineer Park	1609m	Fast	Becerra Fernando Salazar	56kg	1:41.61	7-5-6	8	1. Magic Mover 2. Afraidofthebunny 3. Bottles	16.8L	$5.10
1/5	19/03/2026	8	CLM 3U	$30,899.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Fast	Becerra Fernando Salazar	56kg	1:40.17	5-1-1	3	1. Patriarchal 2. Sunset Town 3. Colonel Poppy	5.5L	$3.30
3/5	11/03/2026	34	ALLOW 3U	$37,079.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	M	Becerra Fernando Salazar	56kg	1:40.94	5-3-3	4	1. Tricky Tiger 2. More Than Five 3. Patriarchal	9.3L	$3.90
8/9	05/02/2026	14	HCP 3U	$35,663.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	M	Alexander Crispin	56kg	1:38.83	9-9-8	2	1. Big Lucky 2. Thru The Vine 3. Afraidofthebunny	10.8L	$8.40
2/7	22/01/2026	16	CLM 3U	$32,885.00	Mahoning Valley	1673m	M	Alexander Crispin	57kg	1:43.18	5-2-2	6	1. Afraidofthebunny 2. Patriarchal 3. Star Entertainer	1.8L	$3.60