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Thistledown Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Special Weight

LIGHTNING SPEED (5) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when third over 1207m at this track (Dirt) after he gave away a big start on the bend. Well placed this line-up and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. PURE GRINDING (10) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 3 lengths away in second over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Likely improver with strong prospects. HAPPYCASTLE (8) is a six-start maiden who could only manage to finish fifth at his latest appearance over 1207m at this track (Dirt) after he gave away a big start. Solid top-three chance on his best figures. JOE BIRDEAUX (1) ran a better race last start to finish a close second over 1408m at Lone Star Park after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Another forward showing is anticipated.

Race Time:6:50 PM

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Track:Firm

Weather:FINE

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1609m

Joe Birdeaux (1)8x0x362

Trainer: Sydney R Rotunno 12 mths 5: 0-1-1

Jockey: Deshawn L. Parker

Weight: 56kgs

4 yo Chestnut G

Sire: MITOLE (USA)

Dam: BIRDACIOUS (USA)

Dam's Sire: Birdrun

Stats

Prize Money$5,797.00

Avg $$1,159.40

Win %0.00%

Place %40.00%

Career5: 0-1-1

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up3: 0-0-1

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm4: 0-0-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Lone Star Park on May 10 over 1408m, 0.8 len behind Faith's Spirit carrying 56kg at $20.40. The run before that ran last in a small field at Lone Star Park on April 24 over 1106m, 16 len behind Rapid Return with 56kg at $14.10. Not far away last time. Worth plenty of thought.

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
2/9	10/05/2026	16	MDN CLM 3U	$18,156.00	Lone Star Park	1408m	M	Inosencio Diego	56kg	1:25.88	3-2-2	3	1. Faith's Spirit 2. Joe Birdeaux 3. Breaker Wave	0.8L	$20.40
6/6	24/04/2026	41	MDN 3U	$48,035.00	Lone Star Park	1106m	Fast	Lane J Luzzi	56kg	1:05.40	4-6-6	6	1. Rapid Return 2. Tiz Another Bunny 3. Double Standards	16.5L	$14.10
3/7	14/03/2026	244	MDN CLM 35	$18,258.00	Sam Houston	1106m	Fast	Inosencio Diego	56kg	1:05.72	6-4-3	7	1. Hello Come In 2. Kochan 3. Joe Birdeaux	3.5L	$6.60
11/12	13/07/2025	261	MDN CLM 3U	$19,878.00	Lone Star Park	1207m	Fast	Isaiah Wiseman	54.5kg	1:10.76	10-11-11	12	1. Feather Laine 2. Perp Walk 3. Fine Tuned	39.8L	$27.10
8/10	25/10/2024	-	MDN 2	$50,578.00	Delta Downs	1006m	Fast	C Lozada	54.5kg	0:58.15	4-8-8	10	1. Hay Jude 2. Tresillian 3. Dubaian Money	25.5L	$3.40

Last Crafty (2)9x95

Trainer: Robert Guciardo (USA)12 mths 3: 0-0-0

Jockey: T. D. Houghton

Weight: 54kgs

3 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: CAIRO PRINCE (USA)

Dam: CRAFTY TIGRESS (USA)

Dam's Sire: Hold That Tiger

Stats

Prize Money$1,857.00

Avg $$619.00

Win %0.00%

Place %0.00%

Career3: 0-0-0

Track1: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm1: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Third-up today. Resuming second last of 10 at Mahoning Valley on April 6 over 1207m, 24 len behind Machico Madeira carrying 54.5kg at $8.50. Last start eased back early on 5th of 8 at this track on May 16 over 1207m, 7 len behind Jolly Mon with 54kg at $42. Prefer to watch at this stage.

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
5/8	16/05/2026	40	MDN 3U	$47,346.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	T Houghton	54kg	1:13.42	7-7-5	3	1. Jolly Mon 2. Pure Grinding 3. Lightning Speed	7.1L	$42.00
9/10	06/04/2026	64	MDN 3U	$46,288.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Good	C Oliveros	54.5kg	1:14.12	9-9-9	9	1. Machico Madeira 2. Leftitforyou 3. Doin Mischief	24.0L	$8.50
9/10	01/02/2026	-	MDN 3	$44,663.00	Mahoning Valley	1106m	SP	C Oliveros	55.5kg	1:06.26	10-10-9	9	1. Unbridled O'brien 2. Run Bobby Run 3. Beat The Buzzer	13.6L	$3.30

Rollin For Real (3)8846

Trainer: J L Radosevich 12 mths 4: 0-0-0

Jockey: Luis Raul Rivera

Weight: 54kgs

3 yo Chestnut G

Sire: TAPITURE (USA)

Dam: SCARLETTS FOR REAL (USA)

Dam's Sire: Proud Citizen

Stats

Prize Money$3,607.00

Avg $$901.75

Win %0.00%

Place %0.00%

Career4: 0-0-0

Track1: 0-0-0

Distance1: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm2: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Most recently 6th of 8 at this track on May 16 over 1207m, 10 len behind Teaching Moment carrying 54kg at $13.70. The run before that eased back early on 4th in a small field at Mahoning Valley on March 19 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind O G Mr Brightside with 54.5kg at $15.40. Likely to run around at long odds and deservedly so.

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
6/8	16/05/2026	58	MDN 3U	$47,346.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Jose A Bracho	54kg	1:12.44	4-5-6	3	1. Teaching Moment 2. Rockaway Tiger 3. Bukele	10.9L	$13.70
4/6	19/03/2026	21	MDN 3U	$44,663.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Fast	Jose A Bracho	54.5kg	1:43.53	6-5-4	3	1. O G Mr Brightside 2. Jolly Mon 3. Scared Cause	3.5L	$15.40
8/9	26/02/2026	25	MDN 3	$45,364.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Luis Raul Rivera	55.5kg	1:14.15	9-8-8	5	1. Maximum Agenda 2. Run Bobby Run 3. Leftitforyou	15.3L	$24.90
8/10	01/02/2026	-	MDN 3	$44,663.00	Mahoning Valley	1106m	SP	Yan Aviles	55.5kg	1:06.26	9-9-8	3	1. Unbridled O'brien 2. Run Bobby Run 3. Beat The Buzzer	7.1L	$24.70

Rollin In Spiders (4)534

Trainer: J L Radosevich 12 mths 3: 0-0-1

Jockey: David J. Haldar

Weight: 54kgs

3 yo Chestnut G

Sire: DIALED IN (USA)

Dam: RICHMOND SPIDER (USA)

Dam's Sire: Union Rags

Stats

Prize Money$7,755.00

Avg $$2,585.00

Win %0.00%

Place %33.33%

Career3: 0-0-1

Track2: 0-0-1

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-1

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 8 at this track on May 16 over 1207m, 5 len behind Jolly Mon with 54kg at $10.80. The run before that 3rd in a small field at this track on April 29 over 1106m, 5.5 len behind Leftitforyou carrying 54kg at $4.90. Solid prospects and a good draw doesn't hurt.

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
4/8	16/05/2026	17	MDN 3U	$47,346.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	David J Haldar	54kg	1:13.42	8-2-4	6	1. Jolly Mon 2. Pure Grinding 3. Lightning Speed	5.1L	$10.80
3/5	29/04/2026	62	MDN 3U	$49,345.00	Thistledown	1106m	M	David J Haldar	54kg	1:07.04	2-2-3	5	1. Leftitforyou 2. Pure Grinding 3. Rollin In Spiders	5.5L	$4.90
5/9	26/02/2026	-	MDN 3	$45,364.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	David J Haldar	55.5kg	1:14.15	8-6-5	7	1. Maximum Agenda 2. Run Bobby Run 3. Leftitforyou	10.8L	$9.60

Lightning Speed (5)6534x33

Trainer: Timothy Hamm 12 mths 6: 0-0-3

Jockey: Rocco Bowen

Weight: 54kgs

3 yo Chestnut G

Sire: TOM'S D'ETAT (USA)

Dam: RADIANT SKY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Leroidesanimaux

Stats

Prize Money$15,497.00

Avg $$2,582.83

Win %0.00%

Place %50.00%

Career6: 0-0-3

Track3: 0-0-2

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 0-0-1

2nd Up2: 0-0-1

Firm3: 0-0-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at this track on April 29 over 1106m, head behind Quick Ship with 54kg at $6.50. Second-up 3rd of 8 at this track on May 16 over 1207m, 3 len behind Jolly Mon with 54kg at $1.90. Can improve. Top chance if at his best.

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
3/8	16/05/2026	17	MDN 3U	$47,346.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Rocco Bowen	54kg	1:13.42	3-6-3	4	1. Jolly Mon 2. Pure Grinding 3. Lightning Speed	3.1L	$1.90
3/7	29/04/2026	237	MDN 3U	$49,345.00	Thistledown	1106m	M	Rocco Bowen	54kg	1:06.20	3-3-3	1	1. Quick Ship 2. Happycastle 3. Lightning Speed	0.2L	$6.50
4/8	04/09/2025	13	MDN 2	$32,875.00	Belterra Park	1673m	SP	Laureano Sosa	55.5kg	1:48.29	3-4-4	5	1. R U Enticed 2. Tom's Avatar 3. Low Standards	9.0L	$3.60
3/6	22/08/2025	21	MDN 2	$33,333.00	Belterra Park	1006m	Fast	A Murgia	54kg	0:59.80	4-2-3	6	1. Strategic Profile 2. My Trooper 3. Lightning Speed	1.0L	$18.40
5/9	01/08/2025	29	MDN 2	$33,333.00	Belterra Park	1006m	Fast	J Mckee	54kg	1:00.21	2-5-5	5	1. Global Event 2. Kerkyra 3. Sheltowees Bling	14.8L	$7.60
6/7	03/07/2025	-	MDN 2	$51,835.00	Thistledown	1006m	Fast	Anthony Y Nunez	53.5kg	1:00.93	6-6-6	2	1. Mark My Words 2. Nava's Gold 3. Perfect Angel	9.9L	$9.00

Bukele (6)85x63

Trainer: Caryn Vecchio 12 mths 4: 0-0-1

Jockey: Mauro Cedillo

Weight: 54kgs

3 yo Chestnut G

Sire: TAPITURE (USA)

Dam: MYOSITIS MYSTIQUE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Haynesfield

Stats

Prize Money$6,197.00

Avg $$1,549.25

Win %0.00%

Place %25.00%

Career4: 0-0-1

Track2: 0-0-1

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up2: 0-0-1

Firm2: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Third-up today. First-up second last of 7 at this track on April 29 over 1106m, 7 len behind Quick Ship carrying 54kg at $5.60. Second-up 3rd of 8 at this track on May 16 over 1207m, 8 len behind Teaching Moment carrying 54kg at $15.90. Prefer to watch at this stage.

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
3/8	16/05/2026	17	MDN 3U	$47,346.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Mauro Cedillo	54kg	1:12.44	7-4-3	6	1. Teaching Moment 2. Rockaway Tiger 3. Bukele	8.0L	$15.90
6/7	29/04/2026	174	MDN 3U	$49,345.00	Thistledown	1106m	M	Alexander Chavez	54kg	1:06.20	4-6-6	5	1. Quick Ship 2. Happycastle 3. Lightning Speed	7.5L	$5.60
5/10	06/11/2025	14	MDN 2	$48,550.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	Alexander Crispin	55.5kg	1:14.91	10-6-5	1	1. Rico Suave 2. Leavetheninetynine 3. Wisley	6.8L	$23.30
8/12	23/10/2025	-	MDN 2	$48,402.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	Alexander Chavez	55.5kg	1:14.31	12-10-8	5	1. Skytree 2. Unbridled O'brien 3. Mr Riffle	12.8L	$8.20

Happycastle (7)6x23625

Trainer: Rodney C Faulkner 12 mths 6: 0-2-1

Jockey: Angel I. Diaz

Weight: 56kgs

4 yo Dark Bay/Brown H

Sire: RUNHAPPY (USA)

Dam: REACHFORTHECASTLE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Castle Gandolfo

Stats

Prize Money$25,686.00

Avg $$4,281.00

Win %0.00%

Place %50.00%

Career6: 0-2-1

Track2: 0-1-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 0-1-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-1

Firm1: 0-0-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Most recently 5th of 8 at this track on May 16 over 1207m, 10 len behind Teaching Moment with 56kg at $2.30. The race before that 2nd of 7 at this track on April 29 over 1106m, nose behind Quick Ship with 56kg at $3.30. Can turn things around.

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
5/8	16/05/2026	17	MDN 3U	$47,346.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Angel I Diaz	56kg	1:12.44	2-6-5	8	1. Teaching Moment 2. Rockaway Tiger 3. Bukele	10.8L	$2.30
2/7	29/04/2026	23	MDN 3U	$49,345.00	Thistledown	1106m	M	Angel I Diaz	56kg	1:06.20	1-2-2	6	1. Quick Ship 2. Happycastle 3. Lightning Speed	0.1L	$3.30
6/10	06/04/2026	18	MDN 3U	$46,288.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Good	David J Haldar	57kg	1:14.12	1-4-6	10	1. Machico Madeira 2. Leftitforyou 3. Doin Mischief	11.8L	$5.50
3/7	19/03/2026	16	MDN 3U	$44,663.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	David J Haldar	57kg	1:13.39	6-3-3	2	1. Run Bobby Run 2. Leftitforyou 3. Happycastle	7.0L	$6.10
2/5	03/03/2026	338	MDN 3U	$44,663.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	B Tapara	57kg	1:13.83	1-2-2	5	1. Sun Of War 2. Happycastle 3. Lordbetwentothorns	4.0L	$11.40
6/6	30/03/2025	-	MDN 3U	$50,396.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	SP	J Stokes	53.5kg	1:13.14	4-6-6	3	1. Little Shance 2. Mor Stormy 3. Runaway Power	37.3L	$10.10

Evan The Great (8)0

Trainer: Megan Fadlovich 12 mths 1: 0-0-0

Jockey: Victor R. Fernandez

Weight: 54kgs

3 yo Chestnut C

Sire: MIDSHIPMAN (USA)

Dam: EVA'S GIFT (USA)

Dam's Sire: Shackleford

Stats

Prize Money$463.00

Avg $$463.00

Win %0.00%

Place %0.00%

Career1: 0-0-0

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 0-0-0

2nd Up0: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

At debut, ran last of 10 at Mahoning Valley on April 6 over 1207m, 46 len behind Machico Madeira with 54.5kg at $9.50. Cannot enthuse after that sub-standard performance.

Last Starts 58 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
10/10	06/04/2026	-	MDN 3U	$46,288.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Good	Jose A Bracho	54.5kg	1:14.12	8-10-10	4	1. Machico Madeira 2. Leftitforyou 3. Doin Mischief	46.5L	$9.50

Pure Grinding (9)7x422

Trainer: Megan Fadlovich 12 mths 4: 0-2-0

Jockey: Erik Barbaran

Weight: 54kgs

3 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: MODERNIST (USA)

Dam: BROOK'S ON FIRE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Friesan Fire

Stats

Prize Money$22,056.00

Avg $$5,514.00

Win %0.00%

Place %50.00%

Career4: 0-2-0

Track2: 0-2-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-1-0

Firm2: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track on May 16 over 1207m, 3 len behind Jolly Mon carrying 54kg at $9.50. The start before that 2nd in a small field at this track on April 29 over 1106m, 5 len behind Leftitforyou carrying 54kg at $5.90. Should be right in the finish.

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
2/8	16/05/2026	17	MDN 3U	$47,346.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Erik Barbaran	54kg	1:13.42	6-5-2	1	1. Jolly Mon 2. Pure Grinding 3. Lightning Speed	3.0L	$9.50
2/5	29/04/2026	41	MDN 3U	$49,345.00	Thistledown	1106m	M	Victor R Fernandez	54kg	1:07.04	4-3-2	2	1. Leftitforyou 2. Pure Grinding 3. Rollin In Spiders	5.3L	$5.90
4/7	19/03/2026	133	MDN 3U	$44,663.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	Rocco Bowen	54.5kg	1:13.39	4-5-4	7	1. Run Bobby Run 2. Leftitforyou 3. Happycastle	10.5L	$6.20
7/10	06/11/2025	-	MDN 2	$48,550.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	David J Haldar	55.5kg	1:14.91	6-7-7	6	1. Rico Suave 2. Leavetheninetynine 3. Wisley	10.3L	$7.90