Thistledown Race 8 - Race 8 - Claiming
MAILS HERE (5) reunites with Alexander Chavez after scoring with ease over 1207m at this track (Dirt) last time. Form this track is hard to knock with three wins from six starts. Will be hard to stop. GRAY DAY (7) is yet to fill a placing in two runs since resuming from a spell, the latest when fifth over 1106m at this track (Dirt). Cherry-ripe now and is among the main hopes. RUMBLE STRIP RON (4) finished fourth last time out over 1207m at this track, beaten 0.8 lengths. Has a sound record here with five wins and seven minor placings from 28 starts. Solid top-three hope. ZAKARIA (3) has not appeared since he got the cash over 1106m at Mahoning Valley (Dirt) on February 23. Has to be respected.

Jockey: David J. Haldar
Weight: 54kgs
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Second-up. First-up after four months second last of 8 at this track on May 18 over 1207m, 7 len behind Into Gold carrying 56kg at $42.80. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at this track on June 26 over 1106m, 7 len behind Prosecutor with 56kg at $6.10. Needs to do a lot more.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 18/05/2026 | 117 | CLM 3U | $24,302.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | David J Haldar | 56kg | 1:14.14 | 4-7-7 | 6 |
| 7.7L | $42.80 |
| 6/7 | 21/01/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $27,504.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | SP | Jose A Bracho | 56kg | 1:45.37 | 3-6-6 | 1 |
| 34.9L | $10.20 |
| 6/7 | 06/01/2026 | 27 | CLM 3U | $27,504.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SP | Jose A Bracho | 56kg | 1:13.22 | 4-6-6 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $17.80 |
| 3/6 | 10/12/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $26,799.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Jose A Bracho | 56kg | 1:14.15 | 1-2-3 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $3.90 |
| 8/10 | 20/11/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $26,718.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Good | Jose A Bracho | 56kg | 1:13.67 | 10-7-8 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $39.10 |
| 3/7 | 30/10/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $26,636.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SP | Yan Aviles | 56kg | 1:12.52 | 6-3-3 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $25.40 |

Jockey: Luis Alberto Batista
Weight: 54kgs
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Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation by 0.5 len Mahoning Valley February 23 over 1106m defeating The Pink Z carrying 57kg at $5.70. Previously first up; ran last of 7 at Mahoning Valley November 3 over 1006m, 9 len behind Holiday House with 56kg at $38. Has claims on best form.
Last Starts 100 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 23/02/2026 | 18 | CLM 3U | $26,819.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | M | L A Batista | 57kg | 1:07.90 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $5.70 |
| 4/6 | 05/02/2026 | 48 | CLM 3U | $34,665.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1006m | M | Elijah Greenidge | 54kg | 0:58.92 | 2-3-4 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $3.60 |
| 6/7 | 19/12/2025 | 46 | CLM 3U | $39,663.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Luciano Hernandez | 56kg | 1:13.24 | 1-4-6 | 7 |
| 15.1L | $44.20 |
| 7/7 | 03/11/2025 | 66 | ALLOW 3U | $40,305.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1006m | Fast | E Paucar | 56kg | 0:59.09 | 1-2-7 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $38.00 |
| 5/7 | 29/08/2025 | 43 | CLM 3U | $33,953.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | E Paucar | 54kg | 1:12.60 | 2-3-5 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $5.90 |
| 6/8 | 17/07/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $33,486.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Luciano Hernandez | 54kg | 1:12.23 | 1-5-6 | 7 |
| 13.0L | $7.80 |

Jockey: Jefferson Skerrett
Weight: 51.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 8 at this track on May 11 over 1207m, 0.8 len behind Quiet Amigo with 51.5kg at $5.50. The race before that 3rd in a small field at this track on April 28 over 1207m, 5 len behind Derby Included carrying 56kg at $5.40. Must be respected.
Last Starts 23 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 | 11/05/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $24,302.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | J Skerrett | 51.5kg | 1:13.08 | 6-1-4 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/5 | 28/04/2026 | 25 | CLM 3U | $25,328.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Mauro Cedillo | 56kg | 1:13.26 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $5.40 |
| 5/7 | 03/04/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $22,999.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | Good | Mauro Cedillo | 57kg | 1:07.09 | 3-4-5 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $5.10 |
| 3/6 | 12/03/2026 | 50 | CLM 3U | $26,404.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | Mauro Cedillo | 57kg | 1:43.12 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $10.20 |
| 7/11 | 21/01/2026 | 16 | CLM 3U | $26,158.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SP | Mauro Cedillo | 56kg | 1:13.18 | 1-5-7 | 11 |
| 4.6L | $57.70 |
| 5/7 | 05/01/2026 | 26 | CLM 3U | $26,158.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | Mauro Cedillo | 56kg | 1:40.02 | 1-4-5 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $6.80 |

Jockey: Alexander Chavez
Weight: 56kgs
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Recent form sound. Most recently won by 2.25 len at this track May 16 over 1207m defeating Man's Choice with 54kg at $4.60. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at this track on April 23 over 1106m, 2.75 len behind National Story carrying 54kg at $1.90. No reason he cannot salute again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 16/05/2026 | 23 | CLM 3U | $25,559.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Alexander Chavez | 54kg | 1:12.64 | 5-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $4.60 |
| 2/7 | 23/04/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $26,638.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Alexander Chavez | 54kg | 1:05.96 | 4-1-2 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $1.90 |
| 4/6 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | CLM 3U | $25,473.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Bailey Weatherly | 56kg | 1:13.45 | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $5.20 |
| 2/6 | 02/04/2026 | 23 | CLM 3U | $31,295.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Bailey Weatherly | 56kg | 1:12.39 | 3-1-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/03/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $30,197.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Bailey Weatherly | 56kg | 1:14.22 | 4-2-3 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $18.60 |
| 4/9 | 23/02/2026 | 19 | CLM 3U | $26,819.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | M | Bailey Weatherly | 56kg | 1:07.90 | 6-3-4 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $26.70 |

Jockey: Victor R. Fernandez
Weight: 54kgs
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Resumes after a break of eight months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at this track October 9 over 1106m, 6 len behind Hotrod Bobby carrying 55kg at $7.50. Previously first up; third in a small field at Mahoning Valley January 23 2025 over 1207m, 1.75 len behind Dougs Morning Pick with 57kg at $4.40. Expect he will go well.
Last Starts 237 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 | 09/10/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $27,854.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Victor R Fernandez | 55kg | 1:06.17 | 9-9-9 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $7.50 |
| 4/9 | 18/09/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $27,982.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Victor R Fernandez | 56kg | 1:12.46 | 5-1-4 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $16.60 |
| 1/6 | 29/08/2025 | 18 | CLM 3U | $26,977.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Becerra Fernando Salazar | 54kg | 1:06.23 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 11/08/2025 | 25 | CLM 3U | $26,977.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Victor R Fernandez | 54kg | 1:12.78 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $21.60 |
| 3/7 | 17/07/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $26,606.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Victor R Fernandez | 54kg | 1:06.98 | 2-1-3 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.20 |
| 6/6 | 25/06/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $27,061.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Victor R Fernandez | 54kg | 1:12.46 | 1-6-6 | 6 |
| 14.1L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Erik Barbaran
Weight: 54kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 8 at this track on April 29 over 1207m, 9 len behind Elliot The Dragon with 54kg at $4.40. Second-up 5th of 8 at this track on May 20 over 1106m, 8 len behind Specialized with 54kg at $12.30. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 14 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 | 20/05/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $30,587.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | M | Erik Barbaran | 54kg | 1:05.60 | 2-4-5 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $12.30 |
| 6/8 | 29/04/2026 | 211 | CLM 3U | $31,878.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | M | Luis Raul Rivera | 54kg | 1:11.42 | 3-6-6 | 6 |
| 9.6L | $4.40 |
| 5/5 | 30/09/2025 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $58,716.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 55kg | 1:10.67 | 3-4-5 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $7.20 |
| 4/5 | 04/09/2025 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $58,716.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Good | Luis Raul Rivera | 54kg | 1:39.73 | 1-4-4 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $7.20 |
| 1/7 | 12/08/2025 | 50 | CLM 3U | $33,953.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 54kg | 1:11.70 | 6-4-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $3.40 |
| 6/7 | 23/06/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $62,364.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 55kg | 1:10.87 | 7-7-6 | 6 |
| 8.2L | $22.20 |

Jockey: Rocco Bowen
Weight: 54kgs
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Last start ran last of 8 at this track on May 11 over 1207m, 12 len behind Quiet Amigo with 54kg at $4.30. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track on April 20 over 1106m, 6 len behind The Pink Z with 54kg at $11.40. Predicted to struggle.
Last Starts 23 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 | 11/05/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $24,302.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Rocco Bowen | 54kg | 1:13.08 | 3-6-8 | 6 |
| 12.1L | $4.30 |
| 2/8 | 20/04/2026 | 17 | CLM 3U | $25,328.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Rocco Bowen | 54kg | 1:05.98 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $11.40 |
| 2/7 | 03/04/2026 | 39 | CLM 3U | $22,999.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | Good | Rocco Bowen | 57kg | 1:07.09 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $8.10 |
| 7/9 | 23/02/2026 | 19 | CLM 3U | $26,819.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | M | Laureano Sosa | 57kg | 1:07.90 | 3-7-7 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $20.40 |
| 6/8 | 04/02/2026 | 120 | CLM 3U | $26,819.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Laureano Sosa | 57kg | 1:13.25 | 1-3-6 | 2 |
| 7.2L | $24.50 |
| 3/5 | 07/10/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $34,251.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | SP | Victor R Fernandez | 54kg | 1:06.57 | 4-1-3 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $8.50 |