Thistledown Race 4 - Race 4 - Claiming
FAST AND FRIENDLY (1) Amongst the placegetters when 3rd last run at this venue and gets the perfect barrier. Won't be far away during the run. First appearance for a new trainer. Worth an investment. DRILL CITY (3) Strong effort to the line to win last run at the track but taking on stronger rivals. Jockey Jose A Bracho has a high strike rate on board. Has genuine claims in this race. MAN'S CHOICE (5) Strong effort to run into 2nd beaten by 2 1/4L last start around here but challenged by more formidable competitors. Honest and strong place bet in this race. LEROYISALAGNIAPPE (2) Improved when 4th last run at the track and drawn nicely. Up in grade. Place preferred.

Jockey: Noel Vigil
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran well when 3rd last run around here and showing consistent performance in races. Racing for a new trainer and drawn beautifully. Will be positive in the run early. Strong chance today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 16/05/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FAST | Jose A Bracho | 55kg | - | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 27/03/2026 | - | Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | GD | Jose A Bracho | 56kg | - | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 12/02/2026 | - | Claiming 53 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | David J Haldar | 56kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 17/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 57 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Jose A Bracho | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 30/04/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FAST | Jose A Bracho | 54kg | - | 6-5-4 | 6 |
| 9.25L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Chelsey Keiser
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At $14.00 was making up some late ground when 4th last run here and gets a favourable barrier. Competing in a higher grade. Hard to entertain.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 16/05/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FAST | Chelsey Keiser | 54kg | - | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/04/2026 | - | Claiming 60 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Chelsey Keiser | 54kg | - | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 02/04/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | HEAVY | Chelsey Keiser | 56kg | - | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/03/2026 | - | Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Chelsey Keiser | 57kg | - | 4-4-7 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $17.00 |
| 1/7 | 23/02/2026 | - | Claiming 61 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | Chelsey Keiser | 56kg | - | 4-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $26.00 |
| 9/9 | 15/01/2026 | - | Claiming 57 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | GD | Chelsey Keiser | 56kg | - | 2-3-8-8 | 2 |
| 27.4L | $9.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/11/2025 | - | Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SY | Chelsey Keiser | 56kg | - | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
| 7/8 | 20/10/2025 | - | Allowance 67 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | Jann N Hernandez | 56kg | - | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $26.00 |
| 5/6 | 02/10/2025 | - | Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | FT | Jann N Hernandez | 56kg | - | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 9.9L | $15.00 |
| 6/6 | 13/08/2025 | - | Allowance 71 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | FT | John Mckee | 56kg | - | 1-2-6-6 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $7.00 |
| 5/5 | 14/09/2024 | - | Allowance 73 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | FT | Thiago Canuto | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-5-5 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $21.00 |
| 4/6 | 08/08/2024 | - | Allowance 71 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1308m | FT | Thiago Canuto | 56kg | - | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $8.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/07/2024 | - | Allowance 74 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Angel I Diaz | 54kg | - | 2-6-6 | 6 |
| 14.1L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/07/2024 | - | Allowance 71 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Angel I Diaz | 54kg | - | 3-4-5 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/06/2024 | - | Allowance 73 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Angel I Diaz | 54kg | - | 4-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 30/05/2024 | - | Allowance 70 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | FT | Angel I Diaz | 54kg | - | 1-1-3-2 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $6.00 |
| 6/7 | 24/04/2024 | - | Allowance 72 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Angel I Diaz | 54kg | - | 2-4-6 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $3.75 |
| 2/5 | 03/04/2024 | - | Allowance 76 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | SY | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | - | 5-3-3-2 | 5 |
| 1L | $4.50 |
| 3/4 | 18/03/2024 | - | Allowance 84 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | - | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 29/11/2023 | - | Allowance 69 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1674m | FT | Guillermo Rodriguez | 56kg | - | 2-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Jose A. Bracho
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Rocketed home when winning last run at the track but rising in class. Exhibiting good form this campaign and showing improvement in recent outings. Jose A Bracho rates highly aboard. Strong chance to be considered.
Last Starts 10 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 | 27/05/2026 | - | Claiming 51 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Jose A Bracho | 54kg | - | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 07/05/2026 | - | Claiming 52 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Luis Raul Rivera | 54kg | - | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 03/04/2026 | - | Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | GD | Luis Raul Rivera | 57kg | - | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 11/12/2025 | - | Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | GD | Luis Raul Rivera | 56kg | - | 4-5-5-5 | 4 |
| 18.5L | $8.50 |
| 7/7 | 03/12/2025 | - | Allowance 75 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | MY | Luis Raul Rivera | 56kg | - | 6-7-7-7 | 4 |
| 27.3L | $22.00 |
| 6/7 | 18/11/2025 | - | Allowance 67 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Luis Raul Rivera | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 19L | $17.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/10/2025 | - | Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Luis Raul Rivera | 52.5kg | - | 7-8-8 | 6 |
| 9L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 13/03/2025 | - | Allowance 53 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Jose A Bracho | 54kg | - | 6-3-1 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $1.91 |
| 2/7 | 03/03/2025 | - | Stakes 46 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Jose A Bracho | 55kg | - | 7-6-5 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $3.75 |
| 4/6 | 11/02/2025 | - | Allowance 51 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | Jose A Bracho | 54kg | - | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $1.73 |
| 2/7 | 09/01/2025 | - | Allowance 63 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Jose A Bracho | 54.5kg | - | 6-7-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 27/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 47 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Jose A Bracho | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-4 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 45 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Jose A Bracho | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 28/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 46 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | FT | Rocco Bowen | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Rocco Bowen
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Looked outclassed when 9th last run here. Overlooking the last run but facing a stronger group of contenders. Jockey Rocco Bowen and trainer Timothy E Hamm work well together. Will find this tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 13/05/2026 | - | Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Hector Rafael Diaz Jr | 54kg | - | 8-9-9 | 3 |
| 15.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 22/04/2026 | - | Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Rocco Bowen | 54kg | - | 3-5-5 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 10/10/2025 | - | Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Laureano Sosa | 54kg | - | 2-6-7 | 7 |
| 11.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 18/09/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | FAST | Laureano Sosa | 54kg | - | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 1.25L | $2.30 |
| 6/9 | 25/08/2025 | - | Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Rocco Bowen | 54kg | - | 5-6-7 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/10 | 07/08/2025 | - | Claiming 46 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Rocco Bowen | 54kg | - | 5-3-3 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $4.40 |
| 2/7 | 07/07/2025 | - | Claiming 47 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Rocco Bowen | 54kg | - | 6-6-3 | 1 |
| 1L | $4.50 |
| 5/6 | 25/06/2025 | - | Allowance 54 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Rocco Bowen | 54kg | - | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 16.9L | $13.00 |
| 4/6 | 04/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | FAST | Rocco Bowen | 52kg | - | 1-1-2-4 | 2 |
| 9.35L | $9.00 |
| 6/6 | 20/05/2025 | - | Allowance 63 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Rocco Bowen | 54kg | - | 4-6-6 | 3 |
| 16L | $13.00 |
| 3/6 | 30/04/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FAST | Rocco Bowen | 52kg | - | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 4.75L | $5.00 |
| 9/12 | 19/12/2024 | - | Stakes 68 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SY | T D Houghton | 53.5kg | - | 11-11-10 | 8 |
| 10.3L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/11/2024 | - | Allowance 62 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Angel I Diaz | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/3 | 19/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 61 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1106m | FT | Laureano Sosa | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $2.25 |
| 4/4 | 31/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 60 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1106m | FT | Laureano Sosa | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $2.45 |
| 2/5 | 14/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 60 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1106m | FT | Laureano Sosa | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $3.40 |
| 2/4 | 27/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 61 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1106m | FT | Laureano Sosa | 54kg | - | 2-3-2 | 3 |
| 6L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Brandon Tapara
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was strong late when 2nd beaten by 2 1/4L last start at this venue but matched against a stronger field. Hard to see this being good enough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 16/05/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FAST | Brandon Leonardo Tapara | 54kg | - | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 29/04/2026 | - | Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | MY | Brandon Leonardo Tapara | 54kg | - | 7-8-8 | 5 |
| 12.4L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 02/04/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | HEAVY | Brandon Leonardo Tapara | 56kg | - | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/03/2026 | - | Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Brandon Leonardo Tapara | 56kg | - | 3-6-6 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 17/02/2026 | - | Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | Brandon Leonardo Tapara | 56kg | - | 7-4-4 | 6 |
| 2L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/02/2026 | - | Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | Brandon Leonardo Tapara | 56kg | - | 5-5-2 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $10.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/01/2026 | - | Allowance 77 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | MY | Brandon Leonardo Tapara | 56kg | - | 1-2-4-4 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/12/2025 | - | Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | GD | Brandon Leonardo Tapara | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $3.30 |
| 2/7 | 25/11/2025 | - | Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SY | Brandon Leonardo Tapara | 56kg | - | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/9 | 25/10/2025 | - | Claiming 59 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | - | 3-4-4 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
| 2/5 | 03/10/2025 | - | Claiming 60 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | FT | Summer Pauly | 51.200000047683716kg | - | 2-1-2 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $4.20 |
| 5/6 | 22/09/2025 | - | Allowance 79 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | MY | German Terraza | 54kg | - | 3-4-5-5 | 4 |
| 26.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/5 | 10/09/2025 | - | Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | FT | Oscar Villarreal | 56kg | - | 1-1-3-5 | 3 |
| 16.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/08/2025 | - | Allowance 71 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | FT | Oscar Villarreal | 51.200000047683716kg | - | 2-1-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $22.00 |
| 7/9 | 30/07/2025 | - | Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | FT | Oscar Villarreal | 51.5kg | - | 1-1-1-5 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $31.00 |
| 3/4 | 17/07/2025 | - | Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | FT | Oscar Villarreal | 51.5kg | - | 1-1-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $4.33 |
| 5/5 | 01/07/2025 | - | Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | SY | Oscar Villarreal | 51.5kg | - | 2-2-4 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $14.00 |
| 6/6 | 20/06/2025 | - | Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | FT | Oscar Villarreal | 51.5kg | - | 3-6-6-6 | 4 |
| 17.8L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 19/03/2025 | - | Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | FT | Alexander Chavez | 56kg | - | 7-7-7-7 | 7 |
| 41.1L | $13.00 |
| 7/7 | 03/03/2025 | - | Allowance 79 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | T D Houghton | 56kg | - | 7-7-7 | 6 |
| 28L | $67.00 |