Thistledown Race 12 - Ohio Derby Stakes
DESERT GATE (8) is racing well this preparation, including a last start win over 1710m at Listed level at Lone Star Park (Dirt) to bring up two wins from three runs in the campaign. Has a high cruising speed. Expected to be in the finish. CHIP HONCHO (3) comes here off a last-start third, beaten 4.5 lengths, over 1911m at Laurel. Ready to run well. OCELLI (5) was unplaced in tougher last time when beaten 7 lengths in the G1 Preakness Stakes at Laurel (Dirt) over 1911m. Better placed the run before when he finished third over 2012m at Churchill Downs. Settles off the speed. Well placed here and among the winning hopes. TRENDSETTER (4) showed good speed and fought on for third over 1811m in the G3 Peter Pan Stakes at Aqueduct (Dirt) last time. Winning rider Kazushi Kimura stays aboard. Not to be discounted.

Jockey: Alexander Chavez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd in a small field at Lone Star Park in LR on May 25 over 1710m, 6 len behind Desert Gate with 56kg at $6.50. The race before that 2nd of 8 at Oaklawn Park in LR on April 18 over 1811m, 0.5 len behind Crupper with 53.5kg at $9.90. Others favoured.
Last Starts 26 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 | 25/05/2026 | 37 | LR OPEN 3 | $418,994.00 | Lone Star Park | 1710m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:44.53 | 5-2-2 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 18/04/2026 | 22 | LR OPEN 3 | $291,121.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | Fast | Ronnie Huckaby | 53.5kg | 1:50.89 | 1-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $9.90 |
| 2/5 | 27/03/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $175,562.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Huckaby | 51kg | 1:39.04 | 2-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $13.70 |
| 4/7 | 05/03/2026 | 17 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $175,562.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 52.5kg | 1:09.94 | 7-5-4 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $10.10 |
| 4/7 | 16/02/2026 | 44 | LR OPEN 3 | $213,980.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | 1:10.34 | 6-5-4 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $24.60 |
| 7/9 | 03/01/2026 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $171,898.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Alfredo Jr Triana | 53kg | 1:38.13 | 7-7-7 | 9 |
| 24.5L | $25.80 |

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently 9th of 14 at Laurel in the G1 Preakness Stakes on May 16 over 1911m, 13 len behind Napoleon Solo with 57kg at $29. The race before that 14th of 18 at Churchill Downs in the G1 Kentucky Derby on May 2 over 2012m, 17 len behind Golden Tempo with 57kg at $71.01. Others have better prospects.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | G1 OPEN 3 | $2,793,296.00 | Laurel Park | 1911m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 57kg | 1:58.69 | 5-10-9 | 4 |
| 13.3L | $29.00 |
| 14/18 | 02/05/2026 | 28 | G1 OPEN 3 | $6,983,240.00 | Churchill Downs | 2012m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 57kg | 2:02.27 | 11-14-14 | 18 |
| 17.4L | $71.01 |
| 7/7 | 04/04/2026 | 28 | G1 OPEN 3 | $727,802.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 1:49.01 | 3-4-7 | 4 |
| 16.1L | $9.20 |
| 2/7 | 07/03/2026 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3 | $280,899.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1710m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | 1:42.92 | 3-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $68.30 |
| 6/7 | 07/02/2026 | 29 | G3 OPEN 3 | $142,653.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | 1:37.02 | 1-4-6 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $37.20 |
| 1/5 | 09/01/2026 | 48 | MDN 3 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 1:35.73 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $25.80 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Laurel in the G1 Preakness Stakes on May 16 over 1911m, 4.5 len behind Napoleon Solo with 57kg at $12.10. The run before that 5th of 9 at Fairgrounds in the G2 Louisiana Derby on March 21 over 1911m, 11 len behind Emerging Market carrying 55.5kg at $3.10. Can improve again. Top chance.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 16/05/2026 | 56 | G1 OPEN 3 | $2,793,296.00 | Laurel Park | 1911m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 57kg | 1:58.69 | 6-3-3 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $12.10 |
| 5/9 | 21/03/2026 | 35 | G2 OPEN 3 | $1,404,494.00 | Fairgrounds | 1911m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:55.18 | 3-4-5 | 3 |
| 11.6L | $3.10 |
| 2/8 | 14/02/2026 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3 | $713,267.00 | Fairgrounds | 1811m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:49.14 | 4-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $8.40 |
| 4/10 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | G3 OPEN 3 | $373,692.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 55.5kg | 1:44.98 | 8-2-4 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $9.90 |
| 1/6 | 20/12/2025 | 30 | LR OPEN 2 | $153,139.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 55.5kg | 1:44.76 | 3-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.90 |
| 1/11 | 20/11/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | M | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:37.60 | 8-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Last start 3rd in a small field at Aqueduct in the G3 Peter Pan Stakes on May 9 over 1811m, 5 len behind Growth Equity with 56kg at $3.57. The run before that won by 2.25 len at Keeneland G3 Lexington Stakes April 11 over 1710m defeating The Hell We Did carrying 56kg at $33.34. Should go well.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 09/05/2026 | 28 | G3 OPEN 3 | $279,330.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Good | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 1:50.25 | 2-4-3 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $3.57 |
| 1/9 | 11/04/2026 | 21 | G3 OPEN 3 | $582,242.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 1:44.51 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $33.34 |
| 3/7 | 21/03/2026 | 45 | LR OPEN 3 | $351,124.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:45.76 | 2-4-3 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $7.41 |
| 4/7 | 04/02/2026 | 32 | LR OPEN 3 | $142,653.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Fast | Dylan Silva Machado | 56kg | 1:26.36 | 2-3-4 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/5 | 03/01/2026 | 90 | LR OPEN 3 | $186,846.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | 1:18.27 | 4-4-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $5.72 |
| 5/8 | 05/10/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 2 | $458,716.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | 1:02.28 | 6-7-5 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $58.33 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run came from midfield; 4th of 14 at Laurel in the G1 Preakness Stakes on May 16 over 1911m, 7 len behind Napoleon Solo with 57kg at $8.60. The run before that 3rd of 18 at Churchill Downs in the G1 Kentucky Derby on May 2 over 2012m, 1.0 len behind Golden Tempo carrying 57kg at $71.50. Can bounce back after a modest effort last time.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | G1 OPEN 3 | $2,793,296.00 | Laurel Park | 1911m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 57kg | 1:58.69 | 7-5-4 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $8.60 |
| 3/18 | 02/05/2026 | 28 | G1 OPEN 3 | $6,983,240.00 | Churchill Downs | 2012m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 57kg | 2:02.27 | 17-2-3 | 17 |
| 1.0L | $71.50 |
| 3/12 | 04/04/2026 | 21 | G2 OPEN 3 | $1,091,703.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 56kg | 1:51.71 | 8-4-3 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $29.21 |
| 6/10 | 14/03/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN 3 | $702,247.00 | Colonial Downs | 1811m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 56kg | 1:47.76 | 2-3-6 | 9 |
| 6.9L | $8.20 |
| 6/9 | 07/02/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN 3 | $356,633.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | Fast | D E Centeno | 55.5kg | 1:43.54 | 7-6-6 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $20.80 |
| 3/12 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $89,686.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | 1:45.03 | 9-2-3 | 12 |
| 1.8L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Micah J. Husbands
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 6th of 14 at Laurel in the G1 Preakness Stakes on May 16 over 1911m, 9 len behind Napoleon Solo carrying 57kg at $20.10. The run before that won by 0.5 len at Turfway Park LR March 21 over 1710m defeating Steel Imperium with 53.5kg at $5.41. Will need to lift.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 16/05/2026 | 56 | G1 OPEN 3 | $2,793,296.00 | Laurel Park | 1911m | Fast | Micah J Husbands | 57kg | 1:58.69 | 13-8-6 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $20.10 |
| 1/7 | 21/03/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN 3 | $351,124.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | 1:45.76 | 7-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $5.41 |
| 7/9 | 28/02/2026 | 43 | G2 OPEN 3 | $596,910.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Micah J Husbands | 54.5kg | 1:43.33 | 8-8-7 | 7 |
| 19.8L | $89.00 |
| 3/6 | 16/01/2026 | 76 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $79,173.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 53.5kg | 1:40.63 | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $3.90 |
| 1/8 | 01/11/2025 | 36 | MDN 2 | $106,870.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Micah J Husbands | 54.5kg | 1:38.76 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $2.40 |
| 3/6 | 26/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $107,034.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Micah J Husbands | 54.5kg | 1:23.66 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently came from midfield and scored a big 6 len win at Lone Star Park LR May 25 over 1710m defeating Chad Allan with 56kg at $1.20. Before that came from midfield and won by 9 len at Oaklawn Park LR March 26 over 1609m defeating Soldier N Diplomat with 55kg at $1.40. Leading chance again.
Last Starts 26 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 | 25/05/2026 | 60 | LR OPEN 3 | $418,994.00 | Lone Star Park | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:44.53 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $1.20 |
| 1/4 | 26/03/2026 | 47 | LR OPEN 3 | $280,899.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55kg | 1:37.03 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $1.40 |
| 4/7 | 07/02/2026 | 126 | G3 OPEN 3 | $142,653.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:37.02 | 6-3-4 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $2.20 |
| 2/6 | 04/10/2025 | 27 | G1 OPEN 2 | $456,621.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1710m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:43.67 | 4-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.90 |
| 2/6 | 07/09/2025 | 29 | G1 OPEN 2 | $458,716.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:21.92 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/5 | 09/08/2025 | 57 | G3 OPEN 2 | $232,558.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:10.37 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $1.20 |

Jockey: Angel I. Diaz
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after six months won by a nose at this track June 8 over 1207m defeating Saving Heart with 54.5kg at $4. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Woodbine All Weather in LR on July 12 over 1106m, 2.5 len behind Casson carrying 55.5kg at $2.35. One of the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 08/06/2026 | 185 | ALLOW 3U | $41,423.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Angel I Diaz | 54.5kg | 1:12.34 | 4-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 3/10 | 05/12/2025 | 54 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $156,202.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 54.5kg | 1:37.03 | 6-4-3 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $4.84 |
| 1/5 | 12/10/2025 | 57 | LR OPEN 2 | $190,259.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1408m | Fast | Fraser Aebly | 54.5kg | 1:24.83 | 1-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $1.90 |
| 5/9 | 16/08/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 2 | $232,558.00 | Woodbine Mohawk | 1308m | FM | Sahin Civaci | 54.5kg | 1:15.91 | 7-6-5 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $11.60 |
| 2/5 | 12/07/2025 | 20 | LR OPEN 2 | $191,131.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1106m | Fast | Patrick Husbands | 55.5kg | 1:04.31 | 5-3-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.35 |
| 1/7 | 22/06/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $179,005.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1106m | Fast | Patrick Husbands | 55kg | 1:04.52 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 49 day let-up. Last start 15th of 18 at Churchill Downs in the G1 Kentucky Derby on May 2 over 2012m, 20 len behind Golden Tempo with 57kg at $49.67. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Aqueduct G2 Wood Memorial April 4 over 1811m defeating Right To Party with 56kg at $12.89. Prefer in something a bit easier.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/18 | 02/05/2026 | 28 | G1 OPEN 3 | $6,983,240.00 | Churchill Downs | 2012m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 57kg | 2:02.27 | 16-16-15 | 2 |
| 20.2L | $49.67 |
| 1/12 | 04/04/2026 | 36 | G2 OPEN 3 | $1,091,703.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 56kg | 1:51.71 | 6-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $12.89 |
| 1/6 | 27/02/2026 | 90 | MDN 3 | $78,459.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | Samy Camacho | 54kg | 1:39.91 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $1.50 |
| 3/12 | 29/11/2025 | 44 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:43.41 | 1-2-3 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $6.30 |
| 4/11 | 16/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:23.84 | 6-4-4 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $11.72 |