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Thistledown Race 4 - Race 4 - Starter Optional Claiming

ABSOLUTE MIRACLE (7) got the job done last start at this track (Dirt) over 1207m after she was in the firing line on the corner. Has a very good record over today's journey with two wins from four starts. J Skerrett stays on. Should be in the finish. CHESS NOT CHECKERS (1) is ready to win after she just missed last time, beaten a nose into second over 1207m at this track (Dirt) after being in the firing line all the way. Well placed this line-up and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. GOSHEN (5) started at $5.10 last time and ran below expectations, finishing fifth and beaten 6 lengths at this track (Dirt) over 1609m. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. HOLIDAY LIGHTS (4) scored last start at this track (Dirt) to make it four wins and two placings from seven starts this campaign. Has been in the top three at all five starts here, including three wins. Not to be discounted.

Race Time:5:34 PM
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Track:Good
Weather:cloudy
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:1106m
1
Silk
Chess Not Checkers (1)1133343x32
Trainer: J L Radosevich 12 mths 49: 9-11-13

Jockey: Jose A. Bracho

Weight: 54kgs

7 yo Bay M
Sire: ASTERN (AUS)
Dam: WEALTHY SHIPMAN (USA)
Dam's Sire: Midshipman

Stats

Prize Money$295,979.00
Avg $$6,040.39
Win %18.37%
Place %67.35%
Career49: 9-11-13
Track14: 3-3-5
Distance11: 3-4-3
Tr / Dist4: 2-0-2
1st Up5: 0-1-2
2nd Up5: 0-3-0
Firm36: 7-10-7
Good0: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic7: 2-2-1

Comments

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at this track on May 2 over 1106m, 1.5 len behind Miss Foxann carrying 51.5kg at $2.90. Second-up 2nd of 7 at this track on May 25 over 1207m, nose behind Absolute Miracle carrying 51.5kg at $14.20. Capable of a strong showing.

Last Starts 26 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
2/725/05/202623HCP FM 3U$27,933.00Thistledown1207mFastJoshua J Radosevich51.5kg1:11.767-1-21
  • 1. Absolute Miracle
  • 2. Chess Not Checkers
  • 3. Dreaming Of Audrey, Holiday Lights
0.1L$14.20
3/702/05/2026166CLM FM 3U$17,598.00Thistledown1106mMJoshua J Radosevich51.5kg1:06.123-3-33
  • 1. Miss Foxann
  • 2. Remember Me
  • 3. Chess Not Checkers
1.5L$2.90
3/817/11/202513ALLOW FM 3U$26,870.00Mahoning Valley1207mFastJose A Bracho56kg1:12.657-2-32
  • 1. Absolute Miracle
  • 2. Fast N Happy
  • 3. Chess Not Checkers
3.8L$14.50
4/704/11/202541ALLOW FM 3U$26,870.00Mahoning Valley1673mFastJose A Bracho56kg1:45.706-4-46
  • 1. Dreaming Of Audrey
  • 2. Gracie Dance
  • 3. Maliced
9.3L$13.40
3/424/09/202542HCP FM 3U$30,581.00Thistledown1207mMJose A Bracho54kg1:11.832-3-34
  • 1. Big Ginger
  • 2. Absolute Miracle
  • 3. Chess Not Checkers
4.5L$5.90
3/613/08/202529HCP FM 3U$31,008.00Thistledown1207mGoodJose A Bracho55kg1:11.816-3-33
  • 1. Dance Step
  • 2. Not Today
  • 3. Chess Not Checkers
3.6L$2.30
2
Silk
Mali Bali (2)1526132664
Trainer: Saul M Morales 12 mths 48: 7-15-6

Jockey: David J. Haldar

Weight: 54kgs

6 yo Dark Bay/Brown M
Sire: BAL A BALI (BRZ)
Dam: ANNA CREEK (USA)
Dam's Sire: Lonhro

Stats

Prize Money$169,541.00
Avg $$3,532.10
Win %14.58%
Place %58.33%
Career48: 7-15-6
Track18: 3-5-2
Distance15: 3-6-1
Tr / Dist5: 1-2-1
1st Up1: 0-0-0
2nd Up1: 0-0-0
Firm36: 5-11-5
Good0: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic2: 0-1-0

Comments

Last start ran second last in a small field at this track on June 8 over 1207m, 6 len behind Holiday Lights with 51kg at $8.10. The race before that ran second last of 7 at this track on May 25 over 1207m, 7 len behind Absolute Miracle with 52.5kg at $38.60. Well held last time and facing tough task today.

Last Starts 12 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
4/508/06/202614CLM FM 3U$22,734.00Thistledown1207mFastJ Skerrett51kg1:13.124-3-42
  • 1. Holiday Lights
  • 2. Sharp Az Can Be
  • 3. Miss Foxann
6.3L$8.10
6/725/05/202655HCP FM 3U$27,933.00Thistledown1207mFastCarlos Martinez52.5kg1:11.761-5-67
  • 1. Absolute Miracle
  • 2. Chess Not Checkers
  • 3. Dreaming Of Audrey, Holiday Lights
7.9L$38.60
6/631/03/202615CLM FM 3U$22,416.00Mahoning Valley1207mFastBecerra Fernando Salazar56kg1:13.001-6-66
  • 1. Right Trappe
  • 2. Remember Me
  • 3. Thirsty Accountant
13.0L$3.40
2/616/03/202614CLM FM 3U$21,629.00Mahoning Valley1106mMBecerra Fernando Salazar56kg1:07.542-4-26
  • 1. O Shaughesey
  • 2. Mali Bali
  • 3. Remember Me
2.3L$4.90
3/602/03/202629CLM FM 3U$21,629.00Mahoning Valley1207mFastBecerra Fernando Salazar56kg1:14.534-4-31
  • 1. G'day Lady
  • 2. Remember Me
  • 3. Mali Bali
5.3L$2.90
1/601/02/202639CLM FM 3U$21,629.00Mahoning Valley1207mSPJ Skerrett54kg1:12.802-1-12
  • 1. Mali Bali
  • 2. Maliced
  • 3. Grace And Glory
1.0L$4.90
3
Silk
Twilight Vision (3)261534x551
Trainer: James R Jackson 12 mths 30: 7-3-4

Jockey: Luis Raul Rivera

Weight: 54kgs

7 yo Dark Bay/Brown M
Sire: EVEN THE SCORE (USA)
Dam: STAR SHEBA (USA)
Dam's Sire: Elusive Hour

Stats

Prize Money$189,767.00
Avg $$6,325.57
Win %23.33%
Place %46.67%
Career30: 7-3-4
Track24: 4-2-4
Distance10: 2-1-1
Tr / Dist8: 1-0-1
1st Up8: 0-1-1
2nd Up7: 2-0-0
Firm23: 6-2-2
Good0: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Most recently won by 2 len at this track May 26 over 1106m defeating Quick Recovery carrying 54kg at $1.20. The start before that ran last in a small field at this track on May 6 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind One Smokin' Rita with 54kg at $23.30. Genuine contender under these conditions.

Last Starts 25 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
1/626/05/202620CLM FM 3U$17,039.00Thistledown1106mFastLuis Raul Rivera54kg1:05.581-1-16
  • 1. Twilight Vision
  • 2. Quick Recovery
  • 3. Blazing Zenna
2.0L$1.20
5/506/05/202615HCP FM 3U$30,307.00Thistledown1207mMLuis Raul Rivera54kg1:12.442-3-53
  • 1. One Smokin' Rita
  • 2. Absolute Miracle
  • 3. Hartful Hope
5.3L$23.30
5/521/04/2026201CLM FM 3U$38,282.00Thistledown1106mFastC Keiser54kg1:05.585-4-53
  • 1. Lucky Cougar
  • 2. A Little Canela
  • 3. Lady Wellington
3.8L$14.80
4/402/10/202517HCP FM 3U$33,180.00Thistledown1207mFastLuis Raul Rivera54kg1:11.231-3-44
  • 1. Austrian Navy
  • 2. Cloud Storage
  • 3. One Smokin' Rita
8.3L$10.10
3/615/09/202526HCP FM 3U$33,180.00Thistledown1207mFastLuis Raul Rivera55kg1:11.215-2-31
  • 1. Waterworks
  • 2. Cloud Storage
  • 3. Twilight Vision
1.8L$4.90
5/720/08/202523HCP FM 3U$33,643.00Thistledown1207mFastLuis Raul Rivera56kg1:10.856-6-52
  • 1. One Smokin' Rita
  • 2. Austrian Navy
  • 3. Big Ginger
9.5L$22.60
4
Silk
Holiday Lights (4)x2x1341131
Trainer: Saul M Morales 12 mths 21: 6-5-4

Jockey: Victor R. Fernandez

Weight: 55kgs

5 yo Bay M
Sire: HOLIDAY PROMISE (USA)
Dam: SWEETASNAILS (USA)
Dam's Sire: Put It Back

Stats

Prize Money$123,586.00
Avg $$5,885.05
Win %28.57%
Place %71.43%
Career21: 6-5-4
Track5: 3-1-1
Distance9: 3-3-2
Tr / Dist3: 2-1-0
1st Up4: 1-2-0
2nd Up3: 0-1-1
Firm13: 3-3-2
Good0: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Form hard to fault. At the latest run won by 2 len at this track June 8 over 1207m defeating Sharp Az Can Be carrying 55kg at $2.90. The race before that 3rd of 7 at this track on May 25 over 1207m, 4 len behind Absolute Miracle carrying 56kg at $16.80. Last-start winner who can measure up again.

Last Starts 12 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
1/508/06/202614CLM FM 3U$22,734.00Thistledown1207mFastAlexander Chavez55kg1:13.125-1-15
  • 1. Holiday Lights
  • 2. Sharp Az Can Be
  • 3. Miss Foxann
2.0L$2.90
3/725/05/202620HCP FM 3U$27,933.00Thistledown1207mFastAlexander Chavez56kg1:11.766-4-32
  • 1. Absolute Miracle
  • 2. Chess Not Checkers
  • 3. Dreaming Of Audrey, Holiday Lights
3.9L$16.80
1/505/05/202613CLM FM 3U$20,112.00Thistledown1106mFastAlexander Chavez56kg1:06.345-1-11
  • 1. Holiday Lights
  • 2. Crackle
  • 3. Pounds In Town
1.5L$5.60
1/522/04/202623CLM FM 3U$18,341.00Thistledown1106mFastAlexander Chavez55kg1:06.322-1-14
  • 1. Holiday Lights
  • 2. Blazing Zenna
  • 3. D' Kitten
2.3L$1.70
4/530/03/202617CLM FM 3U$20,927.00Mahoning Valley1609mFastBecerra Fernando Salazar57kg1:41.535-5-43
  • 1. Dame Maude Chardin
  • 2. Star Ella
  • 3. My Fine Aquiline
12.3L$5.50
3/513/03/20269CLM FM 3U$20,927.00Mahoning Valley1207mGoodAlejandro Gomez57kg1:13.885-4-33
  • 1. Pounds In Town
  • 2. Dame Maude Chardin
  • 3. Holiday Lights
5.3L$5.70
5
Silk
Goshen (5)1311432325
Trainer: Nestor Rivera (USA)12 mths 43: 10-7-8

Jockey: Alexander Chavez

Weight: 54kgs

6 yo Bay M
Sire: CLASSIC EMPIRE (USA)
Dam: WHAT A LILY (USA)
Dam's Sire: Vindication

Stats

Prize Money$298,626.00
Avg $$6,944.79
Win %23.26%
Place %58.14%
Career43: 10-7-8
Track3: 0-1-1
Distance7: 1-3-1
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up2: 0-1-1
2nd Up2: 0-1-0
Firm32: 6-5-7
Good0: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic9: 3-1-2

Comments

Most recently 5th of 7 at this track on June 1 over 1609m, 6 len behind Master Of The Nite with 54kg at $5.10. Before that 2nd in a small field at this track on May 7 over 1609m, 0.1 len behind Shieldmewithprayer carrying 54kg at $1.70. Can turn things around.

Last Starts 19 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
5/701/06/202625HCP 3U$27,894.00Thistledown1609mFastRocco Bowen54kg1:40.002-4-53
  • 1. Master Of The Nite
  • 2. Puff'smagicdragon
  • 3. Kykeon
6.4L$5.10
2/507/05/202616HCP FM 3U$27,933.00Thistledown1609mFastAlexander Chavez54kg1:40.023-2-25
  • 1. Shieldmewithprayer
  • 2. Goshen
  • 3. Calisue
0.1L$1.70
3/821/04/202613HCP 3U$29,112.00Thistledown1609mFastAlexander Chavez51.5kg1:39.968-2-D17
  • 1. Dr Schuster
  • 2. Kykeon
  • 3. Goshen
1.8L$4.10
2/708/04/20269ALLOW FM 3U$38,428.00Mahoning Valley1609mFastAlexander Chavez56kg1:40.506-3-21
  • 1. Canadian Bear
  • 2. Goshen
  • 3. Dreaming Of Audrey
0.5L$3.90
3/630/03/202626ALLOW FM 3U$37,079.00Mahoning Valley1207mFastAlexander Chavez56kg1:12.902-3-36
  • 1. Popstyle
  • 2. Absolute Miracle
  • 3. Goshen
0.5L$5.20
4/704/03/202614ALLOW FM 3U$24,719.00Mahoning Valley1673mMDavid J Haldar57kg1:46.066-3-46
  • 1. Dreaming Of Audrey
  • 2. Late Nite Lizzie
  • 3. Tiz Independence
14.5L$6.20
6
Silk
O Shaughesey (6)42x4116133
Trainer: Jose Jr Bracho 12 mths 46: 10-8-6

Jockey: Agustin Bracho

Weight: 54kgs

6 yo Bay M
Sire: GOOD SAMARITAN (USA)
Dam: LIVE TO DANCE (USA)
Dam's Sire: Emcee

Stats

Prize Money$294,309.00
Avg $$6,398.02
Win %21.74%
Place %52.17%
Career46: 10-8-6
Track0: 0-0-0
Distance30: 8-8-4
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up5: 0-1-1
2nd Up5: 2-1-0
Firm35: 6-6-4
Good1: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Comes here off a 46-day let-up. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 7 at Mountaineer Park on May 5 over 1106m, 6 len behind Maci's World with 56kg at $7.10. The start before that ran second last in a small field at Mountaineer Park on April 14 over 1106m, 2 len behind Del Rey Dolly with 56kg at $2.80. Not doing enough.

Last Starts 46 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
3/705/05/202621ALLOW FM 3U$20,950.00Mountaineer Park1106mFastA Bracho56kg1:07.591-1-36
  • 1. Maci's World
  • 2. Rock Star Parking
  • 3. O Shaughesey
6.5L$7.10
3/414/04/202629HCP FM 3U$21,834.00Mountaineer Park1106mFastA Bracho56kg1:08.241-2-31
  • 1. Del Rey Dolly
  • 2. Rock Star Parking
  • 3. O Shaughesey
2.1L$2.80
1/616/03/202614CLM FM 3U$21,629.00Mahoning Valley1106mMA Bracho56kg1:07.541-1-13
  • 1. O Shaughesey
  • 2. Mali Bali
  • 3. Remember Me
2.3L$6.20
6/602/03/202647CLM FM 3U$21,629.00Mahoning Valley1207mFastA Bracho56kg1:14.531-3-65
  • 1. G'day Lady
  • 2. Remember Me
  • 3. Mali Bali
11.3L$2.20
1/714/01/202622CLM FM 3U$19,432.00Mahoning Valley1106mMA Bracho57kg1:06.351-1-16
  • 1. O Shaughesey
  • 2. Taking Charge Desi
  • 3. General Ginny
2.3L$2.20
1/1123/12/202514CLM FM 3U$19,602.00Mahoning Valley1106mHeavyA Bracho57kg1:05.721-1-110
  • 1. O Shaughesey
  • 2. Taking Charge Desi
  • 3. Datttsafancyfox
4.5L$4.10
7
Silk
Absolute Miracle (7)2211272221
Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett (USA)12 mths 21: 6-6-1

Jockey: Jefferson Skerrett

Weight: 52.5kgs

5 yo Chestnut M
Sire: AUDIBLE (USA)
Dam: SPEIGHTLASS (USA)
Dam's Sire: Speightstown

Stats

Prize Money$174,847.00
Avg $$8,326.05
Win %28.57%
Place %61.90%
Career21: 6-6-1
Track5: 2-3-0
Distance4: 2-1-0
Tr / Dist1: 0-1-0
1st Up4: 1-0-0
2nd Up3: 1-1-0
Firm13: 4-3-1
Good0: 0-0-0
Soft1: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Racing well recently. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by a nose at this track May 25 over 1207m defeating Chess Not Checkers carrying 51.5kg at $1.30. The start before that 2nd in a small field at this track on May 6 over 1207m, 0.1 len behind One Smokin' Rita with 54kg at $1.80. Big chance to make it back-to-back successes.

Last Starts 26 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
1/725/05/202619HCP FM 3U$27,933.00Thistledown1207mFastJ Skerrett51.5kg1:11.764-2-16
  • 1. Absolute Miracle
  • 2. Chess Not Checkers
  • 3. Dreaming Of Audrey, Holiday Lights
0.1L$1.30
2/506/05/202616HCP FM 3U$30,307.00Thistledown1207mMVictor R Fernandez54kg1:12.443-5-21
  • 1. One Smokin' Rita
  • 2. Absolute Miracle
  • 3. Hartful Hope
0.1L$1.80
2/620/04/202621HCP FM 3U$31,587.00Thistledown1106mFastJ Skerrett51.5kg1:05.324-3-22
  • 1. One Smokin' Rita
  • 2. Absolute Miracle
  • 3. Honey Bella
0.5L$2.10
2/630/03/202626ALLOW FM 3U$37,079.00Mahoning Valley1207mFastJ Skerrett54kg1:12.905-1-21
  • 1. Popstyle
  • 2. Absolute Miracle
  • 3. Goshen
0.3L$2.90
7/704/03/202613ALLOW FM 3U$24,719.00Mahoning Valley1673mMJ Skerrett54kg1:46.067-7-77
  • 1. Dreaming Of Audrey
  • 2. Late Nite Lizzie
  • 3. Tiz Independence
23.8L$1.70
2/819/02/202644ALLOW FM 3U$25,107.00Mahoning Valley1609mMJ Skerrett54kg1:43.506-1-25
  • 1. Shieldmewithprayer
  • 2. Absolute Miracle
  • 3. Dreaming Of Audrey
0.1L$1.60

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