Thistledown Race 7 - Race 7 - Mdn Special Weight
MOONLIGHTER (1) wasn't far off maiden success before a break of nine months, finishing the campaign with a minor placing over 1106m at this track (Dirt). Rates on top and is a great chance to break through. HAPPYCASTLE (6) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 10 lengths when fifth over 1609m at this track two-and-a-half weeks ago. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. JOE BIRDEAUX (5) disappointed last time when seventh over 1609m at this track (Dirt) after a close second at Lone Star Park (Dirt) the run prior. Better suited at this shorter trip so worth forgiving. ROCKAWAY TIGER (4) finished second on debut five weeks ago over 1207m at this track, beaten 6 lengths. Must be respected.
Jockey: Erik Barbaran
Weight: 54kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at this track September 24 over 1106m, a nose behind Estoico with 53.5kg at $3. On debut second of 7 at this track July 3 over 1006m, 0.8 len behind Workstation carrying 53.5kg at $18.90. Expected to prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 269 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 | 24/09/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $51,835.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | M | C P Pilares | 53.5kg | 1:06.89 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
| 2/9 | 26/08/2025 | 39 | MDN 2 | $52,558.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | C P Pilares | 54kg | 1:14.67 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $3.40 |
| 3/7 | 18/07/2025 | 15 | LR OPEN 2 | $114,679.00 | Belterra Park | 1106m | Good | C P Pilares | 52.5kg | 1:05.88 | 6-4-3 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $28.40 |
| 2/7 | 03/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $51,835.00 | Thistledown | 1006m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 53.5kg | 1:01.38 | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $18.90 |
Jockey: Chelsey Keiser
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Jimmy Creed out of Moon Date. Betting can tell the tale.
Jockey: Victor R. Fernandez
Weight: 54kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, 6th of 8 at this track on May 16 over 1207m, 11 len behind Jolly Mon carrying 54kg at $4. Capable of plenty of improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 16/05/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $47,346.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Victor R Fernandez | 54kg | 1:13.42 | 5-3-6 | 5 |
| 11.1L | $4.00 |
Jockey: German Terraza
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, 2nd of 8 at this track on May 16 over 1207m, 6 len behind Teaching Moment with 54kg at $20.50. Sure to take a lot from that experience and makes plenty of appeal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 16/05/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $47,346.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | German Terraza | 54kg | 1:12.44 | 6-2-2 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $20.50 |
Jockey: Rocco Bowen
Weight: 56kgs
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At the latest run 7th of 9 at this track on June 3 over 1609m, 14 len behind Lightning Speed with 56kg at $3.50. The run before that tracked 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 with 56kg at $20.40. Can make amends for a modest effort last time.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 03/06/2026 | 24 | MDN 3U | $47,280.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Deshawn L Parker | 56kg | 1:42.04 | 4-7-7 | 1 |
| 14.0L | $3.50 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 25.5L | $3.40 |
Jockey: Angel I. Diaz
Weight: 56kgs
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At the latest run settled back and ran on when 5th of 9 at this track on June 3 over 1609m, 10 len behind Lightning Speed with 56kg at $8.30. The race before that 5th of 8 at this track on May 16 over 1207m, 10 len behind Teaching Moment carrying 56kg at $2.30. Can turn things around.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 03/06/2026 | 18 | MDN 3U | $47,280.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | 1:42.04 | 9-6-5 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $8.30 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 4.0L | $11.40 |
Jockey: Fernando Salazar Becerra
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by West Coast out of Cargo Jet. Likely to need the run.
Jockey: Jose A. Bracho
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Flameaway out of Kissy Suzuki. Sure to be better for this experience.
Jockey: Luis Raul Rivera
Weight: 54kgs
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Last start 6th of 9 at this track on June 3 over 1609m, 10 len behind Lightning Speed carrying 54kg at $20.30. The race before that 6th of 8 at this track on May 16 over 1207m, 10 len behind Teaching Moment with 54kg at $13.70. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 03/06/2026 | 18 | MDN 3U | $47,280.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Luis Raul Rivera | 54kg | 1:42.04 | 6-4-6 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $20.30 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7.1L | $24.70 |
Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, ran second last of 8 at this track on May 16 over 1207m, 11 len behind Teaching Moment with 54kg at $5.40. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 16/05/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $47,346.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | B Tapara | 54kg | 1:12.44 | 5-7-7 | 4 |
| 11.4L | $5.40 |
Jockey: Luis Alberto Batista
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 8 at this track on May 16 over 1207m, 12 len behind Jolly Mon carrying 56kg at $16.80. The start before that 4th of 7 at this track on April 29 over 1106m, 5 len behind Quick Ship with 56kg at $17.20. Preferred in something easier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 16/05/2026 | 17 | MDN 3U | $47,346.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | B Tapara | 56kg | 1:13.42 | 1-8-8 | 8 |
| 12.3L | $16.80 |
| 4/7 | 29/04/2026 | 23 | MDN 3U | $49,345.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | M | Alejandro Gomez | 56kg | 1:06.20 | 2-5-4 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $17.20 |
| 4/10 | 06/04/2026 | 18 | MDN 3U | $46,288.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Good | Alejandro Gomez | 57kg | 1:14.12 | 10-7-4 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $47.20 |
| 6/6 | 19/03/2026 | 16 | MDN 3U | $44,663.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Gonzalez | 57kg | 1:43.53 | 4-6-6 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $25.60 |
| 5/5 | 03/03/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $44,663.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Kevin Gonzalez | 57kg | 1:13.83 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 16.8L | $10.90 |
Jockey: David J. Haldar
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a 53-day let-up. Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track on April 28 over 1207m, 5 len behind Beat The Buzzer carrying 56kg at $1.50. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Mahoning Valley on March 3 over 1207m, 5 len behind Sun Of War with 57kg at $2.50. Will struggle to compete against the top handful.
Last Starts 53 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 | 28/04/2026 | 56 | MDN CLM 3U | $29,549.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Alexis Centeno | 56kg | 1:13.66 | 6-2-2 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $1.50 |
| 3/5 | 03/03/2026 | 60 | MDN 3U | $44,663.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Jose A Bracho | 57kg | 1:13.83 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $2.50 |
| 7/8 | 02/01/2026 | 17 | MDN 3U | $36,323.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Good | Yan Aviles | 57kg | 1:11.86 | 4-3-7 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $6.10 |
| 3/8 | 16/12/2025 | 50 | MDN 3U | $48,698.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Good | Yan Aviles | 56.5kg | 1:12.22 | 2-3-3 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $17.60 |
| 2/6 | 27/10/2025 | 30 | MDN 3U | $48,402.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Sarah Hess | 56kg | 1:15.28 | 5-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $7.10 |
| 3/6 | 27/09/2025 | 17 | MDN 3U | $32,875.00 | Belterra Park | 1308m | Fast | A Murgia | 55kg | 1:20.70 | 2-5-3 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $3.40 |