Thistledown Race 8 - George Lewis Memorial S. Stakes
VILLIAN (9) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish 1.5 lengths away in second over 1710m in Listed grade at Belterra Park (Dirt). Finds a suitable assignment and can run another big race. SHADOWY (6) was well-fancied when resuming last start but could only manage ninth, beaten 10 lengths, over 1207m at Listed level at this track (Dirt). Has never missed the frame second up. Ready to find peak form this time. RONNIS SECOND WIND (10) was far too good first up last start when he scored by 3 lengths over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Has a perfect second-up record from twostarts and this looks well within his grasp. CASUAL ATTIRE (8) finished midfield at his first run back from a spell last start, beaten 13 lengths over 1673m at Belterra Park (Dirt). Rocco Bowen goes well on this six-year-old and is back on top today. In the mix with race fitness now on side.

Jockey: Jose A. Bracho
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 11 at this track in LR on May 2 over 1207m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Villian carrying 54kg at $14.50. Last start 5th of 7 at this track on May 25 over 1207m, 11 len behind Vdaytothetenacious with 51.5kg at $14.60. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 25/05/2026 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $39,106.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Joshua J Radosevich | 51.5kg | 1:10.64 | 1-3-5 | 7 |
| 11.6L | $14.60 |
| 7/11 | 02/05/2026 | 159 | LR OPEN 3U | $104,749.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Heavy | Jose A Bracho | 54kg | 1:11.34 | 6-5-7 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $14.50 |
| 7/8 | 24/11/2025 | 26 | LR OPEN 3U | $114,504.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | Fast | Jose A Bracho | 54.5kg | 1:44.20 | 6-6-7 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $31.70 |
| 4/9 | 29/10/2025 | 16 | ALLOW 3U | $39,422.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Jose A Bracho | 57kg | 1:12.10 | 1-7-4 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $5.60 |
| 1/6 | 13/10/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $61,035.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Jose A Bracho | 56kg | 1:11.60 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/5 | 30/09/2025 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $58,716.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Jose A Bracho | 54kg | 1:10.67 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Chelsey Keiser
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 47-day let-up. First-up after three months won by 2.25 len at this track May 4 over 1207m defeating Run Red Run with 54kg at $3.60. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Mahoning Valley on November 18 over 1207m, 2 len behind Shadow Strike with 55.5kg at $2.30. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 04/05/2026 | 89 | CLM 3U | $47,486.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | C Keiser | 54kg | 1:11.24 | 6-3-1 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.60 |
| 7/8 | 04/02/2026 | 30 | ALLOW 3U | $51,641.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | C Keiser | 56kg | 1:12.98 | 2-7-7 | 8 |
| 9.5L | $3.70 |
| 3/6 | 05/01/2026 | 33 | ALLOW 3U | $54,111.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | C Keiser | 56kg | 1:39.45 | 2-2-3 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $1.80 |
| 1/7 | 03/12/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $53,752.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | C Keiser | 56kg | 1:39.90 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.30 |
| 2/7 | 18/11/2025 | 40 | ALLOW 3U | $53,588.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | C Keiser | 55.5kg | 1:13.30 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $2.30 |
| 7/8 | 09/10/2025 | 105 | CLM 3U | $48,706.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | C Keiser | 53.5kg | 1:12.51 | 1-6-7 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $1.90 |

Jockey: Fernando Salazar Becerra
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th in a small field at this track on June 6 over 1207m, 11 len behind Ronnis Second Wind with 52.5kg at $7. The race before that ran last of 7 at this track on May 12 over 1207m, 9 len behind Dream On Baby carrying 53.5kg at $16.60. Impossible to entertain.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 06/06/2026 | 25 | CLM 3U | $48,815.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | J Skerrett | 52.5kg | 1:11.64 | 4-5-4 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $7.00 |
| 7/7 | 12/05/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $39,106.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | J Skerrett | 53.5kg | 1:10.82 | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 9.4L | $16.60 |
| 1/7 | 22/04/2026 | 233 | CLM 3U | $31,878.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Luis Raul Rivera | 54kg | 1:12.48 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/5 | 01/09/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $48,930.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Yan Aviles | 54kg | 1:11.86 | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.90 |
| 1/8 | 11/08/2025 | 47 | ALLOW 3U | $55,504.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Luis Raul Rivera | 52.5kg | 1:12.60 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $10.10 |
| 6/6 | 25/06/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $55,677.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Luis Raul Rivera | 52.5kg | 1:11.78 | 4-5-D3 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $4.00 |

Jockey: T. D. Houghton
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after six months 2nd in a small field at this track on June 10 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Sammy's Smile with 54kg at $12.30. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Mahoning Valley on April 7 2025 over 1609m, 0.8 len behind Hidden Access with 56kg at $23.70. Others have his measure.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 10/06/2026 | 184 | CLM 3U | $30,544.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | T Houghton | 54kg | 1:43.20 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $12.30 |
| 3/8 | 08/12/2025 | 27 | CLM 3U | $32,925.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Fast | Elijah Greenidge | 54kg | 1:40.52 | 7-3-3 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $4.90 |
| 2/8 | 11/11/2025 | 12 | CLM 3U | $37,099.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | SP | Elijah Greenidge | 54kg | 1:47.18 | 3-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $28.70 |
| 6/7 | 30/10/2025 | 23 | CLM 3U | $26,636.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SP | Elijah Greenidge | 54kg | 1:12.52 | 7-7-6 | 6 |
| 17.0L | $5.90 |
| 6/6 | 07/10/2025 | 12 | CLM 3U | $42,049.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | SP | T Houghton | 54kg | 1:40.38 | 4-6-6 | 2 |
| 29.5L | $15.10 |
| 8/9 | 25/09/2025 | 15 | LR OPEN 3U | $114,679.00 | Thistledown | 1710m | Good | T Houghton | 53kg | 1:46.54 | 7-8-8 | 8 |
| 21.4L | $67.70 |

Jockey: Erik Barbaran
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 3rd of 11 at this track in LR on May 2 over 1207m, in the wet; 4 len behind Villian with 53.5kg at $33. Second run from a spell ran last in a small field at this track on June 6 over 1207m, 14 len behind Ronnis Second Wind with 54kg at $4.50. Likely to struggle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 06/06/2026 | 35 | CLM 3U | $48,815.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 54kg | 1:11.64 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/11 | 02/05/2026 | 159 | LR OPEN 3U | $104,749.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Heavy | Erik Barbaran | 53.5kg | 1:11.34 | 10-6-3 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $33.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/11/2025 | 19 | LR OPEN 3U | $114,504.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 54.5kg | 1:44.20 | 7-7-6 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $62.30 |
| 5/8 | 05/11/2025 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $39,542.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 56kg | 1:45.12 | 8-7-5 | 7 |
| 5.6L | $16.00 |
| 5/9 | 25/09/2025 | 24 | LR OPEN 3U | $114,679.00 | Thistledown | 1710m | Good | Erik Barbaran | 53kg | 1:46.54 | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 01/09/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $42,813.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Luis Raul Rivera | 54kg | 1:04.19 | 1-7-4 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $19.70 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after three months 9th of 11 at this track in LR on May 2 over 1207m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Villian with 54kg at $3. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at this track in LR on September 25 over 1710m, 2.5 len behind Villian with 55kg at $4.30. Strong winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 02/05/2026 | 101 | LR OPEN 3U | $104,749.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Heavy | Rocco Bowen | 54kg | 1:11.34 | 5-7-9 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/5 | 21/01/2026 | 58 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $58,744.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | SP | Laureano Sosa | 56kg | 1:39.11 | 2-1-3 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/11/2025 | 25 | LR OPEN 3U | $114,504.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | Fast | Rocco Bowen | 54.5kg | 1:44.20 | 2-3-5 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $2.70 |
| 3/6 | 30/10/2025 | 17 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $41,857.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | SP | Rocco Bowen | 57kg | 1:04.35 | 6-5-3 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $2.90 |
| 1/6 | 13/10/2025 | 18 | ALLOW 3U | $45,205.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Laureano Sosa | 54kg | 1:10.22 | 5-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.40 |
| 2/9 | 25/09/2025 | 27 | LR OPEN 3U | $114,679.00 | Thistledown | 1710m | Good | Laureano Sosa | 55kg | 1:46.54 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Jefferson Skerrett
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently won by 1.5 len at this track May 21 over 1609m defeating Wetzel with 53.5kg at $11.40. The start before that won by 1.3 len at this track May 13 over 1609m defeating Wetzel carrying 51.5kg at $3.60. Happy to risk.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 21/05/2026 | 8 | CLM 3U | $43,017.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | J Skerrett | 53.5kg | 1:40.10 | 5-3-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $11.40 |
| 1/6 | 13/05/2026 | 11 | CLM 3U | $38,408.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | J Skerrett | 51.5kg | 1:40.56 | 5-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $3.60 |
| 6/11 | 02/05/2026 | 10 | LR OPEN 3U | $104,749.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Heavy | Anthony Rodriguez | 53kg | 1:11.34 | 11-8-6 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $41.60 |
| 3/5 | 22/04/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $40,029.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | J Skerrett | 52.5kg | 1:39.66 | 5-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $7.20 |
| 4/5 | 25/03/2026 | 19 | CLM 3U | $36,376.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:40.37 | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $6.20 |
| 1/6 | 06/03/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $34,129.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | SP | Anthony Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:42.22 | 6-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $6.30 |

Jockey: Rocco Bowen
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 7 at Belterra Park on May 29 over 1673m, 13 len behind My Romeo Lima carrying 55.5kg at $16.30. Previously second-up ran second last of 8 at this track on July 8 over 1609m, 20 len behind Brick Ambush carrying 54kg at $27.60. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 29/05/2026 | 136 | ALLOW 3U | $21,648.00 | Belterra Park | 1673m | Fast | Hector Rafael Jr Diaz | 55.5kg | 1:42.47 | 3-4-4 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $16.30 |
| 3/6 | 13/01/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $39,462.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | Rocco Bowen | 56kg | 1:38.93 | 1-3-3 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $2.90 |
| 2/5 | 22/12/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $40,429.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Heavy | Rocco Bowen | 56kg | 1:37.74 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/11/2025 | 60 | LR OPEN 3U | $114,504.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:44.20 | 1-2-2 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 25/09/2025 | 27 | LR OPEN 3U | $114,679.00 | Thistledown | 1710m | Good | Angel I Diaz | 54kg | 1:46.54 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $25.30 |
| 3/9 | 29/08/2025 | 52 | LR OPEN 3U | $116,279.00 | Belterra Park Turf | 1710m | FM | Yarmarie L Correa | 56kg | 1:43.41 | 2-6-3 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $15.30 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up won by 1.3 len at this track LR May 2 over 1207m in the wet defeating Excitement carrying 56kg at $3.50. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Belterra Park in LR on May 29 over 1710m, 1.5 len behind Ekati's Way carrying 56kg at $3.30. This race is well within his grasp.
Last Starts 22 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 | 29/05/2026 | 27 | LR OPEN 3U | $139,665.00 | Belterra Park | 1710m | Fast | Hector Rafael Jr Diaz | 56kg | 1:45.74 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.30 |
| 1/11 | 02/05/2026 | 159 | LR OPEN 3U | $104,749.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Heavy | Hector Rafael Jr Diaz | 56kg | 1:11.34 | 1-2-1 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 24/11/2025 | 60 | LR OPEN 3U | $114,504.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 57kg | 1:44.20 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/9 | 25/09/2025 | 27 | LR OPEN 3U | $114,679.00 | Thistledown | 1710m | Good | Rocco Bowen | 56kg | 1:46.54 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $2.80 |
| 1/9 | 29/08/2025 | 15 | LR OPEN 3U | $116,279.00 | Belterra Park Turf | 1710m | FM | Rocco Bowen | 56kg | 1:43.41 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |
| 11/12 | 14/08/2025 | 30 | LR OPEN 3U | $155,039.00 | Thistledown | 2012m | Fast | Luis Raul Rivera | 56kg | 2:06.13 | 7-10-11 | 3 |
| 26.6L | $5.80 |

Jockey: Victor R. Fernandez
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after six months came from midfield and won by 3 len at this track June 6 over 1207m defeating Red Chips carrying 54kg at $4.20. Previously second-up scored a big 4 len win at Belterra Park LR July 18 over 1710m defeating Just Like Rambo with 52.5kg at $9.90. Can go on with it. Improver with winning prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 06/06/2026 | 177 | CLM 3U | $48,815.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Victor R Fernandez | 54kg | 1:11.64 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $4.20 |
| 5/7 | 11/12/2025 | 17 | ALLOW 3U | $39,663.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Good | Victor R Fernandez | 56kg | 1:41.21 | 4-5-5 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $5.30 |
| 3/8 | 24/11/2025 | 27 | LR OPEN 3U | $114,504.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | Fast | Victor R Fernandez | 56kg | 1:44.20 | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $11.80 |
| 1/8 | 28/10/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $55,099.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Fast | Victor R Fernandez | 55kg | 1:40.24 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $1.90 |
| 2/6 | 13/10/2025 | 18 | ALLOW 3U | $61,035.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Victor R Fernandez | 54kg | 1:40.10 | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.40 |
| 9/9 | 25/09/2025 | 27 | LR OPEN 3U | $114,679.00 | Thistledown | 1710m | Good | Becerra Fernando Salazar | 53kg | 1:46.54 | 9-9-9 | 3 |
| 100.0L | $8.60 |