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Thistledown Race 7 - Race 7 - Starter Optional Claiming

DARK BARON (3) did a great job to score by 1.75 lengths over today's course and distance last time out to make it two-for-two this prep. No reason he cannot salute again. REINVEST (5) has been in the placings his past two starts, finishing second over 1609m at this track (Dirt) last time out. Anthony Rodriguez who has three wins when partnering stays on. Leading contender. TRICKY TIGER (4) started at $5.80 last time but could only manage fourth, beaten 4.5 lengths, at this track over 1609m. Should be prominent from the outset. Capable of testing this field. COLONEL VARGO (6) finished 7 lengths back in sixth over 1609m at this track (Dirt) last time out after a gutsy win the start prior. Should be poised just off the lead. In the mix.

Race Time:7:50 PM

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Track:Fast

Weather:Fine

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1609m

Hot Gunner (1)514x167265

Trainer: Kim Puhl 12 mths 24: 4-2-3

Jockey: Luis Antonio Gonzalez

Weight: 54kgs

4 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: EXAGGERATOR (USA)

Dam: YOU FLATTER ME (USA)

Dam's Sire: Flatter

Stats

Prize Money$281,353.00

Avg $$11,723.04

Win %16.67%

Place %37.50%

Career24: 4-2-3

Track2: 0-0-0

Distance9: 2-0-1

Tr / Dist2: 0-0-0

1st Up3: 2-0-0

2nd Up3: 0-0-1

Firm20: 2-2-3

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Last start ran second last in a small field at this track on June 6 over 1609m, 7 len behind Dark Baron with 54kg at $4.80. The race before that 6th of 9 at this track on May 11 over 1609m, 5 len behind John's Rock with 54kg at $2.60. Genuine chance this time around.

Last Starts 18 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/6	06/06/2026	26	HCP 3U	$30,265.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Luis A Gonzalez	54kg	1:39.42	5-6-5	6	1. Dark Baron 2. Reinvest 3. Atkins	7.3L	$4.80
6/9	11/05/2026	22	HCP 3U	$30,307.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Luis A Gonzalez	54kg	1:38.92	8-7-6	8	1. John's Rock 2. Puff'smagicdragon 3. Reinvest	5.0L	$2.60
2/11	19/04/2026	17	ALLOW 4U	$49,491.00	Oaklawn Park	1710m	Fast	Walter De La Cruz	56kg	1:44.21	3-2-2	3	1. Unload 2. Hot Gunner 3. Excel Calculator	0.3L	$55.50
7/10	02/04/2026	20	CLM 4U	$43,668.00	Oaklawn Park	1710m	Fast	David Cabrera	56kg	1:47.46	9-7-7	4	1. Winter's Ghost 2. Frost Alert 3. Little Steven	15.4L	$5.50
6/9	13/03/2026	27	ALLOW 4U	$44,944.00	Oaklawn Park	1609m	Fast	David Cabrera	56kg	1:37.02	8-7-6	5	1. Unload 2. Italian Symphony 3. Beyond Best	11.5L	$15.20
1/12	14/02/2026	91	CLM 4U	$45,649.00	Oaklawn Park	1811m	SP	David Cabrera	55kg	1:52.33	2-1-1	8	1. Hot Gunner 2. Ultimate Strike 3. Global Empire	0.1L	$24.50

John's Rock (2)1326321615

Trainer: Nestor Rivera 12 mths 69: 18-17-14

Jockey: Jose A. Bracho

Weight: 55kgs

9 yo Bay G

Sire: BERNARDINI (USA)

Dam: SWEET CASSIOPEIA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Five Star Day

Stats

Prize Money$691,550.00

Avg $$10,022.46

Win %26.09%

Place %71.01%

Career69: 18-17-14

Track24: 7-6-5

Distance33: 10-7-8

Tr / Dist16: 4-4-3

1st Up7: 1-1-2

2nd Up7: 1-0-4

Firm49: 12-11-10

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic11: 1-4-3

Comments

Last start 5th of 7 at Belterra Park on May 29 over 1673m, 17 len behind My Romeo Lima carrying 55.5kg at $5.90. Before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track May 11 over 1609m defeating Puff'smagicdragon with 54kg at $9. Fully tested on his recent run.

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	29/05/2026	18	ALLOW 3U	$21,648.00	Belterra Park	1673m	Fast	Becerra Fernando Salazar	55.5kg	1:42.47	2-5-5	3	1. My Romeo Lima 2. Boitano 3. C V Shackles	17.0L	$5.90
1/9	11/05/2026	9	HCP 3U	$30,307.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Jose A Bracho	54kg	1:38.92	5-4-1	5	1. John's Rock 2. Puff'smagicdragon 3. Reinvest	1.0L	$9.00
6/6	02/05/2026	25	ALLOW 3U	$45,391.00	Thistledown	1609m	Heavy	B Tapara	54kg	1:38.42	6-5-6	6	1. Chiron 2. Mighty Les 3. Ekati's Way	11.4L	$12.70
1/6	07/04/2026	26	HCP 3U	$27,656.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Good	Alexander Chavez	56kg	1:12.49	5-1-1	5	1. John's Rock 2. Game Boy Benny 3. Star Entertainer	2.8L	$2.60
2/4	12/03/2026	17	CLM 3U	$30,899.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Good	Erik Barbaran	56kg	1:13.40	2-4-2	3	1. Thunderian 2. John's Rock 3. Altobelli	1.0L	$2.40
3/5	23/02/2026	32	CLM 3U	$31,384.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Erik Barbaran	56kg	1:13.79	4-3-3	1	1. Trigger Point 2. Colonel Vargo 3. John's Rock	1.8L	$5.80

Dark Baron (3)2233151x11

Trainer: Kristina M Tumblin 12 mths 30: 7-4-3

Jockey: Noel Vigil

Weight: 56kgs

6 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: OUTWORK (USA)

Dam: BARONESS JULIETTE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Speightstown

Stats

Prize Money$169,888.00

Avg $$5,662.93

Win %23.33%

Place %46.67%

Career30: 7-4-3

Track10: 2-2-1

Distance19: 7-2-3

Tr / Dist10: 2-2-1

1st Up5: 1-0-0

2nd Up5: 1-1-0

Firm20: 4-3-3

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran on from midfield and won by 9 len at this track May 5 over 1609m defeating Coastertothemoon carrying 56kg at $4.80. Second-up won by 1.75 len at this track June 6 over 1609m defeating Reinvest carrying 55kg at $4.40. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.

Last Starts 18 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	32	HCP 3U	$30,265.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	N Vigil	55kg	1:39.42	2-1-1	4	1. Dark Baron 2. Reinvest 3. Atkins	1.8L	$4.40
1/5	05/05/2026	75	CLM 3U	$23,184.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	N Vigil	56kg	1:38.40	3-1-1	2	1. Dark Baron 2. Coastertothemoon 3. Ice Blast	9.5L	$4.80
1/7	19/02/2026	44	CLM 3U	$29,101.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	M	Laureano Sosa	56kg	1:41.58	1-1-1	3	1. Dark Baron 2. Coastertothemoon 3. More Than Five	0.1L	$4.70
5/7	06/01/2026	29	CLM 3U	$26,308.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	SP	Laureano Sosa	56kg	1:40.07	2-2-5	7	1. Only Get'n Better 2. Colonel Poppy 3. Sudden Shift	5.1L	$2.00
1/10	08/12/2025	20	CLM 3U	$22,818.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Fast	N Vigil	56kg	1:39.72	1-1-1	6	1. Dark Baron 2. Kykeon 3. Pace	12.0L	$3.80
3/7	18/11/2025	15	CLM 3U	$22,748.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Fast	N Vigil	56kg	1:42.08	2-3-3	5	1. Colonel Poppy 2. Kykeon 3. Dark Baron	3.5L	$2.50

Tricky Tiger (4)6113141524

Trainer: Nestor Rivera (North America)12 mths 31: 5-6-4

Jockey: Alexander Chavez

Weight: 54kgs

5 yo Bay G

Sire: MENDELSSOHN (USA)

Dam: TILLIE THE TIGRESS (USA)

Dam's Sire: Tiger Ridge

Stats

Prize Money$208,229.00

Avg $$6,717.06

Win %16.13%

Place %48.39%

Career31: 5-6-4

Track4: 1-1-0

Distance4: 2-0-0

Tr / Dist2: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 0-1-0

2nd Up1: 0-1-0

Firm27: 3-6-2

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic21: 1-5-3

Comments

Racing well recently. Last start 4th in a small field at this track on June 6 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Dark Baron carrying 54kg at $5.80. The start before that 2nd of 7 at this track on May 19 over 1207m, 1.3 len behind Mr Penny Pincher with 56kg at $4.10. Can atone for a modest effort last time.

Last Starts 18 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	18	HCP 3U	$30,265.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Alexander Chavez	54kg	1:39.42	1-2-4	3	1. Dark Baron 2. Reinvest 3. Atkins	4.5L	$5.80
2/7	19/05/2026	8	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$43,855.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Alexander Chavez	56kg	1:11.48	1-2-2	7	1. Mr Penny Pincher 2. Tricky Tiger 3. Handsome Pants	1.3L	$4.10
5/9	11/05/2026	20	HCP 3U	$30,307.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Alexander Chavez	54kg	1:38.92	1-2-5	4	1. John's Rock 2. Puff'smagicdragon 3. Reinvest	2.8L	$3.70
1/7	21/04/2026	12	HCP 3U	$31,587.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Alexander Chavez	55kg	1:11.00	4-3-1	5	1. Tricky Tiger 2. El Muchacho Alegre 3. Zippin Gigi	0.1L	$3.40
4/6	09/04/2026	29	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$40,029.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	Angel I Diaz	57kg	1:12.29	4-5-4	1	1. Trigger Point 2. Thru The Vine 3. Reinvest	1.8L	$2.70
1/5	11/03/2026	13	ALLOW 3U	$37,079.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	M	Angel I Diaz	57kg	1:40.94	1-1-1	5	1. Tricky Tiger 2. More Than Five 3. Patriarchal	2.8L	$3.40

Reinvest (5)3216453432

Trainer: Gary L Johnson 12 mths 35: 8-4-7

Jockey: Anthony Rodriguez

Weight: 54kgs

6 yo Bay G

Sire: QUALITY ROAD (USA)

Dam: RULE ONE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Street Cry

Stats

Prize Money$228,211.00

Avg $$6,520.31

Win %22.86%

Place %54.29%

Career35: 8-4-7

Track12: 4-1-3

Distance16: 2-2-4

Tr / Dist8: 1-1-3

1st Up4: 2-1-0

2nd Up3: 1-0-1

Firm22: 5-1-5

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic4: 0-0-1

Comments

Recent form sound. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track on June 6 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Dark Baron carrying 54kg at $6.40. The start before that 3rd of 9 at this track on May 11 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind John's Rock carrying 54kg at $13. Made headway last time. Top chance.

Last Starts 18 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	06/06/2026	26	HCP 3U	$30,265.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Anthony Rodriguez	54kg	1:39.42	6-3-2	5	1. Dark Baron 2. Reinvest 3. Atkins	1.8L	$6.40
3/9	11/05/2026	20	HCP 3U	$30,307.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Anthony Rodriguez	54kg	1:38.92	9-5-3	3	1. John's Rock 2. Puff'smagicdragon 3. Reinvest	1.5L	$13.00
4/7	21/04/2026	12	HCP 3U	$31,587.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Anthony Rodriguez	54kg	1:11.00	7-6-4	2	1. Tricky Tiger 2. El Muchacho Alegre 3. Zippin Gigi	4.1L	$5.70
3/6	09/04/2026	17	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$40,029.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	Anthony Rodriguez	56kg	1:12.29	2-1-3	6	1. Trigger Point 2. Thru The Vine 3. Reinvest	0.5L	$14.60
5/7	23/03/2026	19	ALLOW 3U	$27,809.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Mauro Cedillo	56kg	1:12.82	7-5-5	3	1. Stomping Moon 2. El Muchacho Alegre 3. Doctor Wu	5.3L	$15.20
4/5	04/03/2026	20	HCP 3U	$35,112.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Anthony Rodriguez	56kg	1:12.70	5-4-4	2	1. Fivefive Six Champ 2. Trigger Point 3. Thru The Vine	9.3L	$5.30

Colonel Vargo (6)4424415416

Trainer: Ricardo Bailey (USA)12 mths 38: 17-3-6

Jockey: Jason Simpson

Weight: 54kgs

6 yo Chestnut G

Sire: DISTORTED HUMOR (USA)

Dam: AMI'S MESA (CAN)

Dam's Sire: Sky Mesa

Stats

Prize Money$559,694.00

Avg $$14,728.79

Win %44.74%

Place %68.42%

Career38: 17-3-6

Track4: 1-0-0

Distance4: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist2: 0-0-0

1st Up3: 0-0-2

2nd Up2: 0-0-1

Firm29: 14-2-5

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic6: 1-1-2

Comments

Last start ran last in a small field at this track on June 6 over 1609m, 7 len behind Dark Baron carrying 54kg at $6. The run before that won by a 0.1 len at this track May 19 over 1207m defeating Atkins with 55kg at $3.40. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.

Last Starts 18 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	18	HCP 3U	$30,265.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Jason Simpson	54kg	1:39.42	3-5-6	2	1. Dark Baron 2. Reinvest 3. Atkins	7.4L	$6.00
1/6	19/05/2026	8	HCP 3U	$30,307.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Jason Simpson	55kg	1:11.58	6-2-1	1	1. Colonel Vargo 2. Atkins 3. El Muchacho Alegre	0.1L	$3.40
4/9	11/05/2026	20	HCP 3U	$30,307.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Jason Simpson	54kg	1:38.92	4-1-4	6	1. John's Rock 2. Puff'smagicdragon 3. Reinvest	2.5L	$31.70
5/7	21/04/2026	11	HCP 3U	$31,587.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Jason Simpson	56kg	1:11.00	1-5-5	7	1. Tricky Tiger 2. El Muchacho Alegre 3. Zippin Gigi	4.2L	$5.90
1/7	10/04/2026	22	ALLOW 3U	$34,934.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Heavy	Jason Simpson	56kg	1:12.30	1-2-1	6	1. Colonel Vargo 2. Dream On Baby 3. Doctor Wu	0.3L	$4.00
4/5	19/03/2026	7	CLM 3U	$30,899.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Fast	Jason Simpson	56kg	1:40.17	1-3-4	5	1. Patriarchal 2. Sunset Town 3. Colonel Poppy	9.5L	$3.60