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Thistledown Race 8 - Race 8 - Starter Optional Claiming

PUFF'SMAGICDRAGON (3) has been thereabouts lately without being able to break through, the latest effort a third at this track (Dirt) over 1609m. Has never missed the frame at this venue, including four wins. Among the leading chances. CARILLO (2) has put together a couple of wins at this course, the latest on June 25 over 1609m when he got home by 0.3 lengths. Winning rider Luis A Gonzalez retains the mount. Nicely placed to get the job done again. DR SCHUSTER (6) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 0.3 lengths from the winner in second over 1609m at this track after being prominent at the corner. Likely improver with strong prospects. PATRIARCHAL (7) turned things around last start and landed the prize by 1.3 lengths over 1609m at this track (Dirt). Has his share of talent. Hard to beat again in this suitable race.

Race Time:8:27 PM

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Track:Firm

Weather:fine

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1609m

Ice Blast (1)113x451313

Trainer: Nestor Rivera 12 mths 51: 14-8-8

Jockey: Fernando Salazar Becerra

Weight: 54kgs

7 yo Chestnut G

Sire: KEEN ICE (USA)

Dam: PAULOWNIA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Quiet American

Stats

Prize Money$364,674.00

Avg $$7,150.47

Win %27.45%

Place %58.82%

Career51: 14-8-8

Track17: 6-2-5

Distance24: 9-5-4

Tr / Dist16: 6-2-4

1st Up5: 0-0-1

2nd Up5: 0-0-1

Firm36: 12-5-5

Good1: 0-1-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd in a small field at this track on June 17 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Patriarchal with 56kg at $4.20. Before that won by 2.25 len at this track May 27 over 1609m defeating I'll Figure It Out carrying 55kg at $3.20. Good job last start and has top-three aspirations.

Last Starts 28 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	17/06/2026	21	CLM 3U	$22,734.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Alexander Chavez	56kg	1:40.86	3-3-3	5	1. Patriarchal 2. Saqeel 3. Ice Blast	1.3L	$4.20
1/6	27/05/2026	22	CLM 3U	$17,598.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Alexander Chavez	55kg	1:40.30	1-3-1	6	1. Ice Blast 2. I'll Figure It Out 3. Digital Footprint	2.3L	$3.20
3/5	05/05/2026	12	CLM 3U	$23,184.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Alexander Chavez	56kg	1:38.40	4-4-3	3	1. Dark Baron 2. Coastertothemoon 3. Ice Blast	12.8L	$3.10
1/6	23/04/2026	14	CLM 3U	$18,341.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Alexander Chavez	54kg	1:40.50	2-1-1	1	1. Ice Blast 2. Food Foodie 3. Succession Gold	3.0L	$1.40
5/7	09/04/2026	9	ALLOW 3U	$29,112.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Fast	Angel I Diaz	56kg	1:41.05	2-7-5	3	1. Washington's Union 2. Stomping Moon 3. See Spot Run	6.8L	$9.50
4/6	31/03/2026	155	CLM 3U	$18,923.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	Alexander Chavez	56kg	1:12.84	5-5-4	1	1. Ernie's Martini 2. Mexitexafornia 3. Royal Curlin	5.4L	$4.40

Carillo (2)5x3734x511

Trainer: Valerie K Shanyfelt 12 mths 33: 10-3-4

Jockey: Luis Antonio Gonzalez

Weight: 56kgs

8 yo Bay G

Sire: UNION RAGS (USA)

Dam: PROPER MAD (USA)

Dam's Sire: Bernardini

Stats

Prize Money$343,706.00

Avg $$10,415.33

Win %30.30%

Place %51.52%

Career33: 10-3-4

Track18: 7-2-2

Distance23: 10-2-3

Tr / Dist17: 7-2-2

1st Up7: 3-0-1

2nd Up7: 3-1-0

Firm29: 10-3-3

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently won by a 0.3 len at this track June 25 over 1609m defeating Dr Schuster with 54kg at $9.20. The start before that won by 0.5 len at this track May 21 over 1609m defeating Majestic Frontier carrying 56kg at $1.90. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.

Last Starts 20 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	25/06/2026	35	HCP 3U	$27,894.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Luis A Gonzalez	54kg	1:40.20	4-2-1	4	1. Carillo 2. Dr Schuster 3. Puff'smagicdragon	0.3L	$9.20
1/5	21/05/2026	16	CLM 3U	$16,480.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Luis A Gonzalez	56kg	1:40.32	5-3-1	1	1. Carillo 2. Majestic Frontier 3. Vladislav	0.5L	$1.90
5/5	05/05/2026	224	CLM 3U	$23,184.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Luis A Gonzalez	56kg	1:38.40	5-5-5	4	1. Dark Baron 2. Coastertothemoon 3. Ice Blast	20.5L	$6.90
4/5	23/09/2025	25	CLM 3U	$26,758.00	Thistledown	1609m	Good	Luis A Gonzalez	56kg	1:39.81	5-4-4	1	1. P H Factor 2. John's Rock 3. Dr Schuster	2.6L	$6.00
3/6	29/08/2025	58	CLM 3U	$40,775.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Luis A Gonzalez	54kg	1:39.21	4-5-3	4	1. Tatanka 2. John's Rock 3. Carillo	2.5L	$29.60
7/7	02/07/2025	37	ALLOW 3U	$42,813.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Luis A Gonzalez	56kg	1:38.09	7-7-7	2	1. Tatanka 2. I Wanna Win 3. Fair And Square	7.6L	$12.80

Puff'Smagicdragon (3)131442x223

Trainer: J L Radosevich 12 mths 25: 7-7-3

Jockey: Erik Barbaran

Weight: 54kgs

5 yo Bay G

Sire: MENDELSSOHN (USA)

Dam: MAGNIFICENT MARGO (USA)

Dam's Sire: Congrats

Stats

Prize Money$176,272.00

Avg $$7,050.88

Win %28.00%

Place %68.00%

Career25: 7-7-3

Track9: 4-3-2

Distance15: 5-4-2

Tr / Dist9: 4-3-2

1st Up2: 0-1-0

2nd Up2: 0-2-0

Firm14: 3-5-3

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at this track on June 25 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Carillo carrying 54kg at $1.80. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at this track on June 1 over 1609m, 0.8 len behind Master Of The Nite with 54kg at $2.90. Progressing well. Has strong claims.

Last Starts 20 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	25/06/2026	24	HCP 3U	$27,894.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Erik Barbaran	54kg	1:40.20	5-3-3	1	1. Carillo 2. Dr Schuster 3. Puff'smagicdragon	1.8L	$1.80
2/7	01/06/2026	21	HCP 3U	$27,894.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Erik Barbaran	54kg	1:40.00	4-3-2	5	1. Master Of The Nite 2. Puff'smagicdragon 3. Kykeon	0.8L	$2.90
2/9	11/05/2026	67	HCP 3U	$30,307.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Erik Barbaran	54kg	1:38.92	6-6-2	9	1. John's Rock 2. Puff'smagicdragon 3. Reinvest	1.0L	$8.00
2/6	05/03/2026	17	ALLOW 3U	$24,719.00	Mahoning Valley	1673m	SP	Erik Barbaran	56kg	1:45.94	5-2-2	3	1. Dr Schuster 2. Puff'smagicdragon 3. Colonel Poppy	2.8L	$4.90
4/5	16/02/2026	55	ALLOW 3U	$25,107.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	M	Victor R Fernandez	56kg	1:42.07	2-4-4	3	1. Dr Schuster 2. Hemp Heaven 3. Rhumjar	9.8L	$3.40
4/8	23/12/2025	27	ALLOW 3U	$26,953.00	Mahoning Valley	1673m	Heavy	Erik Barbaran	57kg	1:44.49	7-3-4	8	1. Hemp Heaven 2. Dr Schuster 3. Rhumjar	3.0L	$3.30

Strike Appeal (4)2342611x62

Trainer: Michelle Winters 12 mths 55: 16-10-4

Jockey: Jason Simpson

Weight: 54kgs

9 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: TONALIST (USA)

Dam: RATE OF EXCHANGE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Exchange Rate

Stats

Prize Money$419,397.00

Avg $$7,625.40

Win %29.09%

Place %54.55%

Career55: 16-10-4

Track23: 8-6-2

Distance34: 13-8-2

Tr / Dist21: 7-6-2

1st Up8: 2-2-0

2nd Up7: 1-1-1

Firm44: 12-6-3

Good1: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic7: 0-1-0

Comments

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran second last of 7 at this track on June 1 over 1609m, 8 len behind Master Of The Nite with 54kg at $9. Second-up 2nd in a small field at this track on June 22 over 1609m, 3 len behind St Louie Louie with 56kg at $5.50. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.

Last Starts 23 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	22/06/2026	21	CLM 3U	$23,152.00	Thistledown	1609m	SP	Jason Simpson	56kg	1:41.04	6-2-2	5	1. St Louie Louie 2. Strike Appeal 3. Star Entertainer	3.3L	$5.50
6/7	01/06/2026	245	HCP 3U	$27,894.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Alexander Chavez	54kg	1:40.00	6-6-6	6	1. Master Of The Nite 2. Puff'smagicdragon 3. Kykeon	8.9L	$9.00
1/4	29/09/2025	26	HCP 3U	$22,171.00	Mountaineer Park	1609m	Fast	Alexander Chavez	57kg	1:40.73	4-1-1	4	1. Strike Appeal 2. Khozando 3. High Rolling Dude	1.0L	$2.90
1/7	03/09/2025	30	HCP 3U	$22,936.00	Mountaineer Park	1609m	Fast	Alexander Chavez	56kg	1:40.77	2-3-1	3	1. Strike Appeal 2. Fenwick Jack, Hardmoneymuchachos	2.3L	$4.00
6/6	04/08/2025	32	HCP 3U	$31,008.00	Presque Isle Downs	1673m	Fast	Gaddiel A Martinez	56kg	1:40.50	5-6-6	5	1. Slim Slow Slider 2. Starship Empire 3. Runaway Harry	12.8L	$10.40
2/7	03/07/2025	12	CLM 3U	$25,382.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Alexander Chavez	56kg	1:39.71	3-1-2	3	1. Law Of The Jungle 2. Strike Appeal 3. Roundball Rock	0.1L	$1.70

Aye Aye Sir (5)4195134x51

Trainer: Richard Rettele (USA)12 mths 53: 13-6-4

Jockey: Anthony Rodriguez

Weight: 54kgs

9 yo Bay G

Sire: MIDSHIPMAN (USA)

Dam: STILL SEARCHING (CAN)

Dam's Sire: Seeking The Best

Stats

Prize Money$416,677.00

Avg $$7,861.83

Win %24.53%

Place %43.40%

Career53: 13-6-4

Track30: 6-4-2

Distance6: 1-0-0

Tr / Dist4: 0-0-0

1st Up12: 2-1-0

2nd Up9: 2-1-1

Firm42: 9-5-3

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft1: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic2: 0-0-0

Comments

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran second last in a small field at this track on June 11 over 1207m, 26 len behind Doctor Wu carrying 56kg at $7.40. Last start won by 1.0 len at this track July 1 over 1207m defeating Thanks Frank with 56kg at $4.50. Rather invest elsewhere.

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
1/8	01/07/2026	20	CLM 3U	$17,707.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	B Tapara	56kg	1:12.30	2-1-1	3	1. Aye Aye Sir 2. Thanks Frank 3. Bourbon On Fire	1.0L	$4.50
5/6	11/06/2026	191	CLM 3U	$23,152.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	B Tapara	56kg	1:12.24	2-5-5	4	1. Doctor Wu 2. Charleston 3. Bella Future	26.8L	$7.40
4/4	02/12/2025	35	CLM 3U	$31,240.00	Mahoning Valley	1106m	SP	Becerra Fernando Salazar	56kg	1:05.56	4-4-4	2	1. Morethanreadyeddie 2. Powerful Moon 3. Tonight	5.8L	$1.90
3/7	28/10/2025	33	CLM 3U	$31,050.00	Mahoning Valley	1106m	Fast	Alexander Chavez	56kg	1:05.56	1-1-3	6	1. Smokin' Hot 2. Morethanreadyeddie 3. Aye Aye Sir	1.0L	$1.70
1/7	25/09/2025	35	CLM 3U	$26,758.00	Thistledown	1106m	Good	Becerra Fernando Salazar	56kg	1:04.75	2-1-1	4	1. Aye Aye Sir 2. Stormin'unclejack 3. Boldness	2.0L	$3.20
5/5	21/08/2025	17	HCP 3U	$36,589.00	Thistledown	1207m	Good	L A Batista	55kg	1:10.12	1-2-5	5	1. Atkins 2. Mighty Les 3. Without Objection	9.6L	$10.10

Dr Schuster (6)3241111972

Trainer: Robin Schuster 12 mths 55: 9-9-8

Jockey: Brandon Tapara

Weight: 54kgs

5 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: COLLECTED (USA)

Dam: RED HOT HEELS (USA)

Dam's Sire: Tapit

Stats

Prize Money$221,629.00

Avg $$4,029.62

Win %16.36%

Place %47.27%

Career55: 9-9-8

Track13: 2-3-4

Distance20: 5-4-5

Tr / Dist8: 1-2-3

1st Up1: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm32: 4-7-3

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic1: 0-0-0

Comments

At the latest run gave a sight but was run down late 2nd in a small field at this track on June 25 over 1609m, 0.3 len behind Carillo with 54kg at $7.20. Before that ran last of 7 at this track on June 1 over 1609m, 11 len behind Master Of The Nite with 55kg at $6. Working up to a win. Worth following.

Last Starts 20 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	25/06/2026	24	HCP 3U	$27,894.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	B Tapara	54kg	1:40.20	1-1-2	5	1. Carillo 2. Dr Schuster 3. Puff'smagicdragon	0.3L	$7.20
7/7	01/06/2026	21	HCP 3U	$27,894.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	B Tapara	55kg	1:40.00	1-7-7	1	1. Master Of The Nite 2. Puff'smagicdragon 3. Kykeon	11.4L	$6.00
9/9	11/05/2026	20	HCP 3U	$30,307.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	B Tapara	56kg	1:38.92	7-9-9	7	1. John's Rock 2. Puff'smagicdragon 3. Reinvest	18.0L	$11.30
1/8	21/04/2026	27	HCP 3U	$29,112.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	B Tapara	56kg	1:39.96	1-1-1	1	1. Dr Schuster 2. Kykeon 3. Goshen	1.8L	$2.90
1/2	25/03/2026	20	ALLOW 3U	$24,719.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Fast	B Tapara	57kg	1:39.27	1-1-1	2	1. Dr Schuster 2. Rose's Pepino	5.8L	$1.00
1/6	05/03/2026	17	ALLOW 3U	$24,719.00	Mahoning Valley	1673m	SP	B Tapara	57kg	1:45.94	1-1-1	6	1. Dr Schuster 2. Puff'smagicdragon 3. Colonel Poppy	2.8L	$1.70

Patriarchal (7)4128316441

Trainer: Caryn Vecchio (USA)12 mths 38: 7-7-5

Jockey: Jefferson Skerrett

Weight: 51kgs

5 yo Bay G

Sire: CATHOLIC BOY (USA)

Dam: HAPPY MOTORING (USA)

Dam's Sire: Harlan's Holiday

Stats

Prize Money$272,909.00

Avg $$7,181.82

Win %18.42%

Place %50.00%

Career38: 7-7-5

Track5: 1-0-0

Distance11: 4-1-2

Tr / Dist2: 1-0-0

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up2: 0-0-0

Firm25: 6-4-4

Good1: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Racing well recently. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at this track June 17 over 1609m defeating Saqeel with 51kg at $3.30. The race before that 4th of 7 at this track on June 1 over 1609m, 6 len behind Master Of The Nite carrying 51.5kg at $7. Among the winning hopes on best form.

Last Starts 28 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	17/06/2026	16	CLM 3U	$22,734.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	J Skerrett	51kg	1:40.86	2-2-1	2	1. Patriarchal 2. Saqeel 3. Ice Blast	1.3L	$3.30
4/7	01/06/2026	12	HCP 3U	$27,894.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	J Skerrett	51.5kg	1:40.00	5-5-4	7	1. Master Of The Nite 2. Puff'smagicdragon 3. Kykeon	6.3L	$7.00
4/7	20/05/2026	38	HCP 3U	$27,933.00	Thistledown	1207m	M	J Skerrett	51.5kg	1:11.64	2-6-4	6	1. Go West 2. Wauhatchie 3. Don't Stop	4.8L	$16.90
6/8	12/04/2026	24	ALLOW 3U	$24,745.00	Mountaineer Park	1609m	Fast	Becerra Fernando Salazar	56kg	1:41.61	7-5-6	8	1. Magic Mover 2. Afraidofthebunny 3. Bottles	16.8L	$5.10
1/5	19/03/2026	8	CLM 3U	$30,899.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Fast	Becerra Fernando Salazar	56kg	1:40.17	5-1-1	3	1. Patriarchal 2. Sunset Town 3. Colonel Poppy	5.5L	$3.30
3/5	11/03/2026	34	ALLOW 3U	$37,079.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	M	Becerra Fernando Salazar	56kg	1:40.94	5-3-3	4	1. Tricky Tiger 2. More Than Five 3. Patriarchal	9.3L	$3.90