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Thistledown Race 2 - Race 2 - Starter Optional Claiming

WE'LL DO IT LIVE (4) went fast early and went on to score by 1.75 lengths last time out over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. CHESS NOT CHECKERS (2) went forward last start over 1207m at this track (Dirt) and held on well for second, beaten 1.75 lengths. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. ABSOLUTE MIRACLE (6) was well in commission last start over 1207m at this track (Dirt) when sixth, beaten 7 lengths. Has a solid record at this circuit. Winning claims on best figures. SHARP AZ CAN BE (5) is putting together some solid results. Finished second at this track (Dirt) two starts back then got the job done by half a length as public elect last time out over 1106m at this track (Dirt). Looks well placed so expect another big run.

Race Time:5:25 PM

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:OCAST

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1106m

Timely Secret (1)12142657x4

Trainer: Johanna Urieta (USA)12 mths 37: 7-6-2

Jockey: Ricardo Feliciano

Weight: 54kgs

6 yo Dark Bay/Brown M

Sire: COMMISSIONER (USA)

Dam: NOON (USA)

Dam's Sire: Freud

Stats

Prize Money$174,782.00

Avg $$4,723.84

Win %18.92%

Place %40.54%

Career37: 7-6-2

Track5: 2-1-0

Distance7: 2-0-0

Tr / Dist1: 1-0-0

1st Up7: 0-1-0

2nd Up5: 0-2-0

Firm25: 4-5-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic5: 1-1-0

Comments

Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 8 at this track on July 9 over 1207m, 3 len behind We'll Do It Live with 54kg at $24.60. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Mahoning Valley on February 6 2025 over 1609m, 15 len behind A New Peace with 56kg at $13.20. Must improve significantly.

Last Starts 21 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/8	09/07/2026	126	HCP FM 3U	$29,028.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	R Feliciano	54kg	1:12.02	6-5-4	4	1. We'll Do It Live 2. Chess Not Checkers 3. Gracie Dance	3.0L	$24.60
7/7	05/03/2026	30	CLM FM 3U	$24,719.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	SP	Deshawn L Parker	56kg	1:13.50	4-7-7	2	1. Miss Fussy Pants 2. Honey Bella 3. Bo Runkle	25.5L	$21.90
5/8	03/02/2026	28	CLM FM 3U	$31,384.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Deshawn L Parker	56kg	1:12.44	6-5-5	3	1. A Little Canela 2. Liberty Belle 3. Honey Bella	4.5L	$12.70
6/8	06/01/2026	36	ALLOW FM 3U	$26,308.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	SP	Deshawn L Parker	56kg	1:11.93	5-6-6	3	1. Absolute Miracle 2. Big Ginger 3. Goshen	15.8L	$10.80
2/5	01/12/2025	25	CLM FM 3U	$33,691.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Good	Deshawn L Parker	56kg	1:12.51	5-2-2	2	1. Loaded Once More 2. Timely Secret 3. Mo Co Gold	4.3L	$2.70
4/6	06/11/2025	17	CLM FM 3U	$39,084.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	Deshawn L Parker	57kg	1:13.10	4-4-4	2	1. Lionistic 2. Lucky Cougar 3. Lady Wellington	6.5L	$9.30

Chess Not Checkers (2)33343x3212

Trainer: J L Radosevich 12 mths 51: 10-12-13

Jockey: Jose A. Bracho

Weight: 55kgs

7 yo Bay M

Sire: ASTERN (AUS)

Dam: WEALTHY SHIPMAN (USA)

Dam's Sire: Midshipman

Stats

Prize Money$318,521.00

Avg $$6,245.51

Win %19.61%

Place %68.63%

Career51: 10-12-13

Track16: 4-4-5

Distance12: 4-4-3

Tr / Dist5: 3-0-2

1st Up5: 0-1-2

2nd Up5: 0-3-0

Firm38: 8-11-7

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic7: 2-2-1

Comments

Racing well recently. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track on July 9 over 1207m, 1.75 len behind We'll Do It Live carrying 56kg at $4.40. Before that won by 1.0 len at this track June 20 over 1106m defeating Absolute Miracle with 54kg at $7.50. Genuine contender.

Last Starts 21 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	09/07/2026	19	HCP FM 3U	$29,028.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Jose A Bracho	56kg	1:12.02	3-2-2	7	1. We'll Do It Live 2. Chess Not Checkers 3. Gracie Dance	1.8L	$4.40
1/7	20/06/2026	26	HCP FM 3U	$27,894.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	Jose A Bracho	54kg	1:05.92	6-1-1	1	1. Chess Not Checkers 2. Absolute Miracle 3. Goshen	1.0L	$7.50
2/7	25/05/2026	23	HCP FM 3U	$27,933.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Joshua J Radosevich	51.5kg	1:11.76	7-1-2	1	1. Absolute Miracle 2. Chess Not Checkers 3. Dreaming Of Audrey, Holiday Lights	0.1L	$14.20
3/7	02/05/2026	166	CLM FM 3U	$17,598.00	Thistledown	1106m	M	Joshua J Radosevich	51.5kg	1:06.12	3-3-3	3	1. Miss Foxann 2. Remember Me 3. Chess Not Checkers	1.5L	$2.90
3/8	17/11/2025	13	ALLOW FM 3U	$26,870.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	Jose A Bracho	56kg	1:12.65	7-2-3	2	1. Absolute Miracle 2. Fast N Happy 3. Chess Not Checkers	3.8L	$14.50
4/7	04/11/2025	41	ALLOW FM 3U	$26,870.00	Mahoning Valley	1673m	Fast	Jose A Bracho	56kg	1:45.70	6-4-4	6	1. Dreaming Of Audrey 2. Gracie Dance 3. Maliced	9.3L	$13.40

Sparkly (3)91x6283643

Trainer: Emily Szczepanski (USA)12 mths 21: 2-2-5

Jockey: Jerome J. Innis

Weight: 54kgs

5 yo Dark Bay/Brown M

Sire: MARK VALESKI (USA)

Dam: BO PEEP (USA)

Dam's Sire: Archarcharch

Stats

Prize Money$84,011.00

Avg $$4,000.52

Win %9.52%

Place %42.86%

Career21: 2-2-5

Track4: 1-1-2

Distance5: 1-1-1

Tr / Dist1: 1-0-0

1st Up3: 0-0-1

2nd Up3: 0-2-0

Firm16: 1-2-5

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Comes off a 60 day let-up. Last start sat on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Lone Star Park on May 31 over 1006m, 3.5 len behind Miss Sundaze carrying 56kg at $3.10. The start before that 4th in a small field at Louisiana Downs on May 18 over 1106m, 11 len behind Wickedly Royal carrying 56kg at $5.10. Racing okay but look elsewhere.

Last Starts 60 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/7	31/05/2026	13	CLM FM 3U	$18,131.00	Lone Star Park	1006m	Fast	Erik Asmussen	56kg	0:59.04	2-4-3	1	1. Miss Sundaze 2. Sassy Flyer 3. Sparkly	3.5L	$3.10
4/6	18/05/2026	45	CLM FM 3U	$13,966.00	Louisiana Downs	1106m	Fast	Joel Dominguez	56kg	1:05.88	1-5-4	6	1. Wickedly Royal 2. Memory Maker 3. Norma Jean Bling	11.0L	$5.10
6/8	03/04/2026	21	CLM FM 4U	$65,502.00	Oaklawn Park	1207m	Fast	Erik Asmussen	54kg	1:12.80	3-7-6	8	1. Cur Non 2. Cosmic Chic 3. Q's Your Mama	16.0L	$5.50
3/10	13/03/2026	28	CLM FM 3U	$44,944.00	Oaklawn Park	1207m	Fast	Erik Asmussen	54.5kg	1:11.71	3-4-3	8	1. Wildwood Queen 2. Q's Your Mama 3. Sparkly	3.3L	$9.40
8/12	13/02/2026	28	CLM FM 4U	$45,649.00	Oaklawn Park	1207m	Fast	Erik Asmussen	53.5kg	1:12.36	2-9-8	10	1. She's Storming 2. Courageous Cappen 3. Wildwood Queen	6.9L	$9.70
2/6	16/01/2026	29	CLM FM 3U	$19,971.00	Sam Houston	1006m	Fast	Erik Asmussen	55kg	0:58.81	2-2-2	4	1. Lottery Ticket 2. Sparkly 3. Glory O	1.3L	$4.20

We'll Do It Live (4)536324x141

Trainer: Rey Juarez-Mendoza 12 mths 31: 7-6-5

Jockey: Victor R. Fernandez

Weight: 56kgs

5 yo Grey/Roan M

Sire: THE FACTOR (USA)

Dam: AUDRIQUE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Malibu Moon

Stats

Prize Money$287,002.00

Avg $$9,258.13

Win %22.58%

Place %58.06%

Career31: 7-6-5

Track2: 1-0-0

Distance11: 2-2-2

Tr / Dist1: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 1-0-0

2nd Up2: 0-0-1

Firm21: 5-5-4

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic3: 0-1-1

Comments

Recent form sound. Most recently won by 1.75 len at this track July 9 over 1207m defeating Chess Not Checkers with 55kg at $5.70. Before that ran second last in a small field at this track on June 22 over 1106m, 12 len behind Az We Speak with 55kg at $5. Big chance to go back-to-back.

Last Starts 21 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	09/07/2026	17	HCP FM 3U	$29,028.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Victor R Fernandez	55kg	1:12.02	1-1-1	6	1. We'll Do It Live 2. Chess Not Checkers 3. Gracie Dance	1.8L	$5.70
4/5	22/06/2026	39	ALLOW FM 3U	$41,423.00	Thistledown	1106m	SP	L A Batista	55kg	1:05.60	3-3-4	3	1. Az We Speak 2. Minestress 3. Belle Bottoms	12.8L	$5.00
1/6	14/05/2026	85	CLM FM 3U	$24,441.00	Indiana Downs	1106m	Fast	W Meeks	52kg	1:05.19	2-1-1	2	1. We'll Do It Live 2. Dan's Candi Girl 3. Keen Ice Sight	0.5L	$2.60
4/7	18/02/2026	48	CLM FM 4U	$49,215.00	Turfway Park	1106m	Fast	Dylan Silva Machado	54.5kg	1:06.60	1-2-4	3	1. Bella Cruella 2. Protomagic 3. Frankel Baby	3.3L	$6.18
2/9	01/01/2026	15	CLM FM 4U	$46,039.00	Turfway Park	1207m	Fast	Walter A Rodriguez	55kg	1:12.13	4-1-2	2	1. Ms Temptation 2. We'll Do It Live 3. Dr Bella	0.8L	$1.67
3/11	17/12/2025	28	CLM FM 3U	$52,833.00	Turfway Park	1106m	Fast	Fernando De La Cruz	54.5kg	1:04.26	4-3-3	6	1. Gladriel 2. Krispy Rice 3. We'll Do It Live	3.5L	$7.31

Sharp Az Can Be (5)655576x121

Trainer: Johanna Urieta (USA)12 mths 24: 5-3-3

Jockey: Luis Alberto Batista

Weight: 54kgs

5 yo Dark Bay/Brown M

Sire: SHARP AZTECA (USA)

Dam: MISS SUBTLE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Misremembered

Stats

Prize Money$127,524.00

Avg $$5,313.50

Win %20.83%

Place %45.83%

Career24: 5-3-3

Track12: 3-3-0

Distance12: 5-2-0

Tr / Dist7: 3-2-0

1st Up5: 1-1-0

2nd Up2: 0-1-0

Firm17: 5-2-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic2: 0-0-0

Comments

Form hard to fault. Last start won by 0.5 len at this track July 7 over 1106m defeating Starcourt carrying 55kg at $1.30. The run before that 2nd in a small field at this track on June 8 over 1207m, 2 len behind Holiday Lights carrying 52.5kg at $1.90. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.

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
1/6	07/07/2026	29	CLM FM 3U	$17,707.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	L A Batista	55kg	1:06.34	4-1-1	1	1. Sharp Az Can Be 2. Starcourt 3. Quick Recovery	0.5L	$1.30
2/5	08/06/2026	20	CLM FM 3U	$22,734.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Joshua J Radosevich	52.5kg	1:13.12	1-2-2	1	1. Holiday Lights 2. Sharp Az Can Be 3. Miss Foxann	2.0L	$1.90
1/6	19/05/2026	295	CLM FM 3U	$22,765.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	Joshua J Radosevich	51.5kg	1:05.96	5-1-1	1	1. Sharp Az Can Be 2. Remember Me 3. Bo Runkle	6.0L	$3.30
6/9	28/07/2025	12	CLM FM 3U	$25,382.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Miguel L Martinez	56kg	1:12.02	6-5-6	4	1. Twilight Vision 2. Liam's Lass 3. Ceviche	12.1L	$11.50
7/8	16/07/2025	9	CLM FM 3U	$21,713.00	Mountaineer Park	1006m	FM	L Negron	54.5kg	0:57.77	2-6-7	1	1. Sweet Baby Ray 2. Graceleadsushome 3. Integrated Design	8.8L	$6.30
5/6	07/07/2025	26	CLM FM 3U	$25,382.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	Rocco Bowen	56kg	1:06.53	1-4-5	6	1. Princessofthenorth 2. Stacy Attack 3. Years Ago	10.3L	$1.80

Absolute Miracle (6)1127222126

Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett (USA)12 mths 23: 6-7-1

Jockey: Jefferson Skerrett

Weight: 51kgs

5 yo Chestnut M

Sire: AUDIBLE (USA)

Dam: SPEIGHTLASS (USA)

Dam's Sire: Speightstown

Stats

Prize Money$180,716.00

Avg $$7,857.22

Win %26.09%

Place %60.87%

Career23: 6-7-1

Track7: 2-4-0

Distance5: 2-2-0

Tr / Dist2: 0-2-0

1st Up4: 1-0-0

2nd Up3: 1-1-0

Firm15: 4-4-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft1: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Last start 6th of 8 at this track on July 9 over 1207m, 7 len behind We'll Do It Live carrying 51.5kg at $1.60. The race before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 7 at this track on June 20 over 1106m, 1.0 len behind Chess Not Checkers with 52.5kg at $1.80. Deserves another chance.

Last Starts 21 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	09/07/2026	19	HCP FM 3U	$29,028.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	J Skerrett	51.5kg	1:12.02	5-3-6	3	1. We'll Do It Live 2. Chess Not Checkers 3. Gracie Dance	7.3L	$1.60
2/7	20/06/2026	26	HCP FM 3U	$27,894.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	J Skerrett	52.5kg	1:05.92	2-4-2	7	1. Chess Not Checkers 2. Absolute Miracle 3. Goshen	1.0L	$1.80
1/7	25/05/2026	19	HCP FM 3U	$27,933.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	J Skerrett	51.5kg	1:11.76	4-2-1	6	1. Absolute Miracle 2. Chess Not Checkers 3. Dreaming Of Audrey, Holiday Lights	0.1L	$1.30
2/5	06/05/2026	16	HCP FM 3U	$30,307.00	Thistledown	1207m	M	Victor R Fernandez	54kg	1:12.44	3-5-2	1	1. One Smokin' Rita 2. Absolute Miracle 3. Hartful Hope	0.1L	$1.80
2/6	20/04/2026	21	HCP FM 3U	$31,587.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	J Skerrett	51.5kg	1:05.32	4-3-2	2	1. One Smokin' Rita 2. Absolute Miracle 3. Honey Bella	0.5L	$2.10
2/6	30/03/2026	26	ALLOW FM 3U	$37,079.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	J Skerrett	54kg	1:12.90	5-1-2	1	1. Popstyle 2. Absolute Miracle 3. Goshen	0.3L	$2.90

Remember Me (7)5223222145

Trainer: Jevon Crumley (USA)12 mths 43: 8-13-3

Jockey: Chelsey Keiser

Weight: 54kgs

5 yo Dark Bay/Brown M

Sire: IMAGINING (USA)

Dam: OUTWITHBIGDADDY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Outflanker

Stats

Prize Money$327,401.00

Avg $$7,613.98

Win %18.60%

Place %55.81%

Career43: 8-13-3

Track9: 1-2-0

Distance18: 6-5-2

Tr / Dist6: 1-2-0

1st Up3: 0-1-0

2nd Up3: 1-0-0

Firm28: 6-7-2

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 July 14 over 1106m, 6 len behind Kozem with 55kg at $9. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track on June 24 over 1207m, 6 len behind Beaches And Pearls carrying 56kg at $4.40. Beaten comfortably last start but is capable of better.

Last Starts 16 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	14/07/2026	20	CLM FM 3U	$18,287.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	C Keiser	55kg	1:06.48	2-2-5	2	1. Kozem 2. Thee New Beginning 3. Twilight Vision	6.8L	$9.00
4/10	24/06/2026	15	CLM FM 3U	$18,287.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	C Keiser	56kg	1:12.24	3-2-4	5	1. Beaches And Pearls 2. Special Beach 3. Kozem	6.5L	$4.40
1/5	09/06/2026	21	CLM FM 3U	$17,015.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	C Keiser	56kg	1:06.92	2-2-1	5	1. Remember Me 2. Crackle 3. Starcourt	0.5L	$1.90
2/6	19/05/2026	17	CLM FM 3U	$22,765.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	C Keiser	54kg	1:05.96	1-2-2	5	1. Sharp Az Can Be 2. Remember Me 3. Bo Runkle	6.0L	$5.00
2/7	02/05/2026	32	CLM FM 3U	$17,598.00	Thistledown	1106m	M	C Keiser	54kg	1:06.12	1-1-2	7	1. Miss Foxann 2. Remember Me 3. Chess Not Checkers	0.8L	$2.90
2/6	31/03/2026	15	CLM FM 3U	$22,416.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	C Keiser	56kg	1:13.00	3-2-2	4	1. Right Trappe 2. Remember Me 3. Thirsty Accountant	4.8L	$6.50