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Thistledown Race 2 - Race 2 - Claiming

BELLA FUTURE (5) proved too strong two runs ago at this track. Safely held last time out when third over 1207m at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths after being in contention on the turn. Finds a suitable race and can go on to take this out. BIG PRANKSTER (2) was a narrow winner by a nose at this track (Dirt) two back then second at this track (Dirt) last time. Down in the weights on last run. Is going well this campaign, recording a win and two minor placings from six starts. Expected to feature. THANKS FRANK (6) was in contention on the turn and finished second last time over 1207m at this track (Dirt) when resuming from a spell, beaten one length. Facing a tougher assignment but he is good enough to take this out. ROUNDBALL ROCK (1) was beaten 5 lengths into fourth over 1207m at this track at his latest appearance. Well placed to make amends.

Race Time:5:20 PM

Monday, August 3, 2026

Track:FAST

Weather:FINE

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1106m

Roundball Rock (1)4x52362154

Trainer: Oscar Romero 12 mths 34: 4-6-8

Jockey: Victor R. Fernandez

Weight: 55kgs

6 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: MASTERY (USA)

Dam: CAUSIN COMMOTION (USA)

Dam's Sire: Mineshaft

Stats

Prize Money$125,761.00

Avg $$3,698.85

Win %11.76%

Place %52.94%

Career34: 4-6-8

Track12: 1-2-4

Distance3: 1-0-1

Tr / Dist2: 1-0-0

1st Up4: 0-1-1

2nd Up4: 2-1-1

Firm29: 4-5-7

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic3: 0-0-1

Comments

Last start 4th of 7 at this track on July 22 over 1207m, 5 len behind Go West carrying 55kg at $28.40. The race before that eased back early on 5th of 7 at this track on July 2 over 1106m, 8 len behind Charleston with 56kg at $11.40. Racing well and is nicely placed.

Last Starts 12 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	22/07/2026	20	HCP 3U	$29,028.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Victor R Fernandez	55kg	1:11.82	4-6-4	4	1. Go West 2. Liltonytwophones 3. Zippin Gigi	5.0L	$28.40
5/7	02/07/2026	15	CLM 3U	$24,093.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	Becerra Fernando Salazar	56kg	1:05.66	7-7-5	4	1. Charleston 2. Simply Valid 3. Liltonytwophones	8.8L	$11.40
1/7	17/06/2026	20	CLM 3U	$20,084.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	Becerra Fernando Salazar	54kg	1:05.96	6-1-1	4	1. Roundball Rock 2. Florida Gator 3. Improbable First	1.3L	$4.80
2/4	28/05/2026	12	CLM 3U	$20,112.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Becerra Fernando Salazar	54kg	1:40.04	3-2-2	3	1. Secret Bagent Man 2. Roundball Rock 3. Smash	3.8L	$1.90
6/7	16/05/2026	18	ALLOW 3U	$39,106.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Becerra Fernando Salazar	54kg	1:39.60	5-5-6	5	1. Romanian Prince 2. Mr Bogan 3. Knock Wood	8.4L	$7.40
3/5	28/04/2026	27	ALLOW 3U	$40,757.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Becerra Fernando Salazar	54kg	1:39.10	3-3-3	4	1. Prince Day 2. Romanian Prince 3. Roundball Rock	5.0L	$11.50

Big Prankster (2)3x3x434412

Trainer: J L Radosevich (USA)12 mths 20: 3-3-5

Jockey: Luis Raul Rivera

Weight: 55kgs

5 yo Chestnut G

Sire: PRACTICAL JOKE (USA)

Dam: BIG THRILL (USA)

Dam's Sire: Big Drama

Stats

Prize Money$261,374.00

Avg $$13,068.70

Win %15.00%

Place %55.00%

Career20: 3-3-5

Track8: 1-1-2

Distance4: 2-0-0

Tr / Dist3: 1-0-0

1st Up5: 0-1-1

2nd Up4: 0-1-1

Firm11: 2-2-1

Good1: 0-1-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track on July 8 over 1207m, 0.3 len behind Sunset Town carrying 56kg at $3.80. The start before that won by a nose at this track June 11 over 1106m defeating Remember The Fear with 52kg at $2.60. Leading player.

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
2/5	08/07/2026	27	CLM 3U	$20,900.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Luis Raul Rivera	56kg	1:11.44	1-2-2	4	1. Sunset Town 2. Big Prankster 3. Doctor Wu	0.3L	$3.80
1/6	11/06/2026	26	CLM 3U	$19,526.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	Joshua J Radosevich	52kg	1:05.80	2-1-1	1	1. Big Prankster 2. Remember The Fear 3. Metaphor	0.1L	$2.60
4/9	16/05/2026	17	ALLOW 3U	$41,480.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	Joshua J Radosevich	51.5kg	1:04.44	4-4-4	3	1. Vodka N Gingerale 2. Picaro 3. Saving Heart	6.8L	$8.80
4/6	29/04/2026	28	ALLOW 3U	$43,231.00	Thistledown	1106m	M	Luis Raul Rivera	54kg	1:05.14	1-3-4	5	1. We Need A Favor 2. Picaro 3. Carnival Rock	7.0L	$6.10
3/4	01/04/2026	23	CLM 3U	$25,473.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	SP	Luis Raul Rivera	56kg	1:11.06	1-3-3	3	1. Abundant Energy 2. Cupix 3. Big Prankster	9.0L	$3.70
4/5	09/03/2026	79	CLM 3U	$24,579.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	Luis Raul Rivera	56kg	1:13.02	2-3-4	1	1. Blistering 2. Guardian Prince 3. Cupix	10.0L	$2.30

Cacique Abarrio (3)32x1217678

Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett 12 mths 33: 4-3-7

Jockey: German Terraza

Weight: 54kgs

5 yo Bay G

Sire: VINO ROSSO (USA)

Dam: INVITATION (USA)

Dam's Sire: Vindication

Stats

Prize Money$134,414.00

Avg $$4,073.15

Win %12.12%

Place %42.42%

Career33: 4-3-7

Track11: 0-0-3

Distance10: 0-0-2

Tr / Dist3: 0-0-1

1st Up4: 1-0-0

2nd Up4: 0-1-1

Firm24: 2-0-6

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic7: 0-0-1

Comments

Returns from a 33-day let-up. Last start ran last of 8 at this track on July 1 over 1207m, 11 len behind Rock The Red with 54kg at $35.40. Before that ran last of 7 at this track on June 17 over 1106m, 7 len behind Roundball Rock carrying 51kg at $16.80. Needs to improve sharply.

Last Starts 33 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	01/07/2026	14	CLM 3U	$18,287.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	C Keiser	54kg	1:11.76	8-8-8	4	1. Rock The Red 2. Express Cruiser 3. Star Weaver	11.8L	$35.40
7/7	17/06/2026	56	CLM 3U	$20,084.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	J Skerrett	51kg	1:05.96	3-7-7	7	1. Roundball Rock 2. Florida Gator 3. Improbable First	7.9L	$16.80
6/7	22/04/2026	22	ALLOW 3U	$40,757.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	J Skerrett	52.5kg	1:11.78	2-7-6	6	1. Bigpiclittlepic 2. Frosty Paws 3. Petesoldfashioned	6.4L	$52.20
7/7	31/03/2026	18	ALLOW 3U	$37,700.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	J Skerrett	54kg	1:11.83	3-7-7	5	1. Wauhatchie 2. Dream On Baby 3. Pallino	13.0L	$17.70
1/8	13/03/2026	16	CLM 3U	$20,927.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Good	J Skerrett	55kg	1:14.16	7-6-1	8	1. Cacique Abarrio 2. Harbour Bridge 3. Finistere	1.5L	$5.40
2/9	25/02/2026	8	CLM 3U	$21,255.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	J Skerrett	55kg	1:13.78	3-6-2	6	1. Jenny's Beignet 2. Cacique Abarrio 3. Bohemian Style	0.3L	$4.80

Bella Future (4)1425254613

Trainer: Gary L Johnson (Levin)12 mths 55: 7-7-9

Jockey: Jefferson Skerrett

Weight: 51kgs

8 yo Bay G

Sire: TREASURE BEACH (GB)

Dam: BELLADINI (USA)

Dam's Sire: Bandini

Stats

Prize Money$283,868.00

Avg $$5,161.24

Win %12.73%

Place %41.82%

Career55: 7-7-9

Track3: 1-0-1

Distance23: 2-2-4

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up6: 0-0-0

2nd Up6: 1-0-2

Firm43: 6-3-9

Good1: 0-1-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic23: 3-1-4

Comments

Recent form sound. Returns from a 53-day let-up. Most recently 3rd in a small field at this track on June 11 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Doctor Wu with 56kg at $3.50. The start before that won by 2.5 len at this track May 25 over 1207m defeating Metaphor carrying 54kg at $5.20. This is well within his grasp.

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
3/6	11/06/2026	17	CLM 3U	$23,152.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Elijah Greenidge	56kg	1:12.24	3-2-3	5	1. Doctor Wu 2. Charleston 3. Bella Future	3.5L	$3.50
1/6	25/05/2026	23	CLM 3U	$20,112.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Mauro Cedillo	54kg	1:10.20	1-1-1	5	1. Bella Future 2. Metaphor 3. Frosty Paws	2.5L	$5.20
6/8	02/05/2026	25	CLM 3U	$23,184.00	Thistledown	1207m	Heavy	Mauro Cedillo	56kg	1:11.58	8-7-6	3	1. Atkins 2. Simply Valid 3. Star Entertainer	5.5L	$20.40
4/6	07/04/2026	22	HCP 3U	$27,656.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Good	Mauro Cedillo	56kg	1:12.49	3-3-4	2	1. John's Rock 2. Game Boy Benny 3. Star Entertainer	5.8L	$10.10
5/6	16/03/2026	12	CLM 3U	$28,652.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Mauro Cedillo	56kg	1:14.46	1-6-5	6	1. Stormin'unclejack 2. Coastertothemoon 3. Morethanreadyeddie	5.5L	$3.60
2/7	04/03/2026	41	CLM 3U	$28,652.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Mauro Cedillo	56kg	1:12.34	2-2-2	7	1. French Onion 2. Bella Future 3. Morethanreadyeddie	7.5L	$7.00

Fast Talkin Man (5)3x21167351

Trainer: Jevon Crumley 12 mths 13: 3-1-3

Jockey: Ricardo Feliciano

Weight: 56kgs

4 yo Bay G

Sire: INSTAGRAND (USA)

Dam: FANCY DIAMOND (USA)

Dam's Sire: Eastern Echo

Stats

Prize Money$50,857.00

Avg $$3,912.08

Win %23.08%

Place %53.85%

Career13: 3-1-3

Track5: 1-0-1

Distance8: 2-1-2

Tr / Dist4: 1-0-1

1st Up2: 0-1-0

2nd Up2: 1-0-0

Firm6: 1-0-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at this track July 13 over 1106m defeating Spice Bag carrying 54kg at $7.70. Before that ran second last in a small field at this track on June 11 over 1106m, 10 len behind Big Prankster with 54kg at $8.50. This is going to test him.

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
1/7	13/07/2026	32	CLM 3U	$17,707.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	R Feliciano	54kg	1:06.72	3-3-1	4	1. Fast Talkin Man 2. Spice Bag 3. Admiral Nelson	0.8L	$7.70
5/6	11/06/2026	9	CLM 3U	$19,526.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	C Keiser	54kg	1:05.80	6-5-5	3	1. Big Prankster 2. Remember The Fear 3. Metaphor	10.1L	$8.50
3/8	02/06/2026	17	CLM 3U	$17,707.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	R Feliciano	54kg	1:06.32	8-5-3	2	1. Go Collector 2. Daredevil Doug 3. Fast Talkin Man	1.1L	$11.40
7/8	16/05/2026	17	CLM 3U	$17,039.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	R Feliciano	55kg	1:11.68	7-7-7	5	1. Bozaano 2. Breeze The Bayou 3. Remember The Fear	14.0L	$4.40
6/6	29/04/2026	36	ALLOW 3U	$43,231.00	Thistledown	1106m	M	Angel I Diaz	54.5kg	1:05.14	6-6-6	1	1. We Need A Favor 2. Picaro 3. Carnival Rock	8.3L	$13.00
1/9	24/03/2026	27	CLM 3U	$16,994.00	Mahoning Valley	1106m	Good	Angel I Diaz	57kg	1:06.22	5-1-1	3	1. Fast Talkin Man 2. Willie Wando 3. Bitofjustice	2.0L	$3.80