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Thistledown Race 5 - Best Of Ohio Honey Jay S. Stakes

SILENT RULE (3) resumes from a spell of a year and comes here off the back of 10 straight wins. Rates highly and hard to knock the winning form. SUPERWOLF (8) got the job done last start by 1.75 lengths at Belterra Park (Dirt) over 1308m. Has a very good record here including three wins from five starts. Leading contender. BOOTS MALONE (2) has scored at his last two starts, most recently by 2 lengths over 1207m at this track (Dirt) as favourite. That continued the very strong form this campaign, with two wins from three outings. Expect a bold showing. WIN HERBIE WIN (9) turned in a decent effort last start to finish third over 1308m at Belterra Park. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. Something for the Multiples: FORTISSIMO (4)

Race Time:6:29 PM

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Track:Fast

Weather:Cloudy

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1207m

Empire's Fire (1)4114142x52

Trainer: J L Radosevich (USA)12 mths 31: 16-5-1

Jockey: Jose A. Bracho

Weight: 53kgs

7 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: EMPIRE WAY (USA)

Dam: VICTORIA'S ON FIRE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Langfuhr

Stats

Prize Money$840,124.00

Avg $$27,100.77

Win %51.61%

Place %70.97%

Career31: 16-5-1

Track14: 9-2-0

Distance24: 14-4-1

Tr / Dist13: 8-2-0

1st Up7: 3-1-0

2nd Up6: 3-2-0

Firm25: 13-3-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resumes off a 54 day letup. First-up 5th of 8 at Belterra Park in LR on May 29 over 1207m, 4 len behind Superwolf carrying 56kg at $10.50. Second run from a spell 2nd in a small field at this track on June 15 over 1207m, 0.5 len behind Boots Malone with 54kg at $4.70. Will jump at pretty long odds and deservedly so.

Last Starts 55 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	15/06/2026	17	ALLOW 3U	$57,880.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Jose A Bracho	54kg	1:10.92	4-2-2	3	1. Boots Malone 2. Empire's Fire 3. Vdaytothetenacious	0.5L	$4.70
5/8	29/05/2026	186	LR OPEN 3U	$139,665.00	Belterra Park	1207m	Fast	Jose A Bracho	56kg	1:10.02	7-6-5	2	1. Superwolf 2. Win Herbie Win 3. Henry Mac	4.1L	$10.50
2/6	24/11/2025	30	LR OPEN 3U	$114,504.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	Jose A Bracho	57kg	1:10.82	1-2-2	6	1. Superwolf 2. Empire's Fire 3. Fortissimo	1.8L	$10.30
4/7	25/10/2025	44	LR OPEN 3U	$152,207.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	Jose A Bracho	57kg	1:10.43	2-4-4	7	1. Superwolf 2. Boots Malone 3. Fortissimo	5.0L	$3.80
1/4	11/09/2025	28	ALLOW 3U	$63,456.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Jose A Bracho	55kg	1:10.56	2-2-1	2	1. Empire's Fire 2. Fortissimo 3. Henry Mac	1.3L	$2.30
4/9	14/08/2025	27	LR OPEN 3U	$155,039.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Jose A Bracho	55kg	1:10.25	9-4-4	4	1. Silent Rule 2. Diamond Dust 3. Stage Name	4.4L	$6.30

Boots Malone (2)548124x711

Trainer: Robert M Gorham 12 mths 18: 7-3-1

Jockey: Fernando Salazar Becerra

Weight: 55kgs

4 yo Bay G

Sire: GORMLEY (USA)

Dam: WAKEETA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Warrior's Reward

Stats

Prize Money$382,272.00

Avg $$21,237.33

Win %38.89%

Place %61.11%

Career18: 7-3-1

Track8: 4-0-1

Distance11: 5-2-1

Tr / Dist5: 3-0-1

1st Up3: 2-0-0

2nd Up3: 1-2-0

Firm13: 4-2-1

Good1: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Chasing a hat-trick. Comes here off a 33-day let-up. At the latest run won by 2 len at this track July 6 over 1207m defeating Vdaytothetenacious with 56kg at $1.50. The start before that won by 0.5 len at this track June 15 over 1207m defeating Empire's Fire with 54kg at $3.50. Racing well and can win again.

Last Starts 34 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	06/07/2026	21	ALLOW 3U	$43,106.00	Thistledown	1207m	M	Becerra Fernando Salazar	56kg	1:11.20	6-1-1	3	1. Boots Malone 2. Vdaytothetenacious 3. Bold Buckeye	2.0L	$1.50
1/6	15/06/2026	17	ALLOW 3U	$57,880.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Becerra Fernando Salazar	54kg	1:10.92	2-1-1	5	1. Boots Malone 2. Empire's Fire 3. Vdaytothetenacious	0.5L	$3.50
7/8	29/05/2026	186	LR OPEN 3U	$139,665.00	Belterra Park	1207m	Fast	Becerra Fernando Salazar	56kg	1:10.02	8-3-7	1	1. Superwolf 2. Win Herbie Win 3. Henry Mac	7.3L	$7.40
4/6	24/11/2025	30	LR OPEN 3U	$114,504.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	Becerra Fernando Salazar	56kg	1:10.82	6-3-4	2	1. Superwolf 2. Empire's Fire 3. Fortissimo	2.5L	$4.80
2/7	25/10/2025	33	LR OPEN 3U	$152,207.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	Becerra Fernando Salazar	56kg	1:10.43	4-2-2	1	1. Superwolf 2. Boots Malone 3. Fortissimo	1.3L	$4.30
1/7	22/09/2025	39	ALLOW 3U	$42,813.00	Thistledown	1207m	M	Becerra Fernando Salazar	52kg	1:11.73	5-1-1	3	1. Boots Malone 2. Don't Stop 3. Lust For Life	4.8L	$1.30

Fortissimo (3)21233x2621

Trainer: Timothy Hamm 12 mths 16: 6-6-3

Jockey: Rocco Bowen

Weight: 54kgs

4 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: TAKE CHARGE INDY (USA)

Dam: MUSIC AND LYRICS (USA)

Dam's Sire: Fed Biz

Stats

Prize Money$454,253.00

Avg $$28,390.81

Win %37.50%

Place %93.75%

Career16: 6-6-3

Track7: 4-3-0

Distance9: 4-2-2

Tr / Dist6: 4-2-0

1st Up3: 1-2-0

2nd Up3: 1-1-0

Firm11: 4-3-3

Good1: 0-1-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Racing well recently. Last start won by 1.5 len at this track July 21 over 1207m defeating Mr Penny Pincher with 54kg at $3. Before that 2nd in a small field at Belterra Park on June 26 over 1308m, 1.75 len behind Superwolf carrying 55kg at $5. Won last start and is well-placed again.

Last Starts 19 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/9	21/07/2026	25	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$45,573.00	Thistledown	1207m	M	Rocco Bowen	54kg	1:12.12	2-1-1	6	1. Fortissimo 2. Mr Penny Pincher 3. Atkins	1.5L	$3.00
2/6	26/06/2026	28	ALLOW 3U	$36,960.00	Belterra Park	1308m	SP	Laureano Sosa	55kg	1:15.48	2-2-2	4	1. Superwolf 2. Fortissimo 3. Big Truck	1.8L	$5.00
6/8	29/05/2026	27	LR OPEN 3U	$139,665.00	Belterra Park	1207m	Fast	Hector Rafael Jr Diaz	56kg	1:10.02	6-5-6	7	1. Superwolf 2. Win Herbie Win 3. Henry Mac	5.6L	$4.20
2/6	02/05/2026	159	ALLOW 3U	$39,106.00	Thistledown	1207m	Heavy	Hector Rafael Jr Diaz	56kg	1:10.34	3-2-2	2	1. Moreau 2. Fortissimo 3. Channel Fury	3.0L	$2.90
3/6	24/11/2025	30	LR OPEN 3U	$114,504.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	I Ortiz Jr	53.5kg	1:10.82	3-4-3	5	1. Superwolf 2. Empire's Fire 3. Fortissimo	2.3L	$3.80
3/7	25/10/2025	44	LR OPEN 3U	$152,207.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	Laureano Sosa	56kg	1:10.43	1-3-3	6	1. Superwolf 2. Boots Malone 3. Fortissimo	2.8L	$9.50

Stage Name (4)4x3165x412

Trainer: Nestor Rivera 12 mths 21: 10-2-3

Jockey: Angel I. Diaz

Weight: 53kgs

6 yo Bay G

Sire: BODEMEISTER (USA)

Dam: APACHEE CRUISE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Indian Charlie

Stats

Prize Money$416,678.00

Avg $$19,841.81

Win %47.62%

Place %71.43%

Career21: 10-2-3

Track10: 6-1-3

Distance17: 8-1-2

Tr / Dist9: 6-1-2

1st Up5: 1-0-1

2nd Up4: 4-0-0

Firm19: 7-3-3

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start 2nd in a small field at Belterra Park on July 10 over 1308m, 1.5 len behind Shadowy with 55.5kg at $2.30. The run before that came from midfield and won by 3 len at this track June 25 over 1207m defeating Trouble In Motown with 54kg at $1.40. Thereabouts last start but looks tested this time.

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
2/6	10/07/2026	15	ALLOW 3U	$35,123.00	Belterra Park	1308m	Fast	Angel I Diaz	55.5kg	1:15.74	4-4-2	4	1. Shadowy 2. Stage Name 3. Win Herbie Win	1.5L	$2.30
1/5	25/06/2026	27	CLM 3U	$47,420.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Rocco Bowen	54kg	1:11.64	3-1-1	4	1. Stage Name 2. Trouble In Motown 3. Wildcat Express	3.0L	$1.40
4/8	29/05/2026	186	LR OPEN 3U	$139,665.00	Belterra Park	1207m	Fast	Rocco Bowen	56kg	1:10.02	3-7-4	3	1. Superwolf 2. Win Herbie Win 3. Henry Mac	3.8L	$16.70
5/6	24/11/2025	30	LR OPEN 3U	$114,504.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	Jose Ortiz	54.5kg	1:10.82	5-5-5	3	1. Superwolf 2. Empire's Fire 3. Fortissimo	5.0L	$9.30
6/7	25/10/2025	36	LR OPEN 3U	$152,207.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	Rocco Bowen	57kg	1:10.43	7-6-6	3	1. Superwolf 2. Boots Malone 3. Fortissimo	10.5L	$8.30
1/6	19/09/2025	36	ALLOW 3U	$41,284.00	Belterra Park	1308m	Fast	Rocco Bowen	56kg	1:17.21	1-1-1	5	1. Stage Name 2. Ekati's Way 3. Startdfromdabottom	4.3L	$1.90

Sadie's Ghost (5)4x1421x21p

Trainer: Loren Huepenbecker 12 mths 10: 3-3-0

Jockey: T. D. Houghton

Weight: 54kgs

4 yo Bay G

Sire: KISS THE GHOST (USA)

Dam: SILVER SADIE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Meadow Prayer

Stats

Prize Money$132,232.00

Avg $$13,223.20

Win %30.00%

Place %60.00%

Career10: 3-3-0

Track8: 2-2-0

Distance6: 2-2-0

Tr / Dist5: 1-2-0

1st Up4: 1-2-0

2nd Up3: 1-0-0

Firm8: 3-3-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

At the latest run didn't finish the race at this track July 20 over 1609m. The run before that came from midfield and won by a nose at this track July 2 over 1207m defeating Docs Legend carrying 54kg at $2. Fully tested on his recent run.

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
6/6	20/07/2026	18	ALLOW 3U	$45,573.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Anthony Rodriguez	54kg	1:41.22	6-6-PU	4	1. Invictus 2. Carnival Rock 3. Onore	99.0L	$20.00
1/6	02/07/2026	15	ALLOW 3U	$55,733.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Anthony Rodriguez	54kg	1:12.54	3-1-1	1	1. Sadie's Ghost 2. Docs Legend 3. Biscuits 'N Gravy	0.1L	$2.00
2/6	17/06/2026	235	ALLOW 3U	$53,556.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	T Houghton	54kg	1:11.80	2-2-2	4	1. Afloat 2. Sadie's Ghost 3. Sun Of War	2.8L	$6.60
1/10	25/10/2025	16	ALLOW 3U	$51,294.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	Anthony Rodriguez	55kg	1:12.34	1-1-1	5	1. Sadie's Ghost 2. Heza Pistol 3. Duo	7.5L	$1.60
2/8	09/10/2025	24	CLM 3U	$48,706.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	David J Haldar	54kg	1:12.51	2-1-2	4	1. Live A Little 2. Sadie's Ghost 3. Swayback Mobil	1.0L	$5.90
4/6	15/09/2025	17	ALLOW 3U	$54,740.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Anthony Rodriguez	54kg	1:11.64	4-1-4	2	1. Kickstart 2. Mor Stormy 3. Sgt York	4.6L	$3.70

Diamond Dust (6)3145243x13

Trainer: Scooter Davis 12 mths 60: 19-12-9

Jockey: Israel O. Rodriguez

Weight: 53kgs

10 yo Bay G

Sire: PAYNTER (USA)

Dam: RADIANT SKY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Leroidesanimaux

Stats

Prize Money$1,109,545.00

Avg $$18,492.42

Win %31.67%

Place %66.67%

Career60: 19-12-9

Track14: 3-4-2

Distance40: 11-8-7

Tr / Dist10: 2-2-2

1st Up11: 3-2-2

2nd Up9: 5-0-1

Firm47: 13-12-7

Good1: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic25: 10-6-4

Comments

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resumes off a 36 day letup. First-up won by 0.5 len at Presque Isle Downs June 10 over 1207m defeating Heavy Pour carrying 56kg at $6.60. Last start ran second last in a small field at Presque Isle Downs on July 3 over 1207m, 2 len behind Willie Bird carrying 56.5kg at $2.20. Prefer others.

Last Starts 37 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/4	03/07/2026	23	HCP 3U	$36,284.00	Presque Isle Downs	1207m	Fast	Israel O Rodriguez	56.5kg	1:10.39	2-2-3	1	1. Willie Bird 2. Rocket Dragon 3. Diamond Dust	2.0L	$2.20
1/5	10/06/2026	238	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$50,209.00	Presque Isle Downs	1207m	Fast	Israel O Rodriguez	56kg	1:10.40	1-1-1	4	1. Diamond Dust 2. Heavy Pour 3. Certain	0.5L	$6.60
3/5	15/10/2025	34	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$62,405.00	Presque Isle Downs	1207m	Fast	Rosario Montanez	56kg	1:08.80	2-3-3	5	1. Toddchero 2. Fluid Situation 3. Diamond Dust	4.3L	$3.80
4/4	11/09/2025	28	ALLOW 3U	$63,456.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Rosario Montanez	54kg	1:10.56	1-3-4	3	1. Empire's Fire 2. Fortissimo 3. Henry Mac	4.3L	$3.30
2/9	14/08/2025	17	LR OPEN 3U	$155,039.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Rosario Montanez	53kg	1:10.25	2-2-2	5	1. Silent Rule 2. Diamond Dust 3. Stage Name	2.8L	$18.10
5/10	28/07/2025	21	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$51,988.00	Presque Isle Downs	1207m	Fast	Rosario Montanez	56kg	1:09.43	3-5-5	10	1. You Bet A Fortune 2. Spirited Sol 3. Urban Legend	4.0L	$8.40

Superwolf (7)716111x111

Trainer: Robert M Gorham 12 mths 16: 10-2-1

Jockey: Erik Barbaran

Weight: 55kgs

4 yo Bay G

Sire: INSTAGRAND (USA)

Dam: SUNSHINEANDSILENCE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Speightstown

Stats

Prize Money$648,914.00

Avg $$40,557.13

Win %62.50%

Place %81.25%

Career16: 10-2-1

Track5: 3-1-0

Distance9: 6-2-0

Tr / Dist2: 1-1-0

1st Up3: 1-2-0

2nd Up3: 3-0-0

Firm12: 7-2-1

Good1: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

On a six run winning streak. Returns from a 43-day let-up. At the latest run won by 1.75 len at Belterra Park June 26 over 1308m defeating Fortissimo with 56.5kg at $1.30. The start before that won by a 0.1 len at Belterra Park LR May 29 over 1207m defeating Win Herbie Win with 56kg at $1.70. Everything points towards a big run.

Last Starts 44 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	26/06/2026	28	ALLOW 3U	$36,960.00	Belterra Park	1308m	SP	Erik Barbaran	56.5kg	1:15.48	1-1-1	6	1. Superwolf 2. Fortissimo 3. Big Truck	1.8L	$1.30
1/8	29/05/2026	27	LR OPEN 3U	$139,665.00	Belterra Park	1207m	Fast	Erik Barbaran	56kg	1:10.02	2-1-1	5	1. Superwolf 2. Win Herbie Win 3. Henry Mac	0.1L	$1.70
1/7	02/05/2026	159	ALLOW 3U	$37,011.00	Belterra Park	1207m	Fast	Yarmarie L Correa	56kg	1:11.08	1-1-1	7	1. Superwolf 2. Big Truck 3. Obi Kenobi	10.8L	$1.05
1/6	24/11/2025	30	LR OPEN 3U	$114,504.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	Erik Barbaran	56kg	1:10.82	2-1-1	4	1. Superwolf 2. Empire's Fire 3. Fortissimo	1.8L	$1.90
1/7	25/10/2025	38	LR OPEN 3U	$152,207.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	Erik Barbaran	56kg	1:10.43	3-1-1	4	1. Superwolf 2. Boots Malone 3. Fortissimo	1.3L	$2.30
1/5	17/09/2025	34	ALLOW 3U	$42,813.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Erik Barbaran	53kg	1:38.12	2-1-1	4	1. Superwolf 2. K Kid 3. Private Moment	9.0L	$1.40

Win Herbie Win (8)116211x253

Trainer: Robert C Cline 12 mths 14: 6-2-2

Jockey: Victor R. Fernandez

Weight: 53kgs

4 yo Bay G

Sire: WIN WIN WIN (USA)

Dam: HERBERT RIVER (USA)

Dam's Sire: Majesticperfection

Stats

Prize Money$228,725.00

Avg $$16,337.50

Win %42.86%

Place %71.43%

Career14: 6-2-2

Track4: 1-1-0

Distance6: 2-1-1

Tr / Dist2: 0-0-0

1st Up3: 1-1-0

2nd Up3: 1-0-1

Firm11: 5-2-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start 3rd in a small field at Belterra Park on July 10 over 1308m, 2 len behind Shadowy with 55.5kg at $2.10. The race before that ran second last in a small field at this track on June 15 over 1207m, 6 len behind Boots Malone with 54.5kg at $4.10. Further improvement is anticipated.

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
3/6	10/07/2026	25	ALLOW 3U	$35,123.00	Belterra Park	1308m	Fast	Victor R Fernandez	55.5kg	1:15.74	3-1-3	3	1. Shadowy 2. Stage Name 3. Win Herbie Win	2.0L	$2.10
5/6	15/06/2026	17	ALLOW 3U	$57,880.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Victor R Fernandez	54.5kg	1:10.92	5-5-5	2	1. Boots Malone 2. Empire's Fire 3. Vdaytothetenacious	6.0L	$4.10
2/8	29/05/2026	193	LR OPEN 3U	$139,665.00	Belterra Park	1207m	Fast	Victor R Fernandez	56kg	1:10.02	1-2-2	8	1. Superwolf 2. Win Herbie Win 3. Henry Mac	0.1L	$17.80
1/6	17/11/2025	19	ALLOW 3U	$40,305.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	Victor R Fernandez	56kg	1:12.85	5-1-1	1	1. Win Herbie Win 2. Trigger Point 3. Excitement	0.1L	$4.10
1/9	29/10/2025	19	ALLOW 3U	$39,422.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	Victor R Fernandez	55kg	1:12.10	2-1-1	8	1. Win Herbie Win 2. Don't Stop 3. Bohemian Style	2.0L	$5.90
2/9	10/10/2025	21	ALLOW 3U	$42,618.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	Victor R Fernandez	54kg	1:05.06	4-2-2	1	1. Mr Penny Pincher 2. Win Herbie Win 3. Don't Stop	1.8L	$9.60