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Thistledown Race 9 - Race 9 - Claiming

RIVER BYE (4) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start when he got a long way back over 1207m at this track, beaten 7 lengths into seventh. The engagement of Luis A Gonzalez is noteworthy. This is a nice drop in grade so he is likely to play a big role. SECRET CALLER (1) disappointed last start when out of the placings over 1609m at this track (Dirt), beaten 16 lengths. Has started two times at this course and distance and is yet to miss the placings. Finds an easier assignment and can find winning form. BALKI BARTOKOMOUS (8) is backing up nine days after he was safely held in fifth over 1207m at this track (Dirt) against better opposition. Suitably placed so expecting a better run this time. TAKE DICTATION (3) turned in a much better effort last time out to score by one length over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Solid top-three prospects.

Race Time:8:29 PM

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Track:Fast

Weather:Cloudy

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1207m

Secret Caller (1)1324233176

Trainer: Nestor Rivera 12 mths 12: 2-3-4

Jockey: Humberto Haldar

Weight: 48.5kgs

4 yo Dark Bay/Brown M

Sire: DIALED IN (USA)

Dam: SECRET HAUL (USA)

Dam's Sire: Dunkirk

Stats

Prize Money$99,182.00

Avg $$8,265.17

Win %16.67%

Place %75.00%

Career12: 2-3-4

Track7: 0-2-3

Distance6: 2-1-3

Tr / Dist2: 0-0-2

1st Up2: 1-1-0

2nd Up2: 0-0-2

Firm7: 1-1-3

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Last start 6th of 9 at this track on July 28 over 1609m, 16 len behind Tampa Teacher carrying 54.5kg at $3.60. The race before that ran last of 7 at this track on June 25 over 1609m, 36 len behind Elopedatthederby with 54kg at $1.40. Watch for sharp improvement.

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
6/9	28/07/2026	33	CLM FM 3U	$31,060.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Angel I Diaz	54.5kg	1:42.40	3-5-6	6	1. Tampa Teacher 2. I Belong First 3. Exaltada	16.8L	$3.60
7/7	25/06/2026	27	CLM FM 3U	$29,847.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Becerra Fernando Salazar	54kg	1:42.04	6-6-7	5	1. Elopedatthederby 2. I Belong First 3. Exaltada	36.5L	$1.40
1/4	29/05/2026	11	ALLOW FM 3U	$29,749.00	Belterra Park	1207m	Fast	Becerra Fernando Salazar	56kg	1:12.09	3-1-1	3	1. Secret Caller 2. Blue Tail Fly 3. Beachglass	3.0L	$2.00
3/7	18/05/2026	7	ALLOW FM 3U	$50,000.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Becerra Fernando Salazar	54kg	1:13.50	3-4-3	7	1. Gray Perfection 2. Vesper Martini 3. Secret Caller	1.6L	$2.50
3/7	11/05/2026	12	ALLOW 3U	$50,000.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Alexander Chavez	51.5kg	1:12.12	1-2-3	7	1. Leavetheninetynine 2. Little Shance 3. Secret Caller	1.4L	$2.60
2/11	29/04/2026	23	ALLOW FM 3U	$52,111.00	Thistledown	1106m	M	Alexander Chavez	54kg	1:06.66	10-9-2	2	1. Jasper Maximus 2. Secret Caller 3. Vesper Martini	2.5L	$18.60

Willie T (2)511654575x

Trainer: Saul M Morales 12 mths 13: 2-1-0

Jockey: Alexander Chavez

Weight: 54kgs

4 yo Bay G

Sire: ACCELERATE (USA)

Dam: PRESELI'S PULPIT (USA)

Dam's Sire: Pulpit

Stats

Prize Money$57,176.00

Avg $$4,398.15

Win %15.38%

Place %23.08%

Career13: 2-1-0

Track6: 0-1-0

Distance10: 2-1-0

Tr / Dist5: 0-1-0

1st Up1: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-1-0

Firm8: 2-1-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

He is resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Not seen since he finished last in a small field at this track May 5 over 1106m, 19 len behind Bumpkin carrying 54kg at $32.20. On debut second last in a small field at this track July 14 2025 over 1207m, 10 len behind My Valentino with 54kg at $3. May need the run.

Last Starts 96 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/5	05/05/2026	39	CLM 3U	$29,888.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	Erik Barbaran	54kg	1:05.16	4-5-5	4	1. Bumpkin 2. Magic Motown 3. Double Agent	19.3L	$32.20
7/7	27/03/2026	18	CLM 3U	$27,388.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Good	Erik Barbaran	56kg	1:13.24	6-7-7	3	1. Fast And Friendly 2. Vecchi 3. My Valentino	19.6L	$11.20
5/6	09/03/2026	14	CLM 3U	$27,388.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Fast	Erik Barbaran	56kg	1:45.36	3-5-5	1	1. Kennedy's Camelot 2. Moonshine Joe 3. Vecchi	9.8L	$3.00
4/7	23/02/2026	20	CLM 3U	$27,817.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Erik Barbaran	56kg	1:16.71	3-3-4	7	1. Leroyisalagniappe 2. Magic Motown 3. Dew It With Class	2.5L	$5.20
5/10	03/02/2026	62	CLM 3U	$27,817.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Erik Barbaran	56kg	1:13.77	8-6-5	9	1. Jim's River Runner 2. Vecchi 3. Blazing Tony	4.3L	$5.80
6/7	03/12/2025	15	ALLOW 3U	$53,752.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	M	Mauro Cedillo	56kg	1:39.90	5-6-6	7	1. Ovid 2. Bigpiclittlepic 3. Heza Pistol	20.0L	$29.20

Take Dictation (3)9x67363361

Trainer: Israel Flores 12 mths 18: 2-1-5

Jockey: Brandon Tapara

Weight: 56kgs

4 yo Bay G

Sire: TALE OF VERVE (USA)

Dam: FOLLOW BOURBON (CAN)

Dam's Sire: Not Bourbon

Stats

Prize Money$66,376.00

Avg $$3,687.56

Win %11.11%

Place %44.44%

Career18: 2-1-5

Track10: 1-1-2

Distance13: 1-0-4

Tr / Dist8: 1-0-2

1st Up3: 0-0-0

2nd Up3: 0-0-0

Firm12: 2-0-5

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Returns from a 30-day let-up. At the latest run won by 1.0 len at this track July 9 over 1207m defeating He's My Boy carrying 54kg at $7. Before that ran last in a small field at this track on June 29 over 1207m, 13 len behind Unbridled O'brien carrying 54kg at $24.60. Racing well and can win again.

Last Starts 31 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	09/07/2026	10	CLM 3U	$28,157.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	B Tapara	54kg	1:13.94	2-4-1	4	1. Take Dictation 2. He's My Boy 3. Silver Is A Gift	1.0L	$7.00
6/6	29/06/2026	33	CLM 3U	$29,010.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	B Tapara	54kg	1:13.30	2-6-6	4	1. Unbridled O'brien 2. Mo Mo Lightning 3. Beat The Buzzer	13.5L	$24.60
3/5	27/05/2026	47	CLM 3U	$27,095.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	B Tapara	54kg	1:14.14	1-3-3	5	1. Balki Bartokomous 2. He's My Boy 3. Take Dictation	0.8L	$5.60
3/6	10/04/2026	15	CLM 3U	$28,239.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	Becerra Fernando Salazar	56kg	1:14.23	5-5-3	2	1. Counting On Clyde 2. Balki Bartokomous 3. Take Dictation	9.5L	$23.60
6/7	26/03/2026	9	CLM 3U	$27,247.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	Laureano Sosa	56kg	1:13.62	6-6-D3	4	1. Gone Wild 2. Balki Bartokomous 3. He's My Boy	13.5L	$16.90
3/6	17/03/2026	14	CLM 3U	$27,247.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Good	Becerra Fernando Salazar	56kg	1:43.03	5-3-3	5	1. Docs Legend 2. Dynamic Gift 3. Take Dictation	15.8L	$40.70

River Bye (4)152315x467

Trainer: Kim Puhl 12 mths 13: 2-5-1

Jockey: Luis Antonio Gonzalez

Weight: 54kgs

5 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: RIVERS RUN DEEP (USA)

Dam: STORM ON BYE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Woke Up Dreamin

Stats

Prize Money$126,996.00

Avg $$9,768.92

Win %15.38%

Place %61.54%

Career13: 2-5-1

Track13: 2-5-1

Distance11: 2-5-0

Tr / Dist11: 2-5-0

1st Up3: 0-2-0

2nd Up3: 1-1-0

Firm12: 2-4-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Last start ran last of 7 at this track on July 15 over 1207m, 7 len behind Run Vinicius with 51kg at $34.80. Before that 6th of 10 at this track on June 24 over 1207m, 10 len behind Corfu Fighting carrying 54kg at $20.20. A better showing than last start is expected.

Last Starts 25 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/7	15/07/2026	21	CLM 3U	$46,444.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	J Skerrett	51kg	1:13.08	7-7-7	2	1. Run Vinicius 2. Dixie's Memory 3. Maybetoday	7.3L	$34.80
6/10	24/06/2026	21	CLM 3U	$46,444.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Luis Raul Rivera	54kg	1:11.92	6-6-6	10	1. Corfu Fighting 2. Tyson's Lil' Star 3. Heza Pistol	10.9L	$20.20
4/5	03/06/2026	237	CLM 3U	$44,630.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	Luis Raul Rivera	54kg	1:05.84	5-4-4	3	1. Swayback Mobil 2. Dixie's Memory 3. Tyson's Lil' Star	9.3L	$11.40
5/8	09/10/2025	21	CLM 3U	$48,706.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Luis A Gonzalez	56kg	1:12.51	6-7-5	8	1. Live A Little 2. Sadie's Ghost 3. Swayback Mobil	3.8L	$6.80
1/9	18/09/2025	15	ALLOW 3U	$54,740.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Luis A Gonzalez	54kg	1:13.39	8-2-1	7	1. River Bye 2. Strike Plate 3. Marquitos M	1.0L	$2.70
3/5	03/09/2025	23	ALLOW 3U	$54,740.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	Luis Raul Rivera	54kg	1:05.46	4-3-3	1	1. Tyson's Lil' Star 2. Heza Pistol 3. River Bye	12.5L	$3.80

Smoocher (5)46347656x4

Trainer: Saul M Morales 12 mths 31: 2-3-6

Jockey: Jason Simpson

Weight: 54kgs

6 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: CITY WEEKEND (USA)

Dam: KISSY SUZUKI (USA)

Dam's Sire: Summer Bird

Stats

Prize Money$123,354.00

Avg $$3,979.16

Win %6.45%

Place %35.48%

Career31: 2-3-6

Track10: 0-2-3

Distance13: 1-0-4

Tr / Dist6: 0-0-3

1st Up7: 0-3-0

2nd Up5: 0-0-2

Firm18: 0-2-4

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Second run back. First-up after seven months 4th of 9 at this track on July 22 over 1207m, 10 len behind P J's Boy with 54kg at $14.60. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at this track on June 17 2025 over 1207m, 6 len behind Color Bearer with 54kg at $8.40. Must improve significantly.

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
4/9	22/07/2026	188	CLM 3U	$25,980.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Alexander Chavez	54kg	1:13.16	9-6-4	3	1. P J's Boy 2. El Mexicano 3. Seeking Freedom	10.5L	$14.60
6/9	15/01/2026	35	CLM 3U	$29,148.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Good	Laureano Sosa	56kg	1:39.80	8-7-6	3	1. Gray Tormentor 2. Blazing Tony 3. Vecchi	18.1L	$28.50
5/7	11/12/2025	34	CLM 3U	$29,862.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Good	Becerra Fernando Salazar	56kg	1:42.26	6-6-5	1	1. Man's Choice 2. Atlas Falls 3. Vecchi	18.0L	$18.60
6/10	07/11/2025	13	CLM 3U	$29,771.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	M	N Vigil	56kg	1:43.10	9-6-6	7	1. Drill's Boy 2. Vecchi 3. Redden	8.6L	$36.00
7/9	25/10/2025	15	CLM 3U	$29,680.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	T Houghton	56kg	1:14.07	9-8-7	3	1. National Story 2. Vecchi 3. Double Agent	7.5L	$10.60
4/7	10/10/2025	29	CLM 3U	$27,245.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	Becerra Fernando Salazar	54kg	1:06.24	7-5-4	6	1. Hidden Ransom 2. Blessednotlucky 3. Rambler	7.3L	$12.50

Ol' Nelson (6)22166x6564

Trainer: Richard L Genovese 12 mths 18: 2-3-1

Jockey: Noel Vigil

Weight: 54kgs

4 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: CINCO CHARLIE (USA)

Dam: POTENTIAL DIVA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Suave

Stats

Prize Money$63,879.00

Avg $$3,548.83

Win %11.11%

Place %33.33%

Career18: 2-3-1

Track4: 0-0-0

Distance11: 2-3-0

Tr / Dist2: 0-0-0

1st Up3: 0-1-0

2nd Up3: 0-0-1

Firm12: 1-2-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic6: 1-0-1

Comments

Comes off a 31 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 7 at this track on July 8 over 1106m, 5.5 len behind Counting On Clyde with 54kg at $22. The start before that ran last in a small field at this track on June 20 over 1106m, 9 len behind Double Agent with 54kg at $6.30. Unlikely to threaten.

Last Starts 32 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	08/07/2026	18	CLM 3U	$25,980.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	N Vigil	54kg	1:06.60	4-4-4	3	1. Counting On Clyde 2. Seeking Freedom 3. Balki Bartokomous	5.5L	$22.00
6/6	20/06/2026	17	CLM 3U	$24,965.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	N Vigil	54kg	1:07.26	2-6-6	3	1. Double Agent 2. Balki Bartokomous 3. Seeking Freedom	9.5L	$6.30
5/5	03/06/2026	23	CLM 3U	$20,921.00	Presque Isle Downs	1207m	Fast	Addiel J Ayala	56kg	1:10.89	2-5-5	4	1. Tiz Big Money 2. Chubs Rocket 3. This Laughs On You	14.0L	$27.70
6/7	11/05/2026	77	CLM 3U	$19,274.00	Finger Lakes	1006m	Fast	N R Alvarado	55.5kg	1:00.12	3-7-6	6	1. Tapizar's Temper 2. Nightmissio 3. It's Not Over Yet	12.5L	$49.89
6/7	23/02/2026	20	CLM 3U	$27,817.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Rocco Bowen	56kg	1:16.71	2-7-6	5	1. Leroyisalagniappe 2. Magic Motown 3. Dew It With Class	14.0L	$9.50
6/10	03/02/2026	21	CLM 3U	$27,817.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Rocco Bowen	57kg	1:13.77	1-2-6	3	1. Jim's River Runner 2. Vecchi 3. Blazing Tony	5.5L	$5.20

My Valentino (7)545x36213x

Trainer: Marco Ibarra 12 mths 12: 2-1-2

Jockey: Erik Barbaran

Weight: 54kgs

4 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: ENTICED (USA)

Dam: PYRITE STORM (USA)

Dam's Sire: Formal Dinner

Stats

Prize Money$69,993.00

Avg $$5,832.75

Win %16.67%

Place %41.67%

Career12: 2-1-2

Track4: 1-0-0

Distance10: 2-1-2

Tr / Dist3: 1-0-0

1st Up3: 1-0-1

2nd Up3: 0-0-0

Firm2: 1-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign third of 7 at Mahoning Valley March 27 over 1207m, 7 len behind Fast And Friendly carrying 57kg at $4.50. Previously first up; third in a small field at Mahoning Valley January 2 over 1207m, 6 len behind Mor Stormy with 56kg at $5.90. Certainly one to consider.

Last Starts 135 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	27/03/2026	24	CLM 3U	$27,388.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Good	L A Batista	57kg	1:13.24	2-2-3	6	1. Fast And Friendly 2. Vecchi 3. My Valentino	7.0L	$4.50
1/9	03/03/2026	19	CLM 3U	$27,247.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	L A Batista	56kg	1:15.23	4-1-1	6	1. My Valentino 2. Drill Em 3. Balki Bartokomous	1.0L	$1.50
2/8	12/02/2026	30	CLM 3U	$27,675.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	L A Batista	56kg	1:14.34	3-2-2	6	1. Fast And Friendly 2. My Valentino 3. Sgt York	1.0L	$5.20
6/9	13/01/2026	11	CLM 3U	$28,999.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Luis A Gonzalez	56kg	1:13.64	3-4-6	8	1. Ol' Nelson 2. Tap The Wind 3. Sgt York	9.8L	$1.70
3/5	02/01/2026	109	ALLOW 3U	$50,374.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Good	Luis A Gonzalez	56kg	1:11.52	2-4-3	4	1. Mor Stormy 2. He's My Boy 3. My Valentino	6.8L	$5.90
5/6	15/09/2025	18	ALLOW 3U	$54,740.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Luis A Gonzalez	53kg	1:11.64	5-5-5	3	1. Kickstart 2. Mor Stormy 3. Sgt York	9.8L	$8.30

Balki Bartokomous (8)4532231235

Trainer: Rey Juarez-Mendoza 12 mths 19: 2-3-4

Jockey: Jose A. Bracho

Weight: 54kgs

4 yo Chestnut G

Sire: MITOLE (USA)

Dam: TOUCH OF EMMA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Midas Touch

Stats

Prize Money$75,947.00

Avg $$3,997.21

Win %10.53%

Place %47.37%

Career19: 2-3-4

Track11: 1-1-3

Distance14: 1-2-2

Tr / Dist8: 1-0-1

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up2: 0-0-0

Firm12: 2-3-1

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 30 over 1207m, 7 len behind Docs Legend carrying 54.5kg at $11.80. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at this track on July 8 over 1106m, 4 len behind Counting On Clyde carrying 55kg at $5.60. Genuine contender.

Last Starts 10 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	30/07/2026	22	CLM 3U	$31,060.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Jose A Bracho	54.5kg	1:13.04	1-6-5	5	1. Docs Legend 2. Atlas Falls 3. Spectacular D'oro	7.3L	$11.80
3/7	08/07/2026	18	CLM 3U	$25,980.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	Jose A Bracho	55kg	1:06.60	3-3-3	6	1. Counting On Clyde 2. Seeking Freedom 3. Balki Bartokomous	4.0L	$5.60
2/6	20/06/2026	24	CLM 3U	$24,965.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	Jose A Bracho	56kg	1:07.26	4-2-2	5	1. Double Agent 2. Balki Bartokomous 3. Seeking Freedom	2.8L	$3.30
1/5	27/05/2026	21	CLM 3U	$27,095.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Jose A Bracho	54kg	1:14.14	2-1-1	4	1. Balki Bartokomous 2. He's My Boy 3. Take Dictation	0.5L	$2.40
3/6	06/05/2026	26	CLM 3U	$27,095.00	Thistledown	1207m	Good	Jose A Bracho	54kg	1:14.02	3-3-3	3	1. O G Mr Brightside 2. He's My Boy 3. Balki Bartokomous	1.3L	$3.30
2/6	10/04/2026	15	CLM 3U	$28,239.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	Jose A Bracho	56kg	1:14.23	1-2-2	6	1. Counting On Clyde 2. Balki Bartokomous 3. Take Dictation	3.3L	$2.90