Thistledown Race 8 - Race 8 - Mdn Special Weight
JOHANNA'S LIFE (2) has filled a minor placing at both runs to date, the latest when beaten 1.75 lengths into second over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. Will play a major role. EXODUS (4) is a three-year-old gelding who is having his first run for the Mike L Rone stable. Hasn't raced since finishing eighth at Churchill Downs (Dirt) 12 weeks ago. Not seen at the trials but looks nicely placed. Bold showing expected. PRINCETON (7) turned in a decent effort last start when he made late ground to finish third over 1609m at this track after being prominent at the corner. Likely improver with strong prospects. DIVINENESS (5) finished third last start over 1106m at this track (Dirt) when he made late ground, beaten 4 lengths. Fitter for that run. Sure to be thereabouts.
Jockey: Chelsey Keiser
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Mo Town out of Tia Flor. Watch for a market push.
Jockey: Luis Raul Rivera
Weight: 54kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Churchill Downs May 23 over 1207m, 14 len behind Equilibrium with 53.5kg at $2.19. On debut third in a small field at Horseshoe Indianapolis May 6 over 1207m, 7 len behind Lighter with 55.5kg at $4.40. Bold performance expected.
Last Starts 81 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 23/05/2026 | 17 | MDN CLM 3U | $67,039.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Good | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:11.23 | 4-4-8 | 5 |
| 14.0L | $2.19 |
| 3/6 | 06/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $44,693.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Good | Fernando De La Cruz | 55.5kg | 1:10.62 | 1-2-3 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $4.40 |
Jockey: Noel Vigil
Weight: 54kgs
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Raced two times to date. At debut, 4th of 7 at this track on June 22 over 1106m, 9 len behind Union Swag carrying 54kg at $19.40. Second-up eased back early on 3rd in a small field at this track on July 21 over 1106m, 4 len behind Have A Cigar carrying 54kg at $17.80. Will prove tough to beat.
Last Starts 22 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 | 21/07/2026 | 29 | MDN 3U | $38,316.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | M | N Vigil | 54kg | 1:08.26 | 6-5-3 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $17.80 |
| 4/7 | 22/06/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $18,271.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | SP | N Vigil | 54kg | 1:07.22 | 4-6-4 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $19.40 |
Jockey: Jason Simpson
Weight: 54kgs
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Second-up. First-up after 11 months ran last in a small field at this track on July 21 over 1106m, 12 len behind Have A Cigar carrying 54kg at $23. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at this track on August 26 over 1106m, 11 len behind Carnival Rock with 54kg at $20.10. Needs more time.
Last Starts 22 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 | 21/07/2026 | 329 | MDN 3U | $38,316.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | M | Jason Simpson | 54kg | 1:08.26 | 3-6-6 | 4 |
| 12.9L | $23.00 |
| 6/6 | 26/08/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $40,930.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | German Terraza | 54kg | 1:07.29 | 5-5-6 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $20.10 |
| 8/9 | 13/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $46,512.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1106m | Fast | S Spieth | 54.5kg | 1:04.45 | 6-8-8 | 9 |
| 22.5L | $43.90 |
Jockey: Luis Antonio Gonzalez
Weight: 54kgs
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Racing well recently. Last start ran second last in a small field at this track on July 15 over 1609m, 12 len behind Reb with 54kg at $7.30. Before that 4th in a small field at this track on June 24 over 1609m, 7 len behind Munny Town carrying 54kg at $6.60. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 15/07/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $38,316.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Luis A Gonzalez | 54kg | 1:40.66 | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $7.30 |
| 4/6 | 24/06/2026 | 35 | MDN 3U | $38,316.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Luis A Gonzalez | 54kg | 1:41.34 | 4-3-4 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $6.60 |
| 3/6 | 20/05/2026 | 41 | MDN 3U | $36,872.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | M | Luis A Gonzalez | 54kg | 1:06.02 | 5-4-3 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $7.60 |
| 11/12 | 09/04/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM 3 | $66,958.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Walter De La Cruz | 56kg | 1:11.49 | 8-12-11 | 5 |
| 17.5L | $70.00 |
| 6/7 | 13/03/2026 | 19 | MDN CLM 3U | $42,135.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 54kg | 1:10.62 | 5-6-6 | 1 |
| 19.0L | $4.40 |
| 4/8 | 22/02/2026 | 80 | MDN CLM 3 | $47,076.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 55.5kg | 1:12.93 | 8-6-4 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $6.30 |