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Thistledown Race 1 - Race 1 - Claiming

VLADISLAV (2) has been thereabouts without winning, the most recent effort a second at this track (Dirt) over 1609m when he was beaten 3 lengths. Performs well here with minor placings at all four runs. Should be in the finish. PAYNTER'S CANVAS (1) is a consistent performer with two minor placings from three starts this time in work. Turned in another good effort last time out when second over 1673m at Horseshoe Indianapolis (Dirt) after he was in the firing line all the way. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. WHY NOT ME (4) hasn't won recently but looks close to a breakthrough based on his last start second at this track (Dirt) over 1609m when beaten 0.3 lengths. Commendable record at this trip with a win and five minor placings and shapes as one to consider. BIG BUCKSALOT (8) finished third last time over 1207m at this track (Dirt), beaten 5.5 lengths. Ready to go a couple better.

Race Time:4:50 PM

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:FINE

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1609m

Paynter's Canvas (1)8x5386x352

Trainer: Michael E Lauer 12 mths 38: 5-3-3

Jockey: Luis Antonio Gonzalez

Weight: 56kgs

6 yo Bay G

Sire: PAYNTER (USA)

Dam: MIZZEN MY MOMMA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Mizzen Mast

Stats

Prize Money$241,226.00

Avg $$6,348.05

Win %13.16%

Place %28.95%

Career38: 5-3-3

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance10: 0-1-2

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up5: 0-0-1

2nd Up5: 0-0-1

Firm28: 2-2-2

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft1: 1-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Comes here off a 61-day let-up. Last start 2nd in a small field at Horseshoe Indianapolis on June 18 over 1673m, nose behind Star Review with 54kg at $7.20. The race before that 5th of 9 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on June 3 over 1673m, 12 len behind Monumentaljustice carrying 54kg at $7.10. Well placed to take this out.

Last Starts 62 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	18/06/2026	15	CLM 3U	$19,526.00	Indiana Downs	1673m	Good	Mitchell Murrill	54kg	1:43.13	3-1-2	2	1. Star Review 2. Paynter's Canvas 3. Charbon	0.1L	$7.20
5/9	03/06/2026	28	CLM 3U	$19,526.00	Indiana Downs	1673m	Fast	Joseph C Bealmear	54kg	1:42.41	2-5-5	4	1. Monumentaljustice 2. Patronage 3. Mansfield Tiger	12.3L	$7.10
3/7	06/05/2026	183	CLM 3U	$19,553.00	Indiana Downs	1609m	Good	Irving Moncada	54kg	1:40.32	4-1-3	6	1. Hard Rye Guy 2. Vaccinator 3. Paynter's Canvas	2.5L	$4.30
6/6	04/11/2025	37	ALLOW 3U	$38,168.00	Indiana Downs	1673m	Fast	Alberto Burgos	55kg	1:41.68	1-6-6	1	1. Golddiggendevil 2. Monumentaljustice 3. Shiesty To Chase	24.8L	$13.00
8/9	28/09/2025	17	CLM 3U	$68,807.00	Churchill Downs	1710m	Fast	Jane Elliott	55.5kg	1:44.62	6-8-8	2	1. Tres Soles 2. Ember 3. Candy Nun	10.1L	$32.36
3/11	11/09/2025	29	CLM 3U	$68,807.00	Churchill Downs	1609m	Fast	Jane Elliott	55.5kg	1:35.92	2-4-3	5	1. Air Of Defiance 2. Daddy Justify 3. Paynter's Canvas	6.0L	$117.14

Vladislav (2)55484x3332

Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett 12 mths 47: 5-4-11

Jockey: Jefferson Skerrett

Weight: 52.5kgs

7 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: CREATIVE CAUSE (USA)

Dam: ROBI JO (USA)

Dam's Sire: Lemon Drop Kid

Stats

Prize Money$235,016.00

Avg $$5,000.34

Win %10.64%

Place %42.55%

Career47: 5-4-11

Track4: 0-1-3

Distance5: 0-1-2

Tr / Dist3: 0-1-2

1st Up8: 1-0-1

2nd Up6: 0-0-3

Firm42: 5-4-9

Good1: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic15: 3-2-2

Comments

Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track on August 3 over 1609m, 3 len behind Majestic Frontier carrying 51kg at $3.40. The run before that 3rd in a small field at this track on July 6 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Torrefactor with 52.5kg at $1.70. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.

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
2/5	03/08/2026	28	CLM 3U	$17,404.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	J Skerrett	51kg	1:41.04	5-2-2	3	1. Majestic Frontier 2. Vladislav 3. Verbier	3.3L	$3.40
3/5	06/07/2026	34	CLM 3U	$17,126.00	Thistledown	1609m	M	J Skerrett	52.5kg	1:42.44	3-3-3	1	1. Torrefactor 2. Why Not Me 3. Vladislav	1.3L	$1.70
3/5	02/06/2026	12	CLM 3U	$17,126.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	J Skerrett	53.5kg	1:12.80	1-3-3	3	1. Otis Otis Otis 2. Agnello's Dream 3. Vladislav	0.8L	$1.40
3/5	21/05/2026	66	CLM 3U	$16,480.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	J Skerrett	53.5kg	1:40.32	4-2-3	2	1. Carillo 2. Majestic Frontier 3. Vladislav	1.0L	$2.90
4/6	16/03/2026	39	CLM 3U	$15,590.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	M	J Skerrett	54kg	1:42.39	5-5-4	1	1. See Spot Run 2. Sailor's Chance 3. Andy Cant	6.6L	$3.60
8/9	05/02/2026	60	CLM 4U	$34,950.00	Gulfstream Park	1673m	Fast	Edgard J Zayas	56kg	1:42.98	1-8-8	6	1. Salvattore Prince 2. Sunshine Frolic 3. Full Nelson	10.5L	$8.00

Auld Lange Syne (3)3035433564

Trainer: Amy Sondej (USA)12 mths 98: 13-8-15

Jockey: Mckenna Anderson

Weight: 56kgs

10 yo Chestnut G

Sire: LANGFUHR (USA)

Dam: CHRISTMAS LIST (USA)

Dam's Sire: Out Of Place

Stats

Prize Money$329,106.00

Avg $$3,358.22

Win %13.27%

Place %36.73%

Career98: 13-8-15

Track28: 6-3-3

Distance53: 8-7-11

Tr / Dist27: 6-3-3

1st Up5: 0-0-0

2nd Up5: 1-0-0

Firm71: 12-5-8

Good1: 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 August 3 over 1609m, 15 len behind Majestic Frontier with 54.5kg at $37.90. The run before that ran second last of 7 at this track on June 16 over 1609m, 7 len behind Rule It carrying 56kg at $36. Recent form not good enough.

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
4/5	03/08/2026	48	CLM 3U	$17,404.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Mckenna Anderson	54.5kg	1:41.04	3-4-4	2	1. Majestic Frontier 2. Vladislav 3. Verbier	15.0L	$37.90
6/7	16/06/2026	21	CLM 3U	$17,015.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	German Terraza	56kg	1:41.76	1-5-6	2	1. Rule It 2. Gamboling Ghost 3. Harbour Bridge	7.8L	$36.00
5/7	26/05/2026	22	CLM 3U	$17,039.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Anthony Rodriguez	56kg	1:39.96	5-5-5	6	1. Loony 2. Sight Unseen 3. Harbour Bridge	11.8L	$6.70
3/6	04/05/2026	39	CLM 3U	$17,039.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Anthony Rodriguez	56kg	1:40.78	4-4-3	4	1. Candy Crushem 2. Sight Unseen 3. Auld Lange Syne	8.3L	$8.50
3/6	26/03/2026	21	CLM 3U	$17,978.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Fast	Anthony Rodriguez	57kg	1:42.06	3-1-3	5	1. Food Foodie 2. Land Mark Deal 3. Auld Lange Syne	3.5L	$24.80
4/6	05/03/2026	30	CLM 3U	$17,978.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	SP	Alexander Chavez	57kg	1:41.78	6-4-4	1	1. Turnsandconditions 2. Law Of The Jungle 3. Bobby's Gift	18.3L	$9.00

Why Not Me (4)6846632232

Trainer: Chad T Skelton 12 mths 26: 3-5-6

Jockey: Rocco Bowen

Weight: 56kgs

5 yo Bay G

Sire: COMMISSIONER (USA)

Dam: HIGHEST QUALITY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Quality Road

Stats

Prize Money$110,003.00

Avg $$4,230.88

Win %11.54%

Place %53.85%

Career26: 3-5-6

Track1: 0-1-0

Distance7: 1-3-2

Tr / Dist1: 0-1-0

1st Up7: 2-0-2

2nd Up5: 1-1-1

Firm18: 3-2-3

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic9: 2-0-1

Comments

Form hard to fault. Comes off a 43 day let-up. Most recently gave a sight but was run down late 2nd in a small field at this track on July 6 over 1609m, 0.3 len behind Torrefactor carrying 56kg at $4.70. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Mountaineer Park on May 25 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Hope Joe's Right carrying 54.5kg at $2.90. Big chance to score after a near miss last start.

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
2/5	06/07/2026	42	CLM 3U	$17,126.00	Thistledown	1609m	M	Rocco Bowen	56kg	1:42.44	1-1-2	5	1. Torrefactor 2. Why Not Me 3. Vladislav	0.3L	$4.70
3/6	25/05/2026	27	CLM 3U	$20,251.00	Mountaineer Park	1609m	Good	Rocco Bowen	54.5kg	1:43.16	1-3-3	3	1. Hope Joe's Right 2. El Ondeado 3. Why Not Me	2.5L	$2.90
2/9	28/04/2026	47	CLM 3U	$13,100.00	Mountaineer Park	1609m	Good	Rocco Bowen	56kg	1:41.52	3-3-2	2	1. Saqeel 2. Why Not Me 3. Liam The Brave	13.5L	$3.70
2/6	12/03/2026	16	CLM 3U	$15,309.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	M	Rocco Bowen	57kg	1:42.92	3-3-2	4	1. Will E Sutton 2. Why Not Me 3. Mr Laoban	0.8L	$3.10
3/8	24/02/2026	42	CLM 3U	$15,549.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	M	Rocco Bowen	57kg	1:41.75	5-4-3	6	1. Indian Fever 2. Gold Buckle 3. Why Not Me	2.3L	$6.60
6/8	13/01/2026	22	CLM 3U	$22,272.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Elijah Greenidge	54kg	1:12.37	7-7-6	2	1. Cool Couple 2. Harbour Bridge 3. Gamboling Ghost	8.0L	$20.80

Galilee (5)19x64x00x8

Trainer: Manuel Vlaun (USA)12 mths 34: 3-7-8

Jockey: Luis Alberto Batista

Weight: 56kgs

8 yo Bay G

Sire: PIONEEROF THE NILE (USA)

Dam: PRETTY 'N SMART (USA)

Dam's Sire: Beau Genius

Stats

Prize Money$117,408.00

Avg $$3,453.18

Win %8.82%

Place %52.94%

Career34: 3-7-8

Track1: 0-0-0

Distance3: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up9: 1-1-1

2nd Up7: 1-0-2

Firm31: 3-6-7

Good2: 0-1-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic2: 0-0-0

Comments

Second-up. First-up after seven months ran second last of 9 at this track on July 27 over 1207m, 18 len behind Minister For Magic carrying 56kg at $41.30. Previously second-up ran second last of 11 at Turfway Park on January 17 over 1609m, 10 len behind Nip N Tuck carrying 55kg at $117.43. Needs to lift.

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
8/9	27/07/2026	191	CLM 3U	$17,707.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	C Keiser	56kg	1:11.58	3-8-8	9	1. Minister For Magic 2. Improbable First 3. Big Bucksalot	18.1L	$41.30
10/11	17/01/2026	14	CLM 4U	$46,039.00	Turfway Park	1609m	Fast	Jann N Hernandez	55kg	1:41.31	2-10-10	1	1. Nip N Tuck 2. Silver Quarters 3. Grimes	10.5L	$117.43
11/11	03/01/2026	154	CLM 4U	$32,436.00	Turfway Park	1609m	Fast	Brooke Bays	51.5kg	1:40.75	3-11-11	3	1. Frosty The Soldier 2. Mr Peterkin 3. Ransomware	21.0L	$56.37
4/5	02/08/2025	44	CLM 3U	$14,729.00	Belterra Park	1673m	Fast	R Mojica Jr	56kg	1:44.86	5-4-4	2	1. Long Shorts 2. Feelthebeat 3. Jura	22.0L	$11.00
6/7	19/06/2025	321	HCP 3U	$20,218.00	Belterra Park	1710m	Fast	Javier Tavares	55.5kg	1:47.48	6-6-6	7	1. Golden Reign 2. English Challenge 3. Frosty The Soldier	17.3L	$21.90
9/10	02/08/2024	8	ALLOW 3U	$47,619.00	Penn National	1710m	FM	I Beato	56.5kg	1:41.19	7-9-9	7	1. Dear Santa 2. Eff Thirty Five 3. Drunken Sailor	7.7L	$21.60

Broadway Sky (6)724494px5x

Trainer: Michelle Winters 12 mths 40: 5-8-2

Jockey: Humberto Haldar

Weight: 53.5kgs

7 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: NOT THIS TIME (USA)

Dam: IRENE ADLER (USA)

Dam's Sire: Bernardini

Stats

Prize Money$155,364.00

Avg $$3,884.10

Win %12.50%

Place %37.50%

Career40: 5-8-2

Track7: 0-2-0

Distance19: 2-6-1

Tr / Dist7: 0-2-0

1st Up6: 0-0-0

2nd Up5: 0-2-0

Firm26: 1-5-2

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic11: 0-0-1

Comments

Resuming. Only had one start last campaign ran last in a small field at Presque Isle Downs on May 19 over 1609m, 13 len behind Van carrying 56.5kg at $8.80. When resuming last campaign 4th of 9 at this track on May 27 2025 over 1609m, 9 len behind Hurry On Out with 54kg at $6.70. Has the ability to run well.

Last Starts 92 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	19/05/2026	68	CLM 3U	$18,156.00	Presque Isle Downs	1609m	Fast	Alexander Chavez	56.5kg	1:38.22	3-5-5	1	1. Van 2. Pearl Of Aclaim 3. Burnin Turf	13.5L	$8.80
6/6	12/03/2026	16	CLM 3U	$15,309.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	M	Alexander Chavez	57kg	1:42.92	1-6-PU	1	1. Will E Sutton 2. Why Not Me 3. Mr Laoban	99.0L	$4.20
4/8	24/02/2026	48	CLM 3U	$15,549.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	M	Alexander Chavez	57kg	1:41.75	8-3-4	7	1. Indian Fever 2. Gold Buckle 3. Why Not Me	4.5L	$3.70
9/10	07/01/2026	14	CLM 3U	$16,592.00	Mahoning Valley	1673m	SP	Jason Simpson	56kg	1:45.48	4-9-9	2	1. Breezy Money 2. Midnight Channel 3. Auld Lange Syne	24.0L	$30.50
4/7	24/12/2025	15	CLM 3U	$19,602.00	Mahoning Valley	1673m	M	Alexander Chavez	57kg	1:45.14	6-3-4	4	1. Kadesh 2. Magical Monarch 3. Verbier	14.3L	$6.70
4/8	09/12/2025	50	CLM 3U	$19,602.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Fast	Alexander Chavez	57kg	1:40.91	7-5-4	5	1. Big Popper 2. Pittsburgh 3. Kadesh	8.0L	$5.20

Verbier (7)447603x443

Trainer: Richard Zielinski (USA)12 mths 55: 3-10-14

Jockey: Victor R. Fernandez

Weight: 56kgs

7 yo Bay G

Sire: ARROGATE (USA)

Dam: BERNADIVA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Bernardini

Stats

Prize Money$207,395.00

Avg $$3,770.82

Win %5.45%

Place %49.09%

Career55: 3-10-14

Track14: 2-1-3

Distance24: 2-3-8

Tr / Dist12: 2-1-3

1st Up5: 0-0-1

2nd Up5: 0-0-1

Firm39: 1-8-8

Good2: 0-0-1

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Last start 3rd in a small field at this track on August 3 over 1609m, 6 len behind Majestic Frontier with 54.5kg at $2.50. Before that ran second last in a small field at this track on July 8 over 1609m, 7 len behind Harbour Bridge with 56kg at $7. Others going much better leading into this.

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
3/5	03/08/2026	26	CLM 3U	$17,404.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Victor R Fernandez	54.5kg	1:41.04	4-3-3	5	1. Majestic Frontier 2. Vladislav 3. Verbier	6.5L	$2.50
4/5	08/07/2026	7	CLM 3U	$17,707.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Victor R Fernandez	56kg	1:40.46	3-4-4	3	1. Harbour Bridge 2. Coastertothemoon 3. Digital Footprint	7.6L	$7.00
4/8	01/07/2026	189	CLM 3U	$17,707.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Victor R Fernandez	56kg	1:12.30	4-7-4	7	1. Aye Aye Sir 2. Thanks Frank 3. Bourbon On Fire	5.3L	$15.60
3/7	24/12/2025	16	CLM 3U	$19,602.00	Mahoning Valley	1673m	M	Rocco Bowen	57kg	1:45.14	4-6-3	5	1. Kadesh 2. Magical Monarch 3. Verbier	13.5L	$29.30
10/11	08/12/2025	26	CLM 3U	$16,998.00	Mahoning Valley	1673m	Fast	Rocco Bowen	56kg	1:46.06	6-7-10	8	1. Royal Dragoon 2. Firewater Jake 3. Boldness	11.6L	$24.90
6/9	12/11/2025	18	CLM 3U	$16,947.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	M	Victor R Fernandez	56kg	1:41.86	1-4-6	1	1. Digital Footprint 2. Supply Chain 3. Auld Lange Syne	11.8L	$2.50

Big Bucksalot (8)22374x3543

Trainer: Craig Sweeting 12 mths 37: 7-4-6

Jockey: Alexander Chavez

Weight: 56kgs

6 yo Bay G

Sire: NEOLITHIC (USA)

Dam: BELLA Q (USA)

Dam's Sire: Haynesfield

Stats

Prize Money$164,902.00

Avg $$4,456.81

Win %18.92%

Place %45.95%

Career37: 7-4-6

Track7: 0-1-3

Distance6: 1-0-1

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up3: 1-0-2

2nd Up3: 0-0-0

Firm27: 4-2-5

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic4: 0-1-0

Comments

Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at this track on July 27 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Minister For Magic with 56kg at $4. The start before that ran last in a small field at this track on June 10 over 1106m, 11 len behind Star Weaver carrying 56kg at $1.70. Forward showing expected.

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
3/9	27/07/2026	47	CLM 3U	$17,707.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Alexander Chavez	56kg	1:11.58	9-5-3	4	1. Minister For Magic 2. Improbable First 3. Big Bucksalot	5.5L	$4.00
4/4	10/06/2026	39	CLM 3U	$17,015.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	L A Batista	56kg	1:06.20	4-4-4	1	1. Star Weaver 2. Bucket List 3. Stay Thirsty Amigo	11.5L	$1.70
5/5	02/05/2026	23	HCP 3U	$27,933.00	Thistledown	1106m	M	L A Batista	54kg	1:04.68	5-5-5	2	1. Wauhatchie 2. Smokin' Hot 3. Dream On Baby	7.8L	$10.60
3/4	09/04/2026	141	CLM 3U	$25,619.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	L A Batista	56kg	1:12.44	3-3-3	3	1. Morethanreadyeddie 2. Improbable First 3. Big Bucksalot	2.3L	$3.20
4/7	19/11/2025	58	ALLOW 3U	$26,870.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	L A Batista	56kg	1:11.87	1-4-4	7	1. Little Vaquero 2. He's In Charge 3. Reinvest	5.6L	$15.10
7/7	22/09/2025	19	ALLOW 3U	$42,813.00	Thistledown	1207m	M	L A Batista	54kg	1:11.73	3-7-7	7	1. Boots Malone 2. Don't Stop 3. Lust For Life	9.6L	$15.50