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Thistledown Race 4 - Race 4 - Claiming

GUT INSTINCT (2) didn't make an impact at his last run before going for a spell on December 1, finishing eighth and beaten 14 lengths over 1609m at Mahoning Valley (Dirt). Should be hard to stop. INCHON (4) looks close to a win, finishing in the placings at his last couple of runs including a second most recently over 1207m at Presque Isle Downs (Synthetic) when beaten 4 lengths. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Among the leading chances. DIGITAL FOOTPRINT (5) last raced just a week-and-a-half ago when sixth over 1609m at this track (Dirt). Capable of putting that recent failure behind him. SUDDEN SHIFT (3) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 lengths. Fitter this time will prove harder to beat.

Race Time:6:20 PM

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Track:Fast

Weather:Fine

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1609m

Smash (1)34122x3346

Trainer: Justine Eder 12 mths 100: 17-21-15

Jockey: Angel I. Diaz

Weight: 56kgs

9 yo Bay G

Sire: CONGRATS (USA)

Dam: LAVA GIRL (USA)

Dam's Sire: Purge

Stats

Prize Money$361,519.00

Avg $$3,615.19

Win %17.00%

Place %53.00%

Career100: 17-21-15

Track26: 3-4-5

Distance62: 8-15-11

Tr / Dist23: 3-4-5

1st Up7: 1-1-1

2nd Up7: 0-4-2

Firm64: 11-13-7

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Comes here off a 31-day let-up. At the latest run ran second last of 7 at this track on July 20 over 1609m, 13 len behind Remember The Fear carrying 54kg at $9. The race before that 4th in a small field at this track on June 29 over 1609m, 7 len behind Sailor's Chance carrying 55kg at $7.10. Well held last time and facing tough task today.

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
6/7	20/07/2026	21	CLM 3U	$18,287.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Angel I Diaz	54kg	1:42.02	1-5-6	2	1. Remember The Fear 2. Candy Crushem 3. Sailor's Chance	13.3L	$9.00
4/6	29/06/2026	20	CLM 3U	$17,573.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Angel I Diaz	55kg	1:40.36	2-3-4	5	1. Sailor's Chance 2. I'll Figure It Out 3. Candy Crushem	7.3L	$7.10
3/5	09/06/2026	12	CLM 3U	$17,573.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Angel I Diaz	54.5kg	1:41.62	2-3-3	5	1. Quarantino 2. Sunset Town 3. Smash	6.3L	$3.70
3/4	28/05/2026	72	CLM 3U	$20,112.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Angel I Diaz	54.5kg	1:40.04	1-3-3	2	1. Secret Bagent Man 2. Roundball Rock 3. Smash	4.0L	$2.70
2/7	17/03/2026	14	CLM 3U	$18,258.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Good	Angel I Diaz	56kg	1:42.11	4-1-2	7	1. Toast To Coast 2. Smash 3. Only Get'n Better	0.3L	$4.80
2/4	03/03/2026	15	CLM 3U	$18,258.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	M	Angel I Diaz	57kg	1:42.71	3-2-2	4	1. Washington's Union 2. Smash 3. Sailor's Chance	1.3L	$1.80

Gut Instinct (2)4x52x6518x

Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett 12 mths 22: 3-6-2

Jockey: Jefferson Skerrett

Weight: 52.5kgs

6 yo Bay G

Sire: CAIRO PRINCE (USA)

Dam: FINE INSTINCTS (USA)

Dam's Sire: Tale Of The Cat

Stats

Prize Money$142,022.00

Avg $$6,455.55

Win %13.64%

Place %50.00%

Career22: 3-6-2

Track12: 2-6-0

Distance15: 3-6-1

Tr / Dist10: 2-6-0

1st Up3: 0-0-1

2nd Up3: 0-1-0

Firm16: 2-6-2

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Resumes after a break of nine months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Mahoning Valley December 1 over 1609m, 14 len behind Eddie M carrying 57kg at $31.50. First up last campaign second last of 7 at this track September 15 over 1207m, 7 len behind Knicks Glory with 54kg at $32.10. Expected to play a major role.

Last Starts 262 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	01/12/2025	28	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$42,113.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Good	Erik Barbaran	57kg	1:39.28	4-8-8	8	1. Eddie M 2. Atkins 3. John's Rock	14.3L	$31.50
1/6	03/11/2025	25	ALLOW 3U	$40,305.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Fast	Erik Barbaran	56kg	1:40.86	2-2-1	6	1. Gut Instinct 2. Big Lucky 3. Sock It To Me	2.3L	$4.20
5/6	09/10/2025	24	ALLOW 3U	$47,793.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Erik Barbaran	54kg	1:38.62	3-4-5	2	1. Extradition 2. Brick Ambush 3. Bohemian Style	14.9L	$12.90
6/7	15/09/2025	111	ALLOW 3U	$45,413.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Erik Barbaran	54kg	1:10.44	7-6-6	1	1. Knicks Glory 2. Vodka N Gingerale 3. Big Prankster	7.1L	$32.10
2/7	27/05/2025	21	ALLOW 3U	$46,406.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Erik Barbaran	54kg	1:39.08	4-2-2	2	1. Capo Luca 2. Gut Instinct 3. Extradition	2.3L	$15.20
5/6	06/05/2025	66	ALLOW 3U	$46,406.00	Thistledown	1609m	Good	Jose A Bracho	54kg	1:39.59	4-5-5	6	1. Capo Luca 2. Charleston 3. Verbier	12.3L	$2.40

Sudden Shift (3)12293153x5

Trainer: Nestor Rivera 12 mths 52: 11-15-6

Jockey: David J. Haldar

Weight: 56kgs

8 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: UNBRIDLED EXPRESS (USA)

Dam: FASHIONABLY COOL (USA)

Dam's Sire: Tiznow

Stats

Prize Money$399,933.00

Avg $$7,691.02

Win %21.15%

Place %61.54%

Career52: 11-15-6

Track11: 4-2-0

Distance26: 9-6-4

Tr / Dist10: 4-2-0

1st Up8: 0-4-0

2nd Up7: 2-1-1

Firm36: 6-12-3

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft1: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Second run back. First-up after six months 5th of 9 at this track on August 10 over 1609m, 9 len behind Sunset Town with 54.5kg at $3.50. Previously second-up won by a 0.1 len at this track on August 7 2025 over 1609m defeating Ramsey with 54kg at $4. Likely improver.

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
5/9	10/08/2026	165	CLM 3U	$17,974.00	Thistledown	1609m	M	David J Haldar	54.5kg	1:40.50	3-5-5	4	1. Sunset Town 2. Harbour Bridge 3. Basscoat	9.8L	$3.50
3/7	26/02/2026	10	CLM 3U	$25,107.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	M	Alexander Chavez	56kg	1:41.85	1-3-3	7	1. More Than Five 2. Panthera's Fate 3. Sudden Shift	3.3L	$8.30
5/5	16/02/2026	12	ALLOW 3U	$25,107.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	M	Alexander Chavez	57kg	1:42.07	3-5-5	5	1. Dr Schuster 2. Hemp Heaven 3. Rhumjar	16.8L	$6.20
1/9	04/02/2026	29	CLM 3U	$21,969.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	M	Alexander Chavez	56kg	1:40.68	2-1-1	6	1. Sudden Shift 2. Toast To Coast 3. Only Get'n Better	0.5L	$4.10
3/7	06/01/2026	19	CLM 3U	$26,308.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	SP	Alexander Chavez	56kg	1:40.07	1-1-3	2	1. Only Get'n Better 2. Colonel Poppy 3. Sudden Shift	0.6L	$8.40
9/10	18/12/2025	22	CLM 3U	$23,583.00	Mahoning Valley	1673m	M	Angel I Diaz	56kg	1:44.15	10-9-9	10	1. Panthera's Fate 2. Colonel Poppy 3. Poppy's Pride	23.3L	$10.50

Digital Footprint (4)7866343436

Trainer: Candace M Huffman (U.S.A.)12 mths 73: 8-16-13

Jockey: Mauro Cedillo

Weight: 56kgs

10 yo Bay G

Sire: GIANT'S CAUSEWAY (USA)

Dam: LEMON BELLE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Lemon Drop Kid

Stats

Prize Money$314,191.00

Avg $$4,303.99

Win %10.96%

Place %50.68%

Career73: 8-16-13

Track9: 1-0-3

Distance21: 2-4-4

Tr / Dist7: 1-0-3

1st Up8: 2-1-1

2nd Up8: 1-2-1

Firm55: 7-13-12

Good4: 0-0-1

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic30: 3-9-6

Comments

At the latest run 6th of 9 at this track on August 10 over 1609m, 10 len behind Sunset Town carrying 54.5kg at $37.80. The run before that 3rd in a small field at this track on July 8 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Harbour Bridge with 56kg at $14.30. Nicely placed to make amends.

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
6/9	10/08/2026	33	CLM 3U	$17,974.00	Thistledown	1609m	M	Mauro Cedillo	54.5kg	1:40.50	6-7-6	9	1. Sunset Town 2. Harbour Bridge 3. Basscoat	10.3L	$37.80
3/5	08/07/2026	22	CLM 3U	$17,707.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Mauro Cedillo	56kg	1:40.46	4-3-3	2	1. Harbour Bridge 2. Coastertothemoon 3. Digital Footprint	4.4L	$14.30
4/7	16/06/2026	20	CLM 3U	$17,015.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Mauro Cedillo	56kg	1:41.76	6-4-4	4	1. Rule It 2. Gamboling Ghost 3. Harbour Bridge	3.8L	$11.70
3/6	27/05/2026	8	CLM 3U	$17,598.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Mauro Cedillo	54kg	1:40.30	3-2-3	2	1. Ice Blast 2. I'll Figure It Out 3. Digital Footprint	2.8L	$56.10
4/6	19/05/2026	21	CLM 3U	$17,598.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Luis A Gonzalez	54kg	1:39.04	3-4-4	5	1. I'll Figure It Out 2. Z Boss 3. Gamboling Ghost	14.9L	$9.80
3/8	28/04/2026	42	CLM 3U	$18,341.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Luis A Gonzalez	54kg	1:40.62	4-3-3	8	1. Tetched 2. Gamboling Ghost 3. Digital Footprint	6.9L	$52.00

Bucket List (5)1676x52264

Trainer: Joseph P Mahan 12 mths 29: 6-4-4

Jockey: Edgar Paucar

Weight: 56kgs

5 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: MUCHO MACHO MAN (USA)

Dam: CLEANSLATE (USA)

Dam's Sire: War Pass

Stats

Prize Money$117,841.00

Avg $$4,063.48

Win %20.69%

Place %48.28%

Career29: 6-4-4

Track8: 0-3-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up4: 0-0-0

2nd Up3: 1-1-1

Firm17: 1-3-3

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Last start 4th of 9 at this track on July 27 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Minister For Magic with 56kg at $18.50. The race before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 8 at this track on July 1 over 1207m, 10 len behind Aye Aye Sir carrying 56kg at $6.50. Didn't fire last time out but this suits.

Last Starts 24 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	27/07/2026	26	CLM 3U	$17,707.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	E Paucar	56kg	1:11.58	5-4-4	2	1. Minister For Magic 2. Improbable First 3. Big Bucksalot	5.6L	$18.50
6/8	01/07/2026	21	CLM 3U	$17,707.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	E Paucar	56kg	1:12.30	8-5-6	2	1. Aye Aye Sir 2. Thanks Frank 3. Bourbon On Fire	10.0L	$6.50
2/4	10/06/2026	21	CLM 3U	$17,015.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	E Paucar	56kg	1:06.20	2-2-2	4	1. Star Weaver 2. Bucket List 3. Stay Thirsty Amigo	2.8L	$4.10
2/7	20/05/2026	16	CLM 3U	$17,039.00	Thistledown	1207m	M	E Paucar	56kg	1:12.22	5-3-2	5	1. Toddchero 2. Bucket List 3. Napa Dude	4.8L	$9.30
5/8	04/05/2026	69	CLM 3U	$20,112.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	E Paucar	54kg	1:04.76	6-3-5	2	1. Zippin Gigi 2. Oleg 3. Coalminer's Kitten	8.5L	$39.90
6/9	24/02/2026	53	CLM 3U	$18,545.00	Mahoning Valley	1106m	Good	Alejandro Gomez	56kg	1:05.21	6-8-6	5	1. Boudin 2. Collectorate 3. So Dialed In	6.8L	$12.90