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Thistledown Race 3 - Race 3 - Claiming

MY VALENTINO (3) reunites with Erik Barbaran after scoring with ease over 1106m at this track (Dirt) last time. Should camp just off the leaders. Among the leading chances. DOUBLE AGENT (4) turned in a decent effort last start when he worked home well to finish third over 1106m at this track. Nicely placed to find winning ways. MARQUITOS M (2) turned in a decent effort last start to finish third over 1106m at this track. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. MERGER (5) was unplaced two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1207m at this track, beaten 12 lengths into sixth. Suitably placed so can turn things around.

Race Time:5:46 PM

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Track:Fast

Weather:FINE

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1207m

Gray Tormentor (1)2411x67750

Trainer: Ivan Vazquez 12 mths 33: 3-4-4

Jockey: Fernando Salazar Becerra

Weight: 54kgs

5 yo Bay G

Sire: UNBRIDLED ENERGY (USA)

Dam: CIRCLE CAN RUN (USA)

Dam's Sire: Kentucky Dane

Stats

Prize Money$139,374.00

Avg $$4,223.45

Win %9.09%

Place %33.33%

Career33: 3-4-4

Track20: 1-1-3

Distance19: 1-2-3

Tr / Dist12: 1-1-2

1st Up5: 0-1-0

2nd Up5: 0-0-0

Firm24: 1-2-3

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Most recently ran second last of 11 at this track on August 11 over 1646m, 16 len behind Controller carrying 54kg at $45.40. The start before that settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at this track on July 27 over 1609m, 10 len behind Hidden Access with 51kg at $48.20. Can do a lot better than that last run.

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
10/11	11/08/2026	15	CLM 3U	$31,241.00	Thistledown	1646m	Fast	Becerra Fernando Salazar	54kg	1:42.10	10-11-10	8	1. Controller 2. Hite 3. Aint No Bandleader	16.8L	$45.40
5/10	27/07/2026	20	CLM 3U	$31,060.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Humberto Haldar	51kg	1:41.18	9-7-5	8	1. Hidden Access 2. Hite 3. Paint The Town	10.0L	$48.20
7/9	07/07/2026	13	CLM 3U	$26,560.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	B Tapara	54kg	1:12.02	9-9-7	3	1. Kinderhook 2. Corner Office 3. Matthew's Patriot	10.5L	$46.70
7/8	24/06/2026	14	HCP 3U	$37,155.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	B Tapara	54kg	1:12.26	2-8-7	7	1. Gunner Gabriel 2. Aint No Bandleader 3. Midnight Warship	18.1L	$58.40
6/6	10/06/2026	146	CLM 3U	$30,544.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	B Tapara	54kg	1:12.74	6-6-6	2	1. Wasabi Beach 2. Magic Motown 3. Social History	17.0L	$45.00
1/9	15/01/2026	44	CLM 3U	$29,148.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Good	Victor R Fernandez	56kg	1:39.80	2-1-1	4	1. Gray Tormentor 2. Blazing Tony 3. Vecchi	6.0L	$4.80

Marquitos M (2)73x7776553

Trainer: Loren Huepenbecker 12 mths 33: 3-1-9

Jockey: T. D. Houghton

Weight: 54kgs

6 yo Bay G

Sire: WESTERN PRIDE (USA)

Dam: MALI (USA)

Dam's Sire: Bwana Charlie

Stats

Prize Money$132,054.00

Avg $$4,001.64

Win %9.09%

Place %39.39%

Career33: 3-1-9

Track28: 2-1-7

Distance22: 2-0-7

Tr / Dist18: 1-0-5

1st Up4: 0-0-0

2nd Up4: 0-0-2

Firm28: 2-1-7

Good0: 0-0-0

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 11 over 1106m, 4 len behind Counting On Clyde with 54kg at $13.10. The race before that ran last in a small field at this track on July 29 over 1207m, 9 len behind Corfu Fighting carrying 54kg at $37. Likely to play a big role.

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
3/6	11/08/2026	13	CLM 3U	$26,106.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	T Houghton	54kg	1:06.44	6-4-3	1	1. Counting On Clyde 2. Fast And Friendly 3. Double Agent, Marquitos M	3.8L	$13.10
5/5	29/07/2026	15	CLM 3U	$49,347.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	T Houghton	54kg	1:12.18	1-5-5	5	1. Corfu Fighting 2. Swayback Mobil 3. Redden	9.0L	$37.00
5/7	14/07/2026	21	CLM 3U	$31,785.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	T Houghton	54kg	1:12.32	6-5-5	3	1. Ollie's Folly 2. That's The Way 3. John Fitzgerald	13.0L	$51.10
6/7	23/06/2026	8	CLM 3U	$30,544.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	T Houghton	54kg	1:05.84	6-7-6	4	1. Eagle Nest 2. Roll On Big O 3. Red Chili Pepper	10.1L	$44.00
7/7	15/06/2026	33	CLM 3U	$47,420.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	T Houghton	54kg	1:12.68	7-7-7	1	1. Rogues A Plotting 2. Sadie's Silver Kid 3. Swayback Mobil	10.6L	$51.90
7/9	13/05/2026	9	CLM 3U	$30,587.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	T Houghton	54kg	1:05.74	6-8-7	8	1. Right On The Munny 2. May Mayhem 3. Matthew's Patriot	9.3L	$33.50

My Valentino (3)5x36213x81

Trainer: Marco Ibarra 12 mths 14: 3-1-2

Jockey: Erik Barbaran

Weight: 56kgs

4 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: ENTICED (USA)

Dam: PYRITE STORM (USA)

Dam's Sire: Formal Dinner

Stats

Prize Money$85,569.00

Avg $$6,112.07

Win %21.43%

Place %42.86%

Career14: 3-1-2

Track6: 2-0-0

Distance11: 2-1-2

Tr / Dist4: 1-0-0

1st Up4: 1-0-1

2nd Up4: 1-0-0

Firm4: 2-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 8 at this track on August 8 over 1207m, 17 len behind Secret Caller carrying 54kg at $2.70. Last start won by 5 len at this track on August 19 over 1106m defeating Take Dictation with 54kg at $3.10. Forward showing expected.

Last Starts 15 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	19/08/2026	11	CLM 3U	$25,535.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	Erik Barbaran	54kg	1:06.50	2-1-1	4	1. My Valentino 2. Take Dictation 3. Vecchi	4.8L	$3.10
8/8	08/08/2026	134	CLM 3U	$25,535.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Erik Barbaran	54kg	1:13.38	2-8-8	7	1. Secret Caller 2. River Bye 3. Balki Bartokomous	17.3L	$2.70
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

Double Agent (4)3355x33163

Trainer: Timothy Hamm 12 mths 29: 3-5-7

Jockey: Rocco Bowen

Weight: 54kgs

5 yo Chestnut G

Sire: EXAGGERATOR (USA)

Dam: PRIVATE CAUSE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Noble Causeway

Stats

Prize Money$133,049.00

Avg $$4,587.90

Win %10.34%

Place %51.72%

Career29: 3-5-7

Track11: 1-0-4

Distance13: 1-3-4

Tr / Dist4: 0-0-1

1st Up4: 0-0-2

2nd Up4: 0-0-2

Firm21: 1-4-6

Good0: 0-0-0

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 11 over 1106m, 4 len behind Counting On Clyde with 55kg at $4.50. The start before that ran last in a small field at this track on July 29 over 1609m, 21 len behind Strategic Profile with 54kg at $46.70. Further improvement is anticipated.

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
3/6	11/08/2026	13	CLM 3U	$26,106.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	Rocco Bowen	55kg	1:06.44	4-5-3	6	1. Counting On Clyde 2. Fast And Friendly 3. Double Agent, Marquitos M	3.8L	$4.50
6/6	29/07/2026	39	ALLOW 3U	$58,200.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Alexander Chavez	54kg	1:39.86	4-6-6	6	1. Strategic Profile 2. Leavetheninetynine 3. Rico Suave	21.5L	$46.70
1/6	20/06/2026	25	CLM 3U	$24,965.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	Rocco Bowen	54kg	1:07.26	6-4-1	2	1. Double Agent 2. Balki Bartokomous 3. Seeking Freedom	2.8L	$1.60
3/5	26/05/2026	21	CLM 3U	$29,888.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	Rocco Bowen	54kg	1:05.04	4-3-3	1	1. Magic Motown 2. Docs Legend 3. Double Agent	8.3L	$25.60
3/5	05/05/2026	161	CLM 3U	$29,888.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	Rocco Bowen	54kg	1:05.16	5-4-3	1	1. Bumpkin 2. Magic Motown 3. Double Agent	7.0L	$8.50
5/7	25/11/2025	18	CLM 3U	$29,771.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	SP	Rocco Bowen	56kg	1:14.08	7-3-5	1	1. A Van On The Run 2. Man's Choice 3. Showtime Boy	4.1L	$5.10

Merger (5)616x594466

Trainer: Mary L Hurley 12 mths 21: 3-3-1

Jockey: David J. Haldar

Weight: 54kgs

4 yo Bay G

Sire: NATIONAL FLAG (USA)

Dam: LILLARD HALL (USA)

Dam's Sire: Tiznow

Stats

Prize Money$105,797.00

Avg $$5,037.95

Win %14.29%

Place %33.33%

Career21: 3-3-1

Track14: 1-1-1

Distance12: 2-0-0

Tr / Dist9: 1-0-0

1st Up4: 0-1-1

2nd Up4: 0-1-0

Firm15: 2-3-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

At the latest run 6th of 8 at this track on August 5 over 1207m, 12 len behind Red Head Kid with 54.5kg at $76.30. Before that 6th of 8 at this track on July 14 over 1207m, 9 len behind Dr Zarnett with 54.5kg at $55.90. Can bounce back after a modest effort last time.

Last Starts 29 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/8	05/08/2026	22	CLM 3U	$31,954.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	David J Haldar	54.5kg	1:11.54	7-6-6	4	1. Red Head Kid 2. Ollie's Folly 3. Social History	12.0L	$76.30
6/8	14/07/2026	22	CLM 3U	$31,785.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	David J Haldar	54.5kg	1:13.12	3-5-6	5	1. Dr Zarnett 2. Hidden Access 3. Mamas Home Cooking	9.6L	$55.90
4/6	22/06/2026	14	CLM 3U	$30,544.00	Thistledown	1207m	SP	C Keiser	54kg	1:12.04	4-4-4	4	1. Run Red Run 2. Glory Reigns 3. Redden	11.8L	$32.90
4/5	08/06/2026	26	CLM 3U	$25,523.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	Rocco Bowen	54kg	1:06.94	4-4-4	4	1. Drill City 2. Man's Choice 3. Leroyisalagniappe	6.9L	$6.60
9/9	13/05/2026	21	CLM 3U	$30,587.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	Hector Rafael Jr Diaz	54kg	1:05.74	8-9-9	3	1. Right On The Munny 2. May Mayhem 3. Matthew's Patriot	15.5L	$47.40
5/7	22/04/2026	194	CLM 3U	$31,878.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Rocco Bowen	54kg	1:12.48	1-5-5	7	1. Smokin Joe 2. Sweet Lemon Drop 3. Color Bearer	7.8L	$21.20

Kennedy's Camelot (6)458x316x65

Trainer: Saul M Morales 12 mths 22: 3-1-6

Jockey: Alexander Chavez

Weight: 54kgs

5 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: KENNEDY (USA)

Dam: PREACHINTOTHECHOIR (USA)

Dam's Sire: Songandaprayer

Stats

Prize Money$129,257.00

Avg $$5,875.32

Win %13.64%

Place %45.45%

Career22: 3-1-6

Track8: 0-0-2

Distance8: 0-0-4

Tr / Dist4: 0-0-1

1st Up5: 0-0-2

2nd Up4: 1-0-1

Firm11: 2-0-3

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran last in a small field at this track on July 23 over 1207m, 14 len behind Magic Motown with 54.5kg at $46.30. Second-up ran second last in a small field at this track on August 11 over 1106m, 6 len behind Counting On Clyde carrying 54kg at $24. Finds a few better today. Can't recommend.

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
5/6	11/08/2026	19	CLM 3U	$26,106.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	Becerra Fernando Salazar	54kg	1:06.44	5-6-5	2	1. Counting On Clyde 2. Fast And Friendly 3. Double Agent, Marquitos M	6.3L	$24.00
6/6	23/07/2026	111	CLM 3U	$31,785.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	L A Batista	54.5kg	1:12.38	3-6-6	4	1. Magic Motown 2. Cannon Man 3. Party Pooper	14.8L	$46.30
6/7	03/04/2026	25	CLM 3U	$26,783.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Good	Becerra Fernando Salazar	57kg	1:41.84	5-6-6	4	1. Indian Fever 2. Watchoutforweaver 3. Goldstriker	13.8L	$18.10
1/6	09/03/2026	25	CLM 3U	$27,388.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Fast	Becerra Fernando Salazar	56kg	1:45.36	4-3-1	4	1. Kennedy's Camelot 2. Moonshine Joe 3. Vecchi	0.5L	$4.70
3/6	12/02/2026	97	CLM 3U	$27,817.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	M	Erik Barbaran	56kg	1:44.53	2-3-3	4	1. Blazing Tony 2. Vecchi 3. Kennedy's Camelot	5.0L	$7.60
8/10	07/11/2025	43	CLM 3U	$29,771.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	M	Erik Barbaran	56kg	1:43.10	2-7-8	5	1. Drill's Boy 2. Vecchi 3. Redden	11.6L	$7.50