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Thistledown Race 4 - Race 4 - Claiming

LITTLE SHANCE (4) is in winning form after scoring as favourite last time out by 3.5 lengths over 1106m at this track (Dirt). Has a fair record at this track with a win and three placings. Has a high cruising speed. Will play a major role. SPECTACULAR D'ORO (3) was in contention all the way and fought on for second last start over 1207m at this track (Dirt), making it three minor placings in a row. Likely improver with strong prospects. BALKI BARTOKOMOUS (1) is usually thereabouts but finds it hard to win, with just two wins from 21 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when fourth over 1207m at this track, beaten 6 lengths. Hard to beat in this suitable race. MOBIL MISSION (7) didn't make an impact at his last run before going for a spell on July 22, finishing fifth and beaten 11 lengths over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Now under the care of new trainer Gary L Johnson. Makes plenty of appeal.

Race Time:6:21 PM

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Track:Fast

Weather:FINE

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1106m

Balki Bartokomous (1)3223123534

Trainer: Rey Juarez-Mendoza 12 mths 21: 2-3-5

Jockey: Erik Barbaran

Weight: 54kgs

4 yo Chestnut G

Sire: MITOLE (USA)

Dam: TOUCH OF EMMA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Midas Touch

Stats

Prize Money$79,494.00

Avg $$3,785.43

Win %9.52%

Place %47.62%

Career21: 2-3-5

Track13: 1-1-4

Distance2: 0-1-1

Tr / Dist2: 0-1-1

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up2: 0-0-0

Firm14: 2-3-2

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 11 at this track on September 8 over 1207m, 6 len behind Lucky Victor carrying 54kg at $11. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at this track on August 8 over 1207m, 0.8 len behind Secret Caller with 54.5kg at $5.40. Can turn things around.

Last Starts 21 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/11	08/09/2026	31	CLM 3U	$24,861.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Erik Barbaran	54kg	1:12.34	7-5-4	3	1. Lucky Victor 2. Spectacular D'oro 3. River Bye	6.9L	$11.00
3/8	08/08/2026	9	CLM 3U	$25,535.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Jose A Bracho	54.5kg	1:13.38	3-1-3	8	1. Secret Caller 2. River Bye 3. Balki Bartokomous	0.8L	$5.40
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

Seeking Freedom (2)8x83432350

Trainer: Rodney C Faulkner 12 mths 40: 2-4-5

Jockey: David J. Haldar

Weight: 54kgs

5 yo Chestnut G

Sire: DA BIG HOSS (USA)

Dam: SEEKING A SUNRISE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Seeking A Home

Stats

Prize Money$124,960.00

Avg $$3,124.00

Win %5.00%

Place %27.50%

Career40: 2-4-5

Track19: 1-2-4

Distance8: 0-1-2

Tr / Dist7: 0-1-2

1st Up3: 0-0-0

2nd Up3: 0-0-1

Firm24: 1-3-4

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Last start ran last of 11 at this track on September 8 over 1207m, 18 len behind Lucky Victor with 54kg at $100.90. The run before that ran second last in a small field at this track on August 19 over 1106m, 11 len behind My Valentino with 54.5kg at $5. Hard to make much of a case.

Last Starts 21 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
11/11	08/09/2026	20	CLM 3U	$24,861.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	David J Haldar	54kg	1:12.34	4-11-11	5	1. Lucky Victor 2. Spectacular D'oro 3. River Bye	18.1L	$100.90
5/6	19/08/2026	28	CLM 3U	$25,535.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	David J Haldar	54.5kg	1:06.50	4-5-5	3	1. My Valentino 2. Take Dictation 3. Vecchi	11.5L	$5.00
3/9	22/07/2026	14	CLM 3U	$25,980.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	David J Haldar	54.5kg	1:13.16	4-2-3	4	1. P J's Boy 2. El Mexicano 3. Seeking Freedom	9.5L	$18.10
2/7	08/07/2026	18	CLM 3U	$25,980.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	David J Haldar	54.5kg	1:06.60	1-2-2	7	1. Counting On Clyde 2. Seeking Freedom 3. Balki Bartokomous	3.5L	$11.40
3/6	20/06/2026	24	CLM 3U	$24,965.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	David J Haldar	54kg	1:07.26	5-5-3	1	1. Double Agent 2. Balki Bartokomous 3. Seeking Freedom	3.3L	$16.60
4/6	27/05/2026	20	CLM 3U	$25,000.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	David J Haldar	54kg	1:13.42	4-3-4	1	1. Drill City 2. Atlas Falls 3. O G Mr Brightside	6.8L	$9.90

Spectacular D'Oro (3)x2x6x56332

Trainer: David Wolochuk 12 mths 11: 2-2-3

Jockey: Fernando Salazar Becerra

Weight: 54kgs

5 yo Bay G

Sire: BOLT D'ORO (USA)

Dam: AGRESSIVE ELEGANCE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Macho Uno

Stats

Prize Money$94,896.00

Avg $$8,626.91

Win %18.18%

Place %63.64%

Career11: 2-2-3

Track10: 2-2-3

Distance1: 0-0-1

Tr / Dist1: 0-0-1

1st Up4: 1-1-0

2nd Up2: 0-0-1

Firm11: 2-2-3

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 11 at this track on September 8 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Lucky Victor with 54kg at $3.80. The run before that 3rd in a small field at this track on August 20 over 1106m, 6 len behind Unbridled O'brien carrying 54kg at $2.20. Worth following up.

Last Starts 21 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/11	08/09/2026	19	CLM 3U	$24,861.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Becerra Fernando Salazar	54kg	1:12.34	10-2-2	7	1. Lucky Victor 2. Spectacular D'oro 3. River Bye	3.5L	$3.80
3/6	20/08/2026	21	CLM 3U	$30,528.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	Becerra Fernando Salazar	54kg	1:06.04	5-4-3	1	1. Unbridled O'brien 2. Atlas Falls 3. Spectacular D'oro	6.0L	$2.20
3/6	30/07/2026	28	CLM 3U	$31,060.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Luis Raul Rivera	54kg	1:13.04	6-5-3	2	1. Docs Legend 2. Atlas Falls 3. Spectacular D'oro	4.0L	$5.10
6/6	02/07/2026	15	ALLOW 3U	$55,733.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Victor R Fernandez	54.5kg	1:12.54	4-5-6	5	1. Sadie's Ghost 2. Docs Legend 3. Biscuits 'N Gravy	7.5L	$6.00
5/6	17/06/2026	211	ALLOW 3U	$53,556.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Victor R Fernandez	54.5kg	1:11.80	6-5-5	6	1. Afloat 2. Sadie's Ghost 3. Sun Of War	10.4L	$4.20
6/6	18/11/2025	67	ALLOW 3U	$53,588.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	Luis Raul Rivera	56kg	1:12.82	5-6-6	4	1. Wasabi Beach 2. Afloat 3. Kickstart	12.3L	$3.80

Little Shance (4)x5x6227541

Trainer: Jevon Crumley (USA)12 mths 12: 2-3-0

Jockey: Ricardo Feliciano

Weight: 56kgs

4 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: SHANCELOT (USA)

Dam: MOON DATE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Malibu Moon

Stats

Prize Money$88,210.00

Avg $$7,350.83

Win %16.67%

Place %41.67%

Career12: 2-3-0

Track8: 1-3-0

Distance4: 1-1-0

Tr / Dist3: 1-1-0

1st Up3: 0-0-0

2nd Up2: 1-1-0

Firm8: 1-3-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Recent form sound. Last start won by 3.5 len at this track on September 9 over 1106m defeating Mo Mo Lightning with 54kg at $1.50. Before that 4th in a small field at this track on August 12 over 1106m, 4 len behind Lowells Gift with 54kg at $6.40. Big chance to go back-to-back.

Last Starts 20 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/7	09/09/2026	28	CLM 3U	$26,944.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	R Feliciano	54kg	1:06.96	1-1-1	7	1. Little Shance 2. Mo Mo Lightning 3. Lordbetwentothorns	3.5L	$1.50
4/6	12/08/2026	37	ALLOW 3U	$51,070.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	R Feliciano	54kg	1:06.68	4-2-4	2	1. Lowells Gift 2. Lordbetwentothorns 3. Estoico	4.3L	$6.40
5/6	06/07/2026	30	ALLOW 3U	$51,959.00	Thistledown	1207m	M	R Feliciano	54kg	1:12.78	1-2-5	5	1. Teaching Moment 2. Lowells Gift 3. Valiant Strike	7.9L	$5.50
7/7	06/06/2026	26	ALLOW 3U	$49,930.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Bailey Weatherly	54kg	1:13.36	2-7-7	7	1. Biscuits 'N Gravy 2. Blazing Tony 3. No More Cents	12.0L	$11.80
2/7	11/05/2026	20	ALLOW 3U	$50,000.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Bailey Weatherly	54kg	1:12.12	2-1-2	6	1. Leavetheninetynine 2. Little Shance 3. Secret Caller	1.3L	$4.30
2/7	21/04/2026	12	ALLOW 3U	$52,111.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	Bailey Weatherly	54kg	1:06.14	2-1-2	5	1. Global Event 2. Little Shance 3. Unbridled O'brien	2.3L	$5.90

Ol' Nelson (5)66x6564647

Trainer: Richard L Genovese 12 mths 21: 2-3-1

Jockey: Jefferson Skerrett

Weight: 51.5kgs

4 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: CINCO CHARLIE (USA)

Dam: POTENTIAL DIVA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Suave

Stats

Prize Money$65,660.00

Avg $$3,126.67

Win %9.52%

Place %28.57%

Career21: 2-3-1

Track7: 0-0-0

Distance7: 0-0-1

Tr / Dist3: 0-0-0

1st Up3: 0-1-0

2nd Up3: 0-0-1

Firm15: 1-2-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic6: 1-0-1

Comments

Most recently 7th of 11 at this track on September 8 over 1207m, 11 len behind Lucky Victor with 54kg at $79.80. The race before that 4th in a small field at this track on August 19 over 1106m, 9 len behind My Valentino with 54kg at $5.50. Likely to find this a bit tough.

Last Starts 21 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/11	08/09/2026	20	CLM 3U	$24,861.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	German Terraza	54kg	1:12.34	1-4-7	10	1. Lucky Victor 2. Spectacular D'oro 3. River Bye	12.0L	$79.80
4/6	19/08/2026	11	CLM 3U	$25,535.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	N Vigil	54kg	1:06.50	3-2-4	2	1. My Valentino 2. Take Dictation 3. Vecchi	9.3L	$5.50
6/8	08/08/2026	31	CLM 3U	$25,535.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	N Vigil	54kg	1:13.38	4-3-6	6	1. Secret Caller 2. River Bye 3. Balki Bartokomous	7.0L	$26.20
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

Take Dictation (6)7363361429

Trainer: Israel Flores 12 mths 21: 2-2-5

Jockey: Brandon Tapara

Weight: 54kgs

4 yo Bay G

Sire: TALE OF VERVE (USA)

Dam: FOLLOW BOURBON (CAN)

Dam's Sire: Not Bourbon

Stats

Prize Money$73,009.00

Avg $$3,476.62

Win %9.52%

Place %42.86%

Career21: 2-2-5

Track13: 1-2-2

Distance3: 1-1-0

Tr / Dist1: 0-1-0

1st Up3: 0-0-0

2nd Up3: 0-0-0

Firm15: 2-1-5

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Most recently 9th of 11 at this track on September 8 over 1207m, 12 len behind Lucky Victor with 55kg at $56.80. Before that 2nd in a small field at this track on August 19 over 1106m, 5 len behind My Valentino with 55kg at $6.10. Genuine chance this time around.

Last Starts 21 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
9/11	08/09/2026	20	CLM 3U	$24,861.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	B Tapara	55kg	1:12.34	5-9-9	6	1. Lucky Victor 2. Spectacular D'oro 3. River Bye	12.3L	$56.80
2/6	19/08/2026	11	CLM 3U	$25,535.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	B Tapara	55kg	1:06.50	6-4-2	5	1. My Valentino 2. Take Dictation 3. Vecchi	4.8L	$6.10
4/8	08/08/2026	30	CLM 3U	$25,535.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	B Tapara	56kg	1:13.38	1-6-4	3	1. Secret Caller 2. River Bye 3. Balki Bartokomous	5.8L	$25.60
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