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Thistledown Race 2 - Race 2 - Claiming

MOMMA K'S BOY (8) finished 9 lengths back in fifth in stakes company last time over 1710m in Listed grade at this track (Dirt). Did win two back by 0.3 lengths at this track (Dirt). Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Likely to feature. RED CHIPS (1) was in the money over this distance two back then stepped out over more ground last time and struggled when fourth at Listed level at this track (Dirt). Better placed and is a definite winning chance. EXCITEMENT (4) is ready to win after he just missed last time, beaten 0.3 lengths into second over 1207m at this track (Dirt) after being in contention all the way. Settles close to the speed. Finds a suitable race and can play a major role. PLAYING FOR KEEPS (6) is back after a break of 11 weeks. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1207m at this track. Has found a suitable race and is worth including.

Race Time:4:00 PM

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Track:Fast

Weather:Fine

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1207m

Red Chips (1)213x226134

Trainer: J L Radosevich 12 mths 20: 5-4-4

Jockey: Jefferson Skerrett

Weight: 52.5kgs

5 yo Chestnut G

Sire: ITSMYLUCKYDAY (USA)

Dam: STILL SHEA TO ME (USA)

Dam's Sire: Speightstown

Stats

Prize Money$209,858.00

Avg $$10,492.90

Win %25.00%

Place %65.00%

Career20: 5-4-4

Track15: 4-3-3

Distance15: 4-3-4

Tr / Dist10: 3-2-3

1st Up2: 0-1-0

2nd Up2: 0-1-0

Firm13: 3-3-3

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 7 in Listed grade at this track at this track on September 24 over 1710m, 6 len behind Casual Attire carrying 53kg at $15.60. Before that 3rd of 7 at this track on September 1 over 1207m, 1.75 len behind Momma K's Boy carrying 53.5kg at $3. Drawn to get the gun run out of the inside gate.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/7	24/09/2026	23	LR OPEN 3U	$104,167.00	Thistledown	1710m	Fast	J Skerrett	53kg	1:45.70	5-4-4	5	1. Casual Attire 2. Shadowy 3. Ronnis Second Wind	5.8L	$15.60
3/7	01/09/2026	21	CLM 3U	$49,929.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	J Skerrett	53.5kg	1:10.80	6-4-3	4	1. Momma K's Boy 2. Excitement 3. Red Chips	1.8L	$3.00
1/6	11/08/2026	22	CLM 3U	$49,929.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	J Skerrett	51kg	1:11.22	6-2-1	2	1. Red Chips 2. Golden Flag 3. Excitement	1.3L	$22.20
6/7	20/07/2026	44	CLM 3U	$50,798.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Luis Raul Rivera	54kg	1:12.22	6-5-6	1	1. Momma K's Boy 2. Playing For Keeps 3. Mr Redlegs	8.8L	$10.40
2/6	06/06/2026	40	CLM 3U	$48,815.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Luis Raul Rivera	54kg	1:11.64	2-2-2	2	1. Ronnis Second Wind 2. Red Chips 3. Golden Flag	3.0L	$4.30
2/6	27/04/2026	105	CLM 3U	$44,833.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Luis Raul Rivera	54kg	1:10.68	6-2-2	1	1. Ruffin 2. Red Chips 3. Need To Know Basis	3.5L	$22.50

Swayback Mobil (2)4x61362140

Trainer: Rey Juarez-Mendoza 12 mths 39: 4-9-8

Jockey: Erik Barbaran

Weight: 55kgs

5 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: MOBIL (CAN)

Dam: RIBBONS AND ROSES (USA)

Dam's Sire: Biondetti

Stats

Prize Money$278,968.00

Avg $$7,153.03

Win %10.26%

Place %53.85%

Career39: 4-9-8

Track25: 3-7-7

Distance29: 3-6-6

Tr / Dist18: 2-4-6

1st Up3: 0-0-0

2nd Up3: 1-0-0

Firm28: 4-5-6

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Last start ran last of 10 at this track on September 21 over 1609m, 26 len behind Phreddie Mac carrying 54kg at $54.30. The start before that eased back early on 4th of 7 at this track on September 1 over 1207m, 8 len behind Momma K's Boy with 56kg at $27.60. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough.

Last Starts 17 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
10/10	21/09/2026	20	ALLOW 3U	$38,889.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Alexander Chavez	54kg	1:38.54	6-10-10	3	1. Phreddie Mac 2. K Kid 3. Daddy Justify	26.1L	$54.30
4/7	01/09/2026	14	CLM 3U	$49,929.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Erik Barbaran	56kg	1:10.80	7-6-4	3	1. Momma K's Boy 2. Excitement 3. Red Chips	8.3L	$27.60
1/6	18/08/2026	20	CLM 3U	$48,502.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Erik Barbaran	54kg	1:13.40	6-3-1	5	1. Swayback Mobil 2. Run Vinicius 3. Sadie's Ghost	0.5L	$7.20
2/5	29/07/2026	20	CLM 3U	$49,347.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Erik Barbaran	55kg	1:12.18	3-2-2	2	1. Corfu Fighting 2. Swayback Mobil 3. Redden	2.0L	$4.10
6/6	09/07/2026	24	ALLOW 3U	$58,200.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Erik Barbaran	55kg	1:11.56	5-6-6	2	1. Trouble In Motown 2. Onirico 3. Leavetheninetynine	10.4L	$43.70
3/7	15/06/2026	12	CLM 3U	$47,420.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Erik Barbaran	56kg	1:12.68	2-3-3	3	1. Rogues A Plotting 2. Sadie's Silver Kid 3. Swayback Mobil	3.0L	$7.30

Excitement (3)345x244532

Trainer: Timothy Hamm 12 mths 42: 7-8-10

Jockey: Luis Raul Rivera

Weight: 54kgs

6 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: NATIONAL FLAG (USA)

Dam: ELATED (USA)

Dam's Sire: Kitten's Joy

Stats

Prize Money$497,782.00

Avg $$11,851.95

Win %16.67%

Place %59.52%

Career42: 7-8-10

Track23: 7-5-3

Distance32: 6-6-7

Tr / Dist18: 6-3-3

1st Up5: 3-1-1

2nd Up5: 1-1-1

Firm33: 7-5-6

Good1: 0-0-1

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 37-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at this track on September 1 over 1207m, 0.3 len behind Momma K's Boy with 54kg at $3.40. The start before that 3rd in a small field at this track on August 11 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Red Chips carrying 54kg at $6.30. Went close last time. Leading player again.

Last Starts 37 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/7	01/09/2026	21	CLM 3U	$49,929.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Rocco Bowen	54kg	1:10.80	1-2-2	7	1. Momma K's Boy 2. Excitement 3. Red Chips	0.3L	$3.40
3/6	11/08/2026	22	CLM 3U	$49,929.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Laureano Sosa	54kg	1:11.22	4-5-3	3	1. Red Chips 2. Golden Flag 3. Excitement	4.5L	$6.30
5/7	20/07/2026	14	CLM 3U	$50,798.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Rocco Bowen	54kg	1:12.22	3-3-5	4	1. Momma K's Boy 2. Playing For Keeps 3. Mr Redlegs	6.8L	$2.80
4/7	06/07/2026	35	ALLOW 3U	$43,106.00	Thistledown	1207m	M	Rocco Bowen	54kg	1:11.20	5-4-4	2	1. Boots Malone 2. Vdaytothetenacious 3. Bold Buckeye	5.3L	$18.60
4/5	01/06/2026	30	ALLOW 3U	$41,423.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Rocco Bowen	54kg	1:11.20	2-4-4	4	1. Ruffin 2. Bold Buckeye 3. Dream On Baby	6.3L	$3.50
2/11	02/05/2026	107	LR OPEN 3U	$104,749.00	Thistledown	1207m	Heavy	Alexis Centeno	54kg	1:11.34	2-1-2	10	1. Villian 2. Excitement 3. That's The Way	1.3L	$5.50

Ovid (4)72137x1046

Trainer: David Wolochuk 12 mths 13: 4-3-1

Jockey: Fernando Salazar Becerra

Weight: 54kgs

4 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: CAMBRE (USA)

Dam: PREACHETTE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Pulpit

Stats

Prize Money$164,661.00

Avg $$12,666.23

Win %30.77%

Place %61.54%

Career13: 4-3-1

Track7: 2-1-0

Distance7: 2-2-0

Tr / Dist3: 1-0-0

1st Up4: 3-0-0

2nd Up3: 0-2-0

Firm9: 2-3-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Returns from a 57-day let-up. At the latest run ran last in a small field at this track on August 12 over 1609m, 6 len behind Oliverio carrying 54kg at $3.70. The race before that 4th of 7 at this track on July 20 over 1207m, 5 len behind Momma K's Boy carrying 54kg at $14.30. Needs to improve.

Last Starts 57 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	12/08/2026	23	ALLOW 3U	$39,943.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	C Keiser	54kg	1:39.32	2-6-6	3	1. Oliverio 2. K Kid 3. Wetzel	5.9L	$3.70
4/7	20/07/2026	30	CLM 3U	$50,798.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	C Keiser	54kg	1:12.22	4-6-4	2	1. Momma K's Boy 2. Playing For Keeps 3. Mr Redlegs	4.8L	$14.30
10/10	20/06/2026	47	LR OPEN 3U	$104,603.00	Thistledown	1710m	Fast	C Keiser	53kg	1:46.82	6-10-10	2	1. Ronnis Second Wind 2. Momma K's Boy 3. Shadowy	21.5L	$12.10
1/8	04/05/2026	89	CLM 3U	$47,486.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	C Keiser	54kg	1:11.24	6-3-1	2	1. Ovid 2. Run Red Run 3. Sadie's Silver Kid	2.3L	$3.60
7/8	04/02/2026	30	ALLOW 3U	$51,641.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	C Keiser	56kg	1:12.98	2-7-7	8	1. Bigpiclittlepic 2. Tempered Dream 3. Knock Wood	9.5L	$3.70
3/6	05/01/2026	33	ALLOW 3U	$54,111.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	M	C Keiser	56kg	1:39.45	2-2-3	1	1. Blue Nomore 2. Paint The Town 3. Ovid	2.5L	$1.80

Playing For Keeps (5)x758x3212x

Trainer: Louis V Ruberto 12 mths 22: 5-5-3

Jockey: Mauro Cedillo

Weight: 54kgs

6 yo Chestnut G

Sire: DARK KESTREL (USA)

Dam: BUCKLER (USA)

Dam's Sire: Concerto

Stats

Prize Money$254,379.00

Avg $$11,562.68

Win %22.73%

Place %59.09%

Career22: 5-5-3

Track11: 3-5-2

Distance17: 4-4-3

Tr / Dist8: 2-4-2

1st Up6: 2-0-1

2nd Up6: 0-3-1

Firm16: 3-5-2

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic1: 0-0-0

Comments

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign second of 7 at this track July 20 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Momma K's Boy with 55kg at $3.60. When resuming last campaign third of 7 at this track May 12 over 1207m, 5 len behind Dream On Baby with 54kg at $24.70. Can return in winning form.

Last Starts 80 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/7	20/07/2026	34	CLM 3U	$50,798.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Mauro Cedillo	55kg	1:12.22	1-2-2	6	1. Momma K's Boy 2. Playing For Keeps 3. Mr Redlegs	2.5L	$3.60
1/6	16/06/2026	22	ALLOW 3U	$39,052.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Mauro Cedillo	54.5kg	1:11.96	1-1-1	3	1. Playing For Keeps 2. Knock Wood 3. Reckless L J	4.8L	$2.20
2/7	25/05/2026	13	ALLOW 3U	$39,106.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Mauro Cedillo	54kg	1:10.64	4-2-2	1	1. Vdaytothetenacious 2. Playing For Keeps 3. Color Bearer	1.8L	$11.30
3/7	12/05/2026	161	ALLOW 3U	$39,106.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Mauro Cedillo	54kg	1:10.82	1-3-3	5	1. Dream On Baby 2. Vdaytothetenacious 3. Playing For Keeps	5.1L	$24.70
8/9	02/12/2025	19	ALLOW 3U	$39,663.00	Mahoning Valley	1106m	SP	Mauro Cedillo	56kg	1:05.53	3-6-8	5	1. Kinderhook 2. Bohemian Style 3. Sunset Town	6.0L	$19.90
5/6	13/11/2025	15	CLM 3U	$33,588.00	Penn National	1207m	Fast	Martina Rojas	55kg	1:10.29	3-4-5	3	1. Neon Sign 2. Mask Patrol 3. Yo Yo Candy	4.5L	$25.70

Golden Flag (6)1261x03423

Trainer: Timothy Hamm 12 mths 24: 8-4-3

Jockey: Rocco Bowen

Weight: 54kgs

5 yo Chestnut G

Sire: NATIONAL FLAG (USA)

Dam: SPUN FROM GOLD (CAN)

Dam's Sire: Hard Spun

Stats

Prize Money$316,135.00

Avg $$13,172.29

Win %33.33%

Place %62.50%

Career24: 8-4-3

Track10: 5-2-1

Distance18: 6-4-3

Tr / Dist9: 4-2-1

1st Up5: 2-0-0

2nd Up5: 0-2-1

Firm19: 7-3-3

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Comes off a 41 day let-up. Last start 3rd in a small field at Belterra Park on August 28 over 1207m, 7 len behind Sock It To Me with 55.5kg at $3.30. Before that 2nd in a small field at this track on August 11 over 1207m, 1.3 len behind Red Chips carrying 54kg at $10.50. Not doing enough of late to threaten.

Last Starts 41 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	28/08/2026	17	ALLOW 3U	$22,111.00	Belterra Park	1207m	Fast	Rocco Bowen	55.5kg	1:09.70	4-3-3	2	1. Sock It To Me 2. Halloween 3. Golden Flag	7.8L	$3.30
2/6	11/08/2026	32	CLM 3U	$49,929.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Rocco Bowen	54kg	1:11.22	1-1-2	6	1. Red Chips 2. Golden Flag 3. Excitement	1.3L	$10.50
4/6	10/07/2026	34	ALLOW 3U	$35,123.00	Belterra Park	1308m	Fast	Yarmarie L Correa	55.5kg	1:15.74	1-3-4	6	1. Shadowy 2. Stage Name 3. Win Herbie Win	5.8L	$13.00
3/6	06/06/2026	35	CLM 3U	$48,815.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Rocco Bowen	54kg	1:11.64	1-3-3	3	1. Ronnis Second Wind 2. Red Chips 3. Golden Flag	9.0L	$3.10
11/11	02/05/2026	131	LR OPEN 3U	$104,749.00	Thistledown	1207m	Heavy	Luis Raul Rivera	55kg	1:11.34	3-11-11	8	1. Villian 2. Excitement 3. That's The Way	33.5L	$10.80
1/6	22/12/2025	49	ALLOW 3U	$40,429.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Heavy	Luis Raul Rivera	56kg	1:10.60	1-1-1	3	1. Golden Flag 2. Thunderian 3. Trigger Point	1.5L	$20.80

Momma K's Boy (7)47x7521515

Trainer: J L Radosevich 12 mths 30: 8-5-3

Jockey: Jose A. Bracho

Weight: 55kgs

5 yo Bay G

Sire: COWTOWN CAT (USA)

Dam: SURVIVING NEW YORK (CAN)

Dam's Sire: Survivalist

Stats

Prize Money$404,336.00

Avg $$13,477.87

Win %26.67%

Place %53.33%

Career30: 8-5-3

Track27: 8-5-3

Distance19: 5-3-2

Tr / Dist18: 5-3-2

1st Up4: 0-0-0

2nd Up4: 1-1-0

Firm23: 8-3-2

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

At the latest run 5th of 7 at Listed level at this track at this track on September 24 over 1710m, 9 len behind Casual Attire carrying 54kg at $6.80. The start before that came from midfield and won by a 0.3 len at this track on September 1 over 1207m defeating Excitement with 55kg at $5.10. Capable of a better run.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/7	24/09/2026	23	LR OPEN 3U	$104,167.00	Thistledown	1710m	Fast	Jose A Bracho	54kg	1:45.70	7-5-5	7	1. Casual Attire 2. Shadowy 3. Ronnis Second Wind	9.5L	$6.80
1/7	01/09/2026	21	CLM 3U	$49,929.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Jose A Bracho	55kg	1:10.80	3-1-1	2	1. Momma K's Boy 2. Excitement 3. Red Chips	0.3L	$5.10
5/6	11/08/2026	22	CLM 3U	$49,929.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Jose A Bracho	56kg	1:11.22	5-6-5	1	1. Red Chips 2. Golden Flag 3. Excitement	5.8L	$2.70
1/7	20/07/2026	30	CLM 3U	$50,798.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Jose A Bracho	54.5kg	1:12.22	2-1-1	7	1. Momma K's Boy 2. Playing For Keeps 3. Mr Redlegs	2.5L	$3.90
2/10	20/06/2026	26	LR OPEN 3U	$104,603.00	Thistledown	1710m	Fast	Jose A Bracho	54kg	1:46.82	1-1-2	1	1. Ronnis Second Wind 2. Momma K's Boy 3. Shadowy	0.8L	$61.90
5/7	25/05/2026	23	ALLOW 3U	$39,106.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Joshua J Radosevich	51.5kg	1:10.64	1-3-5	7	1. Vdaytothetenacious 2. Playing For Keeps 3. Color Bearer	11.6L	$14.60

Live A Little (8)13166x5x11

Trainer: Johanson Serrano 12 mths 16: 5-0-1

Jockey: Luis Alberto Batista

Weight: 56kgs

4 yo Bay G

Sire: NATIONAL FLAG (USA)

Dam: BOURGEOIS (USA)

Dam's Sire: Awesome Again

Stats

Prize Money$140,187.00

Avg $$8,761.69

Win %31.25%

Place %37.50%

Career16: 5-0-1

Track4: 2-0-0

Distance12: 4-0-1

Tr / Dist3: 2-0-0

1st Up4: 2-0-0

2nd Up3: 2-0-0

Firm12: 4-0-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran on from midfield and won by 9 len at Belterra Park on August 26 over 1207m defeating Lunchatthelizard with 55kg at $1.50. Last start won by 2 len at this track on September 15 over 1207m defeating Red Head Kid carrying 56kg at $2.80. Last-start winner worth including

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
1/7	15/09/2026	20	CLM 3U	$31,111.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Laureano Sosa	56kg	1:11.60	1-1-1	7	1. Live A Little 2. Red Head Kid 3. Social History	2.0L	$2.80
1/5	26/08/2026	88	CLM 3U	$19,258.00	Belterra Park	1207m	Fast	Laureano Sosa	55kg	1:10.90	2-1-1	2	1. Live A Little 2. Lunchatthelizard 3. I'm Him	9.3L	$1.50
5/5	30/05/2026	100	ALLOW 3U	$32,402.00	Belterra Park	1207m	Fast	Rocco Bowen	56kg	1:10.38	1-5-5	5	1. This Time 2. Mr High Pockets 3. Orfano	25.0L	$8.90
6/7	19/02/2026	15	ALLOW 3U	$51,641.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Rocco Bowen	56kg	1:13.74	2-2-6	1	1. Fourdatesforhoco 2. This Time 3. Tempered Dream	6.8L	$15.50
6/8	04/02/2026	48	ALLOW 3U	$51,641.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Rocco Bowen	56kg	1:12.98	1-2-6	4	1. Bigpiclittlepic 2. Tempered Dream 3. Knock Wood	5.8L	$5.80
1/5	18/12/2025	30	ALLOW 3U	$53,752.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Rocco Bowen	56kg	1:12.62	2-1-1	1	1. Live A Little 2. Magic Motown 3. Last Minute Mikey	4.5L	$5.00