Thistledown Race 9 - Race 9 - Mdn Special Weight
PURE GRINDING (2) last appeared when he finished fourth over 1609m at this track (Dirt) on June 3. Capable of playing a major role. HAPPYCASTLE (3) resumed from a spell last start with a sound third over 1106m at this track (Dirt). Hard to beat in this suitable race. SOME KINDA WARRIOR (4) is on debut. By Bold Warrior and comes from the Benny R Feliciano stable. Watch for a betting push. CRIMSON CRUSH (6) is a three-start maiden who missed the placings first up but has since consolidated with two straight placings, the latest over 1106m at this track (Dirt). Should be poised just off the lead. Should give backers a sight.
Jockey: Erik Barbaran
Weight: 54kgs
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Resuming after a spell of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at this track June 3 over 1609m, 7 len behind Lightning Speed with 54kg at $7.80. Previously first up; fourth of 7 at Mahoning Valley March 19 over 1207m, 10 len behind Run Bobby Run with 54.5kg at $6.20. Winning hope in a suitable contest.
Last Starts 127 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 | 03/06/2026 | 18 | MDN 3U | $47,280.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 54kg | 1:42.04 | 3-5-4 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $7.80 |
| 2/8 | 16/05/2026 | 17 | MDN 3U | $47,346.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 54kg | 1:13.42 | 6-5-2 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $9.50 |
| 2/5 | 29/04/2026 | 41 | MDN 3U | $49,345.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | M | Victor R Fernandez | 54kg | 1:07.04 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $5.90 |
| 4/7 | 19/03/2026 | 133 | MDN 3U | $44,663.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Rocco Bowen | 54.5kg | 1:13.39 | 4-5-4 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $6.20 |
| 7/10 | 06/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $48,550.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | David J Haldar | 55.5kg | 1:14.91 | 6-7-7 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $7.90 |
Jockey: Angel I. Diaz
Weight: 56kgs
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Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd in a small field at this track on September 21 over 1106m, 6 len behind Killa Creed with 56kg at $5.90. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Mahoning Valley on March 19 over 1207m, 7 len behind Run Bobby Run with 57kg at $6.10. Sure to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 21/09/2026 | 93 | MDN 3U | $47,083.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | 1:05.92 | 2-4-3 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $5.90 |
| 7/12 | 20/06/2026 | 17 | MDN 3U | $47,280.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | 1:06.82 | 9-6-7 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $10.30 |
| 5/9 | 03/06/2026 | 18 | MDN 3U | $47,280.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | 1:42.04 | 9-6-5 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $8.30 |
| 5/8 | 16/05/2026 | 17 | MDN 3U | $47,346.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | 1:12.44 | 2-6-5 | 8 |
| 10.8L | $2.30 |
| 2/7 | 29/04/2026 | 23 | MDN 3U | $49,345.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | M | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | 1:06.20 | 1-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $3.30 |
| 6/10 | 06/04/2026 | 18 | MDN 3U | $46,288.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Good | David J Haldar | 57kg | 1:14.12 | 1-4-6 | 10 |
| 11.8L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Ricardo Feliciano
Weight: 54kgs
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Three-year-old gelding (Bold Warrior - American Angel) making his debut. Should be ready to fire.
Jockey: Humberto Haldar
Weight: 51.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after five months 4th in a small field at this track on September 21 over 1106m, 9 len behind Killa Creed carrying 54kg at $5.20. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Mahoning Valley on February 16 over 1609m, 5 len behind Docs Legend carrying 54.5kg at $7.70. Likely improver.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 21/09/2026 | 145 | MDN 3U | $47,083.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 54kg | 1:05.92 | 6-3-4 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $5.20 |
| 5/5 | 29/04/2026 | 23 | MDN 3U | $49,345.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | M | L A Batista | 54kg | 1:07.04 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $3.70 |
| 3/10 | 06/04/2026 | 49 | MDN 3U | $46,288.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Good | L A Batista | 54.5kg | 1:14.12 | 2-3-3 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $9.60 |
| 3/6 | 16/02/2026 | 15 | MDN 3U | $45,364.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | Victor R Fernandez | 54.5kg | 1:45.27 | 1-3-3 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $7.70 |
| 4/10 | 01/02/2026 | 159 | MDN 3 | $44,663.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | SP | Alejandro Gomez | 55.5kg | 1:06.26 | 8-6-4 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $65.10 |
| 8/9 | 26/08/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $52,558.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 53.5kg | 1:14.67 | 5-8-8 | 2 |
| 18.5L | $13.10 |
Jockey: Mauro Cedillo
Weight: 54kgs
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Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at this track on September 21 over 1106m, 3 len behind Killa Creed with 54.5kg at $11.30. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at this track on September 3 over 1207m, 9 len behind Moonlighter carrying 54.5kg at $25.80. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 21/09/2026 | 18 | MDN 3U | $47,083.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Mauro Cedillo | 54.5kg | 1:05.92 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $11.30 |
| 3/7 | 03/09/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $48,359.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Mauro Cedillo | 54.5kg | 1:11.98 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $25.80 |
| 5/7 | 13/08/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $48,359.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Mauro Cedillo | 54.5kg | 1:11.80 | 1-5-5 | 6 |
| 13.4L | $21.90 |