Mountaineer

00:00 - RESULT

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Fast

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: BRAVE WORDS is a confident pick. He likes to stalk the early speed and can confirm placings with Carolina Cherokee and Junior Chief, who were behind him when last seen.

1st	2. Brave Words 2nd Fav	9/4
2nd	3. Noble Gem Fav	11/8
3rd	8. Paulding Flash	9/1

Favourite

11/8

Noble Gem

Jockey: Luis Negron Trainer: Neil Morris Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 664-28

11/8

Comment: Failed to land a blow when eighth of 11 (Colonial Downs) upped to this distance 12 days ago in a maiden claimer; has found improvement of late; has shown glimpses of ability recently and has a decent shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/07/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	87/10	-
24/06/25	Presque Isle Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	143/10	-
16/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	279/10	-
03/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	37/5	-
04/09/24	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	633/10	-
19/07/24	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	13/1	-

2nd Favourite

9/4

Brave Words

Jockey: Brandon Whitacre Trainer: Jeff Fletcher Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 374232

9/4

Comment: String of near-misses of late and signs of improvement on last two runs; went down by 5l when second in a maiden special weight 21 days ago upped to this trip; respected as jockey does well from inner gates here and his latest effort was promising.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	21/10	-
22/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	9/5	-
09/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	19/10	-
01/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	39/10	-
08/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	111/10	-
02/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	37/10	-

Blistering

Jockey: Charle Oliveros Trainer: Eric Reed Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 0923

10/3

Comment: Without a win in four attempts although has finished second; Didn't live up to market expectations when 11l third over 6f here (maiden special weight) where just ahead of Semper Anticus three weeks ago; likely to be thereabouts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	3/2	-
09/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	9/10	-
04/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 11	1049/25	-
21/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 12	503/10	-

Paulding Flash

Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez Trainer: Burton Sipp Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 525

9/1

Comment: Problems at the start (stumbled) over 6f at Thistledown (maiden special weight) when beaten 18l 20 days ago; likely to be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/07/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	53/10	-
22/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	169/5	-
09/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	25/1	-

Carolina Cherokee

Jockey: Limber Flores Taboada Trainer: Jennifer Johnson Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 4-02644

20/1

Comment: Without a win in seven attempts although has finished second; recent efforts have generally been solid; found life tough when 17l back in fourth in a maiden special weight 21 days ago; finished ahead of Junior Chief but was behind Brave Words; a lot on his plate here and may have to settle for supporting role at best.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	301/10	-
09/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	76/5	-
28/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	97/10	-
13/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	21/10	-
06/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	241/5	-
23/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	461/10	-

Tear It Up

Jockey: Joe Stokes Trainer: Jr Franklin Smith, Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 008-

20/1

Comment: Finished eighth, beaten 13l, with blinkers tried in a maiden claimer at Laurel Park 408 days ago; has a long absence to overcome; should be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/06/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	327/10	-
24/05/24	Pimlico / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	231/10	-
09/03/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 11	313/10	-

Junior Chief

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Horacio Barbaran Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 466

25/1

Comment: Yet to get off the mark in three attempts (fourth his best finish); out of the frame when sixth here over 5f (maiden special weight) 14 days ago; has posted some fair efforts in defeat and could go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	233/10	-
08/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	47/5	-
22/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	38/1	-

I'm Great Two

Jockey: Alejandro Gomez Trainer: J Baird Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 3-69778

40/1

Comment: Yet to open his account after 12 starts; unable to land a blow in eighth when back to 6f five weeks ago in a maiden special weight; easy enough to swerve as this looks a fair heat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	106/1	-
09/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	117/2	-
18/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	201/5	-
28/02/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	281/10	-
01/02/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	101/10	-
05/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	129/10	-

Bucephalus Touch

Jockey: Ricardo Barrios Trainer: Jennifer Johnson Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 668

50/1

Comment: Attempting to open his account at the fourth time of asking; behind several of these in a maiden special weight when beaten 17l five weeks ago; can only watch.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	749/10	-
09/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	76/1	-
22/04/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	153/10	-

Sensible Gordy

Jockey: Brandon Tapara Trainer: Marion Cuttino Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 6

Comment: Some way behind the second, Paulding Flash, running here over 5f when beaten a fair way on first start at 28-1 five weeks ago; progress needed on this second career run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 9	136/5	-

Bound To Succeed

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Stephen Trevino Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 54-506

Comment: Grade looks suitable but winless with run of consecutive defeats standing at eight; failed to land a blow when sixth of 12 in a maiden claimer at Horseshoe Indianapolis 33 days ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	28/5	-
04/05/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	33/5	-
15/02/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	77/10	-
14/10/24	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	44/5	-
11/08/24	Del Mar / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	271/10	-
15/06/24	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	21/2	-

Wilding Lane

Jockey: Gabriel Lagunes Trainer: Jose Lopez Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 494372

Comment: Still winless and defeats stacking up (12 on the bounce) but seems to be improving based on last two runs; comfortably beaten despite finishing second over 1m½f at Belterra Park (maiden claimer) 19 days ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/07/25	Belterra Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	17/10	-
28/06/25	Belterra Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	379/10	-
28/05/25	Belterra Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	73/10	-
15/05/25	Belterra Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	23/10	-
24/04/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	562/5	-
28/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	1771/100	-

Striking Lad

Jockey: Yan Aviles Trainer: Christian Flores Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 34525-

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 8l, finishing fifth of eight in a maiden claimer at Thistledown last August; seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice but hasn't been able to quite get his neck in front; now switched to turf for the first time; now over an extra 2f.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/08/24	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	17/5	-
01/08/24	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	17/5	-
22/07/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	363/10	-
02/07/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	57/2	-
12/06/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	111/5	-
28/05/24	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	419/10	-

Semper Anticus

Jockey: Andrew Ramgeet Trainer: Tina Ramgeet Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 777

Comment: Last of seven over 1m½f at Presque Isle Downs (maiden special weight) two weeks ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/07/25	Presque Isle Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	97/2	-
08/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	203/5	-
22/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	39/10	-

Mountaineer

00:25 - RESULT

Runners: 10 Distance: 0m 5f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: HOUSEBUILDER is top of the list. He can prove a below-par latest run was just a blip and he knows how to win, while Markhamian and Tapsolution should also be considered.

1st	1. Wrote In Stone	9/1
2nd	8. Gottagetitback Fav	11/4

Favourite

11/4

Gottagetitback

Jockey: Luis Negron Trainer: Jose Silva Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 313312

11/4

Comment: On target twice in his last five outings; showing consistent form; not beaten far a week ago in an optional claimer; should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	69/10	-
09/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	3/2	-
23/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	11/5	-
27/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	6/5	-
30/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	31/10	-
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	6/1	-

2nd Favourite

3/1

Housebuilder

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Jay Bernardini Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 25-413

3/1

Comment: Better than this level in his pomp; not beaten too far when third at Presque Isle Downs in a claimer last month; leading contender if duplicating the form of his most recent win and in off a lower claiming tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/06/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	13/10	-
16/06/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	43/5	-
28/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	61/10	-
02/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	8/5	-
12/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	43/10	-
22/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	20/1	-

Hijack The Party

Jockey: Antioco Murgia Trainer: Hugo Andrade Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 814126

10/3

Comment: Finished last of six in a starter allowance three weeks ago; successful four times from 16 career runs.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	207/10	-
23/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	9/2	-
31/05/25	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	9/5	-
16/05/25	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	31/5	-
04/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	9/5	-
29/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	399/25	-

Vroysky

Jockey: Edgar Paucar Trainer: Eddie Clouston Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 14-142

8/1

Comment: Useful in his prime and has been consistent of late; went down by 1½l when second behind Gottagetitback 20 days ago in a claimer; he should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	7/2	-
23/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	27/5	-
27/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	21/5	-
04/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	1/1	-
21/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	3/10	-
07/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	3/2	-

Wrote In Stone

Jockey: Brandon Whitacre Trainer: John Fennessy Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 4-3567

9/1

Comment: Quite a while since he tasted success and no longer appears to be improving; last of seven (Presque Isle Downs) upped to 1m½f last week in a claimer; tag has been dropped to $4k; easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/07/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	93/10	-
07/07/25	Presque Isle Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	121/5	-
04/06/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	159/10	-
19/05/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	29/10	-
17/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	27/5	-
10/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	13/10	-

Crafty Conquest

Jockey: Joe Stokes Trainer: Jessica Pizzurro Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 59-863

12/1

Comment: Gave good account to finish third when behind the reopposing Gottagetitback three weeks ago dropped down to 4½f in a claimer; could be at the extent of his ability; others have more pressing claims as no longer in his pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	47/10	-
16/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	5/1	-
19/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	163/5	-
09/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	53/10	-
28/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	247/10	-
14/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	117/10	-

Tapsolution

Jockey: Brandon Tapara Trainer: Jay Bernardini Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 224424

14/1

Comment: He can be competitive at this level and winner of ten starts (range of trips from 6f to 1m); respectable effort at Presque Isle Downs over 6f (claimer) three weeks ago; ought to be competitive as sights are lowered a bit reflected by lower claiming tag and his last run was encouraging.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/07/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	15/2	-
16/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	37/10	-
27/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	49/10	-
19/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	34/5	-
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	13/10	-
11/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	3/5	-

Markhamian

Jockey: Michael Pagan Trainer: Jabdiel Castillo Age/Wt: 6/8-4 F: 434716

16/1

Comment: Finished last of six at Thistledown two weeks ago in a claimer; proven that he knows how to get his head in front (seeking a fifth win); first run on grass; may find this lower level more suitable (in for $4k); despite defeat last time, won a claimer on penultimate start; can make a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	54/5	-
30/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	23/2	-
12/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	27/2	-
26/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	27/5	-
24/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	9/5	-
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	3/2	-

City Plan

Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez Trainer: Jeff Zook Age/Wt: 10/8-8 F: 5-4443

16/1

Comment: Course specialist (four wins); producing fairly consistent form; was thereabouts (third of ten, 18-1) upped to 1m½f last week in a claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	177/10	-
09/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	11/1	-
01/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	33/5	-
28/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	189/10	-
14/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	17/2	-
16/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	1/1	-

Bourbon And Ice

Jockey: Marshall Mendez Trainer: Eddie Clouston Age/Wt: 9/8-8 F: 173718

20/1

Comment: Last of eight last month upped to 1m in a claimer; one-time useful operator and this is his level; the drop back in trip will suit and should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	81/10	-
16/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	29/10	-
24/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	56/5	-
10/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	253/10	-
19/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	21/5	-
17/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/10	-

Mountaineer

00:50 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 7f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: TESHIMA is top of the list. She has got a win to her name and could benefit if the front runners set off too quick. Skys Image and Big Bad Diva are interesting.

1st	4. Teshima 2nd Fav	9/4
2nd	2. Save The Flag	9/1
3rd	6. Breaking Rules	20/1

Favourite

15/8

Green Chile

Jockey: Antioco Murgia Trainer: Ben Delong Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 3-0634

15/8

Comment: Wasn't beaten that far when fourth (beaten 3l) 19 days ago at Hawthorne in a claimer; drops to a $4k tag; been struggling to get her head in front recently so looks risky.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/07/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	177/10	-
13/06/25	Belterra Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	681/10	-
06/05/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	23/5	-
31/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	10459/100	-
26/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	43/10	-
13/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	19/5	-

2nd Favourite

9/4

Teshima

Jockey: Brandon Whitacre Trainer: Jay Bernardini Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 256123

9/4

Comment: Not disgraced when third of five here over 1m (starter allowance) last month; can make her presence felt as boasts the best speed figure posted by this field in the last 12 months and shown she can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	7/1	-
23/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	19/10	-
15/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	33/10	-
02/06/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	107/5	-
27/05/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	41/5	-
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	39/10	-

Big Bad Diva

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Jay Bernardini Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 625634

7/2

Comment: Better than this level in her pomp and useful in this grade; finished fourth but wasn't beaten too far (7l) last Tuesday in a claimer; a likely player as her rider is capable of making the most of a favourable draw and has shown she can be competitive fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	2/1	-
07/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	31/10	-
22/05/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	79/10	-
12/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	9/2	-
30/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	81/10	-
07/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	39/10	-

Skys Image

Jockey: Luis Negron Trainer: Sergio Donjuan Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 312411

13/2

Comment: Out to complete a hat-trick; scored by a slim margin in a claimer (sloppy track) 13 days ago; lower claiming tag worth taking at face value so should be thereabouts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	13/5	-
02/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	47/10	-
09/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	6/1	-
27/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	51/10	-
17/05/25	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	23/10	-
05/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	7/1	-

Save The Flag

Jockey: Agustin Bracho Trainer: Jeff Zook Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 6-11572

9/1

Comment: A two-time winner this year; close up second over 6f here (claimer) dropped back in distance 23 days ago; one to be interested in as sights are lowered a bit reflected by lower claiming tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	51/10	-
27/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	19/2	-
12/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	11/5	-
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	27/10	-
20/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	9/2	-
07/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	31/10	-

Breaking Rules

Jockey: Jason Simpson Trainer: Devan Ewell Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 551954

20/1

Comment: Could not compete with Skys Image when fourth (sloppy track) two weeks ago in a claimer; is a two-time winner this year and wins-runs record of 5-18; now a lower claiming tag ($4k from $6.5k) so down in class; first attempt on turf; easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	23/5	-
08/06/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	59/5	-
10/05/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	239/10	-
21/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	19/2	-
01/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	19/2	-
16/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	15/2	-

Shewearsmyring

Jockey: Yan Aviles Trainer: Jami Poole Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 742755

33/1

Comment: Has managed six wins from 29 career runs; not disgraced when fifth three weeks ago in a claimer; must go on the shortlist.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	229/10	-
02/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	126/5	-
09/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	29/2	-
11/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	52/5	-
08/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	47/5	-
04/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	37/1	-

In To The Night

Jockey: Bailey Weatherly Trainer: Donald Blankenship Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 3-64335

50/1

Comment: Not disgraced when fifth of six in a claimer 35 days ago; form could be levelling off; this looks a fair heat so others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	56/5	-
16/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	33/5	-
21/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	139/5	-
21/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	48/5	-
13/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	293/10	-
02/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	77/10	-

Mountaineer

01:15 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SHEMITEBEAPORCHE looks best placed to take advantage if the front-runners go too fast. Cheerful Trout, Huggin And Lovin and Pincara could also have a role to play.

1st	10. Huggin And Lovin Fav	15/8
2nd	4. Sister Sola	8/1
3rd	5. Thy Name Is Woman 2nd Fav	9/2

Favourite

15/8

Huggin And Lovin

Jockey: Brandon Tapara Trainer: Eric Reed Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 5-84662

15/8

Comment: Seems to be improving based on last two runs; wasn't disgraced when second of seven in a maiden claimer (Belterra Park) two months ago; should get involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Belterra Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	21/5	-
25/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	743/10	-
05/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	87/10	-
05/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	73/5	-
31/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	117/2	-
25/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	61/10	-

2nd Favourite

9/2

Slainte Mhath

Jockey: Alejandro Gomez Trainer: Moises Valdez Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 2-8255

9/2

Comment: No impression when fifth of nine (just behind Cheerful Trout) at Presque Isle Downs last Monday in a maiden claimer; this is her grade but has hit the crossbar on multiple occasions but remains without a win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/07/25	Presque Isle Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	213/10	-
04/07/25	Presque Isle Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	87/5	-
17/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	1/2	-
02/06/25	Presque Isle Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	46/5	-
28/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	13/10	-
16/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	49/10	-

Thy Name Is Woman

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: John Fennessy Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 9-7665

9/2

Comment: Defeats piling up (0-9); couldn't land a blow when fifth of six in a maiden claimer (Presque Isle Downs) last Wednesday; has shown some ability on occasion and should be thereabouts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/07/25	Presque Isle Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	52/5	-
17/06/25	Presque Isle Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	313/10	-
26/05/25	Presque Isle Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	173/5	-
19/05/25	Presque Isle Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	473/10	-
05/10/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	21/1	-
31/08/24	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	31/5	-

Dowhateverittakes

Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez Trainer: Eric Reed Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 62-98

9/2

Comment: Has hit the crossbar on multiple occasions but remains without a win but useful in this grade; beaten eighth of 12 over 1m½f at Tampa Bay Downs (maiden claimer) five months ago; returns from a break here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	73/10	-
05/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	257/10	-
20/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	3/2	-
16/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	33/5	-
31/05/24	Belterra Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	42/5	-
03/05/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	4221/100	-

Take The Heat

Jockey: Michael Pagan Trainer: Christophe Gray Age/Wt: 3/7-11 F: 70-665

11/2

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 4l, finishing fifth of 11 at Hawthorne over 7½f (maiden claimer) last month; others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	467/5	-
12/06/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	352/5	-
02/04/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	27/2	-
13/11/24	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	63/1	-
02/09/24	Canterbury Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	38/5	-

Sister Sola

Jockey: Andrew Ramgeet Trainer: Tina Ramgeet Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 6-5383

8/1

Comment: Improved form the last twice; fair effort when beaten just under 5l, finishing third of seven over 6f at Presque Isle Downs (maiden claimer) two weeks ago; likely to be in contention.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/07/25	Presque Isle Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	44/5	-
24/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	126/5	-
08/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	27/10	-
28/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	3/2	-
24/10/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	61/1	-
04/09/24	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 11	43/5	-

Mad About Carol

Jockey: Joe Stokes Trainer: John Fennessy Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 7

20/1

Comment: Was last of seven on her debut at Presque Isle Downs over 5½f (in blinkers) at 28-1 20 days ago; possible improver with outing under her belt although has plenty to find.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
09/07/25	Presque Isle Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	7 / 7	138/5	-

Shemitebeaporche

Jockey: Bailey Weatherly Trainer: Danny Bird Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 523477

33/1

Comment: Beaten 11l into seventh (Thistledown) last month in a maiden special weight; should have every chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	367/10	-
27/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	451/10	-
20/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	86/5	-
06/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	19/5	-
05/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	14/1	-
24/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	41/2	-

Cheerful Trout

Jockey: Luis Negron Trainer: Moises Valdez Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 24364

Comment: 18th attempt to lose maiden tag; found life tough when 9l back in fourth (Presque Isle Downs) upped to 1m½f a week ago in a maiden claimer; cannot be ignored as shown she can be competitive fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/07/25	Presque Isle Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	87/10	-
08/07/25	Presque Isle Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	39/10	-
30/06/25	Presque Isle Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	77/10	-
17/06/25	Presque Isle Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	17/5	-
26/05/25	Presque Isle Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	28/5	-
21/08/24	Presque Isle Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	3/1	-

Pincara

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Anthony Campbell Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 66

Comment: Finished out the back over 1m½f at Presque Isle Downs (maiden special weight) three weeks ago; just her third outing so still early days; one to consider.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Presque Isle Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 6	337/10	-
19/05/25	Presque Isle Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 8	15/1	-

Continue

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Gregory Viands Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 4-895

Comment: Still looking to open her account after four runs; last of five here over 5½f (maiden claimer) 20 days ago; latest efforts leave a lot to be desired so not one to rely on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	28/5	-
24/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	155/2	-
08/06/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	143/5	-
01/03/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	222/25	-

Mountaineer

01:40 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: TAKE MY ALLOWANCE gets the vote. He has been a winner once over this C&D and may have the edge on recent form. Sage Runner and I'm The Cabana Boy should also be in the mix.

1st	1. Sage Runner Fav	6/4
2nd	3. Photo Hop	5/2
3rd	4. Cold Plunge	16/1

Favourite

6/4

Sage Runner

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Caryn Vecchio Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 144233

6/4

Comment: Beaten 4l three weeks ago when sent off 12-1 at Thistledown in a claimer; mostly consistent recently; sights and claiming tag have been lowered here so easy to see him making an impression.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	119/10	-
10/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	19/5	-
17/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	5/2	-
24/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	37/10	-
01/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	39/10	-
20/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	9/2	-

2nd Favourite

9/4

Take My Allowance

Jockey: Luis Negron Trainer: Jose Silva Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 232112

9/4

Comment: Has chalked up two wins from his last three; generally consistent; beaten three-quarters of a length in a claimer nine days ago; drops to a $4k tag; he's a serious player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	47/10	-
23/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	21/5	-
03/06/25	Fort Erie / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	1/2	-
28/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	1/5	-
11/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	4/5	-
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	79/10	-

Photo Hop

Jockey: Michael Pagan Trainer: Jabdiel Castillo Age/Wt: 4/8-1 F: 16656B

5/2

Comment: Failed to complete in a claimer at Thistledown two weeks ago; tag has been dropped to $4k; jockey's C&D record from low draws is useful and has to be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	103/10	-
18/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	27/5	-
04/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	87/5	-
06/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	131/10	-
11/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	1/10	-
05/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	6/5	-

Sexy Chocolatte

Jockey: Luis Tapara Trainer: Geoffrey Dixon Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 832226

9/1

Comment: Was sixth of eight, beaten 11l, in a claimer when dropped down to 6f two weeks ago; form could be levelling off and a while since he's been in the winners' enclosure (last win in 2023); this line-up contains some strong opposition so passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	201/10	-
09/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	12/5	-
28/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	11/5	-
19/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	101/5	-
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	49/10	-
27/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	58/1	-

Cold Plunge

Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez Trainer: John Brown Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 43-864

16/1

Comment: Has won previously at this course; fair effort when beaten 9l, finishing fourth of six 21 days ago upped to this distance in a claimer; this looks a fair heat so he can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	58/5	-
18/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	87/5	-
03/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	56/5	-
09/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	7/1	-
28/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	89/10	-
18/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	61/5	-

Big Way

Jockey: Limber Flores Taboada Trainer: Jose Silva Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 233313

16/1

Comment: Recent runs have been consistent; possesses winning form at this track; third, not beaten that far (25-1) when close behind Take My Allowance nine days ago in a claimer; may find this lower level more suitable (in for $4k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	239/10	-
09/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	21/5	-
02/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	73/5	-
23/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	12/5	-
21/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	2/1	-
14/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	9/2	-

Color Me Legendary

Jockey: Alejandro Gomez Trainer: Melinda Sanders Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 765656

Comment: Beaten a fair way when sixth over 7f here (claimer) a week ago; doesn't win often; now eased in the grades (in for $4k); others have more pressing claims as no longer in his pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	201/10	-
16/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	281/10	-
24/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	89/2	-
02/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	140/1	-
19/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	159/2	-
30/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	128/5	-

I'm The Cabana Boy

Jockey: Joe Stokes Trainer: John Fennessy Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 6-3455

Comment: Was fifth of six, beaten 11l, at Presque Isle Downs on Wednesday in a claimer; now down in class (in for $4k from $6.3k); he shouldn't be far away as shown some signs of promise.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/07/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	251/10	-
18/06/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	62/5	-
04/06/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	67/10	-
21/05/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	13/2	-
23/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	137/2	-
18/09/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	123/5	-

Mountaineer

02:05 - RESULT

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: RIVER WARRIOR RVF is a strong pick. He can prove a below-par latest run was just a blip. Also of interest is Shy Guy.

1st	5. Robbielikeshim Fav	1/1
2nd	1. Team Leyendecker	7/1
3rd	2. Giacomo Casanova	25/1

Favourite

1/1

Robbielikeshim

Jockey: Walter Cullum Trainer: Jeff Runco Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 436622

1/1

Comment: Beaten only narrowly in an allowance optional claimer 20 days ago with two of these rivals behind; admirably consistent; he has a shout as latest run was an encouraging one.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	9/10	-
10/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	11/5	-
16/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	5/2	-
19/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	233/10	-
14/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	18/5	-
17/01/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	41/10	-

2nd Favourite

7/2

Shy Guy

Jockey: Bailey Weatherly Trainer: Andrew Kerr Age/Wt: 9/8-8 F: 431-58

7/2

Comment: Held when eighth of nine in a claimer last month; has an impressive record over course and distance (three wins from 11 runs) and smart performer in his prime; eased in class with tag standing at $6.5k here; one to consider.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	13/1	-
27/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	26/1	-
09/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	49/10	-
20/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	52/5	-
28/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	58/5	-
03/10/23	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	32/1	-

Hero's Man

Jockey: Ricardo Barrios Trainer: Dave Treharne Age/Wt: 9/8-8 F: 9223-1

9/2

Comment: Has managed 12 wins from 50 career runs; got home in front by a head in a claimer (Charles Town) six months ago; has had some time off; $6.5k claiming tag this time (up from $5k); now looks to be past his prime and is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	8/5	-
13/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	13/10	-
22/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	14/5	-
01/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	3/1	-
11/10/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	19/5	-
16/08/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	11/10	-

Team Leyendecker

Jockey: Andrew Ramgeet Trainer: Tina Ramgeet Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 3/12-74

7/1

Comment: Grade looks suitable; didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten 7l) three weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; knows how to win so looks like a player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	161/10	-
24/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	25/2	-
09/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	1/5	-
28/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	19/5	-
28/12/23	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	23/10	-
13/12/23	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	34/5	-

River Warrior Rvf

Jockey: Marshall Mendez Trainer: Jeff Runco Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 3-25935

7/1

Comment: Better than this level in his pomp and useful in this grade; not disgraced when fifth of eight three weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; has shown signs of promise here and there and he needs to be taken seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	3/1	-
10/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	31/10	-
16/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	86/5	-
21/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	53/10	-
16/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	147/10	-
31/10/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	113/10	-

Giacomo Casanova

Jockey: Luis Tapara Trainer: J Baird Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 1-6551

25/1

Comment: Recorded second C&D win last month; on target twice in his last five outings; easy to oppose despite the last time out success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	6/5	-
20/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	56/5	-
08/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	78/5	-
24/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	26/5	-
09/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/10	-
25/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	3/5	-

Peaceful Warrior

Jockey: Kyle Gilbert Trainer: Jennifer Johnson Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 61-528

25/1

Comment: Last of eight (sloppy track) last month when behind two of these in an allowance optional claimer; others appeal more as this could be a hot race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	9/1	-
20/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	118/5	-
07/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	29/5	-
25/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	29/10	-
03/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	19/2	-
21/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	7/2	-

Black Candy

Jockey: Yan Aviles Trainer: Randy Blackhurst Age/Wt: 9/8-8 F: 873305

Comment: Form has been a bit up and down of late and may have reached limits of his ability; not disgraced when fifth of ten at Evangeline Downs two weeks ago in a claimer; claiming tag now upped from $4k; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Evangeline Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	203/10	-
21/06/25	Evangeline Downs / Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	457/10	-
01/06/25	Evangeline Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	22/5	-
16/05/25	Evangeline Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	10/1	-
30/04/25	Evangeline Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	263/5	-
15/03/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	97/10	-

Mountaineer

02:30 - RESULT

Runners: 5 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: GIRL GONE WILD looks to have a form edge on the strength of her latest success and has won once over this C&D. Elko and Team Mom Not Bruh should also be taken seriously.

1st	4. Roubaix	9/4
2nd	6. Team Mom Not Bruh Fav	13/8
3rd	1. Girl Gone Wild 2nd Fav	2/1

Favourite

13/8

Team Mom Not Bruh

Jockey: Andrew Ramgeet Trainer: Tina Ramgeet Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 4-4225

13/8

Comment: Can be a player at this level and running consistently; fair effort (beaten 5l) in a claimer 15 days ago; competitive shout if building on most recent effort.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	27/2	-
07/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	3/2	-
24/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	29/10	-
26/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	3/2	-
27/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	9/1	-
11/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	12/1	-

2nd Favourite

2/1

Girl Gone Wild

Jockey: Marshall Mendez Trainer: John Carlisle Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 614631

2/1

Comment: Has kicked on in her last couple of races; scored impressively in a claimer 15 days ago; big player as jockey's C&D record from low draws is useful.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	2/1	-
22/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	132/5	-
20/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	13/1	-
02/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	297/10	-
12/04/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	5/1	-
22/03/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	14/1	-

Roubaix

Jockey: Sara Hess Trainer: Renaldo Richards Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 44-637

9/4

Comment: Doesn't win often but she meets the required standard ability wise; finished last of seven in a claimer upped to this trip at Delaware Park three weeks ago; rates a likely contender as sights are lowered a bit reflected by lower claiming tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	33/2	-
13/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	27/10	-
03/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	13/5	-
11/07/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	59/5	-
29/05/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	27/10	-
03/05/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	15/2	-

Boccabella

Jockey: Ricardo Barrios Trainer: William Witherow Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 7-47356

10/1

Comment: Found life tough when 10l back in sixth (sloppy track) two weeks ago in a claimer; passed over as a few rivals look in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	381/10	-
07/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	84/5	-
17/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	239/10	-
02/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	331/10	-
12/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	44/5	-
27/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	143/5	-

Moneyslot

Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez Trainer: Frank Gerich Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 2-2411

12/1

Comment: Has arguably shown improved form the last twice and on a hat-trick after last win; recorded second C&D win 21 days ago; despite that Mountaineer Park success, only limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	11/10	-
17/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	13/5	-
14/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	131/10	-
28/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	11/2	-
04/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	17/10	-
18/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	101/10	-

Dixie Rag

Jockey: Bailey Weatherly Trainer: Donald Blankenship Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 587673

Comment: Wasn't beaten that far when third (beaten just over 4l) in a claimer on first run for this trainer 23 days ago; notable rider booked.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	21/1	-
05/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	149/5	-
26/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	113/2	-
05/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	363/5	-
15/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	719/10	-
22/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	327/5	-

Elko

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Caryn Vecchio Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 243844

Comment: Problems in the gate at the start at Thistledown when beaten 17l 42 days ago in a claimer; tag has been dropped to $4k; should go well if enjoying better luck than last time and has shown some ability on occasion.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	47/2	-
17/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	46/5	-
28/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	29/2	-
09/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	31/2	-
24/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	13/5	-
10/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	46/5	-

Mountaineer

02:55 - RESULT

Runners: 10 Distance: 0m 5f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: FLYING BLIND looks the one to back. He could be the main beneficiary if the front runners go too fast and is a reliable sort.

1st	4. Whoop Gone 2nd Fav	7/2
2nd	8. Guardiansof Autism	14/1
3rd	7. Flying Blind Fav	11/10

Favourite

11/10

Flying Blind

Jockey: Luis Negron Trainer: Jose Silva Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 527322

11/10

Comment: Just denied 15 days ago with Guardiansof Autism just behind in a claimer; been running well without managing to get his head in front; a leading contender as recent effort was encouraging.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	1/5	-
02/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	9/10	-
10/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	6/1	-
19/05/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	307/10	-
07/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	29/5	-
26/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	63/10	-

2nd Favourite

7/2

Whoop Gone

Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez Trainer: Denis Cluley Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 8-2632

7/2

Comment: Fair form when 7l second in a claimer finished just ahead of Misbehavin 21 days ago; managed just one success in his career to date; should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	49/10	-
15/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	43/10	-
12/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	23/5	-
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	16/5	-
26/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	129/10	-
29/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	47/10	-

Our Brightest Star

Jockey: Marshall Mendez Trainer: Kevin Joy Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 112354

4/1

Comment: Respectable fourth in a claimer at Charles Town (dropped to 4½f) 12 days ago; has three wins to his name this year; now down in class (in for $4k from $5k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	26/5	-
03/07/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	58/5	-
20/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	36/5	-
30/05/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	17/5	-
09/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	17/5	-
26/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	9/10	-

Bob's Kid

Jockey: Limber Flores Taboada Trainer: Jose Silva Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 6-4714

10/1

Comment: Signs of improvement on last two runs; respectable effort (beaten 4½l) in a claimer (sloppy track) three months ago when just behind Whoop Gone; now down in class (in for $4k from $6.5k); hard to ignore as has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals and shown he can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	6/5	-
17/03/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	31/5	-
22/01/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	39/10	-
09/01/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	13/1	-
07/12/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	133/10	-
22/11/24	Del Mar / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	73/10	-

Guardiansof Autism

Jockey: Alejandro Gomez Trainer: Marcus Kocijan Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 543284

14/1

Comment: Finished just behind Flying Blind when fourth (broke slowly at the start) 15 days ago in a claimer; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	77/10	-
02/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	66/5	-
17/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	29/10	-
01/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	87/10	-
14/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	22/5	-
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	9/5	-

Sugar Lips

Jockey: Jason Simpson Trainer: Gregory Viands Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 5-93437

14/1

Comment: Not a frequent winner but can be a player at this level; beaten 11l 20 days ago in an allowance optional claimer; chance given he was third (albeit some way back) two starts ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	113/2	-
01/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	53/10	-
01/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	39/5	-
14/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	99/10	-
25/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	308/5	-
09/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	461/10	-

Misbehavin

Jockey: Antioco Murgia Trainer: Hugo Andrade Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 3314-5

16/1

Comment: Beaten 16l 21 days ago (behind Whoop Gone) in a claimer; should figure if reproducing form of his win three starts back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	61/10	-
24/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	83/2	-
29/08/24	Belterra Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	39/10	-
18/07/24	Belterra Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	47/5	-
04/07/24	Belterra Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	33/10	-
05/06/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 11	29/2	-

Gettin Spicy

Jockey: Yuri Yaranga Trainer: Sara Stanoszek Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 587555

33/1

Comment: Could not manage better than fifth over 5½f here (allowance race) on debut for this handler 22 days ago; infrequent winner; opposable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	186/5	-
16/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	571/10	-
03/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	392/5	-
23/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	543/10	-
22/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	831/10	-
15/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	159/2	-

Majesty's Cowboy

Jockey: Luis Tapara Trainer: Geoffrey Dixon Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 6-78795

33/1

Comment: Struggled a bit since winning a maiden special weight at Mountaineer Park in September; beaten 13l in fifth here over 6f (allowance optional claimer, sloppy track) behind Sugar Lips, on debut for this handler last month; easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	169/10	-
26/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	53/2	-
05/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	297/10	-
31/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	33/2	-
18/01/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	551/10	-
09/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	227/10	-

Standinginthefire

Jockey: Jose Davila Trainer: Sara Stanoszek Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 7-5769

50/1

Comment: Last of nine here over 2f (claimer) three weeks ago on debut for this trainer; subpar record of 1-20; eased in class with tag standing at $4k here; opposable as shown nothing recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	107/2	-
23/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	74/5	-
03/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	103/10	-
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	389/10	-
10/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	517/10	-
27/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	22/1	-

Baby Dog

Jockey: Yan Aviles Trainer: Eddie Clouston Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 534-65

Comment: Comfortably beaten finishing fifth two weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; he meets the required standard ability wise; chance as jockey does well from inside draws here and shown he can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	61/5	-
20/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	146/5	-
08/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	52/5	-
15/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	147/10	-
03/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	143/10	-
20/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	2/5	-

Flight Catcher

Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez Trainer: Shane Spiess Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 85879-

Comment: Tailed off in a claimer in October upped to 1m½f; generally been out of sorts of late and just the one victory on his CV; tag unaltered from last time ($4k); steps down in trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	50/1	-
07/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	589/10	-
18/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	931/10	-
03/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	229/10	-
15/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	473/10	-
06/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	207/10	-