Mountaineer

00:00 - RESULT

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

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: HUNTERTOWN is a strong fancy. He likes to stalk the early speed and has been running consistently well. Awesome Wind and Little Big are also respected.

1st	8. Little Big	4/1
2nd	7. Huntertown Fav	6/5
3rd	2. Bahama Channel	25/1

Favourite

6/5

Huntertown

Jockey: Antioco Murgia Trainer: Hugo Andrade Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 651423

6/5

Comment: Has been consistent of late; fair effort when beaten 2l over 6f at Belterra Park (claimer) two weeks ago; now eased in the grades (in for $4k); very interesting if finding his best form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/07/25	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	17/5	-
13/06/25	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	11/5	-
24/05/25	Belterra Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	33/5	-
16/05/25	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	3/10	-
15/04/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	6/1	-
16/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	409/100	-

2nd Favourite

10/3

Catfish

Jockey: Charle Oliveros Trainer: John Shuler Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 37-734

10/3

Comment: Beaten a fair way when fourth over 1m here (starter allowance, sloppy track) last month; a while since his last success and form lately has been a mixed bag; now tackles shorter distance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	257/10	-
03/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	19/10	-
26/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	79/5	-
19/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	117/5	-
01/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 3	23/10	-
13/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	187/5	-

Little Big

Jockey: Yuri Yaranga Trainer: Kim Schneider Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 7-5462

4/1

Comment: A winner on three occasions from 6f to 1m; beaten a short head in a claimer a week ago; in the mix as recent effort was encouraging and his peak speed figure over the past year puts him clear.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	5/2	-
14/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	593/10	-
03/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	129/10	-
19/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	241/10	-
27/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	157/10	-
06/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	329/10	-

Awesome Wind

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Jay Bernardini Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 6-6557

7/1

Comment: Could not manage better than seventh in a claimer on his debut for new trainer last Wednesday; can be a player at this level; in for a $4k tag so down in class ($12.5k last time); he has a shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	74/5	-
24/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	81/10	-
13/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	43/5	-
12/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	52/5	-
08/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	153/10	-
13/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	181/10	-

Bad Little Beast

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Michelle Winters Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 646235

10/1

Comment: Creditable effort to finish fifth, beaten 2½l in a claimer at Presque Isle Downs 21 days ago; could be at the extent of his ability; in for a $4k tag so down in class ($5k last time); now switched to turf for the first time; his best looks to be behind him and looks an unlikely winner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/07/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	166/5	-
10/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	239/10	-
26/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	25/2	-
21/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	127/5	-
30/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	41/2	-
03/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	189/10	-

Rags Special

Jockey: Bailey Weatherly Trainer: Joseph Musarro Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 573245

16/1

Comment: Failed to land a blow when fifth of ten last week in a claimer; could be at the extent of his ability; claiming value now drops to $4k; others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	217/10	-
02/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	35/2	-
15/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	21/2	-
26/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	63/5	-
04/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	31/10	-
24/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	19/5	-

Bahama Channel

Jockey: Brandon Whitacre Trainer: Eddie Clouston Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 674776

25/1

Comment: Finished sixth but wasn't beaten too far (9l) in a claimer 16 days ago on debut for this trainer; been generally quiet since successful in a claimer at Mountaineer Park in September and could be at the extent of his ability; others are preferred as now looks to be past his prime.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	107/10	-
03/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	52/5	-
23/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	25/2	-
06/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	39/10	-
26/04/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	129/5	-
12/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	171/5	-

Sargent Kobe

Jockey: Maikol Vilchez Trainer: Scott Lane Age/Wt: 6/7-12 F: 5-37658

33/1

Comment: Could be at the extent of his ability and slumped a bit since winning an optional claimer at Charles Town in October; beaten a fair way when eighth over 6½f at Charles Town (claimer) dropped back in distance (sloppy track) in April; may find this lower level more suitable (in for $4k); tries turf for the first time; record when fresh is not entirely persuasive and one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	29/2	-
15/03/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	247/10	-
23/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	147/10	-
07/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	47/10	-
17/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	28/5	-
14/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	31/10	-

Mountaineer

00:25 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: CHAINSAW CITY is strongly fancied to come out on top. She is always of interest at this distance and can confirm placings with Tituba, Out Ona Limb and Too Crowded, who were behind her when last seen.

1st	3. Tituba Fav	5/4
2nd	2. Chainsaw City 2nd Fav	2/1
3rd	5. Lunar Unit	7/1

Favourite

5/4

Tituba

Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez Trainer: Donald Blankenship Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 4-2474

5/4

Comment: Split a number of these rivals (dropped back to 7f) eight days ago on debut for this handler in a claimer; claiming value now drops from $12.5k; definite chance if building on most recent effort and the step up in trip is a plus.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	47/10	-
22/02/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	38/5	-
26/01/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	1/1	-
05/01/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	1/1	-
06/12/24	Delta Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	43/10	-
18/09/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	23/10	-

2nd Favourite

2/1

Chainsaw City

Jockey: Luis Negron Trainer: Jose Silva Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 921553

2/1

Comment: Hard to crab her most recent performance (third of nine) in a claimer when in front of three of these last Tuesday; now a lower claiming tag ($6.5k from $12.5k) so down in class; plenty of appeal as her peak speed figure over the past year puts her clear and stepping up in trip is a positive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	99/5	-
02/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	116/5	-
10/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	106/5	-
20/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	21/10	-
12/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	47/10	-
20/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	33/5	-

Out Ona Limb

Jockey: Maikol Vilchez Trainer: Melinda Sanders Age/Wt: 8/8-3 F: 4-4746

13/2

Comment: Far from disgraced (beaten just under 3l) over 7f here (claimer) when separating a number of reopposing rivals last Tuesday; has won at this course; a while since her last success; calmer waters here (in for $6.5k, $12.5k tag last time).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	26/1	-
23/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	211/10	-
10/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	523/10	-
26/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	156/5	-
16/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	74/5	-
01/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	569/10	-

Lunar Unit

Jockey: Joe Stokes Trainer: Marcus Vitali Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 7-93655

7/1

Comment: Beaten fifth of eight (Hawthorne) four weeks ago (problems in the gate at the start) in a claimer; now eased in the grades (in for $6.5k); has shown signs of promise here and there and on the shortlist.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	161/10	-
29/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	28/5	-
22/04/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	287/10	-
03/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	127/10	-
10/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	383/10	-
23/12/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	71/5	-

Too Crowded

Jockey: Charle Oliveros Trainer: Shane Spiess Age/Wt: 9/8-8 F: 735-5U

7/1

Comment: Does not win very often; failed to finish in a claimer upped to 7f a week ago; down in class now, dropping from a $12.5k tag; hard to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	U / 9	88/5	-
22/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	182/5	-
15/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	129/10	-
04/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	51/5	-
25/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	151/10	-
14/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	317/10	-

Bravo Regina

Jockey: Renzo Diaz Trainer: Juan Vazquez Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 25-185

20/1

Comment: Held in fifth over 6f here (claimer) on debut for new trainer when dropped in distance two weeks ago; higher claiming tag here so up in class; her recent speed figures are down on several rivals here so others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	69/5	-
27/02/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	131/10	-
04/02/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	58/5	-
05/10/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	47/10	-
18/09/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	42/5	-
04/09/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	8/1	-

Mountaineer

00:50 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 3f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: PRIYANKA makes appeal on the strength of her most recent run and should be suited by the abundance of pace up front. Kestenna and Dichotomy could also have a role to play.

1st	3. Priyanka Fav	6/4
2nd	6. Dichotomy	11/4
3rd	1. Seductive	6/1

Favourite

6/4

Priyanka

Jockey: Michael Pagan Trainer: Wajdi Bouali Age/Wt: 5/8-1 F: P42462

6/4

Comment: Finished second when 5-4 here over 7f (claimer) last Tuesday; leading claims if backing up last run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	13/10	-
02/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	19/10	-
18/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 4	67/5	-
03/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	23/5	-
19/05/25	Presque Isle Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	46/1	-
23/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	P / 7	20/1	-

2nd Favourite

11/4

Sufferin Succotash

Jockey: Luis Tapara Trainer: Carlos Inirio Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 742147

11/4

Comment: Finished last, beaten 27l by Kestenna two weeks ago in a starter allowance; has won here before; this line-up contains some strong opposition so easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	139/10	-
30/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	73/10	-
03/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	149/5	-
12/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	33/2	-
23/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	51/5	-
27/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	91/10	-

Dichotomy

Jockey: Edgar Paucar Trainer: W Jenkins Age/Wt: 9/8-8 F: 7-4931

11/4

Comment: Ran out a ready winner five weeks ago in a starter allowance; specialist here with eight wins from ten visits; can be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	13/10	-
27/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	13/10	-
12/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	208/5	-
27/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	177/5	-
20/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	47/10	-
29/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	153/5	-

Seductive

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Randy Blackhurst Age/Wt: 9/8-8 F: 6/118-2

6/1

Comment: Finishing runner-up was a good effort in a starter allowance two months ago; multiple course winner; unchartered territory as she moves up in trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	39/5	-
15/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	54/5	-
13/08/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	42/5	-
16/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	63/5	-
06/09/23	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	37/2	-
01/08/23	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	11/2	-

Kestenna

Jockey: Yuri Yaranga Trainer: Javier Morzan Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 453111

8/1

Comment: Caused a surprise when landing a starter allowance over 1m by just over 5l two weeks ago; looking to land a four-timer; likely to go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	113/10	-
24/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	6/5	-
05/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	117/10	-
21/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	201/5	-
21/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	167/10	-
20/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	103/10	-

Bee Wings

Jockey: Brandon Tapara Trainer: John Brown Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 65-555

40/1

Comment: All of her three wins gained here but quite a while since she tasted success; beaten fifth of seven 15 days ago in a claimer; this is competitive and hard to imagine her winning.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	354/5	-
08/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	19/5	-
24/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	244/5	-
02/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	421/10	-
19/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	112/5	-
23/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	193/10	-

Mountaineer

01:15 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 5f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MAC DADDY is the recommendation. He has won here once before and the abundance of pace up front enhances his claims, while Blessednotlucky looks the biggest threat.

1st	1. Mac Daddy Fav	4/9
2nd	5. Mr Harry	15/2
3rd	8. Thelastsay	16/1

Favourite

4/9

Mac Daddy

Jockey: Brandon Whitacre Trainer: John Shuler Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 6-4121

4/9

Comment: Came out on top by 2½l here over 7f (allowance race) 16 days ago; on target three times in his last six outings; should be involved as his rider is capable of making the most of a favourable draw.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	23/5	-
25/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	3/5	-
10/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	21/10	-
27/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	197/10	-
06/04/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	449/10	-
31/10/23	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	11/10	-

2nd Favourite

9/2

French Onion

Jockey: Luis Negron Trainer: Jose Silva Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 1/14-33

9/2

Comment: Not had much racing for his age; solid effort when beaten just over 2l to finish third with Undertow just behind a week ago in a claimer; should not be far away despite being up in class and has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	33/5	-
15/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	33/10	-
17/04/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	77/10	-
05/03/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	4/5	-
02/07/23	Los Alamitos Race Course / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	7/2	-

Mr Harry

Jockey: Ricardo Barrios Trainer: Burton Sipp Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 6-6827

15/2

Comment: Brings winning C&D form to the table; split Monje Solaia and Undertow when seventh two weeks ago in an allowance race; others have more pressing claims as meeting a number of horses who are in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	19/5	-
06/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	24/5	-
15/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	58/5	-
07/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	16/1	-
07/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	74/5	-
28/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	61/10	-

Blessednotlucky

Jockey: Walter Cullum Trainer: Sherry Jackson Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 6-2211

10/1

Comment: Was well on top at the line last month (Charles Town) in a claimer; best form so far in last two starts and on a hat-trick after last win; switching to turf for the first time; more on his plate this time but could be interesting.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	1/5	-
01/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	4/5	-
19/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	1/1	-
14/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	2/5	-
28/11/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	7/10	-
14/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	3/1	-

Thelastsay

Jockey: Michael Pagan Trainer: John Shuler Age/Wt: 4/7-10 F: 213-25

16/1

Comment: Beaten 7l in May at evens when fifth in an allowance race; record shows she knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 4-16); she takes on the boys here; ought to be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	-	-	-
21/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	1/1	-
21/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	13/10	-
09/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	9/2	-
25/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	2/1	-
10/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/5	-

Monje Solaia

Jockey: Luis Tapara Trainer: Francisco Ramos Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 339634

25/1

Comment: Ahead of Mr Harry and Undertow when fourth (beaten 14l) in an allowance race 14 days ago upped to 1m; this is competitive and he's easy enough to swerve.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	43/1	-
02/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	22/1	-
23/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	254/5	-
26/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	78/5	-
12/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	401/10	-
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	99/2	-

Undertow

Jockey: Jason Simpson Trainer: Gregory Viands Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 79-788

33/1

Comment: Eighth of nine beaten 18l (behind French Onion) a week ago in a claimer; possesses winning form at this track; useful at this level; one to consider despite having more on his plate.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	36/1	-
16/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	247/5	-
24/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	54/5	-
31/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	139/10	-
17/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	79/10	-
03/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	63/5	-

Wild Wine

Jockey: Joe Stokes Trainer: Jessica Pizzurro Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 6157-9

33/1

Comment: A C&D winner; was tailed off three weeks ago behind Mr Harry, in an allowance race; passed over as this is a fairly competitive event.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	374/5	-
16/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	323/10	-
27/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	32/5	-
13/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	189/10	-
04/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	207/5	-
07/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	117/10	-

Mountaineer

01:40 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 5f 110y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: CASSOULET has to be the first name on the shortlist. She was behind Snowbird last time but can now reverse placings and a good pace up front will help her.

1st	1. Donneur De Vie 2nd Fav	5/2
2nd	2. Prettyrunner	25/1
3rd	7. Keto Friendly Fav	9/4

Favourite

9/4

Keto Friendly

Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez Trainer: Harry Pease Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 4659-7

9/4

Comment: Achieved just the one win; comfortably beaten finishing seventh in a maiden claimer last month upped to this distance; others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	78/5	-
04/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	903/10	-
15/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	1/2	-
30/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	63/10	-
18/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	59/10	-
04/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	191/10	-

2nd Favourite

5/2

Donneur De Vie

Jockey: Antioco Murgia Trainer: Hugo Andrade Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 97

5/2

Comment: Finished tailed off upped to 1m at Turfway Park five months ago in a maiden claimer; class dropper as runs for a $4k tag here; returns from a break here; should be thereabouts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
28/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	7 / 7	3571/100	-
08/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	9 / 10	482/25	-

Une De Mai

Jockey: Ricardo Barrios Trainer: Alysha Robillard Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 87753

5/2

Comment: Seems to be improving based on last two runs; finished in front of several of these here over 6f (maiden claimer) when beaten 4l into third at 13-1 ten days ago; warrants respect as this looks a good opportunity for her to get off the mark and lots of promise in her latest performance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	67/5	-
30/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	484/5	-
28/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	273/5	-
08/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	549/5	-
06/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	158/5	-

Cassoulet

Jockey: Yuri Yaranga Trainer: Shane Spiess Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 2-49794

13/2

Comment: Winless after 22 races; beaten fourth of five in a maiden claimer behind Snowbird, three weeks ago; leading claims as this doesn't look like the strongest maiden claimer and she has shown bits and pieces of promise.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	17/10	-
11/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	46/1	-
27/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	317/10	-
06/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	421/10	-
20/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	39/5	-
02/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	43/10	-

Gunnemist

Jockey: Limber Flores Taboada Trainer: Horacio Barbaran Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 0008

9/1

Comment: Beaten eighth of nine in a maiden special weight on first outing for new trainer last Wednesday; makes limited appeal despite this looking a little easier than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	1089/10	-
29/06/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	451/5	-
04/05/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	471/5	-
22/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	76/1	-

Snowbird

Jockey: Jose Davila Trainer: Sara Stanoszek Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 4-57424

16/1

Comment: Grade looks suitable and has kicked on in her last couple of races; split a number of these rivals in a maiden claimer when beaten 8l in fourth ten days ago; one to consider as this doesn't look the strongest of heats and she's shown signs of promise here and there.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	277/10	-
09/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	77/5	-
17/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	227/10	-
08/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	51/2	-
27/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	382/5	-
04/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	102/5	-

Prettyrunner

Jockey: Alejandro Gomez Trainer: Louis DePasquale Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 7586

25/1

Comment: Attempting to get off the mark at the fifth time of asking (fifth her best finish so far); split a number of these rivals when sixth of eight ten days ago in a maiden claimer; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	1593/10	-
30/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	139/2	-
17/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	173/10	-
02/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	63/2	-

Bellafleet

Jockey: Joe Stokes Trainer: Gregory Viands Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 6-88878

33/1

Comment: Behind several of these over 6f here (maiden claimer) on debut for new trainer when last of eight ten days ago; gone ten races without a win and recent form hardly the most inspiring; may have to settle for supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	51/1	-
30/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	83/2	-
29/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	149/2	-
08/05/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	246/5	-
17/01/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	192/5	-
05/12/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	127/5	-

Mountaineer

02:05 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 5f 110y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: SHAKE IT BABY will be in the wings should the leaders go off too fast and has won over this C&D. Tattered Heart and Betsy Is The Code also warrant respect.

1st	1. Seems To Whisper	12/1
2nd	6. Betsy Is The Code	4/1
3rd	4. Tattered Heart	14/1

Favourite

5/6

The Isabel Astray

Jockey: Agustin Bracho Trainer: Alexis Lopez Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 76-621

5/6

Comment: Scored narrowly in a claimer (sloppy track) 14 days ago; successful three times from 12 career runs; she should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	17/10	-
23/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	12/5	-
23/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	57/2	-
18/08/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	57/5	-
24/04/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	194/5	-
22/03/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	63/10	-

2nd Favourite

3/1

Shake It Baby

Jockey: Edgar Paucar Trainer: Eddie Clouston Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 5-02721

3/1

Comment: Career record shows her ability to win (wins-runs record of 4-18); gained a just under 3l success in a claimer three weeks ago; arguably the one to beat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	4/5	-
04/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	7/5	-
23/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	47/10	-
01/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	10/1	-
27/01/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	29/5	-
28/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	43/10	-

Betsy Is The Code

Jockey: Brandon Whitacre Trainer: Carrol Langley Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 4-63421

4/1

Comment: Course specialist who has won five times here; narrow winner of a claimer last week; should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	16/5	-
09/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	29/10	-
16/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	5/2	-
20/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	9/10	-
07/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	7/1	-
26/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	39/10	-

Seems To Whisper

Jockey: Joe Stokes Trainer: Robert Scallan Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 6-22213

12/1

Comment: Finished third but only beaten 5l 29 days ago (muddy track) in a claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	69/10	-
04/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	21/10	-
20/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	24/5	-
05/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	12/5	-
21/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	184/5	-
19/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	309/10	-

Epicurean

Jockey: Limber Flores Taboada Trainer: Ricardo Hernandez Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 554334

12/1

Comment: Left backers at 8-11 frustrated when fourth over 6f here (claimer) on debut outing for new trainer two weeks ago; successful 13 times from 57 career runs; has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals so must be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	7/10	-
17/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	17/10	-
07/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	3/5	-
26/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	87/10	-
13/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	8/1	-
05/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	14/1	-

Tattered Heart

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Jay Bernardini Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 213324

14/1

Comment: Grade looks suitable; finished fourth but wasn't beaten too far (8l) over 6f here (claimer) three weeks ago; one to take seriously as shown she can win fairly recently and in off a lower claiming tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	157/10	-
25/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	19/10	-
12/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	5/2	-
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	3/2	-
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	3/5	-
02/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	14/5	-

Shelly The Rocket

Jockey: Maikol Vilchez Trainer: Robert Inman Age/Wt: 6/8-3 F: 6-41423

Comment: Has largely been consistent of late; was third of five, beaten 9l, ten days ago in a claimer; easy enough to swerve.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	127/10	-
10/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	91/2	-
25/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	129/10	-
05/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	67/10	-
21/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	3/1	-
20/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	123/5	-

Mountaineer

02:30 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: CHEROKEE CASTLE is thriving at present and her good career strike-rate is persuasive. Vintage Sparkle is an interesting candidate.

1st	6. Xhilaratingpurpose	20/1
2nd	2. Vintage Sparkle Fav	1/1
3rd	1. All Aboard	4/1

Favourite

1/1

Vintage Sparkle

Jockey: Luis Negron Trainer: Jose Silva Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 1-21114

1/1

Comment: Last C&D win was seven attempts back; failed to reward backers (4-5) when fourth two weeks ago in a starter allowance; has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals so by no means ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	4/5	-
29/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	3/10	-
18/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	29/10	-
13/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	19/10	-
21/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	71/5	-
19/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	9/2	-

2nd Favourite

2/1

Cherokee Castle

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Anthony Rideoutt Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 234311

2/1

Comment: On a hat-trick and resume shows that she is a proven winner (seeking a 11th career win); got the job done in a claimer by half a length (Charles Town, sloppy track) 12 days ago; she's worth a go as recent win points to her being able to handle class rise.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/2	-
22/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	4/1	-
24/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	13/10	-
26/04/25	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	153/5	-
18/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	13/2	-
30/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	3/1	-

All Aboard

Jockey: Brandon Whitacre Trainer: Toschia Spriggs Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 141143

4/1

Comment: Running consistently; on target three times in her last six outings; creditable third in a claimer (Charles Town) 27 days ago upped to 6½f.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	18/5	-
21/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	44/5	-
06/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	39/10	-
27/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	16/5	-
05/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	53/10	-
07/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	41/10	-

Here's A Quarter

Jockey: Maikol Vilchez Trainer: Melinda Sanders Age/Wt: 4/8-3 F: 156115

9/1

Comment: Last of five in a starter allowance (sloppy track) two weeks ago on debut for this trainer; useful at this level; likes this combination of C&D.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	49/10	-
02/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	1/10	-
02/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	1/5	-
18/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	48/5	-
21/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	1/2	-
01/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	1/2	-

Xhilaratingpurpose

Jockey: Ricardo Barrios Trainer: Randy Blackhurst Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 772443

20/1

Comment: Respectable effort here over 5½f (claimer, muddy track) last month on debut for this trainer; often been there or thereabouts lately; possible that there's no more in the locker.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	11/5	-
10/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	9/10	-
20/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	24/5	-
28/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	79/10	-
21/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	101/2	-
23/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	391/10	-

Mad Swann

Jockey: Bailey Weatherly Trainer: Robert Scallan Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 632585

25/1

Comment: Not the most consistent of horses lately; finished fifth but wasn't beaten too far (8l) over 5f here (claimer) 23 days ago; meeting some horses in good form and others make more appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	5/2	-
22/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	499/10	-
03/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	59/10	-
11/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	27/5	-
07/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	52/5	-
27/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	24/5	-

Castle Toy

Jockey: Michael Pagan Trainer: Toschia Spriggs Age/Wt: 5/8-1 F: 523322

Comment: Close up second over 4½f at Charles Town (claimer) behind Cherokee Castle (sloppy track) two weeks ago; has winning track form; has been fairly consistent this year; claiming tag now upped to $6.5k; has to be taken seriously if replicating most recent run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/2	-
07/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	29/10	-
08/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	26/5	-
02/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	2/5	-
31/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	9/5	-
11/01/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	5 / 10	6/1	-

Mountaineer

02:55 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: GHOST NATION is fancied for this. He could capitalise if the leaders go too fast and has proved he can get his head in front. Open Out and Great Faces are also respected.

1st	3. My Indy Fav	4/9
2nd	2. Open Out 2nd Fav	10/3
3rd	8. Distorted Limits	7/1

Favourite

4/9

My Indy

Jockey: Luis Negron Trainer: Jose Silva Age/Wt: 9/8-11 F: 542322

4/9

Comment: No reward for a string of creditable efforts of late and one-time smart performer; finished in front of two of these in a claimer when involved in the finish ten days ago; encouragement to be gleaned from latest effort so likely to be a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/5	-
10/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	21/10	-
30/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	31/10	-
15/04/25	Turf Paradise / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	13/5	-
04/03/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	5/2	-
10/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	11/10	-

2nd Favourite

10/3

Open Out

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Michelle Winters Age/Wt: 10/8-11 F: 57-684

10/3

Comment: Boasts a creditable five from 11 record at this track; not beaten too far when fourth here in a claimer last month; not dismissed as sights are lowered a bit reflected by lower claiming tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	727/10	-
04/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	483/5	-
25/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	699/10	-
12/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	431/10	-
29/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	127/5	-
11/10/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	179/10	-

Distorted Limits

Jockey: Brandon Whitacre Trainer: L Cox Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 35-624

7/1

Comment: Beaten 14l (fourth) last month splitting My Indy, Forloveofcountry and Scat Shack in a claimer; this is his grade and winner of seven races (6f-1m½f); should go close as shown some ability on occasion.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	69/5	-
11/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	58/5	-
26/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	59/2	-
09/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	141/5	-
12/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	177/10	-
23/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	129/5	-

Scat Shack

Jockey: Luis Tapara Trainer: Francisco Ramos Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 6-8765

8/1

Comment: Fifth of six beaten 16l over 1m½f here (claimer) three weeks ago; easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	17/1	-
30/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	29/1	-
11/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	531/10	-
02/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	57/1	-
29/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	567/10	-
15/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	127/10	-

Skycraft

Jockey: Jose Davila Trainer: Sara Stanoszek Age/Wt: 10/8-11 F: 44-565

33/1

Comment: Held in fifth in a claimer on debut for this handler when behind two of these ten days ago; may have reached limits of his ability; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and not hard to look elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	309/10	-
11/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	567/10	-
04/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	201/10	-
03/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	569/10	-
07/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	847/10	-
28/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	206/5	-

Great Faces

Jockey: Maikol Vilchez Trainer: Mikhail Carmichael Age/Wt: 8/8-6 F: 567-56

Comment: Far from disgraced (beaten 3½l) at Tampa Bay Downs five months ago in a claimer; smart performer at one stage and has been consistent of late; returns from an absence here; considered as recent performance was encouraging and in off a lower claiming tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	112/5	-
22/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	57/5	-
22/11/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	343/20	-
15/10/24	Fort Erie / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	251/20	-
24/09/24	Fort Erie / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	17/5	-
31/08/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	11/1	-

Forloveofcountry

Jockey: Joam Toledo Trainer: Stephen Murtough Age/Wt: 9/8-11 F: 0-34544

Comment: Comfortably beaten finishing fourth in a claimer ten days ago; form could be levelling off; probably unlikely to trouble the principals as now looks to be past his prime.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	153/10	-
10/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	223/10	-
30/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	633/10	-
11/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	367/10	-
04/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	71/10	-
28/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	181/10	-

Ghost Nation

Jockey: Antioco Murgia Trainer: Pavel Matejka Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 4-85414

Comment: Favourite when last of four 12 days ago (Belterra Park) in a claimer; has arguably shown improved form the last twice and useful at this level; tag has been dropped to $4k; in with a big shout given there is limited recent form on offer in this race and has proved he knows how to win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/07/25	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	3/10	-
13/06/25	Belterra Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	7/10	-
08/05/25	Belterra Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	3/10	-
13/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	1097/50	-
06/03/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	1461/100	-
22/12/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 11	1217/100	-

War Novel

Jockey: Alejandro Gomez Trainer: Eddie Clouston Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 11765-

Comment: Beaten 33l (Mahoning Valley, muddy track) in December in a claimer; returns from a layoff; drops to a $4k tag from $5k; makes limited appeal as no longer in his pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	39/5	-
18/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	51/10	-
03/08/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	97/10	-
08/06/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	9/5	-
18/05/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/5	-
24/04/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	8/5	-