Thistledown

17:50

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: INSIDE STUNT is strongly fancied to prevail. He could capitalise if the leaders go too fast and has won twice over this C&D.

Ian Glass

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Kim Puhl Age/Wt: 9/8-9 F: 64421

Comment: Winning form over C&D; very useful in his prime; successful by just under 4l in an optional claimer five weeks ago; looks likely to go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	31/10	-
08/05/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	28/5	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	33/10	-
13/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	83/10	-
22/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	84/5	-
08/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 11	457/10	-

Aye Aye Sir

Jockey: Roberto Perez Trainer: Richard Rettele Age/Wt: 8/8-7 F: 6-62

Comment: Didn't run badly when 12-1 runner-up where just ahead of Mr. Penny Pincher (muddy track) last month in a claimer; a winner over this C&D; his best looks to be behind him and others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	62/5	-
30/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	9/1	-
11/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	27/10	-
22/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	17/5	-
24/07/24	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	10/1	-
10/07/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	17/10	-

Mr. Penny Pincher

Jockey: Ricardo Feliciano Trainer: Anthony Rini Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 81-325

Comment: Unable to land a blow in fifth in a claimer behind Aye Aye Sir, on his debut for new trainer (muddy track) 14 days ago; this line-up contains some strong opposition so not easy to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	41/10	-
31/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	62/5	-
04/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	107/10	-
27/11/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	22/5	-
05/10/24	Meadowlands / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	128/5	-
19/07/24	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	2/5	-

Inside Stunt

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Nestor Rivera Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 312112

Comment: Likes this combination of C&D; couldn't quite get the job done when 1-2 runner-up over 6f here (optional claimer) behind Ian Glass 34 days ago; peak figure in the past year is the best in the field so is a leading player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	1/2	-
08/05/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	6/5	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/10	-
05/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	31/10	-
20/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	4/5	-
10/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	111/10	-

Logico

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Jeffrey Radosevich Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 2-62123

Comment: Consistent performer and performed at a higher level than this in his peak; not beaten too far (just over 3l) when behind the reopposing Inside Stunt in an optional claimer two months ago; capable of making an impact if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success - goes well fresh.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	3/2	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	16/5	-
01/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	13/10	-
13/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	23/10	-
27/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	17/10	-
28/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	5/2	-

Notorious Sixohtwo

Jockey: Miguel Martinez Trainer: Johanna Urieta Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 121242

Comment: Normally pretty consistent; has winning form at this track; a close second in an optional claimer last month.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	11/5	-
08/05/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	5/1	-
11/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	4/5	-
30/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	19/10	-
20/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	27/10	-
10/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	9/10	-

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2nd Favourite

Thistledown

18:20

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: DIVINE FASHION is top of the list. She likes to stalk the early speed and ran with credit last time, while Sacred Connection and Magic Palace should also be on the premises.

Divine Fashion

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Nestor Rivera Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 66233

Comment: Finished third beaten three-quarters of a length 14 days ago in a claimer; has managed 18 wins from 45 career runs and consistent lately; moves down to an easier grade (in for $12.5k); big player if building on last performance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	91/10	-
28/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	53/10	-
03/05/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	69/10	-
08/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	223/10	-
05/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	21/2	-
03/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	9/5	-

Wicca Wisdom

Jockey: Irwin Rosendo Trainer: Johanna Urieta Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 134736

Comment: Last of six last month when dropped to 6f in an optional claimer; is a multiple winner this year; now down in class (in for $12.5k from $16k); makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	351/10	-
28/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	13/2	-
03/05/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	61/5	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	16/5	-
24/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	1/2	-
28/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	11/10	-

Bank Buster

Jockey: Yan Aviles Trainer: Saul Morales Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 55113-

Comment: Has winning C&D form to her name; not disgraced in third in a starter allowance (Mahoning Valley) in December; returns from a layoff; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	7/2	-
05/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	78/5	-
19/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	43/5	-
19/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	9/5	-
22/06/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	57/10	-
27/05/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	23/5	-

Magic Palace

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Raquel Castro Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 5654

Comment: Has scored over C&D; she meets the required standard ability wise; not disgraced when fourth last month (dropped to 6f) in a claimer; interesting as likely to benefit from return to this trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	256/5	-
22/05/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	187/5	-
03/05/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	113/5	-
01/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	217/10	-
04/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	88/5	-
23/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	89/10	-

Sacred Connection

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Ricardo Bailey Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 61525

Comment: A winner over C&D; beaten 14l in fifth in an optional claimer last Monday; she has a shout if reproducing the form of her most recent success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/06/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	73/10	-
03/06/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	29/10	-
03/05/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	77/10	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	57/10	-
09/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	11/1	-
30/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	3/5	-

Cleomenes

Jockey: Hector Berrios Trainer: Johanna Urieta Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 8-262

Comment: Not disgraced when runner-up at 16-1 in a claimer five weeks ago; claiming value now rises to $12.5k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	84/5	-
20/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	37/2	-
24/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	12/1	-
27/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	114/5	-
07/12/24	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	311/20	-
17/11/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	1051/20	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Thistledown

18:50

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: STAY THIRSTY AMIGO is a strong fancy. He has winning C&D form to his name and can rebound from a modest last run. Capture Mi can give the selection most to think about.

Aura Of Gold

Jockey: Yan Aviles Trainer: Rodrigo Madrigal Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 526631

Comment: Successful by 2l last month in a claimer; in with a shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	13/5	-
17/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	47/10	-
24/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	9/1	-
17/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	19/5	-
13/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	4/1	-
28/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	31/5	-

Little Vaquero

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Donaciano Gonzalez Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 376134

Comment: Has got his head in front twice this year; has won at this course; posted respectable effort when beaten 5l here over 5½f (claimer) three weeks ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	139/10	-
02/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	231/10	-
05/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	27/10	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	10/1	-
10/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	117/10	-
26/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	43/5	-

Capture Mi

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Manuel Vlaun Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 343211

Comment: On a hat-trick and knows how to win here; successful by 2l last month in a claimer; peak figure in the past year is the best in the field so should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	39/10	-
17/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/5	-
30/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	19/2	-
01/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	97/10	-
17/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	37/10	-
26/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	33/5	-

Stay Thirsty Amigo

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Jeffrey Radosevich Age/Wt: 8/8-7 F: 62-535

Comment: One-time useful operator and a prolific C&D winner; not beaten too far when fifth here 22 days ago in a claimer; form of the yard is a plus; could be hard to beat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	49/10	-
20/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	39/5	-
29/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	11/5	-
09/10/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	15/2	-
12/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	69/10	-
29/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	33/10	-

Charger

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Ivan Calderon Age/Wt: 7/8-9 F: 51P15

Comment: Smart performer at one stage and can be a player at this level; finished just behind Little Vaquero when fifth over 5½f here (claimer) last month; one to be interested in.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	36/5	-
26/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	17/2	-
08/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	P / 5	7/1	-
31/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	9/1	-
06/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	131/10	-
29/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	44/5	-

Mr Laoban

Jockey: Roberto Perez Trainer: Emily Szczepanski Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 2144-

Comment: Has winning track form; has hit the frame in several recent runs; finished fourth but wasn't beaten too far (6l, Mahoning Valley, sloppy track) in December in a claimer; returns from a layoff here; claiming tag drops to $5k (from $8k); others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	41/2	-
14/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	99/10	-
23/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	53/10	-
24/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	11/10	-
05/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	21/10	-
13/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	15/2	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Thistledown

19:20

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: TIZ RUDDY BEN gets a firm vote. He looks set to capitalise if the leaders go too fast and he knows how to win, while Classic Richie and A Bit Of Captain are also respected.

Golden Al

Jockey: Kirsten Swan Trainer: Kirsten Swan Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 86-74

Comment: Not disgraced when fourth of seven on debut for this handler 50 days ago in a claimer; been generally quiet since successful in a maiden claimer at Charles Town in November; now moved up in the grades (in for $12.5k); makes limited appeal as has not been seen doing much trackwork recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	203/10	-
03/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	127/10	-
20/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	649/10	-
08/12/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	301/5	-
30/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	72/5	-
16/11/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	16/5	-

A Bit Of Captain

Jockey: Luis Gonzalez Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 58343

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten 9l) upped to 1m last month in a claimer; claiming tag rises from $7.5k last time; could be in the mix with return to this trip a plus.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	83/10	-
17/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	63/10	-
23/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	18/5	-
05/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	12/1	-
24/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	85/2	-
24/07/24	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	71/10	-

Viva Victory

Jockey: Roberto Perez Trainer: Megan Reust Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 5-92

Comment: Outran 18-1 odds when a close runner-up over 6f here (claimer) on first run for current trainer last month; claiming value rises from $7.5k last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	86/5	-
11/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	57/2	-
28/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	244/5	-
23/08/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	853/10	-
02/08/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	326/5	-
21/07/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	721/10	-

Tiz Ruddy Ben

Jockey: Irwin Rosendo Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 2155-

Comment: Beaten a fair way when fifth (Gulfstream Park) in December in a claimer; layoff to overcome; respected as shown he can get his head in front and best speed figure over the past year reads well comparatively.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	61/5	-
28/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	47/10	-
09/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	39/10	-
13/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	61/10	-
04/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	232/5	-
31/08/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	123/10	-

Heart Of An Angel

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Richard Rettele Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 10-34

Comment: He can be competitive at this level; not far behind A Bit Of Captain when fourth over 1m here (claimer) three weeks ago; down in trip here; now moved up in the grades (in for $12.5k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	157/10	-
17/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	17/2	-
14/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	109/2	-
21/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	61/5	-
27/08/24	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/10	-
05/08/24	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	8/5	-

Classic Richie

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Andrew Tumblin Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 762345

Comment: Last of five in an allowance race last month; shown signs of promise here and there and has to be high on list.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	7/1	-
13/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	92/5	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	77/5	-
08/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	63/10	-
27/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	209/10	-
08/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	119/10	-

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2nd Favourite

Thistledown

19:50

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SWEET AS SIN has winning C&D form to his name and the abundance of pace up front enhances his claims. Without Objection and Willtorun are also of interest.

Saint Goar

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Julie Pappada Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 41-133

Comment: Quality operator at his peak and consistent performer; solid effort when beaten 2l to finish third 28 days ago at Presque Isle Downs in an allowance optional claimer; prospects.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	48/5	-
05/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	8/5	-
10/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	63/5	-
15/07/24	Presque Isle Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	12/5	-
01/07/24	Presque Isle Downs / Stakes / F	-	4 / 6	191/10	-
10/06/24	Presque Isle Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	67/10	-

Statesboro

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Michelle Winters Age/Wt: 9/8-7 F: 75-

Comment: Not disgraced when fifth (Mahoning Valley) in November in an allowance optional claimer; course specialist who has won four times here and proven that he knows how to get his head in front (seeking a 13th win); returns from a layoff; concern he might not be fully tuned up so not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	65/2	-
11/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	81/5	-
01/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	2114/25	-
13/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	76/5	-
24/07/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	57/10	-
03/07/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	31/2	-

Sweet As Sin

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Kim Puhl Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 817131

Comment: Successful by a short head to claim second C&D win last month; thriving of late with form figures in the last six races of 817131; has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals so is a big player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	17/10	-
17/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	12/5	-
06/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	7/10	-
06/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	43/2	-
08/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	17/2	-
16/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	51/5	-

Stormin'unclejack

Jockey: Noel Vigil Trainer: Rodney Faulkner Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 57-43

Comment: His tally of C&D wins stands at three; respectable effort finishing third (beaten 1½l) three weeks ago in an allowance race; this looks a big ask as now looks to be past his prime.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	104/5	-
30/05/25	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	109/5	-
08/10/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	44/5	-
11/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	17/5	-
20/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	8/1	-
22/05/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	27/10	-

Without Objection

Jockey: Luis Gonzalez Trainer: Kim Puhl Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 2131

Comment: C&D winner including when successful by just over 3l 46 days ago; flourishing at present (last six form figures of 132131); should be thereabouts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	7/5	-
06/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming, Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	52/5	-
23/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	26/5	-
28/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	32/5	-
16/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	7/1	-
31/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	23/2	-

Willtorun

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Timothy Hamm Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 5-21566

Comment: Last of six in a claimer at Churchill Downs on debut for this trainer 46 days ago; he meets the required standard ability wise; could be in the mix if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	271/25	-
12/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	739/50	-
24/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	26/5	-
30/01/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	11/5	-
05/01/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	7/5	-
30/11/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	19/10	-

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2nd Favourite

Thistledown

20:20

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: VINNY AND LEO is a confident pick. He takes the eye from a recent form perspective (scored last time) and has won twice over this C&D.

Rule It

Jockey: Noel Vigil Trainer: Enrique Lopez Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 58244

Comment: Fourth beaten 12l 14 days ago (muddy track) in a claimer; infrequent winner and possible that there's no more in the locker; this looks a fair heat so very difficult to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	52/5	-
22/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	46/5	-
21/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	159/5	-
05/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	52/5	-
04/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	391/10	-
14/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	429/10	-

Photo Hop

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Jabdiel Castillo Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 21665

Comment: Unable to land a blow when fifth of seven in a claimer (muddy track) last month; passed over with several rivals in good nick.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
27/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	8/5	-

Vinny And Leo

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Jeffrey Radosevich Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 12-351

Comment: Recorded second C&D win last month; on target twice in his last five outings; big chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	21/10	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	109/10	-
08/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	46/5	-
30/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	29/5	-
10/09/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	6/1	-
15/08/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 5	7/10	-

Riesenberg

Jockey: Anthony Nunez Trainer: John Cannon Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 206112

Comment: Second, beaten 8l, in a claimer where just ahead of Rule It (sloppy track) six weeks ago; successful twice in his last three starts; this C&D holds no fears; has to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	7/5	-
24/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	12/5	-
02/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	26/5	-
05/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	383/25	-
13/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	29/5	-
24/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	719/50	-

Coastertothemoon

Jockey: Miguel Martinez Trainer: Johanna Urieta Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 841472

Comment: A respectable second of seven in a claimer just ahead of Photo Hop upped to this distance four weeks ago; a previous winner here; claiming tag drops to $7.5k (from $12.5k); should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	7/2	-
19/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	331/10	-
06/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	109/5	-
23/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	17/10	-
19/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	137/10	-
19/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	25/2	-

Improbable First

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Michael Rone Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 999412

Comment: Finished ahead of two of these rivals in a claimer (muddy track) when on the premises, finishing runner-up at 4-1 upped to this trip last month; has won previously at this course; in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	41/10	-
13/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	26/5	-
23/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	197/10	-
06/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	727/10	-
14/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	949/10	-
17/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	681/10	-

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Thistledown

20:50

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: FAIR AND SQUARE is a strong pick. He can enhance his C&D record and the make-up of this race should suit a horse who likes to stalk the early speed.

John's Rock

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Caryn Vecchio Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 233254

Comment: Has a C&D record of three wins from ten starts; not disgraced in fourth in an allowance optional claimer last month, behind Fair And Square; competitive shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	111/10	-
26/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	13/10	-
30/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	23/10	-
25/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	27/10	-
13/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	8/5	-
23/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	19/10	-

Carillo

Jockey: Luis Gonzalez Trainer: Valerie Shanyfelt Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 1235-3

Comment: Five wins over course and distance and consistent lately; beaten just over 2l 37 days ago when sent off 16-1 in an allowance race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	153/10	-
25/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	127/10	-
28/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	10/1	-
11/10/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	9/2	-
18/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	59/10	-
27/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	19/10	-

Thru The Vine

Jockey: Mauro Cedillo Trainer: Gary Johnson Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 222244

Comment: Has winning form over this course and distance on the CV; fair effort (beaten just under 4l) over 6f here (allowance race) last month; not been able to get his head in front lately so not one to rely on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	27/5	-
26/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	11/2	-
05/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	18/5	-
26/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	19/10	-
05/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	91/10	-
08/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	153/10	-

Tantrum

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Timothy Hamm Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 531-39

Comment: Beaten a long way over 1m½f at Belterra Park (stakes) last month; admirable career strike-rate (nine from 33 to date) and knows this place inside out (five course wins); is a player now down in grade.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Belterra Park / Stakes / F	-	9 / 9	203/10	-
05/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	19/10	-
25/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	1/1	-
26/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	3 / 12	49/2	-
10/08/24	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	5 / 10	1/5	-
15/07/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	57/5	-

I Wanna Win

Jockey: Ricardo Mejias Trainer: James Jackson Age/Wt: 9/8-11 F: 37-562

Comment: Five wins over course and distance; just denied when favourite in a claimer upped to this distance last month.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	1/1	-
14/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	141/10	-
30/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	33/5	-
26/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	7 / 12	261/10	-
10/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	16/5	-
10/08/24	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	3 / 10	147/10	-

Fair And Square

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Timothy Hamm Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 62-62

Comment: Went close when runner-up in an allowance optional claimer, finished ahead of John's Rock last month; a C&D winner; ran well in a stakes in October; much respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	73/10	-
16/05/25	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	49/10	-
26/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	2 / 12	23/10	-
25/09/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	197/25	-
10/08/24	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	1 / 10	1/5	-
15/07/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	9/10	-

Tatanka

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Nestor Rivera Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 388322

Comment: Resume shows that he is a proven winner (seeking a eighth career win); often been there or thereabouts lately; favourite and just came up short last month at Belterra Park in an allowance race; the Nestor Rivera outfit is running hot currently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	9/10	-
21/05/25	Presque Isle Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	59/10	-
05/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	61/10	-
11/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	46/5	-
15/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	671/20	-
26/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	453/50	-

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Thistledown

21:20

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: DIVINE EMPIRE rates a strong recommendation. He will find this distance to his liking and could benefit if the front runners set off too quick.

Lt's Jacknthebox

Jockey: Edgar Paucar Trainer: Donaciano Gonzalez Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 345335

Comment: Beaten a fair way when fifth last month behind Divine Empire, in a claimer; he can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	229/10	-
21/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	21/5	-
11/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	87/10	-
05/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	169/10	-
27/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	5/1	-
20/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	79/10	-

Reason To Believe

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Johanna Urieta Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 7-15556

Comment: Respectable effort finishing sixth (beaten 5l) in a claimer when separating a number of reopposing rivals (broke slowly at the start) last month; more than capable if on song so warrants consideration.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	67/5	-
17/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	107/10	-
24/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	101/5	-
28/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	63/10	-
30/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	191/10	-
12/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	11/5	-

Net Worth

Jockey: Kirsten Swan Trainer: Kirsten Swan Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 346-65

Comment: Split a number of these rivals here over 6f (claimer) posting a respectable effort to finish fifth last month; managed just one success in his career to date.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	453/10	-
13/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	73/10	-
31/07/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	587/10	-
20/07/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	201/5	-
29/06/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	423/5	-
14/06/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	841/10	-

Divine Empire

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Michael Rone Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 532162

Comment: Solid effort when beaten 3½l to finish runner-up in a claimer with Lt's Jacknthebox just behind last month; the stable is going well; leading claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/10	-
03/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	36/5	-
09/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	3/5	-
20/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 5	13/10	-
01/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	23/10	-
26/01/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	34/5	-

Breeze The Bayou

Jockey: Yan Aviles Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 623127

Comment: Finished behind three of these rivals over 6f here (claimer) when seventh of eight three weeks ago; he can be competitive at this level; looks likely to be involved as shown he can get his head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	2/1	-
23/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	53/10	-
01/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	1/2	-
12/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	6/5	-
11/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	17/10	-
03/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	11/1	-

Thisisridiculous

Jockey: Hector Berrios Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 455721

Comment: Has displayed improved form on last two starts; gained a just over 2l success in a maiden claimer when breaking his duck three weeks ago; must be high on list.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	19/10	-
22/05/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	31/5	-
24/04/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	65/2	-
01/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	59/10	-
12/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	19/5	-
11/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	5/2	-

C C's Clear Creek

Jockey: Mauro Cedillo Trainer: Robin Schuster Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 454724

Comment: Solid effort when beaten just under 4l to finish fourth here over 6f (claimer) three weeks ago; a previous winner here; no longer appears to be improving; been struggling to get his head in front recently so is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	159/10	-
21/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	109/10	-
23/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	509/10	-
11/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	37/2	-
27/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	273/5	-
10/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	187/10	-

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