Mountaineer

00:00 - RESULT

Runners: 8

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: WEEKEND CONCERTO has shown a liking for this course and distance and the likely strong pace up front is a plus. Ferrari Kid and Nolongerahobby should also be on the premises.

Yardman

Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 5-33535

Comment: Winner of three starts (range of trips from 6f to 1m½f) but possible that there's no more in the locker; far from disgraced (beaten just under 3l) at Presque Isle Downs over 1m½f (claimer) 15 days ago; claiming tag drops from $5k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/09/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	61/10	-
01/09/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	7/1	-
13/08/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	463/10	-
09/07/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	24/5	-
23/06/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	56/5	-
20/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	177/10	-

Ferrari Kid

Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 1325

Comment: Last of five in a starter allowance at Timonium (bumped at the start) two weeks ago; useful in this grade; booking of Joe Stokes takes the eye; finished second at Mountaineer Park three starts ago and too soon to write him off; definite chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/09/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	-	-	-
01/09/25	Timonium / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	68/5	-
13/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	1/1	-
06/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	27/10	-
29/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	51/10	-
11/06/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	111/5	-

Crafty Conquest

Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 9-86397

Comment: Could be at the extent of his ability; beaten 13l when seventh of nine 15 days ago in a claimer; others have more pressing claims as now looks to be past his prime.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	21/5	-
29/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	151/10	-
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	-

Nolongerahobby

Age/Wt: 9/8-11 F: 123457

Comment: Seventh of eight beaten 12l last month on his first start for this trainer in a claimer; useful at this level and has won six races (5½f-1m½f); should be thereabouts if replicating the best of his form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	26/5	-
13/07/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	22/5	-
06/07/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	1/2	-
14/06/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	3/1	-
31/05/25	Canterbury Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	22/5	-
24/05/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	7/1	-

Christensen

Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 413575

Comment: Unable to land a blow in fifth last month at Gulfstream Park in a claimer; now down in class (in for $4k from $10k); others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/08/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	46/1	-
19/07/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	141/5	-
28/06/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	183/10	-
07/06/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	124/5	-
09/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	18/5	-
13/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	14/5	-

Bahama Channel

Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 477632

Comment: Not beaten far when runner-up in a claimer last month; may have reached limits of his ability; others more likely as no longer in his pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	67/10	-
30/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	323/10	-
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	-

Sage Runner

Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 423311

Comment: Got home in front by 1½l six weeks ago on debut outing for new trainer in a claimer; now a lower claiming tag ($4k from $6.5k) so down in class; can be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	21/5	-
30/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	9/10	-
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	-

Birth of Cool

Age/Wt: 6/8-4 F: 071672

Comment: Much better display 14 days ago when close second behind Weekend Concerto in a claimer; has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals so should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	33/10	-
25/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	9/2	-
09/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	13/10	-
05/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	4/5	-
20/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	39/5	-
08/04/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	231/10	-

Weekend Concerto

Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 111551

Comment: Gained narrow success in a claimer two weeks ago; resume shows that he is a proven winner (seeking a seventh career win); he's a serious player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	9/5	-
20/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	21/5	-
07/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	33/5	-
09/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	11/10	-
04/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1/1	-
19/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	9/5	-

Uncaptured Boy

Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 718675

Comment: Unable to land a blow in fifth in a claimer last month upped to 6f; this is his grade; class dropper as runs for a $4k tag here; knows how to win so one to watch out for.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	91/10	-
10/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	227/10	-
24/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	91/10	-
23/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	23/5	-
02/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	37/10	-
01/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	137/5	-

Mountaineer

00:25 - RESULT

Runners: 8

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SNOWSTORM is expected to get the job done. He finished ahead of Junior Chief and Ijamsville when last seen and ran with credit last time.

Legendary Star

Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 5386-9

Comment: Finished last of nine at Mahoning Valley over 5½f (maiden special weight) in January; some promise; closest he has come to winning after seven starts was a second; returns from a layoff; possibilities now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer and he has posted some fair efforts in defeat in the past.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	9 / 9	618/5	-
11/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 7	191/5	-
28/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	8 / 9	162/5	-
07/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 8	7/5	-
24/09/24	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 6	81/10	-
12/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 10	169/5	-

Bosley

Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 794552

Comment: Appears to be on the upgrade judged on two most recent runs; beaten three-quarters of a length faring better than previously finished just ahead of Tear It Up over 7½f (maiden claimer) last month; form of the trainer is a plus; is a player as recent effort was encouraging and latest speed figure suggests he can mix it with these despite the higher tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	9/1	-
13/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	179/10	-
28/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 7	951/10	-
08/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 10	689/5	-
25/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	9 / 9	177/5	-
01/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 10	59/1	-

Diferencia

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 7-4809

Comment: Best she's managed so far is fourth from five career starts; finished ninth of 12 at Belterra Park over 1m½f (maiden special weight) on debut for this handler three months ago; she is the only female runner; should be thereabouts as her jockey has an impressive record from low draws over this C&D and has been on the scene in the recent past.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Belterra Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	9 / 12	67/10	-
05/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	10 / 12	1/1	-
02/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	8 / 9	41/5	-
02/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 8	21/5	-
07/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 12	363/50	-

Tear It Up

Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 008-P4

Comment: Not far behind Bosley when fourth last month in a maiden claimer; not had much racing; deeper waters here (in for $25k here, $12.5k tag last time); makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	41/2	-
29/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	P / 9	223/10	-
16/06/24	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	327/10	-
24/05/24	Pimlico / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	12 / 12	231/10	-
09/03/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	11 / 11	313/10	-

Decorated Warrior

Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 67

Comment: Not had much racing - third outing here; close up behind Junior Chief when seventh in a maiden special weight, showing early speed to lead from a wide draw last month upped to this distance; first attempt in claiming company; readily passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
24/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 8	73/2	-
28/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	6 / 7	309/10	-

Junior Chief

Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 466454

Comment: Split Snowstorm and Ijamsville in a maiden claimer two weeks ago; notable jockey booking; he should go close if replicating most recent run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	46/5	-
24/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	53/1	-
29/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 9	311/10	-
15/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 8	233/10	-
08/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 7	47/5	-
22/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 9	38/1	-

Noble Gem

Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 64-282

Comment: Signs of improvement on last two runs; finished in front of Junior Chief and Tear It Up in a maiden special weight when better was expected (went off 5-4) 49 days ago; should be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 9	13/10	-
17/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	8 / 11	87/10	-
24/06/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	143/10	-
16/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	279/10	-
03/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 6	37/5	-
04/09/24	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 9	633/10	-

Ijamsville

Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 807-46

Comment: Finished sixth, beaten a fair way in a maiden claimer two weeks ago; lightly raced but yet to get off the mark in five attempts (fourth his best finish); hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	57/10	-
13/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	29/5	-
15/06/24	Laurel Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 12	811/10	-
26/05/24	Pimlico / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	11 / 12	347/10	-
06/03/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	63/5	-

Snowstorm

Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 468242

Comment: Seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice; beaten a head upped to this trip where he had two of these rivals behind two weeks ago in a maiden claimer; should have every chance if confirming promise shown last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	11/2	-
19/08/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	36/5	-
05/08/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 5	11/2	-
16/07/25	Finger Lakes / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	8 / 8	175/4	-
08/07/25	Finger Lakes / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 6	111/10	-
04/06/25	Finger Lakes / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 8	119/5	-

Mountaineer

00:50 - RESULT

Runners: 7

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: CLOCKSTRIKESTWELVE is hard to look beyond. She could cash in if the leaders go too fast. Saweetie Girl and Lady Mosler should also be taken seriously.

Lady Mosler

Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 470118

Comment: Last of eight six weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; a winner over this C&D; she meets the required standard ability wise; claiming value now drops to $4k; could be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	133/10	-
22/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	19/2	-
01/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	37/10	-
25/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	113/10	-
02/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	106/5	-
06/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	24/5	-

Clockstrikestwelve

Age/Wt: 9/8-11 F: 24466-

Comment: Was sixth of nine, beaten 6l, at Colonial Downs last July in an optional claimer; successful eight times from 55 career starts (6½f-1m½f); not seen for some time now; should be involved as has bits and pieces of decent form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/24	Colonial Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	51/2	-
29/06/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	24/1	-
01/06/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	76/5	-
19/04/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	51/5	-
10/02/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	107/20	-
18/01/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	11/2	-

Hurricain Hunter

Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 6-4345

Comment: Unable to land a blow when fifth of seven last month on debut outing for new trainer in a claimer; has winning form at this track; claiming value now drops to $4k; others appeal more as no longer in her pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	33/10	-
24/07/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	28/5	-
02/07/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	52/5	-
08/06/25	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	96/5	-
27/12/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	49/10	-
30/11/24	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	39/10	-

Machen Reigns

Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 336526

Comment: Beaten 13l when sixth of seven over 6f here (allowance optional claimer) last Monday; track has proven suitable before; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	457/10	-
19/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	396/5	-
06/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	219/10	-
07/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	93/5	-
23/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	16/5	-
27/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	9/2	-

Refugiada

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 412735

Comment: This is her grade; not disgraced when fifth of seven three weeks ago in a claimer; can figure if replicating the best of her form and she didn't get much luck in running last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	29/10	-
18/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	131/10	-
29/07/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	6/1	-
07/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/10	-
27/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	51/10	-
02/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	7/2	-

Lock It Down

Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 492245

Comment: Held when fifth beaten 8l nine days ago in a claimer; now looks to be past her prime and may be vulnerable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	31/5	-
19/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	28/5	-
25/05/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	3/2	-
03/05/25	Turf Paradise / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	2/5	-
25/03/25	Turf Paradise / Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	51/10	-
22/02/25	Turf Paradise / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	7/5	-

Saweetie Girl

Age/Wt: 5/8-4 F: 686243

Comment: Good effort when close up in a claimer a week ago; in for a $4k tag so down in class ($12.5k last time); she should go close given there's a paucity of good recent form on offer in this contest and her latest effort was promising.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	7/2	-
01/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	11/2	-
17/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	283/10	-
27/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	136/5	-
13/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	77/2	-
28/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	771/10	-

Raise the Praise

Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 766766

Comment: Perhaps looks to have to reached her ceiling and has usually offered little in recent outings; comfortably beaten into sixth when close behind Lock It Down in a claimer nine days ago; others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	93/1	-
20/08/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	221/5	-
05/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	183/5	-
28/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	433/5	-
16/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	29/1	-
22/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	54/5	-

Skys Image

Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 241146

Comment: Not far behind Hurricain Hunter when sixth here over 1m (claimer) last month; has chalked up three wins from her last seven; she can be competitive at this level; calmer waters here (in for $4k, $6.5k tag last time); can't be ruled out as was a bit unlucky last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	35/2	-
29/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	43/10	-
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	-

Mountaineer

01:15 - RESULT

Runners: 7

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: BEST CHANCE YET has a clear chance if excused an unimpressive latest run and a good pace up front will help him. Cascabel and Super Lino must be on the shortlist.

Super Lino

Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 3-2231

Comment: Best form so far in last two starts; opened account at the fifth time of asking over 4½f at Charles Town (maiden claimer, muddy track) when winning by just under 2l 12 days ago; can be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/09/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	3/5	-
21/08/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	39/10	-
24/07/25	Charles Town / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	5/2	-
26/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	43/5	-
15/08/24	Penn National / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 4	8/5	-

Blanton

Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 382/24

Comment: Beaten 8l (fourth) in a claimer 21 days ago; seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice and far from exposed; not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	41/10	-
05/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	68/5	-
04/12/23	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 9	7/10	-
24/02/23	Turfway Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	8 / 11	319/25	-
03/02/23	Turfway Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	277/100	-
21/01/23	Turfway Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	151/20	-

Cascabel

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 145655

Comment: Creditable fifth in a claimer 13 days ago; warrants consideration despite being up in class and shown he can get his head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	6/1	-
25/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	5/2	-
26/07/25	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	771/10	-
14/06/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	172/5	-
17/05/25	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	129/10	-
03/05/25	Turf Paradise / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	47/10	-

Best Chance Yet

Age/Wt: 9/8-11 F: 667/37

Comment: Seventh beaten 10l 13 days ago (bumped at the start) in an allowance optional claimer; useful at this level and not had much racing; warrants plenty of respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	353/10	-
12/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	302/5	-
06/11/22	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	24/1	-
05/09/22	Colonial Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	149/10	-
22/08/22	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	22/5	-
02/08/22	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	28/5	-

Tapintoyourbeer

Age/Wt: 6/8-4 F: 20-904

Comment: Respectable effort finishing fourth (beaten just under 2l, dropped back to this distance) on first outing for new trainer 13 days ago when ahead of Cascabel and Monje Solaia in a claimer; has lacked consistency of late; not hard to look beyond him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	21/1	-
28/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	1007/10	-
28/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	371/5	-
14/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	83/5	-
11/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	119/10	-
25/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	23/5	-

Monje Solaia

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 344626

Comment: Fair effort when beaten just over 3l, finishing sixth of seven 13 days ago in a claimer; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	17/5	-
25/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	157/5	-
12/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	74/1	-
31/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	147/2	-
16/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	43/1	-
02/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	22/1	-

My Balboa

Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 7-7336

Comment: Last of six over 6f here (allowance optional claimer) nine days ago; a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 3-13; first attempt at turf.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	16/5	-
14/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	31/10	-
10/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	271/5	-
10/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	149/5	-
30/03/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	17/5	-
01/03/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	11/10	-

Moment in the Dark

Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 63690-

Comment: Last of 12 in an allowance race at Mahoning Valley (muddy track) in December; sole victory becoming a distant memory but has proven competitive in a race of this nature; first attempt at turf.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	12 / 12	697/10	-
11/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	179/10	-
21/05/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	91/2	-
01/05/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	193/10	-
27/03/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	24/5	-
13/03/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	3/1	-

Mountaineer

01:40 - RESULT

Runners: 7

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: PAX A PUNCH is expected to get the job done. He will be in the wings should the leaders go off too fast, while Narizon and Sword Of Damocles are more names to consider.

Sword of Damocles

Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 72316-

Comment: Has won over C&D; useful at this level; not beaten that far in sixth (8l) last October in an allowance optional claimer; returns from a layoff here; stable going well a plus; no surprise to see him go well if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	119/10	-
21/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	3/10	-
31/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	33/10	-
15/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	3/10	-
24/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	27/10	-
17/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	72/5	-

Narizon

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 1-6247

Comment: Last of seven two weeks ago in a claimer; possesses winning form at this track; claiming value now drops to $4k; knows how to win so should be thereabouts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	57/10	-
05/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	3/1	-
03/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	18/5	-
26/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	177/10	-
17/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 6	3/10	-
31/08/24	Timonium / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	3/2	-

Pax a Punch

Age/Wt: 3/7-13 F: 2-46641

Comment: Shed maiden tag scoring narrowly (Santa Anita) four months ago in a maiden claimer; may find this lower level more suitable (in for $4k); strong claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Santa Anita / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	19/10	-
04/05/25	Santa Anita / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 12	49/5	-
16/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	153/10	-
03/02/25	Santa Anita / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 13	74/5	-
18/01/25	Santa Anita / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 12	41/5	-
08/12/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	17/10	-

Liberty Blue

Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 68984-

Comment: Not beaten that far in fourth (5l) at Belterra Park over 1m (claimer) a year ago on debut for this trainer; in for a $4k tag so down in class ($7.5k last time); returns from a layoff; hard to make a case for him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/09/24	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	138/5	-
27/07/24	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	9/1	-
24/02/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	531/50	-
01/02/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	1097/50	-
11/01/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	147/25	-
29/12/22	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	53/25	-

Grand Slam Boy

Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 0/37341

Comment: Came good at the seventh time of asking last month in a maiden claimer, getting the job done by just under 3l; may find this tougher stepping up from maiden claiming level unlikely to do better than a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	7/5	-
14/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	87/10	-
06/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	77/5	-
22/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	106/5	-
07/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	109/10	-
27/05/23	Gulfstream Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	10 / 11	238/5	-

Baby Dog

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 534-65

Comment: Held when fifth of six two months ago in an allowance optional claimer; has won at this course; has proven competitive in a race of this nature; shown he can get his head in front so expected to be in the thick of things.

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 / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 8	2/5	-

Wow Bubble

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 974213

Comment: Not beaten that far in third (7l) over 5½f here (claimer) 28 days ago; has won previously at this course; should not be far away as peak figure in the past year is the best in the field and shown he can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	9/5	-
14/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	7/5	-
06/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	29/5	-
22/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	241/10	-
02/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	12/5	-
08/06/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	252/5	-

Reason to Believe

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 556645

Comment: Has struggled to factor since winning a maiden special weight at Mahoning Valley in January; finished fifth but wasn't beaten too far (7l) at Thistledown 21 days ago in a claimer; may find this lower level more suitable (in for $4k); others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	299/10	-
05/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 13	178/5	-
02/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	117/10	-
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	-

Mountaineer

02:05 - RESULT

Runners: 5

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: UNION BRANCH looks best placed to take advantage if the front-runners go too fast and is the one to beat based on his most recent effort. Dancing King looks the biggest threat.

Majesty's Cowboy

Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 785733

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 7l, finishing third of six in an allowance race last month; generally struggled with a record of 1-16; easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	26/5	-
13/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	119/5	-
30/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	773/10	-
01/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	169/10	-
26/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	53/2	-
05/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	297/10	-

Dancing King

Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 331364

Comment: Split a number of these rivals in an allowance race when beaten 8l in fourth last month; warrants consideration if duplicating the form of his most recent win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	49/5	-
13/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	51/10	-
14/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	53/10	-
02/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 7	3/5	-
23/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 9	5/2	-
04/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 7	7/2	-

Union Branch

Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 455451

Comment: Off the mark at the ninth time of asking in a maiden special weight (muddy track) last month on first outing for new trainer upped to 1m; has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals so must be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 6	47/10	-
02/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 7	7/2	-
25/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 9	373/10	-
04/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 7	69/10	-
18/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 9	34/5	-
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 9	149/10	-

K's Red Bull

Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 764216

Comment: Last of six in an allowance race when he was behind a few of these last month; first attempt at a claimer; should go close if excused most recent run as achieved maiden special weight success two runs back and shown he can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	109/10	-
23/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 7	12/5	-
16/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 7	15/2	-
02/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 7	113/10	-
23/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 9	56/5	-
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 9	32/5	-

Why Winchill Why

Age/Wt: 7/9-0 F: 434355

Comment: One win to his name was achieved a fair way back; found life tough when 12l back in fifth last month in an allowance race; is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	141/10	-
13/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	139/10	-
08/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	29/5	-
01/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	253/10	-
16/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	77/5	-
20/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	446/5	-

Generous Woman

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 6717-6

Comment: Finished last of six last month in an allowance race; is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	188/5	-
26/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	49/2	-
11/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 5	93/10	-
16/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 7	47/10	-
23/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 6	12/5	-
10/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 6	168/5	-

Mountaineer

02:30 - RESULT

Runners: 6

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: POKER PARTNER is a strong pick. Tom And Jazzy and Edward Madden should also be on the premises.

Edward Madden

Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 148152

Comment: Was thereabouts (runner-up of six, 18-1) over 4½f at Charles Town (claimer, bobbled at the start) 47 days ago; has chalked up two wins from his last six; he has a shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/08/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	183/10	-
09/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	31/5	-
13/06/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	203/10	-
15/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	77/10	-
24/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	59/10	-
08/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	11/10	-

Poker Partner

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 464427

Comment: Finished last of seven over 6f here (claimer) on Wednesday; a leading contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	51/10	-
11/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	53/10	-
24/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	29/2	-
16/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	3/1	-
27/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	131/10	-
23/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	8/5	-

Cash Customer

Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 231223

Comment: Favourite and just came up short when dropped down to 2f last month in a claimer; likes it here (five wins) and has been fairly consistent this year; now a lower claiming tag ($5k from $10k) so down in class; should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	17/10	-
11/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	11/10	-
24/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	189/10	-
10/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	107/10	-
30/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	11/10	-
10/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	47/10	-

Emperorofthedark

Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 5-14535

Comment: Respectable fifth when close behind Cash Customer 22 days ago in a claimer; string of consistent efforts of late and knows how to win here; eased in class with tag standing at $5k here; his best looks to be behind him and not easy to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	11/2	-
10/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	5/2	-
04/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	34/5	-
07/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	19/10	-
08/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	97/10	-
15/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	9/5	-

Tom and Jazzy

Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 136524

Comment: Has won four races from 5½f to 1m and this is his grade; not disgraced in fourth over 6f here (allowance race) two weeks ago; looks likely to be involved if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success and peak figure in the past year is the best in the field.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	49/5	-
21/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	31/5	-
24/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	79/10	-
14/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	17/5	-
02/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	21/5	-
19/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	5/2	-

Bazoo

Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 512123

Comment: Knows how to win here; recent form has a decent look to it; not beaten too far (2l) in a claimer when ahead of All The Way last month; up in class (in for $5k); a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and has questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	59/10	-
23/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	17/5	-
08/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	4/5	-
11/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	18/5	-
26/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	5/2	-
04/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	12/5	-

All the Way

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 175665

Comment: Has managed four wins from 17 career runs but struggled a bit since winning a claimer at Mountaineer Park in June; beaten 17l (fifth) over 6f here (claimer) 15 days ago; in for a $5k tag here, up from $4k last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	18/5	-
20/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	41/5	-
06/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	54/5	-
21/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	109/5	-
02/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	94/5	-
10/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	39/2	-

Alfie Solomons

Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 922171

Comment: Claimed a second C&D win last month when successful by half a length; up in class (in for $5k here, $4k tag last time); makes limited appeal as best days now look to behind him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	61/10	-
23/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	11/1	-
11/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	19/5	-
19/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	43/10	-
04/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	29/10	-
01/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	67/5	-

Mountaineer

02:55 - RESULT

Runners: 10

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: CLOUDY BAY is top of the list. She might find the race opens up for her with the likelihood of plenty of competition for the lead.

Sweet Amy

Age/Wt: 6/9-0 F: 444364

Comment: Beaten fourth of six at Canterbury Park last month in a claimer; a long time since her last win but smart performer at one stage; down in distance; runs off the same tag as last time ($4k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/08/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	53/10	-
03/08/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	57/10	-
29/06/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	13/10	-
15/06/25	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	27/10	-
05/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	93/50	-
15/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	951/100	-

Tritone Gal

Age/Wt: 7/9-0 F: 3-74855

Comment: Useful at this level and useful in her prime; finished last of five in a claimer at Thistledown on first run for her current trainer a week ago; claiming value now drops to $4k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/09/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	8/1	-
14/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	23/10	-
17/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	34/5	-
09/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	4/1	-
21/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	4/1	-
03/06/24	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	17/10	-

Captain Anne

Age/Wt: 8/9-0 F: 3-42443

Comment: Likes it here (six wins) and mostly consistent recently; out of the frame (beaten 9l in third) five weeks ago when splitting two of these rivals in a claimer; down in trip here; tag unaltered from last time ($4k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	76/5	-
27/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	11/2	-
16/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	22/5	-
07/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	27/5	-
23/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	126/5	-
04/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	97/10	-

Secret Seduction

Age/Wt: 6/9-0 F: 446466

Comment: Split a number of these rivals over 6f here (claimer) when beaten 15l in June; hasn't won for a while and form could be levelling off; passed over as this is a fairly competitive event.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	137/10	-
04/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	143/10	-
20/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	83/10	-
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	36/5	-
31/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	107/10	-
12/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	197/10	-

Gold Pass

Age/Wt: 9/9-0 F: 67-677

Comment: Finished out the back last month upped to 1m in a claimer; form could be levelling off and generally been out of sorts of late; difficult to build a solid case for her as this looks a decent race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	604/5	-
16/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	339/5	-
17/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	663/10	-
27/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	1271/10	-
14/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	307/5	-
10/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	763/10	-

Team Gold Digger

Age/Wt: 6/9-0 F: 897665

Comment: This is her level and a winner on six occasions from 5f to 7f; behind Maureenlovesfrank in a claimer three weeks ago when fifth of six upped to 1m; reverting to this trip sure to suit and a possible player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	133/10	-
13/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	519/10	-
27/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	332/5	-
07/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	207/10	-
23/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	63/5	-
04/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	9/1	-

Romantic Jewel

Age/Wt: 8/9-0 F: 7-66536

Comment: Stumbled at the start over 6f here (claimer) when beaten 9l in sixth in July; perhaps looks to have to reached her ceiling; this looks a fair heat so is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	169/10	-
07/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	109/10	-
16/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	144/5	-
03/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	347/10	-
30/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	49/5	-
04/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	32/5	-

Cloudy Bay

Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 527779

Comment: Infrequent winner but better than this level in her pomp; finished last of nine in a claimer two weeks ago upped to 7½f; in for a $4k tag so down in class ($6.5k last time); has shown signs of promise here and there and likely to be a contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	5/2	-
17/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	141/10	-
22/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	62/5	-
02/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	71/5	-
22/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	97/10	-
08/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	73/10	-

Maureenlovesfrank

Age/Wt: 7/9-0 F: 445082

Comment: Smart performer at one stage and a winner 11 times from 59 runs (6f-1m½f); went close at 10-1 in a claimer with Team Gold Digger just behind last month upped to 1m; should go well as latest run was an encouraging one.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	49/5	-
16/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	57/10	-
04/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	67/10	-
20/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	33/10	-
12/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	13/5	-
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	89/5	-

Future Flay

Age/Wt: 7/9-0 F: 423468

Comment: A while since she's been in the winners' enclosure (last win at Christmas 2022) and possible that there's no more in the locker; finished last of eight 15 days ago in a claimer; tag drops from $6.5k to $4k here; her best looks to be behind her and looks an unlikely winner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	1069/10	-
12/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	93/2	-
07/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	3/1	-
25/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	23/5	-
15/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	157/10	-
04/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	71/2	-

J P's Gladys

Age/Wt: 11/9-0 F: 3-53332

Comment: Beaten narrowly five weeks ago (had Captain Anne (third) and Team Gold Digger (sixth) behind) in a claimer; recent runs have been consistent; encouragement to be gleaned from latest effort so should give it a shot.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	26/5	-
16/07/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	22/5	-
23/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	16/5	-
04/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	10/1	-
25/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	18/1	-
25/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	39/5	-

Love to Zoom

Age/Wt: 7/9-0 F: 21356-

Comment: Could not manage better than sixth over 1m here (claimer) last September; achieved four wins at this venue; layoff to overcome; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role with a few rivals in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	88/5	-
09/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	42/5	-
14/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	32/5	-
27/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	16/5	-
17/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	11/5	-
11/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	136/5	-