Thistledown

17:50 - RESULT

Runners: 5

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: BRIGHTER DAY is a firm selection. He is a C&D winner and the likely strong pace up front is a plus, while Private Moment and Superwolf could also have a role to play.

1st	5. Superwolf	11/8
2nd	1. K Kid	12/1
3rd	7. Private Moment	13/8

Superwolf

Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 213716

11/8

Comment: A previous winner here; on target three times in his last seven outings; sixth when fancied (7-5) in an allowance race five weeks ago; can figure with lower class a definite positive and he should benefit from return to this trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/08/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 12	7/5	-
21/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	31/10	-
06/06/25	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	7/2	-
09/05/25	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	2/1	-
03/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 4	17/10	-
18/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	17/10	-

Private Moment

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 1-32321

13/8

Comment: Scored by just over 3l (dropped to this distance) two weeks ago in an allowance race; specialist here with three wins; poses a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/09/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	1/1	-
14/08/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 12	209/5	-
14/07/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	13/5	-
23/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	23/2	-
26/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	29/10	-
21/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	6/5	-

Brighter Day

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 215221

4/1

Comment: Claimed a second C&D win three weeks ago when successful by 10l; on target twice in his last five outings; big chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	2/5	-
06/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	14/5	-
15/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	83/10	-
24/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	16/5	-
28/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/10	-
14/05/25	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	4/5	-

Roundball Rock

Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 123333

9/1

Comment: Has been consistent of late; good effort when 4l third in a claimer last Tuesday; hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/09/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	16/5	-
18/08/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	76/5	-
03/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	44/5	-
03/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	117/10	-
12/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	9/1	-
23/05/25	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	3/5	-

K Kid

Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 451242

12/1

Comment: Beaten narrowly in a claimer three weeks ago; winning form over C&D; recent form has a decent look to it.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	59/10	-
04/08/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	4/1	-
01/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	49/10	-
04/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	49/10	-
17/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	57/10	-
28/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	11/2	-

Law of the Jungle

Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 511132

Comment: His tally of C&D wins stands at three; went down by just over 1l in an allowance race last month.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/08/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	67/10	-
04/08/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	3/1	-
03/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	61/10	-
09/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	21/5	-
08/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	31/10	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	29/10	-

Patriarchal

Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 271253

Comment: Produced a string of consistent efforts; favourite and only narrowly beaten over 6f at Parx (claimer) in July.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/07/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	6/5	-
10/06/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	9/2	-
29/05/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	2 / 4	41/10	-
06/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	12/5	-
09/04/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	4/1	-
24/03/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	9/2	-

Small Field

Age/Wt: 7/8-9 F: 3-2611

Comment: On a hat-trick after last win and admirable career strike-rate (five from 24 to date); scored by just under 3l at Mountaineer Park last month in a claimer; booking of Luis Rivera takes the eye; he shouldn't be far away despite moving up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	3/5	-
18/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	27/10	-
17/06/25	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	51/5	-
26/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	8/5	-
29/08/24	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	13/5	-
11/08/24	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	17/2	-

Thistledown

18:20 - RESULT

Runners: 6

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: EL FAITE is strongly fancied to come out on top. He has been holding his form well and ran with credit last time, while Plum Tuff and Rivers Run Fast are also shortlisted.

1st	3. El Faite	5/4
2nd	2. Grits N Gravy	12/1
3rd	4. Plum Tuff	11/4

El Faite

Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 6-22422

5/4

Comment: Producing consistent form and has taken a step forward the last twice; second when 9-10 here over 1m (maiden special weight) two weeks ago; latest effort was encouraging so likely to be a contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/09/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	9/10	-
12/08/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 10	127/10	-
12/07/25	Belterra Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 7	7/10	-
20/06/25	Belterra Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 5	37/10	-
29/05/25	Belterra Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 5	12/5	-
28/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 8	11/5	-

Plum Tuff

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 426-93

11/4

Comment: Not yet off the mark in five attempts although has finished second; fair effort when beaten 9l, finishing third of six last month (muddy track) in a maiden special weight; has to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/08/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 6	123/5	-
12/08/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	9 / 10	39/5	-
22/07/24	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 11	42/5	-
01/07/24	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 8	16/1	-
17/06/24	Thistledown / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	143/5	-

Guess Im Just Good

Age/Wt: 3/8-7

11/4

Comment: Racing education begins here for this son of Corfu; should go close with signs of encouragement in profile and his sire suggests the distance might suit.

Rivers Run Fast

Age/Wt: 3/8-7

9/1

Comment: Related to 5½f winner Heart Of An Angel; regular trackwork dispels any fitness concerns; is a player with signs of encouragement in profile and his sire gets speedy types.

Grits N Gravy

Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: P7

12/1

Comment: This just his third race; finished out the back in a maiden special weight (broke slowly at the start) last month; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
07/08/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	7 / 7	83/5	-
21/06/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	P / 12	81/10	-

My for O One Kay

Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 90573

16/1

Comment: Was held in third three weeks ago in a maiden special weight; stepped up on his last two starts; may have to settle for supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/08/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	303/5	-
12/08/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 9	1057/10	-
09/07/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 8	87/2	-
21/06/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	10 / 12	669/10	-
14/05/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	9 / 9	166/5	-

Don't Tiz Max

Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 54-5

Comment: Last of five on his first start for this trainer at Mountaineer Park last Monday in a claimer; yet to finish better than fourth in his three races; not an obvious one.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/09/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	157/5	-
09/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	44/5	-
29/07/24	Thistledown / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	127/10	-

Bold Windsor

Age/Wt: 3/8-7

Comment: Making his racecourse bow; this one is best watched, unless market signals suggest otherwise as this doesn't look straightforward against rivals with experience.

Thistledown

18:50 - RESULT

Runners: 5

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: SLEW CROWN is a confident pick. She has winning C&D form to her name, while Gracie Dance can give the selection most to think about.

1st	4. Gracie Dance	4/5
2nd	1. Slew Crown	11/4
3rd	2. Fiona	10/3

Gracie Dance

Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 567241

4/5

Comment: Scored narrowly in a claimer two weeks ago; likes it here (three wins); must be respected as recent win points to her being able to handle class rise.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/09/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	27/10	-
18/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	29/10	-
14/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	23/5	-
01/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	44/5	-
16/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	107/10	-
26/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	62/5	-

Slew Crown

Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 2-43111

11/4

Comment: Scored narrowly in a claimer last month; looking to complete a four-timer; leading contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	33/10	-
13/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	14/5	-
05/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 4	3/5	-
12/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	29/5	-
12/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	29/5	-
09/09/24	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 7	9/5	-

Fiona

Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 7-7363

10/3

Comment: Successful three times from 23 career outings (6f-1m); far from disgraced (beaten 3½l) in a claimer (had Gracie Dance and Pearlintherough behind) last month; hard to ignore as recent performance was encouraging.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	27/10	-
14/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	6/5	-
18/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	177/10	-
26/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	141/10	-
05/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	238/5	-
15/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	291/5	-

Pearlintherough

Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 446453

14/1

Comment: Not disgraced when third of four two weeks ago in a claimer; claiming tag now upped to $7.5k; very difficult to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/09/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	61/5	-
18/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	86/5	-
17/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	541/5	-
30/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	161/5	-
29/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	53/5	-
19/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	207/10	-

Flashy Too

Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 665564

25/1

Comment: Finished fourth last month albeit only beaten just over 2l in a claimer (Mountaineer Park) on debut for this trainer; quite a while since she tasted success and no winning form at this trip; higher claiming tag here so class rise to contend with; others appeal more as no longer in her pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	29/10	-
06/08/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	327/10	-
14/07/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	20/1	-
03/07/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	331/10	-
18/06/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	108/5	-
27/05/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	7/2	-

Calendula

Age/Wt: 10/8-7 F: 541614

Comment: Good course-and-distance record (nine wins); not beaten that far in fourth (6l) in July in a claimer; deeper waters here (in for $7.5k here, $5k tag last time); others more persuasive with a few rivals in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	31/5	-
18/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	302/5	-
19/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	33/10	-
29/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	19/5	-
06/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	67/5	-
12/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	187/10	-

Thistledown

19:20 - RESULT

Runners: 5

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: TIZ RUDDY BEN is hard to look beyond. He likes to stalk the early speed and he knows how to win. Quarantino and Heart Of An Angel also warrant respect.

1st	6. Quarantino	8/11
2nd	4. Heart of an Angel	5/1
3rd	1. Royal Decadence	20/1

Quarantino

Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 22/442

8/11

Comment: Subpar record of 1-14 but has been fairly consistent this year; beaten narrowly in a claimer two weeks ago; claiming tag rises to $7.5k here; should be in the mix if building on last performance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/09/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/5	-
13/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	42/5	-
17/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	9/5	-
30/11/23	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	1/1	-
09/11/23	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	6/5	-
06/10/23	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	23/10	-

Tiz Ruddy Ben

Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 2155-5

11/4

Comment: Was held in fifth over 5½f here (claimer) in July on debut for this trainer; useful in this grade; claiming tag drops to $7.5k (from $12.5k); now switched to dirt for the first time; in with a big shout as shown he can win fairly recently and peak figure in the past year is the best in the field.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	19/5	-
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 / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	39/10	-
13/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	61/10	-
04/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 6	232/5	-

Heart of an Angel

Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 343335

5/1

Comment: Not disgraced when fifth of eight in a claimer dropped back in distance (bumped at the start) last month; just the one victory on his CV but can be a player at this level; stable going well a plus; should be thereabouts as shown some ability on occasion.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	38/5	-
05/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 13	31/10	-
17/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	67/10	-
02/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	4/1	-
12/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	157/10	-
17/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	17/2	-

Island Boss

Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 877391

15/2

Comment: Signs of improvement on last two runs; broke his duck at the sixth attempt when springing a 20-1 surprise last month in a maiden claimer; Hector Berrios booked; one to take seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/08/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	209/10	-
04/08/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	9 / 9	621/5	-
10/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	113/10	-
25/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	23/5	-
10/06/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 7	186/5	-
24/04/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	8 / 8	15/1	-

Royal Decadence

Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 566606

20/1

Comment: Needs to improve on balance of recent form and perhaps looks to have to reached his ceiling; held when sixth of seven last month in a claimer; this line-up contains some strong opposition so is likely to be vulnerable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	697/10	-
05/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	10 / 13	207/2	-
03/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	611/10	-
21/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	121/10	-
04/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	681/10	-
11/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	191/5	-

Golden Al

Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 6-74223

Comment: Had a couple of these behind him when third here in a claimer last month; poor strike-rate; been struggling to get his head in front recently so has questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	5/2	-
17/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/5	-
02/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	51/2	-
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	-

Thistledown

19:50 - RESULT

Runners: 7

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: POPPY'S PRIDE might find the race opens up for him with the likelihood of plenty of competition for the lead. Practical Man and Mr. Thunderstruck should also be in the hunt.

1st	7. Poppy's Pride	11/8
2nd	6. Star Weaver	10/1
3rd	2. Fatih	16/1

Poppy's Pride

Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 343545

11/8

Comment: Eight wins to his name - from 5f to 7f; solid effort here over 6f (claimer) a week ago on debut for this trainer; down in class now, dropping from a $12.5k tag; can have a big say if replicating most recent run and has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/09/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	67/10	-
14/07/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	5/2	-
07/07/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	1/1	-
10/06/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	5/2	-
23/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	21/10	-
01/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	8/5	-

My Grass Is Blue

Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 273211

11/4

Comment: Won by 2l in a claimer at Belterra Park last month; bids to pull off a hat-trick and one-time useful performer; although up in class he appears to be in top form so warrants respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/08/25	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	4/5	-
08/08/25	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	1/10	-
17/07/25	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	4/5	-
11/06/25	Belterra Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	21/5	-
07/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	147/100	-
08/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	567/50	-

Mr. Thunderstruck

Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 723471

7/2

Comment: Ended losing run scoring narrowly two weeks ago when dropped down to 6f in a claimer; definite chance as recent win suggests he can handle the step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/09/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	7/10	-
07/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	96/5	-
17/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	9/5	-
22/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	21/10	-
05/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	13/5	-
28/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	229/10	-

Star Weaver

Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 313213

10/1

Comment: Missed the frame (beaten 10l into third, bumped at the start) last month in a claimer; successful twice in his last five starts; winning form over C&D; passed over as best days now look to behind him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	53/10	-
13/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	16/5	-
09/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	21/10	-
30/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	19/10	-
11/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	7/5	-
21/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	76/1	-

Agnello's Dream

Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 15-758

12/1

Comment: Last of eight over 6f here (claimer, behind Poppy's Pride) a week ago; successful four times from 6f to 1m; has winning form at this track; tag has been dropped to $7.5k; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and may have to settle for supporting role at best.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/09/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	197/10	-
19/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	148/5	-
10/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	17/1	-
27/06/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	146/5	-
13/06/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	44/5	-
21/05/24	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	11/2	-

Practical Man

Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 11-275

14/1

Comment: Has gained four wins over C&D; not beaten that far in fifth (6l) 19 days ago in a claimer; $7.5k claiming tag this time (up from $5k); could be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	29/10	-
13/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	13/10	-
30/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	47/5	-
10/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	9/2	-
02/10/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/5	-
16/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	24/5	-

Fatih

Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 4223-4

16/1

Comment: Record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 5-23); has hit the frame in several recent runs; close up behind Star Weaver when fourth in a claimer (bumped at the start) last month; slow starts becoming a regular occurrence so unlikely to do better than a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	21/5	-
28/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	3/1	-
15/09/24	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	23/10	-
17/08/24	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	23/10	-
04/08/24	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	18/5	-
13/07/24	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	17/5	-

Thistledown

20:20 - RESULT

Runners: 6

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: QUEENOFTHEBUCKEYE has an obvious shout. She has an encouraging career strike-rate and can rebound from a modest last run, while Angel I'm Not rates the main danger.

1st	5. Kettle Kiss	9/4
2nd	6. Angel I'm Not	13/2
3rd	2. Queenofthebuckeye	11/10

Queenofthebuckeye

Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 42-334

11/10

Comment: Beaten 10l when fourth of 11 in a stakes in June; record shows she knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 4-16); peak figure in the past year is the best in the field so is a major player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 11	31/1	-
07/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	5/2	-
21/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	7/2	-
03/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	2/1	-
18/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	47/10	-
19/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	23/10	-

Kettle Kiss

Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 635252

9/4

Comment: Knows this place inside out (three course wins); creditable effort to finish second last month back down to this trip when little between her and Val's Twinstar (third) in a claimer; latest effort was encouraging so is of some interest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	9/5	-
14/08/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	537/10	-
07/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	9/5	-
16/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	69/10	-
16/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	68/5	-
23/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	3/1	-

Angel I'm Not

Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 321715

13/2

Comment: Missed the frame (beaten 11l into fifth) 29 days ago in a claimer; has managed three wins from ten career runs; moves down to an easier grade (in for $16k); deserves respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	187/10	-
26/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	13/10	-
06/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	7/2	-
09/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	1/1	-
25/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	37/10	-
06/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	7/2	-

Val's Twinstar

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 1-53613

7/1

Comment: Finished just behind Kettle Kiss when third in a claimer 20 days ago; has achieved three wins from 11 career runs; tag unaltered from last time ($16k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	23/2	-
11/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	2/1	-
01/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	4/1	-
16/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	2/5	-
06/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	33/5	-
05/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	7/2	-

Rosetta

Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 414251

10/1

Comment: A proven winner with a wins-runs record of 3-11; sprang a 16-1 shock in a claimer last month; others more likely despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	84/5	-
11/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	29/5	-
08/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	12/5	-
16/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	21/1	-
14/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	2/5	-
28/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	21/10	-

Kissing Medals

Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 6-P6524

14/1

Comment: Disappointing to see her finish fourth three weeks ago given market expectations in a claimer; $16k claiming tag this time (up from $7.5k); this looks a fair heat so not easy to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	1/1	-
05/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/10	-
16/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	273/5	-
26/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	153/10	-
07/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	P / 8	671/10	-
16/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	59/10	-

Thistledown

20:50 - RESULT

Runners: 6

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: MORE LOVE looks the one to back. He looks best placed to take advantage if the front-runners go too fast and has won over this C&D.

1st	6. Sweet as Sin	5/1
2nd	7. Midnight Majesty	11/2
3rd	3. Atkins	13/8

Atkins

Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 322211

13/8

Comment: Better than this level in his pomp and on a hat-trick after last win; aiming for a third C&D win after his success here two weeks ago; the stable has enjoyed plenty of winners of late; should be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/09/25	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	4/5	-
21/08/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	7/5	-
04/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	1/1	-
10/07/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	2/1	-
26/06/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	14/5	-
11/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	37/5	-

Mighty Les

Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 2-51223

7/2

Comment: Has an excellent record over C&D (four wins from ten runs) and has maintained his consistent level of form; third two weeks ago, only beaten half a length, in an allowance optional claimer (sloppy track), a race won by the reopposing Atkins; prospects.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/09/25	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	12/5	-
21/08/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	17/10	-
04/08/25	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	47/10	-
26/06/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	69/10	-
16/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	17/2	-
11/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	49/10	-

More Love

Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 2-3241

9/2

Comment: Claimed a second C&D win last month when successful by just under 3l; his jockey has an impressive record from low numbers over this C&D so he's worth a go.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/08/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	2/1	-
04/08/25	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	31/10	-
12/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	3/10	-
04/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	57/10	-
13/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	2/1	-
30/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	2/1	-

Sweet as Sin

Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 131262

5/1

Comment: Not beaten far two weeks ago behind Atkins (sloppy track) in an allowance optional claimer; all his wins achieved over this trip; peak figure in the past year is the best in the field so ought to be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/09/25	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	15/2	-
04/08/25	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	99/10	-
02/07/25	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	23/5	-
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	-

Midnight Majesty

Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 6-3415

11/2

Comment: Course specialist (three wins) and better than this level in his prime; creditable effort behind Atkins in an allowance optional claimer (sloppy track) when fifth beaten just under 2l two weeks ago; one to be interested in.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/09/25	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	97/10	-
18/08/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	7/2	-
23/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	5/2	-
27/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	11/2	-
03/10/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	97/10	-
09/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	4/5	-

Simply Valid

Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 512321

10/1

Comment: C&D winner including when successful by 2l three weeks ago; jockey booking heightens interest; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and unlikely to do better than a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	11/5	-
14/08/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	18/5	-
30/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	52/5	-
07/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	49/10	-
13/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	9/10	-
13/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	31/5	-

So Dialed In

Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 31-746

Comment: Specialist here with four wins; could not compete with Atkins when sixth (sloppy track) 13 days ago in an allowance optional claimer; easy to oppose as a few rivals look in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/09/25	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	144/5	-
19/08/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	89/10	-
04/08/25	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	161/5	-
08/10/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	21/5	-
11/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	12/5	-
20/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	179/10	-

Thistledown

21:20 - RESULT

Runners: 7

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: TRUTH N SOUL is the pick of these. He looks best placed to take advantage if the front-runners go too fast. Heidi N Seek and Couple Beers Deep also merit consideration.

1st	5. Turkodancer	11/2
2nd	8. Couple Beers Deep	7/2
3rd	2. Rich On the River	10/1

Heidi N Seek

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 334222

9/4

Comment: Favourite and just came up short at Belterra Park over 6f (maiden special weight) last month; producing consistent form and has raised his game the last twice; has to be taken seriously if confirming promise shown last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/08/25	Belterra Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	9/10	-
02/08/25	Belterra Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 6	3/2	-
12/07/25	Belterra Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 7	17/5	-
04/06/25	Belterra Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 5	3/5	-
22/05/25	Belterra Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 6	47/5	-
08/05/25	Belterra Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 6	16/1	-

Truth N Soul

Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 2-7246

10/3

Comment: Winless after nine races; could not manage better than sixth in a maiden special weight last month; shown he can be competitive fairly recently and is a big player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/08/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 10	209/10	-
09/07/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 8	3/1	-
12/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	13/10	-
29/04/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 8	18/5	-
31/08/24	Belterra Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 4	19/10	-
27/07/24	Belterra Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 4	9/10	-

Couple Beers Deep

Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 7-3764

7/2

Comment: Held in fourth when dropped back to this distance last month in a maiden special weight; needs to be respected as shown he can be competitive fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/08/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	28/5	-
03/06/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 8	69/10	-
14/05/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 9	27/5	-
29/04/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 8	137/10	-
13/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 7	9/2	-

Crypto Chris

Age/Wt: 3/8-7

5/1

Comment: Trip should suit on pedigree (sire has plenty of sprint winners); related to multiple race winner Chief Randel (4½f-1m1f); others look more obvious on paper; requires market confidence to make him of interest.

Turkodancer

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 822353

11/2

Comment: Was thereabouts (third of eight, 18-1) upped to 1m with Bank On Frank just behind last month in a maiden special weight; improved form the last twice; cannot be ignored.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	93/5	-
12/08/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 9	421/10	-
01/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	13/5	-
03/06/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 8	283/10	-
26/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 5	95/2	-
14/05/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	8 / 9	145/2	-

Rich On the River

Age/Wt: 4/8-11

10/1

Comment: A likely player as has recorded some interesting trackwork and his sire is a speed influence.

Bank On Frank

Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 88

16/1

Comment: Few miles on the clock with this his third race; finished out the back in a maiden special weight upped to 1m behind Turkodancer, in first-time blinkers three weeks ago; he looks up against it.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 8	156/5	-
12/08/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	8 / 9	53/5	-

Curious Corn

Age/Wt: 3/8-7

Comment: Busy trackwork profile suggests no fitness issue; trainer is operating at a respectable strike-rate; sire has a good record with runners over this distance; would need to see money for him to get involved.