Thistledown

17:50 - RESULT

Runners: 8

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: VECCHI is a confident pick. He looks likely to run his race and put in an eyecatching run last time out.

1st	6. Ghost of Londyn	13/8
2nd	5. Vecchi	2/1
3rd	7. National Story	13/2

Ghost of Londyn

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 6-4214

13/8

Comment: Could not manage better than fourth two weeks ago in a claimer; useful at this level; tag has been dropped to $16k; hard to dismiss if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success and his peak speed figure over the past year puts him clear.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/09/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	33/5	-
18/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1/1	-
07/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	26/5	-
25/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	291/10	-
09/10/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	8/1	-
19/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	253/10	-

Vecchi

Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 434432

2/1

Comment: Had several of these rivals behind him in a claimer when only just held last month; consistent lately; a leading player as latest run was an encouraging one.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	7/2	-
12/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	9/2	-
09/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	9/10	-
21/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	49/10	-
28/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	103/10	-
07/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	127/10	-

Redden

Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 262553

4/1

Comment: Split a number of these rivals when beaten 4l into third at 16-1 three weeks ago in a claimer; if he is able to build on his most recent effort then wouldn't rule out a big run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	16/1	-
12/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	101/10	-
09/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	27/10	-
17/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	33/10	-
28/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	27/10	-
06/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	11/2	-

National Story

Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 244214

13/2

Comment: Can be a player at this level; respectable effort (beaten 4½l) over 6f here (claimer) splitting Vecchi, Redden and Drill's Boy last month; Alexander Chavez a noteworthy booking; shown he can win fairly recently and has to be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	37/5	-
08/08/25	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	1/5	-
25/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	5/1	-
29/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	19/10	-
06/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	93/10	-
05/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	21/10	-

Jim's River Runner

Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 3/734-

12/1

Comment: Knocking at the door recently; finished fourth but wasn't beaten too far (9l) in an allowance race at Belterra Park last May; has a long absence to overcome; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role with several rivals in good nick.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/24	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	39/5	-
04/05/24	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	181/10	-
20/04/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	551/10	-
14/12/23	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	119/10	-
22/11/23	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	41/10	-
08/11/23	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	16/5	-

Drill's Boy

Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 568845

20/1

Comment: Respectable effort in defeat (beaten 5l) splitting Vecchi, Redden and National Story last month in a claimer; a few throw outs since his success in an allowance race at Mahoning Valley in March; this line-up contains some strong opposition so may have to settle for supporting role at best.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	359/5	-
06/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	187/5	-
17/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	219/10	-
28/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	554/5	-
07/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	487/10	-
23/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	198/5	-

Vernon's Best

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 533651

25/1

Comment: Got the job done in a claimer by a head three weeks ago; in for a $16k tag so up in class ($12.5k last time); despite that Thistledown success, easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	12/5	-
18/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	196/5	-
07/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	39/2	-
07/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	159/10	-
17/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	13/2	-
04/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	177/5	-

Why Kenny Why

Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 775168

33/1

Comment: Four of these rivals finished ahead of him here over 6f (claimer) when beaten 20l last month; this is competitive and this looks an uphill struggle.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	64/1	-
06/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	19/2	-
29/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	279/10	-
19/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	50/1	-
30/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	183/2	-
27/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	42/1	-

Thistledown

18:20 - RESULT

Runners: 5

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: QUICK RENDEZVOUS is the recommendation. She knows how to win and has been a winner over this C&D. Amy's Star and Thelma Lucille are among the dangers.

1st	1. Amy's Star	13/8
2nd	5. Boogie Boogee	2/1
3rd	4. Quick Rendezvous	9/4

Amy's Star

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 519215

13/8

Comment: Managed two wins in her last five outings; has proven competitive in a race of this nature; not disgraced in fifth three weeks ago in an allowance race; didn't enjoy much luck last time and capable of going well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/08/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	153/5	-
07/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1/1	-
16/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	51/10	-
21/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	9 / 11	307/5	-
27/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	7/10	-
28/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	22/5	-

Boogie Boogee

Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 245146

2/1

Comment: Last of six in an optional claimer in July; has winning C&D form to her name; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/07/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	161/10	-
16/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	191/10	-
19/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	117/10	-
23/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	73/10	-
30/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	8/5	-
17/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	54/5	-

Quick Rendezvous

Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 541516

9/4

Comment: Finished last of six two weeks ago in an optional claimer; has a C&D record of four wins from eight starts; Erik Barbaran will be looking to further their good record; she's a serious player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/08/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	21/2	-
14/07/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	17/10	-
02/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	3/1	-
05/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	24/5	-
09/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	19/10	-
30/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	69/5	-

Chloes Angel

Age/Wt: 9/8-7 F: 245345

9/1

Comment: Has won over C&D; no longer appears to be improving; fair effort when beaten 6l, finishing fifth of nine here over 5½f (claimer) last month; the Nestor Rivera outfit is running hot currently; others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	51/5	-
01/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	42/5	-
16/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	66/5	-
10/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	79/10	-
28/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	14/5	-
10/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	13/5	-

Thelma Lucille

Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 434136

16/1

Comment: Has winning form over this course and distance on the CV; beaten 11l in a claimer three weeks ago; easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	5/1	-
05/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	37/5	-
08/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	19/10	-
01/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	45/2	-
10/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	164/5	-
26/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	403/10	-

Mere Bag of Shells

Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 905222

Comment: Possible she has reached the ceiling of her ability and hasn't won for a while; finished second of five in July in a claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	27/5	-
10/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	7/2	-
22/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	179/10	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	98/5	-
24/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	463/10	-
28/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	64/5	-

Thistledown

18:50 - RESULT

Runners: 6

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: Firm preference is for CHAPTER AND VERSE. She can take advantage of the likely hectic pace up front and she knows how to win, while Pammy Sue rates the main danger.

1st	1. Kate Wins	10/3
2nd	2. Chapter and Verse	10/3
3rd	3. Pammy Sue	15/8

Pammy Sue

Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 6-21

15/8

Comment: Registered first success at the third time of asking scoring narrowly last month in a maiden claimer; a likely player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/08/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	4/5	-
05/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	63/10	-
26/06/24	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 6	29/2	-

Kate Wins

Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 631532

10/3

Comment: Consistent performer; finished a decent second of six in a claimer two weeks ago; had several of these rivals behind her; claiming value now rises to $7.5k; easy to oppose as this claiming level has been beyond her recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/09/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	13/2	-
13/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	11/2	-
26/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	128/5	-
04/06/25	Belterra Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	89/10	-
28/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	36/5	-
18/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 7	241/10	-

Chapter and Verse

Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 321963

10/3

Comment: Not beaten too far when third here 15 days ago when separating a number of reopposing rivals in a claimer; in for a $7.5k tag so up in class ($5k last time); warrants plenty of respect if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/09/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	31/10	-
13/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	11/10	-
21/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	11/2	-
04/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	8/5	-
22/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 11	14/5	-
01/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	27/5	-

To Much Style

Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 316525

5/1

Comment: Likes this combination of C&D; split a number of these rivals in a claimer when beaten 10l 15 days ago; higher claiming tag here so class rise to contend with; shown she can win fairly recently and could have a say.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/09/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	43/10	-
13/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	54/5	-
16/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	113/10	-
26/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	71/5	-
12/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	9/10	-
27/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	18/5	-

Don'tdrainmypocket

Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 172346

11/2

Comment: Track has proven suitable before; beaten by a bunch of these two weeks ago when finishing last of six in a claimer; claiming tag rises to $7.5k here; capable if in the mood so needs to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/09/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	32/5	-
13/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	22/5	-
16/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	13/5	-
26/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	7/2	-
04/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	329/10	-
22/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	21/10	-

Freedom Princess

Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 221454

20/1

Comment: Split a number of these rivals when fourth of six two weeks ago in a claimer; has winning track form; claiming tag now upped to $7.5k; not hard to turn elsewhere with a number of her rivals in good nick.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/09/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	291/10	-
13/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	68/5	-
16/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	48/5	-
07/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	41/10	-
05/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 4	56/5	-
31/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 4	6/1	-

Thistledown

19:20 - RESULT

Runners: 6

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: H. T. XENA is the recommendation. She is a one-time winner at this track and can turn around placings with Full Time Strutin from last time they met.

1st	5. Mali Bali	13/8
2nd	1. Full Time Strutin	12/1
3rd	2. Bo Runkle	20/1

Mali Bali

Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 251422

13/8

Comment: Has won here; ran well when beaten half a length in a claimer three weeks ago; possibilities.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	21/10	-
05/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	27/10	-
01/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	93/5	-
03/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	14/5	-
28/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	6/1	-
19/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/5	-

Hard Truth Wins

Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 950743

11/4

Comment: String of consistent efforts of late; third, beaten 1l, when close behind Mali Bali last month in a claimer; deserves respect if backing up last run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	37/10	-
05/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	11/2	-
04/07/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	731/10	-
14/06/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	223/10	-
22/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	231/10	-
30/04/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	69/10	-

Diosa Catrina

Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 253322

11/4

Comment: Has won at this course; been running well in defeat of late; just denied over 1m here (claimer) when little between her and Bo Runkle (fifth) 15 days ago; one to be interested in if confirming promise shown last time and her peak speed figure over the past year puts her clear.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/09/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	4/5	-
18/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	13/10	-
05/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	17/5	-
09/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	1/1	-
18/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	13/10	-
28/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	11/10	-

H. T. Xena

Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 841283

11/2

Comment: Has winning track form; useful in her prime; respectable effort (beaten 3½l) in a claimer last month when just behind Full Time Strutin; strong claims as shown she can get her head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	19/10	-
01/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	3/1	-
17/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	5/2	-
21/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	29/5	-
03/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	51/10	-
30/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	183/5	-

Full Time Strutin

Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 676762

12/1

Comment: Solid effort in defeat to finish second after going off 20-1 last month in a claimer; brings winning C&D form to the table.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	101/5	-
05/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	236/5	-
28/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	987/10	-
09/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	423/10	-
30/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	131/10	-
03/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	209/10	-

Bo Runkle

Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 43-855

20/1

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten 7l) in a claimer on her debut for this trainer behind Diosa Catrina, two weeks ago; meeting some horses in good form and there are better alternatives here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/09/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	144/5	-
05/06/25	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	11/1	-
24/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	5563/100	-
20/12/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	47/5	-
29/11/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	103/10	-
15/11/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	71/10	-

Thistledown

19:50 - RESULT

Runners: 6

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: QUEEN KITTY looks a solid choice. She is pretty solid on the strength of a good run last month and is going for her third course success.

1st	1. Drill Blitz	11/4
2nd	5. Queen Kitty	4/6
3rd	4. Faithful Solution	12/1

Queen Kitty

Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 234412

4/6

Comment: Went close at 9-1 19 days ago when in front of three of these in a claimer; recent runs have been consistent; holds major claims as her peak speed figure over the past year puts her clear.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	93/10	-
19/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	1/5	-
06/08/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	36/5	-
14/07/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	93/5	-
24/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	108/5	-
07/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	9/5	-

Drill Blitz

Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 331633

11/4

Comment: Split a number of these rivals posting a creditable effort to finish third last month in a claimer; more than capable if on song so should give it a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	16/1	-
11/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	73/5	-
08/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	33/10	-
09/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	4/5	-
19/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	6/5	-
28/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	13/5	-

Count On Me

Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 214516

15/2

Comment: Managed two wins in her last five outings; beaten sixth of nine at Belterra Park in June in a stakes; dropped in grade to claiming level so could go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	329/5	-
07/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	59/5	-
14/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	3/1	-
24/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	39/5	-
03/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 4	23/10	-
20/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 6	159/10	-

Most Adorable

Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 223315

10/1

Comment: Useful in this grade; finished fifth but wasn't beaten too far (6l) in a claimer splitting Queen Kitty, Drill Blitz and Faithful Solution last month; definitely of interest if replicating the best of her form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	91/10	-
07/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	26/5	-
30/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	6/5	-
09/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	7/5	-
19/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	12/5	-
28/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	114/5	-

Faithful Solution

Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 6-75346

12/1

Comment: Behind three of these rivals three weeks ago when last of six in a claimer; doesn't win often and may not have any more improvement left; makes limited appeal as this sort of tag has hampered her win prospects of late.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	297/10	-
11/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	202/5	-
08/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	86/5	-
16/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	581/10	-
26/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	112/5	-
18/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	19/1	-

Chillville

Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 340/77

16/1

Comment: Finished last of seven in a claimer three months ago; claiming tag rises to $16k here; not hard to look elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	65/1	-
07/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	233/5	-
16/11/23	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	12 / 13	170/1	-
23/10/23	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	46/5	-
12/10/23	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	9/1	-
26/09/23	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	11/2	-

Thistledown

20:20 - RESULT

Runners: 6

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: SOCIAL HISTORY is a strong pick. He is taken to confirm placings with Nambiti and Weekend Buzz and has a healthy career strike-rate.

1st	1. Social History	13/8
2nd	4. Matthew's Patriot	5/2
3rd	5. Nambiti	11/2

Social History

Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 415312

13/8

Comment: Career record shows his ability to win (wins-runs record of 5-22); beaten 1l 41 days ago when he had a couple of these behind in a claimer; every chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	29/10	-
15/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	24/5	-
24/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	121/10	-
28/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	193/10	-
03/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	5/2	-
25/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	319/10	-

Matthew's Patriot

Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 4-6331

5/2

Comment: Specialist here with four wins; got the job done in a claimer by a head two weeks ago; in for a $7.5k tag so down in class ($16k last time); must be high on list as has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	39/10	-
11/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	22/5	-
17/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	58/5	-
29/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	61/2	-
30/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	17/5	-
19/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	7/5	-

Cowtown Boss

Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 43-412

11/4

Comment: Ran encouragingly when 2½l runner-up over 5½f at Mahoning Valley (claimer) six months ago; is a specialist at this trip and recent runs have been consistent; claiming value now drops to $7.5k; returns from a layoff; in with a shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	11/5	-
11/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	11/5	-
16/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	37/10	-
30/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	47/10	-
17/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	43/10	-
20/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	47/10	-

Nambiti

Age/Wt: 8/8-7 F: 431236

11/2

Comment: Not beaten that far in sixth (6l) in a claimer, finishing well behind reopposing Matthew's Patriot two weeks ago; a multiple C&D winner; drops to a $7.5k tag; others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	11/2	-
06/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	32/5	-
15/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	9/10	-
24/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	31/2	-
07/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	97/10	-
17/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	21/5	-

Danes Heart

Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 44-967

20/1

Comment: Not beaten too far when seventh here in a claimer last month; perhaps looks to have to reached his ceiling and no wins at this distance; tag has been dropped to $7.5k; easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	266/5	-
11/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	321/10	-
17/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	196/5	-
12/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	7/2	-
26/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	263/10	-
31/07/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	18/5	-

Weekend Buzz

Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 314355

20/1

Comment: Knows how to win here; finished last of five in a claimer last month; others are preferred as a few rivals look in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	63/5	-
06/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	111/10	-
15/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	51/10	-
24/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	12/1	-
04/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	58/5	-
17/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	29/2	-

Thistledown

20:50 - RESULT

Runners: 6

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: I BELONG FIRST is bidding for her second course success. Over The Falls is one to take seriously.

1st	2. I Belong First	6/5
2nd	4. Pride and Attitude	5/2
3rd	3. Gabadost	9/2

I Belong First

Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 44-61

6/5

Comment: Won in good style in a maiden special weight when registering her first success at the fourth time of asking last month; big chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/08/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 7	9/10	-
21/06/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 10	37/5	-
07/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 6	7/5	-
10/10/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	9/1	-

Pride and Attitude

Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 0-5552

5/2

Comment: Achieved just the one win; ran well to finish second at 22-1 just ahead of Gabadost last month in an allowance race; if she is able to build on her most recent effort then needs to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/08/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	229/10	-
14/07/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	103/5	-
24/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	44/5	-
29/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	91/10	-
28/06/24	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	97/5	-
12/06/24	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	2/1	-

Gabadost

Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 5-68127

9/2

Comment: Bumped at the start when close behind Pride And Attitude last month in an allowance race; this looks a fair heat so unlikely to do better than a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/08/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	26/5	-
14/07/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	72/5	-
21/06/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 10	46/1	-
27/05/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	8 / 10	41/1	-
08/05/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 9	14/5	-
09/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 7	46/5	-

Over the Falls

Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 3461

6/1

Comment: Got the job done in a maiden special weight by three-quarters of a length when getting off the mark at the fourth time of asking 14 days ago; warrants respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/09/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 4	4/5	-
27/05/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 10	27/5	-
08/05/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 9	13/5	-
21/04/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 7	18/5	-

Mystical Mobil

Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 572314

10/1

Comment: Looking for the second success of her career; fair effort when beaten 6l, finishing fourth of five in a claimer two weeks ago; this line-up contains some strong opposition so others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/09/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	37/5	-
12/08/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 6	73/10	-
03/07/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 8	79/5	-
11/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	63/10	-
08/05/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 9	683/10	-
21/04/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 7	264/5	-

Welloiledcat

Age/Wt: 8/8-7 F: 845235

25/1

Comment: Could not manage better than fifth two months ago (dropped to 6f) in a claimer; only once has she got into the winners' enclosure; a lot on her plate here and this looks an uphill struggle.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	128/5	-
07/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	21/2	-
14/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	63/2	-
24/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	501/10	-
13/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	553/10	-
27/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	847/10	-

Thistledown

21:19 - RESULT

Runners: 7

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: MOBIL MEMORY will be hard to ignore over her favourite trip and the likely strong pace up front is a plus. Beautiful Charade certainly isn't out of it.

1st	5. Commissioner D	9/4
2nd	8. Mobil Memory	11/4
3rd	4. The Kid's Prayer	7/2

Commissioner D

Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 152164

9/4

Comment: Found life tough when 10l back in fourth in a claimer last month; resume shows that she is a proven winner (seeking a fourth career win); eased in class with tag standing at $7.5k here; likely to be in contention.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	79/5	-
07/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	127/10	-
08/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/2	-
16/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	67/10	-
26/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	51/10	-
28/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1/1	-

Dolce Marie

Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 633662

11/4

Comment: Turned in a solid effort in defeat 21 days ago, when second with three of these in behind in a claimer; record over this course and distance is three wins from 11 runs; recent display was promising so should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	8/5	-
04/08/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	411/10	-
16/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	79/10	-
26/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	81/10	-
11/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	27/2	-
19/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	49/2	-

Mobil Memory

Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 247347

11/4

Comment: Beaten 13l into seventh three weeks ago in a claimer; all wins over this distance; now eased in the grades (in for $7.5k); has to be considered as has been on the scene in the recent past.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	103/10	-
07/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	37/10	-
16/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	89/10	-
07/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	82/5	-
21/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	22/5	-
05/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	9/10	-

The Kid's Prayer

Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 555736

7/2

Comment: Split Commissioner D (fourth) and Mobil Memory (seventh) last month when beaten 13l (sixth of eight) in a claimer; she can be competitive at this level; claiming value now drops to $7.5k; a good third two starts back and can figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	183/10	-
07/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	34/1	-
16/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	291/10	-
26/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	241/10	-
07/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	89/2	-
21/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	227/10	-

Angel's Destiny

Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 7-65545

16/1

Comment: Three-time winner in her career (from 6f-1m) but slumped a bit since winning a claimer at Mahoning Valley in November; split a number of these rivals in a claimer when fifth of seven last month; she can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	49/2	-
05/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	334/5	-
15/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	89/5	-
01/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	323/10	-
10/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	51/2	-
16/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	113/10	-

Pointof Attraction

Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 52-577

20/1

Comment: Finished last of seven in a claimer when behind three of these last month; season-ticket holder here with three wins; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role given lifeless performances of late.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	341/10	-
10/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	119/10	-
22/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	48/5	-
28/09/24	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 4	18/5	-
29/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	13/10	-
14/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	19/5	-

State of Grace

Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 635636

25/1

Comment: Finished last of six two weeks ago in an allowance race; form has been a bit up and down of late and no wins at the trip; hard to entertain.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/09/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	151/5	-
26/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	65/2	-
12/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	469/10	-
09/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	17/1	-
10/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	148/5	-
21/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	403/10	-

Beautiful Charade

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 174521

Comment: Successful twice in her last six starts; won by 3l 29 days ago in a claimer; needs to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/08/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	1/1	-
08/07/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	11/10	-
28/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	3/5	-
08/05/25	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	103/5	-
10/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	6/1	-
27/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 4	4/5	-