Thistledown

17:50 - RESULT

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 5f 110y Going: Sloppy

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: AYE AYE SIR gets a firm vote. He has got a win to his name and is proven at the trip, while Agnello's Dream and Auger also warrant respect.

1st	3. Aye Aye Sir Fav	15/8
2nd	2. Auger	9/2
3rd	7. P H Factor 2nd Fav	2/1

Favourite

15/8

Aye Aye Sir

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Richard Rettele Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: -624

15/8

Comment: Respectable effort in defeat (beaten just over 2l) in an optional claimer last Wednesday; a winner over C&D; smart performer in his prime; should have every chance as boasts the best speed figure posted by this field in the last 12 months.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/07/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	123/10	-
18/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	62/5	-
30/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	9/1	-
11/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	27/10	-
22/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	17/5	-
24/07/24	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	10/1	-

2nd Favourite

2/1

P H Factor

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Nestor Rivera Age/Wt: 9/8-11 F: 34513

2/1

Comment: Has winning track form; somewhat disappointing when finishing third (6-5) 22 days ago (split Aye Aye Sir and Don't Stop, muddy track) in a claimer; entitled to respect if finding his best form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	6/5	-
02/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	9/10	-
22/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	11/10	-
05/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	127/10	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	103/10	-
29/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	153/50	-

Auger

Jockey: Ricardo Feliciano Trainer: Benny Feliciano Age/Wt: 9/8-11 F: 11413

9/2

Comment: A winner over C&D; one-time useful performer; not beaten that far in third (9l) in an optional claimer when dropped in distance last month; in for a $12.5k tag here, up from $8k last time; his jockey has an impressive record from low numbers over this C&D so should go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/06/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	29/10	-
20/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	5/2	-
06/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	7/10	-
11/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	33/10	-
23/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	31/10	-
12/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	22/5	-

Agnello's Dream

Jockey: Yan Aviles Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 415-

9/1

Comment: Has won here previously; useful in this grade; finished fifth but wasn't beaten too far (9l) last June upped to 1m in an allowance race; long absence to overcome; capable if in the mood so one to be interested in.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
18/01/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	27/10	-
03/01/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	23/10	-
20/12/23	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	117/10	-

Holy Saint

Jockey: Irwin Rosendo Trainer: Johanna Urieta Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 443222

9/1

Comment: Record over this C&D is three wins from three runs; turned in a solid effort in defeat last month, when second in a claimer; higher claiming tag here so up in class; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role as not in the habit of winning recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	17/10	-
06/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	4/1	-
26/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	7/5	-
12/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	31/10	-
03/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	11/5	-
16/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	33/10	-

Statesboro

Jockey: Mauro Cedillo Trainer: Michelle Winters Age/Wt: 9/8-11 F: 5-5

12/1

Comment: Achieved four wins at this venue and admirable career strike-rate (12 from 56 to date); finished last of five over 6f here (allowance optional claimer) a week ago; facing a testing assignment and he can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/07/25	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	363/10	-
11/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	65/2	-
11/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	81/5	-
01/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	2114/25	-
13/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	76/5	-
24/07/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	57/10	-

Don't Stop

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Khadeem Galloway Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 13234

14/1

Comment: Behind two of these last month when fourth here (muddy track) in a claimer; is a two-time winner this year and despite a poor last run, he had been running well previously; meeting some horses in good form and only limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	7/1	-
28/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	14/5	-
06/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	73/5	-
10/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	19/10	-
01/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	21/10	-
26/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	27/10	-

Thistledown

18:20 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: REAL NAUGHTY can prove superior to his rivals. He can't be faulted for consistency and enjoys running at this track. Kadesh and Time The Avenger also warrant respect.

1st	5. Real Naughty Fav	13/8
2nd	1. Kadesh	11/4
3rd	7. Dr Jack Flyer	13/2

Favourite

13/8

Real Naughty

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Robert Cline Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 2-12122

13/8

Comment: Has maintained his consistent level of form and specialist here with four wins; finished runner-up when 9-10 at Belterra Park two months ago in an optional claimer; leading claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Belterra Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	9/10	-
21/04/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	1/2	-
27/03/25	Turfway Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 12	107/20	-
04/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	1/5	-
11/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	19/10	-
30/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	5/2	-

2nd Favourite

5/2

Time The Avenger

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Nestor Rivera Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 221511

5/2

Comment: Comfortably landed six-runner optional claimer last month; specialist here with three wins and bidding for a hat-trick; deserves respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/06/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	49/10	-
12/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	22/5	-
20/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	26/5	-
30/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	11/10	-
01/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	3/5	-
25/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/10	-

Kadesh

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Craig Sweeting Age/Wt: 8/8-7 F: 11244

11/4

Comment: Performed at a higher level than this in his peak and going for a third win this year; solid run when fourth in an optional claimer five weeks ago; brings winning form to the table and some hopes.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/06/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	18/5	-
08/05/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	9/2	-
11/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	1/1	-
26/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	7/10	-
06/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/5	-
27/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	11/2	-

Dr Jack Flyer

Jockey: Joe Stokes Trainer: Larry Reed Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 141643

13/2

Comment: Fair effort (beaten 2½l) at Mountaineer Park three weeks ago in a starter allowance; admirable career strike-rate (six from 19 to date).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	3/1	-
02/06/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	32/5	-
08/05/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	39/10	-
11/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	37/10	-
26/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	3/1	-
04/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	41/10	-

Stomping Moon

Jockey: Luciano Hernandez Trainer: Joe Pizzurro Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 53344

14/1

Comment: Held in fourth in an optional claimer, finishing well behind reopposing Time The Avenger two weeks ago; four-time winner within the resume (from 6f-1m); has largely been consistent of late; meeting some horses in good form and looks risky.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/06/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	77/10	-
29/05/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	251/10	-
13/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	41/5	-
30/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	477/10	-
11/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	79/5	-
22/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	11/10	-

Leavenworth

Jockey: Victor Fernandez Trainer: John Erdel Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 184-13

16/1

Comment: Creditable effort to finish third, beaten just under 4l in a claimer (muddy track) last month; a winner over this C&D; managed two wins in his last five outings.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	82/5	-
06/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	33/10	-
19/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	88/5	-
04/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	549/10	-
01/10/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	84/5	-
10/09/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	23/2	-

Tate

Jockey: Bailey Weatherly Trainer: Melinda Sanders Age/Wt: 7/8-9 F: 29-114

Comment: Not disgraced when fourth of seven in a starter allowance (Mountaineer Park, off slowly at the start) three weeks ago; managed two wins in his last three outings; his best looks to be behind him and is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	17/10	-
21/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	44/5	-
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	57/10	-
19/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	327/5	-
21/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	15/2	-
09/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	93/10	-

Thistledown

18:50 - RESULT

Runners: 4 Distance: 0m 5f 110y Going: Sloppy

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: WINNER ONLY

Verdict: GO JOCELYN GO is a strong pick. She has been a winner at this track and sets the form standard based on her most recent effort. My Best Day Ever is another to consider.

1st	5. Tayyara Fav	13/8
2nd	3. Classy Lil Betty	13/2
3rd	2. My Best Day Ever	13/8

Favourite

13/8

2nd Favourite

13/8

My Best Day Ever

Jockey: Andrew Ramgeet Trainer: Tina Ramgeet Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 77-544

13/8

Comment: Possesses winning form at this track; fair effort (beaten 5l) over 6f here (allowance race) last month; one to note if confirming promise shown last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	27/5	-
14/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	23/1	-
27/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	51/10	-
05/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	131/10	-
17/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	14/1	-
02/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	32/5	-

Tayyara

Jockey: Anthony Rodriguez Trainer: Enrique Lopez Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 2-325

13/8

Comment: Last of five here over 6f (allowance race) last month; others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	329/10	-
28/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	8/5	-
21/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	79/10	-
19/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	3/10	-
25/07/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	9/2	-
06/03/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	5/2	-

Go Jocelyn Go

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Omar Londono Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 1051

11/4

Comment: Narrow winner of a claimer (muddy track) on debut for this trainer last month; on target twice in her last four outings; should have every chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	26/5	-
02/05/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	18/5	-
28/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	476/5	-
19/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	25/1	-
13/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	8/1	-

Classy Lil Betty

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Omar Londono Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 786176

13/2

Comment: Finished just behind My Best Day Ever when last in an allowance race on her first start for this trainer last month; this is her level; fitted with blinkers for the first time; more than capable if on song so hard to ignore.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	159/10	-
04/05/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	81/10	-
23/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	113/10	-
04/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	57/5	-
02/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	237/5	-
26/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	71/5	-

Athena's Ghost

Jockey: Mauro Cedillo Trainer: Jacinto Lopez Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 223141

Comment: Recorded second C&D win last month; yet to taste defeat over this C&D, winning on all two attempts; makes limited appeal despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	117/5	-
09/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	119/10	-
28/04/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	27/10	-
31/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	31/10	-
17/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	8/1	-
13/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	227/10	-

Thistledown

19:20 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: LIBERATE looks set to capitalise if the leaders go too fast and has won three times over this C&D. Mo Dont No is an interesting candidate.

1st	2. Liberate Fav	8/11
2nd	6. Hite	9/1
3rd	3. Mo Dont No	11/2

Favourite

8/11

Liberate

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Timothy Hamm Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 542111

8/11

Comment: Looking to complete a four-timer and useful in his prime; three wins from nine runs over C&D, including last time when beating six rivals (1-2); could be hard to beat as lower claiming tag worth taking at face value.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1/2	-
28/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	1/1	-
30/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	4/5	-
03/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	37/10	-
10/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	9/5	-
13/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	47/10	-

2nd Favourite

7/2

Midnight Warship

Jockey: Luis Gonzalez Trainer: Marco Ibarra Age/Wt: 7/8-9 F: 5-15212

7/2

Comment: Favourite and just beaten behind Mo Dont No (sloppy track) 23 days ago in a claimer; achieved four wins at this venue and one-time useful operator; likely to be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	3/10	-
22/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	2/5	-
07/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	23/10	-
03/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	61/10	-
10/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	23/5	-
11/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	32/5	-

Mo Dont No

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Jeffrey Radosevich Age/Wt: 12/8-11 F: 1-1431

11/2

Comment: Has won four times over C&D following just under 2l success here last month; hard to dismiss.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	29/10	-
28/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	33/10	-
14/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	12/5	-
30/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1/1	-
03/10/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/10	-
10/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	31/10	-

Hite

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Ivan Vazquez Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: -51562

9/1

Comment: Course specialist who has won four times here; produced an encouraging effort (second of nine, beaten 2l) last month in a claimer; claiming value now rises to $16k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	14/5	-
16/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	167/10	-
12/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	53/10	-
29/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	9/10	-
30/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	77/10	-
12/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	99/5	-

Yippee Ki Yay

Jockey: Yan Aviles Trainer: Jeffrey Radosevich Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 431-21

10/1

Comment: Recorded second C&D win 50 days ago; despite that Thistledown success, others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	11/10	-
05/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	7/2	-
26/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	1/1	-
30/08/24	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	11/5	-
20/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	28/5	-
16/07/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/10	-

Into Gold

Jockey: Anthony Rodriguez Trainer: Emily Szczepanski Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 444152

16/1

Comment: Problems at the start (bumped) in a claimer when going down narrowly last month; has a course-and-distance record of three wins from 13 starts; higher claiming tag here so up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	4/5	-
22/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	47/10	-
03/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/10	-
31/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	109/10	-
19/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	1/2	-
27/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	14/5	-

Thistledown

19:50 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: MACHO SOLO is a strong pick. He is expected to take a marked forward step from his debut and is less exposed than some of his rivals, while Bravadeer isn't out of it.

1st	2. Finistere Fav	11/10
2nd	1. Dixie Man	13/2
3rd	6. Island Boss	10/1

Favourite

11/10

Finistere

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Caryn Vecchio Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 34-622

11/10

Comment: Ran encouragingly when 2½l second where he had two of these rivals behind last month in a maiden claimer; producing consistent form and has raised his game the last twice; assuming he steps up from most recent effort then in with a chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/06/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	12/5	-
11/06/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	13/5	-
22/05/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	18/5	-
25/03/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	8/5	-
07/03/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	21/10	-
20/02/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	16/5	-

2nd Favourite

3/1

Macho Solo

Jockey: Ricardo Feliciano Trainer: James Canegata Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 6

3/1

Comment: Held on his debut over 5½f here at 22-1 last month; now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer and strong claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
10/06/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 7	23/1	-

Bravadeer

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Stephen Trevino Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 9546-7

6/1

Comment: Yet to finish better than fourth in his five races; finished seventh, beaten a fair way at Presque Isle Downs 37 days ago in a maiden claimer; has a reasonable shout as shown some signs of promise.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/06/25	Presque Isle Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	105/2	-
17/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	647/10	-
01/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	377/10	-
17/09/24	Presque Isle Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 5	124/5	-
12/08/24	Presque Isle Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	53/2	-

Dixie Man

Jockey: Roberto Perez Trainer: Robin Schuster Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 422735

13/2

Comment: Split Finistere and Island Boss last month when beaten 7l in fifth in a maiden claimer; improved form the last twice but still winless and defeats stacking up (13 on the bounce); unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/06/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	33/2	-
11/06/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	37/5	-
22/05/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	3/1	-
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	9/2	-
01/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	56/5	-
12/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	178/5	-

Tearaway Tom

Jockey: Yan Aviles Trainer: Gary Johnson Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 56535

9/1

Comment: Appears to be on the upgrade judged on two most recent runs; last of five in a maiden claimer when behind two of these four weeks ago; others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	31/5	-
22/05/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	48/5	-
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	5/2	-
19/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	133/10	-
19/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	71/10	-

Island Boss

Jockey: Samuel Jimenez Trainer: James Canegata Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 877

10/1

Comment: Behind two of these last month when last here in a maiden claimer; few miles on the clock with this his fourth race; passed over as shown nothing recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/06/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	23/5	-
10/06/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	186/5	-
24/04/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	15/1	-

Thistledown

20:20 - RESULT

Runners: 4 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Sloppy

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: WINNER ONLY

Verdict: WISCONSIN GAL is going for another distance success and could see the likely strong pace tee things up nicely for her. Vicki Rose is another to consider.

1st	2. Blue Dazzler Fav	10/11
2nd	5. She's So Sexy	9/2
3rd	4. Honduras Passion	13/2

Favourite

10/11

Blue Dazzler

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Kim Puhl Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 457412

10/11

Comment: A previous winner here; best form so far in last two starts; finished in front of Honduras Passion and She's So Sexy when close second three weeks ago in an allowance race; should be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	31/10	-
09/06/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	9/10	-
13/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 5	3/10	-
26/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	12/1	-
23/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	53/10	-
09/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	81/10	-

2nd Favourite

9/4

Princess Of Omaha

Jockey: Brandon Whitacre Trainer: Paul McEntee Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 1-5

9/4

Comment: Finished last of five (sloppy track, bumped at the start) at Horseshoe Indianapolis two months ago in an allowance optional claimer; this is competitive and not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	111/5	-
22/11/24	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	1/10	-
13/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 11	3771/100	-
10/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 11	838/25	-
22/09/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	4551/100	-
23/08/24	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	113/10	-

She's So Sexy

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Jeffrey Radosevich Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 6-7634

9/2

Comment: Has lacked consistency of late; beaten just over 4l just behind Blue Dazzler and Honduras Passion in runner-up and third last month in an allowance race; this line-up contains some strong opposition so has some questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	26/5	-
02/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	89/10	-
12/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	7/2	-
02/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	4/1	-
12/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	2/1	-
27/09/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	6/5	-

Honduras Passion

Jockey: Luis Gonzalez Trainer: Kim Puhl Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 553153

13/2

Comment: Unfancied when going close in an allowance race (split Blue Dazzler and She's So Sexy) last month; track has proven suitable before.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	113/5	-
02/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	15/1	-
13/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	189/10	-
25/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	129/5	-
28/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	207/10	-
14/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	409/10	-

Wisconsin Gal

Jockey: Yan Aviles Trainer: Paul McEntee Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 56283

Comment: Out of the frame (beaten 7l in third) at Horseshoe Indianapolis 33 days ago in an allowance optional claimer; a leading player as her peak speed figure over the past year puts her clear.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	11/2	-
10/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	8 / 9	261/4	-
17/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	277/50	-
30/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 10	309/5	-
24/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	145/2	-
25/01/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 6	29/5	-

Vicki Rose

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Pavel Matejka Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: -5216

Comment: Missed the frame (beaten 8l into sixth) at Horseshoe Indianapolis last month in an allowance race; shown she can get her head in front so likely to be thereabouts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	209/10	-
25/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	59/20	-
06/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	7/10	-
18/01/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 12	637/100	-
18/04/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	1239/100	-
29/03/24	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 11	63/10	-

Thistledown

20:50 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: CAPO LUCA rates a strong recommendation. He knows how to get his nose in front and has won three times over this C&D. Moreau and Channel Fury are also respected.

1st	1. Moreau Fav	1/1
2nd	2. Atkins 2nd Fav	11/4
3rd	3. Time To Shoot	15/2

Favourite

1/1

Moreau

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Jeffrey Radosevich Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 1-1321

1/1

Comment: Chasing a fourth C&D success after 1l win here in May; has a good record when fresh and ought to be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	8/5	-
13/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	9/10	-
28/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	9/5	-
23/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	3/5	-
19/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	1/10	-
05/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	4/5	-

2nd Favourite

11/4

Atkins

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Caryn Vecchio Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 433132

11/4

Comment: Consistent lately; has winning C&D form to his name; beaten a short head over 6f here (optional claimer) last month.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	14/5	-
11/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	37/5	-
03/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	9/10	-
26/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	31/10	-
05/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	5/1	-
27/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	28/5	-

Capo Luca

Jockey: Luis Gonzalez Trainer: Kim Puhl Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 71118

7/2

Comment: Last of eight here over 1m1f (Grade 3) last month; yet to taste defeat over this C&D, winning on all three attempts; three-time winner over C&D; trainer going well a plus; respected with drop in class a positive and peak figure in the past year is the best in the field.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Thistledown / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	8 / 8	208/5	-
11/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	57/10	-
27/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	9/5	-
06/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	14/5	-
19/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	121/5	-
02/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	156/5	-

Time To Shoot

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Richard Rettele Age/Wt: 8/8-7 F: 76-421

15/2

Comment: Knows this place inside out (seven course wins); got home in front by 1½l when dropped back to 6f last month in an allowance race; others appeal more despite that win at Thistledown.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	16/5	-
26/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	36/5	-
30/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	56/5	-
13/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	38/1	-
28/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	41/5	-
08/10/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	12/5	-

Timesatappin

Jockey: Roberto Perez Trainer: Lori Smith Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 115665

14/1

Comment: Not disgraced when fifth two weeks ago in an allowance race; is a two-time winner this year but not always shown an awful lot since winning an allowance race at Mahoning Valley four months ago; this looks a fair heat so can't be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	243/5	-
27/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	24/1	-
05/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	128/5	-
05/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	33/5	-
05/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 4	17/10	-
08/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	12/1	-

Channel Fury

Jockey: Ricardo Mejias Trainer: James Jackson Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 322-11

Comment: A C&D winner; on a hat-trick after last win; scored by a slim margin in an allowance race at Mountaineer Park 53 days ago; goes well fresh and might have a say.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	16/5	-
30/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	7/10	-
02/10/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	33/10	-
20/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	3/10	-
01/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	1/2	-
27/06/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	2/5	-

Thistledown

21:20 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: COOL COUPLE is a firm selection. He has shown he can get his head in front and the likely strong pace up front is a plus. Rerun represents a threat.

1st	7. Konteekee Fav	1/1
2nd	5. Sharon's Prince 2nd Fav	7/2
3rd	3. Picaro	8/1

Favourite

1/1

Konteekee

Jockey: Luis Gonzalez Trainer: Kim Puhl Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 332762

1/1

Comment: Had a bunch of these rivals behind him in an allowance race when on the premises, finishing second at 6-1 last month; sole victory becoming a distant memory; should be in the mix as recent effort was encouraging.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	6/1	-
13/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	9/2	-
25/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	23/10	-
28/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	9/2	-
17/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	4/1	-
26/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	39/5	-

2nd Favourite

7/2

Sharon's Prince

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: S Kintz Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 4-3223

7/2

Comment: Improved form the last twice; fair effort (beaten 2½l) at Presque Isle Downs last month in a claimer; regularly been coming up a bit short lately so one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/06/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	73/10	-
27/05/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	37/10	-
29/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	31/10	-
08/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	21/10	-
21/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	19/5	-
17/09/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	17/2	-

Call It A Night

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Jeffrey Radosevich Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 3-5843

9/2

Comment: Not disgraced when third at 33-1 two weeks ago in an allowance race; poses a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	333/10	-
24/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	57/5	-
05/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	13/1	-
08/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	7/2	-
28/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	83/10	-
11/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	4/1	-

Rerun

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Kim Puhl Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 137724

6/1

Comment: Split a number of these rivals (bumped at the start) 17 days ago when beaten 9l in an allowance race; this is his level; knows how to win so should be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	42/5	-
03/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	77/10	-
13/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	29/2	-
24/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	69/5	-
13/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	74/5	-
01/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	56/5	-

Picaro

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Rey Mendoza Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 38-218

8/1

Comment: Beaten by a bunch of these last month when last of eight (bumped at the start) in an allowance race; has won here; slow starts becoming a regular occurrence so not easy to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	10/1	-
10/06/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	13/10	-
20/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	59/2	-
30/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	27/10	-
30/09/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	58/5	-

Action Man

Jockey: Victor Fernandez Trainer: Jason Dacosta Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 566546

20/1

Comment: Failed to land a blow when sixth of eight last month splitting Konteekee, Call It A Night and Cool Couple in an allowance race; not always shown an awful lot since winning a maiden special weight at Mahoning Valley in November; this looks a fair heat so may have to settle for supporting role at best.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	663/10	-
03/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	247/10	-
03/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	217/10	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	153/2	-
05/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	228/5	-
22/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	73/5	-

Cool Couple

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Jason Dacosta Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 13254

Comment: Could not manage better than fourth in an allowance race splitting Konteekee, Call It A Night and Rerun two weeks ago; much respected as shown he can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	23/10	-
13/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	19/10	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	2/5	-
05/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	1/10	-
19/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	1/2	-