Thistledown Race 1 - Race 1 - Claiming
MIDNIGHT COUNCIL (6) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 1.5 lengths away in second over 1106m at this track (Dirt) when he was in the firing line all the way. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. COWBOY JUSTICE (4) got well back over 1207m at Horseshoe Indianapolis (Dirt) last time and never threatened, eventually finishing 14 lengths away in eighth. Finds a suitable assignment and can get the job done. BREEZE THE BAYOU (9) registered a strong win at Mahoning Valley two runs ago. Decent effort last time out when second over 1207m at this track, beaten 2.25 lengths. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. GRAND BEY (2) turned in another moderate effort last start when 9 lengths from the winner in fifth over 1106m at this track. Capable of featuring prominently.

Jockey: Yan Aviles
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 7 at this track on May 13 over 1106m, 9 len behind Improbable First carrying 54kg at $13. Before that 4th in a small field at Mahoning Valley on April 5 over 1106m, 5 len behind Bang A Rang carrying 56kg at $14.50.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/7 | 13/05/2025 | 38 | CLM 3U | $21,094.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Yan Aviles | 54kg | 1:06.06 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $13.00 |
4/6 | 05/04/2025 | 26 | CLM 3U | $19,329.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | SP | Yan Aviles | 56kg | 1:07.09 | 6-4-4 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $14.50 |
8/8 | 10/03/2025 | 104 | CLM 3U | $19,422.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | Fast | Victor R Fernandez | 56kg | 1:06.16 | 7-6-8 | 4 |
| 21.3L | $6.50 |
3/7 | 26/11/2024 | 19 | CLM 3U | $18,417.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Mauro Cedillo | 56kg | 1:14.08 | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $10.50 |
8/10 | 07/11/2024 | 15 | CLM 3U | $18,417.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | Fast | Yan Aviles | 56kg | 1:07.66 | 7-7-8 | 9 |
| 10.6L | $2.80 |
2/8 | 23/10/2024 | 14 | CLM 3U | $17,486.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Mauro Cedillo | 56kg | 1:12.56 | 1-4-2 | 8 |
| 10.0L | $7.10 |

Jockey: Luis Batista
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track on May 21 over 1609m, 3 len behind Domi carrying 54kg at $11.90. The race before that 7th of 9 at this track on April 23 over 1207m, 7 len behind Coastertothemoon carrying 54kg at $51.90.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/5 | 21/05/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $18,438.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | M | L A Batista | 54kg | 1:41.91 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $11.90 |
7/9 | 23/04/2025 | 12 | CLM 3U | $21,565.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | L A Batista | 54kg | 1:13.20 | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 7.4L | $51.90 |
4/5 | 11/04/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $19,329.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | Bailey Weatherly | 56kg | 1:42.32 | 2-4-4 | 1 |
| 19.3L | $19.50 |
5/8 | 27/03/2025 | 17 | CLM 3U | $19,176.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | Fast | Bailey Weatherly | 56kg | 1:46.78 | 4-6-5 | 8 |
| 22.5L | $55.60 |
4/8 | 10/03/2025 | 10 | CLM 3U | $19,422.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | Fast | Bailey Weatherly | 56kg | 1:06.16 | 2-5-4 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $19.70 |
5/6 | 28/02/2025 | 86 | CLM 3U | $19,485.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | Bailey Weatherly | 56kg | 1:42.92 | 6-5-5 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $31.60 |

Jockey: Fernando Salazar Becerra
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming got back early 9th of 12 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on April 22 over 1207m, 8 len behind Booming with 55.5kg at $50.90. Second-up ran last of 8 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on May 15 over 1207m, 14 len behind Texas Free with 54kg at $28.40. Rates highly.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 15/05/2025 | 23 | CLM 3U | $28,906.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54kg | 1:10.25 | 6-8-8 | 4 |
| 14.8L | $28.40 |
9/12 | 22/04/2025 | 159 | ALLOW 3U | $65,495.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 55.5kg | 1:10.25 | 12-11-9 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $50.90 |
1/9 | 14/11/2024 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $28,158.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | SP | Eduardo E Perez | 54.5kg | 1:13.07 | 7-4-1 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $10.80 |
4/7 | 24/10/2024 | 135 | MDN 3U | $55,636.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Eduardo E Perez | 54.5kg | 1:11.86 | 7-5-4 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $13.20 |
4/6 | 11/06/2024 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $27,946.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:06.43 | 6-5-4 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $6.90 |
3/9 | 21/05/2024 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $28,287.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Eduardo E Perez | 54.5kg | 1:13.54 | 7-6-3 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $13.50 |

Jockey: Kirsten Swan
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after 10 months second last of 7 at this track on May 13 over 1106m, 11 len behind Improbable First carrying 54kg at $8.30. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Charles Town on December 1 2023 over 1308m, 4 len behind Barrelhouse carrying 55.5kg at $7.70.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/7 | 13/05/2025 | 286 | CLM 3U | $21,094.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Kirsten Swan | 54kg | 1:06.06 | 1-4-6 | 7 |
| 11.0L | $8.30 |
6/9 | 31/07/2024 | 11 | CLM 3U | $20,301.00 | Delaware Park | 1106m | Fast | Kirsten Swan | 56kg | 1:07.59 | 7-7-6 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $59.70 |
4/8 | 20/07/2024 | 21 | CLM 3U | $20,301.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Kirsten Swan | 56kg | 1:13.35 | 1-5-4 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $41.20 |
3/7 | 29/06/2024 | 15 | CLM 3U | $20,393.00 | Delaware Park | 1106m | Fast | Kirsten Swan | 56kg | 1:07.31 | 2-5-3 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $85.60 |
5/9 | 14/06/2024 | 9 | CLM 3U | $20,393.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Kirsten Swan | 56kg | 1:12.58 | 7-6-5 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $85.10 |
5/6 | 05/06/2024 | 14 | CLM 3U | $20,393.00 | Delaware Park | 1673m | Fast | Kirsten Swan | 55.5kg | 1:49.24 | 2-5-5 | 2 |
| 15.3L | $19.20 |

Jockey: Erik Barbaran
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. At the latest run raced on the pace when 2nd of 7 at this track on May 13 over 1106m, 1.5 len behind Improbable First carrying 54kg at $2.40. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Mahoning Valley on April 5 over 1106m, 2.25 len behind Bang A Rang with 56kg at $1.50. Well placed.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 13/05/2025 | 38 | CLM 3U | $21,094.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 54kg | 1:06.06 | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.40 |
2/6 | 05/04/2025 | 31 | CLM 3U | $19,329.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | SP | T Houghton | 56kg | 1:07.09 | 2-5-2 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $1.50 |
5/9 | 05/03/2025 | 30 | ALLOW 3U | $41,573.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | T Houghton | 56kg | 1:11.37 | 7-6-5 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $9.40 |
1/8 | 03/02/2025 | 18 | MDN 3U | $39,130.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | T Houghton | 57kg | 1:14.99 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $2.40 |
3/9 | 16/01/2025 | 36 | MDN 3U | $39,194.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | Good | Angel I Diaz | 57kg | 1:05.48 | 1-2-3 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $5.60 |
2/7 | 11/12/2024 | 27 | MDN 3U | $37,442.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | T Houghton | 56.5kg | 1:13.98 | 7-1-2 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Javier Tavares
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Tampa Bay Downs January 11 over 1308m, 19 len behind Paralegal carrying 53.5kg at $29.50. When resuming last campaign fifth of 7 at Tampa Bay Downs December 28 over 1106m, 7 len behind Zingales King with 54.5kg at $49.80.
Last Starts 147 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/9 | 11/01/2025 | 14 | CLM 4U | $29,032.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1308m | Fast | Cipriano Gil | 53.5kg | 1:18.29 | 1-8-9 | 8 |
| 19.0L | $29.50 |
5/7 | 28/12/2024 | 127 | CLM 3U | $27,735.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1106m | Fast | Anthony Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:03.90 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $49.80 |
4/6 | 23/08/2024 | 21 | CLM 3U | $35,330.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | David Boraco | 56kg | 1:09.77 | 2-4-4 | 5 |
| 21.3L | $86.30 |
7/9 | 02/08/2024 | 12 | CLM 3U | $35,330.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Carlos D Lugo | 56kg | 1:25.05 | 6-7-7 | 1 |
| 21.5L | $66.20 |
8/9 | 21/07/2024 | 16 | CLM 3U | $34,586.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | J Ferrer | 56kg | 0:58.30 | 8-8-8 | 7 |
| 8.7L | $73.10 |
6/7 | 05/07/2024 | 35 | CLM 3U | $34,586.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Jonathan Ocasio | 56.5kg | 1:11.22 | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $54.50 |

Jockey: Victor Fernandez
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last in a small field at this track on May 17 over 1106m, 11 len behind Thanks Frank with 54kg at $11.70. The start before that ran last in a small field at Mahoning Valley on March 24 over 1207m, 17 len behind Monba Quake carrying 55.5kg at $21.20.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/6 | 17/05/2025 | 54 | CLM 3U | $24,219.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Rocco Bowen | 54kg | 1:06.59 | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $11.70 |
5/5 | 24/03/2025 | 24 | ALLOW 3U | $41,046.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Good | L E Perez | 55.5kg | 1:13.90 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $21.20 |
5/5 | 28/02/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $41,707.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | L E Perez | 55kg | 1:42.07 | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 41.5L | $7.30 |
1/6 | 30/01/2025 | 49 | MDN 3 | $39,194.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | L E Perez | 56kg | 1:13.21 | 5-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $20.10 |
7/7 | 12/12/2024 | 43 | MDN 2 | $37,442.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | Good | L E Perez | 55.5kg | 1:06.32 | 5-7-7 | 6 |
| 15.4L | $3.20 |
2/8 | 30/10/2024 | 22 | MDN 2 | $35,116.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Santiago Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:14.12 | 7-4-2 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Angel Diaz
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Comes off a 45 day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 9 at this track on April 23 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Coastertothemoon carrying 56kg at $6.30. The run before that came from midfield and won by 2.5 len at Mahoning Valley April 1 over 1106m defeating Dixie Man with 57kg at $1.50.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 23/04/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $21,565.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | 1:13.20 | 8-4-2 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $6.30 |
1/5 | 01/04/2025 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $22,045.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | M | Angel I Diaz | 57kg | 1:06.86 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $1.50 |
3/8 | 12/03/2025 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $16,854.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Angel I Diaz | 57kg | 1:13.31 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $2.20 |
2/7 | 11/02/2025 | 8 | MDN CLM 3U | $16,908.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | Fast | Angel I Diaz | 57kg | 1:04.70 | 3-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.70 |
6/8 | 03/02/2025 | 54 | MDN 3U | $39,130.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | J Stokes | 57kg | 1:14.99 | 1-4-6 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $12.00 |
5/7 | 11/12/2024 | 12 | MDN CLM 3U | $26,194.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Good | Marcos Meneses | 55kg | 1:12.27 | 1-4-5 | 7 |
| 12.3L | $4.50 |