Thistledown Race 6 - Race 6 - Maiden Special Weight
USAIN TH (2) Good run when placing 3rd beaten by 5L last time at Mahoning Valley and can find a nice position from the draw. Alexander Chavez is a crucial engagement. Will take some beating today. T' RAY (6) Faded at the finish when 2nd beaten by 2 3/4L last time at Turfway Park but coming back in trip. Change in trainer. Should race on the speed. Winnable race. MORODER (4) First up from a break of 10 weeks and nice run when 3rd first up last preparation at Tampa Bay Downs. Include in chances. NYDINI (1) Resuming after a spell of 34 weeks. Finished 4th last time here but will appreciate a good alley. Chelsey Keiser and David Wolochuk are a formidable team. Capable of a running a place.
Jockey: Chelsey Keiser
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming after a break of 34 weeks. Was $18.00 and came in 4th last time at this venue but has a nice advantage with a good gate. Respect the betting.
Last Starts 239 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 25/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Alexander Chavez | 54kg | - | 4-4-5 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $17.00 |
| 8/9 | 04/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Chelsey Keiser | 54kg | - | 6-8-8 | 8 |
| 10.8L | $5.50 |
| 9/10 | 08/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | FT | Chelsey Keiser | 54.5kg | - | 5-7-9 | 8 |
| 28.3L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Alexander Chavez
Weight: 54kgs
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Managed to finish 3rd last time at Mahoning Valley and will try to take advantage of the barrier. Will be motoring home late. Alexander Chavez rates highly aboard. Should go well.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Oscar Villarreal | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 6/12 | 27/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Oscar Villarreal | 54.5kg | - | 9-9-7-5 | 4 |
| 13.4L | $13.00 |
| 5/11 | 13/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Oscar Villarreal | 54.5kg | - | 11-8-7 | 5 |
| 9L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Luis Antonio Gonzalez
Weight: 56kgs
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First up after a break of 38 weeks. At $4.50 couldn't stay in touch when 5th last time at Colonial Downs. Coming to a new trainer. Very unlikely.
Last Starts 269 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 | 26/07/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | FT | Ben Curtis | 54kg | - | 2-5-6 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $3.40 |
| 8/11 | 03/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 54.5kg | - | 9-8-8 | 6 |
| 19L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Rocco Bowen
Weight: 56kgs
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First up from a break of 10 weeks and did well when 3rd first up last preparation at Tampa Bay Downs. Contender at a nice price.
Last Starts 73 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | FT | Marcos Meneses | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-6 | 8 |
| 9L | $19.00 |
| 3/4 | 28/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | FT | Marcos Meneses | 54kg | - | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 9L | $4.00 |
| 4/6 | 15/02/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1308m | FT | Hector Rafael Diaz Jr | 54.5kg | - | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $5.00 |
| 7/9 | 25/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1308m | FT | Hector Rafael Diaz Jr | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-5 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $21.00 |
| 2/6 | 05/01/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | FT | Hector Rafael Diaz Jr | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 9/9 | 08/06/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FT | Gerardo Corrales | 54kg | - | 9-9-9 | 7 |
| 17.4L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Victor R. Fernandez
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming after a spell. Was $5.50 and weakened under pressure when 4th last time at Mahoning Valley. Have to respect the recent David Wolochuk form. Prefer in an easier race.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 17/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | Chelsey Keiser | 57kg | - | 2-3-3 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $4.40 |
| 11/12 | 25/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 94 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 10-12-11-11 | 9 |
| 26L | $21.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1207m | FT | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | - | 5-6-6 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Mauro Cedillo
Weight: 54kgs
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Couldn't keep the momentum going throughout when 2nd last time at Turfway Park but will be facing a significant drop in distance. First start for a new trainer. Will run close.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 19/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Alex Achard | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $3.80 |
| 4/12 | 26/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Alex Achard | 54.5kg | - | 7-8-8 | 3 |
| 11L | $9.00 |