Thistledown Race 4 - Race 4 - Maiden Special Weight
KETTLE COALMINE (2) looks well placed after finishing 2nd at Mahoning Valley over 1207m, beaten 0.75L, and has been consistently in the placings this season. SILVER B B (8) comes off a 3rd at the same track and trip, leading for much of the race, and is another key chance. MARKAWAY (7) was 4th in that same event, not far away, and BOLD WINDSOR (5) has a recent 3rd at Mahoning Valley to his name. These four shape as the main contenders based on recent form.
Jockey: T. D. Houghton
Weight: 56kgs
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Last start 5th of 6 after settling handy at Mahoning Valley over 1207m on 10 Apr, beaten 12.3L by Alter Boy in Maiden Claiming 62. Previous run finished 8th of 10 on heavy ground at the same track and trip, beaten 11.5L. Drops 101m in distance and carries 1kg less. Needs to lift on recent efforts but can improve from barrier 1.
Last Starts 19 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 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | T D Houghton | 57kg | - | 2-2-5 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 02/04/2026 | - | 3-6yo | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | HEAVY | Bailey Weatherly | 57kg | - | 9-10-9 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: David J. Haldar
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a solid 2nd of 10 at Mahoning Valley over 1207m on 2 Apr, beaten 0.75L behind See Ya Alligator. Placed in both prior runs, including a close 3rd over 1609m at $3.90. Drops to 1106m and draws well in barrier 2. Consistent recent form suggests he can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 02/04/2026 | - | 3-6yo | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | HEAVY | Angel I Diaz | 57kg | - | 8-7-5 | 9 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 18/03/2026 | - | 3-6yo | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | GOOD | David J Haldar | 57kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| - | $3.90 |
| 3/8 | 02/03/2026 | - | 3-6yo | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | GOOD | Kirsten Swan | 57kg | - | 7-7-4 | 6 |
| 3.75L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 34 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | Kirsten Swan | 57kg | - | 4-4-5 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $6.50 |
| 5/9 | 12/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 35 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | Kirsten Swan | 57kg | - | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/5 | 11/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 37 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | GD | Kirsten Swan | 57kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $15.00 |
| 3/7 | 18/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 41 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | FT | Kirsten Swan | 57kg | - | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 1L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 06/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 47 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Kirsten Swan | 56kg | - | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $17.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/07/2025 | - | 3-6yo | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | FAST | Laureano Sosa | 56.5kg | - | 2-6-6 | 4 |
| 37L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Fernando Salazar Becerra
Weight: 56kgs
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Last start finished 6th of 10 at Mahoning Valley over 1207m on 2 Apr, beaten 8.5L behind See Ya Alligator. Drops back to 1106m and draws barrier 3. Yet to place in seven starts but gets blinkers on. Needs to lift but can improve with the gear change.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 02/04/2026 | - | 3-6yo | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | HEAVY | Luis A Rodriguez Castro | 57kg | - | 5-2-3 | 11 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 02/03/2026 | - | 3-6yo | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | GOOD | Fernando Salazar Becerra | 57kg | - | 1-2-8 | 3 |
| 20.6L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 47 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | David J Haldar | 56kg | - | 2-2-5 | 6 |
| 22.4L | $26.00 |
| 6/6 | 29/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 42 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Joam S Toledo | 56kg | - | 3-3-6 | 4 |
| 31.5L | $16.00 |
| 6/6 | 09/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 52 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Joam S Toledo | 56kg | - | 4-4-6 | 5 |
| 21.6L | $21.00 |
| 11/12 | 21/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 41 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Luis Raul Rivera | 56kg | - | 3-5-11 | 12 |
| 26.8L | $21.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/05/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 52 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Bailey Weatherly | 54kg | - | 6-7-7 | 7 |
| 16.8L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Jason Simpson
Weight: 54kgs
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Three-year-old gelding by Air Strike on debut for Ricardo Bailey. Draws barrier 4 with Jason Simpson to ride. Market may provide the best guide to his chances.
Jockey: Mauro Cedillo
Weight: 56kgs
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Finished 7th of 7 last start at Mahoning Valley over 1207m on 19 Mar, beaten 33.3L at $26. Ran 3rd two back in a Maiden Claiming 47 at the same track, beaten 1.5L at $26. Drops 101m in trip and carries 1kg less here. Can improve with the distance drop.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 19/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Mauro Cedillo | 57kg | - | 2-5-7 | 3 |
| 33.3L | $26.00 |
| 3/10 | 24/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 47 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | GD | Mauro Cedillo | 57kg | - | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 47 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Mauro Cedillo | 54kg | - | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 23.9L | $3.60 |
Jockey: Luis Alberto Batista
Weight: 54kgs
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Finished 6th of 10 last start at Mahoning Valley over 1207m on 2 Apr, beaten 12.5L on heavy ground. Also finished 6th of 8 at the same track two runs back, beaten 12L at $6.50. Drops 101m in trip and carries 0.5kg more. Needs to lift on recent efforts but can improve with the distance change.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 02/04/2026 | - | 3-6yo | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | HEAVY | Luis A Rodriguez Castro | 53.5kg | - | 4-3-5 | 2 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/03/2026 | - | 3-6yo | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | GOOD | Luis A Rodriguez Castro | 53.5kg | - | 6-7-7 | 9 |
| 12L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Noel Vigil
Weight: 54kgs
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Last start 4th of 10 at Mahoning Valley over 1207m on 2 Apr, beaten 7.25L on heavy ground behind See Ya Alligator. Also finished 4th two runs back over the same trip, beaten 4.75L at $13. Drops slightly in distance and carries 0.5kg more today. Can improve with a softer run in transit.
Last Starts 27 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 | 02/04/2026 | - | 3-6yo | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | HEAVY | Jairo H Hernandez | 53.5kg | - | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 7.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/03/2026 | - | 3-6yo | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | GOOD | Jairo H Hernandez | 53.5kg | - | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 4.75L | $13.00 |
| 9/11 | 24/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 44 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | GD | Jairo H Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 3-4-7 | 11 |
| 15L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Alexander Chavez
Weight: 56kgs
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Last start 3rd of 10 after leading throughout at Mahoning Valley over 1207m on 2 Apr, beaten 7.25L behind Triangulo Rojo on heavy ground. Drops 101m in trip and carries 1kg less today. Has placed once from four starts and remains a maiden. Can feature with a repeat of his latest effort.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 02/04/2026 | - | 3-6yo | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | HEAVY | Alexander Chavez | 57kg | - | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 7.25L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 18/03/2026 | - | 3-6yo | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | GOOD | Alexander Chavez | 57kg | - | 5-5-5-8 | 9 |
| 33.35L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/03/2026 | - | 3-6yo | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | GOOD | Alexander Chavez | 57kg | - | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 8L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 34 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | Alexander Chavez | 57kg | - | 1-2-4 | 1 |
| 19.8L | $4.40 |
Jockey: Luis Raul Rivera
Weight: 54kgs
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Finished 7th of 10 last start at Mahoning Valley over 1207m on heavy going, beaten 11L after settling midfield. Drops 101m in trip and gets blinkers on. Still early in his career and open to improvement. Not without hope with added experience.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 02/04/2026 | - | 3-6yo | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | HEAVY | Erik Barbaran | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-7 | 2 |
| 11L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Angel I. Diaz
Weight: 54kgs
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Finished 10th of 10 at Mahoning Valley over 1207m on 2 Apr, beaten 26L on heavy ground. Drops 101m in trip and rises 0.5kg. Blinkers go on. Needs to show improvement.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 02/04/2026 | - | 3-6yo | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | HEAVY | Angel I Diaz | 53.5kg | - | 7-9-9 | 1 |
| 26L | $0.00 |