Thistledown Race 6 - Race 6 - Maiden Special Weight
HAPPYCASTLE (6) appeals on recent form, having placed 2nd and 3rd at Mahoning Valley over 1207m before a 6th last start in a stronger field. LIGHTNING SPEED (1) was 3rd at Belterra Park over 1006m two runs back and resumes after a break. CANTCATCHLILFLETCH (7) finished 4th at Mahoning Valley last start and can be considered for exotics. OVERTHROWD'HAREM (3) and BUKELE (5) both come off midfield finishes and may improve with blinkers on. Several debutants add intrigue to the race.
Jockey: Rocco Bowen
Weight: 54kgs
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First-up after a 237-day break. Last start finished 4th of 8 at Belterra Park over 1674m on 4 Sep, beaten 9L with 55.5kg at $3.70 behind R U Enticed. Placed third two runs back over 1006m at the same track. Can feature with the right run fresh.
Last Starts 238 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 04/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 57 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1674m | SY | Laureano Sosa | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-6-4 | 5 |
| 9L | $3.70 |
| 3/6 | 22/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 55 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1006m | FT | Antioco Murgia | 54kg | - | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 1L | $14.00 |
| 5/9 | 01/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 53 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1006m | FT | John Mckee | 54kg | - | 4-6-5 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $6.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 52 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1006m | FT | Anthony Y Nunez | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-6 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Mauro Cedillo
Weight: 56kgs
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Four-year-old colt by Tapiture trained by Brian Waltz. Draws barrier 2 with Mauro Cedillo to ride. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Erik Barbaran
Weight: 54kgs
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Finished 5th of 10 last start at Mahoning Valley over 1207m on 6 Apr, beaten 11.3L by Machico Madeira, carrying 53.5kg. Drops 101m in trip and draws a better barrier this time. Still a maiden after one run but can improve with added race experience.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 06/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 64 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | GD | Erik Barbaran | 53.5kg | - | 5-6-5 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: David J. Haldar
Weight: 54kgs
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Three-year-old gelding by Midshipman making his debut. Trained by Justin Radosevich and drawn barrier 4 with David J. Haldar to ride. Watch for any positive signs from this stable. Not without hope on debut.
Jockey: Alexander Chavez
Weight: 54kgs
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Resumes after 174 days, having finished 5th of 10 at Mahoning Valley over 1207m on 6 Nov, beaten 6.75L by Rico Suave at $17. Previous run was 8th of 12 at the same track and trip, beaten 12.8L at $10. Drops 1.5kg and back slightly in trip with blinkers on. Can improve fresh with the gear change.
Last Starts 175 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 06/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 53 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Alexander Crispin | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-6 | 1 |
| 6.75L | $17.00 |
| 8/12 | 23/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 53 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Alexander Chavez | 55.5kg | - | 9-9-10 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Angel I. Diaz
Weight: 56kgs
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Placed two starts back when 3rd at Mahoning Valley over 1207m, beaten 7L at $5. Finished 2nd prior to that behind Sun Of War. Last start finished 6th of 10 at Mahoning Valley over 1207m, beaten 11.8L. Has place claims if he finds his best.
Last Starts 24 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 | 06/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 64 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | GD | David J Haldar | 57kg | - | 4-3-4 | 10 |
| 11.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 19/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | David J Haldar | 57kg | - | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 7L | $5.00 |
| 2/5 | 03/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 58 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | Brandon Leonardo Tapara | 57kg | - | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 4L | $15.00 |
| 6/6 | 30/03/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 60 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SY | Joe Stokes | 53.5kg | - | 4-6-6 | 3 |
| 37.3L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Alejandro Gomez
Weight: 56kgs
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Last start 4th of 10 at Mahoning Valley over 1207m on 6 Apr, beaten 9.5L behind Machico Madeira. Drops back in trip and carries 1kg less today. Yet to place from three starts but has blinkers on. Can improve with the gear change.
Last Starts 24 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 | 06/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 64 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | GD | Alejandro Gomez | 57kg | - | 10-9-7 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 19/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 58 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | FT | Kevin Gonzalez | 57kg | - | 1-3-6-6 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/5 | 03/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 58 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | Kevin Gonzalez | 57kg | - | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 16.8L | $7.00 |