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Thistledown Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance

VESPERA (4) comes in with strong recent form, winning three of her last four including an Allowance at Mahoning Valley over 1207m last start, and was runner-up to JUST BE QUIET (1) at Thistledown over this trip two back. Just Be Quiet (1) resumes after a dominant 3L win at Thistledown over 1609m, and has a solid record at this track and distance. ROSE RITA (6) is also a last-start winner at Mahoning Valley and was runner-up over this trip at Thistledown last season. MIA'S GO (7) placed 3rd on heavy ground at Mahoning Valley last start and has two recent wins. These four look the leading hopes based on recent performances and proven track form.

Race Time:8:13 PM
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Track:Heavy
Weather:cloudy
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:1609m
1
Silk
Just Be Quiet (1)35X363491X
Trainer: Robert M. Gorham 12 mths 17: 3-4-4

Jockey: Erik Barbaran

Weight: 54kgs

5 yo Chestnut M
Sire: Karakontie
Dam: Quiet Talk
Dam's Sire: Honor Code

Stats

Prize Money$0.00
Avg $$0.00
Win %17.65%
Place %64.71%
Career17: 3-4-4
Track3: 1-0-2
Distance5: 2-2-0
Tr / Dist1: 1-0-0
1st Up3: 1-0-2
2nd Up2: 0-1-0
Firm15: 3-3-3
Good2: 0-1-1
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Last start won at Thistledown over 1609m on 26 Sep by 3L with 54kg at $1.50, defeating Vespera. Has a strong record at this track with a win and two placings from three starts. Two wins and two seconds from five runs at this distance. Can feature with a repeat of last start.

Last Starts 219 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
1/426/09/2025-Allowance 86$0.00Thistledown1609mFTErik Barbaran54kg-4-4-3-21
  • 1. Just Be Quiet
  • 2. Vespera
  • 3. Chanel Spirit
3L$1.50
9/1008/08/2025-Allowance Optional Claiming 95$0.00Horseshoe Indianapolis1609mFMAlex Achard55.5kg-6-7-9-85
  • 1. Polka Polenta
  • 2. Hurry Up Hannah
  • 3. Condone
14.8L$12.00
4/705/07/2025-Stakes 103$0.00Horseshoe Indianapolis1710mFTJoseph D Ramos54kg-7-7-6-51
  • 1. Alpine Princess
  • 2. Our Pretty Woman
  • 3. Cat's Cave
8.5L$26.00
3/721/06/2025-Stakes 96$0.00Thistledown1811mFTJoseph D Ramos53.5kg-6-6-6-57
  • 1. Goldeneye Magic
  • 2. Peignoir
  • 3. Just Be Quiet
2.6L$26.00
6/715/05/2025-Allowance Optional Claiming 95$0.00Horseshoe Indianapolis1674mFTSamuel E Bermudez55.5kg-3-3-6-71
  • 1. Louder Than Words
  • 2. Iheartrainacomn
  • 3. Just Ruthless
14.5L$6.00
3/623/04/2025-3U$0.00Thistledown1207mFASTErik Barbaran54kg-5-3-37
  • 1. Cant Fake The Hate
  • 2. One Smokin' Rita
  • 3. Just Be Quiet
3.6L$1.60
5/923/10/2024-Allowance Optional Claiming 100$0.00Keeneland1811mFTGerardo Corrales53.5kg-7-7-8-66
  • 1. Neon Icon
  • 2. Audacious
  • 3. Landed
7.3L$21.00
3/829/09/2024-Stakes 93$0.00Remington Park1710mFTJose Amador Alvarez52.5kg-7-8-7-56
  • 1. Alpine Princess
  • 2. Miss Code West
  • 3. Just Be Quiet
11L$21.00
4/624/08/2024-Stakes 99$0.00Parx At Philadelphia1674mFTCruz Fernando De La55kg-5-5-5-45
  • 1. Gun Song
  • 2. Impel
  • 3. Wonder Ride
8.3L$11.00
2/506/07/2024-Stakes 86$0.00Prairie Meadows1710mFTCruz Walter De La52.5kg-3-3-3-35
  • 1. Just Basking
  • 2. Just Be Quiet
  • 3. Deviletta
4.8L$17.00
1/613/06/2024-Allowance 83$0.00Horseshoe Indianapolis1609mFTCruz Fernando De La53.5kg-2-2-2-25
  • 1. Just Be Quiet
  • 2. Itzforever
  • 3. Landslid
3.8L$4.20
2/1016/05/2024-Allowance 88$0.00Horseshoe Indianapolis1207mFTEduardo E Perez54.5kg-10-8-65
  • 1. Streaming Now
  • 2. Just Be Quiet
  • 3. Honorable Woman
4.3L$15.00
1/917/04/2024-MDN Special Weight 76$0.00Horseshoe Indianapolis1106mFTEduardo E Perez55kg-6-5-35
  • 1. Just Be Quiet
  • 2. Small Hollow
  • 3. Sacos Stogie
0.3L$4.50
2/1116/11/2023-MDN Special Weight 68$0.00Horseshoe Indianapolis1609mFMEduardo E Perez55kg-1-1-1-12
  • 1. Lady Helena
  • 2. Just Be Quiet
  • 3. Stephanieswarrior
0.5L$2.38
2/1030/10/2023-MDN Special Weight 76$0.00Horseshoe Indianapolis1609mGDEduardo E Perez55kg-10-8-5-32
  • 1. Wee Bit O Mischief
  • 2. Just Be Quiet
  • 3. Aaralyn
1.5L$12.00
8/1131/08/2023-MDN Special Weight 77$0.00Kentucky Downs1308mFMEduardo E Perez54kg-9-9-89
  • 1. Buttercream Babe
  • 2. Auraculous
  • 3. Saltwater Taffy
9.5L$34.00
3/1002/08/2023-MDN Special Weight 56$0.00Horseshoe Indianapolis1006mFMEduardo E Perez54.5kg-9-9-66
  • 1. Too Fast For You
  • 2. Onda Brava
  • 3. Just Be Quiet
3.8L$15.00
2
Silk
Explosive Lady (2)1121X25877
Trainer: Timothy E. Hamm 12 mths 12: 3-2-1

Jockey: Rocco Bowen

Weight: 54kgs

4 yo Grey F
Sire: Volatile
Dam: Marvelous Spot
Dam's Sire: Archarcharch

Stats

Prize Money$0.00
Avg $$0.00
Win %25.00%
Place %50.00%
Career12: 3-2-1
Track4: 2-2-0
Distance1: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up2: 0-1-0
2nd Up1: 0-0-0
Firm8: 1-2-0
Good3: 1-0-1
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic1: 1-0-0

Comments

Has struggled in recent runs, finishing 7th at Tampa Bay Downs over 1609m last start, beaten 9.5L at $61. Previous two efforts were also well back, including 7th over 1710m. Returns to Thistledown where she has a strong record of 2 wins and 2 seconds from 4 starts. Can improve back at this track.

Last Starts 53 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
7/811/03/2026-Allowance Optional Claiming 99$0.00Tampa Bay Downs1609mFMHector Rafael Diaz Jr54.5kg-8-8-8-84
  • 1. Accent
  • 2. Rugelach
  • 3. Make The Boys Wink
9.5L$61.00
7/1107/02/2026-Allowance Optional Claiming 93$0.00Tampa Bay Downs1710mFMCipriano Gil54.5kg-6-7-9-86
  • 1. Wrigleyville
  • 2. Minty
  • 3. City Girl
10.5L$71.00
8/1007/01/2026-Allowance Optional Claiming 90$0.00Tampa Bay Downs1006mGDSonny Leon53.5kg-7-7-83
  • 1. Duboff
  • 2. Speightful Sis
  • 3. Oh Darlin
8L$51.00
5/723/10/2025-Allowance 91$0.00Mahoning Valley1207mFTRocco Bowen55kg-3-5-51
  • 1. Bah Humbug
  • 2. Absolute Miracle
  • 3. Getaway Bay
4.5L$8.50
2/330/09/2025-Allowance 87$0.00Thistledown1207mFTAngel I Diaz54kg-3-3-31
  • 1. Sweet Music
  • 2. Explosive Lady
  • 3. Overly Dramatic
9L$3.60
1/604/06/2025-3U$0.00Thistledown1207mFASTRocco Bowen53kg-4-2-22
  • 1. Explosive Lady
  • 2. Rose Rita
  • 3. Thee New Beginning
3.5L$3.00
2/514/05/2025-Allowance 79$0.00Thistledown1207mFTRocco Bowen54kg-4-3-21
  • 1. One Smokin' Rita
  • 2. Explosive Lady
  • 3. Thee New Beginning
6L$3.30
1/624/04/2025-Allowance 71$0.00Thistledown1207mFTRocco Bowen54kg-2-1-14
  • 1. Explosive Lady
  • 2. Frothy
  • 3. G'day Lady
4L$3.00
1/730/03/2025-MDN Special Weight 73$0.00Mahoning Valley1006mSYAngel I Diaz55.5kg-5-4-33
  • 1. Explosive Lady
  • 2. Aurora's Music
  • 3. Lovebug
1L$2.50
3/907/03/2025-03$0.00Tampa Bay Downs1207mFASTCipriano Gil54.5kg-5-5-42
  • 1. Goshaki Goshaki
  • 2. Ihaveissues
  • 3. Explosive Lady
1.3L$7.00
8/1008/02/2025-MDN Special Weight 81$0.00Tampa Bay Downs1308mFTPablo Morales54.5kg-8-10-99
  • 1. Cassiar
  • 2. She's A Gemma
  • 3. Salted
17.9L$29.00
6/724/12/2024-MDN Special Weight 75$0.00Tampa Bay Downs1408mFTPablo Morales54kg-6-6-63
  • 1. Junta
  • 2. Cottage Garden
  • 3. Tickin Time Blonde
20L$7.00
4
Silk
Vespera (3)723221121X
Trainer: Jeffrey A. Radosevich 12 mths 13: 3-4-2

Jockey: Luis Raul Rivera

Weight: 54kgs

4 yo Grey F
Sire: Volatile
Dam: Anyday
Dam's Sire: Harlan's Holiday

Stats

Prize Money$0.00
Avg $$0.00
Win %23.08%
Place %69.23%
Career13: 3-4-2
Track7: 2-4-1
Distance5: 2-2-0
Tr / Dist4: 2-2-0
1st Up1: 0-0-1
2nd Up1: 0-0-0
Firm9: 1-2-2
Good3: 1-2-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy1: 1-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Comes off a 149-day break after winning at Mahoning Valley over 1207m by 1L with 56kg at $3.10. Has an excellent recent record, winning three of her last four starts, including two strong wins at this trip. Proven at Thistledown with two wins and four seconds from seven runs. Can feature fresh if forward enough.

Last Starts 150 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
1/804/12/2025-Allowance 83$0.00Mahoning Valley1207mMYLuis Raul Rivera56kg-4-4-26
  • 1. Vespera
  • 2. Aurora's Music
  • 3. Khali J
1L$3.10
2/426/09/2025-Allowance 86$0.00Thistledown1609mFTLuis Raul Rivera54kg-2-2-1-12
  • 1. Just Be Quiet
  • 2. Vespera
  • 3. Chanel Spirit
3L$5.00
1/504/09/2025-Allowance 74$0.00Thistledown1609mGDLuis Raul Rivera54kg-2-2-2-11
  • 1. Vespera
  • 2. Vanished
  • 3. Pearl Magic
7.8L$2.50
1/619/08/2025-MDN Special Weight 72$0.00Thistledown1609mFTLuis Raul Rivera52.5kg-1-1-1-14
  • 1. Vespera
  • 2. It's Last Call
  • 3. Bolt's Treasure
7.5L$2.50
2/516/07/2025-MDN Special Weight 68$0.00Thistledown1609mFTLuis Raul Rivera54kg-1-1-2-12
  • 1. Vanished
  • 2. Vespera
  • 3. Skylarose
0.1L$3.10
2/609/06/2025-3U$0.00Thistledown1106mGOODLuis Raul Rivera54kg-4-4-35
  • 1. Blue Dazzler
  • 2. Vespera
  • 3. Jemel
0.1L$3.25
3/513/05/2025-MDN Special Weight 65$0.00Thistledown1106mFTLuis Raul Rivera54kg-4-4-33
  • 1. Honduras Passion
  • 2. Solo Surprise
  • 3. Vespera
4L$3.60
2/523/04/2025-3U$0.00Thistledown1106mFASTLuis Raul Rivera54kg-3-2-21
  • 1. Aztec Melody
  • 2. Vespera
  • 3. Gran Roxy
0.5L$1.65
7/906/02/2025-MDN Claiming 79$0.00Gulfstream Park1609mFMJoel Rosario53.5kg-1-1-1-28
  • 1. Amande
  • 2. Mischief Night
  • 3. Golden Valley
8.6L$7.50
4/601/01/2025-MDN Claiming 75$0.00Gulfstream Park1674mFTIrad Ortiz Jr53.5kg-3-3-3-32
  • 1. Better Than Better
  • 2. Lindsay Smiles
  • 3. Souper Amusing
1.3L$2.05
6/1101/11/2024-MDN Special Weight 93$0.00Aqueduct1207mFMRomero Ramsay Maragh54kg--9
  • 1. Love Cervere
  • 2. Tam I Am
  • 3. Panache
5.4L$22.00
5/713/10/2024-MDN Special Weight 76$0.00Aqueduct1408mFTJoel Rosario54kg-3-5-53
  • 1. Fully Subscribed
  • 2. Sharp Smile
  • 3. Fire's Out
17L$5.50
3/815/09/2024-MDN Special Weight 77$0.00Aqueduct1207mFTJoel Rosario54kg-5-5-46
  • 1. Wild Mama
  • 2. Save The Queen
  • 3. Vespera
4.5L$5.50
5
Silk
Riobella (4)361X22X845
Trainer: Kim A. Puhl 12 mths 25: 3-3-6

Jockey: Luis Antonio Gonzalez

Weight: 54kgs

6 yo Bay M
Sire: Union Rags
Dam: Riboletti
Dam's Sire: Distorted Humor

Stats

Prize Money$0.00
Avg $$0.00
Win %12.00%
Place %48.00%
Career25: 3-3-6
Track0: 0-0-0
Distance6: 2-1-1
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up5: 0-1-2
2nd Up4: 0-1-1
Firm18: 1-3-6
Good1: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy3: 1-0-0
Synthetic2: 1-0-0

Comments

Six-year-old mare with 3 wins and 6 placings from 25 starts. Has a solid record at 1609m with 2 wins and 2 placings from 6 attempts. Yet to place in three runs this season. Can feature with a return to best form.

6
Silk
Rose Rita (5)X5258622X1
Trainer: Robert C. Cline 12 mths 11: 3-3-0

Jockey: Victor R. Fernandez

Weight: 54kgs

4 yo Bay F
Sire: Mitole
Dam: Ghost Inthe Mirror
Dam's Sire: Ghostzapper

Stats

Prize Money$0.00
Avg $$0.00
Win %27.27%
Place %54.55%
Career11: 3-3-0
Track2: 0-2-0
Distance1: 0-1-0
Tr / Dist1: 0-1-0
1st Up4: 2-0-0
2nd Up1: 0-1-0
Firm8: 3-1-0
Good2: 0-1-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy1: 0-1-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Returned from a 33-day break to win by 9.5L at Mahoning Valley over 1207m last start, leading throughout. Runner-up at Thistledown over this trip two starts back behind America's Vow. Blinkers on and drops 2kg for this. Can feature with a repeat of her latest effort.

Last Starts 34 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
1/630/03/2026-Allowance 74$0.00Mahoning Valley1207mFTVictor R Fernandez56kg-1-1-12
  • 1. Rose Rita
  • 2. Khali J
  • 3. Agua Fresca
9.5L$0.00
2/418/06/2025-Allowance 88$0.00Thistledown1609mMYVictor R Fernandez52.5kg-1-1-1-21
  • 1. America's Vow
  • 2. Rose Rita
  • 3. El Kown
7.8L$6.00
2/604/06/2025-3U$0.00Thistledown1207mFASTVictor R Fernandez52kg-6-5-44
  • 1. Explosive Lady
  • 2. Rose Rita
  • 3. Thee New Beginning
3.5L$7.00
6/719/04/2025-Claiming 85$0.00Keeneland1207mFTJoseph D Ramos53.5kg-6-6-67
  • 1. Always Practical
  • 2. Bella Vittoria
  • 3. Digital Sale
12.5L$4.80
8/1129/03/2025-Claiming 88$0.00Turfway Park1308mFTRafael Manuel Hernandez53.5kg-2-3-87
  • 1. Razzle Red
  • 2. Mariposa De Pista
  • 3. Filly Crystal
18.5L$34.00
5/607/03/2025-3U$0.00Turfway Park1207mFASTCruz Fernando De La53.5kg-6-6-57
  • 1. Devil Of Paradis
  • 2. Creative Quality
  • 3. Sombra Dorada
8.75L$6.50
2/713/02/2025-Claiming 75$0.00Turfway Park1308mFTCruz Fernando De La55.5kg-5-3-27
  • 1. Lylah Renee
  • 2. Rose Rita
  • 3. Ocean Windows
0.5L$2.38
5/831/01/2025-Starter Allowance 80$0.00Turfway Park1308mFTCruz Fernando De La54.5kg-8-7-77
  • 1. Bourbon Memory
  • 2. Bread To Run
  • 3. Rando
10.3L$10.00
1/602/11/2024-Claiming 67$0.00Churchill Downs1308mFTGerardo Corrales53.5kg-1-2-13
  • 1. Rose Rita
  • 2. Lookatmybuckle
  • 3. Bisa
0.1L$1.83
1/1009/06/2024-MDN Claiming 69$0.00Churchill Downs1006mFTGerardo Corrales54kg-2-1-13
  • 1. Rose Rita
  • 2. Grace On Grace
  • 3. Kiss Cam
2.5L$3.40
5/612/04/2024-MDN Special Weight 79$0.00Gulfstream Park905mFTMiguel Angel Vasquez53.5kg-4-46
  • 1. Mensa
  • 2. Unchained Elaine
  • 3. Tank
23L$4.00
7
Silk
Mia's Go (6)16614413
Trainer: Nestor R. Rivera 12 mths 8: 3-0-1

Jockey: Alexander Chavez

Weight: 52kgs

3 yo Grey F
Sire: Knicks Go
Dam: Linada
Dam's Sire: Anchor Down

Stats

Prize Money$0.00
Avg $$0.00
Win %37.50%
Place %50.00%
Career8: 3-0-1
Track1: 1-0-0
Distance1: 0-0-1
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up1: 1-0-0
2nd Up1: 0-0-0
Firm5: 2-0-0
Good1: 1-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy2: 0-0-1
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Last start 3rd of 4 at Mahoning Valley over 1609m on heavy going, beaten 2.3L behind Lucky Cougar. Won two starts back over 1207m at the same track, defeating Miss Serafina by 0.5L. Has three wins from eight starts and is unbeaten from one run at Thistledown. Can feature with the right run.

Last Starts 31 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
3/402/04/2026-3U$0.00Mahoning Valley1609mHEAVYAngel I Diaz53.5kg-3-3-3-31
  • 1. Lucky Cougar
  • 2. Asian Matriarch
  • 3. Mia's Go
2.3L$0.00
1/513/03/2026-Allowance 74$0.00Mahoning Valley1207mGDAngel I Diaz54.5kg-2-2-12
  • 1. Mia's Go
  • 2. Miss Serafina
  • 3. J Rivers
0.5L$2.60
4/914/01/2026-Allowance 78$0.00Mahoning Valley1207mMYAngel I Diaz54.5kg-7-5-41
  • 1. Arrogarsi
  • 2. Itsallaboutmebaby
  • 3. Khali J
7.8L$3.00
4/701/01/2026-Stakes 84$0.00Turfway Park1207mFTLuan Machado54.5kg-7-7-76
  • 1. Map Of The Moon
  • 2. Gianna
  • 3. Folk Song
5L$12.00
1/506/11/2025-Allowance 68$0.00Mahoning Valley1207mFTAngel I Diaz54kg-2-2-23
  • 1. Mia's Go
  • 2. Pupil
  • 3. Johnny Lies
3.5L$2.70
6/1019/09/2025-Stakes 82$0.00Presque Isle Downs1308mFTAlexander Chavez53.5kg-5-8-78
  • 1. Smooch Up
  • 2. In Her Glory
  • 3. Peach Tie
11.1L$34.00
6/911/09/2025-Allowance 87$0.00Churchill Downs1207mFTJulien R Leparoux55.5kg-7-8-75
  • 1. On Time Girl
  • 2. Boom Boom Bell
  • 3. Sugaree
11L$67.00
1/619/08/2025-MDN Special Weight 50$0.00Thistledown1106mFTLuis A Rodriguez Castro54kg-3-2-13
  • 1. Mia's Go
  • 2. Star Ella
  • 3. Tiz Mia
6.8L$4.50

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