Thistledown Race 2 - Race 2 - Maiden Special Weight
KETTLE COALMINE (2) brings the best recent figures after a close 2nd at Thistledown over 1106m last start, and was also 2nd at 1207m on heavy at Mahoning Valley prior. BIG DADDY HANK (1) rates a key chance with a pair of recent placings, including 2nd at Thistledown over 1106m by 1.5L and 2nd at 1207m before that. BASOVAK STAR (8) was a sound 5th on debut here over 1106m and can improve up in trip. BOLD WINDSOR (3) showed speed when 4th here over 1106m and has a 1207m placing this season.
Jockey: Elijah Greenidge
Weight: 56kgs
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Has been around the mark with 3 placings from 4 starts. Last start 2nd of 9 after leading at Thistledown over 1106m on 28 Apr, beaten 1.5L with 56kg on FT. Prior run 2nd over 1207m at Mahoning Valley on 2 Apr on HEAVY, beaten 5.25L from barrier 10. Draws barrier 1 and steps back up in trip; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 16 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 | 28/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 41 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Elijah Greenidge | 56kg | - | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 02/04/2026 | - | 3-6yo | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | HEAVY | Elijah Greenidge | 57kg | - | 3-2-3 | 10 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 23/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 43 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Kevin Gonzalez | 56kg | - | 3-4-6 | 1 |
| 18.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 47 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Kevin Gonzalez | 54kg | - | 5-5-4 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Angel I. Diaz
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 15-day turnaround after a Thistledown Maiden Special Weight 1106m run on 28 Apr, finishing 2nd from barrier 2 on fast going after settling 4th/4th/3rd. Prior was a 2nd at Mahoning Valley over 1207m on 2 Apr on heavy, beaten 0.75L by See Ya Alligator from a wide gate. Consistent this season with 6 placings from 9 starts and holds a Thistledown placing. Can feature with the right run from barrier 2.
Last Starts 16 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 | 28/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 41 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | David J Haldar | 56kg | - | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 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: Mauro Cedillo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 15-day turnaround after a handy 4th at Thistledown over 1106m on 28 Apr, beaten 4.5L after racing on speed with 56kg on a fast track. Two back was outclassed when 7th of 7 at Mahoning Valley over 1207m in MSW company at $26. Best run this prep was a close 3rd at Mahoning Valley over 1207m in Maiden Claiming on 24 Feb, leading throughout and beaten 1.5L at $26. Back up slightly in trip and drawn well; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 16 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 | 28/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 41 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Mauro Cedillo | 56kg | - | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 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 Raul Rivera
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a 10th of 10 at Thistledown over 1106m on 28 Apr, beaten 17.8L in a Maiden Special Weight, tracking 2nd early before weakening, with 54kg. Prior run 7th of 10 at Mahoning Valley over 1207m on 2 Apr on heavy, beaten 11L. Blinkers go on and draws barrier 4 for Michael L. Rone with Luis Raul Rivera up. Needs to lift but can improve with the gear change.
Last Starts 16 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 | 28/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 41 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Luis Raul Rivera | 54kg | - | 2-2-7 | 9 |
| 17.8L | $0.00 |
| 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: Fernando Salazar Becerra
Weight: 54kgs
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First-up after 174 days. Last start 11th of 11 at Mahoning Valley over 1207m on 20 Nov, beaten 45.9L with 50.7kg at $41 behind Soup Today. Prior runs were 7th of 7 and 6th of 6 in MSW company. Needs to lift but can improve with the break.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 20/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 42 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | GD | Elijah Greenidge | 50.700000047683716kg | - | 10-10-11 | 11 |
| 45.9L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 22/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 39 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | GD | Rocco Bowen | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 36.4L | $34.00 |
| 6/6 | 01/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 45 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Noel Vigil | 53.5kg | - | 5-6-6 | 4 |
| 39L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Chelsey Keiser
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
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Second-up after a 41-day break. Last start 9th of 10 after racing handy then weakening at Mahoning Valley over 1207m on 2 Apr, beaten 21.5L on heavy with 57kg. Drops 1kg, draws barrier 6, and adds blinkers. Can improve with the gear change.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 02/04/2026 | - | 3-6yo | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | HEAVY | Charle Oliveros | 57kg | - | 2-4-8 | 9 |
| 21.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jerome J. Innis
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 41-day break after finishing 7th of 10 at Mahoning Valley over 1207m on 2 Apr, beaten 16.75L on a heavy track with 53.5kg. Two back was 7th of 9 over 1609m there on 18 Mar, beaten 19.85L at $26. Has placed once from six tries at 1207m. Needs to lift but can improve with a cleaner run.
Last Starts 42 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 | Jason Simpson | 53.5kg | - | 6-7-7 | 4 |
| 16.75L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 18/03/2026 | - | 3-6yo | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | GOOD | Luis A Rodriguez Castro | 53.5kg | - | 8-6-6-7 | 7 |
| 19.85L | $26.00 |
| 8/11 | 24/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 44 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | GD | Chelsey Keiser | 55.5kg | - | 7-8-8 | 2 |
| 13L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 09/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 48 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | GD | Rocco Bowen | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $17.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 44 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | WET FAST | Rocco Bowen | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-8 | 4 |
| 16.3L | $20.00 |
| 8/11 | 08/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 44 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Chelsey Keiser | 55.5kg | - | 10-10-9 | 3 |
| 17.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/4 | 01/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 55 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | GD | Chelsey Keiser | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Jason Simpson
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after debuting at Thistledown over 1106m on 28 Apr, finishing 5th of 10, beaten 6.5L on FT, with 54kg. Settled 7th early and improved into 4th in run before fading; won by Boaz. Rises 101m in trip and draws barrier 8 with Jason Simpson again for Ricardo Bailey; blinkers listed. Can improve with race experience.
Last Starts 16 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 | 28/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 41 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Jason Simpson | 54kg | - | 7-6-4 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: T. D. Houghton
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
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Comes off a 15-day turnaround after finishing 8th of 10 at Thistledown over 1106m on 28 Apr, beaten 15.3L on FT with 56kg. Best recent run was two back when 3rd at Mahoning Valley over 1207m on 2 Apr on HEAVY after leading throughout, beaten 7.25L. Also ran 4th over 1207m at Mahoning Valley on 2 Mar, beaten 8L. Back to a similar trip and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 28/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 41 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Alexander Chavez | 56kg | - | 6-5-8 | 8 |
| 15.3L | $0.00 |
| 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: Anthony Rodriguez
Weight: 54kgs
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Back in trip unchanged and third-up into this campaign after 78 days since a solid Mahoning Valley run. Last start 5th of 11 after leading early at Mahoning Valley over 1207m on 24 Feb, beaten 5L on GD with 55.5kg at $21, behind Rascal Flash. Prior run 5th of 7 over 1207m on 9 Feb, beaten 9.8L at $15. Blinkers on and down to 54kg; can feature with a softer run from barrier 10.
Last Starts 79 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 24/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 44 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | GD | Charle Oliveros | 55.5kg | - | 1-2-2 | 9 |
| 5L | $21.00 |
| 5/7 | 09/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 48 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | GD | Mauro Cedillo | 55.5kg | - | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $15.00 |
| 7/11 | 20/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 42 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | GD | Mauro Cedillo | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 13.6L | $26.00 |
| 10/11 | 05/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 45 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Mauro Cedillo | 55.5kg | - | 2-1-6 | 9 |
| 13.6L | $18.00 |
| 6/7 | 22/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 39 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | GD | Mauro Cedillo | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 01/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 45 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Mauro Cedillo | 54kg | - | 2-2-4 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $10.00 |
| 7/9 | 12/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 41 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Mauro Cedillo | 54kg | - | 2-2-4 | 1 |
| 12.7L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 25/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 50 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Mauro Cedillo | 54kg | - | 4-3-8 | 6 |
| 22.6L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Noel Vigil
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up run at Thistledown over 1106m on 28 Apr produced 6th of 10, beaten 9.3L in a Maiden Special Weight, with 54kg after settling midfield; winner was Boaz. Prior two Mahoning Valley efforts at 1207m were sound 4ths, beaten 4.75L on 18 Mar (Good, $13) and 7.25L on 2 Apr (Heavy) after leading mid-race. Draws barrier 11 and sticks with Noel Vigil at 54kg, rising 101m in trip. Can feature with a cleaner break and a touch of luck from the gate.
Last Starts 16 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 | 28/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 41 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Noel Vigil | 54kg | - | 5-7-6 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 |
| 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 |