Thistledown Race 5 - Race 5 - Maiden Special Weight
RIVERS OF WEALTH (11) sets the bar after a close 3rd at Thistledown over 1106m, beaten 4.8L, and earlier 3rd at Mahoning Valley over 1207m. LUCY'S FIRST SONG (8) is a key chance off his fresh 3rd here over 1106m, beaten 4L, and maps to appreciate the extra trip. H F S MEMORIES (4) was 4th here over 1106m, beaten 5.3L, and can hold a spot from gate 4. CRICKLEWOOD (3) brings a handy last-start 4th over 1609m, beaten 2.6L, and drops back in trip.
Jockey: T. D. Houghton
Weight: 56kgs
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Back to 1207m after finishing 7th of 10 at Thistledown over 1106m on 28 Apr, beaten 10L from barrier 1 on FT with 56kg. Prior run 5th of 6 at Mahoning Valley over 1207m on 10 Apr in Maiden Claiming 62, beaten 12.3L after racing handy. Blinkers go on and draws barrier 1 again for T. D. Houghton and Danny R. Bird. Can improve if settling closer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 28/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 41 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | T D Houghton | 56kg | - | 10-10-9 | 1 |
| 10L | $0.00 |
| 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: Rocco Bowen
Weight: 54kgs
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Second-up run was 9th of 10 at Thistledown over 1106m on 28 Apr, beaten 17L in a Maiden Special Weight (FT) after settling back; winner was Boaz. Debut was 10th of 10 at Mahoning Valley over 1207m on 2 Apr on HEAVY, beaten 26L. Drops 0.5kg and draws barrier 2, with blinkers applied and Rocco Bowen taking over. Needs sharp improvement but 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 28/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 41 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Angel I Diaz | 54.5kg | - | 9-9-10 | 10 |
| 17L | $0.00 |
| 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 |
Jockey: German Terraza
Weight: 54kgs
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Comes off a 56-day break after a solid 4th at Mahoning Valley over 1609m on 18 Mar, beaten 2.6L after racing handy, with 53.5kg at $17 behind Party Boy. Prior run 7th of 10 over 1207m there on 24 Feb, beaten 7L at $10 in Maiden Claiming 47. Blinkers go on and he draws barrier 3 for German Terraza and Craig Sweeting. Can feature with the right run back to this trip.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 18/03/2026 | - | 3-6yo | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | GOOD | German Terraza | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-4-4 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $17.00 |
| 7/10 | 24/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 47 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | GD | German Terraza | 53.5kg | - | 3-5-7 | 3 |
| 7L | $10.00 |
| 5/6 | 01/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 45 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Luis A Rodriguez Castro | 54kg | - | 6-5-5 | 2 |
| 36.8L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Erik Barbaran
Weight: 54kgs
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Comes off a 15-day turnaround after finishing 4th at Thistledown over 1106m on 28 Apr, beaten 5.3L on fast going after improving from back in the run. Earlier Mahoning Valley efforts at 1207m yielded 4th and 6th, with margins well spaced. The 3yo gelding carries 54kg from barrier 4 for Erik Barbaran for Michael L. Rone. Can feature with further improvement at this trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 28/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 41 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Erik Barbaran | 54kg | - | 9-7-6 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 02/04/2026 | - | 3-6yo | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | HEAVY | Luis Raul Rivera | 53.5kg | - | 10-8-6 | 7 |
| 12.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 18/03/2026 | - | 3-6yo | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | GOOD | Luis Raul Rivera | 53.5kg | - | 6-8-8-6 | 1 |
| 11.85L | $6.00 |
| 6/11 | 24/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 44 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | GD | Luis Raul Rivera | 55.5kg | - | 5-6-6 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $9.50 |
| 4/8 | 09/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 42 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | Luis Raul Rivera | 55.5kg | - | 8-6-6 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Anthony Rodriguez
Weight: 56kgs
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First-up after 169 days with blinkers on. Last start 3rd of 7 at Mahoning Valley over 1207m on 25 Nov (SY), beaten 7.5L at $22 after racing handy. Also placed over 1609m two back at the same track, 3rd of 5 at $8.50. Can feature with further improvement fresh.
Last Starts 170 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 25/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 42 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SY | Alexander Crispin | 56kg | - | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $22.00 |
| 3/5 | 07/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 43 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | FT | Alexander Crispin | 56kg | - | 4-3-3-3 | 1 |
| 28.3L | $8.50 |
| 5/9 | 23/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 43 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Anthony Rodriguez | 56kg | - | 7-6-5 | 9 |
| 13.8L | $21.00 |
| 6/7 | 06/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 48 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Anthony Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 4-4-6 | 3 |
| 13L | $17.00 |
| 6/6 | 17/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 52 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Anthony Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 21.8L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Jose A. Bracho
Weight: 56kgs
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Four-year-old gelding by Twinspired out of Dr. Polly. Draws barrier 7 with Jose A. Bracho up for trainer Susan L. Anderson at 56kg. Lacks exposed recent runs in the supplied data. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Fernando Salazar Becerra
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 15-day turnaround after a career-best 3rd at Thistledown over 1106m on 28 Apr, beaten 4L in a Maiden Special Weight, running on from back in the field. Prior Mahoning Valley runs at 1207m were well beaten, including 8th at $26 on 2 Mar. Blinkers go on and sticks with Fernando Salazar Becerra for Joshua Langley. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 28/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 41 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Fernando Salazar Becerra | 56kg | - | 8-8-5 | 3 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 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: Mauro Cedillo
Weight: 54kgs
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Second-up after debuting at Thistledown over 1106m on 28 Apr, finishing 9th of 9, beaten 26L on a fast track. Blinkers go on and he draws barrier 9 with Mauro Cedillo up for Jacinto Lopez. Drops 0.5kg and rises sharply in trip, which may suit. Needs to lift but can improve with 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 28/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 41 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Angel I Diaz | 54.5kg | - | 8-9-9 | 7 |
| 26L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jason Simpson
Weight: 56kgs
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Has been around the mark without placing this prep. Last start 4th of 6 at Thistledown over 1207m on 28 Apr, beaten 7.8L in a Maiden Claiming 58 with 56kg (FT), after settling midfield; winner was Beat The Buzzer. Prior run 5th of 6 at Mahoning Valley over 1207m on 17 Mar (GD), beaten 13L at $26 in a Maiden Claiming 53. Blinkers on and rises to barrier 10; can improve 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 28/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Jason Simpson | 56kg | - | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 53 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | GD | Charle Oliveros | 57kg | - | 5-6-6 | 3 |
| 13L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 24/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 47 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | GD | Charle Oliveros | 57kg | - | 8-8-6 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $34.00 |
| 9/9 | 12/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 35 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | Bailey Weatherly | 57kg | - | 7-8-9 | 1 |
| 25.3L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 18/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 41 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | FT | Miguel L Martinez | 57kg | - | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $67.00 |
| 4/5 | 03/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 42 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Miguel L Martinez | 57kg | - | 2-3-4 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $20.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 31 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Miguel L Martinez | 56kg | - | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 12.9L | $21.00 |
| 7/7 | 12/03/2025 | - | 3-6yo | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FAST | Jason Simpson | 57kg | - | 6-7-7 | 2 |
| 26.75L | $13.00 |
| 5/5 | 28/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 41 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | Jose L Vega | 57kg | - | 2-3-5 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Angel I. Diaz
Weight: 54kgs
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Has been around the mark with three placings from his past five. Last start 3rd of 9 at Thistledown over 1106m on 28 Apr, beaten 4.8L in a Maiden Special Weight, tracking 3rd early. Also placed over 1207m at Mahoning Valley two and three runs back. Can feature with the right run from the wide draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 28/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 41 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | David J Haldar | 54kg | - | 3-3-4 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/03/2026 | - | 3-6yo | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | GOOD | Angel I Diaz | 53.5kg | - | 7-8-6 | 7 |
| 12.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/11 | 24/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 44 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | GD | Angel I Diaz | 55.5kg | - | 8-7-5 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 09/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 42 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | Elijah Greenidge | 50.700000047683716kg | - | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 44 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | WET FAST | Alexander Chavez | 55.5kg | - | 7-4-5 | 5 |
| 13L | $14.00 |
| 9/11 | 08/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 44 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Alexander Chavez | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-6 | 10 |
| 17.9L | $21.00 |
| 4/11 | 20/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 42 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | GD | Alexander Chavez | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $16.00 |
| 7/11 | 05/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 45 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Alexander Crispin | 55.5kg | - | 3-2-5 | 10 |
| 9.3L | $16.00 |
| 2/7 | 22/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 39 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | GD | Alexander Chavez | 55.5kg | - | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/6 | 01/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 46 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Angel I Diaz | 54kg | - | 5-4-3 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 12/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 41 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Angel I Diaz | 54kg | - | 8-9-7 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 50 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Angel I Diaz | 54kg | - | 7-8-6 | 3 |
| 11.1L | $34.00 |
| 9/9 | 06/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 52 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Angel I Diaz | 54kg | - | 9-9-9 | 4 |
| 22.5L | $21.00 |