Thistledown Race 3 - Race 3 - Maiden Special Weight
HAPPYCASTLE (8) rates on top after a narrow 2nd at Thistledown over 1106m last start, beaten 0.1L, and has multiple recent placings at 1207m this season. DREAM POLICE (2) can figure after finishing 4th of 5 in a Thistledown MSW over 1106m two weeks ago and has two prior fourths at this level. ROLLIN FOR REAL (3) was 4th at Mahoning Valley over 1609m, beaten 3.5L, and shortens in trip, while BUKELE (6) comes off 6th at Thistledown over 1106m and had a 5th at 1207m last fall.
Jockey: German Terraza
Weight: 54kgs
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Three-year-old gelding by Dolphus out of Rocky Parade. Draws the inside gate with 54kg for jockey German Terraza and trainer Robert C. Cline. Limited exposed details, so the rail draw could aid a soft run. Can feature with the right trip.
Jockey: Hector Rafael Diaz, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
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Second-up off a 15-day turnaround after finishing 4th of 5 at Thistledown over 1106m on 29 Apr, beaten 6L on a muddy track after racing handy. Prior runs include 4th at Belterra Park over 1106m and 10th at Mahoning Valley over 1207m at $9. Steps up to 1207m here from barrier 2 for Timothy E. Hamm with Hector Rafael Diaz, Jr. booking. Can improve with a soft run from the draw.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 29/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 62 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | MY | Rocco Bowen | 54kg | - | 2-2-4 | 4 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 10/12 | 23/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 53 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Laureano Sosa | 55.5kg | - | 5-10-8 | 3 |
| 14L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 55 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1106m | GD | Laureano Sosa | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-5 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $4.40 |
| 5/5 | 12/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 51 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Angel I Diaz | 54kg | - | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $2.30 |
Jockey: Jose A. Bracho
Weight: 54kgs
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Comes off a 56-day break after a much-improved 4th at Mahoning Valley over 1609m on 19 Mar, beaten 3.5L at $14 with 54.5kg after racing handy. Prior runs at 1106m and 1207m were well back, including 8th over 1207m on 26 Feb on MY, beaten 15.3L at $15. Drops 0.5kg and returns to 1207m from barrier 3 under Jose A. Bracho for Justin Radosevich. Can feature with further improvement at the shorter trip.
Last Starts 59 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 | 19/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 58 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | FT | Jose A Bracho | 54.5kg | - | 3-2-2-5 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $14.00 |
| 8/9 | 26/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | Luis Raul Rivera | 55.5kg | - | 9-9-8 | 5 |
| 15.3L | $15.00 |
| 9/10 | 01/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 61 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | FZ | Yan Aviles | 55.5kg | - | 10-10-9 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Brandon Tapara
Weight: 54kgs
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Three-year-old gelding by Caracaro out of Factress. Draws barrier 4 with 54kg for Brandon Tapara for trainer Jeff Fletcher. Limited exposed data provided. Can improve.
Jockey: Luis Alberto Batista
Weight: 54kgs
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First-up after 171 days. Last start 9th of 9 at Mahoning Valley over 1207m on 24 Nov, beaten 15L with 55.5kg at $34 behind Tom's Avatar. Prior run 11th of 12 over 1207m on 23 Oct, beaten 34.8L at $20. Needs sharp improvement but can improve with the break.
Last Starts 174 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 | 24/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 59 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Luis A Rodriguez Castro | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-9 | 9 |
| 15L | $34.00 |
| 11/12 | 23/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 53 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Luis A Rodriguez Castro | 55.5kg | - | 12-12-11 | 7 |
| 34.8L | $20.00 |
Jockey: Mauro Cedillo
Weight: 54kgs
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Second-up at Thistledown last start, finished 6th of 7 over 1106m on 29 Apr on MY, beaten 7.5L after settling midfield. Prior run 5th of 10 at Mahoning Valley over 1207m on 6 Nov, beaten 6.75L at $17. Returns to 1207m here and draws barrier 6 with 54kg for Mauro Cedillo for trainer Caryn Vecchio. Can improve with the extra trip.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 29/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 57 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | MY | Alexander Chavez | 54kg | - | 5-5-6 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 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: Chelsey Keiser
Weight: 54kgs
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Three-year-old gelding by Mo Town out of Jossy Do It. Draws barrier 7 with 54kg under Chelsey Keiser for trainer David Wolochuk. Lacks exposed recent form details, so the setup is the key guide. Can improve.
Jockey: Angel I. Diaz
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a narrow 2nd at Thistledown over 1106m on 29 Apr, beaten 0.1L on a MY track after racing handy with 56kg. Earlier placed 3rd at Mahoning Valley over 1207m on 19 Mar at $5, then 2nd there on 3 Mar on MY. Four-year-old colt by Runhappy with 3 placings from 5 starts and a track 2nd at this venue. Can feature with a similar on-pace run.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 29/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 57 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | MY | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | - | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 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 |