Thistledown Race 2 - Race 2 - Maiden Claiming
UNION SWAG (6) brings the best recent figures after a 2nd at Thistledown over 1106m, beaten 2.5L, and has three minor placings from his past five. TROUBLE OR NOTHIN (7) was 3rd in the same race and had earlier run 2nd at Mahoning Valley over 1106m, making him a key danger. ENZITO (1) has twice placed recently and draws the inside, while GUNS AND SHIPS (4) drops from a Thistledown Maiden Special Weight 1106m where he finished 4th of 4, which could suit back to this level.
Jockey: Jefferson Skerrett
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back on a 14-day turnaround after a 5th at Thistledown over 1106m on 4 May, beaten 12.5L on a Fast track after racing handy. Prior run was a clear 2nd at Mahoning Valley over 1006m on 7 Apr in Maiden Claiming 57, beaten 7L after settling 2nd throughout. Blinkers go on and he draws barrier 1 with 53.5kg for Jefferson Skerrett. Can feature with a soft rails run.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 04/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 57 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Fernando Salazar Becerra | 53.700000047683716kg | - | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/3 | 07/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 57 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1006m | GD | Jefferson Skerrett | 52.700000047683716kg | - | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 7L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 31/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 59 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Jefferson Skerrett | 52.700000047683716kg | - | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 8L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 17/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | GD | Jefferson Skerrett | 52.700000047683716kg | - | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.30 |
| 9/10 | 16/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Cipriano Gil | 55kg | - | 5-5-7 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $16.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Cipriano Gil | 55kg | - | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $4.40 |
| 3/7 | 17/08/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Cipriano Gil | 54kg | - | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $18.00 |
| 10/10 | 26/07/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Jesus M Rios | 54kg | - | 10-10-10 | 3 |
| 24.8L | $18.00 |
Jockey: Alexander Chavez
Weight: 56kgs
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Four-year-old colt by Improbable out of Elusive Pearl. Blinkers go on. Winless in 10 starts with 1 placing; unplaced at this distance from one try. Can improve with the gear change but has place claims only.
Jockey: Angel I. Diaz
Weight: 54kgs
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Back in trip after a 56-day break, with blinkers added. Last start 6th of 7 at Parx over 1308m on 23 Mar, beaten 27L at $67 after settling 6th throughout with 55.5kg. Prior runs at Parx over 1207m finished 11th/11 and 7th/8, beaten big margins at $91 and $13. Needs sharp improvement but can find a better showing with the weight drop to 54kg and lower draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 23/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 56 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1308m | GD | Luis M Ocasio | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 27L | $67.00 |
| 11/11 | 14/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 60 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1207m | FT | Luis M Ocasio | 54.5kg | - | 7-9-11 | 10 |
| 30.6L | $91.00 |
| 7/8 | 31/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 57 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1207m | FT | Luis M Ocasio | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-7 | 7 |
| 26.4L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Luis Antonio Gonzalez
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off 25 days since finishing 4th of 4 at Thistledown over 1106m on 23 Apr, beaten 11.5L on a fast track after racing 2nd early. Prior run 5th of 7 at Colonial Downs over 1207m on 26 Jul, beaten 13.8L at $3.40 after settling behind the speed. Four-year-old gelding by Gun Runner, trained by Valerie K. Shanyfelt, draws barrier 4 with Luis Antonio Gonzalez and carries 56kg. Needs to lift but can improve with the run under the belt.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 59 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Luis Antonio Gonzalez | 56kg | - | 2-3-4 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/07/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | FT | Ben Curtis | 54kg | - | 2-5-6 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $3.40 |
| 8/11 | 03/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 54.5kg | - | 9-8-8 | 6 |
| 19L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Mauro Cedillo
Weight: 56kgs
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Has been around the mark with five placings from his last five starts. Last start 2nd of 7 after settling 3rd/3rd/2nd at Thistledown over 1106m on 4 May, beaten 2.5L by Go Collector on a fast track with 56kg. Prior run 3rd of 6 at Mahoning Valley over 1106m on 25 Mar, beaten 10.5L, then 2nd over 1207m on 11 Mar on muddy going, beaten 3L by Bitofjustice at $2.60. Consistent maiden with place claims again.
Last Starts 15 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 | 04/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 57 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Mauro Cedillo | 56kg | - | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 25/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 57 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | FT | Mauro Cedillo | 57kg | - | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/6 | 11/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 57 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | Mauro Cedillo | 57kg | - | 5-1-2 | 1 |
| 3L | $2.60 |
| 3/5 | 10/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 57 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | MY | Mauro Cedillo | 57kg | - | 1-2-3 | 3 |
| 18.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 02/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | FZ | Mauro Cedillo | 57kg | - | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 15/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | GD | Mauro Cedillo | 57kg | - | 6-3-4 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 55 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Mauro Cedillo | 56.5kg | - | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 12L | $26.00 |
| 4/5 | 27/08/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 57 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | GD | German Terraza | 54kg | - | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 8L | $17.00 |
| 7/7 | 13/08/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | GD | German Terraza | 54kg | - | 3-5-7 | 7 |
| 28L | $8.50 |
| 6/7 | 25/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 55 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Erik Barbaran | 54kg | - | 4-4-6 | 1 |
| 17.1L | $2.10 |
| 5/6 | 20/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Erik Barbaran | 54kg | - | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 24/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 60 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Erik Barbaran | 54kg | - | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/8 | 25/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 62 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Gerardo Corrales | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 2L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Brandon Tapara
Weight: 56kgs
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Has been around the mark, with two placings from his last five. Last start 3rd of 7 at Thistledown over 1106m on 4 May, beaten 9.3L on FT, carrying 56kg after settling midfield. Prior run 2nd of 6 at Mahoning Valley over 1106m on 25 Mar at $8.50, beaten 4.5L by Noble Soul when on speed. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 15 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 | 04/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 57 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Noel Vigil | 56kg | - | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 25/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 57 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | FT | Brandon Leonardo Tapara | 57kg | - | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $8.50 |
| 4/6 | 11/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 57 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | Brandon Leonardo Tapara | 57kg | - | 3-4-4 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 25/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | Brandon Leonardo Tapara | 57kg | - | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 20L | $26.00 |
| 5/6 | 07/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 63 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | SY | Victor R Fernandez | 54kg | - | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $10.00 |
| 9/10 | 18/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 67 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FT | Andres Patricio Ulloa | 54.5kg | - | 9-9-9-9 | 4 |
| 30.3L | $21.00 |
| 6/11 | 31/07/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1106m | HEAVY | Santo Sanjur | 54.5kg | - | 10-11-11 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 03/07/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1207m | FAST | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $5.50 |
| 11/12 | 03/05/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1207m | HEAVY | Samuel E Bermudez | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-10 | 12 |
| 15.05L | $34.00 |
| 11/11 | 16/04/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1106m | FAST | Joseph D Ramos | 55.5kg | - | 11-11-11 | 7 |
| 9.1L | $11.00 |
| 5/9 | 14/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 49 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1106m | FT | Eduardo E Perez | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $7.00 |