Thistledown Race 2 - Race 2 - Maiden Claiming
MO MO LIGHTNING (5) appeals off a last-start 3rd at Thistledown over 1207m in Maiden Claiming, beaten 5.8L, and can progress up to the mile. VANADIUM (3) has a prior 1609m Thistledown win and drops back to claiming grade after a tough Mahoning Valley run. INDY'S HOPE (4) was 5th of 6 here last time and has the experience to hold a spot. RED OHIO BRED (6) was 7th of 11 over 1207m last start and steps to the mile.
Jockey: Noel Vigil
Weight: 54kgs
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Third-up off a 6-day turnaround after 9th of 10 at Thistledown over 1207m on 13 May, beaten 18.7L (FT), after racing handy early. Prior run 9th of 10 there over 1106m on 28 Apr, beaten 17L from the outside draw. Draws barrier 1 and drops 402m in trip for Noel Vigil for new trainer Donaciano Gonzalez. Needs to lift but can improve from the inside gate.
Last Starts 8 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 | 13/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 36 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Rocco Bowen | 54kg | - | 3-5-8 | 2 |
| 18.7L | $0.00 |
| 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: Erik Barbaran
Weight: 51.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up effort was 6th of 8 at Mahoning Valley over 1207m on 18 Mar, beaten 11.75L on GOOD, with 53.5kg at $4.50. Last start 10th of 11 at Mahoning Valley over 1207m on 1 Apr on SY, beaten 41.1L after settling back, with 53.5kg. Drops 2kg to 51.5kg and draws barrier 2; up 402m in trip. Needs to lift but can improve with the weight drop and inside draw.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 01/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 40 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SY | Erik Barbaran | 53.5kg | - | 11-10-10 | 1 |
| 41.1L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/03/2026 | - | 3-6yo | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | GOOD | Erik Barbaran | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-7 | 3 |
| 11.75L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Chelsey Keiser
Weight: 56kgs
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First-up after 92 days. Last start 6th of 6 at Mahoning Valley over 1609m on 16 Feb, beaten 36.5L on MY, with 57kg at $23. Won over this trip at Thistledown on 1 Sep leading throughout. Carries 56kg from barrier 3 and can improve back to this track and distance.
Last Starts 94 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 16/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | MY | Angel I Diaz | 57kg | - | 3-4-6-6 | 6 |
| 36.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 50 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | GD | Angel I Diaz | 57kg | - | 7-5-5 | 4 |
| 25L | $15.00 |
| 7/7 | 15/09/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FAST | Rocco Bowen | 56kg | - | 4-7-7 | 5 |
| 28.6L | $21.00 |
| 1/6 | 01/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 49 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | FT | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $17.00 |
| 6/6 | 21/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 55 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | GD | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | - | 1-3-6 | 2 |
| 18L | $11.00 |
| 6/7 | 07/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 59 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Roberto A Perez | 56kg | - | 3-6-6 | 7 |
| 14.6L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 24/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 56 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Roberto A Perez | 56kg | - | 5-6-6 | 4 |
| 19L | $20.00 |
Jockey: David J. Haldar
Weight: 56kgs
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Back in trip after a 5th of 6 at Thistledown over 1207m on 28 Apr, beaten 8.5L on FT, carrying 56kg (settled last) behind Beat The Buzzer. Prior run 9th of 9 at Mahoning Valley over 1609m on 18 Mar, beaten 40.6L on GOOD at $26. Runner-up/placed five times from 17 starts, with one third at this track from six runs. Needs to lift but can improve with a smoother run.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 28/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | David J Haldar | 56kg | - | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 18/03/2026 | - | 3-6yo | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | GOOD | Chelsey Keiser | 57kg | - | 7-9-9-9 | 4 |
| 40.6L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 24/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 47 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | GD | Chelsey Keiser | 57kg | - | 10-10-8 | 5 |
| 6L | $8.00 |
| 7/8 | 09/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 34 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | Chelsey Keiser | 57kg | - | 8-8-7 | 2 |
| 23.8L | $16.00 |
| 6/9 | 12/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 35 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | Chelsey Keiser | 57kg | - | 8-7-7 | 9 |
| 17.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 26/03/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 41 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | David J Haldar | 57kg | - | 5-5-2 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $17.00 |
| 4/7 | 12/03/2025 | - | 3-6yo | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FAST | Brandon Leonardo Tapara | 57kg | - | 7-4-4 | 5 |
| 7.75L | $3.10 |
| 5/7 | 11/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 38 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | FT | David J Haldar | 57kg | - | 4-5-5-6 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $2.15 |
| 3/5 | 28/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 41 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | David J Haldar | 57kg | - | 4-5-4 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/10 | 26/12/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 44 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | David J Haldar | 56.5kg | - | 7-4-4 | 5 |
| 1L | $8.50 |
| 4/9 | 21/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 42 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | David J Haldar | 56kg | - | 8-7-5 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 45 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | David J Haldar | 56kg | - | 5-3-3 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $21.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/10/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 39 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | David J Haldar | 54kg | - | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 30/09/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 39 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | MY | David J Haldar | 54kg | - | 8-5-5 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $17.00 |
| 10/10 | 16/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 53 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | FT | David J Haldar | 54kg | - | 9-10-10-10 | 2 |
| 38.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 54 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | GD | David J Haldar | 54kg | - | 8-8-8 | 3 |
| 18.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 51 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | David J Haldar | 54kg | - | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Mauro Cedillo
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 21-day turnaround after a solid 3rd at Thistledown over 1207m on 28 Apr, beaten 5.8L behind Beat The Buzzer after settling 4th. That was a drop to Maiden Claiming company and he now draws barrier 5 with 54kg under Mauro Cedillo for Megan Fadlovich. Prior Mahoning Valley runs in Maiden Special Weight grade were well beaten, so this level suits better. Each-way claims if he holds that last-start effort.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 28/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Mauro Cedillo | 55kg | - | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 06/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 64 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | GD | Mauro Cedillo | 54kg | - | 7-7-8 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 09/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 56 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Luis Tapara | 55.5kg | - | 6-7-8 | 6 |
| 16.3L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 06/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 53 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Angel I Diaz | 55.5kg | - | 9-9-9 | 9 |
| 21L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 03/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 50 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Yan Aviles | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Jerome J. Innis
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up at 1609m three runs ago he was 7th at Mahoning Valley on 18 Mar, beaten 19.85L on GOOD with 53.5kg at $26. Last start 7th of 11 at Thistledown over 1207m on 13 May, beaten 14.5L on FT with 54kg after settling back. The 3yo gelding again teams with Jerome J. Innis for Jason Dacosta. Needs to lift but can improve with a kinder run.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 13/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 41 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Jerome J Innis | 54kg | - | 11-10-8 | 7 |
| 14.5L | $0.00 |
| 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 |