Thistledown Race 2 - Race 2 - Mdn Special Weight
INDY'S HOPE (9) appeals off a last-start 3rd at Thistledown over 1609m, beaten 1.5L after closing from the back. H F S MEMORIES (6) was 4th here two back over 1106m, beaten 5.3L, and wasn’t far away last time. MAYBETODAY (3) improved to 4th at Thistledown over 1207m and can be around the mark. BASOVAK STAR (8) has shown mid-field efforts at 1106–1207m and stretches to 1609m.
Jockey: Noel Vigil
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Draws barrier 1 with blinkers on after racing handy and fading to 5th at Thistledown over 1207m on 13 May, beaten 10.8L by Kettle Coalmine with 54kg. Earlier finished 6th at Thistledown over 1106m on 28 Apr, 9.3L off Boaz. Consistent on-speed pattern and a better gate could help. Can improve.
Last Starts 20 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 | 13/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 41 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Noel Vigil | 54kg | - | 2-2-3 | 11 |
| 10.8L | $0.00 |
| 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 |
Jockey: Bailey Weatherly
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip 402m after finishing 8th of 10 at Thistledown over 1207m on 13 May, beaten 17L in a Maiden Special Weight, racing handy early before weakening behind Rivers Of Wealth. Prior run 7th of 10 there over 1106m on 28 Apr, beaten 10L, after settling last. Best effort this prep was 5th of 6 at Mahoning Valley over 1207m on 10 Apr, beaten 12.3L after sitting 2nd early. Can improve from barrier 2 with Bailey Weatherly riding for Danny R. Bird.
Last Starts 20 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 | 13/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 36 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | T D Houghton | 56kg | - | 5-8-9 | 1 |
| 17L | $0.00 |
| 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: Chelsey Keiser
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 20-day turnaround after a solid 4th at Thistledown over 1207m on 13 May, beaten 8.8L by Kettle Coalmine, with 56kg on a fast track. Two runs this season for no placings, but improved sharply from a 9th at Mahoning Valley on heavy going on 2 Apr. Draws barrier 3 and retains Chelsey Keiser for John Erdel; blinkers are on. Can feature with further improvement.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 13/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 41 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Chelsey Keiser | 56kg | - | 4-3-4 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $0.00 |
| 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: T. D. Houghton
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
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Comes off a 15-day turnaround after finishing 8th at Mountaineer Park over 1609m on 18 May, beaten 18L on FAST going with 56kg. Best recent effort was 3rd at Mahoning Valley over 1207m on 18 Mar, beaten 4.25L at $11. Barrier improves two to 4 and reunites with T. D. Houghton. Needs to lift but has place claims with a cleaner 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 18/05/2026 | - | 3-6yo | $0.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1609m | FAST | Elijah Greenidge | 56kg | - | 7-9-9-8 | 6 |
| 18L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 28/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 41 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | T D Houghton | 56kg | - | 7-8-7 | 6 |
| 18L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Fernando Salazar Becerra | 57kg | - | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 02/04/2026 | - | 3-6yo | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | HEAVY | Bailey Weatherly | 57kg | - | 9-10-10 | 5 |
| 20.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/03/2026 | - | 3-6yo | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | GOOD | Bailey Weatherly | 57kg | - | 4-3-4 | 6 |
| 4.25L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/03/2026 | - | 3-6yo | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | GOOD | Bailey Weatherly | 57kg | - | 6-6-7 | 5 |
| 8.85L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Luis Raul Rivera
Weight: 54kgs
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Comments
Back from a 20-day break after finishing 7th at Thistledown over 1207m on 13 May, beaten 6L on a fast track. Best recent run was 4th of 9 here over 1106m on 28 Apr, beaten 5.3L behind My For O One Kay. Steps up in trip from recent sprints and draws barrier 6 for Michael L. Rone with Luis Raul Rivera engaged. Can improve if reproducing that late-April effort.
Last Starts 20 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 | 13/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 36 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Erik Barbaran | 54kg | - | 10-9-7 | 4 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 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: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 12-day turnaround after finishing 5th of 6 at Thistledown over 1609m on 21 May, beaten 14.8L in a Maiden Claiming 34 with 54kg. Prior runs were 9th at 1207m on 13 May and 9th at 1106m on 28 Apr, both on FT going. Three starts at Thistledown without a placing and yet to hit the frame in four runs overall. Needs to lift but can improve with experience.
Last Starts 12 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 | 21/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 34 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | FT | Noel Vigil | 54kg | - | 5-5-5-5 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $0.00 |
| 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: Jason Simpson
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up run was 6th of 11 at Thistledown over 1207m on 13 May, beaten 13.5L on FT, after settling back throughout. Debut on 28 Apr was 5th of 10 over 1106m, beaten 6.5L on FT, with 54kg. Blinkers go on and rises 402m in trip from the debut run to last start profile. Needs improvement but can find a minor placing with a cleaner break.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 13/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 41 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Jason Simpson | 54kg | - | 8-8-7 | 8 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |
| 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: David J. Haldar
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 12-day turnaround after a close 3rd at Thistledown over 1609m on 21 May, beaten 1.5L in Maiden Claiming 34 with 56kg on a fast track. Two-back over 1207m here finished 5th of 6, 8.5L from Beat The Buzzer. Thistledown record reads 7:0-0-2, and he has placed once at this trip from four attempts. Can feature with a similar run.
Last Starts 12 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 | 21/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 34 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | FT | David J Haldar | 56kg | - | 6-6-4-4 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 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: Carlos Martinez
Weight: 51.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up off 20 days between runs and gets blinkers on. Last start 11th of 11 at Thistledown over 1207m on 13 May, beaten 36.8L on FT, with 54kg. Prior run 11th of 11 at Mahoning Valley over 1207m on 20 Nov, beaten 45.9L on GD at $41. Drops 2.5kg and draws wider; needs to lift but can improve with gear change.
Last Starts 20 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 | 13/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 41 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Fernando Salazar Becerra | 54kg | - | 10-11-11 | 5 |
| 36.8L | $0.00 |
| 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 |