Thistledown Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Special Weight
PURE GRINDING (10) brings the best recent figures, twice runner-up at Thistledown including 2nd over 1207m on 16 May, beaten 3L, and 2nd here on 29 Apr on a muddy track. LIGHTNING SPEED (5) has matching local form with thirds at Thistledown on 16 May and 29 Apr, the latter by 0.2L. HAPPYCASTLE (8) was 2nd over 1106m here on 29 Apr, then fair 5th on 16 May. ROLLIN IN SPIDERS (4) battled on for 4th on 16 May and placed here prior; next best. Something for the Multiples: LIGHTNING SPEED (5) JOE BIRDEAUX (1) BUKELE (6) PURE GRINDING (10)
Jockey: Deshawn L. Parker
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a narrow 2nd at Lone Star Park over 1408m on 10 May in Maiden Claiming 65, beaten 0.8L on a muddy track after leading, with 56kg. Prior run was 6th of 6 over 1106m in a Maiden Special Weight on 24 Apr, well beaten. Also placed 3rd at Sam Houston over 1106m on 14 Mar, beaten 3.5L at $11. Draws barrier 1 and steps in with each-way claims.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 10/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 1408m | MY | Iram Vargas Diego | 56kg | - | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 24/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 1106m | FT | Lane J Luzzi | 56kg | - | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 63 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 1106m | FT | Iram Vargas Diego | 56kg | - | 4-4-4 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 11/12 | 13/07/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 1207m | FT | Isaiah Wiseman | 54.5kg | - | 9-11-11 | 12 |
| 39.8L | $21.00 |
| 8/10 | 25/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 68 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | FT | Carlos L Marquez | 54.5kg | - | 7-8-8 | 10 |
| 25.5L | $4.33 |
Jockey: T. D. Houghton
Weight: 54kgs
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Back in trip 18 days after a Thistledown 1207m run when 5th of 8 on 16 May, beaten 7.05L behind Jolly Mon with 54kg (FAST). Prior Mahoning Valley efforts were well beaten in Maiden Special Weight company over 1207m and 1106m. Blinkers go on and draws barrier 2 for T. D. Houghton for Robert Guciardo. Can improve with the gear change and soft 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 16/05/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FAST | T D Houghton | 54kg | - | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 7.05L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 06/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 64 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | GD | Charle Oliveros | 54.5kg | - | 9-8-9 | 9 |
| 24L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 01/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 61 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | FZ | Charle Oliveros | 55.5kg | - | 9-9-10 | 9 |
| 13.6L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Luis Raul Rivera
Weight: 54kgs
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Second-up from a Thistledown 1207m run on 16 May, finished 6th of 8 beaten 10.85L after settling handy. Best effort this prep was 4th of 6 at Mahoning Valley over 1609m on 19 Mar, beaten 3.5L by O G Mr. Brightside at $14. Blinkers go on and he draws barrier 3 with Luis Raul Rivera for Justin Radosevich. Can improve back up in 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 16/05/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FAST | Jose A Bracho | 54kg | - | 4-4-5 | 3 |
| 10.85L | $0.00 |
| 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: David J. Haldar
Weight: 54kgs
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Back in trip by 402m after an 18‑day turnaround. Last start 4th of 8 at Thistledown over 1207m on 16 May, beaten 5.05L on FAST with 54kg after improving mid-race; winner was Jolly Mon. Prior run 3rd of 5 here over 1106m on 29 Apr on MY, beaten 5.5L behind Leftitforyou. Blinkers go on and he can improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 16/05/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FAST | David J Haldar | 54kg | - | 8-5-2 | 6 |
| 5.05L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 29/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 62 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | MY | David J Haldar | 54kg | - | 4-4-2 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 26/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | David J Haldar | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-6 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Rocco Bowen
Weight: 54kgs
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Has been around the mark this prep with thirds at Thistledown on 29 Apr (1106m, MY) beaten 0.2L behind Quick Ship, and again on 16 May (1207m, FAST) 3.05L behind Jolly Mon. Thistledown track record reads 3:0-0-2 and he’s placed in three of his last four. Up in distance by 402m from recent Belterra runs last year and draws barrier 5 with Rocco Bowen again riding for Timothy E. Hamm. Can feature with the right 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 16/05/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FAST | Rocco Bowen | 54kg | - | 5-8-6 | 4 |
| 3.05L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 29/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 57 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | MY | Rocco Bowen | 54kg | - | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 57 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1674m | SY | Laureano Sosa | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-6-4 | 5 |
| 9L | $3.70 |
| 3/6 | 22/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 55 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1006m | FT | Antioco Murgia | 54kg | - | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 1L | $14.00 |
| 5/9 | 01/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 53 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1006m | FT | John Mckee | 54kg | - | 4-6-5 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $6.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 52 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1006m | FT | Anthony Y Nunez | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-6 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Mauro Cedillo
Weight: 54kgs
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Comes off an 18-day turnaround after a 3rd at Thistledown over 1207m on 16 May, beaten 8L behind Teaching Moment on FAST going with 54kg. Prior run was 6th of 7 at Thistledown over 1106m on MY, beaten 7.5L. Blinkers go on and he sticks with Mauro Cedillo for Caryn Vecchio. Has place claims if he builds on the last 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 16/05/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FAST | Mauro Cedillo | 54kg | - | 6-5-4 | 6 |
| 8L | $0.00 |
| 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: Angel I. Diaz
Weight: 56kgs
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Placed in three of six overall and twice this season for Rodney C. Faulkner. Narrow 2nd at Thistledown over 1106m on 29 Apr on MY, beaten 0.1L by Quick Ship with 56kg after racing on speed. Last start 5th of 8 at Thistledown over 1207m on 16 May, beaten 10.75L on FAST from barrier 8 with Angel I. Diaz. Backing up 18 days later and back slightly in trip; can feature with a cleaner break.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 16/05/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FAST | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | - | 8-7-6 | 8 |
| 10.75L | $0.00 |
| 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 |
Jockey: Victor R. Fernandez
Weight: 54kgs
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Second-up after a 58-day break. Last start 10th of 10 at Mahoning Valley over 1207m on 6 Apr, beaten 46.5L on Good, with 54.5kg; winner was Machico Madeira. Now draws barrier 9, carries 54kg, and adds blinkers. Can improve with race experience.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 06/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 64 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | GD | Jose A Bracho | 54.5kg | - | 6-10-10 | 4 |
| 46.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Erik Barbaran
Weight: 54kgs
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Has been around the mark with back-to-back seconds at Thistledown, latest 2nd over 1207m on 16 May on FAST by 3L under 54kg after settling midfield behind Jolly Mon. Prior run 2nd of 5 over 1106m on 29 Apr (MY), beaten 5.3L by Leftitforyou. Draws wider in barrier 10 and stays at 54kg. Can feature with another honest effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 16/05/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FAST | Erik Barbaran | 54kg | - | 4-6-5 | 1 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 29/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 62 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | MY | Victor R Fernandez | 54kg | - | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 19/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Rocco Bowen | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $6.00 |
| 7/10 | 06/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 53 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | David J Haldar | 55.5kg | - | 2-7-7 | 6 |
| 10.25L | $7.00 |