Thistledown Race 3 - Race 3 - Allowance
TEACHING MOMENT (6) impressed on debut at Thistledown over 1207m, surging from third to score by 6.5L, and looks the one to beat. BLAZING TONY (2) brings solid recent form, runner-up here over 1207m in Claiming company beaten 0.8L after racing on the speed. SPIRIT OF AKRON (4) is consistently around the mark, most recently 3rd at Thistledown over 1207m beaten 1.4L. LITTLE SHANCE (8) comes off a strong 2nd over 1207m here, beaten 1.3L after sitting handy, and is another key chance.

Jockey: Erik Barbaran
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 20-day turnaround after a solid 3rd at Belterra Park over 1106m on 15 May, beaten 3L in Allowance 62 with 54.5kg after settling back. Won two runs ago at Thistledown over 1207m on 28 Apr in Maiden Claiming, drawing clear by 5.3L. Draws barrier 1 with Erik Barbaran and drops 1.5kg, with a positive 1.01m rise in trip and a 1/3 track record. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 22 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 | 15/05/2026 | - | Allowance 62 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1106m | FT | Erik Barbaran | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 6 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Fernando Salazar Becerra | 54kg | - | 3-2-1 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 19/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 58 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | FT | Fernando Salazar Becerra | 53.5kg | - | 5-4-4-3 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $4.40 |
| 4/9 | 26/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | Fernando Salazar Becerra | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-4 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 01/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 61 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | FZ | Fernando Salazar Becerra | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-8 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 56 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Fernando Salazar Becerra | 55.5kg | - | 7-6-5 | 8 |
| 11.5L | $21.00 |
| 8/10 | 06/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 53 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Fernando Salazar Becerra | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 14L | $17.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 50 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Victor R Fernandez | 54kg | - | 5-6-6 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 05/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 52 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1006m | FT | Erik Barbaran | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-8 | 8 |
| - | $7.50 |

Jockey: Jason Simpson
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 22-day break after a close 2nd at Thistledown over 1207m on 13 May, beaten 0.8L in Claiming 75 after racing handy from barrier 2 with 54kg. Prior Mahoning Valley runs included back-to-back mile wins on 12 Feb (Claiming 57, MY) and 6 Mar (Claiming 66, SY) at $2.25 and $3.50. Four wins and three placings from 16 overall, with 1 win and 5 placings at 1207m. Can feature with the right run from gate 2 under Jason Simpson for Ricardo Gonzalez.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 13/05/2026 | - | Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Jason Simpson | 54kg | - | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/04/2026 | - | Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | GD | Luis Raul Rivera | 57kg | - | 5-4-5-5 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 06/03/2026 | - | Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | SY | Luis Raul Rivera | 57kg | - | 6-7-6-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 12/02/2026 | - | Claiming 57 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | MY | Luis Raul Rivera | 56kg | - | 3-2-2-1 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $2.25 |
| 3/10 | 03/02/2026 | - | Claiming 57 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | Luis Raul Rivera | 56kg | - | 7-9-8 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $3.60 |
| 2/9 | 15/01/2026 | - | Claiming 57 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | GD | Yan Aviles | 56kg | - | 7-7-5-4 | 9 |
| 6L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 03/12/2025 | - | Allowance 75 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | MY | Yan Aviles | 56kg | - | 4-4-5-5 | 2 |
| 15L | $8.50 |
| 4/6 | 03/11/2025 | - | Allowance 69 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | FT | Angel I Diaz | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-2-3 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/10/2025 | - | Allowance 67 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | Angel I Diaz | 55kg | - | 3-4-5 | 6 |
| 13.8L | $8.50 |
| 2/6 | 18/09/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | FAST | Perry Wayne Ouzts | 55kg | - | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/4 | 05/09/2025 | - | Claiming 52 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | FT | Perry Wayne Ouzts | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/6 | 26/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 42 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1674m | FT | Perry Wayne Ouzts | 55kg | - | 2-1-1-1 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $1.90 |
| 3/7 | 02/07/2025 | - | 3-6yo | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | FAST | Perry Wayne Ouzts | 55kg | - | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 9.25L | $10.00 |
| 6/6 | 13/06/2025 | - | 3-6yo | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1106m | FAST | Albin Jimenez | 55kg | - | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 10L | $1.75 |
| 4/7 | 16/12/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 58 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SY | Angel I Diaz | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-3 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $3.60 |
| 3/7 | 02/12/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 53 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FZ | Angel I Diaz | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-4 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Jose A. Bracho
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, placing in four of the last five. Last start 3rd of 5 after racing handy at Thistledown over 1207m on 28 May, beaten 1.4L on FT with 54kg; winner was Party Pooper. Prior run 2nd of 3 at Thistledown over 1106m on 6 May on MY, beaten 1.3L by Coastland with 54kg. Solid 1207m record (28:5-4-6) and draws barrier 4; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 28/05/2026 | - | Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Jose A Bracho | 54kg | - | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 |
| 2/3 | 06/05/2026 | - | Allowance 83 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | MY | Jose A Bracho | 54kg | - | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 10/04/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 81 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Jose A Bracho | 56kg | - | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/03/2026 | - | Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | Deshawn L Parker | 56kg | - | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.6L | $8.50 |
| 2/5 | 09/03/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 83 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | FT | Deshawn L Parker | 56kg | - | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 15/01/2026 | - | Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | GD | Deshawn L Parker | 56kg | - | 3-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.70 |
| 2/5 | 24/12/2025 | - | Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | Deshawn L Parker | 56kg | - | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $4.75 |
| 1/10 | 20/11/2025 | - | Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | GD | T D Houghton | 56kg | - | 4-3-1 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $2.70 |
| 2/9 | 05/11/2025 | - | Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | T D Houghton | 56kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/6 | 21/10/2025 | - | Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | Deshawn L Parker | 57kg | - | 3-2-3 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/9 | 09/10/2025 | - | Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Roberto A Perez | 56kg | - | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/5 | 23/09/2025 | - | Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | GD | Roberto A Perez | 54kg | - | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $8.50 |
| 5/5 | 11/09/2025 | - | Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Roberto A Perez | 54kg | - | 1-2-4 | 3 |
| 9L | $17.00 |
| 4/6 | 19/08/2025 | - | Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Roberto A Perez | 54kg | - | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/08/2025 | - | Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Roberto A Perez | 56kg | - | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 1L | $4.50 |
| 4/5 | 30/06/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Roberto A Perez | 54kg | - | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $17.00 |
| 3/5 | 12/06/2025 | - | Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Roberto A Perez | 54kg | - | 3-4-3 | 4 |
| 8L | $14.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/05/2025 | - | Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | MY | Roberto A Perez | 56kg | - | 3-3-4 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $8.50 |
| 5/5 | 21/04/2025 | - | Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | FT | Rocco Bowen | 54kg | - | 4-3-5-5 | 5 |
| 25.6L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/04/2025 | - | Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SY | Jason Simpson | 56kg | - | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $2.62 |

Jockey: T. D. Houghton
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 24-day break after finishing 4th at Thistledown over 1207m on 11 May, beaten 3.9L in Allowance 64 after racing handy throughout with 52kg. Prior run he led and held 2nd over 1106m in Allowance 66 on 21 Apr, beaten 0.5L by Machico Madeira. Three-time 1207m starter with a maiden win at the trip last August, defeating Moonlighter with Leavetheninetynine in 3rd. Can feature with the right run under Deshawn L. Parker for James R. Jackson.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 11/05/2026 | - | Allowance 64 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | T D Houghton | 52kg | - | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/04/2026 | - | Allowance 66 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | T D Houghton | 52kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 18/09/2025 | - | Allowance 65 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | T D Houghton | 54kg | - | 3-6-6 | 2 |
| 11.6L | $13.00 |
| 1/9 | 26/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 52 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | T D Houghton | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 52 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1006m | FT | T D Houghton | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-5 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $10.00 |
| 7/7 | 03/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 52 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1006m | FT | Luis Raul Rivera | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-7 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $2.75 |

Jockey: Chelsey Keiser
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returned with a debut win at Thistledown over 1207m on 16 May, travelling 3rd before taking over to score by 6.5L on FAST going with 54kg. Beat Rockaway Tiger into 2nd, with Bukele 3rd. Unbeaten at the track and trip from one run and draws barrier 6, again with Chelsey Keiser for David Wolochuk. Can feature with similar early speed.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 16/05/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FAST | Chelsey Keiser | 54kg | - | 3-3-1 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Dylan Machado
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 222 days and drops back in trip. Last start 6th of 11 at Mahoning Valley over 1710m on 25 Oct, beaten 24.5L in Stakes 70 with 55.5kg at $7. Prior run 10th of 10 at Churchill Downs over 1609m on 13 Sep in Stakes 95, beaten 31.9L at $18 after leading early; earlier placed 3rd at Thistledown over 1207m in Stakes 73. Carries 52kg with Dylan Machado for Kenneth G. McPeek and can improve back sprinting.
Last Starts 224 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 | 25/10/2025 | - | Stakes 70 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1710m | FT | Declan Cannon | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-6-6 | 1 |
| 24.5L | $7.00 |
| 10/10 | 13/09/2025 | - | Stakes 95 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-7-9 | 3 |
| 31.9L | $18.00 |
| 3/6 | 14/08/2025 | - | Stakes 73 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Declan Cannon | 53.5kg | - | 4-2-3 | 2 |
| 17.8L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 18/07/2025 | - | Stakes 66 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1106m | GD | Declan Cannon | 52.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Bailey Weatherly
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, placing at Thistledown in both runs this prep. Last start 2nd of 7 after leading at Thistledown over 1207m on 11 May, beaten 1.3L by Leavetheninetynine on FT, with 54kg. Prior run 2nd of 7 at Thistledown over 1106m on 21 Apr, beaten 2.3L by Global Event, also on FT, with 54kg. Consistent at this track (3 seconds from 4) and can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 11/05/2026 | - | Allowance 64 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Bailey Weatherly | 54kg | - | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/04/2026 | - | Allowance 66 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Bailey Weatherly | 54kg | - | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 09/04/2026 | - | Allowance 82 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Charle Oliveros | 56kg | - | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 11.9L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 02/01/2026 | - | Allowance 59 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | GD | Charle Oliveros | 56kg | - | 3-3-5 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $2.20 |
| 4/7 | 29/05/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FAST | Alexander Chavez | 53kg | - | 3-2-3 | 2 |
| 9L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 22/04/2025 | - | Allowance 64 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Alexander Chavez | 54kg | - | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 30/03/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 60 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SY | Alexander Chavez | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $1.60 |
| 7/11 | 09/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1106m | FT | Rosario Montanez | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-6 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $11.00 |