Thistledown Race 8 - Race 8 - Claiming
POLIZON (6) appeals returning to 1207m after a strong 2nd here over 1106m on 16 May, then boxed on for 3rd over 1609m nine days later. CALL IT A NIGHT (3) closed from the rear for 3rd in that same 1106m race, suggesting the extra 101m suits. CHALON'S FIRST (1) maps handy from barrier 1 and was 3rd here on 28 Apr over 1106m, beaten 1L, before a tougher run last time. J J VALENTIN (2) brings solid recent sprint form, including a 2nd over 1207m at Mahoning Valley on 8 Apr, and can be around the mark back to this trip.

Jockey: Erik Barbaran
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Back to 1207m after racing on speed and fading to 4th of 8 at Thistledown over 1106m on 16 May, beaten 7.5L with 54kg. Previously boxed on for 3rd over 1106m here on 28 Apr, beaten 1L after settling 2nd throughout. Placed over this trip when 2nd in an Allowance here on 24 Sep, beaten 2.5L by Fortissimo at $16. Draws barrier 1 and stays on 54kg; can feature with a softer trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 16/05/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FAST | Irwin J Rosendo | 54kg | - | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Irwin J Rosendo | 55kg | - | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 24/09/2024 | - | Allowance 75 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | SY | Yan Aviles | 53kg | - | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $16.00 |
| 1/4 | 22/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 53 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Yan Aviles | 53.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 23/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 52 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1006m | FT | Luis Raul Rivera | 53.5kg | - | 6-4-3 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Joshua J. Radosevich
Weight: 51.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back up 19 days after a forgive run at Thistledown over 1106m on 16 May when 7th of 8, beaten 9L, after racing handy with 49.2kg. Prior run was solid at Thistledown on 28 Apr over 1106m, 4th of 8 beaten 2L in Claiming 67. Best recent figure came two back at Mahoning Valley over 1207m on 8 Apr, 2nd of 5 beaten 1.8L behind Loyal Clement with 51.7kg. From barrier 2 with 51.5kg, can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 16/05/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FAST | Joshua J Radosevich | 49.200000047683716kg | - | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Joshua J Radosevich | 50.700000047683716kg | - | 4-4-4 | 8 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 08/04/2026 | - | Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Joshua J Radosevich | 51.700000047683716kg | - | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 24/03/2026 | - | Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | GD | Joshua J Radosevich | 51.700000047683716kg | - | 6-6-2 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $1.95 |
| 3/10 | 05/03/2026 | - | Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SY | Luis Raul Rivera | 56kg | - | 2-3-3 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $2.60 |
| 2/7 | 17/02/2026 | - | Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | MY | Luis Raul Rivera | 56kg | - | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $1.91 |
| 4/11 | 05/02/2026 | - | Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | Luis Raul Rivera | 56kg | - | 3-3-5 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $4.40 |
| 2/7 | 20/12/2025 | - | Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | WET FAST | Joshua J Radosevich | 51.700000047683716kg | - | 4-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 3/9 | 01/12/2025 | - | Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | GD | Joshua J Radosevich | 51.700000047683716kg | - | 6-7-6 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $2.80 |
| 6/8 | 19/07/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | FT | Chantal Sutherland | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-6 | 8 |
| 10.1L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | FIRM | Chantal Sutherland | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 7.75L | $11.00 |
| 3/5 | 31/05/2025 | - | Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | SY | Paco Lopez | 55kg | - | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $1.80 |
| 3/7 | 11/05/2025 | - | Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | FT | Paco Lopez | 55kg | - | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $3.25 |
| 5/6 | 03/05/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1308m | FT | Silvestre Gonzalez | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $3.80 |
| 4/7 | 28/03/2025 | - | Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FT | Jaime Rodriguez | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5.1L | $4.60 |
| 2/5 | 07/03/2025 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | FT | Jaime Rodriguez | 57kg | - | 5-5-4 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/02/2025 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | GD | Jaime Rodriguez | 57kg | - | 5-3-3 | 8 |
| 2.2L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 25/01/2025 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FT | Jaime Rodriguez | 57kg | - | 3-5-4-6 | 6 |
| 10L | $3.80 |
| 4/7 | 28/11/2024 | - | Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | MY | Alexander Crispin | 56kg | - | 2-3-4 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 15/11/2024 | - | Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FT | Horacio Karamanos | 56kg | - | 6-5-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Luis Raul Rivera
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 19-day turnaround after finishing 3rd at Thistledown over 1106m on 16 May, beaten 6.75L on FAST with 54kg after settling back. Two runs prior at 1207m here produced a 4th of 6 on FT by 10L at $6 and a 4th of 6 on MY by 4.3L at $5.50. Track specialist without a win but two placings from four starts; overall 1 win and 5 placings from 13. Can feature with the right run from gate 3.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 16/05/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FAST | Luis Raul Rivera | 54kg | - | 8-8-7 | 2 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/08/2025 | - | Allowance 83 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Luis Raul Rivera | 54kg | - | 6-5-4 | 5 |
| 10L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/07/2025 | - | Allowance 85 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | MY | Jose A Bracho | 54kg | - | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 23/06/2025 | - | Allowance 85 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Luis Raul Rivera | 54kg | - | 6-5-3 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $21.00 |
| 4/5 | 24/03/2025 | - | Allowance 79 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | GD | Jose A Bracho | 56kg | - | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $10.00 |
| 8/9 | 05/03/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | HEAVY | Jose A Bracho | 56kg | - | 9-9-8 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $13.00 |
| 5/9 | 08/02/2025 | - | Allowance 82 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Jose A Bracho | 56kg | - | 7-6-4 | 9 |
| 7.6L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 28/12/2024 | - | Allowance 80 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | Jose A Bracho | 56.5kg | - | 9-9-7 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/12/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | Jose A Bracho | 56.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 14/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SY | Jose A Bracho | 56kg | - | 7-5-3 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $8.50 |
| 5/9 | 01/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 67 | $0.00 | Finger Lakes | 1710m | FT | Luis E Perez | 55kg | - | 6-6-6-5 | 3 |
| 12.9L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 09/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 73 | $0.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | FT | Luis E Perez | 55kg | - | 8-7-6 | 7 |
| 2L | $6.00 |
| 5/7 | 19/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | SY | Luis E Perez | 54.5kg | - | 7-6-5 | 6 |
| 15.5L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Luis Alberto Batista
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after racing on speed then fading for 4th of 5 at Thistledown over 1609m on 26 May, beaten 19.5L on FAST with 54kg. Prior run was a closer 4th of 7 at Mahoning Valley over 1609m on 3 Apr, beaten 2.3L after leading early. Four-year-old gelding by Advertise, drawn barrier 4 for Luis Alberto Batista for Rey Juarez-Mendoza. Can feature with a softer run at this shorter journey.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 26/05/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | FAST | Alexander Chavez | 54kg | - | 1-1-3-3 | 5 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/04/2026 | - | Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | GD | Alexander Chavez | 56kg | - | 1-1-2-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 24/03/2026 | - | Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | GD | Alexander Chavez | 56kg | - | 8-7-7 | 4 |
| 10.6L | $20.00 |
| 6/6 | 06/03/2026 | - | Allowance 80 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | SY | Mauro Cedillo | 56kg | - | 4-4-6-6 | 4 |
| 28L | $22.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/02/2026 | - | Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | MY | Mauro Cedillo | 56kg | - | 5-6-5-4 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $8.00 |
| 10/11 | 05/02/2026 | - | Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | Victor R Fernandez | 56kg | - | 6-9-9 | 3 |
| 7.4L | $17.00 |
| 10/11 | 12/12/2025 | - | Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Jose Ramos Gutierrez | 49.200000047683716kg | - | 4-5-7-10 | 2 |
| 17.8L | $17.00 |
| 11/11 | 01/03/2025 | - | Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Carlos Barbosa | 53.5kg | - | 4-7-10-11 | 7 |
| 32.9L | $26.00 |
| 1/12 | 26/01/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Irving Moncada | 50kg | - | 6-5-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.25 |
| 9/11 | 13/12/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | - | 4-4-7-8 | 9 |
| 8.9L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Alexander Chavez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old gelding for Saul M. Morales with Alexander Chavez up. Has a perfect 1-from-1 record at this track and is 1 win from 11 overall this season. Yet to place from six tries at 1207m. Can feature with the right run.

Jockey: Jerome J. Innis
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a 1609m Thistledown run on 26 May when 3rd of 5, beaten 17.5L on FAST going with 52kg after racing handy. Prior run was a solid 2nd at Thistledown over 1106m on 16 May, beaten 5.5L after improving from back in the field. Three-year-old colt with 1 win from 4 at 1207m and minor placings at this track. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 11 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 | 26/05/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | FAST | Jerome J Innis | 52kg | - | 3-2-4-4 | 4 |
| 17.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 16/05/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FAST | Fernando Salazar Becerra | 53kg | - | 7-6-4 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 19/04/2026 | - | Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1006m | FT | Luis Raul Rivera | 53kg | - | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/04/2026 | - | Allowance 72 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | WET FAST | Angel I Diaz | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 27/03/2026 | - | Allowance 78 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | GD | Fernando Salazar Becerra | 52.5kg | - | 4-6-6 | 1 |
| 12L | $17.00 |
| 1/4 | 17/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | GD | Fernando Salazar Becerra | 53.5kg | - | 4-3-1 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.40 |
| 5/12 | 25/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1308m | FT | Edwin Gonzalez | 54kg | - | 4-3-4 | 3 |
| 12L | $8.50 |
| 4/9 | 11/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1106m | FIRM | Gaddiel A Martinez | 54kg | - | 6-4-4 | 2 |
| 4L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 21/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 63 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1308m | FT | Gaddiel A Martinez | 54kg | - | 5-4-3 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/6 | 14/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1106m | FT | Samy Camacho | 54kg | - | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/11 | 04/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | GD | Samuel Marin | 54kg | - | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $4.33 |
| 3/9 | 19/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 61 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | FT | Samuel Marin | 54kg | - | 4-4-3 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/11 | 06/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | FT | Jose C Ferrer | 54kg | - | 4-3-4 | 7 |
| 8L | $16.00 |
| 7/10 | 26/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Antonio A Gallardo | 54kg | - | 4-4-6-7 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 25/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 60 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Jose C Ferrer | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-6 | 4 |
| 9.6L | $17.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Joe Bravo | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-7-8 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Romero Ramsay Maragh | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-4-5 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Edwin Gonzalez | 53.5kg | - | 4-6-6 | 3 |
| 26L | $12.00 |
| 4/6 | 20/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Edwin Gonzalez | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $13.00 |