Thistledown Race 8 - Race 8 - Mdn Special Weight
JOHANNA'S LIFE (2) Nice run when 2nd last time at this venue and can find a nice position from the draw. Will be positive in the run early. Prominent showing expected and won't be far off them. EXODUS (4) First up and even though peaking on the run still placed 3rd beaten by just short of 8L first up last preparation at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Displays good tactical speed. Can give this a shake. PRINCETON (7) Set a strong tempo before tiring to place 3rd beaten by 12L last time around here but back to a shorter trip. Could go well. ONE FORREST (1) Career debut 3yo by Motown for trainer Deborah Keiser and has drawn the rails. Keep your eye on the market.
Jockey: Chelsey Keiser
Weight: 54kgs
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Racing as a debutant 3yo by Motown for Deborah Keiser and has drawn to do little work. Watch for a sign in the market.
Jockey: Luis Raul Rivera
Weight: 54kgs
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First up and peaked on the run when 3rd first up last preparation at Horseshoe Indianapolis. First start for a new trainer. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Commands respect.
Last Starts 81 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 | 23/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | GD | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 14L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1207m | GD | Cruz Fernando De La | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Noel Vigil
Weight: 54kgs
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Produced an eye catching run when 3rd last run at the track. Expected to be flashing home. Respected competitor.
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 | 21/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 52 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | MY | Noel Vigil | 54kg | - | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 22/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 56 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | SY | Noel Vigil | 54kg | - | 7-6-6 | 5 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jason Simpson
Weight: 54kgs
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Was $14.00 and ordinary performance when 6th last start around here. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Others much better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 21/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 52 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | MY | Jason Simpson | 54kg | - | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 12.9L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 26/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 52 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | German Terraza | 54kg | - | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $21.00 |
| 8/9 | 13/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1106m | FT | Scott Spieth | 54.5kg | - | 8-9-8 | 9 |
| 22.5L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Luis Antonio Gonzalez
Weight: 54kgs
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Showed strength on the speed initially before fading at the end 3rd beaten by 12L last time at this venue but coming back in distance. Right in the mix.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 15/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | FT | Luis Antonio Gonzalez | 54kg | - | 1-1-2-3 | 1 |
| 12L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 24/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 63 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | FT | Luis Antonio Gonzalez | 54kg | - | 2-1-2-3 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 20/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 63 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | MY | Luis Antonio Gonzalez | 54kg | - | 6-5-4 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 11/12 | 09/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Cruz Walter De La | 56kg | - | 10-12-12 | 5 |
| 17.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 13/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Abel Cedillo | 54kg | - | 2-3-6 | 1 |
| 19L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-6 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $8.50 |
| 6/6 | 04/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | SY | Mitchell Murrill | 54.5kg | - | 5-6-6-6 | 5 |
| 36.3L | $23.00 |
| 8/12 | 06/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | GD | Julien R Leparoux | 54kg | - | 10-10-10-9 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $19.00 |