Thistledown Race 6 - Race 6 - Starter Optional Claiming
EDDIE M (1) Ran home into 3rd last start at the track and will be aiming for a soft run from the draw. Won't be far away during the run. Looks well suited in this race. HOT GUNNER (4) Picked up late ground when 3rd last run at this venue but rising in grade. Showing great form this preparation. Rates a winning chance. REINVEST (2) Could build on a strong first up record. Flashed home late into 2nd last start here and gets a favourable draw. Taking on stronger rivals. Prominent showing expected and won't be far off them. BIG LUCKY (3) Improved when 4th last run at the track and solid performer at this trip in the past. Finishes off strongly. Alexander Chavez has been successful aboard previously. Capable of taking this out.

Jockey: Jose A. Bracho
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Made some ground late when 3rd beaten by almost 14L last start at this venue and drawn well. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Absolutely right in this.
Last Starts 36 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 | 18/08/2026 | - | Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | FT | Alexander Chavez | 55kg | - | 6-4-3-5 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 28/07/2026 | - | Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | FT | Alexander Chavez | 56kg | - | 5-4-2-3 | 3 |
| 10L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 30/06/2026 | - | Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | FT | Alexander Chavez | 54kg | - | 5-4-2-1 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 11/06/2026 | - | Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | FT | Luis Raul Rivera | 54kg | - | 4-4-5-3 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 21/05/2026 | - | Allowance 95 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | FT | Angel I Diaz | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-5-4 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 05/05/2026 | - | Allowance 92 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | FT | Alexander Chavez | 56kg | - | 5-5-3-4 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | GD | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | - | 2-5-5-5 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $3.50 |
| 5/6 | 03/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 99 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | MY | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | - | 5-5-6-6 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $4.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 95 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | Angel I Diaz | 57kg | - | 4-3-3 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 23/12/2025 | - | Allowance 95 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | WET FAST | Alexander Chavez | 57kg | - | 3-3-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 01/12/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 100 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | GD | Alexander Chavez | 56kg | - | 5-5-5-3 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 3/10 | 28/10/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 98 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | FT | Luis A Rodriguez Castro | 56kg | - | 4-4-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $4.33 |
| 4/6 | 21/10/2025 | - | Allowance 100 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | - | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 11L | $10.00 |
| 6/7 | 11/06/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 100 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | FT | Angel I Diaz | 54kg | - | 7-6-5-6 | 3 |
| 14L | $2.20 |
| 2/6 | 05/05/2025 | - | Allowance 101 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | GD | Angel I Diaz | 55kg | - | 4-4-3-2 | 6 |
| 1L | $3.50 |
| 1/3 | 05/04/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | HEAVY8 | Angel I Diaz | 57kg | - | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 24/03/2025 | - | Allowance 88 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | GD | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 8L | $2.05 |
| 2/5 | 04/03/2025 | - | Allowance 88 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | - | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $2.50 |
| 4/7 | 11/02/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 98 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Santiago Gonzalez | 56kg | - | 3-2-3 | 1 |
| 5L | $6.50 |
| 2/6 | 16/01/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 102 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | GD | Santiago Gonzalez | 56kg | - | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Jason Simpson
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Proven record first up. Finished with intent when 2nd last start here and has a good draw. Facing a stronger group of contenders. Capable contender and should be in the finish.
Last Starts 65 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 20/07/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | FT | Anthony Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 3-3-4-3 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 24/06/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | FT | Anthony Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 5-5-4-6 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/06/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | FT | Anthony Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 6-6-6-3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/05/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | FT | Anthony Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 7-7-4-5 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 21/04/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Anthony Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 7-6-6 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 09/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Anthony Rodriguez | 56kg | - | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/03/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 90 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | Mauro Cedillo | 56kg | - | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/5 | 04/03/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | Anthony Rodriguez | 56kg | - | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $6.00 |
| 6/6 | 12/02/2026 | - | Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | Mauro Cedillo | 56kg | - | 5-2-6 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/9 | 05/01/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 88 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | Mauro Cedillo | 56kg | - | 4-3-2 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/4 | 10/12/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 87 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | MY | Mauro Cedillo | 56kg | - | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $1.95 |
| 3/7 | 19/11/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 97 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Deshawn L Parker | 56kg | - | 6-3-3 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 07/10/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1207m | MY | Anthony Rodriguez | 57kg | - | 5-5-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/09/2025 | - | Allowance 94 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | GD | Anthony Rodriguez | 56kg | - | 6-6-1 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/5 | 03/09/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Anthony Rodriguez | 55kg | - | 4-2-1 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/08/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | MY | Anthony Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 6-5-3-3 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/07/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Anthony Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 8-5-4 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 5/6 | 02/06/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | FT | Luis Raul Rivera | 54kg | - | 4-5-4-5 | 3 |
| 7.4L | $3.80 |
| 3/6 | 08/05/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | FAST | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54kg | - | 6-6-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $6.50 |
| 4/6 | 21/04/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | FT | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54kg | - | 4-3-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Alexander Chavez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $12.00 and picked up some late ground when 4th last run at this track and have to respect the form at this distance. Matched against a stronger field. No surprise to see solid support in the betting.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 07/09/2026 | - | Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | FT | Alexander Chavez | 54kg | - | 5-6-6-5 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 10/08/2026 | - | Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | MY | David J Haldar | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 02/05/2026 | - | Allowance 95 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | WET FAST | Luis A Rodriguez Castro | 55kg | - | 6-6-6-6 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 06/04/2026 | - | Ratings Handicap 94 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | GD | Alexander Chavez | 57kg | - | 7-7-7-7 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | MY | Alexander Chavez | 56kg | - | 5-5-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.20 |
| 2/5 | 23/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | MY | Alexander Chavez | 57kg | - | 4-4-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.05 |
| 1/9 | 05/02/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 95 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | MY | Alexander Chavez | 56kg | - | 9-9-7-4 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $16.00 |
| 8/9 | 09/01/2026 | - | Claiming 99 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Samuel E Bermudez | 54.5kg | - | 7-9-9-9 | 2 |
| 21.1L | $23.00 |
| 1/6 | 20/11/2025 | - | Allowance 88 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1674m | GD | Alexander Chavez | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.80 |
| 2/6 | 03/11/2025 | - | Allowance 82 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | FT | Alexander Crispin | 56kg | - | 4-4-2-1 | 5 |
| - | $4.20 |
| 1/6 | 15/10/2025 | - | Allowance 79 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | FT | Alexander Chavez | 54kg | - | 6-6-5-1 | 5 |
| 2L | $2.80 |
| 1/5 | 26/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | FT | Angel I Diaz | 54kg | - | 4-3-2-1 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $3.20 |
| 10/10 | 12/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 8-10-10 | 4 |
| 36.3L | $22.00 |

Jockey: Luis Antonio Gonzalez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Made some ground late when 3rd last run here but up against stronger rivals. In a purple patch of form since returning from a break. Has the ratings to win this.
Last Starts 16 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 | 07/09/2026 | - | Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | FT | Luis Raul Rivera | 55kg | - | 6-4-4-4 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 18/08/2026 | - | Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | FT | Rocco Bowen | 56kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 20/07/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | FT | Luis Antonio Gonzalez | 56kg | - | 5-5-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 24/06/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | FT | Luis Antonio Gonzalez | 54kg | - | 6-6-6-5 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 06/06/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | FT | Luis Antonio Gonzalez | 54kg | - | 5-4-3-6 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/05/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | FT | Luis Antonio Gonzalez | 54kg | - | 9-9-8-7 | 8 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 2/11 | 19/04/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 93 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Cruz Walter De La | 56kg | - | 3-3-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 7/10 | 02/04/2026 | - | Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | David Cabrera | 56kg | - | 10-10-9-7 | 4 |
| 15.4L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 13/03/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 91 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | David Cabrera | 56kg | - | 9-9-9-7 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $18.00 |
| 1/12 | 14/02/2026 | - | Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | SY | David Cabrera | 55kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $26.00 |
| 4/6 | 15/11/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 101 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1710m | FT | Jr Floyd Wethey | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-4-5 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 25/10/2025 | - | Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | MY | Jr Floyd Wethey | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-4-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.88 |
| 5/7 | 28/09/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1811m | FAST | Jr Floyd Wethey | 56kg | - | 6-5-6-5 | 3 |
| 28.5L | $51.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/09/2025 | - | Allowance 95 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | FT | Belen Quinonez | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-3-2 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/6 | 22/06/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | FAST | Jr Floyd Wethey | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-5-6 | 5 |
| 5.65L | $7.50 |
| 5/7 | 07/06/2025 | - | Stakes 90 | $0.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1609m | FT | Jr Alfredo Triana | 54kg | - | 5-5-5-5 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $17.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/05/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | FT | Jr Floyd Wethey | 55.5kg | - | 4-6-5-5 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $6.00 |
| 6/6 | 19/04/2025 | - | Stakes 100 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6 | 5 |
| 21.5L | $34.00 |
| 2/9 | 22/03/2025 | - | Stakes 86 | $0.00 | Sam Houston | 1674m | FT | Jr Floyd Wethey | 54kg | - | 9-9-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |
| 11/13 | 23/02/2025 | - | Stakes 104 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | H Javier Hernandez | 53kg | - | 10-11-13-13 | 13 |
| 18.1L | $61.00 |