Thistledown

17:50

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: G T THREE FIFTY is a firm selection. He has an encouraging career strike-rate and the likely strong pace up front is a plus. Venture On and Oaken also merit consideration.

Giv'em The Biz

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Gary Johnson Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 17-226

Comment: Not far behind Animo Roberto when sixth over 5½f here (claimer) last month; his tally of course-and-distance wins stands at three; likely to be in contention.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	41/5	-
07/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/2	-
10/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	173/10	-
30/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	58/5	-
08/10/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	36/5	-
19/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	217/10	-

Ohio Strong

Jockey: Anthony Rodriguez Trainer: Richard Rettele Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 35P-73

Comment: May have reached limits of his ability and not seen the winners' enclosure for a while now (last win in 2022); not beaten that far in third (6l) in a claimer last month; he can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	153/10	-
14/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	63/10	-
19/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	P / 12	337/10	-
07/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	23/5	-
08/10/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	114/5	-
09/05/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	77/5	-

Worthy Opponent

Jockey: Anthony Nunez Trainer: Candace Huffman Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 51424-

Comment: Has won six times over course and distance; fair effort when beaten 8l, finishing fourth of five at Mahoning Valley over 5½f (claimer) in November; layoff to overcome; up in class (in for $7.5k); one to take seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	27/10	-
19/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	13/5	-
03/10/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	58/5	-
19/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	1/1	-
20/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	28/5	-
18/07/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	9/2	-

Venture On

Jockey: Victor Fernandez Trainer: Ricardo Bailey Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 43256

Comment: Last of six here over 1m (claimer) last month; winner of three starts (range of trips from 6f to 1m½f); down in class now, dropping from a $16k tag; is a player as finished second at Thistledown three runs ago and his peak speed figure over the past year puts him clear.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	61/2	-
07/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	41/10	-
13/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	9/5	-
05/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	119/5	-
21/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	187/10	-
10/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	3/1	-

Attack Angle

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett Age/Wt: 9/8-11 F: 676-66

Comment: Finished last of six three weeks ago in a claimer; perhaps looks to have to reached his ceiling and generally been out of sorts of late; now looks to be past his prime and he can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	313/5	-
04/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	45/2	-
11/10/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	453/5	-
02/10/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	96/5	-
29/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	53/1	-
12/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	259/10	-

Animo Roberto

Jockey: Ricardo Mejias Trainer: Ricardo Gonzalez Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 166-55

Comment: Successful three times from 32 career starts (6f-1m); finished fifth, beaten 13l, in a claimer last month; hard to make a case for him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	207/5	-
21/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	463/10	-
30/07/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	653/10	-
04/07/24	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	10/1	-
19/06/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	8/1	-
30/05/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	249/5	-

Oaken

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Ivan Calderon Age/Wt: 9/8-11 F: 556364

Comment: Performed at a higher level than this in his peak; not beaten too far when fourth of six 36 days ago in a claimer; has been on the scene in the recent past and could be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	191/10	-
05/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	73/5	-
10/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	36/5	-
25/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	41/10	-
11/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	41/10	-
16/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	8/5	-

G T Three Fifty

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Justin Radosevich Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 11123-

Comment: Consistent lately and has achieved five wins from 15 career runs; somewhat disappointing when finishing third (1-2) in a claimer last May; returns from a lengthy absence; now a lower claiming tag ($7.5k from $16k) so down in class; a major contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	1/2	-
25/04/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	37/10	-
25/03/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	2/5	-
28/02/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	13/10	-
15/01/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	1/5	-
28/12/23	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	17/10	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Thistledown

18:20

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: HELLO SWEETS takes the eye from a recent form perspective (scored last time) and the abundance of pace up front enhances her claims. Truly Inclusive is another for the shortlist.

Chloes Angel

Jockey: Anthony Nunez Trainer: Nestor Rivera Age/Wt: 9/8-7 F: 242453

Comment: Has won here; no longer appears to be improving; split Buckeye Rose (runner-up) and City Signs (fourth) over 6f here (claimer) when third of six two weeks ago; Nestor Rivera's runners are going great guns at the moment; others appeal more as no great record on second run back following a layoff.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	66/5	-
10/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	79/10	-
28/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	14/5	-
10/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	13/5	-
29/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	51/10	-
15/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	19/10	-

Shakeurskinnylegs

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 824323

Comment: 2½l behind the winner, Hello Sweets, three weeks ago in a claimer; has won at this course; can be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	1/2	-
21/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	23/10	-
28/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	23/10	-
09/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	4/5	-
24/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	18/5	-
10/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	9/5	-

City Signs

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Jabdiel Castillo Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 651454

Comment: Finished fourth but wasn't beaten too far (8l) here over 6f (claimer) 15 days ago; knows this place inside out (four course wins) and is a multiple winner this year; facing a testing assignment and not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	289/10	-
08/05/25	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	119/10	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	19/5	-
09/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	167/10	-
24/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	17/1	-
10/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	99/5	-

Buckeye Rose

Jockey: Noel Vigil Trainer: Richard Genovese Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 416212

Comment: Had two of these rivals behind her when going down narrowly last month in a claimer; managed two wins in her last five outings; has won at this course.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	1/5	-
21/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	14/5	-
28/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	7/2	-
02/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	117/10	-
20/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	17/10	-
03/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	4/1	-

Hello Sweets

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Ivan Calderon Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 7-5531

Comment: Multiple course winner; won by 2l last month in a claimer; has strong claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/2	-
21/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	14/5	-
17/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	18/5	-
08/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	14/5	-
18/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	18/5	-
24/06/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	26/5	-

Miss Springsteen

Jockey: Ricardo Mejias Trainer: James Jackson Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 13-656

Comment: Beaten a fair way when sixth over 6f here (claimer) three weeks ago; has winning C&D form to her name; now eased in the grades (in for $7.5k); hard to dismiss.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	31/2	-
21/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	103/10	-
29/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	7/2	-
30/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	21/5	-
04/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/1	-
14/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	34/5	-

Truly Inclusive

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Johanna Urieta Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 2-5134

Comment: Has won over C&D; not disgraced when fourth last month in a claimer; must enter calculations.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	31/10	-
02/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	4/1	-
12/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	19/10	-
24/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	31/10	-
18/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/10	-
18/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	29/10	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Thistledown

18:50

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: WAVES OF LIBERTY has to be the first name on the shortlist. She has a fine record at this trip and although behind some of these latest, is taken to overturn those placings.

Thelma Lucille

Jockey: Roberto Perez Trainer: Ivan Vazquez Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 35443

Comment: Often been there or thereabouts lately; does not win very often; split a number of these rivals in a claimer when beaten 10l last month; others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	164/5	-
26/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	403/10	-
07/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	42/5	-
07/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	113/10	-
20/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	54/5	-
06/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	23/2	-

Hot Princess

Jockey: Mauro Cedillo Trainer: Jacinto Lopez Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 32342

Comment: Consistent lately; finished in front of several of these (bumped at the start) when close second last month in a claimer; assuming she steps up from most recent effort then poses a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	32/5	-
27/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	81/10	-
06/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	28/5	-
10/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	237/10	-
31/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	111/10	-
01/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	237/10	-

Val's Twinstar

Jockey: Luis Gonzalez Trainer: Valerie Shanyfelt Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 61-53

Comment: Third when fancied (2-5) in a claimer 15 days ago; has chalked up two wins from her last six; should get involved as her latest performance on the clock offers hope she can mix it in this company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	2/5	-
06/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	33/5	-
05/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	7/2	-
23/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	4/1	-
08/10/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	14/5	-
26/08/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	11/10	-

Mobil Ensign

Jockey: Ricardo Feliciano Trainer: Rodney Faulkner Age/Wt: 3/8-3 F: 846254

Comment: Promoted from last to fourth in a claimer last month; a bit unlucky last time and shortlisted.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	61/5	-
27/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	61/5	-
06/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	25/2	-
28/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	229/5	-
10/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	113/5	-
20/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	8 / 9	212/5	-

Waves Of Liberty

Jockey: Rocco Bowen Trainer: Timothy Hamm Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 21-125

Comment: Successful twice in her last four starts; finished last of five when she was behind a few of these three weeks ago in a claimer; should be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	33/10	-
27/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	67/10	-
09/05/25	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	21/5	-
26/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	8/5	-
09/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	59/10	-
07/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	4/1	-

Mandolin Breeze

Jockey: Anthony Rodriguez Trainer: Richard Rettele Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 27-66

Comment: Does not win very often; not disgraced when sixth of nine in a claimer (bumped at the start) five weeks ago; this looks a decent race so has some questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	179/5	-
06/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	144/5	-
13/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	232/5	-
04/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	121/10	-
21/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	683/10	-
18/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	133/10	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Thistledown

19:20

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: BLUE BLOOD COWBOY is strongly fancied to come out on top. He should be able to confirm placings with Left Him Open.

Aquavit

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Jeffrey Radosevich Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 76-58P

Comment: Still searching for first win after five tries; failed to complete in a maiden special weight (problems in the gate at the start) upped to this trip last month (lost irons); Jeffrey Radosevich's runners are going great guns at the moment; he's an attractive contender now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/06/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	P / 8	117/10	-
14/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	14/1	-
29/04/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	461/10	-
22/07/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	46/1	-
03/07/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	73/10	-

Moonlite Dance

Jockey: Victor Fernandez Trainer: John Erdel Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 59

Comment: Finished ninth of 12 in a maiden special weight (bumped at the start) last month; lightly raced (running for just the third time); now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer and should be thereabouts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	9 / 12	27/5	-
14/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 9	227/10	-

Blue Blood Cowboy

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Jason Dacosta Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 854543

Comment: Attempts to score at the 18th time of asking; finished third but wasn't beaten too far (9l) here over 5½f (maiden claimer) when little between him and Left Him Open (last) last month; can make his presence felt.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	17/2	-
26/05/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	19/2	-
14/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	349/10	-
29/04/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	529/10	-
10/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	212/5	-
26/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	112/5	-

Ebony's Secret

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Justin Radosevich Age/Wt: 3/8-2 F: 78-93

Comment: Far more competitive 20 days ago (bumped at the start) when beaten 5l to finish third in a maiden claimer; has displayed improved form on last two starts; encouragement to be gleaned from latest effort so should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	27/10	-
27/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	49/1	-
21/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	181/10	-
06/08/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	137/5	-
01/07/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	23/5	-

Left Him Open

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Craig Sweeting Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 6

Comment: Well behind the third, Blue Blood Cowboy, over 5½f here sporting blinkers when beaten on his debut at 12-5 last month; possible improver with outing under his belt although has plenty to find.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	6 / 6	12/5	-

Turkodancer

Jockey: Joam Toledo Trainer: Joshua Langley Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 7-822

Comment: Finished runner-up when beaten 6l in a maiden special weight last month upped to this trip; has displayed improved form on last two starts but yet to get off the mark and losing run stands at eight; easy enough to take on despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/06/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	283/10	-
26/05/25	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	95/2	-
14/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	145/2	-
29/07/24	Thistledown / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	112/1	-
22/07/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 11	608/5	-
01/07/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	249/5	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Thistledown

19:50

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: GENERAL MATHIS has a healthy career strike-rate and the abundance of pace up front enhances his claims. Need To Know Basis represents a threat.

Sammy's Smile

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Jeffrey Radosevich Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 44-514

Comment: Could not compete with K Kid when fourth four weeks ago in a claimer; has a good record at this venue, including four course-and-distance wins; stable going well a plus; definitely of interest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	117/10	-
12/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	46/5	-
30/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	57/10	-
03/10/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	3/1	-
10/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	67/5	-
20/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	61/10	-

Raven Moon

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Nestor Rivera Age/Wt: 8/8-9 F: 0-6514

Comment: Unable to land a blow when fourth of nine over 1m½f at Belterra Park (stakes) last month; goes very well here with six C&D wins to his name; hard to dismiss.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Belterra Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 9	342/5	-
14/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/1	-
05/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	12/1	-
13/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	327/10	-
26/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	10 / 12	61/2	-
10/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	17/10	-

General Mathis

Jockey: Ricardo Feliciano Trainer: Shane Meyers Age/Wt: 8/8-7 F: 20-1

Comment: Successful six times from 19 career runs; well on top over 1m1f at Turfway Park (claimer) in January; returns from a break today; he has won after a layoff in the past and must be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	47/25	-
26/12/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	27/10	-
21/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	73/25	-
27/09/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	189/50	-
10/08/24	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	2 / 10	11/2	-
08/06/24	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	59/5	-

Mister Mobil

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Ricardo Bailey Age/Wt: 8/8-7 F: 428233

Comment: Multiple course winner; ran well enough to finish third at 16-1 here over 1m½f (stakes) last month; he shouldn't be far away as best speed figure over the past year reads well comparatively and drop into claiming grade should help.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	3 / 10	76/5	-
02/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	23/5	-
14/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	93/5	-
03/05/25	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	8 / 12	577/10	-
07/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	227/10	-
31/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	63/10	-

Need To Know Basis

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Nestor Rivera Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 334661

Comment: Three wins from eight runs over C&D, including last time when beating six rivals (30-100); a likely player as recent win points to him being able to handle class rise.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/10	-
04/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	8/1	-
14/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	11/5	-
05/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	39/5	-
07/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	4/5	-
05/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	7/2	-

Swing State

Jockey: Ricardo Mejias Trainer: Ricardo Gonzalez Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 38574

Comment: Has won four times from 6f to 1m; finished fourth but wasn't beaten too far (6l) over 6f here (claimer) last month; a lot on his plate here and he looks up against it.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	247/5	-
17/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	351/10	-
28/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	149/5	-
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	86/5	-
01/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	14/1	-
11/01/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	21/10	-

K Kid

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Richard Zielinski Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 643451

Comment: Recorded second C&D win 27 days ago; has to be taken seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	49/10	-
17/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	57/10	-
28/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	11/2	-
07/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	44/5	-
24/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	143/10	-
27/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	113/10	-

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Thistledown

20:20

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: CROSSED UP can prove superior to her rivals. She can take advantage of the likely hectic pace up front and ran with credit last time.

Bossy Lady

Jockey: Jose Bracho Trainer: Justin Radosevich Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 714356

Comment: Unable to land a blow in sixth over 5½f here (claimer) last month; this is her level and successful five times from 6f to 1m½f; one to consider if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success and her latest performance on the clock offers hope she can cope with the tag rise.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	171/5	-
21/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	157/10	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	29/5	-
03/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	67/5	-
10/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	159/10	-
29/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	229/10	-

Angel's Destiny

Jockey: Yan Aviles Trainer: Saul Morales Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 5187-6

Comment: Finished sixth, beaten a fair way in a claimer last month; claiming value now rises to $16k; a few rivals look in good form so has questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	51/2	-
16/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	113/10	-
18/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	111/10	-
06/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	61/5	-
21/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	159/5	-
16/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	7/2	-

La Rosa

Jockey: Anthony Nunez Trainer: Valerie Shanyfelt Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 2552-7

Comment: Wasn't at her best last time out following some good runs and useful at this level; finished last of seven behind Crossed Up, in April when dropped down to 6f in a claimer; extra distance today could help; now down in class (in for $16k from $25k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	153/10	-
09/10/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	56/5	-
11/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	67/10	-
01/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	34/5	-
17/07/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	8/5	-
27/06/24	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	49/10	-

Panamaniac

Jockey: Luis Gonzalez Trainer: Valerie Shanyfelt Age/Wt: 11/8-7 F: 4-532

Comment: Course specialist who has won 16 times here and a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 22-69; behind Mission Girl when beaten just over 3l into runner-up at 16-1 two weeks ago in a claimer; claiming tag now upped from $7.5k; been struggling to get her head in front recently so easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	77/5	-
12/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	7/2	-
28/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	32/5	-
18/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	4/5	-
09/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	39/5	-
01/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	77/10	-

Mission Girl

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Nestor Rivera Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 5-1

Comment: Got the job done by just over 3l when accounting for two of these last month in a claimer; has won six times here; the Nestor Rivera outfit is running hot currently; one to note as recent win points to her being able to handle class rise and her speed figure last time suggests she can handle the tag rise.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	11/10	-
04/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	12/5	-
18/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	21/10	-
09/10/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	19/5	-
11/09/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	49/10	-
21/08/24	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	9/5	-

Crossed Up

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Caryn Vecchio Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 333372

Comment: Solid effort when beaten 2½l to finish second 20 days ago in a claimer; winner of eight races (5f-1m); a major contender as has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals and her latest effort was promising.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	3/2	-
27/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	73/10	-
08/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	18/5	-
23/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	57/10	-
05/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	43/10	-
27/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	49/10	-

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Thistledown

20:50

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: GETAWAY BAY looks the one to back. She finished ahead of Dance My Way and Candymonium when last seen and has won twice over this C&D.

Sheisthehero

Jockey: Roberto Perez Trainer: Lori Smith Age/Wt: 7/8-7 F: 435426

Comment: Behind two of these last month when sixth here in an allowance optional claimer; a few rivals look in good form so may be vulnerable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	363/10	-
28/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	123/10	-
14/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	15/2	-
28/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	121/10	-
08/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	409/10	-
27/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	91/10	-

Dance My Way

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Kim Puhl Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 04133

Comment: Consistent performer; fair effort (beaten 3½l) last month with Austrian Navy and Sheisthehero behind in an allowance optional claimer; her best form stacks up so is respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	59/10	-
20/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	5/1	-
11/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	23/5	-
28/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	167/10	-
08/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	697/10	-
01/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	217/5	-

Twilight Vision

Jockey: Ricardo Mejias Trainer: James Jackson Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 319-2

Comment: Record shows she knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 5-22); unfancied when going close in an optional claimer last month; up in class (in for $25k); steps up in grade so hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	46/5	-
19/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	25/2	-
21/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	19/10	-
26/09/24	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	259/10	-
02/07/24	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	49/5	-
01/05/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	83/10	-

Candymonium

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 5-32244

Comment: Fair effort when just over 3l fourth to Austrian Navy in an allowance optional claimer six weeks ago; course specialist (three wins) but no winning form at this trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	43/5	-
28/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	97/10	-
01/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 4	6/1	-
11/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	57/5	-
26/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	113/10	-
18/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	29/2	-

Austrian Navy

Jockey: Luis Gonzalez Trainer: Kim Puhl Age/Wt: 7/8-9 F: 457214

Comment: Split Dance My Way (third) and Sheisthehero (sixth) last month (bumped at the start) when fourth beaten 3½l in an allowance optional claimer; course specialist (four wins from nine); peak figure in the past year is the best in the field so should get involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	3/2	-
20/05/25	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	13/10	-
28/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	8/5	-
28/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	93/10	-
15/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	59/10	-
03/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	47/5	-

Getaway Bay

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Jason Dacosta Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 1512-

Comment: Close up runner-up in an allowance race when ahead of a couple of these in September; has chalked up three wins from her last five; back from an absence here; first run in claiming company; major player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	6/5	-
11/09/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	6/5	-
21/08/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	13/5	-
11/07/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	11/10	-
02/07/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	11/10	-
11/06/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	4/5	-

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Thistledown

21:20

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: H. T. XENA is a strong fancy. She looks set to capitalise if the leaders go too fast and has won once at this venue previously.

Kantbackoff

Jockey: Victor Fernandez Trainer: Ricardo Bailey Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 637

Comment: Finished last of seven in an optional claimer last month upped to 1m; this is her grade but no longer appears to be improving; drops in trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/06/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	171/5	-
20/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	167/5	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	371/10	-
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	43/5	-
31/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	109/10	-
22/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	9/2	-

May Mays Castle

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Johanna Urieta Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 42166

Comment: Behind H. T. Xena over 5½f here (claimer, sloppy track) when last of six two weeks ago; a winner over C&D; this looks a decent race so unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	8/1	-
29/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	4/1	-
05/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	17/1	-
23/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	244/5	-
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	45/2	-
22/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	267/10	-

Rowdy Daisy

Jockey: Ricardo Feliciano Trainer: James Canegata Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 5-65231

Comment: Landed a narrow success in a claimer three weeks ago; course specialist (six wins); in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/5	-
21/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	11/5	-
03/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	37/10	-
23/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	161/10	-
08/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	133/5	-
18/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	173/10	-

Dropping Lemons

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Manuel Vlaun Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 113221

Comment: Won a claimer by 5l 14 days ago upped to 1m; managed three wins in her last six outings; should be on the premises as the lower claiming tag shouldn't put you off given her effort last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	13/5	-
03/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	2/5	-
17/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	19/10	-
28/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	2/1	-
28/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	9/10	-
05/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	13/10	-

Mali Bali

Jockey: Alexander Chavez Trainer: Saul Morales Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 214251

Comment: Got the job done in a claimer by half a length 28 days ago; successful twice in her last five starts; despite that Thistledown success, not one to rely on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	14/5	-
28/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	6/1	-
19/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/5	-
05/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	7/2	-
04/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/10	-
25/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	5/1	-

Living In Style

Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar Trainer: Saul Morales Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 44148

Comment: Last of eight here over 1m (claimer) last month; has won at this track; successful twice in her last six starts; drops to a $5k tag from $7.5k; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	343/10	-
28/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	17/5	-
19/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	77/5	-
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	83/10	-
31/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	13/1	-
19/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	51/10	-

Grace And Glory

Jockey: Noel Vigil Trainer: Andrew Tumblin Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 42162

Comment: All four career wins over this trip; was on the premises (finished runner-up of six) last month in a claimer; should be thereabouts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	112/5	-
29/04/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	74/5	-
12/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	12/5	-
31/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	59/10	-
12/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	33/10	-
28/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	49/10	-

H. T. Xena

Jockey: Luis Gonzalez Trainer: Kim Puhl Age/Wt: 7/8-9 F: 88412

Comment: Has won here previously; useful in her prime; not beaten far when second over 5½f here (claimer, sloppy track) in front of May Mays Castle last month; can have a big say.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	5/2	-
21/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	29/5	-
03/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	51/10	-
30/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	183/5	-
07/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	109/10	-
31/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	95/2	-

Gracie Dance

Jockey: Anthony Rodriguez Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 44756

Comment: Sixth of eight beaten 11l last month in a claimer; a previous winner here; claiming value now drops from $12.5k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/06/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	107/10	-
26/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	62/5	-
28/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	237/5	-
01/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 4	29/5	-
11/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	61/5	-
24/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	17/10	-

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