Thistledown Race 1

Claiming

Stake: $32,927

BLUE BLOOD COWBOY (5) went forward and proved too strong last time out, scoring by 12 lengths over 1609m at this track (Dirt). Likely improver with strong prospects. AQUAVIT (6) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start when he got a long way back over 1207m at this track, beaten 9 lengths into fifth. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. WEEKEND RETREAT (1) has switched yards since finishing third eight weeks ago over 1609m at this track. Can measure up for the new barn. SEEKING FREEDOM (3) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1207m at this track, beaten 3 lengths. Likely to hold the form and is a strong top-three prospect.
  • Distance: 1609m
  • Track: Good
  • Weather: -
  • Surface: Dirt
  • Class: CLM
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1Saul M Morales
  • Weekend Retreat (1) 5x17642543
  • Trainer: Saul M Morales()
  • Jockey: Alexander Chavez
  • Weight: 54kg
  • Prize Money: $103,993
  • Win / Place: 4.76% / 38%

4 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: CITY WEEKEND (USA)

Dam: AFTERNOON PRAYER (USA)

Dam's Sire: Meadow Prayer

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Rating

Stats
Career
21: 1-4-3
Distance
5: 0-2-1
Trk/Dst
4: 0-2-1
Track
11: 0-2-3
Season
8: 1-1-1
1st Up
2: 1-0-0
2nd Up
2: 0-1-0
3rd Up
2: 0-0-0
4th Up
2: 0-0-0
Dirt
21: 1-4-3
Anti-Clockwise
21: 1-4-3
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1609m

Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 57 day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 7 at this track on July 17 over 1609m, 9 len behind Guess Again carrying 54kg at $4.60. The race before that 4th of 9 at this track on June 17 over 1207m, 13 len behind Sadie's Silver Kid carrying 54kg at $9.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
3rd of 717/7/25Thistledown1609mCLM 3U6Erik Barbaran54kgFast1:42.9856.2 km/h9.8L5-4$4.6030$32,927$3,292

1. Guess Again

2. Hidden Heart

3. Weekend Retreat

4th of 917/6/25Thistledown1207mCLM 3U7Erik Barbaran54kgFast1:13.1859.4 km/h13.3L9-7$9.0019$35,906$1,795

1. Sadie's Silver Kid

2. So Co Manhattan

3. Vernon's Best

5th of 629/5/25Thistledown1207mCLM 3U5Becerra Fernando Salazar54kgFast1:14.1258.6 km/h3.0L4-6$4.4010$33,646$1,009

1. Why Kenny Why

2. Gray Tormentor

3. Colorful Lad

2nd of 819/5/25Thistledown1609mCLM 3U2Becerra Fernando Salazar54kgFast1:43.5056.0 km/h1.5L4-2$4.3039$33,646$6,729

1. My Hombre

2. Weekend Retreat

3. Sol Of Vaquero

39 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 710/4/25Mahoning Valley1207mALLOW 3U5Becerra Fernando Salazar56kgSP1:13.5659.1 km/h10.5L2-4$1143$59,756$2,988

1. Oh Lover Boy

2. Strike Plate

3. Be An Eddie

43 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 726/2/25Mahoning Valley1609mALLOW 3U7Becerra Fernando Salazar57kgM1:43.5755.9 km/h12.0L7-5$7.1015$60,236$603

1. Earl's Stormy Wind

2. Seeking Freedom

3. Fort Grande

2Jeffrey Skerrett
  • Hidden Heart (2) 6688516206
  • Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett()
  • Jockey: Ricardo Mejias
  • Weight: 54kg
  • Prize Money: $86,169
  • Win / Place: 5.26% / 36%

5 yo Dark Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: ANIMO DE VALEROSO (USA)

Dam: PRECOCIOUS (USA)

Dam's Sire: Exploit

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Rating

Stats
Career
19: 1-6-0
Distance
3: 0-2-0
Trk/Dst
1: 0-1-0
Track
11: 1-2-0
Season
12: 1-3-0
1st Up
1: 0-0-0
2nd Up
1: 0-0-0
3rd Up
1: 0-0-0
4th Up
1: 0-1-0
Dirt
19: 1-6-0
Anti-Clockwise
19: 1-6-0
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

1106m - 1609m

Comments
Most recently ran last in a small field at this track on August 27 over 1207m, 10 len behind Vernon's Best with 54kg at $7.10. Before that ran last of 10 at this track on August 7 over 1207m, 17 len behind Merger with 55kg at $34.70.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
6th of 627/8/25Thistledown1207mCLM 3U3Yan Aviles54kgGood1:14.2458.5 km/h10.8L4-6$7.1020$33,387$668

1. Vernon's Best

2. Run Pancita

3. Seeking Freedom

10th of 107/8/25Thistledown1207mCLM 3U4Yan Aviles55kgFast1:12.7659.7 km/h17.7L6-9$3521$35,795$357

1. Merger

2. Ghost Of Londyn

3. Mister Zazu

2nd of 717/7/25Thistledown1609mCLM 3U3Yan Aviles54kgFast1:42.9856.2 km/h5.0L1-2$1210$32,927$6,586

1. Guess Again

2. Hidden Heart

3. Weekend Retreat

6th of 77/7/25Thistledown1106mCLM 3U4Yan Aviles56kgFast1:07.0659.4 km/h9.3L2-4$1625$35,302$353

1. Gretchens Mane Man

2. Merger

3. Vernon's Best

1st of 612/6/25Thistledown1106mMDN CLM 3U1Yan Aviles56kgFast1:07.2759.2 km/h8.0L2-1$1417$32,626$19,576

1. Hidden Heart

2. Truth N Soul

3. Blue Blood Cowboy

5th of 526/5/25Thistledown1207mMDN CLM 3U2Alexander Chavez56kgFast1:14.2558.5 km/h26.3L4-5$5.0027$32,779$983

1. Mister Zazu

2. Turkodancer

3. Dude The Legend

3Rodney C Faulkner
  • Seeking Freedom (3) 2796684443
  • Trainer: Rodney C Faulkner()
  • Jockey: Roberto Perez
  • Weight: 54kg
  • Prize Money: $96,029
  • Win / Place: 4.17% / 25%

4 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: DA BIG HOSS (USA)

Dam: SEEKING A SUNRISE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Seeking A Home

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Rating

Stats
Career
24: 1-3-2
Distance
4: 0-1-1
Trk/Dst
2: 0-0-0
Track
9: 0-1-1
Season
13: 0-1-2
1st Up
2: 0-0-0
2nd Up
2: 0-0-0
3rd Up
2: 0-1-0
4th Up
2: 0-0-1
Dirt
24: 1-3-2
Anti-Clockwise
24: 1-3-2
Jockey Stats
Horse
3: 0-0-1
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

1106m - 1609m

Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at this track on August 27 over 1207m, 3 len behind Vernon's Best carrying 54kg at $4.90. Before that 4th in a small field at this track on August 18 over 1207m, 8 len behind Ghost Of Londyn carrying 54kg at $21.30.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
3rd of 627/8/25Thistledown1207mCLM 3U4R A Perez54kgGood1:14.2458.5 km/h3.3L2-4$4.909$33,387$3,339

1. Vernon's Best

2. Run Pancita

3. Seeking Freedom

4th of 618/8/25Thistledown1207mCLM 3U3Erik Barbaran54kgFast1:12.3360.1 km/h8.3L3-6$2111$35,795$1,789

1. Ghost Of Londyn

2. Strike Plate

3. After Sunrise

4th of 107/8/25Thistledown1207mCLM 3U5R A Perez54kgFast1:12.7659.7 km/h8.8L4-4$11321$35,795$1,432

1. Merger

2. Ghost Of Londyn

3. Mister Zazu

4th of 717/7/25Thistledown1609mCLM 3U2R A Perez54kgFast1:42.9856.2 km/h14.3L3-5$2459$32,927$1,646

1. Guess Again

2. Hidden Heart

3. Weekend Retreat

59 Day Freshen-Up
8th of 819/5/25Thistledown1609mCLM 3U5N Vigil54kgFast1:43.5056.0 km/h14.5L2-7$2619$33,646$336

1. My Hombre

2. Weekend Retreat

3. Sol Of Vaquero

6th of 630/4/25Thistledown1106mALLOW 3U2N Vigil54kgFast1:06.8459.6 km/h11.8L2-6$5920$63,479$1,270

1. His Royal Highness

2. Akimbo

3. Merger

4Jeffrey Skerrett
  • Agnello City (4) 36334556x4
  • Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett()
  • Jockey: German Terraza
  • Weight: 54kg
  • Prize Money: $66,109
  • Win / Place: 5.00% / 25%

5 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: CITY WEEKEND (USA)

Dam: HERE'S TO ROSE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Magna Graduate

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Rating

Stats
Career
20: 1-0-4
Distance
2: 0-0-0
Track
14: 0-0-4
Season
1: 0-0-0
1st Up
3: 0-0-1
2nd Up
2: 0-0-0
3rd Up
2: 0-0-1
4th Up
2: 0-0-1
Dirt
20: 1-0-4
Anti-Clockwise
20: 1-0-4
Jockey Stats
Horse
1: 0-0-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m

Comments
Second-up. First-up after a year 4th in a small field at this track on August 27 over 1207m, 5 len behind Vernon's Best carrying 54kg at $25. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at this track on May 21 2024 over 1106m, 4 len behind Orleans Storm with 54kg at $4.30.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
4th of 627/8/25Thistledown1207mCLM 3U5German Terraza54kgGood1:14.2458.5 km/h4.8L3-3$25335$33,387$1,669

1. Vernon's Best

2. Run Pancita

3. Seeking Freedom

335 Day Spell
6th of 926/9/24Thistledown1207mCLM 3U9H Rosario54kgGood1:13.4659.2 km/h12.0L2-6$8021$33,953$340

1. Jodhpur

2. Radio Silent

3. Bumpkin

5th of 65/9/24Thistledown1106mCLM 3U2H Rosario54kgFast1:07.0859.4 km/h6.6L6-5$5417$33,953$1,019

1. Drilin' For Gems

2. Big Time Flirt

3. Marquitos M

5th of 619/8/24Thistledown1207mCLM 3U4Becerra Fernando Salazar54kgFast1:12.8259.7 km/h9.0L4-4$1225$35,466$1,064

1. Gottomakeithappen

2. Drilin' For Gems

3. Big Time Flirt

4th of 525/7/24Thistledown1106mCLM 3U5Becerra Fernando Salazar54kgFast1:06.0860.3 km/h12.3L2-4$6.8024$34,719$1,736

1. Tahlequah Joe

2. My Hombre

3. Big Time Flirt

3rd of 61/7/24Thistledown1207mCLM 3U3Becerra Fernando Salazar54kgFast1:13.0059.5 km/h5.3L3-4$1820$34,719$3,472

1. Blake's Ryen

2. Drilin' For Gems

3. Agnello City

5Jason Dacosta
  • Blue Blood Cowboy (5) 8545432741
  • Trainer: Jason Dacosta()
  • Jockey: Fernando Salazar Becerra
  • Weight: 54kg
  • Prize Money: $61,555
  • Win / Place: 4.76% / 19%

3 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: ONE SIDED (USA)

Dam: COWBOY'S PRINCESS (USA)

Dam's Sire: Cowboy Cal

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Rating

Stats
Career
21: 1-1-2
Distance
4: 1-1-0
Trk/Dst
3: 1-1-0
Track
10: 1-1-1
Season
14: 1-1-2
1st Up
1: 0-0-0
2nd Up
1: 0-0-0
3rd Up
1: 0-0-0
4th Up
1: 0-0-0
Dirt
21: 1-1-2
Anti-Clockwise
21: 1-1-2
Jockey Stats
Horse
8: 1-1-1
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

1106m - 1609m

Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently won by 12 len at this track September 4 over 1609m defeating El Mexicano carrying 54kg at $1.20. The start before that settled back and ran on when 4th of 8 at this track on August 28 over 1609m, 6 len behind Lucky's Prize carrying 54kg at $62.30.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
1st of 54/9/25Thistledown1609mMDN CLM 3U5Becerra Fernando Salazar54kgSP1:44.6255.4 km/h12.3L4-1$1.20f7$32,078$19,888

1. Blue Blood Cowboy

2. El Mexicano

3. Wandalou's Pride

4th of 828/8/25Thistledown1609mMDN 3U6Becerra Fernando Salazar54kgFast1:43.3056.1 km/h6.0L7-4$6216$58,339$2,917

1. Lucky's Prize, Run Vinicius

2.

3. Turkodancer

7th of 1012/8/25Thistledown1207mMDN 3U4Becerra Fernando Salazar54kgFast1:12.5359.9 km/h19.8L10-9$6642$58,339$584

1. Music Jewel

2. El Faite

3. Lucky's Prize

42 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 51/7/25Thistledown1609mMDN CLM 3U2Becerra Fernando Salazar54kgFast1:43.8855.8 km/h2.8L3-2$4.7019$32,078$6,416

1. Aquavit

2. Blue Blood Cowboy

3. Turkodancer

3rd of 612/6/25Thistledown1106mMDN CLM 3U2Becerra Fernando Salazar54kgFast1:07.2759.2 km/h8.5L5-3$9.5017$32,626$3,262

1. Hidden Heart

2. Truth N Soul

3. Blue Blood Cowboy

4th of 526/5/25Thistledown1207mMDN CLM 3U3R A Perez54kgFast1:14.2558.5 km/h8.3L3-3$1112$32,779$1,639

1. Mister Zazu

2. Turkodancer

3. Dude The Legend

6J L Radosevich
  • Aquavit (6) 76x58p1695
  • Trainer: J L Radosevich()
  • Jockey: Luis Rivera
  • Weight: 52kg
  • Prize Money: $24,483
  • Win / Place: 11% / 11%

3 yo Dark Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: BIRDRUN (USA)

Dam: OAK BAY BEAUTY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Street Sense

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Rating

Stats
Career
9: 1-0-0
Distance
3: 1-0-0
Trk/Dst
3: 1-0-0
Track
9: 1-0-0
Season
7: 1-0-0
1st Up
2: 0-0-0
2nd Up
2: 0-0-0
3rd Up
1: 0-0-0
4th Up
1: 1-0-0
Dirt
9: 1-0-0
Anti-Clockwise
9: 1-0-0
Jockey Stats
Horse
2: 0-0-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1609m

Comments
Last start second last in a small field at this track on August 27 over 1207m, 9 len behind Vernon's Best carrying 53kg at $14.40. The race before that second last of 10 at this track on August 7 over 1207m, 15 len behind Merger with 53kg at $34. Nice effort last time.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
5th of 627/8/25Thistledown1207mCLM 3U6Luis Raul Rivera53kgGood1:14.2458.5 km/h9.3L1-5$1420$33,387$1,001

1. Vernon's Best

2. Run Pancita

3. Seeking Freedom

9th of 107/8/25Thistledown1207mCLM 3U6Erik Barbaran53kgFast1:12.7659.7 km/h16.0L7-8$3421$35,795$357

1. Merger

2. Ghost Of Londyn

3. Mister Zazu

6th of 717/7/25Thistledown1609mCLM 3U1Jose A Bracho54kgFast1:42.9856.2 km/h20.5L2-3$4.7016$32,927$330

1. Guess Again

2. Hidden Heart

3. Weekend Retreat

1st of 51/7/25Thistledown1609mMDN CLM 3U1Jose A Bracho54kgFast1:43.8855.8 km/h2.8L1-1$2.00f28$32,078$19,888

1. Aquavit

2. Blue Blood Cowboy

3. Turkodancer

- of 83/6/25Thistledown1609mMDN 3U7Jose A Bracho54kgFast1:44.1755.6 km/h99.0L7-8$1320$58,521$585

1. P J's Boy

2. Turkodancer

3. Bumper Sticker

8th of 914/5/25Thistledown1207mMDN 3U8Luis Raul Rivera54kgFast1:13.9258.8 km/h21.8L1-4$1515$58,796$588

1. Last Minute Mikey

2. River Bye

3. Remix From Phoenix

7Craig Sweeting
  • Silent Drill (7) 5261486
  • Trainer: Craig Sweeting()
  • Jockey: Luis Batista
  • Weight: 52kg
  • Prize Money: $42,510
  • Win / Place: 14% / 28%

3 yo Dark Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: DRILL (USA)

Dam: ZARLANZ (USA)

Dam's Sire: Harlan's Holiday

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Rating

Stats
Career
7: 1-1-0
Track
5: 0-1-0
Season
7: 1-1-0
1st Up
1: 0-0-0
2nd Up
1: 0-1-0
3rd Up
1: 0-0-0
4th Up
1: 1-0-0
Dirt
7: 1-1-0
Clockwise
1: 1-0-0
Anti-Clockwise
6: 0-1-0
Jockey Stats
Horse
3: 0-1-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

1106m - 1207m

Gear Changes

steel shoes first time, surgical shoes.

Comments
Most recently ran last in a small field at this track on August 18 over 1207m, 11 len behind Ghost Of Londyn with 54kg at $49.30. The start before that got back early 8th of 10 at this track on August 7 over 1207m, 15 len behind Merger carrying 54kg at $13.50.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
6th of 618/8/25Thistledown1207mCLM 3U2German Terraza54kgFast1:12.3360.1 km/h11.5L5-5$4911$35,795$716

1. Ghost Of Londyn

2. Strike Plate

3. After Sunrise

8th of 107/8/25Thistledown1207mCLM 3U2German Terraza54kgFast1:12.7659.7 km/h15.9L9-10$1443$35,795$357

1. Merger

2. Ghost Of Londyn

3. Mister Zazu

43 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 625/6/25Thistledown1207mALLOW 3U5German Terraza54kgFast1:11.7860.5 km/h14.8L2-3$2921$61,801$3,090

1. Ronnis Second Wind

2. Strike Plate

3. Professor Nick

1st of 54/6/25Belterra Park1106mMDN 3U2German Terraza55kgFast1:09.1057.6 km/h3.8L3-3$2.5021$39,705$24,616

1. Silent Drill

2. Catching My Wind

3. Canela Fina

6th of 914/5/25Thistledown1207mMDN 3U2L A Batista54kgFast1:14.4258.4 km/h5.0L4-7$8.8015$58,796$588

1. Red Chips

2. Flaring Song

3. Bumper Sticker

2nd of 829/4/25Thistledown1106mMDN 3U2L A Batista54kgFast1:08.0458.5 km/h2.8L6-3$1534$60,110$12,022

1. Jacobi

2. Silent Drill

3. Couple Beers Deep

34 Day Freshen-Up
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