Thistledown Race 3

Claiming

Stake: -

FAST TALKIN MAN (3) Made considerable ground when 3rd beaten by 1L last run at the track but up against a more competitive field. Been in the money regularly this preparation. Winning prospect. METAPHOR (6) Displayed good finishing speed when 2nd last start around here but testing ability against stronger contenders. One of the top hopes. BIG PRANKSTER (1) Got tired late when 4th last run at this venue and has drawn the rails. Has shown early pace in races to date. Stable is in form. Large claim helps. Worth strong consideration. I JUST DON'T NO (2) Didn't attack the line when 8th last time at this venue. Should improve and will try to take advantage of the draw. Racing against tougher rivals. Respect in this event.

Distance: 1106m
Track:
Weather: -
Surface: Dirt
Class: 3U, CLAIMING, CLM, TB

Big Prankster (1) X543334344
Trainer: Jeffrey A. Radosevich()
Jockey: Joshua J. Radosevich (a3.2)
Weight: 51kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 11% / 50%

5 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: Practical Joke

Dam: Big Thrill

Dam's Sire: Big Drama

Stats

Career

18: 2-2-5

Distance

4: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Track

6: 0-0-2

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-2

4th Up

1: 0-0-1

Turf

5: 1-1-0

Good

4: 0-1-1

Heavy

3: 1-0-1

Synthetic

2: 0-0-2

Dirt

13: 1-1-5

Firm

9: 1-1-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-0

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1106m - 1207m

Comments

Started $9.50 and outmuscled in the run home when 4th last run around here and will appreciate a good draw. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Should not be far away.

Expected Settling Position:

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 9	16/5/26	Thistledown	1106m	3U	3	Joshua J Radosevich	49.200000047683716kg	FAST		-	6.75L	2-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Vodka N Gingerale 2. Picaro 3. Saving Heart
4th of 6	29/4/26	Thistledown	1106m	Allowance 84	5	Luis Raul Rivera	54kg	MY		-	7L	2-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. We Need A Favor 2. Picaro 3. Carnival Rock
3rd of 4	1/4/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Claiming 77	3	Luis Raul Rivera	56kg	SY		-	9L	1-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Abundant Energy 2. Cupix 3. Big Prankster
4th of 5	9/3/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Claiming 77	1	Luis Raul Rivera	56kg	FT		-	10L	2-2	$2.00	-	$0	-	1. Blistering 2. Guardian Prince 3. Cupix
3rd of 5	20/12/25	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Allowance 78	1	Luis Raul Rivera	56kg	WET FAST		-	2L	1-1	$1.95	-	$0	-	1. Sprint Out Pass 2. El Muchacho Alegre 3. Big Prankster
3rd of 5	7/10/25	Thistledown	1207m	Allowance 83	4	Luis Raul Rivera	54kg	SY		-	4.8L	2-2	$2.35	-	$0	-	1. Konteekee 2. Vodka N Gingerale 3. Big Prankster

I Just Don't No (2) 23413421X8
Trainer: James R. Jackson()
Jockey: T. D. Houghton
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 16% / 58%

7 yo BBR Gelding

Sire: Mshawish

Dam: Sunshine Life

Dam's Sire: Daaher

Stats

Career

12: 2-3-2

Distance

2: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-1

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

2: 0-0-0

Good

2: 1-0-0

Heavy

1: 0-0-1

Dirt

10: 2-3-2

Firm

9: 1-3-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-0

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1106m

Comments

Was well beaten when 8th last time at this track. Should improve and has a positive alley. Challenged by more formidable competitors. One for the value hunters.

Expected Settling Position:

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
8th of 9	16/5/26	Thistledown	1106m	3U	2	T D Houghton	54kg	FAST		-	15.7L	7-7	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Vodka N Gingerale 2. Picaro 3. Saving Heart
1st of 5	27/9/25	Belterra Park	1207m	Claiming 67	2	Summer Pauly	51.200000047683716kg	FT		-	1.3L	5-2	$2.50	-	$0	-	1. I Just Don't No 2. Prinsipito 3. Wegotjacksback
2nd of 8	11/9/25	Belterra Park	1308m	Claiming 68	5	Summer Pauly	51.200000047683716kg	FT		-	2.5L	5-4	$3.40	-	$0	-	1. Tun Tavern 2. I Just Don't No 3. Cue Country Roads
4th of 7	22/8/25	Belterra Park	1609m	Claiming 83	6	Luis A Hernandez	56kg	FM		-	7.3L	2-2-3	$11	-	$0	-	1. Joe From Kiev 2. Turf Cat 3. Lyte Crude
3rd of 5	31/7/25	Belterra Park	1609m	3yo+	6	Christian P Pilares	56kg	HEAVY8		-	14.25L	3-2-2	$4.60	-	$0	-	1. Gucci Man 2. Only The Good 3. I Just Don't No
1st of 6	5/7/25	Belterra Park	1207m	3-6yo	6	Christian P Pilares	56.5kg	FAST		-	6.75L	3-2	$2.00	-	$0	-	1. I Just Don't No 2. Dancer's Shadow 3. Ima Chunky Monkey

Fast Talkin Man (3) 353X211673
Trainer: Jevon D. Crumley()
Jockey: Chelsey Keiser
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 18% / 54%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Instagrand

Dam: Fancy Diamond

Dam's Sire: Eastern Echo

Stats

Career

11: 2-1-3

Distance

6: 1-1-2

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-1

Track

3: 0-0-1

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

3rd Up

1: 1-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Good

3: 1-0-1

Heavy

4: 1-1-1

Dirt

11: 2-1-3

Firm

4: 0-0-1

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1106m - 1207m

Comments

Ran on when 3rd last run around here but challenged by a tougher grade. Displaying good ability since returning from a spell. Will be fighting out the finish.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 8	2/6/26	Thistledown	1106m	3U	2	Ricardo Feliciano	54kg	FAST		-	1.1L	7-7	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Go Collector 2. Daredevil Doug 3. Fast Talkin Man
7th of 8	16/5/26	Thistledown	1207m	3U	6	Ricardo Feliciano	55kg	FAST		-	14L	5-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Bozaano 2. Breeze The Bayou 3. Remember The Fear
6th of 6	29/4/26	Thistledown	1106m	Allowance 84	1	Angel I Diaz	54.5kg	MY		-	8.3L	5-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. We Need A Favor 2. Picaro 3. Carnival Rock
1st of 9	24/3/26	Mahoning Valley	1106m	Claiming 67	3	Angel I Diaz	57kg	GD		-	2L	1-1	$4.40	-	$0	-	1. Fast Talkin Man 2. Willie Wando 3. Bitofjustice
1st of 8	25/2/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	MDN Claiming	5	Angel I Diaz	57kg	MY		-	1.5L	1-1	$3.50	-	$0	-	1. Fast Talkin Man 2. Pivot To The Power 3. Runningonhighlevel
2nd of 5	10/2/26	Mahoning Valley	1106m	MDN Claiming	5	Angel I Diaz	57kg	MY		-	3L	3-3	$2.50	-	$0	-	1. Scaredy Catness 2. Fast Talkin Man 3. Union Swag

Admiral Nelson (4) 117445X659
Trainer: Raquel A. Castro()
Jockey: Jefferson Skerrett (a3.2)
Weight: 51kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 12% / 25%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Lord Nelson

Dam: Our Lesmis

Dam's Sire: Yes It's True

Stats

Career

16: 2-1-1

Distance

4: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Track

4: 0-0-0

1st Up

3: 0-1-1

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Good

4: 0-0-0

Heavy

2: 0-0-0

Synthetic

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

15: 2-1-1

Firm

9: 2-1-1

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1106m - 1207m

Comments

At $36.00 struggled with the pace when 9th last start here and up in class. Likely to be well placed early. The large claim from Jefferson Skerrett should help. Much prefer the look of others in this race.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
9th of 9	16/5/26	Thistledown	1106m	3U	6	Anthony Rodriguez	54kg	FAST		-	16.2L	3-6	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Vodka N Gingerale 2. Picaro 3. Saving Heart
5th of 6	29/4/26	Thistledown	1106m	Allowance 84	3	Fernando Salazar Becerra	54kg	MY		-	7.8L	1-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. We Need A Favor 2. Picaro 3. Carnival Rock
6th of 6	26/3/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Starter Opti	3	Anthony Rodriguez	56kg	FT		-	22.3L	2-4	$20	-	$0	-	1. Fivefive Six Champ 2. Saint Goar 3. Defending Albert
5th of 5	20/12/25	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Allowance 78	3	Fernando Salazar Becerra	56kg	WET FAST		-	13.5L	5-4	$15	-	$0	-	1. Sprint Out Pass 2. El Muchacho Alegre 3. Big Prankster
4th of 6	3/11/25	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Allowance 82	4	Fernando Salazar Becerra	55.5kg	FT		-	17L	1-1-1	$13	-	$0	-	1. Gut Instinct 2. Big Lucky 3. Sock It To Me
4th of 5	7/10/25	Thistledown	1207m	Allowance 83	1	Fernando Salazar Becerra	52kg	SY		-	4.9L	1-3	$10	-	$0	-	1. Konteekee 2. Vodka N Gingerale 3. Big Prankster

Remember The Fear (5) 26X6050835
Trainer: Saul M. Morales()
Jockey: Brandon Tapara
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 6.90% / 24%

5 yo BBR Gelding

Sire: Honor Code

Dam: Bahama Bound

Dam's Sire: Empire Maker

Stats

Career

29: 2-1-4

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Track

2: 0-0-1

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

4th Up

2: 0-0-0

Turf

2: 0-0-0

Good

4: 0-0-1

Heavy

2: 0-0-1

Synthetic

2: 1-0-0

Dirt

27: 2-1-4

Firm

21: 1-1-2

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1710m

Comments

Struggled when 5th last run at this track and will be dropping in distance. Finishes off strongly. Stepping up to a higher level. Facing a difficult task.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 5	27/5/26	Thistledown	1609m	Allowance 92	5	Carlos Martinez	51.200000047683716kg	FT		-	13.3L	5-5-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Capo Luca 2. Brick Ambush 3. Tatanka
3rd of 8	16/5/26	Thistledown	1207m	3U	2	Carlos Martinez	49.200000047683716kg	FAST		-	6L	8-8	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Bozaano 2. Breeze The Bayou 3. Remember The Fear
8th of 9	9/4/26	Oaklawn Park	1207m	Claiming 88	3	Amir Mendoza	50.200000047683716kg	FT		-	11.5L	8-9	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Come Out Fighting 2. Midnight Majesty 3. Cape Trafalgar
10th of 11	7/3/26	Oaklawn Park	1207m	Claiming 88	3	Javier Padron Barcenas	53.5kg	SY		-	11.9L	11-11	$61	-	$0	-	1. Steel Link 2. One Cool Dude 3. Midnight Majesty
5th of 7	20/2/26	Oaklawn Park	1207m	Claiming 88	6	Javier Padron Barcenas	53.5kg	FT		-	15.8L	6-6	$61	-	$0	-	1. Gee No Hollander 2. Cool Cowboy 3. Bavaria Road
10th of 10	6/2/26	Oaklawn Park	1710m	Claiming 88	8	Javier Padron Barcenas	53.5kg	FT		-	12.3L	8-8-9	$71	-	$0	-	1. Patch O'brien 2. Magic Grant 3. Face Value

Metaphor (6) 1172365762
Trainer: Anthony F. Rini()
Jockey: Ricardo Feliciano
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 18% / 45%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Into Mischief

Dam: Distracting

Dam's Sire: Distorted Humor

Stats

Career

11: 2-2-1

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

2: 0-1-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

3rd Up

1: 1-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Good

3: 0-0-0

Dirt

11: 2-2-1

Firm

8: 2-2-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 0-1-0

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1106m - 1408m

Comments

Finished well when 2nd last start around here but competing in a higher grade. Very capable of taking this out.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 6	25/5/26	Thistledown	1207m	Claiming 82	6	Ricardo Feliciano	54kg	FT		-	2.5L	3-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Bella Future 2. Metaphor 3. Frosty Paws
6th of 9	16/5/26	Thistledown	1106m	3U	9	Ricardo Feliciano	54kg	FAST		-	8.6L	8-8	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Vodka N Gingerale 2. Picaro 3. Saving Heart
7th of 10	15/4/26	Tampa Bay Downs	1207m	Claiming 79	1	Alonso Quinonez	56kg	FT		-	8.5L	7-9	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Redbird Nation 2. Federal Exchange 3. God With Us
5th of 10	8/3/26	Tampa Bay Downs	1207m	Claiming 78	9	Sonny Leon	53.5kg	GD		-	3.5L	6-7	$2.20	-	$0	-	1. Awesome Fantasy 2. Mr. Sweets 3. Federal Exchange
6th of 8	5/2/26	Tampa Bay Downs	1408m	Claiming 87	3	Cipriano Gil	54.5kg	GD		-	12.3L	5-8	$17	-	$0	-	1. Twelve Treasures 2. King Gerald 3. Sebastianthe First
3rd of 5	7/1/26	Tampa Bay Downs	1207m	Claiming 81	4	Cesar Gonzalez	47.299999952316284kg	FT		-	3.5L	1-3	$5.50	-	$0	-	1. Arrogancy 2. Alarik 3. Metaphor

Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked