Thistledown Race 8

Claiming

Stake: -

ILIKETHAT (1) Ran a solid race on the speed before weakening to finish 3rd beaten by 4 1/4L last start here and strong form at this trip. Should be right in the finish. NAMBITI (2) Not competitive when 4th last start at the track but has a good draw. Expected to be flashing home. Competing in a higher grade. Not out of this. AINT NO BANDLEADER (4) Faded away to finish 4th last time at this venue. Looking past the last run but testing ability against stronger contenders. Solid place bet prospects. HITE (3) Finished strongly when 3rd beaten by 4 1/4L last time around here but dropping back to a shorter trip. Going well this preparation but up against tougher opponents. Include in chances.

Distance: 1207m
Track:
Weather: -
Surface: Dirt
Class: 3U, CLAIMING, CLM, TB

Ilikethat (1) 11X9723123
Trainer: Nestor R. Rivera()
Jockey: Alexander Chavez
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 46% / 80%

Track / Distance Specialist

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Indy Wind

Dam: Sweet Margi

Dam's Sire: Margie's Wildcat

Stats

Career

15: 7-3-2

Distance

14: 7-2-2

Trk/Dst

4: 3-0-1

Track

5: 3-1-1

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-1

Good

3: 1-1-0

Heavy

4: 1-0-1

Synthetic

1: 1-0-0

Dirt

15: 7-3-2

Firm

7: 4-2-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 0-1-1

Trainer

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1106m - 1207m

Comments

Set a strong tempo before fading to place 3rd beaten by 4 1/4L last start here and solid performer at this trip in the past. Expecting to settle positively. Expect support.

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
3rd of 6	13/5/26	Thistledown	1207m	Claiming 74	3	Alexander Chavez	55kg	FT		-	4.3L	1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Hite 2. Ollie's Folly 3. Ilikethat
2nd of 6	27/4/26	Thistledown	1106m	Claiming 71	2	Alexander Chavez	56kg	FT		-	1L	1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Ollie's Folly 2. Ilikethat 3. Hite
1st of 6	10/4/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Claiming 73	2	Luis A Rodriguez Castro	56kg	FT		-	0.5L	1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Ilikethat 2. Ironclad Alibi 3. Sweet Lemon Drop
3rd of 7	27/3/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Claiming 68	2	Rocco Bowen	56kg	MY		-	2.8L	4-4	$2.20	-	$0	-	1. Ollie's Folly 2. Nambiti 3. Ilikethat
2nd of 7	13/3/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Claiming 71	6	Rocco Bowen	56kg	GD		-	0.8L	4-2	$6.50	-	$0	-	1. Authentic Cowtown 2. Ilikethat 3. Sweet Lemon Drop
7th of 8	19/2/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Claiming 67	4	Rocco Bowen	56kg	MY		-	13.5L	1-1	$3.50	-	$0	-	1. Authentic Cowtown 2. Ollie's Folly 3. Sweet Lemon Drop

Nambiti (2) 23632X2154
Trainer: Richard Zielinski()
Jockey: Rocco Bowen
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 18% / 43%

9 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: Kettle Corn

Dam: Colorful Image

Dam's Sire: Ready's Image

Stats

Career

74: 14-7-11

Distance

41: 7-3-7

Trk/Dst

15: 4-1-4

Track

30: 9-3-8

1st Up

7: 1-1-1

2nd Up

6: 1-1-0

3rd Up

5: 2-0-1

4th Up

4: 1-0-0

Good

8: 3-0-2

Heavy

8: 0-1-0

Synthetic

6: 2-1-1

Dirt

72: 14-7-11

Firm

51: 9-5-8

Jockey Stats

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1106m - 1207m

Comments

Started at $5.50 and struggled when 4th last start around here but has a positive draw. Has very good closing speed. Racing in stronger company. Keen watch.

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
4th of 4	27/5/26	Thistledown	1106m	Claiming 69	4	Jose A Bracho	55kg	FT		-	11L	4-4	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Pecks Not Bad 2. Worthy Opponent 3. The Pink Z
5th of 6	13/5/26	Thistledown	1207m	Claiming 74	6	Victor R Fernandez	55kg	FT		-	12.5L	4-4	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Hite 2. Ollie's Folly 3. Ilikethat
1st of 7	3/4/26	Mahoning Valley	1106m	Claiming 62	4	Angel I Diaz	57kg	GD		-	0.5L	5-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Nambiti 2. Weekend Buzz 3. Gottomakeithappen
2nd of 7	27/3/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Claiming 68	1	Angel I Diaz	56kg	MY		-	1.8L	5-5	$7.00	-	$0	-	1. Ollie's Folly 2. Nambiti 3. Ilikethat
2nd of 5	7/10/25	Thistledown	1106m	Claiming 67	4	Angel I Diaz	54kg	SY		-	4.3L	3-3	$3.75	-	$0	-	1. Social History 2. Nambiti 3. Weekend Buzz
3rd of 6	16/9/25	Thistledown	1207m	Claiming 69	5	Angel I Diaz	54kg	FT		-	4L	2-3	$6.50	-	$0	-	1. Social History 2. Matthew's Patriot 3. Nambiti

Hite (3) 1367156313
Trainer: Ivan Vazquez()
Jockey: Fernando Salazar Becerra
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 18% / 36%

7 yo Bay Horse

Sire: Indian Express

Dam: Circle Can Run

Dam's Sire: Kentucky Dane

Stats

Career

50: 9-3-6

Distance

23: 5-2-3

Trk/Dst

13: 4-2-2

Track

27: 6-3-5

1st Up

6: 1-1-0

2nd Up

4: 1-0-1

3rd Up

4: 1-0-0

4th Up

4: 0-0-0

Good

9: 4-0-0

Heavy

5: 0-1-1

Synthetic

5: 1-0-0

Dirt

50: 9-3-6

Firm

31: 4-2-5

Jockey Stats

Horse

14: 4-2-3

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1106m - 1609m

Comments

Made considerable ground when 3rd beaten by 4 1/4L last time here but down in distance. Running with confidence since coming back from a spell. Looks a nice proposition.

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
3rd of 5	28/5/26	Thistledown	1609m	Starter Opti	1	Fernando Salazar Becerra	54kg	FT		-	4.3L	4-4-4	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Ironclad Alibi 2. Mr Loooch 3. Hite
1st of 6	13/5/26	Thistledown	1207m	Claiming 74	2	Fernando Salazar Becerra	54kg	FT		-	0.8L	5-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Hite 2. Ollie's Folly 3. Ilikethat
3rd of 6	27/4/26	Thistledown	1106m	Claiming 71	4	Fernando Salazar Becerra	54kg	FT		-	5L	5-6	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Ollie's Folly 2. Ilikethat 3. Hite
6th of 6	10/4/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Claiming 73	4	Fernando Salazar Becerra	56kg	FT		-	22L	3-6	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Ilikethat 2. Ironclad Alibi 3. Sweet Lemon Drop
5th of 7	5/2/26	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Claiming 75	2	Fernando Salazar Becerra	56kg	MY		-	8.3L	4-5-5	$5.00	-	$0	-	1. Carson N Spence 2. Oaks Honey 3. Raven Moon
1st of 7	6/1/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Claiming 67	3	Fernando Salazar Becerra	56kg	SY		-	1.3L	3-3	$9.00	-	$0	-	1. Hite 2. Matthew's Patriot 3. Sweet Lemon Drop

Aint No Bandleader (4) 4642414164
Trainer: Marco Ibarra()
Jockey: Erik Barbaran
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 16% / 44%

6 yo BBR Gelding

Sire: Global Power

Dam: Moonshine Promise

Dam's Sire: Will He Shine

Stats

Career

36: 6-8-2

Distance

31: 6-7-0

Trk/Dst

6: 1-1-0

Track

9: 1-2-1

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Good

5: 3-1-0

Heavy

8: 1-1-0

Dirt

36: 6-8-2

Firm

23: 2-6-2

Jockey Stats

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m

Comments

Started $6.00 and was well beaten when 4th last time here. Looking past the last run but competing at a higher level of competition. Stands out as good value.

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 6	13/5/26	Thistledown	1207m	Claiming 74	4	Rocco Bowen	54kg	FT		-	8.3L	3-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Hite 2. Ollie's Folly 3. Ilikethat
6th of 8	23/3/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Claiming 82	1	Brandon Leonardo Tapara	56kg	MY		-	5.3L	7-8	$11	-	$0	-	1. Dark Vader 2. Gunner Gabriel 3. Spirit Of Akron
1st of 9	15/1/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Claiming 78	7	Brandon Leonardo Tapara	56kg	GD		-	0.3L	6-4	$7.50	-	$0	-	1. Aint No Bandleader 2. Spirit Of Akron 3. Authentic Cowtown
4th of 5	3/12/25	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Starter Allo	2	Rocco Bowen	57kg	MY		-	6.3L	2-4	$6.50	-	$0	-	1. Coastland 2. Corner Office 3. Hidden Ransom
1st of 6	7/11/25	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Claiming 76	5	Rocco Bowen	57kg	MY		-	2.5L	2-1	$13	-	$0	-	1. Aint No Bandleader 2. Mr Loooch 3. Gone In A Flash
4th of 7	22/9/25	Thistledown	1207m	Claiming 64	7	Victor R Fernandez	54kg	MY		-	4L	3-4	$7.00	-	$0	-	1. Thedayofthegrey 2. Authentic Cowtown 3. John Fitzgerald

Into Gold (5) 1154755481
Trainer: Joseph P. Mahan()
Jockey: T. D. Houghton
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 14% / 56%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Goldencents

Dam: Ebby

Dam's Sire: Mercer Mill

Stats

Career

55: 8-15-8

Distance

35: 7-10-5

Trk/Dst

21: 4-6-4

Track

30: 5-9-5

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-1-1

4th Up

2: 0-1-1

Good

7: 0-2-2

Heavy

11: 1-1-1

Synthetic

5: 1-1-0

Dirt

55: 8-15-8

Firm

30: 6-11-5

Jockey Stats

Horse

9: 1-2-1

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1006m - 1674m

Comments

Was much too speedy in front to win by a margin of a nose last run at the track but up against a more competitive field. Form will be tested here.

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
1st of 8	18/5/26	Thistledown	1207m	Claiming 64	7	T D Houghton	56kg	FT		-	0.1L	1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Into Gold 2. Gapper 3. Social History
8th of 8	29/4/26	Thistledown	1207m	Claiming 79	3	T D Houghton	54kg	MY		-	13.6L	3-6	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Elliot The Dragon 2. Ironclad Alibi 3. Party Pooper
4th of 7	3/4/26	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Claiming 71	2	T D Houghton	56kg	GD		-	6.5L	1-3-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Indian Fever 2. Watchoutforweaver 3. Goldstriker
5th of 6	4/3/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Claiming 75	5	Luis A Rodriguez Castro	56kg	MY		-	11.3L	5-5	$10	-	$0	-	1. Party Pooper 2. Condemnation 3. Matthew's Patriot
5th of 6	5/2/26	Mahoning Valley	1006m	Claiming 74	1	Edgar Paucar	56kg	MY		-	6.8L	5-5	$6.50	-	$0	-	1. Thedayofthegrey 2. Elliot The Dragon 3. Lust For Life
7th of 9	15/1/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Claiming 78	5	Luis A Rodriguez Castro	56kg	GD		-	12.3L	8-8	$8.50	-	$0	-	1. Aint No Bandleader 2. Spirit Of Akron 3. Authentic Cowtown

Paint The Town (6) 3248481565
Trainer: Ricardo Bailey()
Jockey: Jason Simpson
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 8.11% / 45%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Paynter

Dam: Way To Fly

Dam's Sire: Bowman's Band

Stats

Career

37: 3-6-8

Distance

25: 3-4-6

Trk/Dst

9: 2-1-3

Track

13: 2-1-3

1st Up

4: 1-1-2

2nd Up

3: 0-1-0

3rd Up

3: 1-0-0

4th Up

2: 0-2-0

Turf

1: 0-0-1

Good

3: 0-0-1

Heavy

12: 2-2-2

Synthetic

3: 0-0-1

Dirt

36: 3-6-7

Firm

19: 1-4-4

Jockey Stats

Horse

8: 1-1-0

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

1207m - 1609m

Comments

Jumped at $9.50 and looked outclassed when 5th last time at this venue and facing formidable rivals. Can go through the gears. Dropping in distance. Others are better.

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
5th of 7	27/5/26	Thistledown	1609m	Claiming 74	7	Jason Simpson	54kg	FT		-	8.6L	3-3-4	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Indian Fever 2. Dark Vader 3. Oaks Honey
6th of 6	13/5/26	Thistledown	1609m	Claiming 74	4	Jason Simpson	54kg	FT		-	12.5L	3-3-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Relish The Ride 2. Wetzel 3. Carson N Spence
5th of 5	22/4/26	Thistledown	1609m	Claiming 74	2	Jason Simpson	54kg	FT		-	19.8L	5-3-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Wetzel 2. Oaks Honey 3. Relish The Ride
1st of 6	2/4/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	3U	1	Jason Simpson	56kg	HEAVY		-	2L	3-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Paint The Town 2. Mails Here 3. Man's Choice
8th of 8	10/3/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Claiming 68	1	Jason Simpson	56kg	FT		-	5L	6-7	$4.50	-	$0	-	1. A Van On The Run 2. Knock Wood 3. Mails Here
4th of 6	20/2/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Starter Allo	1	T D Houghton	56kg	MY		-	6L	6-6	$16	-	$0	-	1. Coastland 2. Red Head Kid 3. Roll On Big O

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