Thistledown Race 7

Allowance

Stake: -

TEACHING MOMENT (3) Was much too speedy in front when winning by a margin of nearly 8L last time here and putting a tidy record together so far. This field suits. BISCUITS 'N GRAVY (1) Close to claiming the win last start at this venue and hard to fault at the distance. Should race on the speed. Drawn beautifully. Testing ability against stronger contenders. One of the major players. SKYTREE (6) Dominant winner by a margin of 5 1/4L last time at Belterra Park but racing against tougher rivals. Jockey Rocco Bowen and trainer Timothy E Hamm make an imposing pair. Suitably placed in this race. TOM'S AVATAR (4) Finished strongly when 3rd beaten by 5 3/4L last run at Belterra Park but facing stiffer opposition. Likely to be well placed early. Alexander Chavez rates highly. Can win this.

Distance: 1207m
Track:
Weather: -
Surface: Dirt
Class: 3U, 3yo+, ALLOWANCE, ALW, TB

Biscuits 'N Gravy (1) 7516X2413
Trainer: James R. Jackson()
Jockey: T. D. Houghton
Weight: 53kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 25% / 50%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: World Of Trouble

Dam: Broadway Annierose

Dam's Sire: Stalwart

Stats

Career

8: 2-1-1

Distance

5: 2-0-1

Trk/Dst

5: 2-0-1

Track

8: 2-1-1

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 1-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-1

Dirt

8: 2-1-1

Firm

8: 2-1-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

7: 2-1-1

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

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

Just short of the win last start around here and will be well suited at the trip. Should jump out and bowl along. Showing positive results this campaign. One that represents value at a decent price.

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	2/7/26	Thistledown	1207m	Allowance 70	6	T D Houghton	54kg	FT		-	0.2L	2-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Sadie's Ghost 2. Docs Legend 3. Biscuits 'n Gravy
1st of 7	6/6/26	Thistledown	1207m	Allowance 78	4	T D Houghton	52.5kg	FT		-	0.8L	1-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Biscuits 'n Gravy 2. Blazing Tony 3. No More Cents
4th of 7	11/5/26	Thistledown	1207m	Allowance 64	5	T D Houghton	52kg	FT		-	3.9L	3-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Leavetheninetynine 2. Little Shance 3. Secret Caller
2nd of 6	21/4/26	Thistledown	1106m	Allowance 66	1	T D Houghton	52kg	FT		-	0.5L	1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Machico Madeira 2. Biscuits 'n Gravy 3. Water Into Wine
6th of 6	18/9/25	Thistledown	1207m	Allowance 65	2	T D Houghton	54kg	FT		-	11.6L	3-6	$13	-	$0	-	1. Mark My Words 2. Water Into Wine 3. Gray Perfection
1st of 9	26/8/25	Thistledown	1207m	MDN Special	3	T D Houghton	53.5kg	FT		-	0.3L	1-1	$13	-	$0	-	1. Biscuits 'n Gravy 2. Moonlighter 3. Leavetheninetynine

Truth N Soul (2) 312146466X
Trainer: Jeffrey A. Radosevich()
Jockey: Luis Raul Rivera
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 10% / 45%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Indy Wind

Dam: Sayitright Kat

Dam's Sire: Surf Cat

Stats

Career

20: 2-5-2

Distance

8: 0-1-1

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Track

6: 0-2-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Good

1: 0-0-0

Heavy

4: 1-1-0

Dirt

20: 2-5-2

Firm

15: 1-4-2

Jockey Stats

Horse

3: 0-1-0

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

Back from a break. Jumped at $18.00 and underperformed when 6th last run at Mahoning Valley but can find a nice position from the draw. Up against tougher competition. Prefer others.

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
6th of 6	9/4/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Allowance 70	1	Joshua J Radosevich	51.700000047683716kg	FT		-	29.6L	6-6	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Glory Reigns 2. Plum Tuff 3. Professor Nick
6th of 6	25/3/26	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Allowance 70	4	Joshua J Radosevich	51.700000047683716kg	FT		-	24.8L	4-6-6	$11	-	$0	-	1. Judy's Comet 2. Cowgirlsluvme 3. Professor Nick
4th of 4	10/3/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Allowance 71	1	Jose A Bracho	56kg	FT		-	15L	4-4	$8.50	-	$0	-	1. Last Minute Mikey 2. Kick Start 3. Professor Nick
6th of 6	4/2/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Allowance 78	6	Jose A Bracho	56kg	MY		-	11.3L	6-6	$15	-	$0	-	1. Deterrent 2. Professor Nick 3. Judy's Comet
4th of 8	22/1/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Allowance 81	6	Jose A Bracho	56kg	MY		-	4.6L	5-6	$15	-	$0	-	1. This Time 2. Judy's Comet 3. Deterrent
1st of 8	20/12/25	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Allowance 50	2	Joshua J Radosevich	51.200000047683716kg	WET FAST		-	2.5L	1-1-1	$3.50	-	$0	-	1. Truth N Soul 2. Lucky's Prize 3. Mobil Mission

Teaching Moment (3) 151
Trainer: David Wolochuk()
Jockey: Chelsey Keiser
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 66% / 66%

Jockey / Horse Combo

Track / Distance Specialist

Dominant Win Last Start

3 yo BBR Gelding

Sire: Mo Town

Dam: Jossy Do It

Dam's Sire: Proud Accolade

Stats

Career

3: 2-0-0

Distance

3: 2-0-0

Trk/Dst

3: 2-0-0

Track

3: 2-0-0

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 1-0-0

Good

1: 1-0-0

Heavy

1: 1-0-0

Dirt

3: 2-0-0

Firm

1: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

3: 2-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m

Comments

Controlled the speed when winning by just short of 8L last time around here and showing consistent performance in races. Should be going forward early. Can win.

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 6	6/7/26	Thistledown	1207m	Allowance 64	3	Chelsey Keiser	53kg	MY		-	7.5L	1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Teaching Moment 2. Lowells Gift 3. Valiant Strike
5th of 7	6/6/26	Thistledown	1207m	Allowance 78	5	Chelsey Keiser	54kg	FT		-	6.3L	7-4	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Biscuits 'n Gravy 2. Blazing Tony 3. No More Cents
1st of 8	16/5/26	Thistledown	1207m	3U	7	Chelsey Keiser	54kg	FAST		-	6.5L	3-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Teaching Moment 2. Rockaway Tiger 3. Bukele

Tom's Avatar (4) 22551X8143
Trainer: Timothy E. Hamm()
Jockey: Alexander Chavez
Weight: 53kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 20% / 60%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Tom's D'Etat

Dam: Valley Of Mo'Ara

Dam's Sire: Overanalyze

Stats

Career

10: 2-3-1

Distance

3: 1-0-1

Track

3: 0-2-0

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-1

Turf

1: 0-1-0

Synthetic

1: 0-1-0

Dirt

9: 2-2-1

Firm

9: 2-2-1

Jockey Stats

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 - 1308m

Comments

Was amongst the placegetters when 3rd last run at Belterra Park but facing a stronger class. Displays good tactical speed. Alexander Chavez is a strong choice aboard. Solid prospects.

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 4	19/7/26	Belterra Park	1207m	Allowance 74	1	Laureano Sosa	54kg	FT		-	5.8L	4-4	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Gone Wild 2. Runaway Power 3. Tom's Avatar
4th of 5	25/6/26	Belterra Park	1207m	Allowance 73	3	Yarmarie L Correa	55kg	FT		-	11.5L	5-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Mr. Redlegs 2. My Trooper 3. Bumpkin
1st of 5	13/6/26	Belterra Park	1308m	Allowance 61	2	Yarmarie L Correa	54kg	FT		-	0.1L	4-4	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Tom's Avatar 2. Tap The Card Jack 3. Skytree
8th of 8	28/5/26	Thistledown	1106m	Allowance 64	7	Rocco Bowen	54kg	FT		-	L	7-7	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Strategic Profile 2. Quick Ship 3. Estoico
1st of 9	24/11/25	Mahoning Valley	1207m	MDN Special	7	Rocco Bowen	55.5kg	FT		-	0.3L	3-3	$4.20	-	$0	-	1. Tom's Avatar 2. Wisley 3. Leavetheninetynine
5th of 11	25/10/25	Mahoning Valley	1710m	Stakes 70	5	Joe Stokes	55.5kg	FT		-	23.8L	3-2-3	$41	-	$0	-	1. Crown The Buckeye 2. Water Into Wine 3. Global Event

Mor Stormy (5) 336283217X
Trainer: Robert C. Cline()
Jockey: Jose A. Bracho
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 11% / 55%

4 yo BBR Gelding

Sire: Mor Spirit

Dam: Stormy Justice

Dam's Sire: Regal Ransom

Stats

Career

18: 2-4-4

Distance

14: 2-3-4

Trk/Dst

9: 1-2-3

Track

11: 1-2-3

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-1

Good

4: 1-2-0

Heavy

3: 0-1-0

Synthetic

2: 0-1-0

Dirt

18: 2-4-4

Firm

9: 1-0-4

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 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%

Comments

First up after a break of 27 weeks. Jumped at $6.00 and didn't attack the line when 7th last run at Mahoning Valley and competing in a more challenging class. Betting is the best guide.

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
7th of 8	22/1/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Allowance 81	8	Fernando Salazar Becerra	57kg	MY		-	8.1L	3-2	$5.00	-	$0	-	1. This Time 2. Judy's Comet 3. Deterrent
1st of 5	2/1/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Allowance 59	3	Fernando Salazar Becerra	56kg	GD		-	6.8L	2-1	$2.88	-	$0	-	1. Mor Stormy 2. He's My Boy 3. My Valentino
2nd of 6	13/11/25	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Allowance 75	3	Victor R Fernandez	55.5kg	MY		-	7.8L	1-1-2	$5.00	-	$0	-	1. Bigpiclittlepic 2. Mor Stormy 3. Duo
3rd of 7	27/10/25	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Allowance 69	7	Victor R Fernandez	55kg	FT		-	7.9L	3-4	$6.50	-	$0	-	1. Afloat 2. Bigpiclittlepic 3. Mor Stormy
8th of 8	6/10/25	Thistledown	1207m	Allowance 75	7	Victor R Fernandez	54kg	FT		-	L	8-8	$7.50	-	$0	-	1. A Van On The Run 2. Sgt York 3. Bigpiclittlepic
2nd of 6	15/9/25	Thistledown	1207m	3U	5	Victor R Fernandez	52kg	FAST		-	4.25L	4-5	$5.50	-	$0	-	1. Kick Start 2. Mor Stormy 3. Sgt York

Skytree (6) 464541X351
Trainer: Timothy E. Hamm()
Jockey: Rocco Bowen
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 22% / 33%

Jockey / Horse Combo

Distance Specialist

Dominant Win Last Start

3 yo BBR Gelding

Sire: Yoshida

Dam: Callisto

Dam's Sire: Malibu Moon

Stats

Career

9: 2-0-1

Distance

3: 2-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

5: 0-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 1-0-0

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Good

1: 0-0-0

Heavy

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

8: 2-0-1

Firm

7: 2-0-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

4: 2-0-0

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 - 1710m

Comments

Shot away to win by a margin of 5 1/4L last time at Belterra Park but competing in a higher grade. In the mix against these.

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
1st of 2	18/7/26	Belterra Park	1207m	Allowance 76	2	Rocco Bowen	54kg	FT		-	5.3L	2-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Skytree 2. Dinner At Eight 3.
5th of 7	5/7/26	Belterra Park	1710m	Allowance 61	1	Laureano Sosa	53kg	FM		-	7L	6-5-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. No More Cents 2. Lightning Speed 3. Bowling Heights
3rd of 5	13/6/26	Belterra Park	1308m	Allowance 61	5	Laureano Sosa	54kg	FT		-	1.1L	3-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Tom's Avatar 2. Tap The Card Jack 3. Skytree
1st of 12	23/10/25	Mahoning Valley	1207m	MDN Special	10	Rocco Bowen	55.5kg	FT		-	2L	6-4	$8.50	-	$0	-	1. Skytree 2. Unbridled O'brien 3. Mr. Riffle
4th of 9	24/9/25	Thistledown	1106m	MDN Special	3	Rocco Bowen	54kg	MY		-	8.1L	8-8	$10	-	$0	-	1. Estoico 2. Moonlighter 3. Poncho Jac
5th of 9	26/8/25	Thistledown	1207m	MDN Special	5	Rocco Bowen	54kg	FT		-	5.8L	6-7	$8.00	-	$0	-	1. Biscuits 'n Gravy 2. Moonlighter 3. Leavetheninetynine

Runaway Power (7) 22113324X2
Trainer: Robert C. Cline()
Jockey: Fernando Salazar Becerra
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 14% / 78%

4 yo BBR Gelding

Sire: Higher Power

Dam: Runaway's Vision

Dam's Sire: Pollard's Vision

Stats

Career

14: 2-5-4

Distance

10: 1-4-3

Trk/Dst

6: 1-3-1

Track

8: 2-3-2

1st Up

3: 0-1-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-1-0

Good

2: 1-0-0

Heavy

2: 0-0-1

Synthetic

1: 0-0-1

Dirt

14: 2-5-4

Firm

9: 1-5-2

Jockey Stats

Horse

9: 2-4-2

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

Flashed home late into 2nd beaten by 4 1/4L last time at Belterra Park but challenged by more formidable competitors. Fernando Salazar Becerra rates highly aboard. Has a credible chance.

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
2nd of 4	19/7/26	Belterra Park	1207m	Allowance 74	3	Santiago Gonzalez	56kg	FT		-	4.3L	3-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Gone Wild 2. Runaway Power 3. Tom's Avatar
4th of 7	3/12/25	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Allowance 75	3	Fernando Salazar Becerra	56kg	MY		-	10.5L	7-5-4	$8.50	-	$0	-	1. Ovid 2. Bigpiclittlepic 3. Heza Pistol
2nd of 6	3/11/25	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Allowance 69	3	Fernando Salazar Becerra	55.5kg	FT		-	2.3L	3-3-3	$3.10	-	$0	-	1. Finally Friday 2. Runaway Power 3. Swayback Mobil
3rd of 8	20/10/25	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Allowance 67	4	Fernando Salazar Becerra	55kg	MY		-	8.8L	4-3	$8.50	-	$0	-	1. Fourdatesforhoco 2. Kick Start 3. Runaway Power
3rd of 5	12/9/25	Thistledown	1207m	Allowance 69	2	Fernando Salazar Becerra	54kg	FT		-	3.5L	4-4	$5.50	-	$0	-	1. Rollin My Way 2. Spectacular D'oro 3. Runaway Power
1st of 6	28/8/25	Thistledown	1609m	3U	2	Fernando Salazar Becerra	52kg	FAST		-	0.25L	2-2-2	$3.60	-	$0	-	1. Runaway Power 2. A Van On The Run 3. Bigpiclittlepic

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