Thistledown Race 5

Claiming

Stake: -

BRIEF ENCOUNTER (2) Faded away to finish 7th last start here. Should bounce back and drawn nicely. Very competitive this preparation but facing a stronger class. Humberto Haldar is a plus. Has the ability to figure. VAL'S TWINSTAR (3) Made considerable ground when 2nd last start at this track but up against a more competitive field. Exhibiting good form this campaign. Has the ability to take this out. DRILL BLITZ (1) Picked up late ground when 2nd beaten by 3/4L last time at this venue and gets a favourable barrier. Should get going late. Looking sharp on the track this campaign. Looks promising in this race. MOON EVENT (6) Was much too speedy in front to win by a margin of a head last run at Belterra Park but competing in a higher grade. Shows good early pace. Solid place bet prospects.

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

Drill Blitz (1) 3127X33522
Trainer: Gary L. Johnson()
Jockey: Jefferson Skerrett (a3.2)
Weight: 51kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 14% / 61%

4 yo Bay Filly

Sire: Drill

Dam: Gold Ink

Dam's Sire: Invisible Ink

Stats

Career

21: 3-4-6

Distance

5: 1-1-2

Trk/Dst

4: 1-0-2

Track

12: 2-3-5

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Good

3: 1-0-2

Heavy

4: 1-0-0

Synthetic

2: 0-1-0

Dirt

21: 3-4-6

Firm

12: 1-3-4

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 0-2-0

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

Did well to run 2nd beaten by 3/4L last time at the track and has the ideal alley. Will be hitting the line strongly. Up against stronger competition. Solid claims.

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
2nd of 6	20/7/26	Thistledown	1207m	Allowance 51	6	Jefferson Skerrett	47.799999952316284kg	FT		-	0.8L	5-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Elopedatthederby 2. Drill Blitz 3. Mandalay Sky
2nd of 8	1/7/26	Thistledown	1207m	Allowance 59	8	Jefferson Skerrett	47.799999952316284kg	FT		-	4L	5-4	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Commissioner D 2. Drill Blitz 3. Fortheloveofbonnie
5th of 5	19/5/26	Thistledown	1207m	Claiming 52	2	Joshua J Radosevich	49.200000047683716kg	FT		-	8.8L	2-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Brief Encounter 2. State Of Grace 3. Shes A Storm
3rd of 7	20/4/26	Thistledown	1106m	Allowance 55	2	Joshua J Radosevich	49.200000047683716kg	FT		-	3.6L	4-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Midnight Driven 2. Kerkyra 3. Drill Blitz
3rd of 5	7/4/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Claiming 55	5	Joshua J Radosevich	51.700000047683716kg	GD		-	1.8L	5-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Credit Check 2. Cousin Minnie 3. Drill Blitz
7th of 12	27/10/25	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Claiming 60	8	Erik Barbaran	55kg	FT		-	9.1L	10-9	$13	-	$0	-	1. Kozy Night 2. Mandolin Breeze 3. Angel I'm Not

Brief Encounter (2) 72425X1127
Trainer: James R. Jackson()
Jockey: Humberto Haldar (a3.2)
Weight: 51kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 19% / 47%

5 yo Chestnut Mare

Sire: National Flag

Dam: Grand Mere

Dam's Sire: Bob And John

Stats

Career

21: 4-5-1

Distance

4: 1-1-0

Trk/Dst

2: 1-0-0

Track

11: 3-2-0

1st Up

4: 3-0-0

2nd Up

3: 1-0-1

3rd Up

2: 0-1-0

4th Up

2: 0-1-0

Turf

3: 0-1-0

Good

3: 0-0-0

Heavy

2: 0-0-1

Synthetic

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

18: 4-4-1

Firm

15: 4-5-0

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

Was $5.00 and lost ground in the run home when 7th last start at this track. Should bounce back and has a good draw. Humberto Haldar is a key booking. Strong claims.

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	22/6/26	Thistledown	1106m	Claiming 60	5	Deshawn L Parker	55kg	SY		-	15.1L	4-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Kiss Valentina 2. Val's Twinstar 3. Come On Arlene
2nd of 9	1/6/26	Thistledown	1207m	Claiming 62	3	Luis Raul Rivera	56kg	FT		-	0.3L	4-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Amy's Star 2. Brief Encounter 3. Val's Twinstar
1st of 5	19/5/26	Thistledown	1207m	Claiming 52	1	Rocco Bowen	56kg	FT		-	4.8L	1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Brief Encounter 2. State Of Grace 3. Shes A Storm
1st of 7	5/5/26	Thistledown	1106m	Claiming 48	2	Rocco Bowen	54kg	FT		-	0.5L	2-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Brief Encounter 2. Siofra 3. Devoutly
5th of 7	10/10/25	Thistledown	1207m	Claiming 56	6	Laureano Sosa	54kg	FT		-	5L	2-2	$5.50	-	$0	-	1. Hot Princess 2. Biondettisnitemare 3. Vertisalute
2nd of 5	13/9/25	Belterra Park	1207m	Allowance 60	1	Laureano Sosa	56kg	FT		-	1.3L	3-1	$3.80	-	$0	-	1. Be Kozy 2. Brief Encounter 3. Midnight Goddess

Val's Twinstar (3) 1366X93322
Trainer: Valerie K. Shanyfelt()
Jockey: Luis Antonio Gonzalez
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 16% / 66%

5 yo Grey Mare

Sire: Twinspired

Dam: Fabled Star

Dam's Sire: Offlee Wild

Stats

Career

18: 3-5-4

Distance

3: 0-2-1

Trk/Dst

3: 0-2-1

Track

15: 2-5-4

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-2

3rd Up

2: 0-0-1

4th Up

1: 0-1-0

Good

2: 0-0-1

Synthetic

2: 0-2-0

Dirt

18: 3-5-4

Firm

14: 3-3-3

Jockey Stats

Horse

18: 3-5-4

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

Showed a good turn of foot when 2nd last start at this track but matched against tougher rivals. Performing impressively since returning from a spell. Can take this out.

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 6	14/7/26	Thistledown	1207m	Claiming 60	2	Luis Antonio Gonzalez	54kg	FT		-	3.8L	5-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Lil Bit 2. Val's Twinstar 3. Angel I'm Not
2nd of 8	22/6/26	Thistledown	1106m	Claiming 60	2	Luis Antonio Gonzalez	54kg	SY		-	3.3L	2-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Kiss Valentina 2. Val's Twinstar 3. Come On Arlene
3rd of 9	1/6/26	Thistledown	1207m	Claiming 62	4	Luis Antonio Gonzalez	54kg	FT		-	0.4L	3-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Amy's Star 2. Brief Encounter 3. Val's Twinstar
3rd of 8	12/5/26	Thistledown	1106m	Claiming 62	5	Luis Antonio Gonzalez	54kg	FT		-	3.8L	1-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Commissioner D 2. Go Girl 3. Val's Twinstar
9th of 10	21/4/26	Thistledown	1207m	Claiming 64	10	Luis Antonio Gonzalez	54kg	FT		-	8.7L	3-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Queenofthebuckeye 2. Kat Trax 3. Tierney
6th of 12	27/10/25	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Claiming 60	7	Luis Antonio Gonzalez	56kg	FT		-	8.6L	2-2	$16	-	$0	-	1. Kozy Night 2. Mandolin Breeze 3. Angel I'm Not

Driven For Success (4) 41215X2545
Trainer: Jeffrey A. Radosevich()
Jockey: Luis Raul Rivera
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 20% / 62%

6 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Cowtown Cat

Dam: Kimchi

Dam's Sire: Langfuhr

Stats

Career

29: 6-10-2

Distance

6: 2-2-0

Trk/Dst

6: 2-2-0

Track

24: 5-10-2

1st Up

5: 0-3-1

2nd Up

4: 1-1-0

3rd Up

4: 1-1-0

4th Up

4: 0-2-0

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Good

2: 0-1-0

Heavy

2: 0-1-0

Synthetic

2: 0-0-0

Dirt

28: 6-10-2

Firm

23: 6-8-2

Jockey Stats

Horse

23: 4-9-1

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

Odds of $4.50 and made up ground when 5th last run at this venue but competing at a higher grade. Have to respect the recent stable form. Value selection.

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 6	14/7/26	Thistledown	1207m	Claiming 60	1	Luis Raul Rivera	54kg	FT		-	5.9L	6-6	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Lil Bit 2. Val's Twinstar 3. Angel I'm Not
4th of 8	22/6/26	Thistledown	1106m	Claiming 60	1	Luis Raul Rivera	54kg	SY		-	11.5L	7-6	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Kiss Valentina 2. Val's Twinstar 3. Come On Arlene
5th of 6	25/5/26	Thistledown	1207m	Claiming 72	6	Luis Raul Rivera	54kg	FT		-	8.1L	5-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Salute The Kid 2. Shez Shacked Up 3. Cause Of Love
2nd of 7	12/5/26	Thistledown	1106m	Claiming 56	4	Luis Raul Rivera	54kg	FT		-	2.8L	2-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Kerri's Miracle 2. Driven For Success 3. Hot Princess
5th of 6	15/10/25	Thistledown	1609m	Allowance 75	5	Jose A Bracho	54kg	FT		-	11.3L	6-6-4	$6.50	-	$0	-	1. Toastmaster 2. Ima Mom 3. Goosebumps
1st of 7	19/8/25	Thistledown	1207m	Claiming 74	4	Jose A Bracho	54kg	FT		-	2.8L	5-4	$4.50	-	$0	-	1. Driven For Success 2. Crossed Up 3. Cali Cruiser

Angel I'm Not (5) 43442X4313
Trainer: Robert C. Cline()
Jockey: Victor R. Fernandez
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 20% / 65%

4 yo Bay Filly

Sire: Dynamic Racer

Dam: Angel Heritage

Dam's Sire: Shackleford

Stats

Career

20: 4-3-6

Distance

3: 1-0-1

Trk/Dst

2: 1-0-1

Track

9: 2-1-2

1st Up

4: 0-0-1

2nd Up

3: 0-1-2

3rd Up

3: 2-0-0

4th Up

3: 0-0-3

Good

2: 1-0-0

Heavy

5: 1-1-2

Dirt

20: 4-3-6

Firm

13: 2-2-4

Jockey Stats

Horse

8: 3-1-2

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

Was overpowered late when 3rd last start here but facing formidable rivals. Been in the money regularly this campaign. Most likely not today.

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 6	14/7/26	Thistledown	1207m	Claiming 60	4	Victor R Fernandez	56kg	FT		-	4.8L	1-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Lil Bit 2. Val's Twinstar 3. Angel I'm Not
1st of 7	1/7/26	Thistledown	1207m	Claiming 56	3	Victor R Fernandez	56kg	FT		-	1.8L	2-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Angel I'm Not 2. Lady Loves Money 3. Feeling Easy
3rd of 7	9/6/26	Thistledown	1106m	Claiming 53	3	Victor R Fernandez	54.5kg	FT		-	9.8L	4-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Siofra 2. Shes A Storm 3. Angel I'm Not
4th of 5	19/5/26	Thistledown	1207m	Claiming 52	5	Victor R Fernandez	54kg	FT		-	6.5L	3-4	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Brief Encounter 2. State Of Grace 3. Shes A Storm
2nd of 6	5/1/26	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Claiming 56	2	Victor R Fernandez	56kg	MY		-	2.8L	4-3-1	$2.62	-	$0	-	1. Mobil Memory 2. Angel I'm Not 3. State Of Grace
4th of 7	22/12/25	Mahoning Valley	1106m	Claiming 61	4	Fernando Salazar Becerra	56kg	WET FAST		-	5.5L	2-2	$3.75	-	$0	-	1. Shanghai Delight 2. Kingdom Trails 3. Mobil Memory

Moon Event (6) 1X5X284131
Trainer: Robert C. Cline()
Jockey: German Terraza
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 33% / 66%

4 yo BBR Filly

Sire: Event Driven

Dam: Fone Yourself

Dam's Sire: Mister Phone

Stats

Career

9: 3-2-1

Distance

2: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-1

Track

3: 0-0-1

1st Up

3: 0-2-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 1-0-0

Heavy

3: 1-1-0

Synthetic

1: 1-0-0

Dirt

9: 3-2-1

Firm

5: 1-1-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-1

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

Made every post a winner when winning by a head last run at Belterra Park but challenged by more formidable competitors. Won't be far away during the run. Nice value bet.

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
1st of 6	11/7/26	Belterra Park	1207m	Allowance 55	2	Yarmarie L Correa	56kg	SY		-	0.3L	1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Moon Event 2. Bold Lucy 3. Kerkyra
3rd of 8	17/6/26	Thistledown	1106m	Claiming 50	8	German Terraza	55kg	FT		-	7.3L	1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Rollin Freedom 2. Mamma In The Cloud 3. Moon Event
1st of 5	1/5/26	Belterra Park	1207m	Allowance 48	4	Yarmarie L Correa	56kg	FT		-	6.8L	1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Moon Event 2. Sissy's May 3. Emerald Eyes
4th of 7	20/4/26	Thistledown	1106m	Allowance 55	7	Mauro Cedillo	55kg	FT		-	5.4L	1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Midnight Driven 2. Kerkyra 3. Drill Blitz
8th of 8	16/3/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Allowance 51	8	Brandon Leonardo Tapara	56kg	MY		-	17L	1-3	$4.40	-	$0	-	1. Lil Sharpie 2. Cat's Cradle 3. Kerkyra
2nd of 5	19/2/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Claiming 41	5	Brandon Leonardo Tapara	56kg	MY		-	1.3L	1-1	$2.75	-	$0	-	1. Mac's Cailin 2. Moon Event 3. Elopedatthederby

Rosetta (7) 93756X8741
Trainer: Michelle Winters()
Jockey: David J. Haldar
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 18% / 31%

Dominant Win Last Start

4 yo Grey Filly

Sire: Biondetti

Dam: Chanson D'Amour

Dam's Sire: Harlan's Holiday

Stats

Career

22: 4-2-1

Distance

5: 1-1-0

Trk/Dst

4: 1-1-0

Track

12: 3-1-0

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 1-0-0

Good

1: 1-0-0

Heavy

6: 2-0-0

Dirt

22: 4-2-1

Firm

15: 1-2-1

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

Spaced the field to win by a margin of 4 3/4L last start at this track and on an upward trajectory in recent races. Challenged by a tougher grade. Slim hope.

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 5	21/7/26	Thistledown	1106m	Claiming 54	3	Humberto Haldar	47.799999952316284kg	MY		-	4.8L	3-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Rosetta 2. Shes A Storm 3. Here Comes Dolly
4th of 7	1/7/26	Thistledown	1207m	Claiming 56	5	Jason Simpson	56kg	FT		-	7.5L	3-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Angel I'm Not 2. Lady Loves Money 3. Feeling Easy
7th of 7	9/6/26	Thistledown	1106m	Claiming 53	2	Jason Simpson	54kg	FT		-	19.3L	6-6	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Siofra 2. Shes A Storm 3. Angel I'm Not
8th of 8	12/5/26	Thistledown	1106m	Claiming 62	2	Alexander Chavez	54kg	FT		-	9.1L	5-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Commissioner D 2. Go Girl 3. Val's Twinstar
6th of 7	21/1/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Claiming 64	3	Alexander Chavez	56kg	FZ		-	6.6L	3-2	$8.50	-	$0	-	1. Free As A Breeze 2. Olympic Wings 3. Cousin Minnie
5th of 6	5/1/26	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Claiming 56	5	Alexander Chavez	56kg	MY		-	33L	1-2-4	$11	-	$0	-	1. Mobil Memory 2. Angel I'm Not 3. State Of Grace

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