Mahoning Valley Race 3

Allowance

Stake: -

FINALLY FRIDAY (7) First up from a break of 20 weeks and amongst the placegetters when 3rd first up last preparation at Thistledown. Shows good early pace. Facing a weaker group of contenders. Ticks plenty of boxes and looks like value . HEZA PISTOL (4) Tidy run when 3rd last time at Thistledown and rising in trip. Has been a model of consistency this campaign but matched against a stronger field. Can take this out. CONTROLLER (5) Tired late when 4th last time at Thistledown but facing a stronger group of contenders. Expecting to settle positively. In good form this campaign. Can make a claim. K KID (2) Improved to place when 2nd beaten by 2 3/4L last time at Thistledown and has a good draw. Up against stronger competition. Outside chance.

Distance: 1673m
Track:
Weather: -
Surface: Dirt
Class: 3U, ALLOWANCE, ALW, TB

Knock Wood (1) 4213225484
Trainer: Kristina M. Tumblin()
Jockey: Victor R. Fernandez
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 8.00% / 56%

7 yo BBR Gelding

Sire: Wicked Strong

Dam: Chubbs Last Call

Dam's Sire: Dixieland Heat

Stats

Career

50: 4-10-14

Track

22: 1-4-6

1st Up

3: 0-0-2

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

3rd Up

2: 0-1-0

4th Up

2: 0-0-0

Good

5: 0-1-2

Heavy

7: 1-2-1

Synthetic

6: 1-0-2

Dirt

50: 4-10-14

Firm

31: 2-7-9

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-1

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1609m

Comments

Odds of $5.00 and made ground when closing off to finish 4th last start at Thistledown and will be aiming for a soft run from the draw. Will struggle against these.

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	5/10/26	Thistledown	1207m	Claiming 75	2	Chelsey Keiser	54kg	FT		-	4L	6-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Kinderhook 2. Hidden Ransom 3. Fourdatesforhoco
8th of 10	21/9/26	Thistledown	1609m	Allowance 80	2	Erik Barbaran	54kg	FT		-	12.1L	7-7-9	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Phreddie Mac 2. K Kid 3. Daddy Justify
4th of 8	27/8/26	Thistledown	1609m	Allowance 80	7	Noel Vigil	54kg	FT		-	9.1L	5-4-4	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Strategic Profile 2. Phreddie Mac 3. K Kid
5th of 6	12/8/26	Thistledown	1609m	Allowance 79	5	Noel Vigil	54kg	FT		-	5.9L	5-5-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Oliverio 2. K Kid 3. Wetzel
2nd of 7	15/7/26	Thistledown	1609m	Allowance 77	3	Noel Vigil	54kg	FT		-	1.5L	5-6-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Ronnis Second Wind 2. Knock Wood 3. Quarantino
2nd of 6	16/6/26	Thistledown	1207m	3U	7	Noel Vigil	55kg	FAST		-	4.75L	5-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Playing For Keeps 2. Knock Wood 3. Reckless L J

K Kid (2) 33X5754232
Trainer: Richard Zielinski()
Jockey: Chelsey Keiser
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 9.76% / 48%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Run Away And Hide

Dam: Flight Eleven

Dam's Sire: Midas Eyes

Stats

Career

41: 4-10-6

Track

15: 1-2-4

1st Up

4: 1-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-2-0

4th Up

2: 0-0-0

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Good

5: 1-1-0

Heavy

4: 1-2-1

Synthetic

7: 0-2-2

Dirt

40: 4-10-6

Firm

24: 2-5-3

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 0-1-1

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

1609m

Comments

Hit the line well when 2nd beaten by 2 3/4L last time at Thistledown and drawn nicely. Facing stiffer opposition. This will be a test.

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 10	21/9/26	Thistledown	1609m	Allowance 80	7	Chelsey Keiser	54kg	FT		-	2.8L	9-6-4	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Phreddie Mac 2. K Kid 3. Daddy Justify
3rd of 8	27/8/26	Thistledown	1609m	Allowance 80	1	Chelsey Keiser	54kg	FT		-	4.4L	6-6-8	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Strategic Profile 2. Phreddie Mac 3. K Kid
2nd of 6	12/8/26	Thistledown	1609m	Allowance 79	1	Luis Raul Rivera	54kg	FT		-	0.1L	2-2-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Oliverio 2. K Kid 3. Wetzel
4th of 7	15/7/26	Thistledown	1609m	Allowance 77	4	Jose A Bracho	54.5kg	FT		-	5.8L	6-4-4	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Ronnis Second Wind 2. Knock Wood 3. Quarantino
5th of 8	22/6/26	Thistledown	1609m	Allowance 76	4	Noel Vigil	54kg	SY		-	8.9L	3-3-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Private Moment 2. Full Spectrum 3. Sweeping Giant
7th of 7	21/5/26	Thistledown	1609m	Claiming 78	7	Noel Vigil	54kg	FT		-	15.1L	5-5-7	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Relish The Ride 2. Wetzel 3. I Wanna Win

Wetzel (3) 3122315385
Trainer: Paul G. Overholt()
Jockey: David J. Haldar
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 17% / 53%

Jockey / Horse Combo

6 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: Klimt

Dam: Feisty Tomboy

Dam's Sire: Unbridled's Song

Stats

Career

45: 8-8-8

Track

14: 2-1-2

1st Up

4: 0-4-0

2nd Up

3: 1-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

4th Up

3: 2-0-1

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Good

4: 2-0-1

Heavy

5: 1-0-1

Synthetic

5: 0-1-2

Dirt

44: 8-8-8

Firm

31: 5-7-4

Jockey Stats

Horse

7: 3-1-1

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

1609m

Comments

At $18.00 hit the line well when 5th last start at Thistledown but rising in class. David J Haldar is a key engagement. Should come to hand quickly. Hard to take.

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
5th of 10	21/9/26	Thistledown	1609m	Allowance 80	1	Jose A Bracho	54kg	FT		-	9.8L	10-8-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Phreddie Mac 2. K Kid 3. Daddy Justify
8th of 8	27/8/26	Thistledown	1609m	Allowance 80	8	Jose A Bracho	55kg	FT		-	22.9L	2-2-6	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Strategic Profile 2. Phreddie Mac 3. K Kid
3rd of 6	12/8/26	Thistledown	1609m	Allowance 79	2	Jose A Bracho	55kg	FT		-	0.6L	1-1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Oliverio 2. K Kid 3. Wetzel
5th of 6	22/7/26	Thistledown	1609m	Claiming 77	4	Jose A Bracho	56kg	FT		-	3.2L	3-3-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. I Wanna Win 2. Controller 3. Relish The Ride
1st of 5	2/7/26	Thistledown	1609m	Claiming 78	1	Jose A Bracho	54.5kg	FT		-	4.3L	2-1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Wetzel 2. Sammy's Smile 3. Hidden Access
3rd of 6	11/6/26	Thistledown	1609m	Claiming 78	5	Fernando Salazar Becerra	55kg	FT		-	3L	4-4-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. I Wanna Win 2. Blue Nomore 3. Wetzel

Heza Pistol (4) 2213X34113
Trainer: Robert C. Cline()
Jockey: Mauro Cedillo
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 25% / 75%

Jockey / Horse Combo

5 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: Danza

Dam: Sheza Runaway Star

Dam's Sire: Pride Of Burkaan

Stats

Career

16: 4-4-4

Track

7: 2-3-1

1st Up

4: 0-1-1

2nd Up

3: 0-1-1

3rd Up

3: 2-0-0

4th Up

1: 1-0-0

Good

1: 0-1-0

Heavy

2: 1-0-1

Synthetic

2: 1-1-0

Dirt

16: 4-4-4

Firm

11: 2-2-3

Jockey Stats

Horse

3: 2-0-1

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1106m - 1207m

Comments

Looked good when 3rd last time at Thistledown and racing over a longer distance. Tracking very well this preparation but racing against tougher rivals. 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 7	29/9/26	Thistledown	1207m	Allowance 76	5	Mauro Cedillo	56kg	FT		-	8.3L	3-4	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Kick Start 2. Blazing Tony 3. Heza Pistol
1st of 6	8/9/26	Thistledown	1106m	Claiming 72	3	Mauro Cedillo	56kg	FT		-	0.1L	4-4	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Heza Pistol 2. Sadie's Ghost 3. Colonel Cooper
1st of 6	10/8/26	Thistledown	1207m	Claiming 71	6	Mauro Cedillo	54.5kg	MY		-	0.8L	3-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Heza Pistol 2. Tyson's Lil' Star 3. Duo
4th of 7	15/7/26	Thistledown	1207m	Claiming 72	1	Victor R Fernandez	54.5kg	FT		-	2L	1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Run Vinicius 2. Dixie's Memory 3. Maybetoday
3rd of 10	24/6/26	Thistledown	1207m	Claiming 72	9	Victor R Fernandez	54.5kg	FT		-	1.6L	4-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Corfu Fighting 2. Tyson's Lil' Star 3. Heza Pistol
3rd of 7	3/12/25	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Allowance 75	6	Victor R Fernandez	57kg	MY		-	2.8L	3-3-3	$6.50	-	$0	-	1. Ovid 2. Bigpiclittlepic 3. Heza Pistol

Controller (5) 7X4442X214
Trainer: Timothy E. Hamm()
Jockey: Laureano Sosa
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 18% / 37%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: National Flag

Dam: Bourgeois

Dam's Sire: Awesome Again

Stats

Career

32: 6-5-1

Track

10: 3-1-1

1st Up

5: 0-2-0

2nd Up

4: 1-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 1-0-0

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Good

2: 0-0-1

Heavy

1: 0-0-0

Synthetic

2: 0-0-0

Dirt

31: 6-5-1

Firm

27: 6-5-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

3: 0-2-0

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

1609m - 1646m

Comments

Was $8.00 and overrun in the final stages of the race when 4th last time at Thistledown but challenged by more formidable competitors. Should jump out and bowl along. Value runner.

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
4th of 10	21/9/26	Thistledown	1609m	Allowance 80	6	Rocco Bowen	55kg	FT		-	9.5L	2-3-7	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Phreddie Mac 2. K Kid 3. Daddy Justify
1st of 11	11/8/26	Thistledown	1646m	Claiming 69	3	Rocco Bowen	54kg	FT		-	6.5L	1-1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Controller 2. Hite 3. Aint No Bandleader
2nd of 6	22/7/26	Thistledown	1609m	Claiming 77	2	Laureano Sosa	54kg	FT		-	L	1-1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. I Wanna Win 2. Controller 3. Relish The Ride
2nd of 5	10/9/25	Belterra Park	1609m	Claiming 75	4	Laureano Sosa	56kg	FT		-	2.5L	4-4-2	$3.75	-	$0	-	1. Blazing Burroughs 2. Controller 3. C V Dynamic
4th of 5	12/8/25	Thistledown	1609m	Claiming 78	5	Rocco Bowen	54kg	FT		-	7.8L	2-2-2	$8.00	-	$0	-	1. Need To Know Basis 2. Mo Dont No 3. Sammy's Smile
4th of 5	2/6/25	Thistledown	1609m	Claiming 86	1	Rocco Bowen	54kg	FT		-	4.7L	2-2-2	$6.00	-	$0	-	1. Big Truck 2. Watchoutforweaver 3. Mister Mobil

Cool Couple (6) 8212462432
Trainer: Ivan Calderon()
Jockey: Humberto Haldar (a2.3)
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 20% / 58%

4 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: Uptowncharlybrown

Dam: Sterling Madame

Dam's Sire: Unbridled Energy

Stats

Career

24: 5-6-3

Track

11: 4-2-2

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

4: 0-2-1

Good

5: 2-3-0

Heavy

4: 1-0-1

Synthetic

2: 0-0-2

Dirt

20: 5-4-2

Firm

13: 2-3-0

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1106m - 1609m

Comments

Kept coming when 2nd beaten by 1 1/2L last run at Mountaineer Park and going down in grade. Racing for a new trainer and demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Will need everything to go right.

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 8	6/10/26	Mountaineer Park	1408m	Claiming 88	6	Deshawn L Parker	56kg	FM		-	1.5L	8-8	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Small Field 2. Cool Couple 3. Khozando
3rd of 7	22/9/26	Mountaineer Park	1207m	Allowance Op	6	Deshawn L Parker	55.5kg	SY		-	4L	6-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Italian Symphony 2. Mo Hair Sam 3. Cool Couple
4th of 7	14/9/26	Mountaineer Park	1207m	Starter Opti	3	Deshawn L Parker	56kg	FT		-	3.3L	7-7	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Todo Fino 2. Standard Of Proof 3. Undalay
2nd of 6	12/8/26	Mountaineer Park	1609m	Starter Opti	1	Michael Y Pagan	51.700000047683716kg	GD		-	3.8L	2-2-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Tizawhitefacecat 2. Cool Couple 3. Ghost Bike
6th of 6	3/8/26	Thistledown	1106m	Allowance 85	4	Hector Rafael Diaz Jr	54.5kg	FT		-	10.6L	5-6	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Zippin Gigi 2. Phreddie Mac 3. Trouble In Motown
4th of 8	9/6/26	Mountaineer Park	1106m	Allowance 94	8	Deshawn L Parker	54.5kg	FT		-	9.3L	6-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Mitico 2. Petesoldfashioned 3. Letmeknowbeforeugo

Finally Friday (7) 411511X34X
Trainer: Jevon D. Crumley()
Jockey: Ricardo Feliciano
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 36% / 54%

Track Specialist

4 yo Grey Gelding

Sire: Honest Mischief

Dam: Brooklyn Bites

Dam's Sire: Graydar

Stats

Career

11: 4-0-2

Track

3: 2-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Good

5: 2-0-1

Heavy

1: 1-0-0

Dirt

11: 4-0-2

Firm

5: 1-0-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 1-0-0

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

1207m

Comments

First up from a break of 20 weeks and looked good when 3rd first up last preparation at Thistledown. Should muster plenty of early speed. Has 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
4th of 6	16/6/26	Thistledown	1207m	3U	5	Chelsey Keiser	54kg	FAST		-	6.25L	3-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Playing For Keeps 2. Knock Wood 3. Reckless L J
3rd of 5	1/6/26	Thistledown	1207m	Claiming 82	2	Chelsey Keiser	54kg	FT		-	5L	3-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Scrimper 2. Wildcat Express 3. Finally Friday
1st of 6	16/12/25	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Allowance 78	4	Chelsey Keiser	56kg	MY		-	0.8L	1-2	$11	-	$0	-	1. Finally Friday 2. Tempered Dream 3. Fourdatesforhoco
1st of 6	3/11/25	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Allowance 69	4	Ricardo Feliciano	55.5kg	FT		-	2.3L	2-2-1	$3.00	-	$0	-	1. Finally Friday 2. Runaway Power 3. Swayback Mobil
5th of 6	13/10/25	Thistledown	1609m	Allowance 79	1	Angel I Diaz	54kg	FT		-	4.5L	1-2-2	$12	-	$0	-	1. Ed's Reward 2. Ronnis Second Wind 3. Blue Nomore
1st of 7	15/9/25	Thistledown	1207m	3U	1	Angel I Diaz	54kg	FAST		-	3.25L	1-1	$9.00	-	$0	-	1. Finally Friday 2. Bigpiclittlepic 3. A Van On The Run

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