Thistledown Race 6

Maiden Special Weight

Prize Money: $49,345

LIGHTNING SPEED (1) resumes from a spell of eight months. Could only manage to finish fourth at the latest run over 1673m at Belterra Park (Dirt). Looks the one to beat. HAPPYCASTLE (6) was in the money two starts back at Mahoning Valley but was unable to repeat the effort last time when sixth, beaten 11 lengths, at Mahoning Valley (Dirt) over 1207m. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. QUICK SHIP (4) is a three-year-old gelding on debut from the stable of J L Radosevich. By Midshipman from Lela. Bold showing expected. OVERTHROWD'HAREM (3) had support on debut last time out when he boxed on fairly to finish fifth, beaten 11 lengths over 1207m at Mahoning Valley (Dirt). Strong top-three chance.

Distance: 1106m
Track: Soft
Weather: OCAST
Surface: Dirt
Class: MDN

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Lightning Speed (1) 6534x
Trainer: Timothy Hamm()
Jockey: Rocco Bowen
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $5,828
Win / Place: 0% / 25%

3 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: TOM'S D'ETAT (USA)

Dam: RADIANT SKY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Leroidesanimaux

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Dirt

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Comments

Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Belterra Park September 4 over 1673m, 9 len behind R U Enticed carrying 55.5kg at $3.60. On debut second last of 7 at this track July 3 over 1006m, 9 len behind Mark My Words carrying 53.5kg at $9. Among the leading players.

Expected Settling Position: Off 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
4th of 8	4/9/25	Belterra Park	1673m	MDN 2	5	Laureano Sosa	55.5kg	SP	1:48.29	55.6 km/h	9.0L	3-4	$3.60	13	$32,875	$1,644	1. R U Enticed 2. Tom's Avatar 3. Low Standards
3rd of 6	22/8/25	Belterra Park	1006m	MDN 2	6	A Murgia	54kg	Fast	0:59.80	60.6 km/h	1.0L	4-2	$18	21	$33,333	$3,333	1. Strategic Profile 2. My Trooper 3. Lightning Speed
5th of 9	1/8/25	Belterra Park	1006m	MDN 2	5	J Mckee	54kg	Fast	1:00.21	60.1 km/h	14.8L	2-5	$7.60	29	$33,333	$333	1. Global Event 2. Kerkyra 3. Sheltowees Bling
6th of 7	3/7/25	Thistledown	1006m	MDN 2	2	Anthony Y Nunez	53.5kg	Fast	1:00.93	59.4 km/h	9.9L	6-6	$9.00	-	$51,835	$518	1. Mark My Words 2. Nava's Gold 3. Perfect Angel

Tap The Card Jack (2)
Trainer: Brian Waltz()
Jockey: Mauro Cedillo
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

4 yo Chestnut Horse

Sire: TAPITURE (USA)

Dam: GREAT DAY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Action This Day

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Comments

Four-year-old colt (Tapiture - Great Day) at the races for the first time. This looks a tricky race for him.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result

Overthrowd'Harem (3) 5
Trainer: Jay P Bernardini()
Jockey: Erik Barbaran
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $463
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: TOM'S D'ETAT (USA)

Dam: SHACK'S HAREM (USA)

Dam's Sire: Shackleford

100

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m

Gear Changes

Comments

At debut, 5th of 10 at Mahoning Valley on April 6 over 1207m, 11 len behind Machico Madeira with 53.5kg at $5.90. Encouraging signs on debut and is worth following up.

Expected Settling Position: Off 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
5th of 10	6/4/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	MDN 3U	7	Erik Barbaran	53.5kg	Good	1:14.12	58.6 km/h	11.3L	4-5	$5.90	-	$46,288	$463	1. Machico Madeira 2. Leftitforyou 3. Doin Mischief

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Jockey

Weight

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Race Time

Avg. Speed

Margin

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Prize Won

Result

5th of 10

6/4/26

Mahoning Valley

1207m

MDN 3U

Erik Barbaran

53.5kg

Good

1:14.12

58.6 km/h

11.3L

4-5

$5.90

$46,288

$463

1. Machico Madeira

2. Leftitforyou

3. Doin Mischief

Quick Ship (4)
Trainer: J L Radosevich()
Jockey: David J. Haldar
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: MIDSHIPMAN (USA)

Dam: LELA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Trippi

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Comments

First-starter by Midshipman out of Lela. Nice profile and any positive market lead must be respected.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts

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Bukele (5) 85x
Trainer: Caryn Vecchio()
Jockey: Alexander Chavez
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $969
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: TAPITURE (USA)

Dam: MYOSITIS MYSTIQUE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Haynesfield

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m

Comments

Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at Mahoning Valley November 6 over 1207m, 6 len behind Rico Suave carrying 55.5kg at $23.30. On debut eighth of 12 at Mahoning Valley October 23 over 1207m, 12 len behind Skytree with 55.5kg at $8.20. Looks tested without a run under the belt.

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	6/11/25	Mahoning Valley	1207m	MDN 2	1	Alexander Crispin	55.5kg	Fast	1:14.91	58.0 km/h	6.8L	10-6	$23	14	$48,550	$485	1. Rico Suave 2. Leavetheninetynine 3. Wisley
8th of 12	23/10/25	Mahoning Valley	1207m	MDN 2	5	Alexander Chavez	55.5kg	Fast	1:14.31	58.5 km/h	12.8L	12-10	$8.20	-	$48,402	$484	1. Skytree 2. Unbridled O'brien 3. Mr Riffle

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5th of 10

6/11/25

Mahoning Valley

1207m

MDN 2

Alexander Crispin

55.5kg

Fast

1:14.91

58.0 km/h

6.8L

10-6

$23

$48,550

$485

1. Rico Suave

2. Leavetheninetynine

3. Wisley

8th of 12

23/10/25

Mahoning Valley

1207m

MDN 2

Alexander Chavez

55.5kg

Fast

1:14.31

58.5 km/h

12.8L

12-10

$8.20

$48,402

$484

1. Skytree

2. Unbridled O'brien

3. Mr Riffle

Happycastle (6) 6x236
Trainer: Rodney C Faulkner()
Jockey: Angel I. Diaz
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $14,870
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

4 yo Dark Bay/Brown Horse

Sire: RUNHAPPY (USA)

Dam: REACHFORTHECASTLE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Castle Gandolfo

100

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m

Gear Changes

LS1

Comments

Last start 6th of 10 at Mahoning Valley on April 6 over 1207m, 11 len behind Machico Madeira carrying 57kg at $5.50. Before that 3rd of 7 at Mahoning Valley on March 19 over 1207m, 7 len behind Run Bobby Run with 57kg at $6.10. Worth another chance.

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
6th of 10	6/4/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	MDN 3U	10	David J Haldar	57kg	Good	1:14.12	58.6 km/h	11.8L	1-4	$5.50	18	$46,288	$463	1. Machico Madeira 2. Leftitforyou 3. Doin Mischief
3rd of 7	19/3/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	MDN 3U	2	David J Haldar	57kg	Fast	1:13.39	59.2 km/h	7.0L	6-3	$6.10	16	$44,663	$4,466	1. Run Bobby Run 2. Leftitforyou 3. Happycastle
2nd of 5	3/3/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	MDN 3U	5	B Tapara	57kg	M	1:13.83	58.9 km/h	4.0L	1-2	$11	338	$44,663	$8,933	1. Sun Of War 2. Happycastle 3. Lordbetwentothorns
338 Day Spell
6th of 6	30/3/25	Mahoning Valley	1207m	MDN 3U	3	J Stokes	53.5kg	SP	1:13.14	59.4 km/h	37.3L	4-6	$10	-	$50,396	$1,008	1. Little Shance 2. Mor Stormy 3. Runaway Power

Cantcatchlilfletch (7) 564
Trainer: Jeff Fletcher()
Jockey: Alejandro Gomez
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $4,085
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

4 yo Grey/Roan Gelding

Sire: PAYNTER (USA)

Dam: FACTRESS (USA)

Dam's Sire: The Factor

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1609m

Comments

At the latest run 4th of 10 at Mahoning Valley on April 6 over 1207m, 9 len behind Machico Madeira with 57kg at $47.20. The start before that ran last in a small field at Mahoning Valley on March 19 over 1609m, 10 len behind O G Mr Brightside carrying 57kg at $25.60. Genuine chance this time around.

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	6/4/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	MDN 3U	3	Alejandro Gomez	57kg	Good	1:14.12	58.6 km/h	9.5L	10-7	$47	18	$46,288	$1,852	1. Machico Madeira 2. Leftitforyou 3. Doin Mischief
6th of 6	19/3/26	Mahoning Valley	1609m	MDN 3U	2	Kevin Gonzalez	57kg	Fast	1:43.53	55.9 km/h	10.8L	4-6	$26	16	$44,663	$893	1. O G Mr Brightside 2. Jolly Mon 3. Scared Cause
5th of 5	3/3/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	MDN 3U	3	Kevin Gonzalez	57kg	M	1:13.83	58.9 km/h	16.8L	5-5	$11	-	$44,663	$1,340	1. Sun Of War 2. Happycastle 3. Lordbetwentothorns

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

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