Thistledown Race 4

Mdn Special Weight

Prize Money: $47,083

DISTINCT RULER (5) was beaten just a nose last start when second in a small field over 1006m at this track (Dirt). Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. Best form puts him right in this. THE ACE PROJECT (1) made progress last time out, finishing 4 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 1106m at this track after being in contention on the corner. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. ALL NINE YARDS (2) is a two-year-old colt on debut from the stable of Richard Zielinski. By Temple City from Merry Lady. Watch for a betting push. IDOL GOLD (3) missed the placings on debut two runs back then was always well out of his ground last start when 10 lengths away in fifth over 1006m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time.

Distance: 1106m
Track: Fast
Weather: Cloudy
Surface: Dirt
Class: MDN

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The Ace Project (1) 3452
Trainer: Timothy Hamm()
Jockey: Rocco Bowen
Weight: 53.5kg
Prize Money: $16,791
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

2 yo Dark Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: YOSHIDA (JPN)

Dam: TOPSY TURVY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Constitution

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Dirt

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Firm

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1006m - 1106m

Comments

Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track on September 1 over 1106m, 4 len behind It's All Mischief carrying 54.5kg at $9.90. The run before that ran second last in a small field at this track on August 13 over 1006m, 6 len behind Jasper Valley carrying 53.5kg at $11.70. 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
2nd of 6	1/9/26	Thistledown	1106m	MDN 2	2	Victor R Fernandez	54.5kg	Fast	1:07.00	59.4 km/h	3.8L	4-3	$9.90	19	$48,359	$9,672	1. It's All Mischief 2. The Ace Project 3. Haute Allure
5th of 6	13/8/26	Thistledown	1006m	MDN 2	5	C Keiser	53.5kg	Fast	1:00.56	59.8 km/h	5.9L	4-6	$12	22	$48,359	$1,451	1. Jasper Valley 2. Distinct Ruler 3. It's All Mischief
4th of 6	22/7/26	Thistledown	1006m	MDN 2	6	C Keiser	53.5kg	Fast	1:01.00	59.4 km/h	7.8L	3-5	$7.80	25	$49,202	$2,460	1. Empire Vybz 2. Snitch 3. Cash Daddy
3rd of 7	27/6/26	Belterra Park	1006m	MDN 2	6	Yarmarie L Correa	54kg	SP	0:59.52	60.8 km/h	5.0L	3-4	$8.30	-	$18,131	$3,208	1. Fortune King 2. Star Of Bethlehem 3. The Ace Project

All Nine Yards (2)
Trainer: Richard Zielinski()
Jockey: Jose A. Bracho
Weight: 53.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Dark Bay/Brown Colt

Sire: TEMPLE CITY (USA)

Dam: MERRY LADY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Keyed Entry

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Comments

First-starter by Temple City out of Merry Lady. Expected to have ability.

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

Idol Gold (3) 45
Trainer: Robert M Gorham()
Jockey: Fernando Salazar Becerra
Weight: 53.5kg
Prize Money: $3,317
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: IDOL (USA)

Dam: PRINCESS ADELYN (USA)

Dam's Sire: Tale Of The Cat

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1006m

Comments

Had two starts to date. At debut, got back early 4th in a small field at this track on June 25 over 1006m, 3.5 len behind Just A Dot with 53.5kg at $11.50. Second-up ran second last in a small field at this track on July 22 over 1006m, 10 len behind Empire Vybz carrying 53.5kg at $3.90. Capable of a strong showing.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

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	22/7/26	Thistledown	1006m	MDN 2	1	Becerra Fernando Salazar	53.5kg	Fast	1:01.00	59.4 km/h	10.3L	5-6	$3.90	27	$49,202	$1,476	1. Empire Vybz 2. Snitch 3. Cash Daddy
4th of 6	25/6/26	Thistledown	1006m	MDN 2	3	Becerra Fernando Salazar	53.5kg	Fast	1:00.68	59.7 km/h	3.6L	5-5	$12	-	$36,820	$1,841	1. Just A Dot 2. Nessy 3. Boppa's Last Ride

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5th of 6

22/7/26

Thistledown

1006m

MDN 2

Becerra Fernando Salazar

53.5kg

Fast

1:01.00

59.4 km/h

10.3L

5-6

$3.90

$49,202

$1,476

1. Empire Vybz

2. Snitch

3. Cash Daddy

4th of 6

25/6/26

Thistledown

1006m

MDN 2

Becerra Fernando Salazar

53.5kg

Fast

1:00.68

59.7 km/h

3.6L

5-5

$12

$36,820

$1,841

1. Just A Dot

2. Nessy

3. Boppa's Last Ride

Gottabegavin (4)
Trainer: Craig Sweeting()
Jockey: German Terraza
Weight: 53.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Dark Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: SUMMER FRONT (USA)

Dam: CINDINI (USA)

Dam's Sire: Bernardini

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Comments

First-starter by Summer Front out of Cindini. Market will be an invaluable guide.

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

Distinct Ruler (5) 52
Trainer: James R Jackson()
Jockey: Luis Raul Rivera
Weight: 53.5kg
Prize Money: $11,090
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

2 yo Chestnut Colt

Sire: VEKOMA (USA)

Dam: NAVA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Even The Score

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1006m

Comments

Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, didn't do much in the run home; 5th of 7 at this track on June 16 over 1006m, 12 len behind Book Value with 53.5kg at $3.20. Second-up 2nd in a small field at this track on August 13 over 1006m, nose behind Jasper Valley carrying 53.5kg at $2.60. Well-placed and should prove hard to beat.

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
2nd of 6	13/8/26	Thistledown	1006m	MDN 2	3	Luis Raul Rivera	53.5kg	Fast	1:00.56	59.8 km/h	0.1L	6-2	$2.60	58	$48,359	$9,672	1. Jasper Valley 2. Distinct Ruler 3. It's All Mischief
58 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 7	16/6/26	Thistledown	1006m	MDN 2	2	Luis Raul Rivera	53.5kg	Fast	0:59.62	60.7 km/h	12.3L	2-2	$3.20	-	$47,280	$1,418	1. Book Value 2. Motownsnojoke 3. Jasper Valley

Flashy Idol (6) 664
Trainer: Nestor Rivera()
Jockey: David J. Haldar
Weight: 53.5kg
Prize Money: $4,369
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: IDOL (USA)

Dam: FLASHY G (USA)

Dam's Sire: Notional

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1006m - 1106m

Gear Changes

Blinkers Off

Comments

Most recently 4th in a small field at this track on September 1 over 1106m, 6 len behind It's All Mischief with 53.5kg at $36.20. The race before that ran last in a small field at this track on August 13 over 1006m, 6 len behind Jasper Valley with 54.5kg at $68.20. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.

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
4th of 6	1/9/26	Thistledown	1106m	MDN 2	3	Jason Simpson	53.5kg	Fast	1:07.00	59.4 km/h	6.5L	5-4	$36	19	$48,359	$2,418	1. It's All Mischief 2. The Ace Project 3. Haute Allure
6th of 6	13/8/26	Thistledown	1006m	MDN 2	6	David J Haldar	54.5kg	Fast	1:00.56	59.8 km/h	6.6L	3-5	$68	22	$48,359	$967	1. Jasper Valley 2. Distinct Ruler 3. It's All Mischief
6th of 6	22/7/26	Thistledown	1006m	MDN 2	5	Luis Raul Rivera	53.5kg	Fast	1:01.00	59.4 km/h	11.5L	1-3	$22	-	$49,202	$984	1. Empire Vybz 2. Snitch 3. Cash Daddy

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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