Thistledown Race 4

Claiming

Prize Money: $24,167

GRAY DAY (1) has been racing in great heart with three top-three finishes on end, the latest a second over 1609m at this track (Dirt) when he was in the firing line all the way. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. BISCUITS AND GRITS (2) produced a good effort last start when third over 1106m at this track (Dirt) to make it two minor placings from four starts this preparation. Has been in the money three times over this course and distance. Expected to go very well. GONE IN A FLASH (4) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1609m at this track, beaten 4 lengths after being in contention on the turn. Nicely placed to give this a mighty shake. OAKS HONEY (6) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid third at this track (Dirt) over 1609m. Likely improver with strong prospects.

Distance: 1609m
Track: Fast
Weather: FIne
Surface: Dirt
Class: CLM

Rail Position: True

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Gray Day (1) 45x6524332
Trainer: Nestor Rivera()
Jockey: Fernando Salazar Becerra
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $201,167
Win / Place: 11% / 52%

6 yo Grey/Roan Gelding

Sire: RACE DAY (USA)

Dam: SHELTOWEE'S GAL (USA)

Dam's Sire: Paynter

Rating

Stats

Career

36: 4-7-8

Distance

8: 0-1-6

Trk/Dst

3: 0-1-1

Track

13: 2-2-2

Season

7: 0-2-2

1st Up

5: 0-1-1

2nd Up

4: 1-0-1

3rd Up

4: 0-2-1

4th Up

4: 1-1-0

Non-Metro

36: 4-7-8

Turf

3: 0-2-0

Dirt

33: 4-5-8

Fast

3: 0-2-0

Firm

28: 3-7-7

Clockwise

17: 1-4-6

Anti-Clockwise

19: 3-3-2

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 - 1609m

Gear Changes

Comments

Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track on August 25 over 1609m, 7 len behind Mister Mobil carrying 54kg at $1.80. Before that 3rd in a small field at this track on August 3 over 1207m, 4 len behind Wildcat Express carrying 54kg at $12.70. Can improve again. Top chance.

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
2nd of 6	25/8/26	Thistledown	1609m	CLM 3U	2	Erik Barbaran	54kg	Fast	1:40.44	57.7 km/h	7.8L	6-2	$1.80f	22	$24,822	$4,964	1. Mister Mobil 2. Gray Day 3. Rumble Strip Ron
3rd of 6	3/8/26	Thistledown	1207m	CLM 3U	3	Erik Barbaran	54kg	Fast	1:11.22	61.0 km/h	4.0L	6-3	$13	21	$30,528	$3,053	1. Wildcat Express 2. Gunner Gabriel 3. Gray Day
3rd of 6	13/7/26	Thistledown	1609m	HCP 3U	1	Erik Barbaran	54kg	Fast	1:41.98	56.8 km/h	2.8L	4-3	$4.90	19	$37,155	$3,716	1. Ironclad Alibi 2. Aint No Bandleader 3. Gray Day
4th of 8	24/6/26	Thistledown	1207m	HCP 3U	2	Erik Barbaran	54kg	Fast	1:12.26	60.1 km/h	1.1L	8-5	$15	21	$37,155	$1,858	1. Gunner Gabriel 2. Aint No Bandleader 3. Midnight Warship
2nd of 7	3/6/26	Thistledown	1106m	CLM 3U	6	Erik Barbaran	54kg	Fast	1:06.80	59.6 km/h	0.3L	2-4	$2.20f	14	$24,268	$4,854	1. Rumble Strip Ron 2. Gray Day 3. Zakaria
5th of 8	20/5/26	Thistledown	1106m	CLM 3U	8	Erik Barbaran	54kg	M	1:05.60	60.7 km/h	8.3L	2-4	$12	21	$30,587	$612	1. Specialized 2. Gunner Gabriel 3. It'sgoodtobeseen

Biscuits And Grits (2) x6245x4433
Trainer: Richard Zielinski()
Jockey: Brandon Tapara
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $394,094
Win / Place: 12% / 52%

8 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: COUNTRY DAY (USA)

Dam: BROADWAY ANNIEROSE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Stalwart

Rating

Stats

Career

65: 8-15-11

Distance

8: 0-2-2

Trk/Dst

4: 0-1-2

Track

36: 5-8-7

Season

4: 0-0-2

1st Up

5: 0-0-0

2nd Up

5: 1-1-1

3rd Up

5: 0-1-1

4th Up

5: 1-1-1

Non-Metro

65: 8-15-11

Dirt

65: 8-14-12

Firm

47: 6-10-9

Anti-Clockwise

65: 8-14-12

Jockey Stats

Horse

4: 0-0-2

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

1106m - 1207m

Gear Changes

Comments

Recent form sound. Returns from a 49-day let-up. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at this track on July 23 over 1106m, 1.5 len behind Hotrod Bobby with 56kg at $3.40. The run before that 3rd of 7 at this track on June 16 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Sweet Lemon Drop carrying 56kg at $5.40. Everything points towards a big run.

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
3rd of 9	23/7/26	Thistledown	1106m	CLM 3U	8	B Tapara	56kg	Fast	1:07.34	59.1 km/h	1.5L	3-3	$3.40f	37	$25,254	$2,525	1. Hotrod Bobby 2. Gottomakeithappen 3. Biscuits And Grits
37 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 7	16/6/26	Thistledown	1207m	CLM 3U	4	B Tapara	56kg	Fast	1:13.00	59.5 km/h	2.5L	2-5	$5.40	13	$23,710	$2,371	1. Sweet Lemon Drop 2. Dr Zarnett 3. Biscuits And Grits
4th of 6	3/6/26	Thistledown	1106m	CLM 3U	2	B Tapara	56kg	Fast	1:06.88	59.5 km/h	2.5L	5-3	$2.30f	16	$23,710	$1,185	1. General Winston 2. Private Drive 3. Gone In A Flash
4th of 8	18/5/26	Thistledown	1207m	CLM 3U	2	B Tapara	56kg	Fast	1:14.14	58.6 km/h	2.4L	5-3	$7.50	179	$24,302	$1,215	1. Into Gold 2. Gapper 3. Social History
179 Day Spell
5th of 9	20/11/25	Mahoning Valley	1207m	CLM 3U	8	Mauro Cedillo	56kg	Good	1:13.62	59.0 km/h	3.6L	3-3	$4.50	37	$26,718	$267	1. Oaks Honey 2. Quiet Amigo 3. Hotrod Bobby
37 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 7	14/10/25	Thistledown	1106m	CLM 3U	5	Mauro Cedillo	54kg	Fast	1:06.48	59.9 km/h	1.6L	1-5	$8.70	13	$26,484	$1,324	1. Into Gold 2. Serendipitous 3. Show Sliding Home

Venture On (3) 446x585776
Trainer: Ricardo Bailey()
Jockey: Jason Simpson
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $229,221
Win / Place: 8.00% / 34%

7 yo Dark Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: ADDED EDGE (USA)

Dam: EM N EMMY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Sky Mesa

Rating

Stats

Career

50: 4-6-7

Distance

13: 1-3-2

Trk/Dst

7: 0-2-1

Track

31: 2-5-4

Season

6: 0-0-0

1st Up

8: 1-0-1

2nd Up

5: 0-1-1

3rd Up

4: 0-0-1

4th Up

4: 0-1-0

Non-Metro

50: 4-6-7

Dirt

50: 4-6-7

Firm

37: 4-5-5

Clockwise

3: 0-0-1

Anti-Clockwise

47: 4-6-6

Jockey Stats

Horse

4: 0-1-1

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 - 1609m

Gear Changes

Comments

At the latest run 6th of 8 at this track on August 24 over 1207m, 8 len behind Gunner Gabriel with 54kg at $101.50. The race before that ran second last of 8 at this track on August 5 over 1207m, 16 len behind Red Head Kid carrying 54kg at $68.10. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.

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
6th of 8	24/8/26	Thistledown	1207m	CLM 3U	8	T Houghton	54kg	Fast	1:12.68	59.8 km/h	8.8L	1-7	$102	19	$30,528	$305	1. Gunner Gabriel 2. Wildcat Express 3. Liberate
7th of 8	5/8/26	Thistledown	1207m	CLM 3U	6	Jerome J Innis	54kg	Fast	1:11.54	60.7 km/h	16.8L	3-7	$68	22	$31,954	$320	1. Red Head Kid 2. Ollie's Folly 3. Social History
7th of 8	14/7/26	Thistledown	1207m	CLM 3U	4	T Houghton	54kg	Fast	1:13.12	59.4 km/h	10.1L	7-8	$88	13	$31,785	$318	1. Dr Zarnett 2. Hidden Access 3. Mamas Home Cooking
5th of 5	1/7/26	Thistledown	1609m	CLM 3U	1	Jason Simpson	56kg	Fast	1:41.88	56.9 km/h	10.8L	5-4	$26	8	$26,560	$797	1. Oklahoma Joe 2. Oaks Honey 3. Into Gold
8th of 8	23/6/26	Thistledown	1207m	CLM 3U	8	T Houghton	54kg	Fast	1:12.80	59.7 km/h	11.6L	3-7	$45	14	$31,241	$312	1. Ilikethat 2. Red Head Kid 3. Nambiti
5th of 6	9/6/26	Thistledown	1106m	CLM 3U	1	Antonio Alejandro Giron	56kg	Fast	1:06.84	59.6 km/h	12.5L	6-5	$33	181	$24,268	$728	1. Hidden Ransom 2. A Prayer For Kids 3. Gapper
181 Day Spell

Gone In A Flash (4) 3x36553652
Trainer: Richard Zielinski()
Jockey: Victor R. Fernandez
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $285,512
Win / Place: 9.62% / 44%

7 yo Grey/Roan Gelding

Sire: FLASHBACK (USA)

Dam: BEIJA FLEUR (USA)

Dam's Sire: Quaker Ridge

Rating

Stats

Career

52: 5-4-14

Distance

18: 2-4-4

Trk/Dst

11: 2-3-2

Track

30: 4-3-7

Season

8: 0-1-2

1st Up

6: 0-1-4

2nd Up

6: 0-0-1

3rd Up

6: 0-1-2

4th Up

6: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

52: 5-4-14

Dirt

53: 5-4-14

Firm

32: 4-2-7

Clockwise

2: 0-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

51: 5-4-14

Jockey Stats

Horse

11: 0-2-4

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 - 1609m

Gear Changes

Comments

Comes here off a 38-day let-up. Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track on August 3 over 1609m, 4 len behind Goldstriker with 56kg at $3.30. The run before that 5th of 9 at this track on July 23 over 1106m, 2.75 len behind Hotrod Bobby with 56kg at $10.30. Has been racing well. Top prospects.

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
2nd of 5	3/8/26	Thistledown	1609m	CLM 3U	2	Victor R Fernandez	56kg	Fast	1:41.88	56.9 km/h	4.3L	3-1	$3.30	11	$24,822	$4,964	1. Goldstriker 2. Gone In A Flash 3. Oaks Honey
5th of 9	23/7/26	Thistledown	1106m	CLM 3U	4	Victor R Fernandez	56kg	Fast	1:07.34	59.1 km/h	2.8L	6-6	$10	37	$25,254	$253	1. Hotrod Bobby 2. Gottomakeithappen 3. Biscuits And Grits
37 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 7	16/6/26	Thistledown	1207m	CLM 3U	2	Rocco Bowen	56kg	Fast	1:13.00	59.5 km/h	8.8L	7-7	$3.90	13	$23,710	$237	1. Sweet Lemon Drop 2. Dr Zarnett 3. Biscuits And Grits
3rd of 6	3/6/26	Thistledown	1106m	CLM 3U	3	Rocco Bowen	56kg	Fast	1:06.88	59.5 km/h	1.8L	6-4	$4.90	21	$23,710	$2,371	1. General Winston 2. Private Drive 3. Gone In A Flash
5th of 6	13/5/26	Thistledown	1207m	CLM 3U	1	C Keiser	54kg	Fast	1:11.84	60.5 km/h	9.4L	5-6	$14	49	$30,587	$918	1. Reckless L J 2. Blazing Tony 3. Sammy's Smile
49 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 5	25/3/26	Mahoning Valley	1609m	CLM 3U	3	Victor R Fernandez	56kg	Fast	1:40.37	57.7 km/h	22.3L	4-5	$19	21	$36,376	$1,091	1. Need To Know Basis 2. Oklahoma Joe 3. Mr Loooch

A Prayer For Kids (5) 569x862568
Trainer: Loren Huepenbecker()
Jockey: Erik Barbaran
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $206,027
Win / Place: 9.52% / 45%

7 yo Dark Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: KISS THE KID (USA)

Dam: SUSIE'S PRAYER (USA)

Dam's Sire: Meadow Prayer

Rating

Stats

Career

42: 4-12-3

Distance

4: 0-2-0

Trk/Dst

3: 0-2-0

Track

37: 4-11-3

Season

6: 0-1-0

1st Up

5: 0-1-1

2nd Up

5: 0-0-2

3rd Up

5: 1-1-0

4th Up

5: 1-1-0

Non-Metro

42: 4-12-3

Dirt

42: 4-12-3

Firm

33: 3-9-3

Anti-Clockwise

42: 4-12-3

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 - 1207m

Gear Changes

Comments

Comes here off a 31-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 8 at this track on August 10 over 1207m, 10 len behind Radio Silent carrying 54kg at $24. The start before that 6th of 9 at this track on July 23 over 1106m, 3.5 len behind Hotrod Bobby with 56kg at $10.90. Swooper to watch for late in the piece.

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
8th of 8	10/8/26	Thistledown	1207m	CLM 3U	5	B Tapara	54kg	M	1:13.02	59.5 km/h	10.6L	4-8	$24	18	$24,822	$248	1. Radio Silent 2. Nambiti 3. Gottomakeithappen
6th of 9	23/7/26	Thistledown	1106m	CLM 3U	6	David J Haldar	56kg	Fast	1:07.34	59.1 km/h	3.5L	5-8	$11	24	$25,254	$253	1. Hotrod Bobby 2. Gottomakeithappen 3. Biscuits And Grits
5th of 7	29/6/26	Thistledown	1207m	CLM 3U	1	Anthony Rodriguez	56kg	Fast	1:12.62	59.8 km/h	8.6L	7-7	$11	20	$24,268	$728	1. Cannon Man 2. Dr Zarnett 3. Radio Silent
2nd of 6	9/6/26	Thistledown	1106m	CLM 3U	3	B Tapara	56kg	Fast	1:06.84	59.6 km/h	3.0L	4-2	$22	22	$24,268	$4,854	1. Hidden Ransom 2. A Prayer For Kids 3. Gapper
6th of 8	18/5/26	Thistledown	1207m	CLM 3U	5	Anthony Rodriguez	56kg	Fast	1:14.14	58.6 km/h	7.7L	8-8	$29	11	$24,302	$243	1. Into Gold 2. Gapper 3. Social History
8th of 8	7/5/26	Thistledown	1207m	HCP 3U	1	Anthony Rodriguez	54kg	Fast	1:11.00	61.2 km/h	24.1L	7-8	$45	183	$35,754	$358	1. Midnight Warship 2. Mr Loooch 3. Gunner Gabriel
183 Day Spell

Oaks Honey (6) 1412x24323
Trainer: Joe M Poole()
Jockey: Jose A. Bracho
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $608,148
Win / Place: 20% / 54%

10 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: GIANT OAK (USA)

Dam: SWEET TIA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Borrego

100

Rating

Stats

Career

85: 17-16-13

Distance

52: 12-11-7

Trk/Dst

28: 6-4-5

Track

39: 9-6-6

Season

7: 1-3-2

1st Up

9: 0-3-1

2nd Up

9: 0-0-1

3rd Up

9: 1-1-3

4th Up

9: 3-2-1

Non-Metro

85: 17-16-13

Dirt

85: 17-16-13

Firm

54: 11-10-8

Clockwise

5: 0-3-1

Anti-Clockwise

80: 17-13-12

Jockey Stats

Horse

8: 2-3-1

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

1609m

Gear Changes

Comments

Racing well recently. Returns from a 38-day let-up. Most recently eased back early on 3rd in a small field at this track on August 3 over 1609m, 6 len behind Goldstriker with 56kg at $2. Before that 2nd in a small field at this track on July 1 over 1609m, 5 len behind Oklahoma Joe with 56kg at $3.80. Rates highly. Big chance.

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
3rd of 5	3/8/26	Thistledown	1609m	CLM 3U	5	R Feliciano	56kg	Fast	1:41.88	56.9 km/h	6.0L	5-4	$2.00f	33	$24,822	$2,482	1. Goldstriker 2. Gone In A Flash 3. Oaks Honey
33 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 5	1/7/26	Thistledown	1609m	CLM 3U	5	R Feliciano	56kg	Fast	1:41.88	56.9 km/h	5.3L	3-3	$3.80	35	$26,560	$5,312	1. Oklahoma Joe 2. Oaks Honey 3. Into Gold
35 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 7	27/5/26	Thistledown	1609m	CLM 3U	1	R Feliciano	54kg	Fast	1:40.52	57.6 km/h	6.5L	4-3	$4.70	14	$31,285	$3,128	1. Indian Fever 2. Dark Vader 3. Oaks Honey
4th of 6	13/5/26	Thistledown	1609m	CLM 3U	5	Jose A Bracho	54kg	Fast	1:40.56	57.6 km/h	8.5L	4-5	$4.20	21	$38,408	$1,920	1. Relish The Ride 2. Wetzel 3. Carson N Spence
2nd of 5	22/4/26	Thistledown	1609m	CLM 3U	1	Jose A Bracho	54kg	Fast	1:39.66	58.1 km/h	2.8L	4-4	$6.50	76	$40,029	$8,006	1. Wetzel 2. Oaks Honey 3. Relish The Ride
76 Day Spell
2nd of 7	5/2/26	Mahoning Valley	1609m	CLM 3U	3	Jose A Bracho	56kg	M	1:40.30	57.8 km/h	3.3L	4-1	$4.00	31	$30,670	$6,134	1. Carson N Spence 2. Oaks Honey 3. Raven Moon
31 Day Freshen-Up

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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