Thistledown Race 2

Claiming

Stake: -

BIG PRANKSTER (2) Close up last run at this venue and proven performer at this distance in the past. Shows good early pace. Recent form of Jeffrey A Radosevich is strong. Must respect. DOCTOR WU (4) Showed a good turn of foot when 3rd last start around here but taking on stronger rivals. First start for a new trainer. Can get the job done. THANKS FRANK (6) Placed 2nd last time at this track but facing stiffer opposition. Won't be far away during the run. First appearance for a new trainer. Will be around the mark at odds. FAST TALKIN MAN (7) Reeled them in to win last run here but up against a more competitive field. Tracking very well this preparation. Can measure up to this company.

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

Roundball Rock (1) 6452362154
Trainer: Oscar Romero()
Jockey: Victor R. Fernandez
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 11% / 51%

6 yo BBR Gelding

Sire: Mastery

Dam: Causin Commotion

Dam's Sire: Mineshaft

Stats

Career

35: 4-6-8

Distance

3: 1-0-1

Trk/Dst

2: 1-0-0

Track

12: 1-2-4

1st Up

3: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 1-0-1

3rd Up

2: 0-1-0

4th Up

2: 0-0-0

Turf

2: 0-0-1

Good

3: 0-0-1

Heavy

1: 0-0-0

Synthetic

2: 0-1-0

Dirt

33: 4-6-7

Firm

29: 4-5-7

Jockey Stats

Horse

3: 0-1-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

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 - 1609m

Comments

Jumped at $18.00 and made some ground when 4th last start at the track and will be aiming for a soft run from the draw. Up against tougher opponents. Better to look elsewhere.

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 7	22/7/26	Thistledown	1207m	Starter Opti	4	Victor R Fernandez	55kg	FT		-	5L	6-6	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Go West 2. Liltonytwophones 3. Zippin Gigi
5th of 7	2/7/26	Thistledown	1106m	Claiming 82	4	Fernando Salazar Becerra	56kg	FT		-	8.8L	7-7	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Charleston 2. Simply Valid 3. Liltonytwophones
1st of 7	17/6/26	Thistledown	1106m	Claiming 81	4	Fernando Salazar Becerra	54kg	FT		-	1.3L	4-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Roundball Rock 2. Florida Gator 3. Improbable First
2nd of 4	28/5/26	Thistledown	1609m	Claiming 81	3	Fernando Salazar Becerra	54kg	FT		-	3.8L	2-2-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Secret Bagent Man 2. Roundball Rock 3. Smash
6th of 7	16/5/26	Thistledown	1609m	3U	5	Fernando Salazar Becerra	54kg	FAST		-	8.35L	1-1-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Romanian Prince 2. Mr. Bogan 3. Knock Wood
3rd of 5	28/4/26	Thistledown	1609m	Allowance 83	4	Fernando Salazar Becerra	54kg	FT		-	5L	3-4-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Prince Day 2. Romanian Prince 3. Roundball Rock

Big Prankster (2) 4333434412
Trainer: Jeffrey A. Radosevich()
Jockey: Luis Raul Rivera
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 15% / 55%

5 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: Practical Joke

Dam: Big Thrill

Dam's Sire: Big Drama

Stats

Career

20: 3-3-5

Distance

5: 2-0-0

Trk/Dst

3: 1-0-0

Track

8: 1-1-2

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-2

4th Up

1: 0-0-1

Turf

5: 1-1-0

Good

4: 0-1-1

Heavy

3: 1-0-1

Synthetic

2: 0-0-2

Dirt

15: 2-2-5

Firm

11: 2-2-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

9: 0-1-4

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

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 agonizingly close last run at this track and ideal trip as proven previously. Expecting to settle positively. Jeffrey A Radosevich stable are on a hot streak. Has a good chance.

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 5	8/7/26	Thistledown	1207m	Claiming 83	4	Luis Raul Rivera	56kg	FT		-	0.3L	2-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Sunset Town 2. Big Prankster 3. Doctor Wu
1st of 6	11/6/26	Thistledown	1106m	Claiming 75	1	Joshua J Radosevich	48.799999952316284kg	FT		-	0.1L	2-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Big Prankster 2. Remember The Fear 3. Metaphor
4th of 9	16/5/26	Thistledown	1106m	3U	3	Joshua J Radosevich	49.200000047683716kg	FAST		-	6.75L	2-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Vodka N Gingerale 2. Picaro 3. Saving Heart
4th of 6	29/4/26	Thistledown	1106m	Allowance 84	5	Luis Raul Rivera	54kg	MY		-	7L	2-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. We Need A Favor 2. Picaro 3. Carnival Rock
3rd of 4	1/4/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Claiming 77	3	Luis Raul Rivera	56kg	SY		-	9L	1-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Abundant Energy 2. Cupix 3. Big Prankster
4th of 5	9/3/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Claiming 77	1	Luis Raul Rivera	56kg	FT		-	10L	2-2	$2.00	-	$0	-	1. Blistering 2. Guardian Prince 3. Cupix

Cacique Abarrio (3) 5321217678
Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett()
Jockey: German Terraza
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 12% / 42%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Vino Rosso

Dam: Invitation

Dam's Sire: Vindication

Stats

Career

33: 4-3-7

Distance

7: 0-0-2

Trk/Dst

3: 0-0-1

Track

11: 0-0-3

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-1

4th Up

1: 1-0-0

Turf

4: 1-0-1

Good

5: 1-1-1

Heavy

2: 1-1-0

Synthetic

2: 0-1-0

Dirt

29: 3-3-6

Firm

24: 2-0-6

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

Well beaten when 8th last start around here and competing at a higher grade. Might take a while to wind up but should be hitting top gear in the straight. Facing a difficult task.

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
8th of 8	1/7/26	Thistledown	1207m	Claiming 79	4	Chelsey Keiser	54kg	FT		-	11.8L	8-8	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Rock The Red 2. Express Cruiser 3. Star Weaver
7th of 7	17/6/26	Thistledown	1106m	Claiming 81	7	Jefferson Skerrett	47.799999952316284kg	FT		-	7.9L	7-7	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Roundball Rock 2. Florida Gator 3. Improbable First
6th of 7	22/4/26	Thistledown	1207m	Allowance 94	6	Jefferson Skerrett	50.200000047683716kg	FT		-	6.4L	7-7	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Bigpiclittlepic 2. Frosty Paws 3. Petesoldfashioned
7th of 7	31/3/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Allowance 90	5	Jefferson Skerrett	51.700000047683716kg	FT		-	13L	7-6	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Wauhatchie 2. Dream On Baby 3. Pallino
1st of 8	13/3/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Claiming 82	8	Jefferson Skerrett	52.700000047683716kg	GD		-	1.5L	8-6	$5.50	-	$0	-	1. Cacique Abarrio 2. Harbour Bridge 3. Finistere
2nd of 9	25/2/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Claiming 82	6	Jefferson Skerrett	52.700000047683716kg	MY		-	0.3L	9-8	$8.50	-	$0	-	1. Jenny's Beignet 2. Cacique Abarrio 3. Bohemian Style

Doctor Wu (4) 2323355713
Trainer: Jay P. Bernardini()
Jockey: Brandon Tapara
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 14% / 56%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: American Freedom

Dam: Wish It Were

Dam's Sire: Is It True

Stats

Career

57: 8-9-15

Distance

7: 2-0-1

Track

14: 1-1-1

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

4: 0-1-0

Good

6: 0-0-2

Heavy

13: 2-2-5

Synthetic

2: 0-0-2

Dirt

53: 8-8-15

Firm

35: 6-7-6

Jockey Stats

Horse

4: 0-1-1

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1609m

Comments

Hit the line well when 3rd last start here but facing a stronger grade. Change in trainer. Showing great form since coming back from a spell. Capable of winning this.

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 5	8/7/26	Thistledown	1207m	Claiming 83	5	Jefferson Skerrett	49.299999952316284kg	FT		-	4.5L	4-4	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Sunset Town 2. Big Prankster 3. Doctor Wu
1st of 6	11/6/26	Thistledown	1207m	Claiming 83	3	Jefferson Skerrett	49.299999952316284kg	FT		-	1L	5-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Doctor Wu 2. Charleston 3. Bella Future
7th of 8	26/5/26	Thistledown	1609m	3U	4	Brandon Leonardo Tapara	56kg	FAST		-	6.55L	7-7-7	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Runwithheart 2. St. Louie Louie 3. Star Entertainer
5th of 6	19/5/26	Thistledown	1207m	Starter Opti	3	Brandon Leonardo Tapara	54kg	FT		-	7.8L	4-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Colonel Vargo 2. Atkins 3. El Muchacho Alegre
5th of 8	2/5/26	Thistledown	1207m	Claiming 88	4	Rocco Bowen	56kg	WET FAST		-	2.8L	3-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Atkins 2. Simply Valid 3. Star Entertainer
3rd of 7	10/4/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Starter Allo	1	Rocco Bowen	56kg	WET FAST		-	0.4L	5-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Colonel Vargo 2. Dream On Baby 3. Doctor Wu

Bella Future (5) 1426254613
Trainer: Gary L. Johnson()
Jockey: Jefferson Skerrett (a3.2)
Weight: 51kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 12% / 41%

8 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Treasure Beach

Dam: Belladini

Dam's Sire: Bandini

Stats

Career

56: 7-7-9

Distance

16: 1-1-2

Track

3: 1-0-1

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-1

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

21: 1-3-4

Good

6: 1-1-0

Heavy

6: 0-3-0

Synthetic

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

33: 6-4-5

Firm

43: 6-3-9

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

1207m

Comments

Made considerable ground when 3rd beaten by 3 1/2L last run here but racing in stronger company. Jefferson Skerrett provides some weight relief. Could go close.

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
3rd of 6	11/6/26	Thistledown	1207m	Claiming 83	5	Elijah Greenidge	56kg	FT		-	3.5L	4-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Doctor Wu 2. Charleston 3. Bella Future
1st of 6	25/5/26	Thistledown	1207m	Claiming 82	5	Mauro Cedillo	54kg	FT		-	2.5L	1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Bella Future 2. Metaphor 3. Frosty Paws
6th of 8	2/5/26	Thistledown	1207m	Claiming 88	3	Mauro Cedillo	56kg	WET FAST		-	5.5L	6-8	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Atkins 2. Simply Valid 3. Star Entertainer
4th of 6	7/4/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Ratings Hand	2	Mauro Cedillo	56kg	GD		-	5.8L	3-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. John's Rock 2. Game Boy Benny 3. Star Entertainer
5th of 6	16/3/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Claiming 86	6	Mauro Cedillo	56kg	MY		-	5.5L	4-4	$5.50	-	$0	-	1. Stormin'unclejack 2. Coastertothemoon 3. Morethanreadyeddie
2nd of 7	4/3/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Claiming 87	7	Mauro Cedillo	56kg	MY		-	7.5L	3-2	$3.50	-	$0	-	1. French Onion 2. Bella Future 3. Morethanreadyeddie

Thanks Frank (6) 1X541424X2
Trainer: Norman Rose()
Jockey: Jerome J. Innis
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 18% / 31%

Unbeaten the Track / Distance

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Into Mischief

Dam: Sydney Freeman

Dam's Sire: Tizway

Stats

Career

22: 4-2-1

Distance

3: 2-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 2-0-0

Track

6: 2-1-0

1st Up

6: 0-1-0

2nd Up

4: 1-0-0

3rd Up

4: 1-0-0

4th Up

3: 1-0-1

Good

4: 0-1-0

Synthetic

2: 0-0-0

Dirt

22: 4-2-1

Firm

16: 4-1-1

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

1207m

Comments

Amongst the placegetters when 2nd last time at this venue but competing in a higher grade. Racing for a new trainer. Should be going forward early. Win will not surprise.

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
2nd of 8	1/7/26	Thistledown	1207m	Claiming 72	5	Luis Raul Rivera	56kg	FT		-	1L	2-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Aye Aye Sir 2. Thanks Frank 3. Bourbon On Fire
4th of 7	2/1/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Claiming 84	4	Luis Raul Rivera	56kg	GD		-	6.8L	1-1	$2.90	-	$0	-	1. Blue Max 2. Boudin 3. Dream Knight
2nd of 6	11/12/25	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Claiming 85	1	Luis Raul Rivera	56kg	GD		-	1L	1-1	$4.60	-	$0	-	1. Time The Avenger 2. Thanks Frank 3. Stay Thirsty Amigo
4th of 7	6/11/25	Mahoning Valley	1106m	Claiming 85	6	Rocco Bowen	57kg	FT		-	4.5L	3-2	$4.33	-	$0	-	1. Little Vaquero 2. Stay Thirsty Amigo 3. Time The Avenger
1st of 8	25/10/25	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Claiming 87	6	Luis Raul Rivera	56kg	FT		-	1.3L	1-1	$8.00	-	$0	-	1. Thanks Frank 2. Gamboling Ghost 3. Tonight
4th of 6	8/10/25	Thistledown	1207m	Claiming 79	5	Luis Raul Rivera	54kg	FT		-	1L	1-1	$5.50	-	$0	-	1. Ramsey 2. Gamboling Ghost 3. Finistere

Fast Talkin Man (7) 3X21167351
Trainer: Jevon D. Crumley()
Jockey: Ricardo Feliciano
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 23% / 53%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Instagrand

Dam: Fancy Diamond

Dam's Sire: Eastern Echo

Stats

Career

13: 3-1-3

Distance

8: 2-1-2

Trk/Dst

4: 1-0-1

Track

5: 1-0-1

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

3rd Up

1: 1-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Good

3: 1-0-1

Heavy

4: 1-1-1

Dirt

13: 3-1-3

Firm

6: 1-0-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

3: 1-0-1

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

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

Rocketed home when winning last run at this venue but up against stronger rivals. Very competitive this preparation. Good chance of taking 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
1st of 7	13/7/26	Thistledown	1106m	Claiming 67	4	Ricardo Feliciano	54kg	FT		-	0.8L	3-4	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Fast Talkin Man 2. Spice Bag 3. Admiral Nelson
5th of 6	11/6/26	Thistledown	1106m	Claiming 75	3	Chelsey Keiser	54kg	FT		-	10.1L	6-6	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Big Prankster 2. Remember The Fear 3. Metaphor
3rd of 8	2/6/26	Thistledown	1106m	3U	2	Ricardo Feliciano	54kg	FAST		-	1.1L	7-7	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Go Collector 2. Daredevil Doug 3. Fast Talkin Man
7th of 8	16/5/26	Thistledown	1207m	3U	6	Ricardo Feliciano	55kg	FAST		-	14L	5-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Bozaano 2. Breeze The Bayou 3. Remember The Fear
6th of 6	29/4/26	Thistledown	1106m	Allowance 84	1	Angel I Diaz	54.5kg	MY		-	8.3L	5-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. We Need A Favor 2. Picaro 3. Carnival Rock
1st of 9	24/3/26	Mahoning Valley	1106m	Claiming 67	3	Angel I Diaz	57kg	GD		-	2L	1-1	$4.40	-	$0	-	1. Fast Talkin Man 2. Willie Wando 3. Bitofjustice

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