Thistledown Race 3

Claiming

Stake: -

VLADISLAV (4) Hit the line well when 3rd last run at this venue but up against a more competitive field. Should be going forward early. Winnable race. MAJESTIC FRONTIER (5) Mediocre attempt when 4th last start at the track. Likely to bounce back but rising in class. Expect to go close. TORREFACTOR (2) Displayed a good turn of foot when winning last run at this track and has a good draw. Jockey Alexander Chavez is a bonus. Testing ability against stronger contenders. One of the hopes. BRAGGADOCIOUS (1) Weakened under pressure when 8th last run at Mountaineer Park. Overlooking the last run and competing at a lower level of competition. Change in trainer. Keep an eye on the market for any leads.

Distance: 1609m
Track:
Weather: -
Surface: Dirt
Class: 3U, CLAIMING, CLM, TB

Braggadocious (1) 852465X378
Trainer: Ivan Calderon()
Jockey: Hector Rafael Diaz, Jr.
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 7.89% / 39%

7 yo Grey Gelding

Sire: Gun Runner

Dam: Tiz O' Gold

Dam's Sire: Cee's Tizzy

Stats

Career

38: 3-8-4

Distance

15: 1-1-2

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

10: 0-3-0

Good

4: 0-1-1

Dirt

28: 3-5-4

Firm

34: 3-7-3

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Track

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1609m

Comments

Odds of $12.00 and didn't attack the line when 8th last run at Mountaineer Park. Overlooking the last run and back in an easier grade. Has drawn the rails. Facing a difficult task.

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
8th of 8	19/7/26	Mountaineer Park	1609m	Claiming 75	8	Humberto Haldar	49.799999952316284kg	FT		-	12.6L	4-3-6	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Leo And Royal 2. Cleveland Power 3. Ember
7th of 10	15/6/26	Mountaineer Park	1609m	Claiming 84	1	Angel I Diaz	54.5kg	GD		-	6.3L	9-9-8	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. R Cardinal Prince 2. Kantpaythetoll 3. Rackataptap
3rd of 9	31/5/26	Mountaineer Park	1609m	3U	1	Ricardo Barrios	54.5kg	FAST		-	11.3L	3-3-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Boldness 2. Lucky Curlin 3. Braggadocious
5th of 10	8/12/25	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Claiming 87	1	Luis A Rodriguez Castro	56kg	FT		-	17L	7-6-6	$6.00	-	$0	-	1. Dark Baron 2. Kykeon 3. Pace
6th of 8	3/11/25	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Claiming 88	6	Erik Barbaran	56kg	FT		-	7.9L	6-6-6	$4.20	-	$0	-	1. Master Of The Nite 2. Roundball Rock 3. Dark Baron
4th of 6	6/10/25	Mountaineer Park	1609m	Claiming 92	6	Luis Tapara	56kg	FT		-	6.5L	5-5-5	$7.00	-	$0	-	1. Rose's Pepino 2. John's Rock 3. Hardmoneymuchachos

Torrefactor (2) 2325337X41
Trainer: Joseph Musarro()
Jockey: Alexander Chavez
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 15% / 46%

Unbeaten Jockey / Horse Combo

5 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: Union Rags

Dam: Danessa Deluxe

Dam's Sire: Summer Bird

Stats

Career

26: 4-4-4

Distance

14: 3-3-2

Trk/Dst

2: 1-0-0

Track

3: 1-0-0

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

2: 0-0-1

Good

5: 1-0-2

Heavy

4: 2-0-1

Synthetic

3: 1-2-0

Dirt

24: 4-4-3

Firm

14: 0-2-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 2-0-0

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 - 1609m

Comments

Charged home to win last run at the track and will try to take advantage of the gate. Alexander Chavez rates highly aboard. Competing in a higher grade. Good chance at a nice price.

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 5	6/7/26	Thistledown	1609m	Claiming 71	2	Alexander Chavez	56kg	MY		-	0.3L	3-2-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Torrefactor 2. Why Not Me 3. Vladislav
4th of 5	2/6/26	Thistledown	1207m	3U	6	Bailey Weatherly	56kg	FAST		-	8.3L	5-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Otis Otis Otis 2. Agnello's Dream 3. Vladislav
7th of 7	26/10/25	Mountaineer Park	1609m	Starter Allo	7	Deshawn L Parker	56kg	FT		-	19.8L	6-7-7	$34	-	$0	-	1. Force Of Justice 2. Khozando 3. Man On The Moon
3rd of 5	8/10/25	Mountaineer Park	1609m	Claiming 84	3	Joe Stokes	57kg	GD		-	3.3L	4-4-4	$5.50	-	$0	-	1. Trap Line 2. Opry 3. Torrefactor
3rd of 8	1/9/25	Mountaineer Park	1609m	Starter Allo	7	Bailey Weatherly	56kg	FT		-	13L	6-7-5	$26	-	$0	-	1. Khozando 2. High Rolling Dude 3. Torrefactor
5th of 5	10/8/25	Mountaineer Park	1609m	Claiming 88	2	Bailey Weatherly	54.5kg	FT		-	16L	5-5-5	$10	-	$0	-	1. Irish Honor 2. Florida Gator 3. Road To Stardom

Auld Lange Syne (3) 6303543356
Trainer: Amy Sondej()
Jockey: Mckenna Anderson
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 12% / 34%

10 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: Langfuhr

Dam: Christmas List

Dam's Sire: Out Of Place

Stats

Career

104: 13-8-15

Distance

56: 8-8-11

Trk/Dst

26: 6-3-3

Track

27: 6-3-3

1st Up

4: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 1-1-0

4th Up

3: 1-0-1

Turf

9: 0-1-1

Good

16: 0-2-2

Heavy

11: 1-1-3

Synthetic

7: 0-0-2

Dirt

88: 13-7-14

Firm

70: 12-5-8

Jockey Stats

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 - 1674m

Comments

Average performance when 6th last run here but up against weaker rivals. Will be motoring home late. Big improvement required to threaten these.

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
6th of 7	16/6/26	Thistledown	1609m	3U	2	German Terraza	56kg	FAST		-	7.75L	6-6-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Rule It 2. Gamboling Ghost 3. Harbour Bridge
5th of 7	26/5/26	Thistledown	1609m	3U	6	Anthony Rodriguez	56kg	FAST		-	11.75L	5-5-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Loony 2. Sight Unseen 3. Harbour Bridge
3rd of 6	4/5/26	Thistledown	1609m	Claiming 69	4	Anthony Rodriguez	56kg	FT		-	8.3L	5-5-6	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Candy Crushem 2. Sight Unseen 3. Auld Lange Syne
3rd of 6	26/3/26	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Claiming 80	5	Anthony Rodriguez	57kg	FT		-	3.5L	4-2-2	$18	-	$0	-	1. Food Foodie 2. Land Mark Deal 3. Auld Lange Syne
4th of 6	5/3/26	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Claiming 79	1	Alexander Chavez	57kg	SY		-	18.3L	6-6-6	$9.50	-	$0	-	1. Turnsandconditions 2. Law Of The Jungle 3. Bobby's Gift
5th of 6	3/2/26	Mahoning Valley	1674m	Claiming 83	3	Alejandro Gomez	56kg	MY		-	7L	5-5-6	$26	-	$0	-	1. Dream Knight 2. Magical Monarch 3. Sailor's Chance

Vladislav (4) 5X55484333
Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett()
Jockey: Jefferson Skerrett (a3.2)
Weight: 51kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 10% / 41%

7 yo BBR Gelding

Sire: Creative Cause

Dam: Robi Jo

Dam's Sire: Lemon Drop Kid

Stats

Career

46: 5-3-11

Distance

14: 1-1-3

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-2

Track

3: 0-0-3

1st Up

4: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-1

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

Turf

28: 3-2-4

Good

3: 0-0-1

Heavy

2: 0-0-1

Dirt

18: 2-1-7

Firm

41: 5-3-9

Jockey Stats

Horse

4: 0-0-3

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 - 1674m

Comments

Displayed good finishing speed when 3rd beaten by 1 1/4L last run at this track but racing in stronger company. Shows good early pace. Can win.

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
3rd of 5	6/7/26	Thistledown	1609m	Claiming 71	1	Jefferson Skerrett	49.299999952316284kg	MY		-	1.3L	5-5-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Torrefactor 2. Why Not Me 3. Vladislav
3rd of 5	2/6/26	Thistledown	1207m	3U	4	Jefferson Skerrett	51.200000047683716kg	FAST		-	0.8L	4-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Otis Otis Otis 2. Agnello's Dream 3. Vladislav
3rd of 5	21/5/26	Thistledown	1609m	Claiming 69	2	Jefferson Skerrett	51.200000047683716kg	FT		-	1L	4-4-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Carillo 2. Majestic Frontier 3. Vladislav
4th of 6	16/3/26	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Claiming 83	1	Jefferson Skerrett	51.700000047683716kg	MY		-	6.6L	4-5-5	$4.20	-	$0	-	1. See Spot Run 2. Sailor's Chance 3. Andy Cant
8th of 9	5/2/26	Gulfstream Park	1674m	Claiming 86	6	Edgard J Zayas	56kg	FT		-	10.5L	3-3-6	$7.50	-	$0	-	1. Salvattore Prince 2. Sunshine Frolic 3. Full Nelson
4th of 6	7/12/25	Gulfstream Park	1609m	Claiming 86	2	Jose E Morelos	55kg	FT		-	14.5L	3-4-4	$5.50	-	$0	-	1. Blue Slide Park 2. Brother Brad 3. Mr Scatter

Majestic Frontier (5) 7682486624
Trainer: Amy Sondej()
Jockey: Fernando Salazar Becerra
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 11% / 41%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Keen Ice

Dam: Majesty's Crown

Dam's Sire: First Defence

Stats

Career

60: 7-13-5

Distance

23: 1-9-1

Trk/Dst

2: 0-1-0

Track

2: 0-1-0

1st Up

4: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-1-0

3rd Up

3: 1-1-0

4th Up

3: 2-0-0

Turf

2: 0-0-1

Good

6: 0-1-0

Heavy

3: 0-0-0

Synthetic

2: 0-0-0

Dirt

58: 7-13-4

Firm

47: 7-12-5

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

1609m - 1710m

Comments

At $3.40 had difficulty when 4th last start at this venue. Likely to bounce back but taking on stronger opponents. Good chance and definitely has 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 5	6/7/26	Thistledown	1609m	Claiming 71	3	German Terraza	56kg	MY		-	3L	4-4-4	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Torrefactor 2. Why Not Me 3. Vladislav
2nd of 5	21/5/26	Thistledown	1609m	Claiming 69	4	German Terraza	56kg	FT		-	0.5L	3-3-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Carillo 2. Majestic Frontier 3. Vladislav
6th of 9	30/3/26	Parx At Philadelphia	1710m	4yo+	6	Luis M Ocasio	55.5kg	FAST		-	15L	7-6-6	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Arak 2. Rerally 3. Augustine Red
6th of 12	10/3/26	Parx At Philadelphia	1674m	Claiming 79	1	Luis M Ocasio	55.5kg	FT		-	15.6L	10-10-10	$12	-	$0	-	1. Balantyne 2. Hatch 3. Amity Road
8th of 12	4/2/26	Parx At Philadelphia	1674m	Claiming 78	7	Kendry Rivera	50.700000047683716kg	FT		-	7.6L	5-5-7	$9.00	-	$0	-	1. Shouldhavebeengone 2. Shady Munni 3. Jigsaw
4th of 7	8/1/26	Parx At Philadelphia	1674m	Starter Allo	1	Kendry Rivera	52.200000047683716kg	FT		-	4.3L	4-3-2	$6.00	-	$0	-	1. Agarramesipuedes 2. Batter Up Bud 3. Cattin

Verbier (6) 8447603X44
Trainer: Richard Zielinski()
Jockey: Victor R. Fernandez
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 5.66% / 47%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Arrogate

Dam: Bernadiva

Dam's Sire: Bernardini

Stats

Career

53: 3-10-12

Distance

24: 2-3-8

Trk/Dst

11: 2-1-2

Track

13: 2-1-2

1st Up

4: 0-0-1

2nd Up

3: 0-0-1

3rd Up

2: 0-2-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

7: 0-1-1

Good

10: 2-1-4

Heavy

3: 0-1-1

Synthetic

2: 0-0-0

Dirt

46: 3-9-11

Firm

38: 1-8-7

Jockey Stats

Horse

8: 1-0-1

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

1207m - 1609m

Comments

Jumped at $12.00 and weakened to finish 4th last time at this track. Should improve here but facing stiffer opposition. Will be a difficult assignment.

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 5	8/7/26	Thistledown	1609m	Claiming 76	3	Victor R Fernandez	56kg	FT		-	7.6L	2-2-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Harbour Bridge 2. Coastertothemoon 3. Digital Footprint
4th of 8	1/7/26	Thistledown	1207m	Claiming 72	7	Victor R Fernandez	56kg	FT		-	5.3L	7-7	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Aye Aye Sir 2. Thanks Frank 3. Bourbon On Fire
3rd of 7	24/12/25	Mahoning Valley	1674m	Claiming 87	5	Rocco Bowen	57kg	MY		-	13.5L	6-5-5	$17	-	$0	-	1. Kadesh 2. Magical Monarch 3. Verbier
10th of 11	8/12/25	Mahoning Valley	1674m	Claiming 86	8	Rocco Bowen	56kg	FT		-	11.6L	3-4-7	$15	-	$0	-	1. Royal Dragoon 2. Firewater Jake 3. Boldness
6th of 9	12/11/25	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Claiming 76	1	Victor R Fernandez	56kg	MY		-	11.8L	2-2-1	$3.30	-	$0	-	1. Digital Footprint 2. Supply Chain 3. Auld Lange Syne
7th of 8	25/10/25	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Claiming 87	1	Rocco Bowen	56kg	FT		-	5.3L	7-7	$10	-	$0	-	1. Thanks Frank 2. Gamboling Ghost 3. Tonight

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