Thistledown Race 1

Claiming

Stake: $29,996

ROYAL'D (7) showed good early dash last time out and led for most of the way before being claimed and finishing 1.75 lengths away in third over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Well-placed and is going to prove tough to run down. SWEET LEMON DROP (4) settled well back last time out before finishing second over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Well-placed to return to winning form. MONSTER HUNTER (5) turned in a moderate run over this journey last time out, settling in a rearwards position and failing to make an impact when sixth over 1207m at this track (Dirt). This is a nice drop in grade so he is likely to play a big role. WORTHY OPPONENT (2) showed good early speed and raced on the pace last start before fading to finish fourth, beaten 6 lengths, over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Has ability and a bold showing is expected.

Distance: 1207m
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: Dirt
Class: CLM

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Karamel Corn (1) 7635535343
Trainer: Andrew Tumblin ()
Jockey: Becerra Fernando Salazar
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $136,675
Win / Place: 8.57% / 48%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: KETTLE CORN (USA)

Dam: MS G Q (USA)

Rating

Stats

Career

35: 3-6-8

Distance

15: 0-2-2

Trk/Dst

8: 0-1-2

Track

18: 1-3-6

Season

11: 0-1-4

1st Up

5: 0-0-0

2nd Up

4: 0-0-1

3rd Up

4: 2-0-0

4th Up

3: 0-2-1

Dirt

35: 3-6-8

Clockwise

5: 1-1-0

Anti-Clockwise

30: 2-5-8

Jockey Stats

Horse

0: 0-0-0

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

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

Comments

At the latest run 3rd of 7 at this track on June 25 over 1207m, 4 len behind Nick Can Fix with 56kg at $4.90. The start before that second last in a small field at this track on May 27 over 1207m, 5 len behind Midnight Mikey with 56kg at $28.90. Looks outclassed.

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 7	25/6/24	Thistledown	1207m	CLM 3U	2	Rocco Bowen	56kg	Fast	1:14.28	58.5 km/h	3.8L	7-5	$4.90	29	$27,991	$2,799	1. Nick Can Fix 2. The Man Can 3. Karamel Corn
4th of 5	27/5/24	Thistledown	1207m	CLM 3U	2	Victor Severino	56kg	Good	1:14.06	58.7 km/h	5.3L	5-4	$29	13	$30,500	$1,525	1. Midnight Mikey 2. Golden Money 3. Royal'd
3rd of 6	14/5/24	Thistledown	1207m	CLM 3U	4	Gaddiel A Martinez	56kg	Fast	1:13.44	59.2 km/h	1.6L	4-5	$10	13	$28,333	$2,833	1. Monster Hunter 2. Weekend Buzz 3. Karamel Corn
5th of 7	1/5/24	Thistledown	1207m	CLM 3U	7	Gaddiel A Martinez	54kg	Fast	1:12.04	60.3 km/h	14.0L	4-6	$70	8	$36,500	$1,095	1. Reckless L J 2. Dougs Morning Pick 3. Henry The Cat
3rd of 5	23/4/24	Thistledown	1106m	CLM 3U	1	Gaddiel A Martinez	54kg	Fast	1:06.62	59.8 km/h	3.0L	4-3	$9.00	15	$29,134	$2,914	1. Nebulosa 2. Stone Cold Cat 3. Karamel Corn
5th of 8	8/4/24	Mahoning Valley	1207m	CLM 3U	5	Gaddiel A Martinez	56kg	Fast	1:13.24	59.3 km/h	9.0L	3-5	$44	40	$29,134	$583	1. Calboyzeke 2. Run Bubba Run 3. Honor The D
40 Day Freshen-Up

Worthy Opponent (2) 7711259x44
Trainer: Candace M Huffman ()
Jockey: T Houghton
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $141,705
Win / Place: 20% / 40%

5 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: EVEN THE SCORE (USA)

Dam: DEHERE AND NOW (USA)

Rating

Stats

Career

25: 5-2-3

Distance

16: 4-0-3

Trk/Dst

13: 4-0-2

Track

19: 4-2-2

Season

2: 0-0-0

1st Up

5: 0-0-2

2nd Up

3: 0-0-1

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

4th Up

2: 1-0-0

Dirt

25: 5-2-3

Clockwise

2: 1-0-1

Anti-Clockwise

23: 4-2-2

Jockey Stats

Horse

10: 2-2-1

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

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

Comments

Third-up today. Resuming 4th in a small field at this track on May 20 over 1106m, 1.75 len behind Sweet Lemon Drop carrying 56kg at $1.40. Second run from a spell in a small field at this track on June 11 over 1207m, 6 len behind Mannford carrying 54kg at $6.60. Can do a lot better than that last 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
4th of 5	11/6/24	Thistledown	1207m	CLM 3U	3	T Houghton	54kg	Fast	1:12.22	60.2 km/h	6.4L	3-2	$6.60	22	$30,132	$1,506	1. Mannford 2. Sweet Lemon Drop 3. Dash Of Fire
4th of 6	20/5/24	Thistledown	1106m	CLM 3U	6	T Houghton	56kg	Fast	1:06.62	59.8 km/h	1.8L	1-1	$1.40	205	$29,001	$1,450	1. Sweet Lemon Drop 2. Baba Looey 3. Nambiti
205 Day Spell
9th of 9	28/10/23	Mahoning Valley	1207m	ALLOW 3U	7	T Houghton	56kg	Good	1:13.29	59.3 km/h	58.3L	3-9	$25	15	$38,699	$387	1. Reckless L J 2. Masterofthehounds 3. Henry The Cat
5th of 8	13/10/23	Thistledown	1207m	CLM 3U	5	T Houghton	55kg	Fast	1:12.00	60.4 km/h	5.0L	3-2	$4.90	24	$37,009	$740	1. Ohio Eagle 2. Condemnation 3. Wildcat Bill
2nd of 6	19/9/23	Thistledown	1106m	CLM 3U	5	T Houghton	56kg	Fast	1:05.66	60.6 km/h	0.5L	2-2	$3.80	15	$36,895	$7,379	1. Giv'Em The Biz 2. Worthy Opponent 3. Wildcat Bill
1st of 7	4/9/23	Thistledown	1207m	CLM 3U	2	T Houghton	56kg	Fast	1:12.44	60.0 km/h	1.3L	5-1	$5.10	21	$29,313	$17,588	1. Worthy Opponent 2. Spin Doctor 3. Show Sliding Home

Play Ball (3) 13x21354x7
Trainer: Johanna Urieta ()
Jockey: Angel I Diaz
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $669,249
Win / Place: 28% / 56%

2nd Up Record

9 yo Dark Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: ALCINDOR (USA)

Dam: AFTERTHEBALLISOVER (USA)

Rating

Stats

Career

71: 20-12-8

Distance

49: 12-10-7

Trk/Dst

21: 5-4-4

Track

36: 11-6-5

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

6: 0-1-1

2nd Up

4: 2-1-0

3rd Up

4: 0-1-1

4th Up

4: 0-0-1

Turf

2: 0-0-0

Good

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

65: 19-11-8

Fast

1: 0-0-0

Clockwise

5: 1-1-0

Anti-Clockwise

62: 18-10-8

Jockey Stats

Horse

10: 2-3-2

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

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

1207m

Comments

Second-up. First-up after six months ran last of 7 at this track on June 22 over 1207m, 21 len behind Reckless L J carrying 54kg at $7.90. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at this track August 30 over 1106m defeating Powerful Phil with 54kg at $5.70. Fitter and worth including.

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
7th of 7	22/6/24	Thistledown	1207m	HCP 3U	1	Rocco Bowen	54kg	Fast	1:11.20	61.0 km/h	21.5L	3-6	$7.90	179	$42,151	$422	1. Reckless L J 2. Private Drive 3. McGraw
179 Day Spell
4th of 10	26/12/23	Mahoning Valley	1207m	CLM 3U	9	Becerra Fernando Salazar	56kg	Good	1:12.34	60.1 km/h	2.5L	1-1	$32	42	$49,486	$1,979	1. Dark Vader 2. It's Official 3. Oaks Honey
42 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 7	14/11/23	Mahoning Valley	1207m	CLM 3U	5	Guillermo Rodriguez	56kg	Fast	1:13.99	58.7 km/h	9.3L	1-5	$3.90	42	$51,586	$1,548	1. It's Official 2. Totellyouthetruth 3. Derby Included
42 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 5	3/10/23	Thistledown	1207m	CLM 3U	3	Guillermo Rodriguez	55kg	Fast	1:10.66	61.5 km/h	8.0L	3-2	$1.70	34	$46,473	$4,648	1. Lucky Streak 2. Corner Office 3. Play Ball
34 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 4	30/8/23	Thistledown	1106m	CLM 3U	3	Guillermo Rodriguez	54kg	Fast	1:04.60	61.6 km/h	1.8L	2-1	$5.70	30	$44,873	$29,167	1. Play Ball 2. Powerful Phil 3. Galactic
2nd of 6	31/7/23	Thistledown	1106m	CLM 3U	3	Guillermo Rodriguez	54kg	Fast	1:05.40	60.9 km/h	3.0L	4-2	$6.90	70	$44,873	$8,975	1. Galactic 2. Play Ball 3. Ol' L B
70 Day Spell

Sweet Lemon Drop (4) 1x32654x12
Trainer: James R Jackson ()
Jockey: Alvaro Hernandez
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $244,544
Win / Place: 22% / 51%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: MOBIL (CAN)

Dam: LEMONESQUE (USA)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

31: 7-6-3

Distance

24: 3-4-3

Trk/Dst

16: 0-1-3

Track

21: 3-3-3

Season

2: 1-1-0

1st Up

5: 1-1-1

2nd Up

5: 1-4-0

3rd Up

3: 1-0-0

4th Up

3: 2-0-0

Dirt

31: 7-6-3

Clockwise

2: 1-1-0

Anti-Clockwise

29: 6-5-3

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 1-1-0

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

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

Comments

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming won by a 0.3 len at this track May 20 over 1106m defeating Baba Looey with 56kg at $4.90. Second-up 2nd in a small field at this track on June 11 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Mannford with 56kg at $8.30. Has the ability to be in the finish.

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	11/6/24	Thistledown	1207m	CLM 3U	2	Alvaro Hernandez	56kg	Fast	1:12.22	60.2 km/h	5.5L	5-5	$8.30	22	$30,132	$6,027	1. Mannford 2. Sweet Lemon Drop 3. Dash Of Fire
1st of 6	20/5/24	Thistledown	1106m	CLM 3U	2	Alvaro Hernandez	56kg	Fast	1:06.62	59.8 km/h	0.3L	4-4	$4.90	291	$29,001	$17,400	1. Sweet Lemon Drop 2. Baba Looey 3. Nambiti
291 Day Spell
4th of 7	3/8/23	Thistledown	1207m	CLM 3U	1	E Paucar	54kg	Fast	1:11.40	60.9 km/h	5.8L	7-5	$19	23	$41,446	-	1. Reckless L J 2. Rosco P Coltrane 3. Classic Mo
5th of 7	11/7/23	Thistledown	1207m	CLM 3U	6	R Feliciano	54kg	Fast	1:11.28	61.0 km/h	10.3L	1-5	$11	34	$37,448	$1,097	1. Reckless L J 2. Powerful Phil 3. Stone Cold Cat
34 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 9	7/6/23	Thistledown	1207m	CLM 3U	2	Becerra Fernando Salazar	54kg	Fast	1:11.60	60.7 km/h	9.4L	8-6	$5.00	7	$36,612	$366	1. Powerful Phil 2. Ol' L B 3. Calboyzeke
2nd of 6	31/5/23	Thistledown	1106m	CLM 3U	2	Luis Raul Rivera	54kg	Fast	1:05.64	60.7 km/h	2.8L	5-2	$3.00	23	$29,771	$5,955	1. Classic Mo 2. Sweet Lemon Drop 3. Nambiti

Monster Hunter (5) 6224256216
Trainer: Andrew Tumblin ()
Jockey: R A Perez
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $179,424
Win / Place: 10% / 36%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: BIRDRUN (USA)

Dam: SLIGO KNOWS (USA)

Rating

Stats

Career

38: 4-8-2

Distance

16: 2-4-0

Trk/Dst

4: 1-1-0

Track

9: 1-3-0

Season

9: 1-4-0

1st Up

4: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-2-1

3rd Up

3: 1-1-0

4th Up

3: 1-0-0

Dirt

38: 4-8-2

Anti-Clockwise

38: 4-8-2

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-0

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

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

1207m - 1673m

Comments

Last start 6th of 8 at this track on June 25 over 1207m, 8 len behind Dash Of Fire with 55kg at $14.80. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a nose at this track May 14 over 1207m defeating Weekend Buzz carrying 56kg at $3.30. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.

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
6th of 8	25/6/24	Thistledown	1207m	CLM 3U	6	R A Perez	55kg	Fast	1:12.82	59.7 km/h	8.9L	8-7	$15	42	$36,882	$368	1. Dash Of Fire 2. Pecks Not Bad 3. Powerful Phil
42 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 6	14/5/24	Thistledown	1207m	CLM 3U	1	Victor Severino	56kg	Fast	1:13.44	59.2 km/h	0.1L	6-6	$3.30	15	$28,333	$17,000	1. Monster Hunter 2. Weekend Buzz 3. Karamel Corn
2nd of 4	29/4/24	Thistledown	1207m	CLM 3U	1	Victor Severino	56kg	Fast	1:12.88	59.6 km/h	1.3L	4-2	$4.10	27	$29,134	$5,827	1. Royal'd 2. Monster Hunter 3. Nambiti
6th of 9	2/4/24	Mahoning Valley	1207m	CLM 3U	1	Victor Severino	56kg	SP	1:13.25	59.3 km/h	7.3L	9-6	$13	19	$36,166	$362	1. Uneedtocomehome 2. It'Sgoodtobeseen 3. Overload
5th of 5	14/3/24	Mahoning Valley	1673m	ALLOW 3U	5	Mauro Cedillo	56kg	M	1:46.42	56.6 km/h	13.8L	4-5	$27	16	$60,704	$1,821	1. Hidden Access 2. Knock Wood 3. Paint The Town
2nd of 6	27/2/24	Mahoning Valley	1207m	CLM 3U	3	Jose A Bracho	56kg	Good	1:14.60	58.2 km/h	0.5L	6-2	$2.70	13	$25,141	$5,028	1. Firsthand Justice 2. Monster Hunter 3. Stone Cold Cat

Attack Angle (6) 5444585x66
Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett ()
Jockey: Yan Aviles
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $232,320
Win / Place: 13% / 30%

8 yo Dark Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: STRONG MANDATE (USA)

Dam: TROPHY (USA)

Rating

Stats

Career

52: 7-5-4

Distance

29: 4-3-2

Trk/Dst

7: 2-1-0

Track

22: 4-2-1

Season

5: 0-0-0

1st Up

5: 0-1-0

2nd Up

5: 2-0-0

3rd Up

4: 0-1-0

4th Up

4: 0-0-0

Dirt

52: 7-5-4

Anti-Clockwise

52: 7-5-4

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 0-0-0

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

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

Comments

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran last in a small field at this track on May 20 over 1106m, 8 len behind Sweet Lemon Drop carrying 53.5kg at $14.70. Last start ran last in a small field at this track on June 5 over 1106m, 7 len behind Stone Cold Cat carrying 54kg at $13.10. Fully tested on his recent run.

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
6th of 6	5/6/24	Thistledown	1106m	CLM 3U	3	Yan Aviles	54kg	Fast	1:06.66	59.7 km/h	7.9L	3-3	$13	16	$28,650	$573	1. Stone Cold Cat 2. Mucho Primo 3. Afleet O Me
6th of 6	20/5/24	Thistledown	1106m	CLM 3U	4	Esteban Isaias Vilchez	53.5kg	Fast	1:06.62	59.8 km/h	8.8L	5-6	$15	91	$29,001	$580	1. Sweet Lemon Drop 2. Baba Looey 3. Nambiti
91 Day Spell
5th of 9	19/2/24	Mahoning Valley	1609m	CLM 3U	7	Kevin Gonzalez	56kg	Fast	1:44.24	55.6 km/h	10.8L	9-5	$29	13	$28,780	$288	1. Surrounder 2. Weekend Buzz 3. Karamel Corn
8th of 9	6/2/24	Mahoning Valley	1207m	CLM 3U	9	Kevin Gonzalez	56kg	Fast	1:14.28	58.5 km/h	18.8L	5-8	$48	13	$30,434	$304	1. Ohio Player 2. Honor The D 3. Pecks Not Bad
5th of 7	24/1/24	Mahoning Valley	1207m	CLM 3U	6	Kevin Gonzalez	56kg	M	1:13.87	58.8 km/h	15.5L	6-5	$25	51	$27,809	$834	1. Biscuits And Grits 2. Mutiny 3. The Man Can
51 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 8	4/12/23	Mahoning Valley	1207m	CLM 3U	1	Luis A Gonzalez	56kg	Good	1:13.26	59.3 km/h	5.9L	7-6	$9.30	26	$28,606	$1,430	1. El Marro 2. Mister Mobil 3. Mucho Primo

Royal'd (7) 4x36115x13
Trainer: Valerie K Shanyfelt ()
Jockey: Luis A Gonzalez
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $399,325
Win / Place: 25% / 58%

Starting Price Profile

10 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: REGAL RANSOM (USA)

Dam: LIVELY BELLE (USA)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

63: 16-8-13

Distance

40: 13-3-7

Trk/Dst

17: 5-2-4

Track

37: 7-6-9

Season

2: 1-0-1

1st Up

9: 3-0-3

2nd Up

8: 1-1-3

3rd Up

7: 1-2-1

4th Up

7: 3-1-1

Synthetic

1: 0-0-1

Dirt

47: 11-6-10

Clockwise

1: 1-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

47: 10-6-11

Jockey Stats

Horse

11: 4-1-3

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

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

1207m

Comments

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Comes off a 37 day let-up. First-up won by 1.3 len at this track April 29 over 1207m defeating Monster Hunter with 56kg at $1.50. Second run from a spell 3rd in a small field at this track on May 27 over 1207m, 1.75 len behind Midnight Mikey carrying 56kg at $1.30. Rates highly. Big chance.

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
3rd of 5	27/5/24	Thistledown	1207m	CLM 3U	4	Luis A Gonzalez	56kg	Good	1:14.06	58.7 km/h	1.8L	1-1	$1.30	28	$30,500	$3,050	1. Midnight Mikey 2. Golden Money 3. Royal'd
1st of 4	29/4/24	Thistledown	1207m	CLM 3U	3	Luis A Gonzalez	56kg	Fast	1:12.88	59.6 km/h	1.3L	1-1	$1.50	231	$29,134	$18,937	1. Royal'd 2. Monster Hunter 3. Nambiti
231 Day Spell
5th of 6	11/9/23	Thistledown	1106m	CLM 3U	1	Luis A Gonzalez	55kg	Fast	1:05.46	60.8 km/h	7.0L	3-1	$1.70	33	$36,053	$1,081	1. Private Drive 2. Masterofthehounds 3. Ma Moo Power
33 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 7	9/8/23	Thistledown	1207m	CLM 3U	7	Luis A Gonzalez	56kg	Fast	1:12.40	60.0 km/h	3.8L	1-1	$1.50	22	$28,392	$17,036	1. Royal'd 2. Jack Be Fast 3. Tiger Trail
1st of 8	18/7/23	Thistledown	1207m	CLM 3U	3	Luis A Gonzalez	54kg	Fast	1:11.80	60.5 km/h	1.8L	3-1	$2.60	33	$35,735	$21,441	1. Royal'd 2. Condemnation 3. Firsthand Justice
33 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 6	15/6/23	Thistledown	1106m	CLM 3U	3	Luis A Gonzalez	54kg	Fast	1:04.60	61.6 km/h	12.5L	4-4	$5.50	22	$45,974	$920	1. Galactic 2. Brig 3. Golden Money

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