Thistledown Race 3

Maiden Special Weight

Stake: $43,596

VESPERA (2) finished just a nose from the winner in second last start over 1106m at this track (Dirt) after racing on the pace. Likely improver with strong prospects. VANISHED (3) finished third over 1408m at Keeneland (Dirt) at her most recent appearance on April 9. Rates highly and should take some beating. FRENCH BENEFITS (4) is back after a break of three-and-a-half months. Went close to a maiden win before the layoff, finishing second at her latest appearance over 1609m at Tampa Bay Downs (Turf). One of the leading chances. GRAN ROXY (1) has been in the placings three times from eight outings. Last start finished fifth over 1106m at this track (Dirt). Goes well here with two top-three finishes to her credit. Worth considering.

Distance: 1609m
Track: Fast
Weather: cloudy
Surface: Dirt
Class: 3U, 3yo+, B, Flat, MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT, MSW, TB

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Gran Roxy (1) 635q3355
Trainer: Emily Szczepanski ()
Jockey: Joam Toledo
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $18,806
Win / Place: 0% / 37%

4 yo Bay Filly

Sire: GIRVIN (USA)

Dam: GRAN LETIZIA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Broken Vow

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Dirt

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Anti-Clockwise

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1106m - 1609m

Comments

Comes here off a 37-day let-up. At the latest run second last in a small field at this track on June 9 over 1106m, 10 len behind Blue Dazzler carrying 56kg at $18.60. The race before that second last in a small field at this track on May 27 over 1207m, 8 len behind Wine Scholar with 56kg at $4.40.

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
5th of 6	9/6/25	Thistledown	1106m	Maiden Speci	4	Anthony Rodriguez	56kg	Muddy	66630	-	10.4L	4-5-5	$19	13	$44,343	$1,331	1. Blue Dazzler 2. Vespera 3. Jemel
5th of 6	27/5/25	Thistledown	1207m	Maiden Claim	2	Angel I. Diaz	56kg	Fast	73330	-	8.1L	6-4-5	$4.40	22	$25,313	$759	1. Wine Scholar 2. Jenn Sweet Jenn 3. To Much Style
3rd of 4	5/5/25	Thistledown	1609m	Maiden Claim	3	Victor Samuel Paraguacuto Rodriguez	56kg	Good	104310	-	5.25L	1-4-4-4	$2.50	12	$27,675	$2,076	1. Slew Crown 2. Freedom Princess 3. Gran Roxy
3rd of 5	23/4/25	Thistledown	1106m	Maiden Speci	2	Victor Samuel Paraguacuto Rodriguez	56kg	Fast	67660	-	1.75L	5-4-4	$15	23	$45,547	$4,554	1. Aztec Melody 2. Vespera 3. Gran Roxy
4th of 4	31/3/25	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Maiden Claim	7	Victor Samuel Paraguacuto Rodriguez	57.5kg	Muddy	74400	-	0.25L	2-3-4	$2.80	25	$23,620	$4,724	1. Daisy Jones 2. Freedom Princess 3. Athena's Ghost
5th of 6	6/3/25	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Maiden Speci	2	Victor Samuel Paraguacuto Rodriguez	57.5kg	Muddy	72770	-	11.75L	6-5-5	$33	29	$42,125	$1,264	1. Antonacci Girl 2. Vicki Rose 3. Dame Maude Chardin

Vespera (2) 35647x232
Trainer: J L Radosevich (USA)
Jockey: Luis Rivera
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $49,480
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

3 yo Grey/Roan Filly

Sire: VOLATILE (USA)

Dam: ANYDAY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Harlan's Holiday

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Turf

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Synthetic

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Dirt

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Fast

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Firm

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1106m - 1609m

Comments

Racing well recently. Returns from a 37-day let-up. Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track on June 9 over 1106m, nose behind Blue Dazzler with 54kg at $3.40. The start before that 3rd in a small field at this track on May 13 over 1106m, 4 len behind Honduras Passion with 54kg at $3.90.

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	9/6/25	Thistledown	1106m	Maiden Speci	5	Luis Raul Rivera	54kg	Muddy	66630	-	0.1L	2-4-4	$3.40	27	$44,343	$8,869	1. Blue Dazzler 2. Vespera 3. Jemel
3rd of 5	13/5/25	Thistledown	1106m	Maiden Speci	3	Luis Raul Rivera	54kg	Fast	66310	-	4L	3-4-4	$3.90	20	$44,550	$4,455	1. Honduras Passion 2. Solo Surprise 3. Vespera
2nd of 5	23/4/25	Thistledown	1106m	Maiden Speci	1	Luis Raul Rivera	54kg	Fast	67660	-	0.5L	4-3-2	$1.70	76	$45,547	$9,110	1. Aztec Melody 2. Vespera 3. Gran Roxy
76 Day Spell
7th of 9	6/2/25	Gulfstream Park	1609m	Maiden Claim	8	Joel Rosario	53.5kg	Firm	95250	-	8.55L	5-1-1-1	$6.00	36	$64,347	$487	1. Amande 2. Mischief Night 3. Golden Valley
36 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 6	1/1/25	Gulfstream Park	1673m	Maiden Claim	3	Irad Ortiz, Jr.	53.5kg	Fast	101510	-	1.25L	5-3-3-3	$2.40	61	$76,645	$3,049	1. Better Than Better 2. Lindsay Smiles 3. Souper Amusing
61 Day Spell
6th of 11	1/11/24	Belmont At The Big A	1207m	Maiden Speci	9	Romero Ramsay Maragh	54kg	Firm	69610	-	5.3L	5-11-11	$13	19	$147,945	$740	1. Love Cervere 2. Tam I Am 3. Panache

Vanished (3) 27x95x443x
Trainer: William D Cowans (USA)
Jockey: Jose Bracho
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $149,696
Win / Place: 0% / 41%

5 yo Chestnut Mare

Sire: SPEIGHTSTOWN (USA)

Dam: ELUSIVE PEARL (USA)

Dam's Sire: Medaglia D'oro

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1408m - 1609m

Comments

Mare back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at Keeneland April 9 over 1408m, 5 len behind Feasible with 56.5kg at $6.78. Previously first up; fourth of 11 at Turfway Park January 17 over 1308m, 2.5 len behind Elle's Dancer with 55.5kg at $4.30.

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 8	9/4/25	Keeneland	1408m	Maiden Claim	1	Luan Machado	57kg	Fast	86590	-	5.25L	3-1-2	$6.78	56	$132,843	$12,786	1. Feasible 2. Ashes And Diamonds 3. Vanished
56 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 9	12/2/25	Turfway Park	1609m	Maiden Claim	8	Gerardo Corrales	57.5kg	Fast	99200	-	11L	7-4-5-7	$3.18	26	$52,000	$3,049	1. Sweet Voyage 2. Fashion Affirmed 3. Argentinidad
4th of 11	17/1/25	Turfway Park	1307m	Maiden Claim	1	Gerardo Corrales	55.5kg	Fast	80170	-	2.5L	6-3-10	$4.30	86	$55,568	$3,188	1. Elle's Dancer 2. Evermore 3. Cassiopeia
86 Day Spell
5th of 12	23/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis	1609m	Maiden Speci	3	Fernando De La Cruz	56.5kg	Firm	94420	-	4L	1-1-1-1	$4.30	39	$49,942	$499	1. Dona Illusion 2. Stay Lost 3. Yolo
39 Day Freshen-Up
9th of 10	14/9/24	Churchill Downs	1709m	Maiden Speci	1	Luis Saez	56.5kg	Fast	104050	-	27.35L	4-4-4-4	$3.65	275	$190,589	$2,073	1. Union Mist 2. Viable 3. Vino Frizzante
275 Day Spell
7th of 11	14/12/23	Turfway Park	1609m	Maiden Speci	5	Axel Concepcion	52.5kg	Fast	99680	-	3.1L	3-3-2-1	$2.50	25	$114,027	$836	1. Sweet Sweetfantasy 2. Heavenly Rich 3. Eyes Of Gold

French Benefits (4) 6x822x
Trainer: David Wolochuk ()
Jockey: Chelsey Keiser
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $14,423
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: ROMAN CANDLE (GB)

Dam: CANDY RUSH (USA)

Dam's Sire: Twirling Candy

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1609m - 1709m

Comments

Resuming after three-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation second of 10 at Tampa Bay Downs April 2 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Secret Victory carrying 54.5kg at $4.20. When resuming last campaign eighth of 10 at Tampa Bay Downs January 4 over 1609m, 17 len behind Dynamic Actress with 54kg at $13.80.

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 10	2/4/25	Tampa Bay Downs	1609m	Maiden Claim	9	Chelsey Keiser	54.5kg	Firm	98520	-	0.5L	3-1-1-2	$4.20	45	$34,505	$6,556	1. Secret Victory 2. French Benefits 3. Act Violently
45 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 8	16/2/25	Tampa Bay Downs	1709m	Maiden Claim	7	Chelsey Keiser	54.5kg	Firm	105720	-	0.05L	2-1-1-1	$12	43	$34,782	$6,609	1. Bingo Baby 2. French Benefits 3. New Way
43 Day Freshen-Up
8th of 10	4/1/25	Tampa Bay Downs	1609m	Maiden Claim	5	Chelsey Keiser	54kg	Firm	97170	-	17.5L	7-7-9-8	$14	143	$41,807	$383	1. Dynamic Actress 2. Calla 3. Misspent
143 Day Spell
6th of 6	14/8/24	Thistledown	1106m	Maiden Speci	6	Chelsey Keiser	53.5kg	Fast	66420	-	12.25L	2-2-2	$4.30	-	$43,797	$876	1. Night Nurse 2. Slew Crown 3. Sip'n' Speed

Skylarose (5) 4624x2
Trainer: William D Cowans ()
Jockey: Yan Aviles
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $17,193
Win / Place: 0% / 40%

4 yo Dark Bay/Brown Filly

Sire: SKY MESA (USA)

Dam: PISTOL PACKIN ROSE (USA)

Dam's Sire: First Defence

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1673m

Gear Changes

blinker on.

Comments

Second-up. Comes off a 47-day let-up. First-up after nine months 2nd in a small field at Belterra Park on May 30 over 1673m, 1.5 len behind Don't Worry carrying 56.5kg at $4.10. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Ellis Park on July 13 2024 over 1609m, 8 len behind Playback carrying 53.5kg at $17.58.

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	30/5/25	Belterra Park	1673m	Maiden Speci	1	Luis H. Colon	57kg	Sloppy	105550	-	1.5L	2-2-2-2	$4.10	248	$26,157	$5,232	1. Don't Worry 2. Skylarose 3. Fall In Love
248 Day Spell
4th of 5	24/9/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis	1709m	Maiden Speci	3	Emmanuel Esquivel	54.5kg	Good	107900	-	13L	2-3-3-4	$7.00	18	$50,824	$3,050	1. Nippy Star 2. Redo 3. Mischief Lily
2nd of 7	6/9/24	Belterra Park	1609m	Maiden Speci	5	Charle Oliveros	54.5kg	Firm	99210	-	1.5L	1-5-5-5	$4.60	55	$26,524	$5,305	1. Bric A Brac 2. Skylarose 3. Elle's Dancer
55 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 12	13/7/24	Ellis Park	1609m	Maiden Speci	7	Rafael Bejarano	53.5kg	Fast	98730	-	8.75L	7-8-10-9	$18	44	$115,308	$964	1. Playback 2. Churning Berni 3. Baby Avery
44 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 8	30/5/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis	1106m	Maiden Speci	6	Emmanuel Esquivel	55kg	Fast	64680	-	4.75L	6-6-6	$8.10	-	$52,844	$2,642	1. Home Game 2. Ella Elizabeth 3. Vino In Florence