Presque Isle Downs Race 3

Claiming

Stake: -

SHY DA RUNNER (2) Tailed off to finish 5th last time at this track. Capable of bouncing back and has a good draw. Has shown early pace in races to date. Sure to be competitive and must include. GOLDEN CANDY (4) Improved to place when 2nd last run here but up against a higher level of opposition. First start for a new trainer. Has genuine claims in this race. VALENTINE BUG (1) Resuming after a break. Tidy effort when 3rd last run at this track and drawn well. Competing in a higher grade. A win wouldn't surprise. REELED IN (3) Struggled when 5th last start around here but facing a weaker grade. Jockey Gaddiel A Martinez and trainer Randall R Russell deserve serious attention. Include in chances.

Distance: 1207m
Track:
Weather: -
Surface: AllWeather
Class: 3U, CLAIMING, CLM, TB

Valentine Bug (1) 1243165X73
Trainer: Jay P. Bernardini()
Jockey: Alex Gonzalez
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 19% / 53%

9 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Dramedy

Dam: Nightfury

Dam's Sire: Kitalpha

Stats

Career

62: 12-7-14

Distance

17: 3-4-3

Trk/Dst

12: 3-4-3

Track

36: 10-6-8

1st Up

7: 2-0-1

2nd Up

6: 1-0-3

3rd Up

5: 1-2-0

4th Up

4: 0-1-1

Turf

9: 1-1-3

Good

6: 1-0-0

Dirt

48: 11-6-11

Firm

55: 11-7-14

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-1

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

First up after a break. Came in 3rd last run around here and has drawn to do little work. Up against a more competitive field. Genuine 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
3rd of 5	17/6/26	Presque Isle Downs	1207m	Allowance Op	5	Alex Gonzalez	56kg	FT		-	1.6L	3-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Shakin It Up Larry 2. Hector 3. Valentine Bug
7th of 9	7/6/26	Mountaineer Park	1609m	3U	1	Charle Oliveros	54.5kg	FAST		-	7.7L	8-8-9	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. General Mathis 2. Old Flag 3. Some R Blessed
5th of 6	3/11/25	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Claiming 94	1	Luis A Rodriguez Castro	56kg	FT		-	10.3L	4-6	$6.50	-	$0	-	1. Colonel Vargo 2. Doctor Wu 3. Ernie's Martini
6th of 6	8/10/25	Presque Isle Downs	1609m	Allowance Op	5	Addiel J Ayala	56kg	FT		-	3.7L	4-3-3	$2.90	-	$0	-	1. Hector 2. Goose Hunter 3. Mackenzie's Novva
1st of 6	29/9/25	Presque Isle Downs	1207m	Allowance Op	1	Addiel J Ayala	56kg	FT		-	0.1L	3-4	$8.00	-	$0	-	1. Valentine Bug 2. Tarsus Warrior 3. Thorn Of Hearts
3rd of 5	22/9/25	Presque Isle Downs	1308m	Starter Opti	5	Brandon Leonardo Tapara	56kg	FT		-	1.1L	2-2	$9.00	-	$0	-	1. Snowname 2. Top Recruit 3. Valentine Bug

Shy Da Runner (2) 4125X11225
Trainer: Murray L. Rojas()
Jockey: Martina Rojas
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 20% / 48%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Competitive Edge

Dam: Unimagineable

Dam's Sire: Twirling Candy

Stats

Career

35: 7-7-3

Distance

17: 4-6-1

Trk/Dst

10: 3-5-0

Track

22: 6-6-1

1st Up

4: 1-0-2

2nd Up

3: 1-1-0

3rd Up

3: 0-1-0

4th Up

3: 0-1-0

Turf

3: 0-0-1

Good

1: 0-0-0

Synthetic

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

32: 7-7-2

Firm

33: 7-7-3

Jockey Stats

Horse

3: 0-3-0

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

1006m - 1207m

Comments

At $5.00 couldn't maintain the pace when 5th last time here. Capable of bouncing back and will try to take advantage of the draw. Likely to be well placed early. Holds a major chance.

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
5th of 5	4/8/26	Presque Isle Downs	1006m	Starter Opti	4	Charlie Marquez	56kg	FT		-	13L	4-4	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Straightoutadutton 2. Irish Victory 3. Call Me Later
2nd of 8	13/7/26	Presque Isle Downs	1207m	Allowance Op	2	Martina Rojas	56kg	FT		-	2.5L	2-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Shadow Factor 2. Shy Da Runner 3. Where You Was
2nd of 5	6/7/26	Presque Isle Downs	1207m	Claiming 80	5	Martina Rojas	56kg	FT		-	0.8L	1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Outhustle 2. Shy Da Runner 3. Enjoy The Music
1st of 5	9/6/26	Presque Isle Downs	1207m	Claiming 76	1	Angel R Rodriguez	56.5kg	FT		-	1.3L	1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Shy Da Runner 2. Showdown King 3. Grand Morning
1st of 7	18/5/26	Presque Isle Downs	1106m	Claiming 76	1	Edwin Gonzalez	56kg	FT		-	3.8L	2-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Shy Da Runner 2. Lieutenant Stan 3. Goose Hunter
5th of 8	5/11/25	Penn National	1207m	Claiming 89	1	Angel R Rodriguez	56kg	FT		-	14.5L	1-1	$3.90	-	$0	-	1. Shakin Loose 2. Kaz Sweet Heist 3. Boss Holiday

Reeled In (3) 4141X24555
Trainer: Randall R. Russell()
Jockey: Gaddiel A. Martinez
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 16% / 44%

6 yo BBR Gelding

Sire: Dialed In

Dam: Gracie's Way

Dam's Sire: Giant's Causeway

Stats

Career

25: 4-4-3

Distance

18: 3-2-3

Trk/Dst

14: 3-2-3

Track

18: 4-2-3

1st Up

7: 1-2-0

2nd Up

5: 0-1-1

3rd Up

5: 1-0-1

4th Up

3: 1-0-0

Turf

2: 0-2-0

Good

1: 0-1-0

Dirt

23: 4-2-3

Firm

24: 4-3-3

Jockey Stats

Horse

7: 1-1-0

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 - 1308m

Comments

Started at $11.00 and tailed off when 5th last start around here but lining up against easier rivals. Will be around the mark at good odds.

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
5th of 5	11/8/26	Presque Isle Downs	1207m	Starter Opti	5	Gaddiel A Martinez	56kg	FT		-	5L	5-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Outhustle 2. Fadethenoise 3. Goodie Goomer
5th of 5	29/7/26	Presque Isle Downs	1308m	Starter Opti	5	Gaddiel A Martinez	56kg	FT		-	8.3L	5-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Top Recruit 2. Jimmy The Hat 3. Where You Was
5th of 8	13/7/26	Presque Isle Downs	1207m	Allowance Op	4	Gaddiel A Martinez	56kg	FT		-	6.3L	8-7	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Shadow Factor 2. Shy Da Runner 3. Where You Was
4th of 5	17/6/26	Presque Isle Downs	1207m	Allowance Op	4	Gaddiel A Martinez	56kg	FT		-	2.6L	4-4	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Shakin It Up Larry 2. Hector 3. Valentine Bug
2nd of 5	1/6/26	Presque Isle Downs	1207m	Allowance Op	5	Gaddiel A Martinez	56kg	FT		-	0.5L	3-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Hector 2. Reeled In 3. Shakin It Up Larry
1st of 6	9/10/25	Presque Isle Downs	1308m	Claiming 89	4	Gaddiel A Martinez	56kg	FT		-	0.5L	6-5	$13	-	$0	-	1. Reeled In 2. Point Liam 3. Outhustle

Golden Candy (4) 881X364372
Trainer: Moises Valdez()
Jockey: Walber Alencar
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 23% / 65%

9 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Goldencents

Dam: Be My Candy

Dam's Sire: Candy Ride

Stats

Career

64: 15-15-12

Distance

31: 6-7-7

Trk/Dst

3: 0-1-0

Track

3: 0-1-0

1st Up

7: 2-1-3

2nd Up

4: 1-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-1-1

4th Up

2: 0-0-1

Turf

3: 0-1-1

Good

5: 2-0-2

Heavy

5: 1-2-2

Synthetic

3: 0-1-2

Dirt

59: 15-14-11

Firm

50: 12-12-6

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

1006m - 1207m

Comments

Ran home into 2nd last run at this venue but facing formidable rivals. Change in trainer. Capable contender and should be in the finish.

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 8	3/8/26	Presque Isle Downs	1207m	Claiming 82	3	Miguel L Martinez	56.5kg	FT		-	0.5L	4-4	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Summerfest 2. Golden Candy 3. He's On The Fly
7th of 8	13/7/26	Presque Isle Downs	1207m	Allowance Op	7	Francisco Garcia	56kg	FT		-	8.9L	3-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Shadow Factor 2. Shy Da Runner 3. Where You Was
3rd of 8	28/6/26	Mountaineer Park	1006m	Allowance 91	6	Francisco Garcia	55.5kg	MY		-	3.3L	6-6	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Midnight Show 2. Mac Daddy 3. Golden Candy
4th of 5	1/6/26	Presque Isle Downs	1207m	Allowance Op	2	Angel I Diaz	56kg	FT		-	0.9L	1-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Hector 2. Reeled In 3. Shakin It Up Larry
6th of 7	4/5/26	Mountaineer Park	1207m	Ratings Hand	4	Miguel L Martinez	56kg	FT		-	9.3L	3-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Breezer 2. Prince Prancealot 3. Priority Lane
3rd of 7	26/4/26	Mountaineer Park	1207m	3U	7	Miguel L Martinez	54.5kg	FAST		-	4.5L	1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Stomping Moon 2. The Doorman 3. Golden Candy

Keystone Hank (5) 45277X5726
Trainer: Justin R. Morrell()
Jockey: Addiel J. Ayala
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 10% / 41%

7 yo Grey Gelding

Sire: Cozar

Dam: Turkocraft

Dam's Sire: Crafty Friend

Stats

Career

39: 4-6-6

Distance

28: 4-4-3

Trk/Dst

25: 4-4-3

Track

36: 4-6-6

1st Up

5: 0-1-0

2nd Up

4: 1-1-0

3rd Up

4: 0-1-0

4th Up

3: 0-0-2

Good

3: 0-1-0

Synthetic

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

39: 4-6-6

Firm

35: 4-5-6

Jockey Stats

Horse

3: 0-0-0

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

1106m - 1674m

Comments

Average effort when 6th last start at this venue and challenged by more formidable competitors. Should be swooping on the field late. Back to a shorter trip. Cannot have.

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 9	29/7/26	Presque Isle Downs	1674m	Claiming 81	4	Addiel J Ayala	56kg	FT		-	3.9L	9-9-9	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Driftwood 2. Maynard 3. Marsac
2nd of 6	29/6/26	Presque Isle Downs	1673m	3U	4	Gaddiel A Martinez	56kg	FAST		-	8L	6-6-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. R Admiral 2. Keystone Hank 3. Tommy Bee
7th of 8	1/6/26	Presque Isle Downs	1207m	Claiming 70	6	Gaddiel A Martinez	56kg	FT		-	5.6L	5-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Leonard's Legacy 2. Good On Ya 3. Country Ruckus
5th of 7	18/5/26	Presque Isle Downs	1106m	Claiming 76	3	Gaddiel A Martinez	56kg	FT		-	8.8L	6-6	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Shy Da Runner 2. Lieutenant Stan 3. Goose Hunter
7th of 9	21/10/25	Presque Isle Downs	1207m	Claiming 84	7	Pablo Morales	56kg	FT		-	9.9L	8-8	$17	-	$0	-	1. Cheers For Kitten 2. Summerfest 3. Danefield
7th of 8	2/10/25	Presque Isle Downs	1207m	Claiming 83	7	Antonio A Gallardo	56.5kg	FT		-	5.4L	7-8	$10	-	$0	-	1. Shy Da Runner 2. Bear Creek 3. Summerfest

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