Thistledown Race 4

Mdn Claiming

Stake: -

PROUD WORDS (7) Resuming after a break. Underperformed when 6th last start at the track. Capable of bouncing back. Will be positive in the run early. Can get the job done . AIR SAHARA (6) Didn't threaten when 4th last start at this venue. Giving another chance here. Luis Antonio Gonzalez and Kim A Puhl have a high strike rate together. Must be considered. VADORA (1) Backs up quickly. Weakened under pressure when 6th last run at this venue. Has the ability to turn things around and gets a favourable draw. Coming back in trip. Has to be included. CHARISMA IN MOTION (4) Close to claiming the win last time at this venue. Has a nice turn of foot. Should be competitive in this race at a bit of odds.

Distance: 1207m
Track:
Weather: -
Surface: Dirt
Class: 3U, MAIDEN CLAIMING, MCL, TB

Vadora (1) 767X56
Trainer: Kim A. Puhl()
Jockey: Jefferson Skerrett (a3.2)
Weight: 51kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: Yoshida

Dam: Amadora

Dam's Sire: Goldencents

Stats

Career

5: 0-0-0

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

2: 0-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Heavy

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

4: 0-0-0

Firm

4: 0-0-0

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

1207m - 1609m

Comments

On a short back up. Started $16.00 and lost ground in the run home when 6th last run around here. Has the ability to turn things around. Large claim helps. 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
6th of 7	17/8/26	Thistledown	1609m	MDN Special	6	Luis Antonio Gonzalez	54kg	FT		-	17.8L	3-3-4	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Gaga's Girl 2. Tiz Magnificent 3. Wujood
5th of 7	21/7/26	Thistledown	1207m	MDN Special	3	Luis Antonio Gonzalez	54kg	MY		-	10.5L	7-7	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Zoom Zoom Ayla 2. Johanna's Life 3. Tiz Magnificent
7th of 10	14/2/26	Turfway Park	1609m	MDN Claiming	8	Gabriel Saez	53.5kg	FT		-	15.3L	8-7-7	$8.00	-	$0	-	1. Nan O'hara 2. Lil' Hottie 3. Secret Flame
6th of 12	17/12/25	Turfway Park	1609m	MDN Claiming	10	Danny Sheehy	54.5kg	FT		-	11.8L	7-7-7	$9.00	-	$0	-	1. Spastic Bid 2. Lady Faye 3. Sweet Magnolia
7th of 11	5/11/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis	1609m	MDN Claiming	3	Jane Elliott	54.5kg	FM		-	10.6L	4-3-4	$7.00	-	$0	-	1. Venus D'oro 2. Stay Beautiful 3. Royal Reign

Lucky Lil Kiss (2) 8X557X
Trainer: Johanna Urieta()
Jockey: Jerome J. Innis
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

4 yo Bay Filly

Sire: Breaking Lucky

Dam: Gimme A Lil Kiss

Dam's Sire: Kiss The Kid

Stats

Career

4: 0-0-0

Distance

2: 0-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Good

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

3: 0-0-0

Firm

3: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1408m

Comments

First up from a break. Odds of $43.00 and disappointing display when 7th last time at Tampa Bay Downs but has a positive draw. Change in trainer. Much prefer the look of others in this race.

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
7th of 7	15/3/26	Tampa Bay Downs	1207m	MDN Claiming	2	Sara Hess	55.5kg	FT		-	22L	7-7	$51	-	$0	-	1. Blazing Affair 2. Nifty's Spirit 3. Ms. Aventina
5th of 7	28/2/26	Tampa Bay Downs	1408m	MDN Claiming	4	Sara Hess	55.5kg	GD		-	22.8L	7-6	$29	-	$0	-	1. Bit Of Frost 2. Maggies Brew 3. Con Cautela
5th of 8	8/2/26	Tampa Bay Downs	1207m	MDN Claiming	8	Sara Hess	55.5kg	FT		-	22.3L	6-6	$61	-	$0	-	1. Magala 2. Blazing Affair 3. Bit Of Frost
8th of 9	31/10/25	Gulfstream Park	1006m	MDN Special	4	Luis Fuenmayor	48.299999952316284kg	FM		-	11.8L	9-8	$41	-	$0	-	1. Sod Siren 2. Motown Diva 3. City Minute

Lady Sweet (3) 455
Trainer: Ivan Vazquez()
Jockey: Mckenna Anderson
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Chestnut Filly

Sire: Tunwoo

Dam: Sweet Talkin Lady

Dam's Sire: Colony Light

Stats

Career

3: 0-0-0

Distance

2: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Track

3: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Heavy

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

3: 0-0-0

Firm

2: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 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 - 1207m

Comments

Started at $5.00 and made ground when closing off to finish 5th last time at the track. Will be a tough ask.

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 6	9/7/26	Thistledown	1207m	MDN Claiming	5	Mckenna Anderson	54.5kg	FT		-	8.3L	6-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. No Indulgence 2. Gamay 3. Spill The Deets
5th of 7	17/6/26	Thistledown	1106m	MDN Special	6	Brandon Leonardo Tapara	54kg	FT		-	11.8L	6-6	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Roughnthepassenger 2. Candy Sprinkles 3. Johanna's Life
4th of 6	6/5/26	Thistledown	1207m	MDN Claiming	4	David J Haldar	54kg	MY		-	18.8L	6-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Tia Lupe 2. Shaunnasaprilfool 3. Jenn Sweet Jenn

Charisma In Motion (4) 00X2
Trainer: Candace M. Huffman()
Jockey: Mauro Cedillo
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 33%

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: Runhappy

Dam: Blitz And Glamour

Dam's Sire: Awesome Again

Stats

Career

3: 0-1-0

Distance

2: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-1-0

Track

1: 0-1-0

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

Dirt

3: 0-1-0

Firm

3: 0-1-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-1-0

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m

Comments

Competed in a tight contest last time at this track. Might take a while to wind up but should be hitting top gear in the straight. Definite claims.

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
2nd of 6	30/7/26	Thistledown	1207m	MDN Claiming	4	Mauro Cedillo	54.5kg	FT		-	0.1L	2-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Cookie Time 2. Charisma In Motion 3. Martinez Mojo
11th of 12	17/1/26	Turfway Park	1207m	MDN Claiming	10	Danny Sheehy	54.5kg	FT		-	34.3L	9-8	$34	-	$0	-	1. Bend My Ear 2. Bective Abbey 3. Grab My Tab
12th of 12	27/12/25	Turfway Park	1308m	MDN Claiming	5	Dylan Machado	54kg	FT		-	23.1L	11-11	$7.50	-	$0	-	1. Run Mama Run 2. Little Value Added 3. Campaign Mischief

Gone A Lil West (5) 57X706X
Trainer: Johanna Urieta()
Jockey: Deshawn L. Parker
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Bahamian Squall

Dam: Gimme A Lil Kiss

Dam's Sire: Kiss The Kid

Stats

Career

5: 0-0-0

Distance

3: 0-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

4: 0-0-0

Firm

5: 0-0-0

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

1207m

Comments

First run back after a break. Started at $53.00 and only fair when 6th last run at Tampa Bay Downs. Coming to a new trainer. Hard to see it being good enough.

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
6th of 7	15/3/26	Tampa Bay Downs	1207m	MDN Claiming	4	Kleiner A Mejias	48.299999952316284kg	FT		-	18.8L	6-6	$61	-	$0	-	1. Blazing Affair 2. Nifty's Spirit 3. Ms. Aventina
10th of 10	20/2/26	Tampa Bay Downs	1609m	MDN Claiming	9	Jorge Panaijo	55kg	FM		-	22.4L	8-7-10	$61	-	$0	-	1. D'argento Bolt 2. Too Much Fun 3. Stormey Monday
7th of 8	8/2/26	Tampa Bay Downs	1207m	MDN Claiming	7	Marvin Fernandez	46.5kg	FT		-	27.5L	8-8	$61	-	$0	-	1. Magala 2. Blazing Affair 3. Bit Of Frost
7th of 8	26/10/25	Gulfstream Park	1006m	MDN Claiming	1	Jonathan J Gonzales	56kg	FT		-	18.5L	7-8	$41	-	$0	-	1. Snitch Dorada 2. Caprichosainfront 3. Money Battle
5th of 6	13/9/25	Gulfstream Park	1207m	MDN Special	6	Heriberto Figueroa	56kg	FT		-	32L	4-5	$21	-	$0	-	1. Dominant Diva 2. Queen Mckinzie 3. Souffle On Fire

Air Sahara (6) 8556X26544
Trainer: Kim A. Puhl()
Jockey: Luis Antonio Gonzalez
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 11%

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: Sahara Sky

Dam: Air Ellie

Dam's Sire: Langfuhr

Stats

Career

9: 0-1-0

Distance

2: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Good

1: 0-0-0

Heavy

1: 0-0-0

Synthetic

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

9: 0-1-0

Firm

6: 0-1-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-0

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

1106m - 1207m

Comments

Odds of $5.50 and couldn't stay in touch when 4th last start here. Giving another chance here. Should jump out and bowl along. 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
4th of 6	30/7/26	Thistledown	1207m	MDN Claiming	6	Luis Antonio Gonzalez	54kg	FT		-	0.9L	3-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Cookie Time 2. Charisma In Motion 3. Martinez Mojo
4th of 11	4/7/26	Horseshoe Indianapolis	1106m	MDN Claiming	1	Alberto Burgos	54.5kg	FT		-	4L	2-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Appeazing 2. Onelilconquest 3. Innisfree Prayer
5th of 9	25/5/26	Horseshoe Indianapolis	1106m	MDN Claiming	5	Jose Ramos Gutierrez	49.700000047683716kg	FT		-	9.8L	2-4	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. I'malittlethirsty 2. Innisfree Prayer 3. Sassy Julia
6th of 7	6/5/26	Horseshoe Indianapolis	1207m	MDN Claiming	4	Jose Ramos Gutierrez	49.700000047683716kg	GD		-	8L	5-6	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Band Band 2. Nancy's Kitten 3. Sassy Julia
2nd of 7	22/4/26	Horseshoe Indianapolis	1106m	MDN Claiming	6	Jose Ramos Gutierrez	49.700000047683716kg	FT		-	4.5L	3-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Timeless Justice 2. Air Sahara 3. Band Band
6th of 7	10/11/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis	1106m	MDN Special	3	Joseph D Ramos	54.5kg	SY		-	15.3L	5-6	$41	-	$0	-	1. Bebecita 2. Party In The Club 3. Justiceontherail

Proud Words (7) 4525242556
Trainer: Richard Zielinski()
Jockey: Noel Vigil
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 42%

4 yo Bay Filly

Sire: Thousand Words

Dam: Free And Proud

Dam's Sire: Algorithms

Stats

Career

14: 0-5-1

Distance

3: 0-2-0

Track

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-1

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Good

2: 0-1-0

Synthetic

1: 0-1-0

Dirt

13: 0-5-1

Firm

11: 0-3-1

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1106m - 1710m

Comments

First run back from a break. Jumped at $11.00 and below par when 6th last start around here. Capable of bouncing back. Should be going forward early. Winning 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
6th of 7	17/6/26	Thistledown	1106m	MDN Special	1	Victor R Fernandez	56kg	FT		-	13.8L	7-7	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Roughnthepassenger 2. Candy Sprinkles 3. Johanna's Life
5th of 7	30/4/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	1408m	MDN Special	7	Anthony Mawing	57kg	FT		-	3L	3-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Amendment 2. Lilys Back 3. Redheadedstepchild
5th of 8	9/4/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	1308m	MDN Special	8	Reshawn Latchman	57kg	FT		-	16.3L	6-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Belle Ofthe Wood 2. Amendment 3. Zeta Jones
2nd of 5	12/3/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	1710m	MDN Special	1	Reshawn Latchman	57kg	GD		-	7.5L	1-1-1	$2.60	-	$0	-	1. Caprichosainfront 2. Proud Words 3. Party Queen
4th of 6	25/2/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	1308m	MDN Special	6	Gerald Almodovar	57kg	FT		-	11L	5-5	$5.50	-	$0	-	1. Princess Blame 2. Zeta Jones 3. Stella's Candy
2nd of 10	5/2/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	1408m	MDN Special	7	Gerald Almodovar	57kg	FT		-	0.1L	3-2	$34	-	$0	-	1. Langleyswaterfall 2. Proud Words 3. Ineedyoubabe

Chidera (8) 67534
Trainer: Donaciano Gonzalez()
Jockey: Alexander Chavez
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 20%

3 yo Chestnut Filly

Sire: Catholic Boy

Dam: Camou

Dam's Sire: War Front

Stats

Career

5: 0-0-1

Distance

2: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

3: 0-0-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-1

Heavy

2: 0-0-0

Dirt

5: 0-0-1

Firm

3: 0-0-1

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

1106m - 1207m

Comments

First up after a break. Odds of $16.00 and average effort when 4th last time here. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Racing for a new trainer. Definite claims for punters.

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	25/6/26	Thistledown	1207m	MDN Claiming	1	Anthony Rodriguez	54kg	FT		-	16.5L	4-4	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Yalorde 2. Spill The Deets 3. Veri Collected
3rd of 4	21/5/26	Thistledown	1106m	MDN Claiming	1	Anthony Rodriguez	54kg	FT		-	21.3L	3-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Jenn Sweet Jenn 2. Veri Collected 3. Chidera
5th of 6	22/4/26	Thistledown	1106m	MDN Special	4	David J Haldar	54kg	FT		-	25.3L	5-6	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Taqdeer 2. Roughnthepassenger 3. Lady Midshipman
7th of 7	23/3/26	Mahoning Valley	1106m	MDN Special	7	Fernando Salazar Becerra	55.5kg	MY		-	30L	6-7	$21	-	$0	-	1. Al Mustaneera 2. She Grins 3. High Dollar Dolly
6th of 6	3/3/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	MDN Special	5	Chelsey Keiser	53.5kg	MY		-	28L	5-5	$10	-	$0	-	1. This One's For Us 2. Betty Who 3. Nachthexen

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