Thistledown 19 August 2026
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17:50 Thistledown (USA) (3YO plus)
Race 1 - Claiming
Winner $10,458 - 8 ran
He has won three times from 5f to 6f. Third of 8 behind Daddy Justify beaten 2 1/2l at 9-1 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f last month. Has C&D wins but inconsistent lately
He has won three times from 5f to 6f. Third of 8 behind Daddy Justify beaten 2 1/2l at 9-1 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f last month. Has C&D wins but inconsistent lately
He has won three times from 5f to 6f. Third of 8 behind Daddy Justify beaten 2 1/2l at 9-1 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f last month. Has C&D wins but inconsistent lately
2 Simply Valid 23
b g Flat Out - Valid Lilly (Valid Expectations)
Has won eight races from 5f to 7f. Finished 2 3/4l behind Daddy Justify when fourth of 8 at 7-5fav on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f last month. Strong C&D record despite recent setback
Has won eight races from 5f to 7f. Finished 2 3/4l behind Daddy Justify when fourth of 8 at 7-5fav on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f last month. Strong C&D record despite recent setback
Has won eight races from 5f to 7f. Finished 2 3/4l behind Daddy Justify when fourth of 8 at 7-5fav on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f last month. Strong C&D record despite recent setback
He has won three times at 5f. Finished 4 1/2l behind Time To Rock when fifth of 7 at 9-4 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 4f (good) in June. Dropping in class after recent wins
He has won three times at 5f. Finished 4 1/2l behind Time To Rock when fifth of 7 at 9-4 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 4f (good) in June. Dropping in class after recent wins
He has won three times at 5f. Finished 4 1/2l behind Time To Rock when fifth of 7 at 9-4 on his latest outing at Charles Town over 4f (good) in June. Dropping in class after recent wins
Winner of five races from 6f to 1m. Finished 3l behind Daddy Justify when fifth of 8 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f last month. Capable of placing but lacks winning form
Winner of five races from 6f to 1m. Finished 3l behind Daddy Justify when fifth of 8 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f last month. Capable of placing but lacks winning form
Winner of five races from 6f to 1m. Finished 3l behind Daddy Justify when fifth of 8 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f last month. Capable of placing but lacks winning form
He has won four times from 5f to 6f. Beaten 9l behind Daddy Justify at 13-2 when last of 8 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f last month. Difficult to recommend on current form
He has won four times from 5f to 6f. Beaten 9l behind Daddy Justify at 13-2 when last of 8 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f last month. Difficult to recommend on current form
He has won four times from 5f to 6f. Beaten 9l behind Daddy Justify at 13-2 when last of 8 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f last month. Difficult to recommend on current form
He has won four times from 5f to 1m. Beaten 6l behind St. Louie Louie at 12-1 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 1m earlier this month. Could improve with C&D experience
He has won four times from 5f to 1m. Beaten 6l behind St. Louie Louie at 12-1 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 1m earlier this month. Could improve with C&D experience
He has won four times from 5f to 1m. Beaten 6l behind St. Louie Louie at 12-1 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 1m earlier this month. Could improve with C&D experience
Has won 13 races from 5f to 1m. Third of 7 behind Strike Appeal beaten 4 1/2l at 11-1 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 1m last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Richard Rettele. Worthy of consideration with good record
Has won 13 races from 5f to 1m. Third of 7 behind Strike Appeal beaten 4 1/2l at 11-1 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 1m last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Richard Rettele. Worthy of consideration with good record
Has won 13 races from 5f to 1m. Third of 7 behind Strike Appeal beaten 4 1/2l at 11-1 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 1m last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Richard Rettele. Worthy of consideration with good record
He has won four times from 5f to 6f. Won on his latest outing when 4-5fav at Thistledown over 5f earlier this month, beating Bella Future by 3/4l. Recent winner with strong chance
He has won four times from 5f to 6f. Won on his latest outing when 4-5fav at Thistledown over 5f earlier this month, beating Bella Future by 3/4l. Recent winner with strong chance
He has won four times from 5f to 6f. Won on his latest outing when 4-5fav at Thistledown over 5f earlier this month, beating Bella Future by 3/4l. Recent winner with strong chance
Forecast: 8/5 Iceberg Slim , 4/1 Simply Valid , 5/1 Big Prankster , 6/1 Classic Richie , 8/1 Aye Aye Sir , 8/1 Star Entertainer , 10/1 Quarantino , 12/1 Don't Stop
Last Updated: 20 Aug 2026 03:16:40
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ICEBERG SLIM drops in class after winning twice in allowance company and could prove hard to beat despite his disappointing effort the last time out. Simply Valid and Big Prankster also merit consideration.
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Simply Valid
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18:20 Thistledown (USA) (3YO plus)
Race 2 - Allowance
Winner $17,640 - 6 ran
She has won four times from 5f to 6f. Third of 7 behind Miesha beaten 3l at 5-1 on her latest outing at Thistledown over 6f last month. Strong course record suggests good chance
She has won four times from 5f to 6f. Third of 7 behind Miesha beaten 3l at 5-1 on her latest outing at Thistledown over 6f last month. Strong course record suggests good chance
She has won four times from 5f to 6f. Third of 7 behind Miesha beaten 3l at 5-1 on her latest outing at Thistledown over 6f last month. Strong course record suggests good chance
Winner of five races from 5f to 1m. Beaten 3l by Hidden Recipe when second of 5 at 6-4 on her latest outing at Belterra Park over 1m last month. Capable of better in this class
Winner of five races from 5f to 1m. Beaten 3l by Hidden Recipe when second of 5 at 6-4 on her latest outing at Belterra Park over 1m last month. Capable of better in this class
Winner of five races from 5f to 1m. Beaten 3l by Hidden Recipe when second of 5 at 6-4 on her latest outing at Belterra Park over 1m last month. Capable of better in this class
Winner of five races from 5f to 6f. Beaten 12l behind Awesomesauce at 14-1 when 9th of 11 on her latest outing at Belterra Park over 1m (good) last month. Could benefit from class drop
Winner of five races from 5f to 6f. Beaten 12l behind Awesomesauce at 14-1 when 9th of 11 on her latest outing at Belterra Park over 1m (good) last month. Could benefit from class drop
Winner of five races from 5f to 6f. Beaten 12l behind Awesomesauce at 14-1 when 9th of 11 on her latest outing at Belterra Park over 1m (good) last month. Could benefit from class drop
She has won four times from 5f to 6f. Beaten 10l behind Miesha at 15-1 when last of 7 on her latest outing at Thistledown over 6f last month. Difficult to recommend on recent form
She has won four times from 5f to 6f. Beaten 10l behind Miesha at 15-1 when last of 7 on her latest outing at Thistledown over 6f last month. Difficult to recommend on recent form
She has won four times from 5f to 6f. Beaten 10l behind Miesha at 15-1 when last of 7 on her latest outing at Thistledown over 6f last month. Difficult to recommend on recent form
Non Runner
Winner of five races from 5f to 1m. A winner at 18-5 at Thistledown over 6f on her latest outing last month, beating Kerri's Miracle by 5l. Has winning momentum and C&D experience
Winner of five races from 5f to 1m. A winner at 18-5 at Thistledown over 6f on her latest outing last month, beating Kerri's Miracle by 5l. Has winning momentum and C&D experience
Winner of five races from 5f to 1m. A winner at 18-5 at Thistledown over 6f on her latest outing last month, beating Kerri's Miracle by 5l. Has winning momentum and C&D experience
She has won four times from 6f to 1m. Beaten behind Candlelight Hours at 22-1 when seventh of 9 on her latest outing at Thistledown over 1m 1f earlier this month. Recent wins make her worthy contender
She has won four times from 6f to 1m. Beaten behind Candlelight Hours at 22-1 when seventh of 9 on her latest outing at Thistledown over 1m 1f earlier this month. Recent wins make her worthy contender
She has won four times from 6f to 1m. Beaten behind Candlelight Hours at 22-1 when seventh of 9 on her latest outing at Thistledown over 1m 1f earlier this month. Recent wins make her worthy contender
She has won four times from 5f to 6f. Beaten 10l behind Awesomesauce at 22-1 when eighth of 11 on her latest outing at Belterra Park over 1m (good) last month. Likely to find this level more suitable
She has won four times from 5f to 6f. Beaten 10l behind Awesomesauce at 22-1 when eighth of 11 on her latest outing at Belterra Park over 1m (good) last month. Likely to find this level more suitable
She has won four times from 5f to 6f. Beaten 10l behind Awesomesauce at 22-1 when eighth of 11 on her latest outing at Belterra Park over 1m (good) last month. Likely to find this level more suitable
Non Runner
A winner at 6f. Finished 7l behind Unfaithful Rose when sixth of 8 at 10-1 on her latest outing at Ellis Park over 6f last month. Hard to assess with limited wins
A winner at 6f. Finished 7l behind Unfaithful Rose when sixth of 8 at 10-1 on her latest outing at Ellis Park over 6f last month. Hard to assess with limited wins
A winner at 6f. Finished 7l behind Unfaithful Rose when sixth of 8 at 10-1 on her latest outing at Ellis Park over 6f last month. Hard to assess with limited wins
Forecast: 3/1 Parlay , 7/2 Bamtwentyklater , 4/1 Goosebumps , 5/1 Lil Bit , 6/1 Striking Lady , 8/1 Small Town Gossip , 8/1 Lo Bug , 12/1 Perfect Angel (Note: non-runners may affect prices)
Last Updated: 20 Aug 2026 03:16:32
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18:50 Thistledown (USA) (3YO plus)
Race 3 - Claiming
Winner $14,112 - 6 ran
Winner of six races from 6f to 1m. Third of 8 behind Feeling Easy beaten 3 1/2l at 3-1 on her latest outing at Thistledown over 6f earlier this month. Strong C&D record suggests good chance
Winner of six races from 6f to 1m. Third of 8 behind Feeling Easy beaten 3 1/2l at 3-1 on her latest outing at Thistledown over 6f earlier this month. Strong C&D record suggests good chance
Winner of six races from 6f to 1m. Third of 8 behind Feeling Easy beaten 3 1/2l at 3-1 on her latest outing at Thistledown over 6f earlier this month. Strong C&D record suggests good chance
Has won eight races from 5f to 1m. Beaten a neck by Amy's Star when second of 5 at 2-1 on her latest outing at Thistledown over 5f last month. Excellent C&D winner with solid claims
Has won eight races from 5f to 1m. Beaten a neck by Amy's Star when second of 5 at 2-1 on her latest outing at Thistledown over 5f last month. Excellent C&D winner with solid claims
Has won eight races from 5f to 1m. Beaten a neck by Amy's Star when second of 5 at 2-1 on her latest outing at Thistledown over 5f last month. Excellent C&D winner with solid claims
Winner of five races from 5f to 1m. A winner at 9-1 at Thistledown over 6f on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Holidays Army Brat by 1 1/4l. Recent winner with consistent placing
Winner of five races from 5f to 1m. A winner at 9-1 at Thistledown over 6f on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Holidays Army Brat by 1 1/4l. Recent winner with consistent placing
Winner of five races from 5f to 1m. A winner at 9-1 at Thistledown over 6f on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Holidays Army Brat by 1 1/4l. Recent winner with consistent placing
Has won eight races from 5f to 6f. Won on her latest outing when 6-5fav at Thistledown over 5f last month, beating Kettle Kiss by a neck. Impressive C&D record makes appeal
Has won eight races from 5f to 6f. Won on her latest outing when 6-5fav at Thistledown over 5f last month, beating Kettle Kiss by a neck. Impressive C&D record makes appeal
Has won eight races from 5f to 6f. Won on her latest outing when 6-5fav at Thistledown over 5f last month, beating Kettle Kiss by a neck. Impressive C&D record makes appeal
Winner of five races at 6f. Finished 1 1/2l behind Amy's Star when fourth of 5 at 4-1 on her latest outing at Thistledown over 5f last month. Difficult to fancy on recent efforts
Winner of five races at 6f. Finished 1 1/2l behind Amy's Star when fourth of 5 at 4-1 on her latest outing at Thistledown over 5f last month. Difficult to fancy on recent efforts
Winner of five races at 6f. Finished 1 1/2l behind Amy's Star when fourth of 5 at 4-1 on her latest outing at Thistledown over 5f last month. Difficult to fancy on recent efforts
Winner of six races from 6f to 1m. Third of 5 behind Amy's Star beaten 1/2l at 17-4 on her latest outing at Thistledown over 5f last month. Could bounce back after recent placing
Winner of six races from 6f to 1m. Third of 5 behind Amy's Star beaten 1/2l at 17-4 on her latest outing at Thistledown over 5f last month. Could bounce back after recent placing
Winner of six races from 6f to 1m. Third of 5 behind Amy's Star beaten 1/2l at 17-4 on her latest outing at Thistledown over 5f last month. Could bounce back after recent placing
Forecast: 2/1 Amy's Star , 3/1 Kettle Kiss , 4/1 Feeling Easy , 9/2 Mobil Memory , 6/1 Kat Trax , 6/1 Quick Rendezvous
Last Updated: 20 Aug 2026 03:16:32
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FEELING EASY won over C&D the last time out and could follow up despite stepping up in class. Amy's Star won narrowly last time and Quick Rendezvous also merits consideration.
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Feeling Easy
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Amy's Star
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19:20 Thistledown (USA) (3YO plus)
Race 4 - Claiming
Winner $13,798 - 6 ran
1 Fast And Friendly 8
ch g Vekoma - My Fast Friend (Friends Lake)
He has won three times at 6f. Beaten 3/4l by Counting On Clyde when second of 6 at 13-10fav on his latest outing at Thistledown over 5f earlier this month. Recent runner-up form suggests chances
He has won three times at 6f. Beaten 3/4l by Counting On Clyde when second of 6 at 13-10fav on his latest outing at Thistledown over 5f earlier this month. Recent runner-up form suggests chances
He has won three times at 6f. Beaten 3/4l by Counting On Clyde when second of 6 at 13-10fav on his latest outing at Thistledown over 5f earlier this month. Recent runner-up form suggests chances
Has won nine races from 5f to 6f. Finished 7l behind Magic Motown when fourth of 6 at 15-2 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f last month. Strong C&D record makes appeal
Has won nine races from 5f to 6f. Finished 7l behind Magic Motown when fourth of 6 at 15-2 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f last month. Strong C&D record makes appeal
Has won nine races from 5f to 6f. Finished 7l behind Magic Motown when fourth of 6 at 15-2 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f last month. Strong C&D record makes appeal
Has won nine races at 6f. Third of 6 behind Magic Motown beaten 6l at 11-2 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f last month. Consistent placer with winning ability
Has won nine races at 6f. Third of 6 behind Magic Motown beaten 6l at 11-2 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f last month. Consistent placer with winning ability
Has won nine races at 6f. Third of 6 behind Magic Motown beaten 6l at 11-2 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f last month. Consistent placer with winning ability
He has won four times from 5f to 6f. Beaten 1 1/2l by Magic Motown when second of 6 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f last month. Good recent form warrants respect
He has won four times from 5f to 6f. Beaten 1 1/2l by Magic Motown when second of 6 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f last month. Good recent form warrants respect
He has won four times from 5f to 6f. Beaten 1 1/2l by Magic Motown when second of 6 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f last month. Good recent form warrants respect
5 Hidden Ransom 23
dk g Ransom The Moon - Hidden Nile (Pioneerof the Nile)
Winner of five races from 5f to 6f. Beaten 19l behind Hidden Access at 17-4 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 1m last month. Inconsistent but capable on day
Winner of five races from 5f to 6f. Beaten 19l behind Hidden Access at 17-4 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 1m last month. Inconsistent but capable on day
Winner of five races from 5f to 6f. Beaten 19l behind Hidden Access at 17-4 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 1m last month. Inconsistent but capable on day
He has won three times from 5f to 6f. A winner at 14-5 at Belterra Park over 6f on his latest outing last month, beating Runaway Power by 4 1/2l. Last time winner drops in grade
He has won three times from 5f to 6f. A winner at 14-5 at Belterra Park over 6f on his latest outing last month, beating Runaway Power by 4 1/2l. Last time winner drops in grade
He has won three times from 5f to 6f. A winner at 14-5 at Belterra Park over 6f on his latest outing last month, beating Runaway Power by 4 1/2l. Last time winner drops in grade
Forecast: 9/5 Gone Wild , 5/2 Cannon Man , 4/1 Party Pooper , 9/2 Pecks Not Bad , 6/1 Hidden Ransom , 10/1 Fast And Friendly
Last Updated: 20 Aug 2026 03:16:33
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GONE WILD won impressively at Belterra Park the last time out and looks the one to beat dropping back to claiming company. Cannon Man and Pecks Not Bad also merit consideration.
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19:50 Thistledown (USA) (3YO plus)
Race 5 - Claiming
Winner $14,112 - 6 ran
He has won four times from 5f to 6f. Third of 5 behind Mr. Redlegs beaten 8l at 5-1 on his latest outing at Belterra Park over 6f in June. Has solid recent wins here
He has won four times from 5f to 6f. Third of 5 behind Mr. Redlegs beaten 8l at 5-1 on his latest outing at Belterra Park over 6f in June. Has solid recent wins here
He has won four times from 5f to 6f. Third of 5 behind Mr. Redlegs beaten 8l at 5-1 on his latest outing at Belterra Park over 6f in June. Has solid recent wins here
Winner of seven races from 6f to 1m. A winner at 13-5 at Thistledown over 6f on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Ollie's Folly by 2 1/4l. Won last time out at this venue
Winner of seven races from 6f to 1m. A winner at 13-5 at Thistledown over 6f on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Ollie's Folly by 2 1/4l. Won last time out at this venue
Winner of seven races from 6f to 1m. A winner at 13-5 at Thistledown over 6f on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Ollie's Folly by 2 1/4l. Won last time out at this venue
He has won four times from 5f to 6f. Beaten 19l behind Ronnis Second Wind at 60-1 when eighth of 10 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 1m in June. Could benefit from class drop
He has won four times from 5f to 6f. Beaten 19l behind Ronnis Second Wind at 60-1 when eighth of 10 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 1m in June. Could benefit from class drop
He has won four times from 5f to 6f. Beaten 19l behind Ronnis Second Wind at 60-1 when eighth of 10 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 1m in June. Could benefit from class drop
Winner of six races from 5f to 6f. Beaten a head by Mails Here when second of 8 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 5f last month. Unlikely to trouble the leaders
Winner of six races from 5f to 6f. Beaten a head by Mails Here when second of 8 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 5f last month. Unlikely to trouble the leaders
Winner of six races from 5f to 6f. Beaten a head by Mails Here when second of 8 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 5f last month. Unlikely to trouble the leaders
Has won eight races at 6f. Finished 6l behind Red Head Kid when fourth of 8 at 17-4 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f earlier this month. Capable of bouncing back quickly
Has won eight races at 6f. Finished 6l behind Red Head Kid when fourth of 8 at 17-4 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f earlier this month. Capable of bouncing back quickly
Has won eight races at 6f. Finished 6l behind Red Head Kid when fourth of 8 at 17-4 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f earlier this month. Capable of bouncing back quickly
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gr/ g Drill - Sweet Jody (Value Plus)
Has won nine races from 5f to 6f. Beaten 2 1/4l by Red Head Kid when second of 8 at 13-10fav on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f earlier this month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Ricardo Gonzalez. Strong contender with recent placing
Has won nine races from 5f to 6f. Beaten 2 1/4l by Red Head Kid when second of 8 at 13-10fav on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f earlier this month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Ricardo Gonzalez. Strong contender with recent placing
Has won nine races from 5f to 6f. Beaten 2 1/4l by Red Head Kid when second of 8 at 13-10fav on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f earlier this month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Ricardo Gonzalez. Strong contender with recent placing
Forecast: 2/1 Bumpkin , 5/2 Smokin Joe , 7/2 Red Head Kid , 9/2 Ollie's Folly , 6/1 Ilikethat , 10/1 Zakaria
Last Updated: 20 Aug 2026 03:16:40
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RED HEAD KID won impressively the last time out and looks the one to beat returning to this distance. Smokin Joe drops in class and Ollie's Folly was runner-up last time.
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20:20 Thistledown (USA) (3YO plus)
Race 6 - Claiming
Winner $11,278 - 6 ran
Successful twice at 6f. Beaten 8l behind Secret Caller at 15-1 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f earlier this month. Unlikely to trouble the leaders
Successful twice at 6f. Beaten 8l behind Secret Caller at 15-1 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f earlier this month. Unlikely to trouble the leaders
Successful twice at 6f. Beaten 8l behind Secret Caller at 15-1 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f earlier this month. Unlikely to trouble the leaders
Successful twice at 6f. Finished 7l behind Secret Caller when sixth of 8 at 25-1 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f earlier this month. Hard to make a case for
Successful twice at 6f. Finished 7l behind Secret Caller when sixth of 8 at 25-1 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f earlier this month. Hard to make a case for
Successful twice at 6f. Finished 7l behind Secret Caller when sixth of 8 at 25-1 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f earlier this month. Hard to make a case for
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ch g Da Big Hoss - Seeking A Sunrise (Seeking a Home)
Successful at 6f and 1m. Third of 9 behind P J's Boy beaten 10l at 16-1 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f last month. Capable of another good showing
Successful at 6f and 1m. Third of 9 behind P J's Boy beaten 10l at 16-1 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f last month. Capable of another good showing
Successful at 6f and 1m. Third of 9 behind P J's Boy beaten 10l at 16-1 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f last month. Capable of another good showing
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dk g Enticed - Pyrite Storm (Formal Dinner)
Successful twice at 6f. Beaten 18l behind Secret Caller at 17-10fav when last of 8 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f earlier this month. Could bounce back to winning ways
Successful twice at 6f. Beaten 18l behind Secret Caller at 17-10fav when last of 8 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f earlier this month. Could bounce back to winning ways
Successful twice at 6f. Beaten 18l behind Secret Caller at 17-10fav when last of 8 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f earlier this month. Could bounce back to winning ways
Successful at 5f and 6f. Finished 6l behind Secret Caller when fourth of 8 at 22-1 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f earlier this month. Has winning potential here
Successful at 5f and 6f. Finished 6l behind Secret Caller when fourth of 8 at 22-1 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f earlier this month. Has winning potential here
Successful at 5f and 6f. Finished 6l behind Secret Caller when fourth of 8 at 22-1 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f earlier this month. Has winning potential here
Successful twice at 1m. Beaten 13l behind P J's Boy at 9-2 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Jeffrey Radosevich. Worthy of consideration
Successful twice at 1m. Beaten 13l behind P J's Boy at 9-2 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Jeffrey Radosevich. Worthy of consideration
Successful twice at 1m. Beaten 13l behind P J's Boy at 9-2 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Jeffrey Radosevich. Worthy of consideration
Forecast: 2/1 My Valentino , 5/2 Seeking Freedom , 3/1 Vecchi , 9/2 Take Dictation , 8/1 Ol' Nelson , 10/1 Willie T
Last Updated: 20 Aug 2026 03:16:33
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SEEKING FREEDOM finished second over C&D recently and could prove the one to side with. Take Dictation won over C&D two starts back and Vecchi also merits consideration.
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Seeking Freedom
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20:50 Thistledown (USA) (3YO plus)
Race 7 - Claiming
Winner $13,798 - 5 ran
She has won four times from 5f to 6f. Third of 7 behind Brief Encounter beaten 1 1/2l at 9-2 on her latest outing at Thistledown over 5f earlier this month. Has winning potential at this level
She has won four times from 5f to 6f. Third of 7 behind Brief Encounter beaten 1 1/2l at 9-2 on her latest outing at Thistledown over 5f earlier this month. Has winning potential at this level
She has won four times from 5f to 6f. Third of 7 behind Brief Encounter beaten 1 1/2l at 9-2 on her latest outing at Thistledown over 5f earlier this month. Has winning potential at this level
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Winner of six races from 6f to 1m. Finished 10l behind Buckeye Cruiser when fifth of 6 at 10-1 on her latest outing at Thistledown over 1m in May. Difficult to fancy after long break
Winner of six races from 6f to 1m. Finished 10l behind Buckeye Cruiser when fifth of 6 at 10-1 on her latest outing at Thistledown over 1m in May. Difficult to fancy after long break
Winner of six races from 6f to 1m. Finished 10l behind Buckeye Cruiser when fifth of 6 at 10-1 on her latest outing at Thistledown over 1m in May. Difficult to fancy after long break
Winner of five races from 4f to 6f. A winner at 13-2 at Thistledown over 5f on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Val's Twinstar by 1 1/4l. Strong contender after recent success
Winner of five races from 4f to 6f. A winner at 13-2 at Thistledown over 5f on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Val's Twinstar by 1 1/4l. Strong contender after recent success
Winner of five races from 4f to 6f. A winner at 13-2 at Thistledown over 5f on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Val's Twinstar by 1 1/4l. Strong contender after recent success
She has won three times at 6f. A winner at 15-1 at Thistledown over 6f on her latest outing last month, beating Over The Falls by a head. Could follow up last victory well
She has won three times at 6f. A winner at 15-1 at Thistledown over 6f on her latest outing last month, beating Over The Falls by a head. Could follow up last victory well
She has won three times at 6f. A winner at 15-1 at Thistledown over 6f on her latest outing last month, beating Over The Falls by a head. Could follow up last victory well
She has won three times from 5f to 6f. Finished 2l behind Brief Encounter when fourth of 7 at 7-1 on her latest outing at Thistledown over 5f earlier this month. Unlikely to trouble the leaders
She has won three times from 5f to 6f. Finished 2l behind Brief Encounter when fourth of 7 at 7-1 on her latest outing at Thistledown over 5f earlier this month. Unlikely to trouble the leaders
She has won three times from 5f to 6f. Finished 2l behind Brief Encounter when fourth of 7 at 7-1 on her latest outing at Thistledown over 5f earlier this month. Unlikely to trouble the leaders
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gr/ m Twinspired - Fabled Star (Offlee Wild)
She has won three times at 6f. Beaten 1 1/4l by Brief Encounter when second of 7 at 16-10fav on her latest outing at Thistledown over 5f earlier this month. Capable of going one better here
She has won three times at 6f. Beaten 1 1/4l by Brief Encounter when second of 7 at 16-10fav on her latest outing at Thistledown over 5f earlier this month. Capable of going one better here
She has won three times at 6f. Beaten 1 1/4l by Brief Encounter when second of 7 at 16-10fav on her latest outing at Thistledown over 5f earlier this month. Capable of going one better here
Forecast: 2/1 Brief Encounter , 5/2 Val's Twinstar , 3/1 Angel I'm Not , 9/2 Drill Blitz , 8/1 Mystical Mobil , 10/1 Mobil Chic (Note: non-runner may affect prices)
Last Updated: 20 Aug 2026 03:16:34
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BRIEF ENCOUNTER won impressively the last time out over a shorter trip and should relish the return to this C&D where she has four wins. Val's Twinstar was runner-up in that contest and Drill Blitz finished a close second in allowance company.
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21:20 Thistledown (USA) (3YO plus)
Race 8 - Claiming
Winner $17,325 - 7 ran
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dk g I Want Revenge - Harlan Cat (Harlan)
Has won 17 races from 6f to 1m 2f. Finished second but awarded race at Thistledown over 1m, when 9-10fav last month, beating Controller. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with James Jackson. Strong contender with recent wins
Has won 17 races from 6f to 1m 2f. Finished second but awarded race at Thistledown over 1m, when 9-10fav last month, beating Controller. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with James Jackson. Strong contender with recent wins
Has won 17 races from 6f to 1m 2f. Finished second but awarded race at Thistledown over 1m, when 9-10fav last month, beating Controller. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with James Jackson. Strong contender with recent wins
Has won 11 races from 5f to 1m. Third of 6 behind I Wanna Win beaten a head at 13-2 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 1m last month. Could bounce back after mixed efforts
Has won 11 races from 5f to 1m. Third of 6 behind I Wanna Win beaten a head at 13-2 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 1m last month. Could bounce back after mixed efforts
Has won 11 races from 5f to 1m. Third of 6 behind I Wanna Win beaten a head at 13-2 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 1m last month. Could bounce back after mixed efforts
Has won eight races from 6f to 1m. Won on his latest outing when 2-1fav at Thistledown over 1m last month, beating Hite by 1 1/2l. Likely to be competitive again
Has won eight races from 6f to 1m. Won on his latest outing when 2-1fav at Thistledown over 1m last month, beating Hite by 1 1/2l. Likely to be competitive again
Has won eight races from 6f to 1m. Won on his latest outing when 2-1fav at Thistledown over 1m last month, beating Hite by 1 1/2l. Likely to be competitive again
Has won ten races from 6f to 1m 1f. Won on his latest outing when 4-5fav at Mountaineer Park over 7f last month, beating Standard Of Proof by a head. Difficult task stepping up in class
Has won ten races from 6f to 1m 1f. Won on his latest outing when 4-5fav at Mountaineer Park over 7f last month, beating Standard Of Proof by a head. Difficult task stepping up in class
Has won ten races from 6f to 1m 1f. Won on his latest outing when 4-5fav at Mountaineer Park over 7f last month, beating Standard Of Proof by a head. Difficult task stepping up in class
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ch g Overanalyze - Startin Something (Musical Dreamer)
Has won ten races from 6f to 1m. Finished 6l behind I Wanna Win when last of 6 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 1m last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Richard Zielinski. Hard to fancy on recent showings
Has won ten races from 6f to 1m. Finished 6l behind I Wanna Win when last of 6 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 1m last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Richard Zielinski. Hard to fancy on recent showings
Has won ten races from 6f to 1m. Finished 6l behind I Wanna Win when last of 6 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 1m last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Richard Zielinski. Hard to fancy on recent showings
He has won four times at 6f. Finished 3/4l behind Radio Silent when fourth of 8 at 6-5fav on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f earlier this month. Unlikely to trouble the leaders
He has won four times at 6f. Finished 3/4l behind Radio Silent when fourth of 8 at 6-5fav on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f earlier this month. Unlikely to trouble the leaders
He has won four times at 6f. Finished 3/4l behind Radio Silent when fourth of 8 at 6-5fav on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f earlier this month. Unlikely to trouble the leaders
Has won ten races from 6f to 1m. Finished 2 3/4l behind I Wanna Win when fourth of 6 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 1m last month. Has potential despite last effort
Has won ten races from 6f to 1m. Finished 2 3/4l behind I Wanna Win when fourth of 6 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 1m last month. Has potential despite last effort
Has won ten races from 6f to 1m. Finished 2 3/4l behind I Wanna Win when fourth of 6 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 1m last month. Has potential despite last effort
Forecast: 9/5 General Mathis , 5/2 I Wanna Win , 4/1 Relish The Ride , 5/1 Hidden Access , 8/1 Sammy's Smile , 10/1 Need To Know Basis , 15/1 Paint The Town
Last Updated: 20 Aug 2026 03:16:34
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I WANNA WIN has won twice over C&D in recent starts and looks the one to beat after striking late to win the last time out. General Mathis and Hidden Access also merit consideration.
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I Wanna Win
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General Mathis
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