Thistledown Horse Racing Tips

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Thistledown - Saturday 2nd May 2026

1 5:20 PM - Race 1 - Starter Optional Claiming

WAUHATCHIE won impressively last time out and looks the one to beat after that determined driving victory. Dream On Baby and Pupil also merit consideration.

2 5:50 PM - Race 2 - Claiming

CHESS NOT CHECKERS finished third in a higher-grade starter allowance last time out and drops back to claiming level here. Remember Me and Star Ella also merit consideration.

3 6:20 PM - Race 3 - Allowance

CHANNEL FURY won impressively the last time out and looks the one to beat stepping up in class. Fortissimo and Moreau also merit consideration.

4 6:50 PM - Race 4 - Claiming

DIAMONDS N DEW won impressively the last time out and looks the one to beat stepping up in distance. Mobil Chic finished second over C&D recently and Lucky Penny Rose won over C&D last time.

5 7:20 PM - Race 5 - Allowance

RED ROYALTY looks the one to beat after finishing a close second at Charles Town last time out. Private Mo and Unchained Spirit also merit consideration.

6 7:50 PM - Race 6 - Michael F. Rowland Memorial Stakes

VILLIAN won this same grade of race at Mahoning Valley last time out and looks the one to beat. Golden Flag and Shadowy also merit consideration.

7 8:20 PM - Race 7 - Allowance

EKATI'S WAY won impressively the last time out and looks the one to beat stepping up in class. Chiron won well at Mahoning Valley last time and Big Lucky has shown good form at this distance.

8 8:50 PM - Race 8 - Allowance

JUST BE QUIET won this C&D contest the last time out and looks the one to beat if building upon that strong performance. Vespera and Rapido Rosa also merit consideration.

9 9:20 PM - Race 9 - Claiming

ALL JOKES ASIDE won impressively at Turfway Park the last time out and drops in class here which makes him hard to oppose. Simply Valid and Doctor Wu also merit consideration.

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