Thistledown Race 3

Claiming

Prize Money: $47,420

STAGE NAME (4) resumed over 1207m in Listed grade at Belterra Park (Dirt) last start and could only manage fourth, beaten 4 lengths. Is yet to be beaten when second-up from a spell from three starts and will strip much fitter for this. Worth following up. TROUBLE IN MOTOWN (3) was narrowly beaten last start when second in a small field over 1207m at this track (Dirt) at the first run of the campaign. Should camp just off the leaders. Will give a great sight. WILDCAT EXPRESS (2) showed good early muster and fought on to finish second when resuming last start over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Looks well placed so expect another big run. HIP HIP HOORAY (5) didn't make an impact at his last run before going for a spell on December 4, finishing seventh and beaten 21 lengths over 1207m at Mahoning Valley (Dirt). Looks one of the genuine hopes in the race.

Distance: 1207m
Track: Firm
Weather: -
Surface: Dirt
Class: CLM

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Color Bearer (1) 4230423535
Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett()
Jockey: Jefferson Skerrett (a3.2)
Weight: 51kg
Prize Money: $262,329
Win / Place: 8.70% / 50%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: NATIONAL FLAG (USA)

Dam: BELLA TRELLA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Cherokee Run

Rating

Stats

Career

46: 4-9-10

Distance

37: 4-7-9

Trk/Dst

23: 2-4-7

Track

30: 2-6-8

Season

8: 0-1-3

1st Up

2: 0-2-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-1-1

4th Up

2: 0-1-0

Non-Metro

46: 4-9-10

Dirt

46: 4-9-10

Firm

34: 3-8-8

Anti-Clockwise

46: 4-9-10

Jockey Stats

Horse

7: 0-1-3

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m

Gear Changes

Comments

Last start ran second last in a small field at this track on June 16 over 1207m, 6 len behind Playing For Keeps with 51kg at $14.60. Before that 3rd of 7 at this track on May 25 over 1207m, 7 len behind Vdaytothetenacious with 51.5kg at $30.40. Safely held last start but is capable of better.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

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	16/6/26	Thistledown	1207m	ALLOW 3U	1	J Skerrett	51kg	Fast	1:11.96	60.4 km/h	6.4L	6-6	$15	22	$39,052	$1,172	1. Playing For Keeps 2. Knock Wood 3. Reckless L J
3rd of 7	25/5/26	Thistledown	1207m	ALLOW 3U	2	J Skerrett	51.5kg	Fast	1:10.64	61.5 km/h	7.0L	6-4	$30	23	$39,106	$6,006	1. Vdaytothetenacious 2. Playing For Keeps 3. Color Bearer
5th of 11	2/5/26	Thistledown	1207m	LR OPEN 3U	6	L A Batista	53kg	Heavy	1:11.34	60.9 km/h	6.3L	8-4	$44	10	$104,749	$3,142	1. Villian 2. Excitement 3. That's The Way
3rd of 7	22/4/26	Thistledown	1207m	CLM 3U	1	J Skerrett	51.5kg	Fast	1:12.48	60.0 km/h	1.5L	6-2	$2.50	23	$31,878	$3,188	1. Smokin Joe 2. Sweet Lemon Drop 3. Color Bearer
2nd of 6	30/3/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	CLM 3U	5	J Skerrett	54kg	Fast	1:12.06	60.3 km/h	2.3L	4-3	$6.40	7	$36,376	$7,275	1. Prosecutor 2. Color Bearer 3. Kinderhook
4th of 8	23/3/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	CLM 3U	6	J Skerrett	54kg	M	1:13.18	59.4 km/h	1.3L	3-5	$29	26	$34,129	$1,706	1. Dark Vader 2. Gunner Gabriel 3. Spirit Of Akron

Wildcat Express (2) 32x31254x2
Trainer: Joe M Poole()
Jockey: Jose A. Bracho
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $349,333
Win / Place: 28% / 62%

2nd Up Record

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: WILDCAT RED (USA)

Dam: HOPEFAITHJOY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Lookin At Lucky

100

Rating

Stats

Career

32: 9-6-5

Distance

21: 4-5-3

Trk/Dst

14: 3-2-1

Track

22: 6-2-3

Season

1: 0-1-0

1st Up

6: 2-2-1

2nd Up

5: 4-0-0

3rd Up

5: 1-2-0

4th Up

5: 0-1-1

Non-Metro

32: 9-6-5

Dirt

32: 9-6-5

Firm

23: 7-3-3

Anti-Clockwise

32: 9-6-5

Jockey Stats

Horse

22: 7-6-4

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m

Gear Changes

Comments

Second run back. First-up after a year 2nd in a small field at this track on June 1 over 1207m, 2.75 len behind Scrimper with 54kg at $4.90. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 14 len at Mahoning Valley March 19 2025 over 1207m defeating Media Darling carrying 56kg at $3.10. Fitter for recent racing and is a winning hope.

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 5	1/6/26	Thistledown	1207m	CLM 3U	3	Jose A Bracho	54kg	Fast	1:12.18	60.2 km/h	2.8L	2-2	$4.90	359	$47,420	$9,484	1. Scrimper 2. Wildcat Express 3. Finally Friday
359 Day Spell
4th of 6	7/6/25	Thistledown	1207m	ALLOW 3U	2	Jose A Bracho	54kg	Fast	1:11.07	61.1 km/h	7.9L	3-4	$5.70	24	$46,190	$2,309	1. Sweet As Sin 2. Simply Valid 3. Powerful Moon
5th of 6	14/5/25	Thistledown	1207m	ALLOW 3U	6	Yan Aviles	55kg	Fast	1:10.88	61.3 km/h	10.6L	1-5	$4.70	39	$64,844	$1,945	1. Henry Mac 2. Scrimper 3. Hip Hip Hooray
39 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 3	5/4/25	Mahoning Valley	1207m	ALLOW OCLM 3	3	Jose A Bracho	57kg	SP	1:11.40	60.9 km/h	1.0L	1-1	$2.10	17	$42,173	$11,629	1. Eddie M 2. Wildcat Express 3. Hip Hip Hooray
1st of 5	19/3/25	Mahoning Valley	1207m	ALLOW 3U	3	Jose A Bracho	56kg	Fast	1:10.59	61.6 km/h	14.5L	3-1	$3.10	15	$41,573	$37,011	1. Wildcat Express 2. Media Darling 3. Kinderhook
3rd of 5	4/3/25	Mahoning Valley	1207m	ALLOW 3U	4	Jose A Bracho	56kg	Fast	1:10.06	62.0 km/h	9.3L	2-3	$3.90	76	$41,573	$5,762	1. Cybertime 2. Eddie M 3. Wildcat Express
76 Day Spell

Trouble In Motown (3) 1241x14x2
Trainer: J L Radosevich()
Jockey: David J. Haldar
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $121,954
Win / Place: 42% / 71%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: WORLD OF TROUBLE (USA)

Dam: BOXFORD BELLE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Afleet Alex

Rating

Stats

Career

7: 3-2-0

Distance

3: 1-1-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-1-0

Track

3: 1-1-0

Season

1: 0-1-0

1st Up

3: 2-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 1-0-0

Non-Metro

7: 3-2-0

Dirt

7: 3-2-0

Firm

5: 2-1-0

Clockwise

2: 1-1-0

Anti-Clockwise

5: 2-1-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-1-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m

Gear Changes

Comments

Second-up. Comes off a 57-day let-up. First-up after 11 months 2nd in a small field at this track on April 29 over 1207m, nose behind Knock Wood with 54kg at $5.40. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at this track on June 23 2025 over 1207m, 7 len behind Bold Buckeye with 52kg at $1.60. Sure to run well.

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
2nd of 6	29/4/26	Thistledown	1207m	ALLOW 3U	5	David J Haldar	54kg	M	1:11.52	60.8 km/h	0.1L	1-2	$5.40	310	$58,370	$11,674	1. Knock Wood 2. Trouble In Motown 3. This Time
310 Day Spell
4th of 7	23/6/25	Thistledown	1207m	ALLOW 3U	5	Yan Aviles	52kg	Fast	1:10.87	61.3 km/h	7.1L	2-6	$1.60f	61	$62,364	$3,118	1. Bold Buckeye 2. Private Moment 3. Momma K's Boy
61 Day Spell
1st of 6	23/4/25	Thistledown	1106m	ALLOW 3U	4	Yan Aviles	52kg	Fast	1:05.02	61.2 km/h	1.8L	3-2	$1.80f	162	$61,342	$36,805	1. Trouble In Motown 2. Reigning Dream 3. Romanian Prince
162 Day Spell
1st of 5	12/11/24	Mahoning Valley	1207m	ALLOW 2	2	Yan Aviles	54.5kg	Fast	1:13.47	59.1 km/h	4.5L	3-1	$1.30f	17	$51,294	$31,802	1. Trouble In Motown 2. Ronnis Second Wind 3. Gone Wild
4th of 8	26/10/24	Mahoning Valley	1710m	LR OPEN 2	4	Albin Jimenez	55.5kg	Fast	1:49.79	56.1 km/h	17.5L	7-4	$23	51	$144,509	$7,225	1. Superwolf 2. Ed's Reward 3. Fortissimo
51 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 4	5/9/24	Belterra Park	1106m	ALLOW 2	3	Albin Jimenez	54.5kg	Fast	1:05.82	60.5 km/h	1.3L	4-1	$1.80f	40	$38,382	$7,676	1. Clean Machine 2. Trouble In Motown 3. Be Kozy
40 Day Freshen-Up

Stage Name (4) 6x4x3165x4
Trainer: Timothy Hamm()
Jockey: Rocco Bowen
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $380,253
Win / Place: 47% / 68%

Unbeaten 2nd Up

Jockey / Horse Combo

Track / Distance Specialist

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: BODEMEISTER (USA)

Dam: APACHEE CRUISE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Indian Charlie

Rating

Stats

Career

19: 9-1-3

Distance

16: 7-1-2

Trk/Dst

8: 5-1-2

Track

9: 5-1-3

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

5: 1-0-1

2nd Up

3: 3-0-0

3rd Up

3: 1-0-1

4th Up

3: 1-0-1

Non-Metro

19: 9-1-3

Dirt

19: 9-1-3

Firm

17: 6-2-3

Clockwise

5: 3-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

14: 6-1-3

Jockey Stats

Horse

8: 4-1-1

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m

Gear Changes

Comments

Second-up. First-up after seven months 4th of 8 at Belterra Park in LR on May 29 over 1207m, 4 len behind Superwolf with 56kg at $16.70. Previously second-up scored a big 4 len win at Belterra Park September 19 over 1308m defeating Ekati's Way with 56kg at $1.90. Among the leading chances.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

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 8	29/5/26	Belterra Park	1207m	LR OPEN 3U	3	Rocco Bowen	56kg	Fast	1:10.02	62.1 km/h	3.8L	3-7	$17	186	$139,665	$6,983	1. Superwolf 2. Win Herbie Win 3. Henry Mac
186 Day Spell
5th of 6	24/11/25	Mahoning Valley	1207m	LR OPEN 3U	3	Jose Ortiz	54.5kg	Fast	1:10.82	61.4 km/h	5.0L	5-5	$9.30	30	$114,504	$3,435	1. Superwolf 2. Empire's Fire 3. Fortissimo
6th of 7	25/10/25	Mahoning Valley	1207m	LR OPEN 3U	3	Rocco Bowen	57kg	Fast	1:10.43	61.7 km/h	10.5L	7-6	$8.30	36	$152,207	$3,044	1. Superwolf 2. Boots Malone 3. Fortissimo
36 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 6	19/9/25	Belterra Park	1308m	ALLOW 3U	5	Rocco Bowen	56kg	Fast	1:17.21	61.0 km/h	4.3L	1-1	$1.90f	36	$41,284	$24,771	1. Stage Name 2. Ekati's Way 3. Startdfromdabottom
36 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 9	14/8/25	Thistledown	1207m	LR OPEN 3U	2	Angel I Diaz	54kg	Fast	1:10.25	61.9 km/h	2.9L	8-3	$9.80	69	$155,039	$15,504	1. Silent Rule 2. Diamond Dust 3. Stage Name
69 Day Spell
4th of 10	6/6/25	Belterra Park	1207m	LR OPEN 3U	4	Angel I Diaz	56kg	Fast	1:11.68	60.6 km/h	1.9L	7-6	$17	223	$155,521	$7,776	1. Empire's Fire 2. Scrimper 3. Henry Mac
223 Day Spell

Hip Hip Hooray (5) 0x337x617x
Trainer: Robert M Gorham()
Jockey: Fernando Salazar Becerra
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $420,656
Win / Place: 21% / 65%

7 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: CONGRATS (USA)

Dam: NOCTURNE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Giant's Causeway

Rating

Stats

Career

32: 7-5-9

Distance

26: 6-5-6

Trk/Dst

9: 1-1-3

Track

11: 1-1-4

1st Up

7: 1-1-2

2nd Up

6: 3-1-2

3rd Up

6: 2-0-1

4th Up

3: 0-1-1

Non-Metro

32: 7-5-9

Dirt

32: 7-5-9

Firm

22: 4-3-5

Clockwise

6: 1-0-2

Anti-Clockwise

26: 6-5-7

Jockey Stats

Horse

10: 2-0-1

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Gear Changes

Comments

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Mahoning Valley December 4 over 1207m, 21 len behind Colonel Vargo with 56kg at $12.60. First up last campaign second last of 7 at this track August 14 over 1207m, 6 len behind Fortissimo carrying 54kg at $25.90. Keep in mind.

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
7th of 8	4/12/25	Mahoning Valley	1207m	ALLOW 3U	8	Becerra Fernando Salazar	56kg	M	1:12.18	60.2 km/h	21.8L	1-7	$13	62	$40,429	$404	1. Colonel Vargo 2. Don't Stop 3. Ruffin
62 Day Spell
1st of 5	3/10/25	Thistledown	1207m	CLM 3U	4	Becerra Fernando Salazar	54kg	Fast	1:11.98	60.4 km/h	0.5L	2-1	$2.30f	50	$51,988	$32,232	1. Hip Hip Hooray 2. Reckless L J 3. Mr Loooch
50 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 7	14/8/25	Thistledown	1207m	ALLOW 3U	1	Becerra Fernando Salazar	54kg	Fast	1:10.88	61.3 km/h	6.9L	4-6	$26	69	$46,047	$460	1. Fortissimo 2. Simply Valid 3. Choctaw Zip
69 Day Spell
7th of 10	6/6/25	Belterra Park	1207m	LR OPEN 3U	3	Becerra Fernando Salazar	56kg	Fast	1:11.68	60.6 km/h	8.1L	4-4	$32	23	$155,521	$1,555	1. Empire's Fire 2. Scrimper 3. Henry Mac
3rd of 6	14/5/25	Thistledown	1207m	ALLOW 3U	2	Becerra Fernando Salazar	54kg	Fast	1:10.88	61.3 km/h	3.3L	4-1	$38	39	$64,844	$6,484	1. Henry Mac 2. Scrimper 3. Hip Hip Hooray
39 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 3	5/4/25	Mahoning Valley	1207m	ALLOW OCLM 3	1	Erik Barbaran	56kg	SP	1:11.40	60.9 km/h	10.0L	3-3	$4.10	161	$42,173	$5,815	1. Eddie M 2. Wildcat Express 3. Hip Hip Hooray
161 Day Spell

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

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