Thistledown Race 3

Mdn Special Weight

Prize Money: $49,202

IDOL GOLD (1) made his debut last start and was just fair in finishing fourth at this track (Dirt) over 1006m, beaten 3.5 lengths. Watch for a much better performance this time. EMPIRE VYBZ (4) produced a nice effort on debut in better company last start over 1006m at this track (Dirt) when second, beaten 6 lengths. Has plenty of upside so he will prove tough to beat. THE ACE PROJECT (6) made an encouraging debut last time out, finishing 5 lengths from the winner in third over 1006m at Belterra Park (Dirt). One of the main contenders. FLASHY IDOL (5) is a two-year-old gelding on debut from the stable of Nestor Rivera. By Idol from Flashy G. Top-three chance.

Distance: 1006m
Track: Good
Weather: OCAST
Surface: Dirt
Class: MDN

Rail Position: True

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Idol Gold (1) 4
Trainer: Robert M Gorham()
Jockey: Fernando Salazar Becerra
Weight: 53.5kg
Prize Money: $1,841
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: IDOL (USA)

Dam: PRINCESS ADELYN (USA)

Dam's Sire: Tale Of The Cat

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1006m

Comments

At debut, 4th in a small field at this track on June 25 over 1006m, 3.5 len behind Just A Dot with 53.5kg at $11.50. Can improve and should give a good account.

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 6	25/6/26	Thistledown	1006m	MDN 2	3	Becerra Fernando Salazar	53.5kg	Fast	1:00.68	59.7 km/h	3.6L	5-5	$12	-	$36,820	$1,841	1. Just A Dot 2. Nessy 3. Boppa's Last Ride

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4th of 6

25/6/26

Thistledown

1006m

MDN 2

Becerra Fernando Salazar

53.5kg

Fast

1:00.68

59.7 km/h

3.6L

5-5

$12

$36,820

$1,841

1. Just A Dot

2. Nessy

3. Boppa's Last Ride

Cash Daddy (2) 5
Trainer: Timothy Hamm()
Jockey: Laureano Sosa
Weight: 53.5kg
Prize Money: $1,476
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: GLOBAL CAMPAIGN (USA)

Dam: SPRING WATER (USA)

Dam's Sire: Spring At Last

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1006m

Comments

At debut, ran last in a small field at this track on July 7 over 1006m, 26 len behind Battle Ready with 53.5kg at $10.30. Fair effort on debut but may need more racing.

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 5	7/7/26	Thistledown	1006m	MDN 2	3	C Keiser	53.5kg	Fast	0:59.82	60.5 km/h	26.3L	5-5	$10	-	$49,202	$1,476	1. Battle Ready 2. Empire Vybz 3. Jasper Valley

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5th of 5

7/7/26

Thistledown

1006m

MDN 2

C Keiser

53.5kg

Fast

0:59.82

60.5 km/h

26.3L

5-5

$10

$49,202

$1,476

1. Battle Ready

2. Empire Vybz

3. Jasper Valley

Snitch (3)
Trainer: Robert M Gorham()
Jockey: Erik Barbaran
Weight: 53.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: HONOR CODE (USA)

Dam: PAID INFORMANT (USA)

Dam's Sire: Into Mischief

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Two-year-old gelding who is first starter by Honor Code out of Paid Informant. Looks ready to run a big race.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts

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Empire Vybz (4) 2
Trainer: Jason Dacosta()
Jockey: Jerome J. Innis
Weight: 53.5kg
Prize Money: $9,840
Win / Place: 0% / 100%

2 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: CLASSIC EMPIRE (USA)

Dam: EXORBITANCE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Orb

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1006m

Comments

Was well in the market at debut, 2nd in a small field at this track on July 7 over 1006m, 6 len behind Battle Ready with 53.5kg at $4.40. Shows ability and can open the account this time.

Expected Settling Position: Off 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 5	7/7/26	Thistledown	1006m	MDN 2	4	Jerome J Innis	53.5kg	Fast	0:59.82	60.5 km/h	5.8L	4-2	$4.40	-	$49,202	$9,840	1. Battle Ready 2. Empire Vybz 3. Jasper Valley

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2nd of 5

7/7/26

Thistledown

1006m

MDN 2

Jerome J Innis

53.5kg

Fast

0:59.82

60.5 km/h

5.8L

4-2

$4.40

$49,202

$9,840

1. Battle Ready

2. Empire Vybz

3. Jasper Valley

Flashy Idol (5)
Trainer: Nestor Rivera()
Jockey: Luis Raul Rivera
Weight: 53.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: IDOL (USA)

Dam: FLASHY G (USA)

Dam's Sire: Notional

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Comments

First-starter by Idol out of Flashy G. Market will be an invaluable guide.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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The Ace Project (6) 3
Trainer: Timothy Hamm()
Jockey: Chelsey Keiser
Weight: 53.5kg
Prize Money: $3,208
Win / Place: 0% / 100%

2 yo Dark Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: YOSHIDA (JPN)

Dam: TOPSY TURVY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Constitution

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1006m

Comments

At debut, 3rd of 7 at Belterra Park on June 27 over 1006m, 5 len behind Fortune King carrying 54kg at $8.30. Shows ability and can open the account this time.

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
3rd of 7	27/6/26	Belterra Park	1006m	MDN 2	6	Yarmarie L Correa	54kg	SP	0:59.52	60.8 km/h	5.0L	3-4	$8.30	-	$18,131	$3,208	1. Fortune King 2. Star Of Bethlehem 3. The Ace Project

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3rd of 7

27/6/26

Belterra Park

1006m

MDN 2

Yarmarie L Correa

54kg

0:59.52

60.8 km/h

5.0L

3-4

$8.30

$18,131

$3,208

1. Fortune King

2. Star Of Bethlehem

3. The Ace Project

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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