Mahoning Valley Race 7

Starter Allowance

Prize Money: $25,287

RUNWITHHEART (6) proved too strong two runs ago at Thistledown. Couldn't follow that up last time out when fourth over 1609m at Thistledown, beaten 8 lengths. Finds a suitable race and can play a major role. GENERAL ISSUE (4) disappointed at his last run four months ago when fourth at Charles Town (Dirt), that effort following back-to-back wins. Big chance to kick off this campaign with a win. GHOST BIKE (5) was in the firing line on the turn and ran a better race last start to finish a close second over 1609m at Thistledown after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Worth noting Elijah Greenidge goes aboard. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. PENNY LOAFER (8) scored last start at Laurel (Dirt) to make it three wins from five starts this campaign. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Sure to be thereabouts.

Distance: 1673m
Track: Firm
Weather: Cloudy
Surface: Dirt
Class: ALLOW

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Puff'Smagicdragon (1) 2x22363233
Trainer: J L Radosevich()
Jockey: Luis Raul Rivera
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $190,773
Win / Place: 23% / 70%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: MENDELSSOHN (USA)

Dam: MAGNIFICENT MARGO (USA)

Dam's Sire: Congrats

100

Rating

Stats

Career

30: 7-8-6

Distance

7: 1-2-1

Trk/Dst

4: 0-1-1

Track

8: 1-2-1

Season

10: 0-4-4

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-2-0

3rd Up

2: 1-0-1

4th Up

2: 0-0-0

Metro

2: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

28: 7-8-6

Dirt

30: 7-8-6

Firm

19: 3-6-6

Anti-Clockwise

30: 7-8-6

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 0-1-1

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

1609m

Gear Changes

Comments

Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd in a small field at Thistledown on October 7 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Patriarchal with 54kg at $7.20. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Thistledown on September 16 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind Runwithheart with 54kg at $5.50. Genuine chance on the back of the last effort.

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
3rd of 6	7/10/26	Thistledown	1609m	HCP 3U	3	Luis Raul Rivera	54kg	Fast	1:38.66	58.7 km/h	1.8L	4-2	$7.20	21	$28,736	$2,874	1. Patriarchal 2. Ghost Bike 3. Puff'smagicdragon
3rd of 6	16/9/26	Thistledown	1609m	HCP 3U	1	Erik Barbaran	54kg	Fast	1:37.98	59.1 km/h	5.4L	3-2	$5.50	21	$27,778	$2,778	1. Runwithheart 2. Oliverio 3. Puff'smagicdragon
2nd of 8	26/8/26	Thistledown	1609m	HCP 3U	3	Erik Barbaran	54kg	Fast	1:39.80	58.0 km/h	0.5L	5-1	$2.70f	22	$28,531	$5,706	1. Patriarchal 2. Puff'smagicdragon 3. Hilarious Affair
3rd of 10	4/8/26	Thistledown	1609m	HCP 3U	6	Erik Barbaran	54kg	Fast	1:39.30	58.3 km/h	3.8L	3-3	$6.60	20	$28,531	$2,853	1. St Louie Louie 2. Dr Schuster 3. Puff'smagicdragon
6th of 7	15/7/26	Thistledown	1609m	HCP 3U	3	Erik Barbaran	54kg	Fast	1:40.94	57.4 km/h	6.5L	7-4	$2.30f	20	$29,028	$290	1. Strike Appeal 2. Dr Schuster 3. Aye Aye Sir
3rd of 5	25/6/26	Thistledown	1609m	HCP 3U	1	Erik Barbaran	54kg	Fast	1:40.20	57.8 km/h	1.8L	5-3	$1.80f	24	$27,894	$2,789	1. Carillo 2. Dr Schuster 3. Puff'smagicdragon

General Issue (2) 651622114x
Trainer: Cirilo Gorostieta()
Jockey: Luis Alberto Batista
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $213,424
Win / Place: 26% / 53%

5 yo Chestnut Horse

Sire: HARD SPUN (USA)

Dam: MY GI GI (USA)

Dam's Sire: E Dubai

Rating

Stats

Career

30: 8-7-1

Distance

14: 6-3-1

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

1: 0-0-0

Season

8: 3-2-0

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

3: 0-1-0

3rd Up

2: 1-0-0

4th Up

2: 1-0-0

Metro

4: 0-1-0

Non-Metro

26: 8-6-1

Turf

2: 0-0-0

Soft

1: 0-0-0

Synthetic

5: 1-1-0

Dirt

23: 7-6-1

Fast

1: 0-0-0

Firm

19: 4-7-1

Anti-Clockwise

30: 8-7-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 1-0-0

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

1408m - 1710m

Gear Changes

Comments

Entire back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fourth in a small field at Charles Town July 9 over 1408m, 4 len behind Vex with 53kg at $13.30. Previously first up; sixth of 8 at this track December 23 over 1673m, in the wet; 6 len behind Hemp Heaven with 56kg at $3.50. Should be right in the finish.

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	9/7/26	Charles Town	1408m	ALLOW OCLM 3	3	Bueno Nomar Arroyo	53kg	M	1:25.02	59.6 km/h	4.3L	5-5	$13	32	$53,120	$2,656	1. Vex 2. Benji Star 3. Radar Alert
32 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 7	7/6/26	Mountaineer Park	1710m	ALLOW 3U	3	Bueno Nomar Arroyo	52.5kg	Fast	1:49.06	56.4 km/h	6.8L	5-1	$1.80f	30	$25,105	$14,561	1. General Issue 2. Magic Mover 3. Tate
1st of 10	8/5/26	Charles Town	1710m	HCP 3U	3	Warren Iii Ebow	52kg	Fast	1:48.76	56.6 km/h	2.3L	2-1	$2.10f	15	$35,475	$20,816	1. General Issue 2. Iceteca 3. Gran Andrews
2nd of 7	23/4/26	Charles Town	1408m	HCP 3U	1	Bueno Nomar Arroyo	53kg	Fast	1:25.92	59.0 km/h	3.3L	3-3	$2.40f	21	$35,517	$7,063	1. Heaven Street 2. General Issue 3. Spurs Up
2nd of 7	2/4/26	Charles Town	1308m	HCP 3U	6	Moises Santaella	54kg	Fast	1:20.73	58.3 km/h	0.3L	3-2	$4.60	26	$35,517	$7,063	1. Thank Ya Pete 2. General Issue 3. Prichard
6th of 9	7/3/26	Charles Town	1710m	HCP 4U	9	Moises Santaella	55kg	M	1:47.99	57.0 km/h	7.0L	6-5	$1.60f	9	$35,674	$702	1. Sisyphus 2. Ascendance 3. Rick'swarmheart

Ghost Bike (3) x413461382
Trainer: Gerald Crawford(USA)
Jockey: Jose Bracho
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $141,446
Win / Place: 16% / 46%

Jockey / Horse Combo

Track Specialist

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: NEOLITHIC (USA)

Dam: CONCERTED EFFORT (USA)

Dam's Sire: Concerto

Rating

Stats

Career

43: 7-4-9

Distance

10: 3-0-3

Track

3: 2-0-0

Season

10: 3-1-2

1st Up

5: 0-0-3

2nd Up

4: 2-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-2

4th Up

2: 0-1-0

Metro

15: 1-2-3

Non-Metro

28: 6-2-6

Turf

6: 0-1-1

Good

2: 0-1-0

Synthetic

13: 1-1-1

Dirt

24: 6-2-7

Fast

4: 0-0-1

Firm

32: 4-3-8

Clockwise

7: 2-0-2

Anti-Clockwise

36: 5-4-7

Jockey Stats

Horse

5: 2-0-2

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

1609m

Gear Changes

Comments

Last start 2nd in a small field at Thistledown on October 7 over 1609m, 0.3 len behind Patriarchal with 54kg at $56.70. The run before that ran second last of 9 at Mountaineer Park on September 6 over 1609m, 9 len behind Defiant Giant carrying 56kg at $5.60. Narrowly missed last start and is a top chance again.

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 6	7/10/26	Thistledown	1609m	HCP 3U	2	Deshawn L Parker	54kg	Fast	1:38.66	58.7 km/h	0.3L	1-3	$57	31	$28,736	$5,747	1. Patriarchal 2. Ghost Bike 3. Puff'smagicdragon
31 Day Freshen-Up
8th of 9	6/9/26	Mountaineer Park	1609m	ALLOW 3U	4	Deshawn L Parker	56kg	Fast	1:41.98	56.8 km/h	9.8L	1-8	$5.60	25	$20,833	$208	1. Defiant Giant 2. Soupersilverdollar 3. Letmeknowbeforeugo
3rd of 6	12/8/26	Mountaineer Park	1609m	HCP 3U	4	Deshawn L Parker	56kg	Good	1:40.77	57.5 km/h	3.9L	3-4	$5.00	13	$22,111	$2,211	1. Tizawhitefacecat 2. Cool Couple 3. Ghost Bike
1st of 7	30/7/26	Thistledown	1609m	CLM 3U	5	Deshawn L Parker	54kg	Fast	1:40.96	57.4 km/h	1.8L	6-5	$3.10f	18	$18,287	$10,972	1. Ghost Bike 2. So Dialed In 3. Z Boss
6th of 10	12/7/26	Mountaineer Park	1609m	HCP 3U	6	Michael Y Pagan	54kg	Fast	1:41.45	57.1 km/h	10.6L	9-7	$7.30	47	$15,965	$160	1. Boldness 2. Breezy Money 3. Kakao
47 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 6	26/5/26	Presque Isle Downs	1609m	CLM 3U	4	H Villa-Gomez	56kg	Fast	1:38.73	58.7 km/h	5.4L	3-4	$6.00	21	$23,743	$1,187	1. Royal Luck 2. Hold Your Applause 3. Drunk On Sake

Runwithheart (4) x9x7135114
Trainer: Caryn Vecchio()
Jockey: Angel I. Diaz
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $210,296
Win / Place: 35% / 50%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: RUNHAPPY (USA)

Dam: MAGIC JOAN (USA)

Dam's Sire: English Channel

Rating

Stats

Career

20: 7-2-1

Distance

7: 3-1-0

Track

1: 1-0-0

Season

7: 3-0-1

1st Up

4: 1-0-0

2nd Up

3: 2-1-0

3rd Up

3: 1-0-1

4th Up

3: 0-1-0

Metro

6: 1-1-0

Non-Metro

14: 6-1-1

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Soft

1: 0-0-0

Synthetic

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

18: 7-2-1

Firm

16: 5-2-1

Anti-Clockwise

19: 7-2-1

Jockey Stats

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

1609m

Gear Changes

Comments

Form hard to fault. Last start 4th in a small field at Thistledown on October 7 over 1609m, 8 len behind Patriarchal with 56kg at $1.20. The run before that won by 5 len at Thistledown on September 16 over 1609m defeating Oliverio with 54kg at $2. Can do much better.

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
4th of 6	7/10/26	Thistledown	1609m	HCP 3U	5	Alexander Chavez	56kg	Fast	1:38.66	58.7 km/h	8.5L	5-4	$1.20f	21	$28,736	$1,437	1. Patriarchal 2. Ghost Bike 3. Puff'smagicdragon
1st of 6	16/9/26	Thistledown	1609m	HCP 3U	5	Alexander Chavez	54kg	Fast	1:37.98	59.1 km/h	5.3L	2-1	$2.00f	16	$27,778	$16,667	1. Runwithheart 2. Oliverio 3. Puff'smagicdragon
1st of 6	31/8/26	Thistledown	1609m	CLM 3U	6	Rocco Bowen	54kg	Fast	1:38.26	58.9 km/h	7.0L	1-1	$1.50f	34	$17,974	$10,785	1. Runwithheart 2. Majestic Frontier 3. I'll Figure It Out
34 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 5	28/7/26	Thistledown	1609m	CLM 3U	4	Rocco Bowen	54kg	Fast	1:38.94	58.5 km/h	16.3L	3-5	$5.00	28	$38,171	$1,145	1. Rhythm 'N Blues 2. We Need A Favor 3. Eddie M
3rd of 5	30/6/26	Thistledown	1609m	CLM 3U	4	Rocco Bowen	54kg	Fast	1:39.00	58.5 km/h	5.5L	5-2	$6.20	35	$38,171	$3,817	1. Eddie M 2. Atkins 3. Runwithheart
35 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 8	26/5/26	Thistledown	1609m	CLM 3U	6	Rocco Bowen	56kg	Fast	1:39.12	58.4 km/h	1.3L	7-1	$11	21	$23,184	$13,911	1. Runwithheart 2. St Louie Louie 3. Star Entertainer

Dr Schuster (5) 1197222445
Trainer: Robin Schuster()
Jockey: Brandon Tapara
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $236,819
Win / Place: 15% / 46%

5 yo Dark Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: COLLECTED (USA)

Dam: RED HOT HEELS (USA)

Dam's Sire: Tapit

Rating

Stats

Career

60: 9-11-8

Distance

6: 1-2-0

Trk/Dst

4: 1-2-0

Track

16: 5-3-3

Season

13: 4-3-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-1

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

7: 0-0-1

Non-Metro

53: 9-11-7

Turf

2: 0-0-0

Synthetic

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

57: 9-11-8

Fast

2: 0-0-0

Firm

37: 4-9-3

Anti-Clockwise

60: 9-11-8

Jockey Stats

Horse

13: 4-4-0

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

1609m

Gear Changes

Comments

Most recently ran second last in a small field at Thistledown on October 7 over 1609m, 9 len behind Patriarchal carrying 54kg at $28.40. Before that 4th in a small field at Thistledown on September 16 over 1609m, 11 len behind Runwithheart with 54kg at $20. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.

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
5th of 6	7/10/26	Thistledown	1609m	HCP 3U	1	B Tapara	54kg	Fast	1:38.66	58.7 km/h	9.3L	2-5	$28	21	$28,736	$862	1. Patriarchal 2. Ghost Bike 3. Puff'smagicdragon
4th of 6	16/9/26	Thistledown	1609m	HCP 3U	4	B Tapara	54kg	Fast	1:37.98	59.1 km/h	11.1L	1-4	$20	21	$27,778	$1,389	1. Runwithheart 2. Oliverio 3. Puff'smagicdragon
4th of 8	26/8/26	Thistledown	1609m	HCP 3U	2	B Tapara	54kg	Fast	1:39.80	58.0 km/h	7.0L	2-5	$4.90	22	$28,531	$1,427	1. Patriarchal 2. Puff'smagicdragon 3. Hilarious Affair
2nd of 10	4/8/26	Thistledown	1609m	HCP 3U	7	B Tapara	54kg	Fast	1:39.30	58.3 km/h	2.3L	4-1	$8.30	20	$28,531	$5,706	1. St Louie Louie 2. Dr Schuster 3. Puff'smagicdragon
2nd of 7	15/7/26	Thistledown	1609m	HCP 3U	6	B Tapara	54kg	Fast	1:40.94	57.4 km/h	3.3L	4-3	$5.30	20	$29,028	$5,806	1. Strike Appeal 2. Dr Schuster 3. Aye Aye Sir
2nd of 5	25/6/26	Thistledown	1609m	HCP 3U	5	B Tapara	54kg	Fast	1:40.20	57.8 km/h	0.3L	1-1	$7.20	24	$27,894	$5,579	1. Carillo 2. Dr Schuster 3. Puff'smagicdragon

Penny Loafer (6) 7422x81131
Trainer: Anthony Farrior()
Jockey: Erik Barbaran
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $142,281
Win / Place: 29% / 64%

Dominant Win Last Start

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: DONE TALKING (USA)

Dam: MIMI'S SHOES (USA)

Dam's Sire: North Light

100

Rating

Stats

Career

17: 5-4-2

Distance

6: 2-2-1

Season

5: 3-0-1

1st Up

4: 1-0-1

2nd Up

4: 1-1-0

3rd Up

4: 1-1-0

4th Up

3: 0-2-1

Metro

11: 3-4-1

Non-Metro

6: 2-0-1

Turf

2: 0-0-0

Good

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

15: 5-4-2

Fast

1: 0-0-0

Firm

11: 2-2-2

Anti-Clockwise

17: 5-4-2

Jockey Stats

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

1408m - 1710m

Gear Changes

Comments

Form hard to fault. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 4 len at Laurel on October 4 over 1609m defeating Top Blood carrying 57kg at $2.20. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Charles Town on September 18 over 1710m, 2.25 len behind Happy Jaunt carrying 55.5kg at $5.90. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.

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
1st of 8	4/10/26	Laurel Park	1609m	CLM 3U	6	Jeiron Barbosa	57kg	M	1:39.83	58.0 km/h	4.0L	4-1	$2.20f	16	$30,460	$15,517	1. Penny Loafer 2. Top Blood 3. Strategist
3rd of 5	18/9/26	Charles Town	1710m	HCP 3U	3	Jeiron Barbosa	55.5kg	Fast	1:47.47	57.3 km/h	2.4L	3-2	$5.90	14	$35,278	$3,528	1. Happy Jaunt 2. Sisyphus 3. Penny Loafer
1st of 6	4/9/26	Timonium	1609m	CLM 3U	5	Jeiron Barbosa	57kg	Fast	1:40.00	57.9 km/h	2.0L	6-2	$3.20	28	$24,180	$12,839	1. Penny Loafer 2. Vance Scholars 3. Sin Permiso
1st of 6	7/8/26	Charles Town	1710m	CLM 3U	2	Jeiron Barbosa	56kg	M	1:47.54	57.2 km/h	0.3L	4-2	$2.80	36	$21,541	$12,924	1. Penny Loafer 2. Flag Officer 3. Tactics
36 Day Freshen-Up
8th of 8	2/7/26	Charles Town	1408m	CLM 3U	1	Jeiron Barbosa	56kg	Fast	1:25.85	59.0 km/h	11.5L	2-8	$5.10	482	$33,527	$203	1. I'm Not Catty 2. No Time To Boogie 3. Lord Of Cork
482 Day Spell
2nd of 6	7/3/25	Laurel Park	1710m	CLM 4U	3	V Carrasco	57kg	Fast	1:45.92	58.1 km/h	2.3L	6-2	$3.30	34	$48,154	$9,631	1. Mad Banker 2. Penny Loafer 3. Whatahardmanfidead
34 Day Freshen-Up

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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