There were 249 Races on across 31 meetings. There was 8 races at Chantilly first race 12:55, 12 races at Chukyo first race 01:50, 1 races at Club Hipico first race 01:00, 7 races at Corowa first race 04:55, 3 races at Emerald Downs first race 01:21, 8 races at Finger Lakes first race 18:00, 8 races at Fort Erie first race 20:00, 6 races at Gavea first race 22:00, 8 races at Hamilton (Aus) first race 04:30 Hamilton, 1 races at Hastings Racecourse first race 01:15, 9 races at Horseshoe Indianapolis first race 19:10, 7 races at Hyderabad first race 08:50, 8 races at Kempton first race 16:55, 12 races at Kochi first race 06:55, 8 races at Laval first race 15:32, 6 races at Laytown first race 16:35, 7 races at Louisiana Downs first race 22:05, 7 races at Marseille-borely first race 11:23 Marseille B', 12 races at Mizusawa first race 03:50, 8 races at Mountaineer first race 01:15, 12 races at Nakayama first race 02:05, 10 races at Palermo first race 19:00, 9 races at Philadelphia first race 17:40, 8 races at Presque Isle Downs first race 20:00, 11 races at Saga first race 07:20, 7 races at Tamworth first race 04:35, 8 races at Thirsk first race 13:45, 8 races at Thistledown first race 17:50, 15 races at Valparaiso first race 17:45, 8 races at Windsor first race 13:35, 7 races at Worcester first race 13:55, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner. TomForm.com uses a custom rating system for each runner.
Race 1: 17:50 Thistledown Race 1 - Claiming
3rd (1)  Mshindi | | | | | 4 | Noel Vigil | Rodney Faulkner | A winner at 5f. Beaten by Frosty Paws when second of 7 at 3-5fav on his latest outing at Mahoning Valley over 5f in January. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Jay Bernardini. Another prominent showing is forecast. |
4th (7)  Sergeant Countzler | | | | | 4 | Ricardo Feliciano | Shane Meyers | A winner at 1m. Finished 2l behind Flawless Cat when fourth of 8 at 17-2 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f last month. Improvement is called for. |
1st (5)  Bourbon On Fire | | | | | 5 | Rocco Bowen | Kim Puhl | A winner at 6f. Beaten 3/4l by Flawless Cat when second of 8 at 13-10jt-fav on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f last month. A repeat bid is sure to see him involved. |
2nd (6)  Panthera's Fate | | | | | 4 | T Houghton | Michael Rone | Won on his latest outing when 2-5fav at Thistledown over 6f earlier this month, beating Mo Snow by 12l. There is likely more to come. |
(2)  Awe Sumsunfun | | | | | 3 | Mauro Cedillo | Jacinto Lopez | A winner at 14-1 at Thistledown over 6f on his latest outing last month, beating Heart Of An Angel. Further progress cannot be ruled out. |
(3)  Outa Jail On Bail | | | | | 3 | Hector Berrios | Anthony Rini | A winner at 5f. Finished behind Sir when sixth of 8 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 5f last month. He is wearing blinkers for the first time, which need to work the oracle. |
(4)  Salta | | | | | 4 | Luis Gonzalez | Kim Puhl | A winner at 6f. Finished 8l behind Rum 'n Tonic when sixth of 8 at 13-1 on his latest outing at Oaklawn Park over 6f in March last year. This drop in class can only help. |
(8)  Sage Runner | | | | | 4 | Roberto Perez | Caryn Vecchio | He has won three times from 1f to 1m. Beaten a neck by Cayenneoverthemoon when second of 10 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Sweetwater Downs over 2f earlier this month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Jose Chavez. Hopes are pinned on a change of scenery. |
(9)  Sir Mason | | | | | 3 | Victor Fernandez | Saul Morales | A winner at 6f. Beaten by Sir when second of 8 at 33-10 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 5f last month. Each-way player. |
PANTHERA'S FATE proved rampant when recently opening his account over C&D and he looks capable of going in again. Mshindi and Bourbon On Fire are feared most.
Race 2: 18:20 Thistledown Race 2 - Claiming
2nd (5)  Venetian Dream | | | | | 6 | T Houghton | Ricardo Bailey | Has won eight races from 5f to 1m. Third of 7 behind Sudden Shift beaten at 20-1 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 1m earlier this month. A return to 6f looks worth a crack. |
3rd (7)  Montauk Cove | | | | | 11 | Jhorma Cespedes | Stephen Trevino | Has won 18 races from 5f to 1m. Finished 10l behind Bourbon Over Ice when sixth of 9 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 5f last month. This extra yardage will help. |
4th (4)  The Drake | | | | | 7 | Yan Aviles | Christian Flores | Winner of six races from 6f to 1m. Finished 9l behind Auger when last of 5 at 28-1 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 5f last month. One to consider dropping in class. |
1st (1)  Practical Man | | | | | 5 | Joam Toledo | Kim Puhl | He has won four times from 5f to 6f. Finished 8l behind Bourbon Over Ice when fourth of 9 at 6-4fav on his latest outing at Thistledown over 5f last month. That disappointment must be dispelled. |
(2)  Class Actor | | | | | 4 | Samuel Victor Rodriguez | Jabdiel Castillo | He has won four times from 6f to 7f. Beaten 1 3/4l by Bourbon Over Ice when second of 9 at 22-1 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 5f last month. Leading claims if building on that improved bid. |
(3)  First Citizen | | | | | 7 | Fernando Becerra Salazar | James Jackson | Has won 11 races from 6f to 1m. Beaten 10l behind Bourbon Over Ice at 9-2 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 5f last month. He has something to prove at present. |
(6)  My Two Aunt Joans | | | | | 5 | David Haldar | Caryn Vecchio | Winner of five races from 6f to 1m. Finished behind Sudden Shift when sixth of 7 at 13-1 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 1m earlier this month. Improvement is called for. |
CLASS ACTOR looked back to his best when runner-up here last time out and a similar performance should suffice. Venetian Dream and Montauk Cove may give the selection most to think about.
Race 3: 18:50 Thistledown Race 3 - Maiden Special Weight
4th (3)  Drill's Boy | | | | | 2 | Noel Vigil | Jose Romero | Unplaced in all four starts. Finished behind Gone Wild when fourth of 5 at 20-1 on his latest outing at Belterra Park over 5f last month. Another lesser role awaits. |
1st (1)  Right On The Munny | | | | | 2 | Erik Barbaran | Robert Gorham | Dam won twice at 5f and 1m. Market support on debut could prove significant. |
2nd (5)  Colonel Cooper | | | | | 2 | Rocco Bowen | Timothy Hamm | Placed twice in four starts. Finished 5l behind Gretchens Mane Man when fourth of 6 at 3-5fav on his latest outing at Thistledown over 5f last month. He needs a touch more to trouble the judge. |
3rd (8)  Professor Nick | | | | | 2 | Mauro Cedillo | Richard Zielinski | Placed twice in three starts. Beaten 1/2l by Gretchens Mane Man when second of 6 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 5f last month. The one to beat. |
(2)  Blue Blood Cowboy | | | | | 2 | Roberto Perez | Jason Dacosta | Dam won five times at 7f and 1m. Newcomers from this yard warrant a second look. |
(4)  Jac's Empire | | | | | 2 | Chelsey Keiser | Ivan Vazquez | Dam unraced. Unplaced in both starts. Third of 6 behind Gretchens Mane Man beaten 4 1/2l at 14-1 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 5f last month. He's heading in the right direction. |
(6)  Boss Hog | | | | | 2 | Samuel Victor Rodriguez | Joshua Langley | Dam won twice at 6f and 1m. Other debutants make more appeal. |
(7)  Drill Em | | | | | 2 | Fernando Becerra Salazar | Robert Gorham | Half-brother to Emmy's Candy, won five times between 5f and 6f. The market may guide on this opening bid. |
PROFESSOR NICK looks the one to beat after finishing a close-up second over track and trip last month. Market support for Right On The Munny, Blue Blood Cowboy or Boss Hog on their debuts would be interesting.
Race 4: 19:20 Thistledown Race 4 - Claiming
3rd (3)  Drilin' For Gems | | | | | 3 | T Houghton | James Jackson | Successful twice at 5f. Won on his latest outing when 1-2fav at Thistledown over 5f earlier this month, beating Big Time Flirt by 1 3/4l. This is more demanding. |
4th (5)  Color Bearer | | | | | 4 | Yan Aviles | Jeffrey Skerrett | Successful twice at 6f. Third of 6 behind Red Chili Pepper beaten 1 3/4l at 11-5 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f last month. On the premises. |
2nd (1)  Lucky Victor | | | | | 3 | Victor Fernandez | Johanna Urieta | Successful at 5f and 6f. Beaten 3/4l by Red Chili Pepper when second of 6 at 9-4 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f last month. Holds every chance. |
1st (4)  Momma K's Boy | | | | | 3 | Jose Bracho | Jeffrey Radosevich | Successful at 5f and 6f. Beaten by Fact Not Fiction when second of 7 at 16-5 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f last month. Expected to mount a serious challenge. |
(2)  Run Red Run | | | | | 3 | Mauro Cedillo | Robert Cline | Successful twice at 6f. Finished 4l behind Red Chili Pepper when fifth of 6 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f last month. Needs to raise his game. |
(6)  Dreamingabouttime | | | | | 3 | Rocco Bowen | Khadeem Galloway | Successful at 6f and 1m. A winner at 9-1 at Belterra Park over 6f on his latest outing last month, beating Mr. High Pockets by 1 1/2l. He will need more to follow up. |
(7)  Lone Boy | | | | | 5 | Noel Vigil | Donald Bookman | Successful twice at 6f. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Red Chili Pepper when last of 6 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f last month. Look elsewhere for the winner. |
Having struck the woodwork in a stronger race last time out, MOMMA K'S BOY is fancied to go one better. Lucky Victor and Color Bearer are next best.
Race 5: 19:50 Thistledown Race 5 - Maiden Special Weight
2nd (7)  Fort Grande | | | | | 3 | Joam Toledo | Emily Szczepanski | Half-brother to Casper Joe, won three times at 1m. Finished 9l behind Bumpkin when fourth of 8 at 35-1 on his racecourse debut at Thistledown over 6f (good) last month. Encouragement to be taken from that display, and he is not without a chance. |
3rd (10)  Swayback Mobil | | | | | 3 | Roberto Perez | Manuel Vlaun | Placed in five of 13 starts. Third of 8 behind Bumpkin beaten 6l at 4-1 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f (good) last month. Merits consideration. |
4th (3)  Weekend Retreat | | | | | 3 | Erik Barbaran | Robert Gorham | Placed in three of 11 starts. Third of 7 behind Hidden Ransom beaten at 10-1 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f last month. High on the shortlist. |
1st (9)  Vecchi | | | | | 3 | Jose Bracho | Jeffrey Radosevich | Placed in five of ten starts. Beaten 4l by Bumpkin when second of 8 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f (good) last month. One of the likelier winners. |
(1)  My Buddy Micah | | | | | 4 | Jhorma Cespedes | Danny Bird | Placed once in 18 starts. Beaten behind Itsmyluckycoyne at 12-1 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f last month. Difficult to make a case for. |
(2)  Indy's Hope | | | | | 3 | David Haldar | Ivan Vazquez | Unplaced in both starts. Finished 19l behind Bumpkin when sixth of 8 at 22-1 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f (good) last month. Needs to improve. |
(4)  Slipofftheariats | | | | | 3 | Angel Diaz | Emily Szczepanski | Unplaced in both starts. Finished behind Bold Buckeye when sixth of 8 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f last month. Up against it. |
(5)  Dude The Legend | | | | | 3 | Rocco Bowen | Jevon Crumley | Full brother to Ledgendary Kitten, won three times at 5f and 1m. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Akimbo when last of 8 on his racecourse debut at Thistledown over 6f last month. Hard to fancy on that evidence. |
(6)  El Chapiador | | | | | 3 | Samuel Jimenez | Rachael Maddox | Yet to place in five starts. Well beaten at 60-1 behind Uncle Caesar when seventh of 8 on his latest outing at Presque Isle Downs over 1m last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Ariane Wilson. Opposable. |
(8)  Skunk Ape | | | | | 3 | Renzo Diaz | Lori Smith | Unplaced in all six starts. Finished behind Bold Buckeye when fifth of 8 at 45-1 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f last month. He is wearing blinkers for the first time, which will need to make a big difference. |
WEEKEND RETREAT has shown more than enough in recent starts to suggest that he could land a race of this nature. Vecchi and Swayback Mobil head the list of dangers.
Race 6: 20:20 Thistledown Race 6 - Claiming
4th (6)  Ghostly Revival | | | | | 4 | Roberto Perez | Jose Romero | Successful twice at 6f. Beaten 16l behind Kissing Medals at 22-1 when last of 7 on her latest outing at Thistledown over 5f last month. Needs to raise her game. |
2nd (1)  Angel's Destiny | | | | | 4 | Victor Fernandez | Saul Morales | Successful at 6f and 1m. Finished 14l behind Pretty Patty when last of 5 at 18-1 on her latest outing at Thistledown over 6f in May. Respected. |
3rd (3)  Dance Drama | | | | | 4 | Yan Aviles | Christian Flores | Successful at 5f and 6f. Finished 13l behind Sugar Loves It when fifth of 6 at 11-1 on her latest outing at Thistledown over 6f earlier this month. Might find a couple too strong. |
1st (2)  Spooky Little Girl | | | | | 3 | Jose Bracho | Candace Huffman | Successful at 5f and 6f. Finished 13l behind Sugar Loves It when fourth of 6 at 5-2 on her latest outing at Thistledown over 6f earlier this month. Could land a blow. |
(4)  My Pink Bunny Tale | | | | | 4 | Hector Berrios | Robert Cline | Successful twice at 6f. Finished 17l behind Pointof Attraction when last of 6 at 11-5 on her latest outing at Thistledown over 5f last month. Enters calculations. |
(5)  State Of Grace | | | | | 5 | Bailey Weatherly | Stephani Norris | Successful twice at 1m. Finished 4l behind Forglo when fourth of 8 at 25-1 on her latest outing at Mountaineer Park over 1m earlier this month. Others appeal more. |
A drop in grade could bring about a change in fortunes for ANGEL'S DESTINY, and she gets the nod over My Pink Bunny Tale and Spooky Little Girl.
Race 7: 20:50 Thistledown Race 7 - Allowance
1st (6)  Cloak And Dagger | | | | | 3 | Erik Barbaran | Jeffrey Skerrett | A winner at 5f. Finished 6l behind Charleston when fourth of five at 16-1 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 1m last month. Work to do. |
3rd (2)  Permafrost | | | | | 4 | Joam Toledo | Kim Puhl | A winner at 6f. Finished behind Kid Shelleen when fifth of eight at 19-5 on his latest outing at Oaklawn Park over 6f in March. Has to be of some interest. |
4th (3)  Libertango | | | | | 4 | Hector Jr Rosario | Jeffrey Skerrett | A winner at 6f. Third of six behind Sitka beaten at 10-1 on his latest outing at Ellis Park over 6f in July. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Kevin Fletcher. A leading contender. |
2nd (1)  Global Pride | | | | | 4 | Yan Aviles | Shane Meyers | A winner at 5f. Beaten 1l by Notso Mischievous when second of five at 16-5 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f last month. Can go one better. |
(4)  Tap Valley | | | | | 3 | Luis Gonzalez | Kim Puhl | A winner at 5f. Finished 13l behind Notso Mischievous when last of five at 15-2 on his latest outing at Thistledown over 6f last month. Easy enough to look elsewhere. |
(5)  Thirtyeight Wishes | | | | | 3 | Jose Bracho | Jennifer Tooley | A winner at 6f. Beaten 10l behind True Jedi at 50-1 when eighth of 10 on his latest outing at Turfway Park over 6f in March. Has a bit to find. |
Runner-up on three of his last four starts, GLOBAL PRIDE deserves a change in luck and he can get that on this occasion. Libertango and Permafrost look to his main dangers.
Race 8: 21:20 Thistledown Race 8 - Maiden Special Weight
2nd (7)  Secret Caller | | | | | 2 | Ricardo Feliciano | Nestor Rivera | Half-sister to Sharp E, won at 6f. May need the experience. |
3rd (2)  Illuminate | | | | | 2 | Yan Aviles | Timothy Hamm | Half-sister to Sparkling Jewel, won five times between 4f and 6f. Finished 3l behind Flashy N when fourth of eight at 8-1 on her racecourse debut at Thistledown over 5f (good) last month. Could be in the mix. |
4th (1)  Belle Bottoms | | | | | 2 | Erik Barbaran | Robert Gorham | Dam won three times at 5f. Placed once in two starts. Beaten 1/2l by Flashy N when second of eight at 18-1 on her latest outing at Thistledown over 5f (good) last month. The one to beat. |
1st (3)  Lo Bug | | | | | 2 | Noel Vigil | Richard Zielinski | Placed twice in three starts. Third of nine behind Silver Kiss beaten 6l at 35-1 on her latest outing at Thistledown over 6f last month. Warrants serious consideration. |
(4)  Complexity Girl | | | | | 2 | Angel Diaz | Nestor Rivera | Placed once in three starts. Finished 8l behind Flashy N when sixth of eight at 6-5fav on her latest outing at Thistledown over 5f (good) last month. Faces a stiff assignment. |
(5)  Small Town Gossip | | | | | 2 | Fernando Becerra Salazar | James Jackson | Unplaced in all three starts. Beaten 11l behind My Kinda Party at 11-2 when seventh of eight on her latest outing at Thistledown over 5f in July. Hard to enthuse over. |
(6)  Secret Valentine | | | | | 2 | Rocco Bowen | Timothy Hamm | Placed twice in three starts. Finished 6l behind Flashy N when fifth of eight at 3-1 on her latest outing at Thistledown over 5f (good) last month. Improvement is required. |
BELLE BOTTOMS showed marked improvement from first to second start when runner-up over C&D last time out, and she is preferred to Illuminate and Lo Bug.
