Mountaineer

00:00

Runners: 14 Distance: 0m 7f 0y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: RED HURRICANE has an obvious shout. He has '1's in the formstring and his good career strike-rate is persuasive. City Plan and Bourbon And Ice could also have a say.

Night Boss

Jockey: Maikol Vilchez Trainer: Melinda Sanders Age/Wt: 6/8-3 F: 875-67

Comment: Possible that there's no more in the locker and quite a while since he tasted success; finished seventh, beaten 22l, last month in a claimer; now looks to be past his prime and looks an unlikely winner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	391/5	-
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	111/10	-
11/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	697/10	-
18/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	273/10	-
23/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	303/10	-
04/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	51/10	-

Crafty Conquest

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Jessica Pizzurro Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 2859-8

Comment: Behind Tapsolution when last of eight last month in a claimer; one-time useful operator; now eased in the grades (in for $4k); has been on the scene in the recent past and poses a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	163/5	-
09/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	53/10	-
28/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	247/10	-
14/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	117/10	-
24/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	69/10	-
09/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	31/5	-

Undertow

Jockey: Jason Simpson Trainer: Gregory Viands Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 779-

Comment: Finished last of nine on first run for his current trainer in October in a claimer; has winning C&D form to his name; been generally quiet since successful in a claimer at Mountaineer Park in August; has had some time off; others are preferred as has not been seen doing much trackwork recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	139/10	-
17/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	79/10	-
03/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	63/5	-
16/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	39/10	-
25/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	1/2	-
04/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	2/1	-

Visual Artist

Jockey: Yan Aviles Trainer: Eddie Clouston Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 123-75

Comment: Finished just behind Tapsolution when last two months ago in a claimer; this is his level and winner of eight races (5½f-1m½f); claiming tag drops to $4k (from $6.5k); knows how to win so not dismissed.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	37/10	-
07/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	8/1	-
12/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	3/2	-
04/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	3/10	-
20/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	1/2	-
07/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	9/10	-

Bourbon And Ice

Jockey: Marshall Mendez Trainer: Anthony Farrior Age/Wt: 9/8-8 F: 631737

Comment: Grade looks suitable and produced a string of consistent efforts; far from disgraced (beaten 4l) in a claimer at Charles Town last month; stable is ticking along nicely; prospects as sights are lowered a bit reflected by lower claiming tag and shown he can get his head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	56/5	-
10/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	253/10	-
19/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	21/5	-
17/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/10	-
27/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	6/1	-
28/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	21/10	-

City Plan

Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez Trainer: Jeff Zook Age/Wt: 10/8-8 F: 225-44

Comment: Found life tough when 11l back in fourth upped to 1m two weeks ago in a starter allowance; brings winning C&D form to the table; deserves respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	33/5	-
28/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	189/10	-
14/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	17/2	-
16/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	1/1	-
08/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	32/5	-
26/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	13/5	-

Tapsolution

Jockey: Charle Oliveros Trainer: Jay Bernardini Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 42244

Comment: Not disgraced when fourth last month in a claimer; has hit the frame in several recent runs; possible that there's no more in the locker; now looks to be past his prime and others make more appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	49/10	-
19/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	34/5	-
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	13/10	-
11/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	3/5	-
26/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	3/2	-
10/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	49/10	-

Red Hurricane

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Jay Bernardini Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 12-14

Comment: Performed at a higher level than this in his peak and a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 7-26; fair effort when beaten just under 5l last month in a claimer; should be sharper for his return to action and has to be taken seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	8/5	-
09/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	7/10	-
17/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	3/10	-
05/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/5	-
05/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	23/5	-
14/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	43/10	-

Krug

Jockey: Luis Tapara Trainer: Jose Lopez Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 766311

Comment: Going for a hat-trick; easy winner (7l, sloppy track) last week in a claimer; tag drops from $6.5k to $4k here; despite that Mountaineer Park success, easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	28/5	-
18/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	33/5	-
06/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	37/2	-
27/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	137/5	-
01/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	93/5	-
04/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	31/5	-

Ry's Revenge

Jockey: Ricardo Barrios Trainer: John Brown Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: -0978

Comment: Unable to land a blow in eighth 13 days ago in a claimer; may have reached limits of his ability and recent form hardly the most inspiring; little chance with a few rivals in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	227/5	-
13/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	107/2	-
08/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	406/5	-
15/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	1031/10	-
18/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	251/5	-
07/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	171/5	-

Just U And Me Kid

Jockey: Bailey Weatherly Trainer: Crystal Richison Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 65575-

Comment: Record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 6-29) and smart performer at one stage; could not manage better than fifth six months ago in a claimer; tag unaltered from last time ($4k); back from an absence here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	169/5	-
13/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	129/2	-
06/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	409/10	-
23/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	33/5	-
24/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	3/1	-
19/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	87/5	-

K P All Systems Go

Jockey: Yuri Yaranga Trainer: Jeffrey Englehart Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 5-1

Comment: Got the job done in a claimer by a head at Presque Isle Downs on his first start for this trainer last month; managed two wins in his last four outings; drops in trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/05/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	37/5	-
24/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	23/5	-
27/08/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	24/5	-
26/07/24	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	29/5	-
24/05/24	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 3	2/1	-
06/11/23	Finger Lakes / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	5/2	-

Founder

Jockey: Luis Negron Trainer: Moises Valdez Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 677-7

Comment: Finished last of seven at Presque Isle Downs over 1m½f (claimer) when dropped in distance 12 days ago; four-time winner within the resume (from 6f-1m½f) but recent form hardly the most inspiring; claiming tag drops from $5k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	58/5	-
21/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	288/5	-
04/10/24	Belterra Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	153/10	-
20/09/24	Presque Isle Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	31/5	-
06/08/24	Presque Isle Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	157/10	-
03/07/24	Presque Isle Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	137/10	-

Raji

Jockey: Andrew Ramgeet Trainer: Tina Ramgeet Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 5/22-

Comment: Close up runner-up (Thistledown) a year ago in a maiden special weight; signs of promise with some solid efforts to date and has maintained his consistent level of form; returns from a layoff.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/24	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	42/5	-
10/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	9/10	-
09/04/23	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	271/10	-
12/03/23	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	111/10	-
10/02/23	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	101/10	-
09/10/22	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	152/5	-

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Mountaineer

00:25

Runners: 13 Distance: 0m 7f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: OPRY is taken to reverse placings with those he reopposes and the make-up of this race should suit a horse who likes to stalk the early speed. Doctor Wu, Chief Randel and Thought are also shortlisted.

Bustin Up

Jockey: Alejandro Gomez Trainer: Juan Vazquez Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 2142-2

Comment: Had three of these rivals behind him in a claimer when dropped to this trip last month on debut for this trainer; one-time useful operator and string of consistent efforts of late; now down in class (in for $15k from $20k); can be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	47/10	-
10/10/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	41/10	-
17/07/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	12/1	-
03/07/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	15/2	-
05/06/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	15/2	-
26/03/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	231/10	-

Doctor Wu

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Jay Bernardini Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 111537

Comment: Split a number of these rivals in a claimer when beaten 7l (seventh of nine) upped to this distance last month; this is his grade and one-time useful operator; tag drops from $20k to $15k here; it wouldn't be a surprise to see him return to the winners' enclosure and should be thereabouts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	217/10	-
13/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	31/10	-
22/04/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	21/5	-
13/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	9/5	-
01/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	18/5	-
29/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	6/5	-

Misterchilliwilli

Jockey: Yuri Yaranga Trainer: Jeff Fletcher Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 14-7

Comment: Has winning form over this course and distance on the CV; last of seven in an allowance optional claimer when dropped down to 6f in February (Mahoning Valley), behind Jokemeister; claiming tag drops to $15k (from $25k); returning from a layoff here; concern he might not be fully tuned up so one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	37/1	-
16/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	36/5	-
01/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	19/5	-
21/08/24	Presque Isle Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	7/1	-
04/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	109/5	-
08/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	12/5	-

Crowned Jewel

Jockey: Charle Oliveros Trainer: Denis Cluley Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 554-61

Comment: Aiming for a third C&D win after his success here two weeks ago; despite that Mountaineer Park success, hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	113/10	-
30/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	101/5	-
20/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	253/10	-
28/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	169/10	-
09/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	53/10	-
16/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	7/5	-

Opry

Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez Trainer: Burton Sipp Age/Wt: 9/8-8 F: 6-8

Comment: Came home eighth, beaten 8l, in a claimer last month splitting Bustin Up, Doctor Wu and Big Rowdy Dan on debut for this trainer; may still have more to offer with few miles on the clock; tag drops from $20k to $15k here; big player based on the pick of his form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	219/10	-
01/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	147/10	-
18/06/23	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	5 / 6	57/10	-
14/05/23	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 7	21/5	-
08/04/23	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	3 / 6	61/10	-
05/02/23	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 10	121/10	-

Thought

Jockey: Luis Negron Trainer: Marcus Kocijan Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 716413

Comment: Successful nine times from 32 career runs; creditable third here over 1m (allowance race) last month on debut for this trainer; poses a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	22/5	-
23/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	19/10	-
13/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	13/10	-
09/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	51/10	-
13/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/5	-
19/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	189/10	-

Shy Guy

Jockey: Bailey Weatherly Trainer: Andrew Kerr Age/Wt: 9/8-8 F: 4/431-5

Comment: Creditable effort to finish fifth, beaten 1½l in an allowance optional claimer three weeks ago; excellent in his prime; has winning form at this track; claiming tag now upped from $12.5k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	26/1	-
09/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	49/10	-
20/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	52/5	-
28/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	58/5	-
03/10/23	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	32/1	-
30/08/23	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	23/5	-

Chief Randel

Jockey: Ricardo Barrios Trainer: Terry Crago Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 419-65

Comment: Smart performer in his prime and grade looks suitable; didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten 7l) in an allowance race four weeks ago; he knows the task at hand and ought to be competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	109/2	-
21/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	327/10	-
10/08/24	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	9 / 9	149/5	-
31/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	11/5	-
10/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	14/5	-
01/05/23	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	55/2	-

Big Rowdy Dan

Jockey: Brandon Whitacre Trainer: Jay Bernardini Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 66329

Comment: Last of nine in a claimer upped to this distance when he was behind several of these rivals three weeks ago; admirable career strike-rate (seven from 31 to date); eased in class with tag standing at $15k here; others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	81/5	-
13/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	99/10	-
01/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	37/10	-
13/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	27/5	-
05/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	13/5	-
16/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/2	-

Jokemeister

Jockey: Agustin Bracho Trainer: Jami Poole Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 1-25467

Comment: Largely disappointing since successful in an allowance race at Mahoning Valley in November; last of seven behind Shy Guy, last month in an allowance optional claimer; switching to turf for the first time; higher claiming tag here so up in class; facing a testing assignment and hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	8/5	-
05/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	37/10	-
25/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	42/5	-
10/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	93/10	-
11/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	53/10	-
05/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	27/10	-

Stomping Moon

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Joe Pizzurro Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 325334

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 7l, finishing fourth of six over 6f at Thistledown (optional claimer) last month; recent form has a decent look to it; this is his grade; up in distance by an extra 1f here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Thistledown / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	251/10	-
13/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	41/5	-
30/04/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	477/10	-
11/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	79/5	-
22/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	11/10	-
12/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	59/10	-

Hashtag No Wonder

Jockey: Mauro Cedillo Trainer: Neil Morris Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 8/0-

Comment: Beaten a long way at Colonial Downs in September in an allowance race; returns from a layoff; down in trip here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Malvern / Maiden, Optional Claiming / H	-	3 / 8	-	-
20/04/25	Morven Park / Maiden, Claiming / H	-	7 / 10	-	-
22/03/25	Aiken / Maiden, Optional Claiming / H	-	6 / 9	-	-
23/11/24	Aiken / Maiden, Claiming / H	-	F / 10	-	-
02/11/24	Montpelier / Special Weight, Maiden / H	-	7 / 8	-	-
27/10/24	Great Meadow / Maiden, Optional Claiming / H	-	P / 7	-	-

Stride

Jockey: Antioco Murgia Trainer: Hugo Andrade Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 0-9734

Comment: Smart performer at one stage and grade looks suitable; beaten 14l into fourth two weeks ago at Horseshoe Indianapolis in an optional claimer; dropped in distance here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	17/2	-
12/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	167/5	-
02/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	107/5	-
04/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	454/25	-
13/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	997/100	-
02/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 12	5057/100	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Mountaineer

00:50

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 5f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SWEET SODDY J rates a strong recommendation. He will be in the wings should the leaders go off too fast. Malibu Cowboy and Poker Partner are among the dangers.

Smart Coverage

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Jessica Pizzurro Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 111-

Comment: Comes here off the back of a hat-trick; brings winning C&D form to the table; landed a narrow success in an allowance race last July; despite that Mountaineer Park success, not easy to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	71/10	-
11/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	47/10	-
08/05/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	21/5	-
30/01/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	9/1	-
01/12/23	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	77/20	-
17/11/23	Woodbine / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	217/20	-

Sweet Soddy J

Jockey: Yan Aviles Trainer: Norman Cash Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 5-72

Comment: Good effort when close up back down to 4½f two months ago in an allowance optional claimer; first attempt at turf; lower claiming tag should make this easier and possesses leading claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	1/1	-
02/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	31/10	-
20/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	6/5	-
18/07/24	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	103/10	-
28/06/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	7/2	-
17/06/24	Presque Isle Downs / Stakes / F	-	7 / 10	143/2	-

Button Box

Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez Trainer: Crystal Richison Age/Wt: 10/8-8 F: 6/1-

Comment: Claimed fourth C&D win last time when successful at 6-4; tag has been raised to $10k; his best looks to be behind him and not one to rely on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/2	-
12/09/23	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	17/10	-
22/08/23	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	29/10	-
26/07/23	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	4/5	-
19/06/23	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	31/10	-
22/08/22	Parx / Stakes / F	-	4 / 6	222/5	-

Malibu Cowboy

Jockey: Brandon Whitacre Trainer: Jay Bernardini Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 33131-

Comment: Successful by 2l over 6f here (claimer) in November; a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 5-20; likely to be a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	9/10	-
14/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	3/2	-
09/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	3/10	-
08/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	24/5	-
14/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	6/5	-
25/07/24	Colonial Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	187/10	-

Outkissed

Jockey: Angel Diaz Trainer: Rodney Faulkner Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 5-3164

Comment: Successful five times from 22 career runs; not disgraced in fourth in an optional claimer on first run for his current trainer at Belterra Park 12 days ago; this is competitive and not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Belterra Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	287/10	-
01/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	47/10	-
28/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	3/2	-
03/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	13/10	-
06/12/24	Charles Town / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	17/5	-
22/11/24	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	9/5	-

Poker Partner

Jockey: Erik Barbaran Trainer: Jay Bernardini Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 214246

Comment: String of consistent efforts of late and this is his level; respectable effort to finish sixth, beaten just over 2l here over 5½f (allowance optional claimer) three weeks ago; first attempt on turf; considered as lower claiming tag should make this easier and shown he can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	131/10	-
23/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	8/5	-
01/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	3/1	-
20/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	73/5	-
08/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	16/5	-
23/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	18/5	-

Lucago

Jockey: Luis Negron Trainer: Juan Gotera Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 8-252

Comment: Good effort when close up last month in a claimer; possible that there's no more in the locker and hasn't won for a while; higher claiming tag here so class rise to contend with; others more persuasive as now looks to be past his prime.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	22/5	-
26/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	11/2	-
04/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	11/5	-
11/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	9/5	-
19/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	14/5	-
20/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	158/5	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Mountaineer

01:15

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: HARDLY EVER BETTER is expected to get the job done. He got held up in traffic last time and ran with credit last time, while Bee A Sky Beam looks best of the rest.

Guardiansof Autism

Jockey: Luis Tapara Trainer: Marcus Kocijan Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 589543

Comment: Creditable third in front of Necco 15 days ago in a claimer; brings winning C&D form to the table.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	87/10	-
14/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	22/5	-
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	9/5	-
06/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	47/2	-
25/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	167/10	-
07/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	58/5	-

Karma Bus

Jockey: Maikol Vilchez Trainer: Melinda Sanders Age/Wt: 5/8-3 F: 55655

Comment: Finished fifth but wasn't beaten too far (7l) over 5f here (claimer) 22 days ago; no longer appears to be improving and a while since he's been in the winners' enclosure (last win in 2023); meeting some horses in good form and others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	137/10	-
09/05/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	23/2	-
23/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	47/10	-
01/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	29/2	-
02/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	22/1	-
04/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	32/5	-

Hardly Ever Better

Jockey: Marshall Mendez Trainer: Anthony Farrior Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 3-3325

Comment: Has proven competitive in a race of this nature; creditable fifth two months ago at Charles Town in a claimer; Anthony Farrior's runners are going great guns at the moment; every chance as lower claiming tag should make this easier and jockey's C&D record from low draws is useful.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	16/5	-
29/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	22/5	-
24/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	9/5	-
05/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	1/1	-
15/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	17/10	-
13/09/24	Charles Town / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	39/1	-

Squeezethesharman

Jockey: Alejandro Gomez Trainer: Julie Mathes Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 385-31

Comment: Shown recent signs of improvement; opened his account in a maiden claimer when successful by just over 2l last month; no surprise to see him go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	15/1	-
27/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	9/1	-
03/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	31/5	-
13/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	87/10	-
31/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	27/10	-
21/10/24	Fort Erie / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	27/10	-

Fortinbras

Jockey: Edgar Paucar Trainer: Eddie Clouston Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 5212-6

Comment: Failed to live up to market expectations when sixth last month in a claimer; has won at this track; he meets the required standard ability wise; could be interesting if duplicating the form of his most recent win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	6/5	-
26/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	1/2	-
29/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	1/10	-
15/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	3/1	-
25/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	6/5	-
10/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	4/5	-

Necco

Jockey: Joam Toledo Trainer: Stephen Murtough Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 7-5

Comment: Poor strike-rate and may not have any more improvement left; out of the frame when fifth over 6f here (claimer) behind Guardiansof Autism, two weeks ago; facing a testing assignment and hard to see him doing much.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	59/1	-
17/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	631/10	-
11/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	373/10	-
19/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	109/10	-
08/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	28/5	-
04/07/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	25/2	-

Bajan Boy

Jockey: Ricardo Barrios Trainer: Virginia Demczyk Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 523-18

Comment: Tailed off in an allowance race last month; this is his level and has found improvement of late; chance as shown he can win fairly recently and was a winner two starts ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	74/5	-
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	13/5	-
09/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	121/10	-
01/12/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	7/5	-
16/11/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	91/10	-
26/10/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	169/10	-

Bee A Sky Beam

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Eddie Clouston Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 2221

Comment: Off the mark over 6½f at Charles Town (maiden claimer) when a 2l winner two months ago; seems to be improving based on last two runs; calmer waters here (in for $4k, $5k tag last time); one to take seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/10	-
30/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	2/5	-
08/03/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	2/5	-
16/02/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	4/5	-
31/01/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	21/5	-
09/02/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	9/5	-

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2nd Favourite

Mountaineer

01:40

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SLAINTE MHATH is strongly fancied to come out on top. Moneyslot and My Angel Does could run well too.

Prettyrunner

Jockey: Luis Tapara Trainer: Louis DePasquale Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 7

Comment: Finished last and beaten 19l first time out (4½f, here) at 33-1 15 days ago; claiming debut; could improve from her debut but will need to despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
02/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 7	63/2	-

My Angel Does

Jockey: Joe Stokes Trainer: Moises Valdez Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 9-0557

Comment: Attempting to open her account at the eighth time of asking; split Strawberry Sky (sixth) and Slainte Mhath (last) in a maiden claimer (Presque Isle Downs) 14 days ago when beaten 12l on debut for this trainer; down in class now, dropping from a $7.5k tag; now switched to dirt for the first time; not dismissed.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/06/25	Presque Isle Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	48/5	-
02/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	49/20	-
13/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	37/20	-
05/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	681/100	-
19/12/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	1517/100	-
10/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	856/25	-

Strawberry Sky

Jockey: Charle Oliveros Trainer: Lawrence Antus Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 67-06

Comment: Finished sixth, beaten a fair way in a maiden claimer upped to this distance at Presque Isle Downs on first outing for new trainer when she had a couple of these behind 14 days ago; this just her fifth race; related to Stakes winner Handy Dandy; claiming value now drops from $7.5k; entitled to respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/06/25	Presque Isle Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	339/5	-
27/05/25	Presque Isle Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	827/10	-
23/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	319/10	-
10/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	433/10	-

Moneyslot

Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez Trainer: Frank Gerich Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 372-24

Comment: Problems at the start (off slowly) five weeks ago when beaten 10l (fourth of eight) in a maiden special weight; stepped up on her last two starts and she meets the required standard ability wise; no surprise to see her go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	131/10	-
28/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	11/2	-
04/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	17/10	-
18/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	101/10	-
30/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	6/5	-
21/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	36/5	-

Slainte Mhath

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Moises Valdez Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 832-8

Comment: Last of eight in a maiden claimer (Presque Isle Downs) 14 days ago; this is her level and has shown some recent improvement; in for a $4k tag so down in class ($7.5k last time); can have a big say judged on finishing second two starts back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/06/25	Presque Isle Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	46/5	-
28/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	13/10	-
16/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	49/10	-
02/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	61/10	-
18/09/24	Presque Isle Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	53/10	-
04/09/24	Presque Isle Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	73/10	-

Liz Dreamin

Jockey: Ricardo Barrios Trainer: Grantley Barrett Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 75064

Comment: Winless with run of consecutive defeats standing at 13; could not manage better than fourth (dropped back to 6f) 20 days ago in a maiden claimer; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	61/2	-
03/05/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	509/10	-
23/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	377/5	-
06/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	119/5	-
01/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	913/10	-
12/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	679/10	-

Snowbird

Jockey: Yuri Yaranga Trainer: Sara Stanoszek Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 574-57

Comment: Attempts to score at the 19th time of asking; last of seven in a maiden special weight (sloppy track) last Sunday upped to this distance; should prove competitive based on the pick of her form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	51/2	-
27/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	382/5	-
04/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	102/5	-
17/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	1099/10	-
03/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	177/10	-
14/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	9/1	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Mountaineer

02:05

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: HONOUR'S CHOICE is a two-time winner at this track and takes the eye from a recent form perspective. Charlottes Way looks best of the rest.

Gold Pass

Jockey: Maikol Vilchez Trainer: William Howard Age/Wt: 9/8-8 F: 8667-

Comment: Could not manage better than seventh in November in a claimer; no longer appears to be improving and not a frequent winner; returns from a break today; this looks a decent race so hard to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	1271/10	-
14/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	307/5	-
10/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	763/10	-
24/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	621/10	-
03/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	527/10	-
15/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	309/5	-

Shes Hot To Trot

Jockey: Luis Tapara Trainer: Julie Mathes Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 475742

Comment: Was thereabouts (second of eight, 50-1) over 5½f here (claimer) when ahead of a couple of these two weeks ago; poses a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	54/1	-
13/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	171/10	-
21/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	113/5	-
19/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	21/1	-
05/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	73/5	-
09/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	232/5	-

Charlottes Way

Jockey: Yan Aviles Trainer: John Brown Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 1-023

Comment: Finished third when beaten 6l over 5½f here (claimer) 15 days ago; can give it a good shot as jockey does well from inside draws here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	45/2	-
28/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	74/5	-
21/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	121/5	-
04/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	4/1	-
21/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	47/10	-
11/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	44/5	-

Ms Gloria Jean

Jockey: Bailey Weatherly Trainer: Donald Blankenship Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 1-87334

Comment: Not beaten too far when fourth of eight on her debut for this trainer 15 days ago in a claimer; hard to ignore if duplicating the form of her most recent win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	261/10	-
13/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	123/10	-
28/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	68/5	-
22/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	667/10	-
09/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	237/5	-
21/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	81/10	-

Honour's Choice

Jockey: Brandon Whitacre Trainer: Marion Cuttino Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 731

Comment: Scored narrowly in a claimer four weeks ago; needs to be taken seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	9/5	-
07/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	4/1	-
25/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	256/5	-
09/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	353/10	-
28/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	34/5	-
05/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	147/10	-

Dixie Rag

Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez Trainer: Donald Blankenship Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 858767

Comment: Unable to land a blow when seventh of eight over 1m here (claimer, sloppy track) 42 days ago; slumped a bit since winning a claimer at Mountaineer Park in October and has struggled to hit the frame of late; easy to oppose as has not been seen doing much trackwork recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	149/5	-
26/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	113/2	-
05/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	363/5	-
15/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	719/10	-
22/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	327/5	-
01/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	547/10	-

Boccabella

Jockey: Limber Flores Taboada Trainer: William Witherow Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 37-47

Comment: Was held in seventh in a claimer when she was behind several of these rivals two weeks ago; couldn't be confident about her as a few rivals look in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	331/10	-
12/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	44/5	-
27/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	143/5	-
14/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	181/10	-
23/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	87/5	-
07/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	59/10	-

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Mountaineer

02:30

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: C J ALL THE WAY has an obvious shout. He is excused a last-run blip and is proven at the trip, while Act Of Valor and Amigo's Affair are among the dangers.

Act Of Valor

Jockey: Joam Toledo Trainer: Stephen Murtough Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 743-85

Comment: Finished fifth beaten 5l in a claimer last week; needs considering if replicating most recent run and jockey does well from inner gates here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	649/10	-
05/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	221/5	-
05/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	251/10	-
19/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	169/10	-
30/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	321/5	-
17/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	543/10	-

Mass Appeal

Jockey: Brandon Whitacre Trainer: L Cox Age/Wt: 9/8-8 F: 8-340

Comment: Finished last of ten over 7f here (claimer) two weeks ago; others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	67/10	-
21/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	19/10	-
05/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	15/2	-
26/11/24	Finger Lakes / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	83/5	-
05/11/24	Finger Lakes / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	32/5	-
01/10/24	Finger Lakes / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	153/4	-

C J All The Way

Jockey: Bailey Weatherly Trainer: Gary Johnson Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 81626

Comment: Has proven competitive in a race of this nature; not disgraced in sixth last month at Thistledown in a claimer; respected as lower claiming tag should make this easier and shown he can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	12/5	-
24/04/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	13/5	-
17/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	23/5	-
29/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	12/5	-
09/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	61/10	-
09/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	43/5	-

Amigo's Affair

Jockey: Mauro Cedillo Trainer: Gary Johnson Age/Wt: 12/8-8 F: 5-36

Comment: Came home sixth, beaten 10l, at Thistledown last month in a claimer; wins-runs record of 22-79; likely to be involved as lower claiming tag should make this easier - should be sharper for his recent return to action.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/05/25	Thistledown / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	37/2	-
29/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	4/1	-
17/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	23/5	-
19/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	17/10	-
07/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	51/10	-
17/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	9/1	-

Good Idea

Jockey: Luis Batista Trainer: Jessica Pizzurro Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 38-264

Comment: Performed at a higher level than this in his peak and successful six times from 44 career outings (6f-1m½f); posted respectable effort when beaten 3½l over 6f here (claimer) two weeks ago; is respected as recent effort was encouraging.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	47/1	-
12/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	44/5	-
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	95/2	-
25/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	57/10	-
30/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	91/5	-
14/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	143/10	-

Estilo Varonil

Jockey: Kyle Gilbert Trainer: Renee Boyd Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 76-

Comment: Finished just behind Act Of Valor when sixth in a claimer in September; successful seven times from 38 career starts (5½f-1m½f) but hasn't really fired since his success in a claimer at Mountaineer Park last July; returns from a layoff; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	39/2	-
12/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	5/1	-
27/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	59/5	-
24/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	29/10	-
09/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	16/5	-
17/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	4/5	-

Cajun Chaos

Jockey: Yuri Yaranga Trainer: Wajdi Bouali Age/Wt: 9/8-8 F: 899-9

Comment: Form could be levelling off and generally been out of sorts of late; unable to land a blow when ninth of ten last month on debut outing for new trainer in a claimer; can only watch as no longer in his pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	171/2	-
11/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	73/1	-
28/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	957/10	-
05/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	122/1	-
07/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	897/10	-
26/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	553/10	-

Red Gun

Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez Trainer: Donald Blankenship Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 5-545

Comment: Specialist here with three wins and running consistently; finished just behind Good Idea when fifth two weeks ago in a claimer; can be in the mix as boasts the best speed figure posted by this field in the last 12 months and there was plenty to like about his latest performance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	103/10	-
05/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	5/1	-
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	63/10	-
03/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	21/5	-
18/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	33/5	-
29/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	1/1	-

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Mountaineer

02:55

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: CANDY INVASION should be forgiven a disappointing latest run and although behind some of these latest, is taken to overturn those placings. Plenty Of Time is another to consider.

Big Smile

Jockey: Bailey Weatherly Trainer: Robert Scallan Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 14695

Comment: Beaten 10l into fifth over 6f here (claimer) on debut for new trainer 13 days ago; subpar since successful in a claimer at Charles Town in January; this is competitive and there are better alternatives here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	66/5	-
19/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	67/10	-
20/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	9/1	-
28/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	101/10	-
31/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	9/2	-
13/12/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	19/10	-

Candy Invasion

Jockey: Yuri Yaranga Trainer: Shane Spiess Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 68324

Comment: A winner over C&D; he can be competitive at this level; out of the frame (beaten 7l in fourth) in a claimer when separating a number of reopposing rivals two weeks ago; warrants plenty of respect as has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals and he's shown signs of promise here and there.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	23/10	-
18/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	8/5	-
01/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	27/10	-
12/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	89/10	-
12/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	67/5	-
08/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	114/5	-

Franco

Jockey: Limber Flores Taboada Trainer: William Witherow Age/Wt: 11/8-8 F: 4-6157

Comment: Beaten 15l into seventh in a claimer when he was behind several of these rivals two weeks ago; has a good record at this venue, including three course-and-distance wins; Limber Taboada Flores booked; his best looks to be behind him and has questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	121/5	-
18/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	27/2	-
04/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	11/2	-
21/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	111/5	-
09/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	23/5	-
02/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	33/10	-

Scorsese

Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez Trainer: Cameron Trierweiler Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 42631-

Comment: Claimed a second C&D win in October when successful by 2½l; better than this level in his pomp; tag unchanged at $4k; returns from a layoff.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/10	-
22/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	119/5	-
20/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	66/5	-
25/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/2	-
10/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	13/10	-
17/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	17/10	-

Happy Champ

Jockey: Maikol Vilchez Trainer: Robert Scallan Age/Wt: 7/8-3 F: 16-53

Comment: A C&D winner; one-time useful operator; split a number of these rivals 15 days ago when going close (sent off 18-1) upped to this distance in a claimer; chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	37/2	-
07/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	117/10	-
21/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	161/10	-
22/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	109/10	-
07/07/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	159/10	-
25/05/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	28/5	-

Plenty Of Time

Jockey: Luis Negron Trainer: Moises Valdez Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 8-6097

Comment: Finished last of seven in a claimer (Presque Isle Downs) last month when dropped in distance on debut for this trainer; useful in this grade; tag drops from $6.3k to $4k here; prospects as could be suited by this step up in trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/05/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	71/5	-
31/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	39/2	-
29/01/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	49/1	-
14/01/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	136/5	-
18/12/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	367/10	-
27/11/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	137/5	-

Strike The Top

Jockey: Yan Aviles Trainer: Jami Poole Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 0-32

Comment: Brings winning C&D form to the table; cut above this level in his prime; beaten narrowly in a claimer when he finished ahead of a number of these runners 15 days ago; deserves respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	11/5	-
13/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	111/10	-
24/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	82/5	-
08/07/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	11/10	-
26/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	61/10	-
10/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	8/5	-

Textpectation

Jockey: Brandon Whitacre Trainer: Javier Morzan Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 713346

Comment: Successful six times from 61 career outings (5f-1m½f); has won at this track; finished sixth but wasn't beaten too far (6l) over 6f here (claimer) when dropped in distance two weeks ago; his best looks to be behind him and others make more appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	10/1	-
18/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	71/10	-
12/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	5/2	-
29/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	32/5	-
22/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	873/10	-
28/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	149/2	-

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