ThistledownSat, May 16, 2026

ILLUMINATE (1) resumed last start over 5½f at this track (Dirt) and showed little early speed, settling well back but hitting the line hard to finish second, beaten 5 lengths. Has a formidable record at this journey with two wins and two placings from five starts and is one of the major players. STICK AROUND (5) performed above expectations last time over 5½f at this track (Dirt), finishing 1. 5 lengths from the winner in second after starting at huge odds. Has a good association with Alexander Chavez with a run of three top-three results. Expecting a bold showing. SMALL TOWN GOSSIP (6) returns from a lay-off of seven months and did win when resuming last time in work over 6f at this track (Dirt). Should be prominent. MYSTICAL MOBIL (2) returns from a lay-off of five months and is having her first run for a new yard. Finished fifth at Mahoning Valley (Dirt) over 6f when when resuming last time in work.