ThistledownMon, August 24, 2026

THIS TIME (3) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 4 lengths when fourth over 6f at Belterra Park a month ago after being in the firing line on the bend. Meeting a tougher field but on his best form he is good enough to take this out. FOURDATESFORHOCO (5) comes here off a break of three-and-a-half months. Scored over 6f at Mahoning Valley at the start of last prep. Rates highly and is likely to be prominent. IT'S OFFICIAL (1) is a handy nine-year-old gelding who returned from a break last start and finished 1. 1 lengths away in third over 6f at this track (Dirt). Bright prospects. RECKLESS L J (2) ran fourth at his latest appearance over 6f at this track, clocking in 6 lengths from the winner. Has a sound record here with eight wins from 22 starts. Strong top-three chance.