18:20 thistledown Thursday 23rd April 2026

    18:20 THISTLEDOWN

    | 3+

    Winner USD $16,128 - 4 runners

    1760y

    Going:

    Surface: D

    Race Analysis

    THE MIRACLE KIUT (2) finished 4 lengths adrift in fourth when resuming after a lay-off at Mahoning Valley over 6f last time out. Use her as an anchor in multiples. S'MOR CRAFTY (3) has scored at her last two starts, most recently by 0. 3 lengths over 1m at Mahoning Valley (Dirt). That continued the solid form this campaign, with four wins and two minor placings from 10 starts. Top chance again. SHANGHAI DELIGHT (1) finished 4 lengths adrift in fourth at Mahoning Valley over 6f at her latest appearance. No excuses. In this small field. HIGH FIRE (4) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1m at Mahoning Valley, beaten 9 lengths into seventh. Nicely placed to find some form.

    No. Form
    Horse Racing
    Comments
    Age
    Weight
    OR
    Jockey(Claim)
    Trainer
    Best Odds
    1

    21464

    Shanghai Delight
    (24)b, fb, f
    4
    8-7
    T Mike L RoneJ Luis Raul Rivera
    • 4
    • 8-7
    • Luis Raul Rivera
    • Mike L Rone
    2

    4124

    The Miracle Kiut
    (16)dk b/br, mdk b/br, m
    6
    8-7
    T Caryn VecchioJ Jose A Bracho
    • 6
    • 8-7
    • Jose A Bracho
    • Caryn Vecchio
    3

    47211

    Smor Crafty
    (17)dk b/br, fdk b/br, f
    4
    8-11
    T Robert GuciardoJ C Keiser
    • 4
    • 8-11
    • C Keiser
    • Robert Guciardo
    4

    66347

    High Fire
    (30)b, mb, m
    10
    8-2
    T Gary L JohnsonJ J Skerrett
    • 10
    • 8-2
    • J Skerrett
    • Gary L Johnson

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