Cause Of Love (USA)
About
Cause Of Love is a 9yo ch from the United States trained by Nestor Rivera. It is by the stallion Giant Oak out of the dam Love First Sight. To date it has taken 8 victories. On 14 Mar 2021 at Mahoning Valley, it earned its most important win yet, collecting $30,500 in Race 4.
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ThistledownRace Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Mahoning Valley 29-Oct-25 1210m R5 Race 5 $3,500 (of $17,500) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:14.110, SP: 10.00 stalked the pace three wide, claimed a narrow lead entering the stretch five wide, overtaken by foe at the sixteenth, began to come again but not in time. | A Chavez 56.2kg 0.25L | 2 (12) |
| Mahoning Valley 21-Oct-25 1210m R2 Race 2 $729 (of $24,300) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:12.650, SP: 5.50 trailed shortly after the start, gained position five wide in the turn, weakened in the stretch to give up position. | A Chavez 56.2kg 10.25L | 5 (5) |
| Thistledown 03-Oct-25 1610m R4 Race 4 $708 (of $23,600) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:39.640, SP: 21.00 was bumped at the start then trailed. | A Diaz 54kg 20.00L | 5 (5) |
| Thistledown 24-Sep-25 1210m R2 Race 2 $1,792 (of $25,600) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:13.360, SP: 11.00 with the second flight inside, closed a gap late two wide. | A Chavez 54.9kg 2.25L | 4 (7) |
| Thistledown 28-Aug-25 1210m R5 Race 5 $280 (of $28,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:12.440, SP: 10.00 | A Chavez 55.8kg 9.75L | 7 (7) |
| Thistledown 19-Aug-25 1210m R5 Race 5 $13,578 (of $21,900) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:12.910, SP: 3.75 stalked the early pace three wide, rallied two wide under left handed urging to make the lead inside the furlong marker, edged clear late and just lasted. | A Chavez 54kg | 1 (5) |
| Thistledown 12-Jun-25 1210m FIRM R1 Race 1 $657 (of $21,900) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:12.570, SP: 4.33 chased the winner two wide and weakened on the turn. | L Rivera 54kg 12.50L | 5 (7) |
| Thistledown 22-May-25 1110m FIRM R3 Race 3 $4,380 (of $21,900) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:05.640, SP: 3.50 chased the winner two wide and held on for second in the four path. | L Rivera 54kg 5.00L | 2 (5) |
| Thistledown 22-Apr-25 1210m FIRM R7 Race 7 $840 (of $28,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:12.440, SP: 10.00 stalked the pace three wide and weakened in the stretch. | A Diaz 54kg 4.90L | 5 (5) |
| Mahoning Valley 10-Apr-25 1210m FIRM R6 Race 6 $1,812 (of $25,900) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:12.740, SP: 17.00 was well placed stalking the pace and lacked a closing response. | A I Diaz 56.2kg 4.75L | 4 (8) |
| Mahoning Valley 28-Mar-25 1210m FIRM R6 Race 6 $5,180 (of $25,900) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:14.340, SP: 9.00 reserved off the pace down the backstretch, rallied five wide on the turn to loom boldly in upper stretch and hung down the lane. | A I Diaz 56.2kg 2.00L | 2 (6) |
| Mahoning Valley 11-Mar-25 1610m FIRM R4 Race 4 $1,812 (of $25,900) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:41.050, SP: 10.00 stalked the pace three wide and went evenly. | S Gonzalez 56.2kg 7.50L | 4 (7) |
| Mahoning Valley 09-Feb-25 1210m R7 Race 7 $777 (of $40,900) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:10.120 failed to menace. | A I Diaz 56.2kg 8.75L | 5 (6) |
| Mahoning Valley 10-Jan-25 1210m R8 Race 8 $5,180 (of $25,901) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:13.220, SP: 7.00 Checked, gain outside | A I Diaz 56.2kg 0.25L | 2 (7) |
| Mahoning Valley 17-Dec-24 1210m FIRM R2 Race 2 $15,309 (of $24,300) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:12.940, SP: 2.00 Set pace, drew clear | A I Diaz 56.2kg | 1 (5) |
| Mahoning Valley 04-Dec-24 1610m FIRM R1 Race 1 $1,561 (of $22,300) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:37.260, SP: 4.50 stalked the paced three wide into the stretch then faded. | A I Diaz 56.2kg 8.25L | 4 (6) |
| Mahoning Valley 13-Nov-24 1110m FIRM R3 Race 3 $11,593 (of $18,401) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:06.980, SP: 3.25 away alertly, set a pressured pace into the stretch, responded under left handed urging, drew off and finished full of run to win as much best. | A I Diaz 56.2kg | 1 (8) |
| Mahoning Valley 27-Oct-24 1210m FIRM R2 Race 2 $2,230 (of $22,300) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:15.710, SP: 6.00 bobbled slightly leaving the gate, moved into a stalking position nearing the half mile pole and made a mild bid while angling six wide at the top of the lane to take the show. | A I Diaz 56.2kg 3.50L | 3 (8) |
| Thistledown 01-Oct-24 1210m FIRM R2 Race 2 $3,480 (of $17,401) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:13.420 with the second flight outside, had a mild late rally four wide and got up for second. | A I Diaz 54.9kg 3.75L | 2 (7) |
| Thistledown 19-Sep-24 1210m FIRM R3 Race 3 $3,480 (of $17,401) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:13.040 had good early speed along the inside, shifted outside the winner at the top of the stretch, rallied late and just missed. | A I Diaz 55.8kg 0.10L | 2 (8) |
| Thistledown 30-Aug-24 1110m FIRM R1 Race 1 $10,710 (of $17,001) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:06.820 battled for the lead four then three wide down the backstretch, took command on the turn, set the balance of the pace and drew off under mild urging. | A I Diaz 55.8kg | 1 (7) |
| Thistledown 06-Aug-24 1210m FIRM R4 Race 4 $3,400 (of $17,001) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:13.260 battled with the winner three wide into the stretch and finished clear for second. | T D Houghton 55.8kg 1.00L | 2 (4) |
| Thistledown 18-Jul-24 1210m FIRM R7 Race 7 $1,701 (of $17,001) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:13.460 battled for the lead along the inside the entire trip and was outfinished in a game effort. | R Bowen 55.8kg 0.75L | 3 (6) |
| Thistledown 28-Jun-24 1110m FIRM R8 Race 8 $3,480 (of $17,401) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:06.880 and held sway late was allowed to settle, rallied in the stretch and finished well. | R Bowen 55.8kg 1.00L | 2 (7) |
| Thistledown 12-Jun-24 1210m R6 Race 6 (of $21,899) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:13.020 was no factor. | A I Diaz 54kg 9.25L | 6 (7) |
| Thistledown 22-May-24 1110m FIRM R1 Race 1 (of $21,899) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:05.800 had brief speed. | R Bowen 54kg 4.85L | 5 (7) |
| Thistledown 14-May-24 1210m FIRM R5 Race 5 (of $27,999) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:11.620 was no factor. | A I Diaz 54kg 9.25L | 6 (7) |
| Thistledown 01-May-24 1210m FIRM R5 Race 5 $2,189 (of $21,899) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:13.040 never far back, swung wide, and passed tiring rivals mid track. | B Weatherly 54kg, Cd 51.7kg 5.25L | 3 (6) |
| Mahoning Valley 12-Apr-24 1210m FIRM R5 Race 5 $2,160 (of $21,602) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:14.280 Loomed, kept-on | B Weatherly 56.2kg, Cd 54kg 2.00L | 3 (7) |
| Mahoning Valley 14-Mar-24 1610m FIRM R4 Race 4 (of $21,600) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:43.250 chased the pace from the rail and flattened out. | K Gonzalez 56.2kg 7.75L | 5 (5) |
| Mahoning Valley 14-Feb-24 1210m FIRM R8 Race 8 $1,813 (of $25,901) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:15.610 unhurried early, loomed boldly along the inside into the stretch then was outfinished. | B Weatherly 56.2kg, Cd 58.5kg 3.25L | 4 (6) |
| Mahoning Valley 26-Jan-24 1110m FIRM R6 Race 6 (of $25,901) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:05.530 was never a factor. | B Weatherly 56.2kg, Cd 58.5kg 17.00L | 5 (5) |
| Mahoning Valley 03-Jan-24 1610m FIRM R6 Race 6 (of $25,901) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:41.580 was no factor. | R Diaz 56.2kg 22.50L | 6 (6) |
| Mahoning Valley 14-Dec-23 1210m FIRM R6 Race 6 (of $25,901) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:13.320 was never a threat. | R Diaz 56.2kg 14.50L | 6 (8) |
| Mahoning Valley 21-Nov-23 1210m FIRM R2 Race 2 (of $25,901) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:12.450 trailed. | T D Houghton 56.2kg 32.75L | 5 (5) |
| Mahoning Valley 03-Nov-23 1110m R8 Race 8 (of $25,901) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:06.460 trailed. | T D Houghton 56.2kg 22.50L | 7 (7) |
| Mahoning Valley 10-Apr-23 1210m FIRM (of $22,540), Winning Time: 01:13.140, SP: 10/1 No threat | G Rodriguez 56.2kg, Cd 0 8.75L | 7 (8) |
| Mahoning Valley 21-Mar-23 1610m FIRM R4 Race 4-Allowance (of $25,901) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:42.090, SP: 5.50 Dueled inside,no match | T Houghton 57.2kg 0.15L | 2 (7) |
| Mahoning Valley 24-Feb-23 1210m FIRM R4 Race 4-Allowance Optional Claiming (of $36,200) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:14.290, SP: 26.00 Wide upper,shift in,up | T Houghton 56.2kg | 1 (8) |
| Mahoning Valley 07-Feb-23 1610m FIRM R8 Race 8-Allowance (of $36,200) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:42.630, SP: 8.50 Mid move, outfinished | T Houghton 56.2kg 2.00L | 4 (6) |
| Mahoning Valley 20-Jan-23 1210m FIRM R4 Race 4-Allowance $3,619 (of $36,199) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:13.010, SP: 34.00 Hard pursuit, faded | T Houghton 56.2kg 0.15L | 3 (6) |
| Mahoning Valley 30-Dec-22 1110m FIRM (of $13,813), Winning Time: 01:06.550, SP: 46.00 Swung wide, wilted | G Rodriguez 56.2kg, Cd 0 0.15L | 7 (8) |
| Mahoning Valley 07-Dec-22 1210m FIRM (of $20,036), Winning Time: 01:13.330, SP: 36.00 No factor, | C Keiser 56.2kg, Cd 0 17.75L | 6 (7) |
| Mahoning Valley 22-Nov-22 1210m FIRM (of $20,036), Winning Time: 01:14.020, SP: 41.00 No threat | C Keiser 56.2kg, Cd 0 10.75L | 8 (10) |
| Thistledown 01-Jul-22 1670m FIRM R8 Race 8 (of $43,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:44.430 with the second flight three wide, stopped on the far turn and was eased to the wire. | C Keiser 54kg 32.00L | 8 (9) |
| Thistledown 14-Jun-22 1610m FIRM R7 Race 7 (of $43,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:40.200 stalked the pace from between horses and faded in the stretch. | C Keiser 54kg 7.50L | 6 (7) |
| Thistledown 31-May-22 1110m FIRM R7 Race 7 (of $43,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:05.600 trailed. | C Keiser 54kg 8.35L | 9 (9) |
| Thistledown 12-May-22 1610m R7 Race 7 $3,010 (of $43,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:40.600 vied for the early lead along the rail, angled out on the far turn then went evenly. | C Keiser 54kg 5.25L | 4 (8) |
| Thistledown 28-Apr-22 1210m R5 Race 5 (of $40,100) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:11.820 was antsy in the gate, hopped at the start and trailed. | C Keiser 54kg 15.35L | 7 (7) |
| Mahoning Valley 17-Apr-22 1210m FIRM R5 Race 5 $7,240 (of $36,200) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:12.840 pressured the pace dueling on the turn taking a narrow lead in the two path upper stretch ceding grudgingly to outside pressure late. | C Keiser 56.2kg 1.25L | 2 (6) |
| Mahoning Valley 07-Apr-22 1210m R5 Race 5 (of $40,900) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:12.310 played no factor. | C Keiser 56.2kg 9.20L | 9 (10) |
| Mahoning Valley 15-Mar-22 1210m R7 Race 7 $3,620 (of $36,200) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:12.180 never far back, moved up two wide on the turn, drifted to the eight path then lost ground. | C Keiser 56.2kg 7.75L | 3 (6) |
| Mahoning Valley 26-Jan-22 1210m R7 Race 7 $7,240 (of $36,200) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:12.940 dueled on the lead throughout, held well in the stretch drive and was second best. | G Rodriguez 56.2kg 1.25L | 2 (7) |
| Thistledown 04-Aug-21 1610m R5 Race 5 (of $37,200) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:41.280 was outrun. | E Barbaran 54kg 22.35L | 6 (6) |
| Thistledown 24-Jun-21 1210m R7 Race 7 $3,570 (of $35,700) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:11.800 stalked the pace into the turn, loomed boldly three wide nearing the quarter pole then was outfinished. | R D A Jr 54kg 5.00L | 3 (7) |
| Thistledown 09-Jun-21 1210m R7 Race 7 (of $35,700) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:12.660 was outrun. | A Bracho 54kg 10.10L | 7 (9) |
| Thistledown 20-May-21 1110m R7 Race 7 (of $35,700) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:06.600 was bumped at the start then failed to menace. | A Bracho 54kg 7.50L | 5 (9) |
| Thistledown 29-Apr-21 1210m R7 Race 7 $3,570 (of $35,700) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:12.280 had a mild late rally in the five path. | A Bracho 54.9kg 14.25L | 3 (8) |
| Mahoning Valley 14-Mar-21 1670m R4 Race 4 $19,215 (of $30,500) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:47.910 set the pace and was nicely rated on the front end, led throughout and dug in late and just lasted under strong handling. | T D Houghton 56.2kg | 1 (7) |
| Mahoning Valley 25-Feb-21 1210m R8 Race 8 $6,100 (of $30,500) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:15.440 pressed the pace and dueled on the lead, was outfinished late but held place. | C Keiser 57.2kg 1.25L | 2 (9) |
| Mahoning Valley 14-Feb-21 1210m R5 Race 5 $18,270 (of $29,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:13.700 allowed to settle, closed FAST four wide through the final furlong and was along in time. | T D Houghton 57.2kg | 1 (9) |
| Mahoning Valley 03-Feb-21 1610m R6 Race 6 $7,240 (of $36,200) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:44.080 never far back, moved up two wide into the stretch and finished clear for second. | H Berrios 57.2kg 9.00L | 2 (7) |
| Mahoning Valley 26-Jan-21 1610m R1 Race 1 $17,325 (of $27,500) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:45.750 pressed the pace two wide around the clubhouse turn, made the lead, set the balance of the pace and finished full of run to win as much the best under a hand ride. | T D Houghton 57.2kg | 1 (7) |
| Mahoning Valley 07-Jan-21 1210m R1 Race 1 $5,500 (of $27,500) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:15.840 rallied on the turn taking aim three deep in upper stretch surging at the winner late. | T D Houghton 57.2kg 0.75L | 2 (9) |
| Mahoning Valley 10-Dec-20 1610m R1 Race 1 $5,500 (of $27,500) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:45.650 pressed the winner throughout on the rail, held grudgingly in the stretch and was clearly second best. | T D Houghton 57.2kg 1.00L | 2 (6) |
| Mahoning Valley 24-Nov-20 1210m R2 Race 2 $1,925 (of $27,500) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:14.150 failed to menace. | R Diaz 57.2kg 9.55L | 4 (9) |
| Mahoning Valley 10-Nov-20 1210m R1 Race 1 $1,925 (of $27,500) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:16.320 raced mid pack early, was in tight mid stretch while between horses and went evenly. | T D Houghton 57.2kg 5.00L | 4 (8) |
| Mahoning Valley 28-Oct-20 1210m R7 Race 7 $1,043 (of $14,900) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:14.350 had GOOD position throughout and went evenly. | E Paucar 57.2kg 9.00L | 4 (7) |
| Thistledown 23-Sep-20 1210m R8 Race 8 (of $13,900) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:15.600 was no factor. | T D Houghton 55.3kg 18.85L | 6 (8) |
| Thistledown 13-Aug-20 1210m R1 Race 1 $973 (of $13,900) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:15.440 inside, angled out for racing room nearing the top of the stretch, was shut off then passed tiring ones. | T D Houghton 55.3kg 8.75L | 4 (10) |
| Thistledown 22-Jul-20 1210m R1 Race 1 (of $13,900) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:16.040 was no factor. | T D Houghton 55.3kg 18.75L | 6 (9) |
| Thistledown 10-Jul-20 1210m R8 Race 8 (of $27,500) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:15.880 was through early. | T D Houghton 55.3kg 25.25L | 7 (7) |
| Mahoning Valley 03-Mar-20 1110m R1 Race 1 $2,072 (of $29,600) Barrier 5 | T D Houghton 57.2kg | 4 (4) |
| Mahoning Valley 13-Feb-20 1210m R3 Race 3 $2,960 (of $29,600) Barrier 5 | T D Houghton 57.2kg | 3 (4) |