Mahoning Valley Race 4 - Race 4 - Claiming
TIME THE AVENGER (4) was in contention on the corner and finished 0.8 lengths from the winner in second last start at this track (Dirt) over this distance. Form over this journey is strong, boasting three wins from six starts. Alexander Chavez who has two wins when partnering stays on. Should be hard to stop. BLUE MAX (8) bounced back last start and got the job done by 3.5 lengths after being prominent at the bend over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Has his share of talent. Hard to beat again in this suitable race. TRIKITRAKI (1) finished out of the money two starts back then he settled well back and was beaten 2.25 lengths when fifth in a 1207m contest at this track eight weeks ago. Won't find this as tough so he is perfectly placed to score. GRACE AND GLORY (5) stuck on well last start to finish third over 1207m at this track (Dirt) after showing good early speed. Placed to advantage so expect a big run.

Jockey: Erik Barbaran
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes here off a 56-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 9 at this track on December 18 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Tonight with 56kg at $6.40. The race before that 5th of 7 at this track on November 19 over 1207m, 8 len behind Little Vaquero carrying 57kg at $4.40. Thereabouts last start and looks a definite winning hope.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 18/12/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $31,240.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Deshawn L Parker | 56kg | 1:12.35 | 1-8-5 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $6.40 |
| 5/7 | 19/11/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $26,870.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 57kg | 1:11.87 | 2-6-5 | 6 |
| 8.6L | $4.40 |
| 1/6 | 30/10/2025 | 10 | ALLOW 3U | $26,788.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SP | Erik Barbaran | 57kg | 1:11.68 | 1-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $13.60 |
| 6/7 | 20/10/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $28,006.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Erik Barbaran | 57kg | 1:11.79 | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $4.20 |
| 1/6 | 07/10/2025 | 41 | HCP 3U | $22,171.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1207m | M | B Whitacre | 56kg | 1:10.64 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $5.80 |
| 1/6 | 27/08/2025 | 54 | CLM 3U | $18,915.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1207m | Fast | B Whitacre | 54.5kg | 1:12.03 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Jefferson Skerrett
Weight: 54kgs
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Comments
Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at this track December 11 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Time The Avenger carrying 56kg at $13. When resuming last campaign fourth in a small field at Thistledown June 30 over 1207m, 5 len behind Montauk Cove carrying 56kg at $2.60. Not keen on his chances.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 11/12/2025 | 37 | CLM 3U | $23,583.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Good | Becerra Fernando Salazar | 56kg | 1:13.01 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/11/2025 | 33 | CLM 3U | $16,947.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Becerra Fernando Salazar | 56kg | 1:13.40 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/5 | 02/10/2025 | 9 | CLM 3U | $18,654.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 54kg | 1:11.63 | 3-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $1.50 |
| 2/6 | 23/09/2025 | 12 | CLM 3U | $18,654.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Good | Erik Barbaran | 56kg | 1:06.32 | 6-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.50 |
| 2/4 | 11/09/2025 | 16 | CLM 3U | $18,654.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 54kg | 1:05.21 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.60 |
| 2/6 | 26/08/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $20,310.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 56kg | 1:05.48 | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $4.70 |

Jockey: Alexander Chavez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track on January 22 over 1106m, 0.8 len behind Poppy's Pride with 56kg at $7.80. The start before that second last of 9 at this track on January 5 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Reinvest with 57kg at $5.40. Doesn't need to improve much to salute.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 22/01/2026 | 17 | CLM 3U | $30,493.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | M | Alexander Chavez | 56kg | 1:05.04 | 6-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $7.80 |
| 8/9 | 05/01/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $26,308.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Alexander Chavez | 57kg | 1:11.47 | 5-5-8 | 7 |
| 5.7L | $5.40 |
| 1/7 | 23/12/2025 | 12 | CLM 3U | $26,953.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | Heavy | Alexander Chavez | 56kg | 1:05.19 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.60 |
| 1/6 | 11/12/2025 | 35 | CLM 3U | $23,583.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Good | Alexander Chavez | 56kg | 1:13.01 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $6.10 |
| 3/7 | 06/11/2025 | 9 | CLM 3U | $23,511.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | Fast | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | 1:05.86 | 6-2-3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $2.90 |
| 4/7 | 28/10/2025 | 36 | CLM 3U | $31,050.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | Fast | L A Batista | 56kg | 1:05.56 | 6-5-4 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $13.80 |

Jockey: Elijah Greenidge
Weight: 51.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd in a small field at this track on February 1 over 1207m, 6 len behind Mali Bali with 56kg at $10.40. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at this track on December 24 over 1207m, 6 len behind Bo Runkle carrying 56kg at $10.70. Genuine contender under these conditions.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 01/02/2026 | 39 | CLM FM 3U | $21,969.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SP | Mauro Cedillo | 56kg | 1:12.80 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $10.40 |
| 5/7 | 24/12/2025 | 16 | CLM FM 3U | $23,583.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | German Terraza | 56kg | 1:13.86 | 2-3-5 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $10.70 |
| 6/10 | 08/12/2025 | 28 | CLM FM 3U | $23,583.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | Fast | N Vigil | 57kg | 1:06.84 | 1-7-6 | 10 |
| 7.5L | $17.10 |
| 1/8 | 10/11/2025 | 19 | CLM FM 3U | $19,847.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | M | N Vigil | 56kg | 1:07.38 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $4.20 |
| 8/9 | 22/10/2025 | 27 | CLM FM 3U | $23,440.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Good | German Terraza | 56kg | 1:12.19 | 5-9-8 | 7 |
| 18.3L | $12.50 |
| 4/4 | 25/09/2025 | 29 | ALLOW FM 3U | $42,813.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Good | N Vigil | 55kg | 1:12.07 | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Jose Bracho
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 8 at this track on January 22 over 1106m, 7 len behind Poppy's Pride with 56kg at $9.20. Before that 6th of 9 at this track on December 18 over 1207m, 5 len behind Tonight carrying 56kg at $5.80. Mediocre effort last time out but this suits.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 22/01/2026 | 35 | CLM 3U | $30,493.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | M | Jose A Bracho | 56kg | 1:05.04 | 3-4-7 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $9.20 |
| 6/9 | 18/12/2025 | 37 | CLM 3U | $31,240.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Jose A Bracho | 56kg | 1:12.35 | 5-1-6 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $5.80 |
| 3/6 | 11/11/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $28,092.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | M | Jose A Bracho | 57kg | 1:06.08 | 3-2-3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 28/10/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $31,050.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | Fast | Jose A Bracho | 56kg | 1:05.56 | 4-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $8.40 |
| 5/5 | 06/10/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $36,086.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Yan Aviles | 55kg | 1:10.75 | 2-5-5 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $20.70 |
| 5/7 | 25/09/2025 | 30 | CLM 3U | $26,758.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Good | Luis A Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:04.75 | 3-3-5 | 7 |
| 3.9L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Luis Rivera
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Comes here off a 38-day let-up. Most recently 4th in a small field at this track on January 5 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Poppy's Pride carrying 56kg at $11.90. The run before that 3rd in a small field at this track on December 11 over 1207m, 2 len behind Time The Avenger carrying 56kg at $9.40. Take on trust.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 05/01/2026 | 25 | CLM 3U | $23,019.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Jose A Bracho | 56kg | 1:11.19 | 4-5-4 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $11.90 |
| 3/6 | 11/12/2025 | 35 | CLM 3U | $23,583.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Good | Jose A Bracho | 56kg | 1:13.01 | 2-4-3 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $9.40 |
| 2/7 | 06/11/2025 | 17 | CLM 3U | $23,511.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | Fast | Jose A Bracho | 57kg | 1:05.86 | 7-6-2 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $4.20 |
| 1/6 | 20/10/2025 | 13 | CLM 3U | $16,895.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Jose A Bracho | 57kg | 1:12.59 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $2.90 |
| 1/6 | 07/10/2025 | 9 | CLM 3U | $18,043.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | SP | Jose A Bracho | 56kg | 1:05.44 | 4-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.70 |
| 6/10 | 28/09/2025 | 25 | CLM 3U | $13,761.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1106m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 56kg | 1:06.35 | 10-9-6 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Angel Diaz
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 41-day let-up. Last start scored a big 3.5 len win at this track January 2 over 1207m defeating Boudin carrying 56kg at $5.40. The race before that 4th of 8 at this track on December 20 over 1106m, in the wet; 11 len behind Zippin Gigi with 56kg at $4. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 02/01/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $19,432.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Good | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | 1:10.71 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $5.40 |
| 4/8 | 20/12/2025 | 32 | CLM 3U | $19,908.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | Heavy | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | 1:03.01 | 3-4-4 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 18/11/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $16,947.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | 1:13.59 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/7 | 04/11/2025 | 114 | CLM 3U | $16,947.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | 1:13.40 | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.20 |
| 7/7 | 13/07/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $32,569.00 | Fort Erie | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Zenteno | 54.5kg | 1:10.55 | 4-7-7 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $9.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/06/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $33,126.00 | Fort Erie | 1408m | FM | Edgar Zenteno | 55.5kg | 1:22.95 | 2-4-3 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $7.90 |