Mahoning Valley Race 8 - Race 8 - Maiden Special Weight
TWIRLING LIGHT (4) finished second, beaten 4 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1207m at this track (Dirt) after she made late ground. Placed to advantage so expect a forward showing. STARDIALED (2) returned from a spell five weeks ago when she was beaten 9 lengths into eighth over 1308m at Turfway Park. Won't find this as tough so she is a key runner. BETTY WHO (3) has been freshened up since she finished seventh over 1609m at this track (Dirt) five-and-a-half weeks ago. Backmarker who gets home hard. Will prove tough to stop. CLEARLY INISH (7) has been in the money four times including last start on January 21 when second over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Goes well here with three top-three finishes to her credit. Can measure up.

Jockey: Charle Oliveros
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming eased back early on second last in a small field at this track on December 24 over 1609m, 9 len behind Nixon's Time with 56.5kg at $12.70. Second-up settled back and ran on when 4th of 8 at this track on January 12 over 1207m, 6 len behind Suzie Q's Sister carrying 57kg at $33.80. Likely to run around at long odds and deservedly so.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 12/01/2026 | 19 | MDN FM 3U | $36,323.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | C Oliveros | 57kg | 1:13.74 | 7-4-4 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $33.80 |
| 4/5 | 24/12/2025 | 72 | MDN FM 3U | $37,213.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | C Oliveros | 56.5kg | 1:43.74 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $12.70 |
| 7/7 | 13/10/2025 | - | MDN FM 3U | $25,875.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1106m | Fast | C Oliveros | 55kg | 1:06.84 | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 33.3L | $12.90 |

Jockey: Jose Bracho
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after eight months 8th of 11 at Turfway Park on January 9 over 1308m, 9 len behind Menkaure carrying 54.5kg at $7.85. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Churchill Downs on May 31 over 1006m, 5 len behind Quick Sand with 54kg at $6.92. Sure to run well.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 09/01/2026 | 223 | MDN F 3 | $71,749.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | V Carrasco | 54.5kg | 1:19.02 | 2-7-8 | 10 |
| 9.5L | $7.85 |
| 5/9 | 31/05/2025 | 31 | MDN F 2 | $143,750.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54kg | 0:58.87 | 3-3-5 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $6.92 |
| 4/9 | 30/04/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $191,693.00 | Churchill Downs | 905m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54kg | 0:51.34 | 5-3-4 | 8 |
| 11.0L | $16.89 |

Jockey: Brandon Tapara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 38 day letup. First-up 3rd in a small field at this track on December 24 over 1609m, 3 len behind Nixon's Time with 56.5kg at $11.20. Second run from a spell ran last of 7 at this track on January 5 over 1609m, 32 len behind Red Royalty with 57kg at $17.10. Racing well. Top prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 05/01/2026 | 12 | MDN FM 3U | $36,323.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | SP | B Tapara | 57kg | 1:39.96 | 4-7-7 | 1 |
| 32.8L | $17.10 |
| 3/5 | 24/12/2025 | 101 | MDN FM 3U | $37,213.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | B Tapara | 56.5kg | 1:43.74 | 1-2-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $11.20 |
| 12/12 | 14/09/2025 | - | MDN FM 3U | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Good | Luis A Hernandez | 55kg | 1:10.31 | 11-12-12 | 5 |
| 36.8L | $96.04 |

Jockey: Rocco Bowen
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months 2nd of 8 at this track on January 12 over 1207m, 4 len behind Suzie Q's Sister with 57kg at $3.10. Previously second-up second last of 11 at Del Mar on August 17 over 1609m, 10 len behind Willa T carrying 55.5kg at $14.80. Strong winning chance.
Last Starts 31 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 | 12/01/2026 | 134 | MDN FM 3U | $36,323.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Rocco Bowen | 57kg | 1:13.74 | 8-7-2 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $3.10 |
| 5/12 | 31/08/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $62,016.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55kg | 0:56.78 | 6-5-5 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $16.70 |
| 10/11 | 17/08/2025 | 24 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $68,217.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | David Cohen | 55.5kg | 1:36.75 | 11-9-10 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $14.80 |
| 7/8 | 24/07/2025 | 236 | MDN FM 3U | $122,324.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | David Cohen | 54.5kg | 0:57.90 | 8-6-7 | 7 |
| 3.9L | $41.70 |
| 12/12 | 30/11/2024 | 49 | MDN F 2 | $82,192.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | 1:36.74 | 12-12-12 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $6.10 |
| 7/8 | 12/10/2024 | 35 | MDN F 2 | $78,035.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Ana A S Carmona | 52kg | 1:40.10 | 6-7-7 | 3 |
| 20.0L | $10.90 |

Jockey: Jefferson Skerrett
Weight: 51.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd of 8 at this track on January 14 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Motown Story carrying 53kg at $10.40. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Gulfstream Park on October 11 over 1673m, 18 len behind Imperia Blue with 54.5kg at $5. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 29 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 | 14/01/2026 | 74 | MDN F 3 | $36,323.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | J Skerrett | 53kg | 1:13.48 | 6-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $10.40 |
| 7/8 | 01/11/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM F 2 | $44,275.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | M A Vasquez | 54.5kg | 1:05.10 | 7-4-7 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $4.80 |
| 5/7 | 11/10/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM F 2 | $63,927.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | M A Vasquez | 54.5kg | 1:40.95 | 6-3-5 | 2 |
| 18.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 13/09/2025 | - | MDN CLM F 2 | $53,517.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | J Ferrer | 54.5kg | 0:56.43 | 8-6-4 | 4 |
| 14.5L | $6.30 |

Jockey: Bailey Weatherly
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign 4th in a small field at Belterra Park on August 9 over 1673m, 9 len behind Skylarose with 56.5kg at $17.10. When resuming last campaign 4th of 8 at Mountaineer Park on May 4 over 1207m, 1.75 len behind Aurora's Music carrying 56kg at $4.40. Top hope if back in good order.
Last Starts 187 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 | 09/08/2025 | 71 | MDN FM 3U | $21,705.00 | Belterra Park | 1673m | Fast | J Mckee | 56.5kg | 1:44.64 | 5-5-4 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $17.10 |
| 4/6 | 30/05/2025 | 26 | MDN FM 3U | $24,219.00 | Belterra Park | 1673m | SP | J Mckee | 56.5kg | 1:45.55 | 6-6-4 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $8.80 |
| 4/8 | 04/05/2025 | 98 | MDN FM 3U | $25,781.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1207m | Good | C Oliveros | 56kg | 1:13.87 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $4.40 |
| 3/5 | 26/01/2025 | 39 | MDN CLM FM 4U | $35,484.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | C Oliveros | 55.5kg | 1:12.23 | 5-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $5.40 |
| 3/7 | 18/12/2024 | 63 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $30,817.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | C Oliveros | 55.5kg | 1:11.43 | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $9.90 |
| 3/7 | 16/10/2024 | - | MDN FM 3U | $23,844.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1207m | Good | B Tapara | 53.5kg | 1:13.51 | 5-3-3 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Erik Barbaran
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at this track on January 21 over 1207m, 0.8 len behind Fall In Love with 57kg at $3.70. Before that 4th of 7 at this track on January 5 over 1609m, 8 len behind Red Royalty carrying 57kg at $8.20. Not far away of late. Worth including.
Last Starts 22 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 | 21/01/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $20,628.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SP | Erik Barbaran | 57kg | 1:12.90 | 8-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.70 |
| 4/7 | 05/01/2026 | 12 | MDN FM 3U | $36,323.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | SP | Erik Barbaran | 57kg | 1:39.96 | 6-4-4 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $8.20 |
| 2/5 | 24/12/2025 | 44 | MDN FM 3U | $37,213.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | Erik Barbaran | 56.5kg | 1:43.74 | 5-3-2 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $5.10 |
| 2/8 | 10/11/2025 | 39 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $18,626.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Erik Barbaran | 56kg | 1:15.00 | 8-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $7.80 |
| 8/8 | 02/10/2025 | 18 | MDN FM 3U | $55,046.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1673m | Fast | B Whitacre | 55.5kg | 1:41.82 | 8-8-8 | 7 |
| 25.0L | $36.20 |
| 3/6 | 14/09/2025 | - | MDN CLM FM 3U | $22,936.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1106m | Fast | B Whitacre | 55kg | 1:09.12 | 6-4-3 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.40 |