Mahoning Valley Race 8 - Race 8 - Maiden Special Weight
MAKING DAISYS (2) resumed from a spell last start with a sound third over 1609m at Aqueduct (Dirt) after being in contention on the bend. This doesn't look as hard so she is one of the main contenders. SCARY JERRY (6) returned from a spell five weeks ago when she was beaten 13 lengths into fifth over 1207m at this track. Fitter this time. Hard to beat in this suitable race. ACADEMIC FREEDOM (7) was out of the money on debut two runs back then again missed the frame last start when she was never in contention over 1710m at Turfway Park, beaten 19 lengths into 11th. Beautifully placed and is sure to play a pivotal role. ALLATOU (1) is a two-start maiden who resumed from a spell last start and was beaten 24 lengths when 11th over 1308m at Turfway Park (Synthetic). Bold showing expected with added fitness this time.
Jockey: Jose A. Bracho
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second-up. First start came from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Presque Isle Downs on October 20 over 1207m, 4 len behind Zaffa carrying 54.5kg at $10.60. Went for a spell before returning ran last of 11 at Turfway Park on January 22 over 1308m, 24 len behind Lotta Alpha with 54.5kg at $17.45. One of the top chances.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 22/01/2026 | 94 | MDN F 3 | $149,477.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 54.5kg | 1:19.66 | 7-11-11 | 2 |
| 24.1L | $17.45 |
| 2/7 | 20/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $54,795.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | Israel O Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:10.84 | 4-1-2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $10.60 |
Jockey: Charle Oliveros
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Unified out of Bee Dees Bid. Sure to be better for this hitout.
Jockey: David J. Haldar
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 8 at this track on January 14 over 1207m, 29 len behind Motown Story with 55.5kg at $51.70. The race before that second last in a small field at this track on December 16 over 1207m, 14 len behind Star Ella with 55.5kg at $51.70. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 14/01/2026 | 29 | MDN F 3 | $36,323.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Angel I Diaz | 55.5kg | 1:13.48 | 1-6-8 | 8 |
| 29.0L | $51.70 |
| 5/6 | 16/12/2025 | 39 | MDN F 2 | $37,213.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Good | Angel I Diaz | 55.5kg | 1:14.02 | 2-4-5 | 4 |
| 14.4L | $51.70 |
| 4/5 | 07/11/2025 | 58 | MDN F 2 | $37,099.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Yan Aviles | 55.5kg | 1:14.37 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 29.8L | $24.20 |
| 4/5 | 10/09/2025 | 22 | MDN F 2 | $40,367.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Jose A Bracho | 54kg | 1:06.86 | 5-5-4 | 1 |
| 18.1L | $7.30 |
| 6/6 | 19/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $40,930.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Jose A Bracho | 54kg | 1:06.99 | 1-6-6 | 6 |
| 17.3L | $3.90 |
Jockey: Luis Alberto Batista
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when ran last of 12 at Ellis Park Turf on August 23 over 1106m, 24 len behind Undisputable with 54kg at $16.81. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 179 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 23/08/2025 | - | MDN OCLM F 2 | $68,217.00 | Usa - Ellis Park Turf | 1106m | FM | Vincent Cheminaud | 54kg | 1:04.55 | 11-12-12 | 6 |
| 24.6L | $16.81 |
Jockey: Bailey Weatherly
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third race start. First start ran last in a small field at Mountaineer Park on October 8 over 1006m, 16 len behind Rocket Rania carrying 54.5kg at $3.50. Went for a spell before returning settled back and ran on when 5th of 8 at this track on January 14 over 1207m, 13 len behind Motown Story with 55.5kg at $11.60. Strong winning chance.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 14/01/2026 | 98 | MDN F 3 | $36,323.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | C Oliveros | 55.5kg | 1:13.48 | 7-5-5 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $11.60 |
| 5/5 | 08/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $25,875.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1006m | Good | C Oliveros | 54.5kg | 1:00.18 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Luis Raul Rivera
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. At very big odds at debut, second last of 12 at Churchill Downs Turf on October 26 over 1710m, 14 len behind Indigo Woods with 54kg at $81.59. Second-up second last of 12 at Turfway Park on December 21 over 1710m, 19 len behind Petronella carrying 54kg at $16. Ignore recent performances and expect improvement today.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 21/12/2025 | 56 | MDN F 2 | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:44.08 | 11-11-11 | 12 |
| 19.1L | $16.00 |
| 11/12 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $182,648.00 | Usa - Churchill Downs Turf | 1710m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:43.48 | 4-12-11 | 5 |
| 14.7L | $81.59 |