Mahoning Valley Race 3 - Race 3 - Claiming
PEARL MAGIC (4) Finished 6th last start at this venue. Has the talent to rebound quickly and returns to more ground. First race for a new trainer but testing ability against stronger contenders. Serious contender. MARMARA (3) Zipped home into 3rd beaten by 1 3/4L last start at this venue. Better hope. STAR ELLA (1) Weakened to finish 8th last time at this venue. Capable of bouncing back and has a nice advantage with a good gate. Luis Raul Rivera is a suitable booking. Will be around the mark at odds. FAIR TRADE (5) Passed some rivals in the late stages when 4th last start Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races and matched against less formidable competition. First start for a new trainer. Rough hope for punters.

Jockey: Luis Raul Rivera
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Folded up in the straight when 8th last time here. Capable of bouncing back and drawn beautifully. Luis Raul Rivera rates highly aboard and returns to an increased distance. Must respect.
Last Starts 23 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 | 23/02/2026 | - | Allowance 74 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | David J Haldar | 54.5kg | - | 7-8-8 | 7 |
| 12.6L | $21.00 |
| 9/9 | 14/01/2026 | - | Allowance 78 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | Luis Raul Rivera | 53.5kg | - | 9-9-9 | 5 |
| 17.1L | $21.00 |
| 1/5 | 02/01/2026 | - | Allowance 55 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | GD | Luis Raul Rivera | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-1 | 3 |
| 3L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 16/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 62 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | GD | Luis Raul Rivera | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
| 5/8 | 25/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 57 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SY | Luis Raul Rivera | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-5 | 8 |
| 16.8L | $2.62 |
| 2/7 | 22/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 57 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | GD | Luis Raul Rivera | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 12L | $3.30 |
| 2/7 | 15/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 61 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1006m | FT | Luis Raul Rivera | 52.5kg | - | 6-5-4 | 6 |
| 6L | $3.80 |
| 2/5 | 26/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 50 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | FT | Luis Raul Rivera | 52.5kg | - | 4-3-2-2 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $2.25 |
| 2/5 | 10/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 49 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Luis Raul Rivera | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.25 |
| 2/6 | 19/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 50 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Luis Raul Rivera | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-3 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Alejandro Gomez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
On a quick back up. Lacklustre showing when 6th last run here but can find a nice position from the draw. Always seems to find the line well. Others much better.
Last Starts 8 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 | 10/03/2026 | - | Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | - | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 18.5L | $21.00 |
| 9/10 | 16/02/2026 | - | Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | Luis A Rodriguez Castro | 56kg | - | 10-10-10 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $21.00 |
| 11/11 | 05/02/2026 | - | Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | Jefferson Skerrett | 51.700000047683716kg | - | 11-11-11 | 9 |
| 18.1L | $13.00 |
| 3/9 | 16/12/2025 | - | Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | Yan Aviles | 56kg | - | 6-6-4 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $20.00 |
| 5/6 | 02/12/2025 | - | Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SY | Alejandro Gomez | 56kg | - | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $10.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/11/2025 | - | Claiming 63 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | MY | Alejandro Gomez | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-5-4 | 1 |
| 7L | $6.50 |
| 4/6 | 28/10/2025 | - | Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | FT | Alejandro Gomez | 55kg | - | 6-6-4 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $9.50 |
| 1/6 | 16/09/2025 | - | Claiming 59 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Angel I Diaz | 54kg | - | 6-5-3 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 01/09/2025 | - | Claiming 59 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Angel I Diaz | 54kg | - | 4-5-4 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/6 | 13/08/2025 | - | Claiming 59 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | GD | Angel I Diaz | 54kg | - | 3-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.4L | $8.50 |
| 5/7 | 26/06/2025 | - | Claiming 54 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Angel I Diaz | 54kg | - | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 04/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 47 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | FT | Angel I Diaz | 55kg | - | 6-4-3 | 1 |
| 2L | $8.50 |
| 3/6 | 28/04/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 48 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Angel I Diaz | 54kg | - | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $8.00 |
| 6/7 | 18/03/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | FT | Yan Aviles | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-7-6 | 5 |
| 34.8L | $18.00 |
| 6/9 | 01/03/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Laureano Sosa | 54.5kg | - | 9-9-8-6 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $11.00 |
| 10/12 | 12/02/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 63 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Albin Jimenez | 54.5kg | - | 12-12-11 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/01/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 63 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Albin Jimenez | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-5-5 | 3 |
| 7L | $9.00 |
| 7/9 | 17/01/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 57 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 4-6-5-6 | 6 |
| 16L | $8.50 |
| 7/11 | 02/01/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 10-11-7-8 | 8 |
| 23.8L | $13.00 |
| 6/9 | 20/11/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1509m | FT | Martin Chuan | 54kg | - | 8-8-7 | 8 |
| 19.3L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Chelsey Keiser
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Managed to finish 3rd beaten by 1 3/4L last start at this track. Tough competitor.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 02/03/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | GOOD | Chelsey Keiser | 56kg | - | 4-3-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.75L | $3.90 |
| 2/10 | 16/02/2026 | - | Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | Chelsey Keiser | 56kg | - | 7-7-3 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/11 | 05/02/2026 | - | Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | Chelsey Keiser | 56kg | - | 4-3-6 | 11 |
| 7L | $17.00 |
| 4/9 | 16/12/2025 | - | Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | Alejandro Gomez | 56kg | - | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/6 | 02/12/2025 | - | Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SY | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | - | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 0.6L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 17/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FAST | Luis Raul Rivera | 56kg | - | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $8.00 |
| 1/9 | 01/11/2025 | - | Claiming 61 | $0.00 | Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races | 1408m | FT | J D Acosta | 54.5kg | - | 5-1-1 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $3.00 |
| 3/10 | 09/10/2025 | - | Claiming 61 | $0.00 | Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races | 1308m | FT | J D Acosta | 55.5kg | - | 5-3-2 | 4 |
| 5.4L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 18/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races | 1408m | FT | J D Acosta | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-1 | 8 |
| 8.5L | $3.90 |
| 5/10 | 04/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | FM | Julio A Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 5-7-7-6 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/08/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1509m | GD | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 55kg | - | 5-4-5 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/07/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | GD | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-3-4 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/12 | 29/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 55 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 54kg | - | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/12 | 08/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 44 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 54kg | - | 9-7-6 | 11 |
| 3.8L | $22.00 |
| 6/9 | 08/02/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 42 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | GD | Jadiel Zambrana | 49kg | - | 3-3-4-5 | 4 |
| 16.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/01/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FT | Ismerio Villalobos | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-3 | 7 |
| 18.3L | $10.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/12/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 41 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FT | Matilda Burnham | 49.5kg | - | 6-6-4-4 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $13.00 |
| 10/11 | 28/11/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 56 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | MY | J G Torrealba | 55.5kg | - | 11-10-10 | 7 |
| 15.5L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Angel I. Diaz
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $5.00 and came in 6th last start at this venue. Has the talent to rebound quickly and back over more ground. Will be positive in the run early. No surprise to see solid support in the betting.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 16/02/2026 | - | Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | David J Haldar | 57kg | - | 6-6-9 | 9 |
| 13.3L | $3.60 |
| 1/8 | 22/01/2026 | - | Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | MY | Alexander Chavez | 56kg | - | 3-3-2-1 | 5 |
| 1L | $2.20 |
| 4/8 | 07/01/2026 | - | Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SY | Fernando Salazar Becerra | 56kg | - | 5-3-4 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $2.10 |
| 2/8 | 23/12/2025 | - | Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1674m | WET FAST | Alexander Chavez | 56kg | - | 3-4-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.33 |
| 2/9 | 10/12/2025 | - | Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | Alexander Chavez | 56kg | - | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.10 |
| 3/6 | 30/10/2025 | - | Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SY | Alexander Crispin | 55kg | - | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $4.00 |
| 4/6 | 03/10/2025 | - | Allowance 68 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Luis A Rodriguez Castro | 54kg | - | 4-2-4 | 5 |
| 4L | $5.50 |
| 3/5 | 04/09/2025 | - | Allowance 74 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | GD | Luis A Rodriguez Castro | 54kg | - | 1-4-3-3 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/9 | 07/08/2025 | - | Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | FM | Yarmarie L Correa | 54kg | - | 8-8-7-6 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $4.60 |
| 6/9 | 15/03/2025 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Yarmarie L Correa | 53.5kg | - | 6-8-6-6 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/11 | 22/02/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Yarmarie L Correa | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |
| 6/7 | 29/01/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Jose E Morelos | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Luis Alberto Batista
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Outpaced some runners late when 4th last start Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races and lining up against easier rivals. Change in trainer and returning to an increased distance. Overlook from a betting angle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 25/02/2026 | - | Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races | 905m | FT | Warren Ebow Iii | 48.799999952316284kg | - | 5-5 | 4 |
| 12L | $16.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/02/2026 | - | Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races | 905m | FT | Warren Ebow Iii | 49.799999952316284kg | - | 4-3 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 06/02/2026 | - | Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races | 905m | FT | Warren Ebow Iii | 49.799999952316284kg | - | 3-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 08/01/2026 | - | Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races | 905m | FT | Warren Ebow Iii | 48.799999952316284kg | - | 4-6 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 10/12/2025 | - | Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races | 1308m | FT | Victor Rodriguez | 52.799999952316284kg | - | 8-7-8 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $8.50 |
| 6/9 | 03/12/2025 | - | Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races | 905m | FT | Justin M Lewis | 56kg | - | 6-6 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $8.00 |
| 7/7 | 30/10/2025 | - | Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races | 1308m | MY | Denis Vicente Araujo | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-5 | 3 |
| 19.6L | $9.00 |
| 9/9 | 18/10/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Jose Montano | 54.5kg | - | 8-9-9 | 5 |
| 9.9L | $31.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/09/2025 | - | Allowance 84 | $0.00 | Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races | 1308m | FT | Jose Montano | 55kg | - | 6-7-8 | 8 |
| 26.8L | $15.00 |
| 2/9 | 20/08/2025 | - | Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | J G Torrealba | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-3 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 17/07/2025 | - | Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | FT | Denis Vicente Araujo | 53.5kg | - | 7-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.67 |
| 1/6 | 14/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FIRM | Denis Vicente Araujo | 54kg | - | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 7L | $2.25 |
| 3/8 | 25/05/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FIRM | Yedsit Hazlewood | 45.5kg | - | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 6.75L | $4.40 |
| 8/10 | 10/05/2025 | - | Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Pimlico | 1006m | FM | Jean Gregor Briceno | 52.5kg | - | 4-3-5 | 9 |
| 4.2L | $13.00 |
| 2/9 | 19/04/2025 | - | Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FT | Jean Gregor Briceno | 53kg | - | 4-3-1 | 6 |
| 2L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 29/03/2025 | - | Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FT | Jean Gregor Briceno | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-2 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 09/03/2025 | - | Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FT | Jean Gregor Briceno | 56kg | - | 3-3-3 | 7 |
| 8.6L | $26.00 |
| 1/6 | 09/02/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 55 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | MY | Jean Gregor Briceno | 56kg | - | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
| 4/7 | 24/01/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FT | Angel Cruz | 56kg | - | 3-4-5-5 | 2 |
| 16.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 21/12/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 54 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FT | Forest Boyce | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $7.50 |