Mahoning Valley Race 7 - Howard B. Noonan S. Stakes
SUN OF WAR (3) Pulled away to win by a margin of 7L last time at this track but stepping up to a higher level. Will be there at the finish. MARK MY WORDS (7) Pulled away to win by almost 11L last run here but facing a stronger class. Up to these. RICO SUAVE (9) Folded up in the straight when 4th last time at this venue and up against a higher level of opposition. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. One to watch closely and a legitimate knockout hope. LEAVETHENINETYNINE (1) Back from a spell. Bolted in when winning by 5L last time here and has minimal work to do from the draw. Exotics chance.

Jockey: Jose A. Bracho
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break. Gave them a lesson when winning by a margin of 5L last time at this track and has the ideal barrier. Respect the betting.
Last Starts 114 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 09/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 56 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Luis Raul Rivera | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-3 | 4 |
| 5L | $3.75 |
| 3/9 | 24/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 59 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Luis Raul Rivera | 55.5kg | - | 9-9-6 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $8.50 |
| 2/10 | 06/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 53 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Erik Barbaran | 55.5kg | - | 7-6-5 | 4 |
| 2L | $5.50 |
| 4/12 | 23/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 53 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Luis Raul Rivera | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-6 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 50 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Luis Raul Rivera | 53.5kg | - | 3-4-5 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $8.50 |
| 8/9 | 24/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 51 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | MY | Jose A Bracho | 54kg | - | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 14.1L | $7.00 |
| 3/9 | 26/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 52 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Jose A Bracho | 54kg | - | 9-6-3 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 52 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1006m | FT | Jose A Bracho | 54kg | - | 5-5-6 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Rocco Bowen
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a break. Was overpowered late when 2nd beaten by 4 1/4L last start at this venue and facing a weaker group of contenders. Betting is the best guide.
Last Starts 159 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 25/10/2025 | - | Stakes 70 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1710m | FT | Rocco Bowen | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-2-2 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 18/09/2025 | - | Allowance 65 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Rocco Bowen | 54kg | - | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.73 |
| 2/6 | 14/08/2025 | - | Stakes 73 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Rocco Bowen | 54kg | - | 2-3-2 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/6 | 07/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 60 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1106m | SY | Laureano Sosa | 54kg | - | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Luis Raul Rivera
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comprehensive victory when winning by 7L last time around here but competing at a higher level of competition. Looks very sharp this preparation with 2 wins from 2 runs. Must be considered here.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 16/03/2026 | - | Allowance 71 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | MY | Luis Raul Rivera | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 7L | $2.25 |
| 1/5 | 03/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 58 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | Luis Raul Rivera | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 4L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Brandon Tapara
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $5.50 and finished 4th last time at this track and facing a stronger group of contenders. Watch for a sign in the market.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 18/03/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | GOOD | Brandon Leonardo Tapara | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 02/03/2026 | - | 3-6yo | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | GOOD | Brandon Leonardo Tapara | 53.5kg | - | 3-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.25L | $2.60 |
| 9/10 | 08/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | FT | Israel O Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 7-6-9 | 10 |
| 31.2L | $61.00 |
| 10/10 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | GD | Marcos Meneses | 54kg | - | 5-8-9-9 | 10 |
| 25.8L | $51.00 |
| 2/11 | 31/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | FT | Marcos Meneses | 54kg | - | 8-8-4 | 9 |
| 11.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Laureano Sosa
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up today. Solid effort to run into 3rd beaten by 18L last start at this track and will appreciate the drop in grade. Will be down in distance. Very unlikely to cause an upset.
Last Starts 159 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 25/10/2025 | - | Stakes 70 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1710m | FT | Angel I Diaz | 55.5kg | - | 5-7-7-5 | 6 |
| 18L | $41.00 |
| 4/6 | 18/09/2025 | - | Allowance 65 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Angel I Diaz | 54kg | - | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $8.00 |
| 1/9 | 01/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 53 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1006m | FT | Laureano Sosa | 54kg | - | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 3L | $4.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 52 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1006m | FT | Rocco Bowen | 54kg | - | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 5L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 60 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1106m | SY | Victor Lebron | 54kg | - | 4-5-3 | 6 |
| 7L | $2.30 |
| 2/6 | 24/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 60 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1006m | FT | Victor Lebron | 54kg | - | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 1L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Fernando Salazar Becerra
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $5.00 and didn't threaten when 9th last start at the track. Displays good tactical speed. Can surprise at a nice price.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 26/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | Laureano Sosa | 55.5kg | - | 1-4-9 | 9 |
| 26L | $3.80 |
| 2/10 | 01/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 61 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | FZ | Laureano Sosa | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 8/8 | 09/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 56 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Laureano Sosa | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-6 | 3 |
| 18L | $3.10 |
| 6/9 | 24/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 59 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Angel I Diaz | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $3.60 |
| 2/12 | 23/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 53 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Angel I Diaz | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 2L | $4.20 |
| 4/7 | 03/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 50 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | FT | Angel I Diaz | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Erik Barbaran
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Shot clear to win by almost 11L last run here but matched against a stronger field. Can win this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 10/03/2026 | - | Allowance 69 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Erik Barbaran | 53.5kg | - | 3-2-1 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $2.20 |
| 4/11 | 25/10/2025 | - | Stakes 70 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1710m | FT | Erik Barbaran | 55.5kg | - | 2-3-5-3 | 2 |
| 18.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/09/2025 | - | Allowance 65 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Erik Barbaran | 53kg | - | 6-4-3 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 14/08/2025 | - | Stakes 73 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Erik Barbaran | 53.5kg | - | 5-6-5 | 3 |
| 19L | $17.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/07/2025 | - | Stakes 66 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1106m | GD | Erik Barbaran | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 03/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 52 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1006m | FT | Erik Barbaran | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-1 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Victor R. Fernandez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $4.00 and faded away to finish 4th last time at this venue and testing ability against stronger contenders. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Keep safe.
Last Starts 17 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 | 16/03/2026 | - | Allowance 71 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | MY | Victor R Fernandez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $3.10 |
| 1/6 | 17/12/2025 | - | Allowance 61 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | Victor R Fernandez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $4.20 |
| 1/10 | 06/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 53 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Victor R Fernandez | 55.5kg | - | 3-2-1 | 7 |
| 2L | $5.50 |
| 7/9 | 24/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 51 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | MY | Luis Raul Rivera | 53.5kg | - | 2-1-3 | 9 |
| 11.9L | $11.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 52 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | FT | Luis Raul Rivera | 53.5kg | - | 2-3-6 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Alexander Chavez
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished amongst the placegetters when 2nd beaten by 3/4L last time at the track and solid career start. Has been a model of consistency since returning from a spell. Should be included in your exotics.
Last Starts 14 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 | 19/03/2026 | - | Stakes 67 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | FT | Alexander Chavez | 54.5kg | - | 5-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $17.00 |
| 4/6 | 02/03/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | GOOD | Alexander Chavez | 55kg | - | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/02/2026 | - | Allowance 58 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | MY | Alexander Chavez | 52.5kg | - | 3-4-1 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $2.60 |
| 3/5 | 18/07/2025 | - | Stakes 71 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1106m | WET FAST | Fernando Salazar Becerra | 53.5kg | - | 4-3-4 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 17/06/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1006m | FAST | Fernando Salazar Becerra | 52kg | - | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 7.25L | $2.62 |