Mahoning Valley Race 1 - Race 1 - Maiden Special Weight
MR CARDENAS (4) finished seventh two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1106m at Mountaineer Park, beaten 2.25 lengths after being prominent at the turn. Meets some better types this time but a win is not out of the question. NOW TEDDY (5) was close to a maiden win before a four months break, finishing off with a placing over 1106m at Thistledown (Dirt). Can pick up where he left off. Has ability and can hit the ground running this campaign. ABUNDANT ENERGY (2) finished out of the money two starts back then he was always well out of his ground and was beaten 15 lengths when fourth in a 1207m contest at this track five weeks ago. Finds a nice race and can feature in the finish. SCAREDY CATNESS (1) has been in the betting at both starts but has failed to break through. Most recently finished fifth over 1106m at Laurel (Dirt), beaten 12 lengths. Can feature in the finish. Something for the Multiples: MR. CARDENAS (4)

Jockey: Fernando Salazar Becerra
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, 5th of 7 at Parx on November 10 over 1207m, 11 len behind Gavone carrying 54.5kg at $3.10. Last start 5th of 7 at Laurel on November 30 over 1106m, 12 len behind Hoppetosse carrying 53.5kg at $4.20.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 30/11/2025 | 20 | MDN CLM 2 | $41,832.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Good | Martin Chuan | 53.5kg | 1:08.17 | 2-5-5 | 3 |
| 12.9L | $4.20 |
| 5/7 | 10/11/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $39,695.00 | Parx | 1207m | M | R Silvera | 54.5kg | 1:15.02 | 2-4-5 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Erik Barbaran
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes off a 36 day let-up. Most recently ran last in a small field at this track on December 1 over 1207m, 15 len behind Game Performer carrying 55.5kg at $3.20. The race before that 4th of 7 at this track on November 11 over 1207m, 4 len behind Distant Galaxy carrying 55.5kg at $5.70.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 01/12/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $37,213.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Good | B Tapara | 55.5kg | 1:14.30 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 15.3L | $3.20 |
| 4/7 | 11/11/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $37,099.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SP | B Tapara | 55.5kg | 1:14.31 | 7-3-4 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $5.70 |
| 3/7 | 22/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $25,875.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1006m | Fast | B Tapara | 54kg | 0:58.63 | 7-4-3 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $12.10 |

Jockey: Luis Batista
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes here off a 56-day let-up. Last start second last of 7 at this track on November 11 over 1207m, 15 len behind Distant Galaxy carrying 55.5kg at $4.20. The start before that second last of 11 at Keeneland on October 8 over 1710m, 30 len behind Tingus Pingus carrying 54kg at $10.80.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 11/11/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $37,099.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SP | L A Batista | 55.5kg | 1:14.31 | 3-7-6 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $4.20 |
| 10/11 | 08/10/2025 | 29 | MDN CLM 2 | $80,670.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:48.50 | 4-6-10 | 11 |
| 30.6L | $10.80 |
| 7/8 | 09/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $48,930.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:40.20 | 7-5-7 | 3 |
| 20.4L | $14.10 |

Jockey: Deshawn Parker
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Most recently sat on the pace when 2nd of 7 at Mountaineer Park on December 1 over 1106m, 2.25 len behind A Ok with 54.5kg at $3. The run before that 7th of 11 at Santa Anita on October 24 over 1106m, 10 len behind Chase N Ryan with 55.5kg at $48.50.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 01/12/2025 | 38 | MDN 2 | $26,034.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1106m | Fast | L Negron | 54.5kg | 1:06.90 | 4-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $3.00 |
| 7/11 | 24/10/2025 | 40 | MDN CLM 2 | $30,441.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | 1:05.69 | 2-7-7 | 8 |
| 10.4L | $48.50 |
| 6/7 | 14/09/2025 | 23 | MDN CLM 2 | $35,168.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | R Jaime | 55.5kg | 1:04.24 | 2-5-6 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $15.70 |
| 6/10 | 22/08/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM 2 | $48,062.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | R Jaime | 55.5kg | 1:04.72 | 5-4-6 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $20.80 |
| 5/10 | 01/08/2025 | 27 | MDN CLM 2 | $46,512.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | Fast | R Jaime | 55.5kg | 0:59.47 | 6-4-5 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $16.70 |
| 3/7 | 05/07/2025 | 41 | MDN CLM 2 | $35,168.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | R Jaime | 54.5kg | 1:06.80 | 5-2-3 | 7 |
| 1.4L | $6.60 |

Jockey: Alexander Crispin
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming. Only had one start last preparation 3rd in a small field at Thistledown on September 12 over 1106m, 1.75 len behind Aces Mischief carrying 54kg at $3.70. When resuming last campaign 5th of 9 at Colonial Downs on July 11 over 1106m, 12 len behind Max Capacity carrying 54kg at $11.20.
Last Starts 118 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 | 12/09/2025 | 63 | MDN 2 | $40,367.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | R Feliciano | 54kg | 1:07.85 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.70 |
| 5/9 | 11/07/2025 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $84,098.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | Fast | Tyler Conner | 54kg | 1:05.54 | 1-4-5 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $11.20 |

Jockey: Kirsten Swan
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes here off a 56-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 7 at this track on November 11 over 1207m, 10 len behind Distant Galaxy with 55.5kg at $26.10. The start before that got back early second last in a small field at Thistledown on October 3 over 1106m, 8 len behind Lil Red Beaudette with 53.5kg at $9.60.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 11/11/2025 | 39 | MDN 2 | $37,099.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SP | Kirsten Swan | 55.5kg | 1:14.31 | 2-6-5 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $26.10 |
| 3/4 | 03/10/2025 | 7 | MDN 2 | $40,367.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Kirsten Swan | 53.5kg | 1:07.75 | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $9.60 |
| 3/5 | 26/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $40,367.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Kirsten Swan | 53.5kg | 1:42.89 | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 18.3L | $17.90 |