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Mahoning Valley Race 3 - Race 3 - Claiming

ONLY GET'N BETTER (6) is fresh from a spell of ten weeks and did hit the frame when last resuming at this track (Dirt) over 1673m. In a different yard now. Sure to prove tough to beat. DARK BARON (7) turned in a fine effort to win by 12 lengths at today's track and distance last start to maintain his good form of late. Meeting a tougher field but on his best form he is right in contention. SUDDEN SHIFT (2) had been rock-solid with two placings in a row before finishing ninth over 1673m at this track last start. Has a solid record at this circuit. Capable of a big run. HARVARD (3) was beaten 8 lengths into seventh in a 1673m contest at this track two weeks ago. Nicely placed to find some form.

Race Time:6:11 PM

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Track:SOFT

Weather:CLOUDY

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1609m

Royal Dragoon (1)x215534515

Trainer: Johanna Urieta 12 mths 53: 9-10-5

Jockey: Deshawn Parker

Weight: 56kgs

8 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: CIGAR STREET (USA)

Dam: SANDA IN TIME (USA)

Dam's Sire: Mister Phone

Stats

Prize Money$270,495.00

Avg $$5,103.68

Win %16.98%

Place %45.28%

Career53: 9-10-5

Track25: 6-5-1

Distance32: 5-7-4

Tr / Dist14: 4-3-1

1st Up6: 1-1-0

2nd Up4: 2-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic2: 0-0-0

Comments

Last start 5th of 8 at this track on December 18 over 1673m, 9 len behind Master Of The Nite carrying 56kg at $5.80. Before that won by 0.5 len at this track December 8 over 1673m defeating Firewater Jake carrying 56kg at $9.

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
5/8	18/12/2025	10	CLM 3U	$19,908.00	Mahoning Valley	1673m	M	Deshawn L Parker	56kg	1:44.20	6-5-5	2	1. Master Of The Nite 2. Camp David 3. Smash	9.0L	$5.80
1/11	08/12/2025	28	CLM 3U	$16,998.00	Mahoning Valley	1673m	Fast	Deshawn L Parker	56kg	1:46.06	9-3-1	11	1. Royal Dragoon 2. Firewater Jake 3. Boldness	0.5L	$9.00
5/7	10/11/2025	14	CLM 3U	$26,870.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	M	Deshawn L Parker	56kg	1:40.08	7-6-5	5	1. Vinny And Leo 2. Sudden Shift 3. Turnsandconditions	12.5L	$12.00
4/8	27/10/2025	26	CLM 3U	$26,788.00	Mahoning Valley	1673m	Fast	Deshawn L Parker	56kg	1:44.77	7-7-4	2	1. Sudden Shift 2. Vinny And Leo 3. Ice Blast	5.3L	$11.60
3/7	01/10/2025	8	CLM 3U	$22,018.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Deshawn L Parker	54kg	1:39.85	7-3-3	4	1. Ice Blast 2. Dark Baron 3. Royal Dragoon	3.1L	$10.30
5/5	23/09/2025	51	CLM 3U	$26,758.00	Thistledown	1609m	Good	Deshawn L Parker	56kg	1:39.81	4-5-5	2	1. P H Factor 2. John's Rock 3. Dr Schuster	9.1L	$12.50

Sudden Shift (2)x515121229

Trainer: Nestor Rivera 12 mths 47: 10-15-4

Jockey: Alexander Chavez

Weight: 56kgs

8 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: UNBRIDLED EXPRESS (USA)

Dam: FASHIONABLY COOL (USA)

Dam's Sire: Tiznow

Stats

Prize Money$380,677.00

Avg $$8,099.51

Win %21.28%

Place %61.70%

Career47: 10-15-4

Track10: 3-3-1

Distance21: 8-6-2

Tr / Dist8: 2-3-1

1st Up7: 0-4-0

2nd Up7: 2-1-1

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft1: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Most recently second last of 10 at this track on December 18 over 1673m, 23 len behind Panthera's Fate carrying 56kg at $10.50. The start before that 2nd in a small field at this track on November 26 over 1609m, 4 len behind Puff'smagicdragon with 57kg at $21.30.

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
9/10	18/12/2025	22	CLM 3U	$23,583.00	Mahoning Valley	1673m	M	Angel I Diaz	56kg	1:44.15	10-9-9	10	1. Panthera's Fate 2. Colonel Poppy 3. Poppy's Pride	23.3L	$10.50
2/6	26/11/2025	16	ALLOW 3U	$26,870.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	SP	Rocco Bowen	57kg	1:41.30	6-1-2	6	1. Puff'smagicdragon 2. Sudden Shift 3. Richiesgotgame	4.0L	$21.30
2/7	10/11/2025	14	CLM 3U	$26,870.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	M	Angel I Diaz	57kg	1:40.08	5-2-2	1	1. Vinny And Leo 2. Sudden Shift 3. Turnsandconditions	7.5L	$5.00
1/8	27/10/2025	14	CLM 3U	$26,788.00	Mahoning Valley	1673m	Fast	Angel I Diaz	56kg	1:44.77	1-1-1	4	1. Sudden Shift 2. Vinny And Leo 3. Ice Blast	2.0L	$7.80
2/6	13/10/2025	21	CLM 3U	$19,178.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Alexander Chavez	56kg	1:39.49	3-2-2	4	1. Andy Cant 2. Sudden Shift 3. Food Foodie	6.5L	$1.90
1/6	22/09/2025	20	CLM 3U	$19,266.00	Thistledown	1609m	M	Alexander Chavez	55kg	1:40.06	1-1-1	3	1. Sudden Shift 2. Ramsey 3. Master Of The Nite	1.8L	$3.50

Harvard (3)5x72311457

Trainer: Ricardo Bailey (@U.S.A.)12 mths 31: 5-5-5

Jockey: Jason Simpson

Weight: 56kgs

8 yo Bay G

Sire: PIONEEROF THE NILE (USA)

Dam: SAMBUCA CLASSICA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Cat Thief

Stats

Prize Money$355,064.00

Avg $$11,453.68

Win %16.13%

Place %48.39%

Career31: 5-5-5

Track5: 2-0-0

Distance11: 2-2-3

Tr / Dist2: 1-0-0

1st Up6: 0-2-0

2nd Up5: 0-2-2

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic3: 1-0-1

Comments

Most recently second last of 8 at this track on December 23 over 1673m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Hemp Heaven with 56kg at $10.50. Before that second last in a small field at this track on December 11 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Time The Avenger with 56kg at $4.

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
7/8	23/12/2025	12	ALLOW 3U	$26,953.00	Mahoning Valley	1673m	Heavy	Alexander Crispin	56kg	1:44.49	3-7-7	4	1. Hemp Heaven 2. Dr Schuster 3. Rhumjar	8.0L	$10.50
5/6	11/12/2025	31	CLM 3U	$23,583.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Good	Alexander Crispin	56kg	1:13.01	5-5-5	4	1. Time The Avenger 2. Thanks Frank 3. Stay Thirsty Amigo	4.3L	$4.00
4/7	10/11/2025	11	CLM 3U	$26,870.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	M	T Houghton	56kg	1:40.08	4-3-4	4	1. Vinny And Leo 2. Sudden Shift 3. Turnsandconditions	9.3L	$2.50
1/8	30/10/2025	10	CLM 3U	$19,787.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	SP	T Houghton	57kg	1:39.61	4-1-1	2	1. Harvard 2. Smash 3. Oiler	1.0L	$3.20
1/9	20/10/2025	9	CLM 3U	$19,482.00	Mahoning Valley	1673m	M	Alexander Crispin	57kg	1:44.63	6-1-1	4	1. Harvard 2. Broadway Sky 3. Dream Knight	1.3L	$4.40
3/9	11/10/2025	35	CLM 3U	$24,353.00	Delaware Park	1673m	Fast	Jose E Vargas	51.5kg	1:45.73	6-4-3	8	1. Secret Treasure 2. Bold Ambition 3. Harvard	4.3L	$3.90

Colonel Poppy (4)5321648412

Trainer: Robin Schuster 12 mths 37: 4-10-4

Jockey: Brandon Tapara

Weight: 56kgs

6 yo Chestnut G

Sire: SPEIGHTSTER (USA)

Dam: GRAYBROOKE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Graydar

Stats

Prize Money$237,123.00

Avg $$6,408.73

Win %10.81%

Place %48.65%

Career37: 4-10-4

Track3: 1-1-0

Distance5: 2-1-0

Tr / Dist2: 1-0-0

1st Up4: 0-1-0

2nd Up4: 0-1-2

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic33: 3-9-4

Comments

Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at this track on December 18 over 1673m, 6 len behind Panthera's Fate with 56kg at $29.20. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len at this track November 18 over 1609m defeating Kykeon carrying 56kg at $11.90.

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
2/10	18/12/2025	30	CLM 3U	$23,583.00	Mahoning Valley	1673m	M	B Tapara	56kg	1:44.15	3-4-2	2	1. Panthera's Fate 2. Colonel Poppy 3. Poppy's Pride	6.3L	$29.20
1/7	18/11/2025	15	CLM 3U	$22,748.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Fast	B Tapara	56kg	1:42.08	3-2-1	3	1. Colonel Poppy 2. Kykeon 3. Dark Baron	1.8L	$11.90
4/8	03/11/2025	13	CLM 3U	$22,748.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Fast	B Tapara	56kg	1:40.51	3-4-4	2	1. Master Of The Nite 2. Roundball Rock 3. Dark Baron	4.9L	$12.30
8/9	21/10/2025	7	CLM 3U	$19,787.00	Presque Isle Downs	1207m	Fast	Rosario Montanez	56kg	1:09.06	7-7-8	4	1. Cheers For Kitten 2. Summerfest 3. Danefield	10.4L	$2.60
4/6	14/10/2025	25	CLM 3U	$19,787.00	Presque Isle Downs	1673m	Fast	Rosario Montanez	56kg	1:42.47	6-3-4	6	1. Runaway Harry 2. Bahama Channel 3. Turnsandconditions	4.5L	$2.90
6/7	19/09/2025	11	HCP 3U	$41,284.00	Presque Isle Downs	2012m	Fast	Rosario Montanez	56.5kg	2:03.20	3-7-6	6	1. Starship Empire 2. I Lucked Out 3. Goose Hunter	7.8L	$15.10

Richiesgotgame (5)612112x638

Trainer: Justine Eder (USA)12 mths 40: 11-8-2

Jockey: Angel Diaz

Weight: 56kgs

8 yo Grey/Roan H

Sire: FLASHBACK (USA)

Dam: ZERO GAME (USA)

Dam's Sire: High Chaparral

Stats

Prize Money$529,273.00

Avg $$13,231.83

Win %27.50%

Place %52.50%

Career40: 11-8-2

Track3: 1-0-1

Distance11: 4-2-1

Tr / Dist2: 1-0-1

1st Up8: 2-1-0

2nd Up8: 2-0-2

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good2: 1-1-0

Soft2: 1-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic11: 3-2-0

Comments

Most recently ran last of 8 at this track on December 23 over 1673m, on heavy track; 15 len behind Hemp Heaven carrying 56kg at $12.20. The run before that 3rd in a small field at this track on November 26 over 1609m, 6 len behind Puff'smagicdragon carrying 56kg at $10.40.

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
8/8	23/12/2025	27	ALLOW 3U	$26,953.00	Mahoning Valley	1673m	Heavy	Angel I Diaz	56kg	1:44.49	6-8-8	5	1. Hemp Heaven 2. Dr Schuster 3. Rhumjar	15.3L	$12.20
3/6	26/11/2025	31	ALLOW 3U	$26,870.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	SP	Angel I Diaz	56kg	1:41.30	5-4-3	3	1. Puff'smagicdragon 2. Sudden Shift 3. Richiesgotgame	5.8L	$10.40
6/7	26/10/2025	127	ALLOW 3U	$21,309.00	Mountaineer Park	1609m	Fast	Angel I Diaz	56kg	1:39.26	7-6-6	6	1. Force Of Justice 2. Khozando 3. Man On The Moon	12.5L	$6.30
2/7	21/06/2025	19	HCP 3U	$31,104.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Angel I Diaz	56kg	1:38.84	7-3-2	6	1. Sweeping Giant 2. Richiesgotgame 3. Ice Blast	1.0L	$2.70
1/6	02/06/2025	28	HCP 3U	$31,104.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Angel I Diaz	56kg	1:39.02	4-3-1	6	1. Richiesgotgame 2. Only Get'n Better 3. Strike Appeal	1.5L	$2.60
1/7	05/05/2025	14	CLM 3U	$25,938.00	Thistledown	1609m	Good	Angel I Diaz	56kg	1:39.35	5-1-1	5	1. Richiesgotgame 2. Mr Thunderstruck 3. Cugine	7.0L	$2.00

Only Get'n Better (6)123616345x

Trainer: Julie A Pappada 12 mths 45: 6-11-9

Jockey: Rocco Bowen

Weight: 56kgs

6 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: NOT THIS TIME (USA)

Dam: PORTWENN (USA)

Dam's Sire: Ghostzapper

Stats

Prize Money$183,486.00

Avg $$4,077.47

Win %13.33%

Place %57.78%

Career45: 6-11-9

Track8: 0-4-2

Distance13: 2-4-2

Tr / Dist4: 0-3-0

1st Up3: 0-1-0

2nd Up3: 1-0-1

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Gelding back from a spell of ten weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at this track October 27 over 1673m, 6 len behind Sudden Shift carrying 56kg at $5.40. Previously first up; second in a small field at this track February 27 over 1673m, 1.75 len behind Exalted Joy with 56kg at $3.80.

Last Starts 73 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	27/10/2025	19	CLM 3U	$26,788.00	Mahoning Valley	1673m	Fast	L A Batista	56kg	1:44.77	2-6-5	5	1. Sudden Shift 2. Vinny And Leo 3. Ice Blast	6.8L	$5.40
4/6	08/10/2025	12	CLM 3U	$25,266.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	David J Haldar	56kg	1:40.05	5-3-4	6	1. Boldness 2. Secret Trouble 3. Vinny And Leo	2.5L	$3.90
3/4	26/09/2025	23	ALLOW 3U	$45,413.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	David J Haldar	55kg	1:39.27	3-4-3	4	1. My Brother Cam 2. Mission Control 3. Only Get'n Better	2.0L	$7.20
6/6	03/09/2025	16	ALLOW 3U	$45,413.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	L A Batista	56kg	1:39.75	3-6-6	5	1. Counteveryblessing 2. Dixie's Two Stents 3. Bold Buckeye	6.3L	$10.40
1/7	18/08/2025	41	CLM 3U	$22,326.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	L A Batista	54kg	1:39.36	3-1-1	1	1. Only Get'n Better 2. Vinny And Leo 3. Dark Baron	0.5L	$2.30
6/8	08/07/2025	22	ALLOW 3U	$45,413.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	L A Batista	54kg	1:39.14	6-6-6	6	1. Brick Ambush 2. Ice Blast 3. Who Da Boss	6.3L	$9.20

Dark Baron (7)x7p4322331

Trainer: Kristina M Tumblin 12 mths 26: 4-4-3

Jockey: Laureano Sosa

Weight: 56kgs

6 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: OUTWORK (USA)

Dam: BARONESS JULIETTE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Speightstown

Stats

Prize Money$119,105.00

Avg $$4,580.96

Win %15.38%

Place %42.31%

Career26: 4-4-3

Track13: 4-1-2

Distance15: 4-2-3

Tr / Dist7: 4-0-2

1st Up4: 0-0-0

2nd Up4: 0-1-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Racing well recently. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 12 len at this track December 8 over 1609m defeating Kykeon with 56kg at $3.80. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at this track on November 18 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Colonel Poppy carrying 56kg at $2.50.

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
1/10	08/12/2025	20	CLM 3U	$22,818.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Fast	N Vigil	56kg	1:39.72	1-1-1	6	1. Dark Baron 2. Kykeon 3. Pace	12.0L	$3.80
3/7	18/11/2025	15	CLM 3U	$22,748.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Fast	N Vigil	56kg	1:42.08	2-3-3	5	1. Colonel Poppy 2. Kykeon 3. Dark Baron	3.5L	$2.50
3/8	03/11/2025	33	CLM 3U	$22,748.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Fast	N Vigil	56kg	1:40.51	2-2-3	3	1. Master Of The Nite 2. Roundball Rock 3. Dark Baron	4.4L	$4.30
2/7	01/10/2025	22	CLM 3U	$22,018.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	N Vigil	54kg	1:39.85	5-1-2	7	1. Ice Blast 2. Dark Baron 3. Royal Dragoon	3.0L	$8.80
2/7	09/09/2025	22	CLM 3U	$22,018.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	N Vigil	54kg	1:38.53	2-1-2	7	1. Ice Blast 2. Dark Baron 3. Ramsey	2.8L	$15.40
3/7	18/08/2025	41	CLM 3U	$22,326.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Anthony Y Nunez	54kg	1:39.36	1-2-3	2	1. Only Get'n Better 2. Vinny And Leo 3. Dark Baron	4.8L	$24.70