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Mahoning Valley Race 3 - Race 3 - Claiming

RELISH THE RIDE (4) scored at this track (Dirt) last time out with a nose in reserve at the end of 1673m. Has a fair record at this track with a win and three placings. Rates highly and should go well. LITTLE TOY GUNS (1) finished sixth over 1207m at Thistledown (Dirt) at his most recent appearance on September 30. Has found the right race. DARK VADER (5) went fast early and went on to score by 2.25 lengths last time out over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. WETZEL (6) lines up on the back of a 6 length fourth over 1207m at this track. Expected to feature.

Race Time:6:11 PM

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:Cloudy

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1609m

Little Toy Guns (1)221558536x

Trainer: Jennifer Tooley 12 mths 26: 4-5-5

Jockey: Yan Aviles

Weight: 56kgs

6 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: AWESOME PATRIOT (USA)

Dam: FORMAL PLAN (USA)

Dam's Sire: Formal Gold

Stats

Prize Money$213,192.00

Avg $$8,199.69

Win %15.38%

Place %53.85%

Career26: 4-5-5

Track12: 4-3-2

Distance2: 1-1-0

Tr / Dist2: 1-1-0

1st Up4: 1-0-2

2nd Up4: 1-2-1

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Thistledown September 30 over 1207m, 9 len behind Corner Office carrying 54kg at $11.60. Previously first up; second last of 8 at this track December 17 2024 over 1207m, 16 len behind Silent Rule with 56kg at $46.40. Expected to play a major role.

Last Starts 106 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/9	30/09/2025	21	CLM 3U	$32,722.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	C P Pilares	54kg	1:11.38	7-7-6	5	1. Corner Office 2. Prosecutor 3. May Mayhem	9.6L	$11.60
3/7	09/09/2025	22	CLM 3U	$32,722.00	Thistledown	1106m	Fast	Jose A Bracho	54kg	1:05.38	5-5-3	5	1. Susie's Kid 2. May Mayhem 3. Little Toy Guns	1.3L	$10.50
5/5	18/08/2025	58	ALLOW 3U	$43,411.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Yan Aviles	54kg	1:10.76	4-5-5	4	1. Bold Buckeye 2. Thunderian 3. Reckless L J	10.8L	$12.70
8/10	21/06/2025	18	LR OPEN 3U	$116,641.00	Thistledown	1710m	Fast	Jose A Bracho	53.5kg	1:46.28	3-7-8	2	1. Villian 2. Oklahoma Joe 3. Mister Mobil	13.5L	$51.90
5/6	03/06/2025	31	ALLOW 3U	$43,546.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Jose A Bracho	55kg	1:11.29	5-5-5	3	1. Gunner Gabriel 2. Excitement 3. Frosty Paws	7.1L	$25.20
5/12	03/05/2025	24	LR OPEN 3U	$117,188.00	Thistledown	1207m	SP	Anthony Y Nunez	55kg	1:12.04	9-4-5	5	1. Shadowy 2. Villian 3. Lust For Life	5.8L	$47.90

Raven Moon (2)5144254536

Trainer: Nestor Rivera 12 mths 43: 10-5-10

Jockey: Angel Diaz

Weight: 56kgs

9 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: LANGFUHR (USA)

Dam: COCO'S MOUNTAIN (USA)

Dam's Sire: Runto The Mountain

Stats

Prize Money$419,290.00

Avg $$9,750.93

Win %23.26%

Place %58.14%

Career43: 10-5-10

Track16: 1-3-5

Distance23: 7-3-3

Tr / Dist9: 1-2-1

1st Up7: 0-1-1

2nd Up5: 2-0-2

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Comes off a 36 day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 8 at this track on December 8 over 1609m, 21 len behind Red Head Kid carrying 56kg at $3.80. The race before that 3rd of 8 at this track on November 11 over 1673m, 8 len behind Sammy's Smile carrying 56kg at $6. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.

Last Starts 37 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/8	08/12/2025	27	CLM 3U	$32,925.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Fast	Alexander Chavez	56kg	1:40.52	2-5-6	8	1. Red Head Kid 2. Derby Included 3. Mister Mobil	21.0L	$3.80
3/8	11/11/2025	15	CLM 3U	$37,099.00	Mahoning Valley	1673m	SP	Angel I Diaz	56kg	1:47.18	7-4-3	8	1. Sammy's Smile 2. Mister Mobil 3. Raven Moon	8.8L	$6.00
5/8	27/10/2025	20	CLM 3U	$39,422.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Fast	Angel I Diaz	56kg	1:40.54	8-4-5	2	1. Sammy's Smile 2. Indian Fever 3. Relish The Ride	6.5L	$9.80
4/6	07/10/2025	41	CLM 3U	$42,049.00	Thistledown	1609m	SP	Angel I Diaz	54kg	1:40.38	6-5-4	4	1. I Wanna Win 2. Mo Dont No 3. Need To Know Basis	16.0L	$9.10
5/5	27/08/2025	20	CLM 3U	$47,752.00	Thistledown	1609m	Good	Angel I Diaz	54kg	1:40.50	3-5-5	2	1. Mission Control 2. K Kid 3. I Wanna Win	12.8L	$9.00
2/6	07/08/2025	37	CLM 3U	$28,217.00	Belterra Park	1609m	Fast	Sergio Figueroa	56kg	1:39.22	4-2-2	4	1. Brilliant Journey 2. Raven Moon 3. Red Head Kid	3.8L	$2.70

Derby Included (3)43x3115423

Trainer: Robert C Cline 12 mths 48: 7-5-9

Jockey: Brandon Tapara

Weight: 56kgs

9 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: INCLUDE (USA)

Dam: DERBY DAY STORM (USA)

Dam's Sire: Habayeb

Stats

Prize Money$307,925.00

Avg $$6,415.10

Win %14.58%

Place %43.75%

Career48: 7-5-9

Track26: 2-2-5

Distance11: 1-1-3

Tr / Dist8: 1-1-2

1st Up7: 1-0-2

2nd Up6: 1-1-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Last start 3rd in a small field at this track on December 24 over 1207m, 4 len behind Dark Vader with 56kg at $12.90. Before that 2nd of 8 at this track on December 8 over 1609m, 15 len behind Red Head Kid carrying 56kg at $6.90. Hard to recommend.

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
3/5	24/12/2025	16	CLM 3U	$32,925.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	B Tapara	56kg	1:12.77	4-3-3	1	1. Dark Vader 2. Spirit Of Akron 3. Derby Included	3.8L	$12.90
2/8	08/12/2025	33	CLM 3U	$32,925.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Fast	B Tapara	56kg	1:40.52	5-2-2	2	1. Red Head Kid 2. Derby Included 3. Mister Mobil	15.0L	$6.90
4/9	05/11/2025	15	CLM 3U	$32,824.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	B Tapara	56kg	1:13.81	5-3-4	7	1. Into Gold 2. Spirit Of Akron 3. Mo Dont No	0.7L	$69.10
5/6	21/10/2025	25	CLM 3U	$36,986.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Victor R Fernandez	56kg	1:13.78	6-4-5	5	1. Into Gold 2. Gapper 3. The Pink Z	4.5L	$4.50
1/5	26/09/2025	14	CLM 3U	$22,018.00	Belterra Park	1207m	Good	Perry Wayne Ouzts	56.5kg	1:12.05	1-1-1	4	1. Derby Included 2. Chief Buckeye 3. Check The Facts	2.8L	$2.30
1/5	12/09/2025	22	CLM 3U	$22,018.00	Belterra Park	1207m	Fast	Perry Wayne Ouzts	56kg	1:12.84	1-1-1	5	1. Derby Included 2. Check The Facts 3. Honor The D	1.0L	$4.10

Relish The Ride (4)3365262381

Trainer: J L Radosevich 12 mths 34: 8-5-7

Jockey: Luis Rivera

Weight: 57kgs

7 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: MOBIL (CAN)

Dam: CRYPTOS' BEST (USA)

Dam's Sire: Cryptoclearance

Stats

Prize Money$465,920.00

Avg $$13,703.53

Win %23.53%

Place %58.82%

Career34: 8-5-7

Track7: 1-1-2

Distance9: 1-1-3

Tr / Dist2: 0-0-1

1st Up8: 1-1-1

2nd Up5: 3-0-1

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good1: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Last start won by a nose at this track December 20 over 1673m in heavy going defeating Mr Loooch with 54kg at $4. Before that ran last of 8 at this track in LR on November 24 over 1673m, 16 len behind Villian with 54.5kg at $98.70. Hard to beat again.

Last Starts 25 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	20/12/2025	26	CLM 3U	$37,213.00	Mahoning Valley	1673m	Heavy	Joshua J Radosevich	54kg	1:41.46	5-1-1	3	1. Relish The Ride 2. Mr Loooch 3. Need To Know Basis	0.1L	$4.00
8/8	24/11/2025	28	LR OPEN 3U	$114,504.00	Mahoning Valley	1673m	Fast	Luis Raul Rivera	54.5kg	1:44.20	8-8-8	5	1. Villian 2. Casual Attire 3. Ronnis Second Wind	16.8L	$98.70
3/8	27/10/2025	17	CLM 3U	$39,422.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Fast	Luis Raul Rivera	56kg	1:40.54	6-3-3	4	1. Sammy's Smile 2. Indian Fever 3. Relish The Ride	2.5L	$10.10
2/9	10/10/2025	15	CLM 3U	$33,333.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Luis Raul Rivera	54kg	1:12.45	8-3-2	3	1. John Fitzgerald 2. Relish The Ride 3. Red Chips	1.3L	$4.70
6/9	25/09/2025	15	LR OPEN 3U	$114,679.00	Thistledown	1710m	Good	Luis Raul Rivera	53kg	1:46.54	8-7-6	9	1. Villian 2. Shadowy 3. Counteveryblessing	12.1L	$38.10
2/6	10/09/2025	13	CLM 3U	$51,988.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Luis Raul Rivera	54kg	1:40.43	6-3-2	6	1. Shake The Frost 2. Relish The Ride 3. Dreamingabouttime	2.0L	$4.10

Dark Vader (5)233x345311

Trainer: Richard Zielinski 12 mths 50: 9-11-11

Jockey: Jose Bracho

Weight: 56kgs

11 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: TALE OF EKATI (USA)

Dam: DARK OBSESSION (USA)

Dam's Sire: Grand Slam

Stats

Prize Money$699,583.00

Avg $$13,991.66

Win %18.00%

Place %62.00%

Career50: 9-11-11

Track19: 5-6-3

Distance11: 2-3-3

Tr / Dist1: 0-1-0

1st Up9: 0-1-4

2nd Up9: 2-4-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Racing well recently. At the latest run came from midfield and won by 2.25 len at this track December 24 over 1207m defeating Spirit Of Akron carrying 57kg at $2.60. The run before that won by 0.5 len at this track December 4 over 1207m defeating The Pink Z with 56kg at $3.10. Leading chance again.

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
1/5	24/12/2025	20	CLM 3U	$32,925.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Jose A Bracho	57kg	1:12.77	3-1-1	4	1. Dark Vader 2. Spirit Of Akron 3. Derby Included	2.3L	$2.60
1/7	04/12/2025	21	CLM 3U	$37,213.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Rocco Bowen	56kg	1:14.06	6-3-1	4	1. Dark Vader 2. The Pink Z 3. Wetzel	0.5L	$3.10
3/7	13/11/2025	15	CLM 3U	$39,542.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Jose A Bracho	56kg	1:13.28	3-3-3	6	1. Reckless L J 2. Liberate 3. Dark Vader	1.5L	$28.00
5/7	29/10/2025	36	CLM 3U	$45,814.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	N Vigil	56kg	1:11.50	6-5-5	3	1. Blazing Burroughs 2. It's Official 3. Reckless L J	12.0L	$19.60
4/5	23/09/2025	42	CLM 3U	$33,486.00	Thistledown	1207m	Good	Jose A Bracho	54kg	1:12.94	4-4-4	3	1. Spirit Of Akron 2. Mucho Primo 3. Gone In A Flash	1.0L	$1.30
3/7	12/08/2025	134	CLM 3U	$33,953.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	N Vigil	54kg	1:11.70	7-6-3	3	1. Gray Day 2. Condemnation 3. Dark Vader	2.8L	$3.00

Wetzel (6)x265144634

Trainer: Paul G Overholt 12 mths 33: 6-6-5

Jockey: Deshawn Parker

Weight: 56kgs

6 yo Chestnut G

Sire: KLIMT (USA)

Dam: FEISTY TOMBOY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Unbridled's Song

Stats

Prize Money$289,051.00

Avg $$8,759.12

Win %18.18%

Place %51.52%

Career33: 6-6-5

Track11: 2-1-1

Distance10: 2-0-1

Tr / Dist4: 0-0-0

1st Up4: 0-4-0

2nd Up4: 2-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 7 at this track on December 19 over 1207m, 6 len behind Henry Mac carrying 56kg at $13.10. The run before that 3rd of 7 at this track on December 4 over 1207m, 0.8 len behind Dark Vader with 56kg at $2.90. Can do a lot better than that last run.

Last Starts 26 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	19/12/2025	15	CLM 3U	$39,663.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Jose A Bracho	56kg	1:13.24	7-6-4	3	1. Henry Mac 2. Color Bearer 3. Prosecutor	5.9L	$13.10
3/7	04/12/2025	38	CLM 3U	$37,213.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Yan Aviles	56kg	1:14.06	5-2-3	2	1. Dark Vader 2. The Pink Z 3. Wetzel	0.8L	$2.90
6/8	27/10/2025	27	CLM 3U	$39,422.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	Fast	Yan Aviles	56kg	1:40.54	4-6-6	7	1. Sammy's Smile 2. Indian Fever 3. Relish The Ride	8.8L	$6.00
4/9	30/09/2025	26	CLM 3U	$32,722.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Yan Aviles	55kg	1:11.38	3-3-4	9	1. Corner Office 2. Prosecutor 3. May Mayhem	2.1L	$3.10
4/4	04/09/2025	16	CLM 3U	$47,095.00	Thistledown	1207m	SP	Yan Aviles	56kg	1:11.78	2-4-4	2	1. It's Official 2. Specialized 3. Reckless L J	5.0L	$7.30
1/6	19/08/2025	15	CLM 3U	$33,178.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Erik Barbaran	54kg	1:11.66	3-3-1	6	1. Wetzel 2. Prosecutor 3. Into Gold	0.8L	$1.90

Gone In A Flash (7)753324353x

Trainer: Richard Zielinski 12 mths 44: 5-3-12

Jockey: Victor Fernandez

Weight: 56kgs

7 yo Grey/Roan G

Sire: FLASHBACK (USA)

Dam: BEIJA FLEUR (USA)

Dam's Sire: Quaker Ridge

Stats

Prize Money$271,682.00

Avg $$6,174.59

Win %11.36%

Place %45.45%

Career44: 5-3-12

Track17: 1-1-6

Distance15: 2-3-3

Tr / Dist6: 0-1-1

1st Up5: 0-1-3

2nd Up5: 0-0-1

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Resuming. Finished off last campaign third in a small field at this track November 7 over 1207m, 5 len behind Aint No Bandleader carrying 57kg at $8.10. Previously first up; fifth of 7 at this track December 5 2024 over 1609m, 8 len behind Controller with 56kg at $4.90. Others are preferred.

Last Starts 68 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/6	07/11/2025	31	CLM 3U	$32,977.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Victor R Fernandez	57kg	1:12.88	5-5-3	6	1. Aint No Bandleader 2. Mr Loooch 3. Gone In A Flash	4.8L	$8.10
5/6	07/10/2025	14	CLM 3U	$42,049.00	Thistledown	1609m	SP	Victor R Fernandez	54kg	1:40.38	3-3-5	6	1. I Wanna Win 2. Mo Dont No 3. Need To Know Basis	16.5L	$11.30
3/5	23/09/2025	48	CLM 3U	$33,486.00	Thistledown	1207m	Good	Victor R Fernandez	54kg	1:12.94	3-2-3	1	1. Spirit Of Akron 2. Mucho Primo 3. Gone In A Flash	0.8L	$3.90
4/6	06/08/2025	50	CLM 3U	$33,178.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Victor R Fernandez	54kg	1:11.98	6-5-4	3	1. It'sgoodtobeseen 2. Prosecutor 3. Susie's Kid	5.9L	$10.70
2/6	17/06/2025	36	CLM 3U	$34,059.00	Thistledown	1609m	SP	Victor R Fernandez	54kg	1:41.28	3-2-2	6	1. Need To Know Basis 2. Gone In A Flash 3. Goldstriker	12.0L	$5.30
3/8	12/05/2025	21	CLM 3U	$42,969.00	Thistledown	1609m	Fast	Victor R Fernandez	54kg	1:42.75	2-2-3	1	1. Sammy's Smile 2. Dr Zarnett 3. Gone In A Flash	4.0L	$13.20