Mahoning Valley Race 1 - Race 1 - Maiden Special Weight
SECRET JOURNEY (6) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1609m at this track, beaten 2.25 lengths after being in the firing line on the turn. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. CAESAREA (5) is yet to break through in five runs. Finished fifth at his last appearance over 1207m at this track (Dirt) on December 4. Among the top chances in what looks a most suitable race. LORD BARANOF (2) was always well out of his ground when 18 lengths from the winner in tenth over 1710m at Turfway Park last start, a less impressive effort than his first-up sixth at Turfway Park the run before. Finds the right race this time and can turn things around. MITOCHONDRIA (3) made his debut last start and was just fair in finishing sixth at this track (Dirt) over 1207m, beaten 9 lengths. Can improve and is a top-three chance.
Jockey: Alejandro Gomez
Weight: 57kgs
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Returns from a 57-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 8 at this track on December 8 over 1207m, 22 len behind Ghostagain carrying 56.5kg at $63.60. The race before that second last in a small field at this track on November 10 over 1609m, 8 len behind Valid Connection carrying 56kg at $42.70. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 57 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 | 08/12/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $16,080.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Yan Aviles | 56.5kg | 1:13.61 | 6-8-7 | 6 |
| 22.0L | $63.60 |
| 4/5 | 10/11/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $18,626.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | 1:43.77 | 2-4-4 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $42.70 |
| 5/6 | 20/10/2025 | 26 | MDN CLM 3U | $12,177.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1207m | Good | Angel I Diaz | 55kg | 1:11.38 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $50.10 |
| 9/9 | 24/09/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $24,465.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1673m | Fast | Addiel J Ayala | 55kg | 1:42.33 | 7-9-9 | 2 |
| 21.1L | $20.20 |
| 7/10 | 03/09/2025 | 23 | MDN CLM 3U | $22,936.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Barrios | 55kg | 1:37.07 | 8-7-7 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $53.00 |
| 7/9 | 11/08/2025 | 15 | MDN 3U | $25,581.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1006m | FM | C Oliveros | 54.5kg | 0:57.40 | 5-7-7 | 1 |
| 9.4L | $56.50 |
Jockey: Bailey Weatherly
Weight: 57kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Freshened for 47 days. Resuming 6th of 11 at Turfway Park on December 3 over 1308m, 5 len behind Galantini with 55.5kg at $7.60. Second-up second last of 11 at Turfway Park on December 18 over 1710m, 18 len behind Clear The Beach carrying 55kg at $93.07. Expected to perform well.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 18/12/2025 | 15 | MDN 3U | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | J Mckee | 55kg | 1:43.89 | 7-10-10 | 8 |
| 18.1L | $93.07 |
| 6/11 | 03/12/2025 | 312 | MDN CLM 3U | $56,968.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | R Mojica Jr | 55.5kg | 1:17.23 | 8-8-6 | 9 |
| 4.9L | $7.60 |
| 4/11 | 25/01/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $177,419.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 54.5kg | 1:46.17 | 2-4-4 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $28.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/01/2025 | 57 | MDN 3 | $177,419.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 54.5kg | 1:40.20 | 3-5-3 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $14.60 |
| 2/8 | 08/11/2024 | 47 | MDN CLM 2 | $76,104.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:37.78 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $1.75 |
| 2/8 | 22/09/2024 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $85,294.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:45.29 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $4.73 |
Jockey: Santiago Gonzalez
Weight: 57kgs
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At debut, 6th of 8 at this track on January 2 over 1207m, 9 len behind Gallant Groom with 57kg at $5.40. Sure to kick on with that run under the belt.
Last Starts 32 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 | 02/01/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $36,323.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Good | Santiago Gonzalez | 57kg | 1:11.86 | 3-5-6 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $5.40 |
Jockey: Charle Oliveros
Weight: 57kgs
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Third race start. First start 5th of 7 at Keeneland on October 9 over 1308m, 14 len behind Coffee Talk carrying 55kg at $33.76. Returned from break 3rd of 8 at this track on January 2 over 1207m, 8 len behind Gallant Groom carrying 57kg at $3.20. One of the top chances.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 02/01/2026 | 85 | MDN 3U | $36,323.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Good | C Oliveros | 57kg | 1:11.86 | 5-6-3 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $3.20 |
| 5/7 | 09/10/2025 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $83,714.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:16.89 | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 14.4L | $33.76 |
Jockey: David Haldar
Weight: 57kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Comes off a 61 day let-up. Resuming 4th of 9 at Mountaineer Park on November 3 over 1207m, 10 len behind Frame Up carrying 55kg at $6.50. Second-up 5th of 8 at this track on December 4 over 1207m, 6 len behind Fracture with 56.5kg at $10.60. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 61 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 | 04/12/2025 | 31 | MDN 3U | $37,213.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | C Oliveros | 56.5kg | 1:13.28 | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $10.60 |
| 4/9 | 03/11/2025 | 194 | MDN 3U | $25,954.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1207m | Fast | C Oliveros | 55kg | 1:11.45 | 4-4-4 | 9 |
| 10.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 23/04/2025 | 27 | MDN 3U | $51,118.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | J Mckee | 54.5kg | 1:10.89 | 8-7-3 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $19.70 |
| 3/5 | 27/03/2025 | 26 | MDN 3U | $38,510.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | B Tapara | 53.5kg | 1:14.58 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $5.30 |
| 4/7 | 01/03/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $39,005.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | B Tapara | 53.5kg | 1:15.84 | 6-6-4 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $8.20 |
Jockey: Rocco Bowen
Weight: 55kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 7 at this track on January 5 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Red Royalty with 57kg at $7.10. The start before that 4th in a small field at Laurel on December 5 over 1609m, 22 len behind Handsintheair carrying 55kg at $37.50. Genuine contender.
Last Starts 29 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 | 05/01/2026 | 31 | MDN FM 3U | $36,323.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | SP | Rocco Bowen | 57kg | 1:39.96 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $7.10 |
| 4/6 | 05/12/2025 | 15 | MDN FM 3U | $80,613.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Good | Yan Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:41.34 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 22.5L | $37.50 |
| 5/9 | 20/11/2025 | 28 | MDN FM 3U | $51,908.00 | Penn National | 1207m | Fast | D Cora | 56.5kg | 1:11.66 | 7-4-5 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $21.90 |
| 2/6 | 23/10/2025 | 49 | MDN FM 3U | $51,750.00 | Penn National | 1207m | Fast | D Cora | 56.5kg | 1:11.20 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $9.20 |
| 3/5 | 04/09/2025 | 29 | MDN FM 3U | $51,988.00 | Penn National | 1207m | Fast | Anthony Salgado | 56.5kg | 1:12.77 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 13.0L | $22.70 |
| 5/6 | 06/08/2025 | 75 | MDN FM 3U | $52,713.00 | Penn National | 1207m | M | A R Rodriguez | 56.5kg | 1:13.26 | 3-5-5 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $10.70 |
Jockey: Yuri Yaranga
Weight: 57kgs
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Returns from a 45-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at this track on December 20 over 1609m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Sligotime carrying 57kg at $6.40. The race before that 2nd in a small field at this track on November 10 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Valid Connection with 57kg at $7.70. Will be tested.
Last Starts 45 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 | 20/12/2025 | 40 | MDN CLM 3U | $18,683.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Heavy | Yan Aviles | 57kg | 1:39.20 | 1-3-3 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $6.40 |
| 2/5 | 10/11/2025 | 11 | MDN CLM 3U | $18,626.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | Yan Aviles | 57kg | 1:43.77 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $7.70 |
| 6/7 | 30/10/2025 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $15,982.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SP | Yan Aviles | 57kg | 1:14.09 | 7-7-6 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $24.40 |
| 6/6 | 15/10/2025 | 19 | ALLOW 3U | $42,618.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Angel I Diaz | 54kg | 1:41.06 | 3-6-6 | 6 |
| 24.3L | $52.60 |
| 3/5 | 26/09/2025 | 17 | MDN CLM 3U | $22,936.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:40.85 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $19.00 |
| 5/5 | 09/09/2025 | 13 | MDN 3U | $40,367.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Joam S Toledo | 56kg | 1:39.63 | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 21.0L | $42.10 |