Mahoning Valley Race 8 - Race 8 - Starter Optional Claiming
PATRIARCHAL (2) was a narrow winner two back at this track (Dirt) then in the placings last time at this track (Dirt). Gets a little weight relief. Form this track is hard to knock with two wins from five starts. Should be in the finish. SUNSET TOWN (6) did a great job to score by 4.5 lengths over today's course and distance last time out to continue his outstanding recent form. Likely to be there at the finish again. STRAVA (7) showed good early muster and fought on to finish second when resuming last start over 1710m at Charles Town (Dirt). Beautifully placed and is sure to give this a mighty shake. ATKINS (4) ran below expectations last start, finishing fifth and beaten 6 lengths at this track (Dirt) over 1207m. Worth another chance.

Jockey: Angel Diaz
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months won by 1.75 len at this track January 22 over 1673m defeating Patriarchal carrying 56kg at $5.20. Previously second-up won by a nose at Parx May 21 2024 over 1207m defeating Ira The Icon with 55.5kg at $4.10. Don't underestimate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 22/01/2026 | 74 | CLM 3U | $32,885.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | M | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | 1:43.18 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $5.20 |
| 1/6 | 09/11/2025 | 24 | CLM 3U | $18,626.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1207m | SP | Michael Y Pagan | 52.5kg | 1:11.54 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.40 |
| 8/8 | 16/10/2025 | 36 | HCP 3U | $38,052.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Jorge L Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:11.67 | 4-8-8 | 6 |
| 16.3L | $62.50 |
| 8/8 | 10/09/2025 | 32 | HCP 3U | $44,343.00 | Delaware Park | 1006m | Good | Jose E Vargas | 52kg | 0:57.61 | 8-8-8 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $43.80 |
| 7/7 | 09/08/2025 | 16 | CLM 3U | $41,860.00 | Delaware Park | 1673m | Fast | Jose E Vargas | 52kg | 1:43.41 | 1-7-7 | 2 |
| 27.1L | $8.10 |
| 2/8 | 24/07/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $38,226.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | Fast | Yabriel O Ramos | 54.5kg | 1:39.59 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $10.30 |

Jockey: Alexander Crispin
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at this track on January 22 over 1673m, 1.75 len behind Afraidofthebunny with 57kg at $3.60. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at this track January 6 over 1609m defeating Deadpan carrying 56kg at $4.20. Everything points towards a big run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 22/01/2026 | 16 | CLM 3U | $32,885.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | M | Alexander Crispin | 57kg | 1:43.18 | 5-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $3.60 |
| 1/8 | 06/01/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $32,885.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | SP | Alexander Crispin | 56kg | 1:39.94 | 2-3-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |
| 4/5 | 22/12/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $40,429.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Heavy | Alexander Crispin | 57kg | 1:37.74 | 3-4-4 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/8 | 24/11/2025 | 19 | ALLOW 3U | $39,542.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Fast | Alexander Crispin | 56kg | 1:40.16 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.20 |
| 2/8 | 05/11/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $39,542.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | Fast | Alexander Crispin | 56kg | 1:45.12 | 5-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $5.70 |
| 2/5 | 22/10/2025 | 19 | CLM 3U | $19,787.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1609m | Fast | Alexander Chavez | 56kg | 1:38.88 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Mauro Cedillo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 47-day let-up. Last start 4th of 7 at this track on December 20 over 1207m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Fivefive Six Champ with 56kg at $51.20. The run before that 6th of 10 at this track on October 28 over 1609m, 8 len behind Brick Ambush with 56kg at $42.70. Out of his depth.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 20/12/2025 | 53 | CLM 3U | $39,204.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Heavy | Mauro Cedillo | 56kg | 1:09.51 | 7-5-4 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $51.20 |
| 6/10 | 28/10/2025 | 60 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $41,857.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Fast | Mauro Cedillo | 56kg | 1:38.97 | 1-7-6 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $42.70 |
| 4/6 | 29/08/2025 | 58 | CLM 3U | $40,775.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Yan Aviles | 54kg | 1:39.21 | 1-3-4 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $12.20 |
| 4/7 | 02/07/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $42,813.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Mauro Cedillo | 56kg | 1:38.09 | 2-4-4 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $19.30 |
| 4/5 | 12/06/2025 | 17 | ALLOW 3U | $43,546.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Mauro Cedillo | 56kg | 1:11.38 | 2-4-4 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $6.40 |
| 4/6 | 26/05/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $43,750.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Mauro Cedillo | 56kg | 1:39.71 | 1-2-4 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Fernando Salazar Becerra
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 47-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 7 at this track on December 20 over 1207m, in the wet; 6 len behind Fivefive Six Champ with 56kg at $3.70. The start before that 2nd of 8 at this track on December 1 over 1609m, 0.8 len behind Eddie M carrying 56kg at $7.20. Nice draw and worth thought.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 20/12/2025 | 19 | CLM 3U | $39,204.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Heavy | Alexander Chavez | 56kg | 1:09.51 | 2-6-5 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $3.70 |
| 2/8 | 01/12/2025 | 12 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $42,113.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Good | Alexander Crispin | 56kg | 1:39.28 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $7.20 |
| 4/5 | 19/11/2025 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $41,985.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Elijah Greenidge | 54kg | 1:11.65 | 1-4-4 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $3.10 |
| 4/10 | 28/10/2025 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $41,857.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Fast | Becerra Fernando Salazar | 56kg | 1:38.97 | 2-4-4 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $5.40 |
| 2/5 | 06/10/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $36,086.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Alexander Chavez | 55kg | 1:10.75 | 1-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.90 |
| 3/6 | 17/09/2025 | 13 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $48,012.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Alexander Chavez | 56kg | 1:10.79 | 5-6-3 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Alejandro Gomez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 7 at this track on January 6 over 1609m, 0.1 len behind Only Get'n Better with 56kg at $6.50. The run before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 10 at this track on December 18 over 1673m, 6 len behind Panthera's Fate with 56kg at $29.20. Even the minor placings look out of reach.
Last Starts 30 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 | 06/01/2026 | 19 | CLM 3U | $26,308.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | SP | B Tapara | 56kg | 1:40.07 | 3-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 1.8L | $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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 4.5L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Jason Simpson
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently won by 4.5 len at this track January 13 over 1609m defeating Mission Control carrying 57kg at $3.60. Before that won by 4 len at this track January 5 over 1673m defeating Third City carrying 56kg at $41.90. Plenty to like about his prospects.
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 | 13/01/2026 | 8 | ALLOW 3U | $39,462.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | Jason Simpson | 57kg | 1:38.93 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $3.60 |
| 1/10 | 05/01/2026 | 12 | ALLOW 3U | $38,714.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | M | Jason Simpson | 56kg | 1:42.74 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $41.90 |
| 8/10 | 24/12/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $39,663.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Alexander Crispin | 56kg | 1:12.36 | 10-9-8 | 6 |
| 7.9L | $8.90 |
| 3/9 | 02/12/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $39,663.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | SP | Rocco Bowen | 56kg | 1:05.53 | 6-5-3 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $17.10 |
| 6/7 | 12/11/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $24,580.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | 1:12.64 | 7-5-6 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $12.30 |
| 9/9 | 29/10/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $39,422.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | L A Batista | 56kg | 1:12.10 | 9-9-9 | 7 |
| 13.4L | $7.90 |

Jockey: Erik Barbaran
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after 16 months 2nd in a small field at Charles Town on January 16 over 1710m, 4.5 len behind Omar Comin with 52kg at $5.30. Previously second-up won by a 0.1 len at Keeneland October 23 2024 over 1710m defeating Show Time carrying 55.5kg at $2.70. Sure to run well.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 16/01/2026 | 450 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $42,900.00 | Charles Town | 1710m | Fast | Warren Iii Ebow | 52kg | 1:48.00 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $5.30 |
| 1/10 | 23/10/2024 | 60 | CLM 3U | $99,711.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55.5kg | 1:45.63 | 3-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.70 |
| 5/7 | 24/08/2024 | 112 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $176,651.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55.5kg | 1:37.32 | 5-4-5 | 1 |
| 15.5L | $10.30 |
| 10/10 | 04/05/2024 | 35 | LR OPEN 4U | $305,810.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Good | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:35.45 | 8-9-10 | 7 |
| 27.5L | $9.12 |
| 1/6 | 30/03/2024 | 50 | CLM 4U | $123,077.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55.5kg | 1:38.05 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.20 |
| 2/9 | 09/02/2024 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $216,995.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54kg | 1:37.72 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $6.60 |

Jockey: German Terraza
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 44-day let-up. Last start gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 8 at this track on December 23 over 1673m, on a wet track; 0.3 len behind Hemp Heaven with 56kg at $11.30. The start before that second last in a small field at this track on December 10 over 1106m, 9 len behind Illini carrying 56kg at $7. Will need to lift.
Last Starts 44 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 | 23/12/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $26,953.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | Heavy | B Tapara | 56kg | 1:44.49 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $11.30 |
| 3/4 | 10/12/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $26,953.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | M | Rocco Bowen | 56kg | 1:04.79 | 1-3-3 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/6 | 20/11/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $40,305.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | Good | Jose A Bracho | 57kg | 1:44.55 | 2-6-6 | 5 |
| 16.6L | $6.40 |
| 2/8 | 05/11/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $26,870.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | Fast | Jose A Bracho | 57kg | 1:45.45 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $6.80 |
| 1/9 | 21/10/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $39,422.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | Jose A Bracho | 56kg | 1:39.86 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $6.30 |
| 3/7 | 07/10/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $42,813.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | SP | N Vigil | 54kg | 1:39.32 | 1-2-3 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $7.20 |

Jockey: Alexander Chavez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 9 at Turfway Park on January 9 over 1609m, 21 len behind What Say Thee with 54.5kg at $19.04. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at this track November 20 over 1673m defeating Mission Control with 55.5kg at $2.40. Will jump at pretty long odds and deservedly so.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 09/01/2026 | 50 | CLM 4U | $68,759.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Samuel E Bermudez | 54.5kg | 1:37.69 | 2-9-8 | 2 |
| 21.1L | $19.04 |
| 1/6 | 20/11/2025 | 17 | ALLOW 3U | $40,305.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | Good | Alexander Chavez | 55.5kg | 1:44.55 | 3-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.40 |
| 2/6 | 03/11/2025 | 19 | ALLOW 3U | $40,305.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Fast | Alexander Crispin | 56kg | 1:40.86 | 1-1-D1 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 15/10/2025 | 19 | ALLOW 3U | $42,618.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Alexander Chavez | 54kg | 1:41.06 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.40 |
| 1/5 | 26/09/2025 | 106 | MDN CLM 3U | $22,936.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Angel I Diaz | 54kg | 1:40.85 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $2.90 |
| 10/10 | 12/06/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $143,079.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | 1:08.63 | 5-10-10 | 4 |
| 36.3L | $24.88 |