Mahoning Valley Race 4 - Race 4 - Claiming
KINDERHOOK (4) did a great job to score by 3 lengths over this course and distance last start in a far better run. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot repeat the dose. NEED TO KNOW BASIS (3) could only manage fourth two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1609m at this track, beaten only one length. Nicely placed to take this out. ELLIOT THE DRAGON (7) resumed over 1006m last time out and turned in a solid effort to finish second at this track (Dirt) when he was up on the pace all the way. Boasts six wins at this distance. Right in the mix. ENVELOPE PLEASE (2) turned in a much better effort last time out to score by 2 lengths over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Finds a suitable race and can figure in the finish.

Jockey: Jose A. Bracho
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last in a small field at this track on February 20 over 1207m, 7 len behind Coastland with 56kg at $4.20. The start before that 2nd in a small field at this track on January 12 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Henry Mac with 56kg at $7.70. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 20/02/2026 | 39 | ALLOW 3U | $36,376.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Kevin Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:13.93 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/6 | 12/01/2026 | 23 | CLM 3U | $44,993.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | A Bracho | 56kg | 1:11.42 | 1-2-2 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $7.70 |
| 2/5 | 20/12/2025 | 43 | CLM 3U | $37,213.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | Heavy | Jose A Bracho | 56kg | 1:41.46 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 07/11/2025 | 9 | CLM 3U | $32,977.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Jose A Bracho | 57kg | 1:12.88 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $1.40 |
| 4/7 | 29/10/2025 | 26 | CLM 3U | $45,814.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Jose A Bracho | 56kg | 1:11.50 | 3-4-4 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $8.20 |
| 3/5 | 03/10/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $51,988.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Jose A Bracho | 54kg | 1:11.98 | 3-4-3 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Luis Raul Rivera
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently favourite; won by 2 len at this track February 17 over 1207m defeating Man's Choice carrying 56kg at $2.30. The race before that second last of 10 at Turfway Park on January 14 over 1207m, 16 len behind Highly Flammable with 54.5kg at $8.70. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 17/02/2026 | 34 | CLM 3U | $30,670.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Luis Raul Rivera | 56kg | 1:14.52 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $2.30 |
| 9/10 | 14/01/2026 | 55 | CLM 4U | $51,570.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:13.16 | 5-10-9 | 7 |
| 16.0L | $8.70 |
| 7/7 | 20/11/2025 | 49 | CLM 3U | $33,588.00 | Fairgrounds | 1006m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 55kg | 0:56.02 | 7-7-7 | 6 |
| 9.4L | $14.10 |
| 1/6 | 02/10/2025 | 43 | CLM 3U | $27,370.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | Fast | Ferrin Peterson | 56kg | 1:11.73 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $1.50 |
| 6/8 | 20/08/2025 | 48 | ALLOW 3U | $59,535.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Luis Raul Rivera | 55kg | 1:11.70 | 5-6-6 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $15.30 |
| 1/5 | 03/07/2025 | 91 | ALLOW 3U | $34,862.00 | Belterra Park | 1106m | Fast | Ferrin Peterson | 56kg | 1:05.21 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Erik Barbaran
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 8 at this track on February 12 over 1609m, 1.0 len behind Oklahoma Joe with 56kg at $3.60. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at this track on February 1 over 1207m, 4 len behind Kinderhook with 56kg at $5.30. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 12/02/2026 | 11 | CLM 3U | $36,947.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | Erik Barbaran | 56kg | 1:41.67 | 4-4-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $3.60 |
| 4/8 | 01/02/2026 | 43 | CLM 3U | $36,947.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SP | Rocco Bowen | 56kg | 1:11.82 | 2-8-4 | 8 |
| 4.1L | $5.30 |
| 3/5 | 20/12/2025 | 37 | CLM 3U | $37,213.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | Heavy | Deshawn L Parker | 56kg | 1:41.46 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 11.9L | $2.40 |
| 4/7 | 13/11/2025 | 17 | CLM 3U | $39,542.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Deshawn L Parker | 56kg | 1:13.28 | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $16.60 |
| 4/8 | 27/10/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $39,422.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Fast | Alexander Chavez | 56kg | 1:40.54 | 1-5-4 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $2.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/10/2025 | 26 | CLM 3U | $42,049.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | SP | Alexander Chavez | 55kg | 1:40.38 | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 12.5L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Fernando Salazar Becerra
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 31-day let-up. At the latest run came from midfield and won by 3 len at this track February 1 over 1207m defeating Oklahoma Joe carrying 56kg at $6.10. The race before that second last in a small field at this track on January 12 over 1207m, 10 len behind Henry Mac carrying 56kg at $12.30. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 01/02/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $36,947.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SP | Becerra Fernando Salazar | 56kg | 1:11.82 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $6.10 |
| 5/6 | 12/01/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $44,993.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Becerra Fernando Salazar | 56kg | 1:11.42 | 2-4-5 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $12.30 |
| 6/6 | 22/12/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $40,429.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Heavy | Erik Barbaran | 57kg | 1:10.60 | 2-6-6 | 5 |
| 16.8L | $10.60 |
| 1/9 | 02/12/2025 | 160 | ALLOW 3U | $39,663.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | SP | Erik Barbaran | 56kg | 1:05.53 | 5-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $17.90 |
| 7/7 | 25/06/2025 | 85 | ALLOW 3U | $43,546.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 54kg | 1:04.66 | 7-7-7 | 6 |
| 18.1L | $16.30 |
| 5/6 | 01/04/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $41,374.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Erik Barbaran | 56kg | 1:13.70 | 4-4-5 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Victor R. Fernandez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 50-day let-up. First-up after two months raced on the pace when 3rd of 7 at this track on January 13 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Dark Vader with 56kg at $15.30. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at this track on January 23 2025 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Visual Mission carrying 56kg. Fitter but others appeal more.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 13/01/2026 | 67 | CLM 3U | $36,323.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | Victor R Fernandez | 56kg | 1:40.36 | 3-2-3 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $15.30 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 12.0L | $5.30 |

Jockey: Angel I. Diaz
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 31 day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 8 at this track on February 1 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Kinderhook with 56kg at $6.20. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at this track on December 19 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Henry Mac carrying 56kg at $14.10. Forward showing expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 01/02/2026 | 44 | CLM 3U | $36,947.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SP | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | 1:11.82 | 8-4-5 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $6.20 |
| 3/7 | 19/12/2025 | 36 | CLM 3U | $39,663.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | 1:13.24 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $14.10 |
| 5/9 | 13/11/2025 | 44 | CLM 3U | $39,542.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | 1:13.56 | 5-2-5 | 7 |
| 2.9L | $3.90 |
| 2/9 | 30/09/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $32,722.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Joam S Toledo | 54kg | 1:11.38 | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |
| 4/7 | 09/09/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $32,722.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 54kg | 1:05.38 | 4-2-4 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $3.90 |
| 2/6 | 19/08/2025 | 13 | CLM 3U | $33,178.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Joam S Toledo | 55kg | 1:11.66 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Luis Alberto Batista
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months 2nd in a small field at this track on February 5 over 1006m, 0.5 len behind Thedayofthegrey with 56kg at $3. Previously second-up second last in a small field at this track on November 7 over 1207m, 6 len behind Aint No Bandleader carrying 57kg at $4.20. Strong winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 05/02/2026 | 63 | CLM 3U | $34,665.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1006m | M | L A Batista | 56kg | 0:58.92 | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/12/2025 | 27 | CLM 3U | $37,213.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | L A Batista | 56kg | 1:14.06 | 2-4-4 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $3.70 |
| 5/6 | 07/11/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $32,977.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | L A Batista | 57kg | 1:12.88 | 4-3-5 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $4.20 |
| 8/9 | 10/10/2025 | 181 | ALLOW 3U | $42,618.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | L A Batista | 54kg | 1:05.06 | 8-8-8 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $10.60 |
| 4/9 | 12/04/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $41,374.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Good | L A Batista | 56kg | 1:13.35 | 1-3-4 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $4.10 |
| 3/8 | 30/03/2025 | 19 | CLM 3U | $41,046.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SP | L A Batista | 57kg | 1:11.24 | 5-2-3 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $3.80 |