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Mahoning Valley Race 5 - Race 5 - Claiming

GUNNER GABRIEL (11) was a most impressive winner last time over 1207m at this track (Dirt), scoring by 6 lengths. Has a solid record at this journey with seven wins from 18 starts and looks a top chance. C V JERSEY BEE (10) went fast early over 1207m at this track (Dirt) when resuming last time and dug deep to score by 3 lengths. Should go forward from the awkward gate. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot salute. ELLIOT THE DRAGON (9) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a fourth over 1207m at this track (Dirt) after being prominent at the corner. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot return to winning ways. SPIRIT OF AKRON (7) has been about the mark of late. Last time out was 0.8 lengths from the winner in second over 1106m at this track (Dirt). Proving a good combination with Deshawn L Parker with three straight placings. Among the top-three hopes. Something for the Multiples: PARTY POOPER (5)

Race Time:6:07 PM

Monday, March 23, 2026

Track:Muddy

Weather:Snow

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1207m

Aint No Bandleader (1)546424141x

Trainer: Richard Zielinski 12 mths 34: 6-8-2

Jockey: Brandon Tapara

Weight: 56kgs

6 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: GLOBAL POWER (USA)

Dam: MOONSHINE PROMISE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Will He Shine

Stats

Prize Money$207,485.00

Avg $$6,102.50

Win %17.65%

Place %47.06%

Career34: 6-8-2

Track11: 3-1-0

Distance29: 6-7-0

Tr / Dist11: 3-1-0

1st Up4: 0-0-0

2nd Up4: 0-1-0

Firm22: 2-6-2

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic2: 0-1-0

Comments

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign by 0.3 len this track January 15 over 1207m defeating Spirit Of Akron carrying 56kg at $6.10. First up last campaign ran last in a small field at Thistledown May 21 over 1106m, 9 len behind Mutiny with 54kg at $8. Unlikely to feature.

Last Starts 67 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/9	15/01/2026	43	CLM 3U	$32,138.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Good	B Tapara	56kg	1:11.14	5-2-1	7	1. Aint No Bandleader 2. Spirit Of Akron 3. Authentic Cowtown	0.3L	$6.10
4/5	03/12/2025	26	ALLOW 3U	$34,150.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Rocco Bowen	57kg	1:12.23	5-4-4	2	1. Coastland 2. Corner Office 3. Hidden Ransom	6.3L	$8.50
1/6	07/11/2025	46	CLM 3U	$32,977.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Rocco Bowen	57kg	1:12.88	2-1-1	5	1. Aint No Bandleader 2. Mr Loooch 3. Gone In A Flash	2.5L	$14.40
4/7	22/09/2025	42	CLM 3U	$33,486.00	Thistledown	1207m	M	Victor R Fernandez	54kg	1:12.89	1-4-4	7	1. Thedayofthegrey 2. Authentic Cowtown 3. John Fitzgerald	4.0L	$7.20
2/8	11/08/2025	25	CLM 3U	$33,953.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Victor R Fernandez	54kg	1:12.04	6-2-2	1	1. Red Chili Pepper 2. Aint No Bandleader 3. Matthew's Patriot	5.3L	$8.60
4/8	17/07/2025	35	CLM 3U	$33,486.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Victor R Fernandez	54kg	1:12.23	3-4-4	3	1. May Mayhem 2. Red Chili Pepper 3. Matthew's Patriot	6.0L	$6.40

Thedayofthegrey (2)7x5x419x16

Trainer: Robert C Cline 12 mths 31: 9-1-4

Jockey: Victor R. Fernandez

Weight: 56kgs

7 yo Grey/Roan G

Sire: TWINSPIRED (USA)

Dam: SHARON'S WAY (CAN)

Dam's Sire: Proud Citizen

Stats

Prize Money$376,333.00

Avg $$12,139.77

Win %29.03%

Place %45.16%

Career31: 9-1-4

Track10: 4-1-0

Distance17: 6-1-2

Tr / Dist8: 3-1-0

1st Up6: 2-0-0

2nd Up5: 2-0-1

Firm20: 4-1-4

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up won by 0.5 len at this track February 5 over 1006m defeating Elliot The Dragon with 56kg at $4.80. Last start ran last in a small field at this track on February 20 over 1207m, 12 len behind Coastland with 57kg at $10.10. This is outside his grasp.

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
6/6	20/02/2026	15	ALLOW 3U	$36,376.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Victor R Fernandez	57kg	1:13.93	2-4-6	5	1. Coastland 2. Red Head Kid 3. Roll On Big O	12.8L	$10.10
1/6	05/02/2026	84	CLM 3U	$34,665.00	Mahoning Valley	1006m	M	Victor R Fernandez	56kg	0:58.92	1-1-1	6	1. Thedayofthegrey 2. Elliot The Dragon 3. Lust For Life	0.5L	$4.80
9/9	13/11/2025	52	CLM 3U	$39,542.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Yan Aviles	56kg	1:13.56	4-8-9	4	1. Roll On Big O 2. Eagle Nest 3. May Mayhem	26.6L	$17.00
1/7	22/09/2025	42	CLM 3U	$33,486.00	Thistledown	1207m	M	Yan Aviles	54kg	1:12.89	2-1-1	5	1. Thedayofthegrey 2. Authentic Cowtown 3. John Fitzgerald	3.3L	$4.00
4/8	11/08/2025	359	CLM 3U	$33,953.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Yan Aviles	54kg	1:12.04	2-3-4	7	1. Red Chili Pepper 2. Aint No Bandleader 3. Matthew's Patriot	7.8L	$7.80
5/5	17/08/2024	86	CLM 3U	$29,954.00	Belterra Park	1207m	Good	Jose A Bracho	56kg	1:10.63	4-4-5	1	1. Startdfromdabottom 2. What A Rush 3. Blazing Burroughs	25.8L	$17.20

Dark Vader (3)3x34531113

Trainer: Richard Zielinski 12 mths 52: 10-11-12

Jockey: Jose A. 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$725,072.00

Avg $$13,943.69

Win %19.23%

Place %63.46%

Career52: 10-11-12

Track21: 6-6-4

Distance23: 5-5-4

Tr / Dist16: 5-4-3

1st Up9: 0-1-4

2nd Up9: 2-4-0

Firm37: 5-7-9

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Recent form sound. Returns from a 39-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at this track on February 12 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Oklahoma Joe with 56kg at $3.40. The race before that favourite; came from midfield and won by a 0.3 len at this track January 13 over 1609m defeating Raven Moon with 56kg at $3. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid chance.

Last Starts 39 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	12/02/2026	30	CLM 3U	$36,947.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	M	Jose A Bracho	56kg	1:41.67	3-5-3	6	1. Oklahoma Joe 2. Need To Know Basis 3. Dark Vader	4.5L	$3.40
1/7	13/01/2026	20	CLM 3U	$36,323.00	Mahoning Valley	1609m	M	Jose A Bracho	56kg	1:40.36	4-1-1	5	1. Dark Vader 2. Raven Moon 3. Gone In A Flash	0.3L	$3.00
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

Party Pooper (4)31x5421131

Trainer: Johanna Urieta 12 mths 28: 7-6-6

Jockey: Fernando Salazar Becerra

Weight: 56kgs

5 yo Bay G

Sire: EXAGGERATOR (USA)

Dam: INTERCOASTAL (USA)

Dam's Sire: Gemologist

Stats

Prize Money$182,699.00

Avg $$6,524.96

Win %25.00%

Place %67.86%

Career28: 7-6-6

Track15: 6-5-1

Distance25: 7-6-4

Tr / Dist14: 6-5-0

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up2: 0-0-0

Firm14: 2-3-4

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

At the latest run won by 3.5 len at this track March 4 over 1207m defeating Condemnation with 56kg at $3. The race before that 3rd of 8 at this track on February 9 over 1106m, 4 len behind Condemnation carrying 56kg at $2.10. Not one of the top selections.

Last Starts 19 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	04/03/2026	23	CLM 3U	$25,843.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Rocco Bowen	56kg	1:13.66	1-1-1	4	1. Party Pooper 2. Condemnation 3. Matthew's Patriot	3.5L	$3.00
3/8	09/02/2026	34	CLM 3U	$26,248.00	Mahoning Valley	1106m	M	Erik Barbaran	56kg	1:05.77	6-2-3	4	1. Condemnation 2. Gapper 3. Party Pooper	4.0L	$2.10
1/9	06/01/2026	27	CLM 3U	$27,504.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	SP	Rocco Bowen	57kg	1:13.49	2-1-1	6	1. Party Pooper 2. Gapper 3. Goldstriker	1.5L	$2.20
1/7	10/12/2025	7	CLM 3U	$26,799.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Rocco Bowen	56kg	1:13.32	3-2-1	5	1. Party Pooper 2. Quiet Amigo 3. Raise The Purses	0.1L	$3.70
2/8	03/12/2025	13	CLM 3U	$28,178.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Rocco Bowen	56kg	1:12.70	6-2-2	4	1. Mo Dont No 2. Party Pooper 3. Condemnation	1.0L	$6.50
4/9	20/11/2025	21	CLM 3U	$26,718.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Good	Rocco Bowen	56kg	1:13.62	8-6-4	7	1. Oaks Honey 2. Quiet Amigo 3. Hotrod Bobby	3.5L	$10.80

Spirit Of Akron (5)4513421222

Trainer: J P Silva (USA)12 mths 37: 6-7-6

Jockey: Deshawn L. Parker

Weight: 56kgs

5 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: MOR SPIRIT (USA)

Dam: RED SOLE DIVA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Speightstown

Stats

Prize Money$185,160.00

Avg $$5,004.32

Win %16.22%

Place %51.35%

Career37: 6-7-6

Track18: 3-6-2

Distance25: 5-4-4

Tr / Dist13: 2-4-1

1st Up1: 1-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm26: 4-4-4

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track on March 9 over 1106m, 0.8 len behind Coastland carrying 56kg at $6.80. Before that came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on January 15 over 1207m, 0.3 len behind Aint No Bandleader carrying 56kg at $3.80. Has the ability to be in the finish.

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
2/5	09/03/2026	53	ALLOW 3U	$31,320.00	Mahoning Valley	1106m	Fast	Deshawn L Parker	56kg	1:06.95	3-2-2	2	1. Coastland 2. Spirit Of Akron 3. Corner Office	0.8L	$6.80
2/9	15/01/2026	22	CLM 3U	$32,138.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Good	Deshawn L Parker	56kg	1:11.14	4-1-2	6	1. Aint No Bandleader 2. Spirit Of Akron 3. Authentic Cowtown	0.3L	$3.80
2/5	24/12/2025	34	CLM 3U	$32,925.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Deshawn L Parker	56kg	1:12.77	2-2-2	3	1. Dark Vader 2. Spirit Of Akron 3. Derby Included	2.3L	$3.80
1/10	20/11/2025	15	CLM 3U	$26,718.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Good	T Houghton	56kg	1:13.67	6-1-1	3	1. Spirit Of Akron 2. Raise The Purses 3. Rumble Strip Ron	2.3L	$2.10
2/9	05/11/2025	15	CLM 3U	$32,824.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	T Houghton	56kg	1:13.81	4-1-2	1	1. Into Gold 2. Spirit Of Akron 3. Mo Dont No	0.5L	$8.50
4/6	21/10/2025	12	CLM 3U	$36,986.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Deshawn L Parker	57kg	1:12.31	3-3-4	3	1. Coastland 2. Mo Dont No 3. Hite	4.5L	$10.00

Color Bearer (6)5573414230

Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett 12 mths 40: 4-8-8

Jockey: Jefferson Skerrett

Weight: 54kgs

6 yo Bay G

Sire: NATIONAL FLAG (USA)

Dam: BELLA TRELLA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Cherokee Run

Stats

Prize Money$239,840.00

Avg $$5,996.00

Win %10.00%

Place %50.00%

Career40: 4-8-8

Track14: 2-2-2

Distance31: 4-6-7

Tr / Dist12: 2-2-2

1st Up2: 0-2-0

2nd Up2: 0-0-0

Firm31: 3-7-6

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

At the latest run second last of 11 at this track on February 25 over 1106m, 15 len behind Brewing with 54kg at $56.30. Before that 3rd of 8 at this track on February 1 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Kinderhook with 54kg at $7.20. Not keen on his prospects.

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
10/11	25/02/2026	24	ALLOW 3U	$36,947.00	Mahoning Valley	1106m	M	J Skerrett	54kg	1:06.23	10-11-10	2	1. Brewing 2. Illini 3. Sneaky Sneaky	15.2L	$56.30
3/8	01/02/2026	44	CLM 3U	$36,376.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	SP	J Skerrett	54kg	1:11.82	3-5-3	4	1. Kinderhook 2. Oklahoma Joe 3. Color Bearer	3.3L	$7.20
2/7	19/12/2025	36	CLM 3U	$39,663.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	David J Haldar	56kg	1:13.24	6-3-2	1	1. Henry Mac 2. Color Bearer 3. Prosecutor	4.5L	$47.20
4/9	13/11/2025	16	CLM 3U	$39,542.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	David J Haldar	57kg	1:13.56	6-5-4	5	1. Roll On Big O 2. Eagle Nest 3. May Mayhem	0.9L	$56.10
1/7	28/10/2025	18	CLM 3U	$32,725.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	Yan Aviles	56kg	1:13.17	3-1-1	5	1. Color Bearer 2. Red Chips 3. Radio Silent	0.5L	$6.90
4/9	10/10/2025	42	CLM 3U	$33,333.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Yan Aviles	54kg	1:12.45	5-5-4	1	1. John Fitzgerald 2. Relish The Ride 3. Red Chips	8.8L	$21.10

Elliot The Dragon (7)134x854x24

Trainer: Marco Ibarra 12 mths 33: 6-5-6

Jockey: Luis Alberto Batista

Weight: 56kgs

7 yo Chestnut G

Sire: KANTHAROS (USA)

Dam: MUSIC THUNDER (USA)

Dam's Sire: Distorted Humor

Stats

Prize Money$266,639.00

Avg $$8,079.97

Win %18.18%

Place %51.52%

Career33: 6-5-6

Track16: 5-1-2

Distance26: 6-3-5

Tr / Dist14: 5-0-1

1st Up5: 1-2-0

2nd Up5: 0-1-1

Firm17: 3-1-4

Good1: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 2nd in a small field at this track on February 5 over 1006m, 0.5 len behind Thedayofthegrey carrying 56kg at $3. Second-up 4th of 7 at this track on March 4 over 1207m, 2.75 len behind Need To Know Basis with 56kg at $7.40. Has the ability to take this out.

Last Starts 19 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	04/03/2026	27	CLM 3U	$36,376.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	L A Batista	56kg	1:14.04	1-1-4	7	1. Need To Know Basis 2. Kinderhook 3. Prosecutor	2.8L	$7.40
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	1. Thedayofthegrey 2. Elliot The Dragon 3. Lust For Life	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	1. Dark Vader 2. The Pink Z 3. Wetzel	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	1. Aint No Bandleader 2. Mr Loooch 3. Gone In A Flash	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	1. Mr Penny Pincher 2. Win Herbie Win 3. Don't Stop	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	1. Shadowy 2. My Handsome Man 3. Tiz Speedy	0.8L	$4.10

Gunner Gabriel (8)5432565611

Trainer: Marco Ibarra 12 mths 21: 7-3-3

Jockey: Erik Barbaran

Weight: 56kgs

5 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: DIALED IN (USA)

Dam: SIMONETTA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Harlan'S Holiday

Stats

Prize Money$295,752.00

Avg $$14,083.43

Win %33.33%

Place %61.90%

Career21: 7-3-3

Track11: 5-2-1

Distance18: 7-3-2

Tr / Dist11: 5-2-1

1st Up2: 1-0-1

2nd Up2: 1-0-0

Firm12: 3-1-2

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Racing well recently. Returns from a 32-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 6 len at this track February 19 over 1207m defeating Gapper carrying 57kg at $1.30. Before that favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track January 21 over 1207m defeating Chief Buckeye with 56kg at $1.60. This is well within his grasp.

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
1/5	19/02/2026	29	CLM 3U	$24,964.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Erik Barbaran	57kg	1:12.95	1-1-1	5	1. Gunner Gabriel 2. Gapper 3. Ironclad Alibi	6.5L	$1.30
1/11	21/01/2026	48	CLM 3U	$26,158.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	SP	Rocco Bowen	56kg	1:13.18	11-3-1	5	1. Gunner Gabriel 2. Chief Buckeye 3. General Winston	0.8L	$1.60
6/8	04/12/2025	21	ALLOW 3U	$40,429.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	L A Batista	56kg	1:12.18	8-6-6	3	1. Colonel Vargo 2. Don't Stop 3. Ruffin	11.0L	$33.10
5/7	13/11/2025	15	CLM 3U	$39,542.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Becerra Fernando Salazar	56kg	1:13.28	4-4-5	4	1. Reckless L J 2. Liberate 3. Dark Vader	4.8L	$6.10
6/7	29/10/2025	16	CLM 3U	$45,814.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	Becerra Fernando Salazar	56kg	1:11.50	7-7-6	2	1. Blazing Burroughs 2. It's Official 3. Reckless L J	16.5L	$2.30
5/6	13/10/2025	21	ALLOW 3U	$45,205.00	Thistledown	1207m	Fast	Becerra Fernando Salazar	54kg	1:10.22	4-5-5	3	1. Shadowy 2. Al's Romeo 3. Thunderian	8.0L	$4.90