Mahoning Valley Race 8 - Race 8 - Maiden Special Weight
LEAD THE WAY (8) returns after five months in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a fifth over 1609m at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf (Turf). Has ability and can get off the mark. CLEARLY INISH (4) finished second last time out over 1207m at this track (Dirt), making it five career minor placings. Has a solid record at this track, finishing in the top-three four times. Ideally placed to open her account. LADY MIDSHIPMAN (6) was responsible for a solid effort last time out when second at this track (Dirt) over 1106m, beaten half a length. Should be at her peak now. L A Batista stays aboard and although yet to win has been in the money on two occasions. Has claims on her best figures. PRINCESS AZARA (1) last appeared four weeks ago over 1106m at Laurel when she finished fifth. This is her first run for the Jay P Bernardini stable. Sure to make her presence felt.
Jockey: Brandon Tapara
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Most recently 5th of 7 at Laurel on February 27 over 1106m, 18 len behind Bella's Password carrying 54kg at $2.30. Before that 6th of 10 at Laurel on February 13 over 1207m, 7 len behind Campaign Mischief carrying 54kg at $4.40. Should go well in this line up.
Last Starts 28 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 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM F 3 | $35,007.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 54kg | 1:06.21 | 7-7-5 | 6 |
| 18.8L | $2.30 |
| 6/10 | 13/02/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM F 3 | $46,291.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 54kg | 1:14.19 | 6-4-6 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $4.40 |
| 2/9 | 16/01/2026 | 88 | MDN CLM F 3 | $45,578.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 54kg | 1:14.62 | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $2.00 |
| 2/9 | 20/10/2025 | 26 | MDN F 2 | $49,619.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | SP | Lane J Luzzi | 55.5kg | 1:13.64 | 4-1-2 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $3.47 |
| 2/5 | 24/09/2025 | 27 | MDN F 2 | $49,847.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | Lane J Luzzi | 55kg | 1:13.06 | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $4.07 |
| 8/9 | 28/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $139,535.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Lane J Luzzi | 54kg | 1:12.58 | 9-8-8 | 8 |
| 39.5L | $38.00 |
Jockey: Charle Oliveros
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up today. Not raced for 43 days. Last run second last of 7 at this track on February 12 over 1207m, 12 len behind Stardialed with 57kg at $12.10. At only start last preparation got back early 4th in a small field at Belterra Park on August 9 over 1673m, 9 len behind Skylarose carrying 56.5kg at $17.10. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 12/02/2026 | 187 | MDN FM 3U | $34,665.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Bailey Weatherly | 57kg | 1:13.34 | 1-5-6 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $12.10 |
| 4/6 | 09/08/2025 | 71 | MDN FM 3U | $21,705.00 | Belterra Park | 1673m | Fast | J Mckee | 56.5kg | 1:44.64 | 5-5-4 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $17.10 |
| 4/6 | 30/05/2025 | 26 | MDN FM 3U | $24,219.00 | Belterra Park | 1673m | SP | J Mckee | 56.5kg | 1:45.55 | 6-6-4 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $8.80 |
| 4/8 | 04/05/2025 | 98 | MDN FM 3U | $25,781.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1207m | Good | C Oliveros | 56kg | 1:13.87 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $4.40 |
| 3/5 | 26/01/2025 | 39 | MDN CLM FM 4U | $35,484.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | C Oliveros | 55.5kg | 1:12.23 | 5-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $5.40 |
| 3/7 | 18/12/2024 | 63 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $30,817.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | C Oliveros | 55.5kg | 1:11.43 | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $9.90 |
Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Last start second last of 10 at Turfway Park on February 14 over 1609m, 20 len behind Nan O'hara carrying 57kg at $26.06. The race before that second last of 9 at Turfway Park on February 6 over 1609m, 23 len behind Frosty Mojito with 56kg at $89.36. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 14/02/2026 | 8 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $32,810.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | A Murgia | 57kg | 1:43.14 | 10-9-9 | 2 |
| 20.9L | $26.06 |
| 8/9 | 06/02/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $56,491.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | A Murgia | 56kg | 1:41.02 | 9-9-8 | 9 |
| 23.1L | $89.36 |
| 7/12 | 09/01/2026 | 54 | MDN CLM FM 4U | $46,039.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Gabriel Lagunes | 55.5kg | 1:12.89 | 12-10-7 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $99.46 |
| 2/6 | 16/11/2025 | 52 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $22,901.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1609m | Fast | Deshawn L Parker | 57kg | 1:44.62 | 6-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $18.10 |
| 3/6 | 25/09/2025 | 8 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $12,997.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | SP | Gabriel Lagunes | 56.5kg | 1:41.45 | 6-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $3.70 |
| 3/6 | 17/09/2025 | 19 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $12,997.00 | Belterra Park | 1308m | Fast | Gabriel Lagunes | 56.5kg | 1:21.03 | 6-5-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $9.90 |
Jockey: Luis Tapara
Weight: 57kgs
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Recent form sound. Returns from a 43-day let-up. At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 7 at this track on February 12 over 1207m, 8 len behind Stardialed carrying 57kg at $8.40. The start before that 2nd of 8 at this track on January 21 over 1207m, 0.8 len behind Fall In Love with 57kg at $3.70. Winning chance.
Last Starts 43 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 | 12/02/2026 | 22 | MDN FM 3U | $34,665.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Erik Barbaran | 57kg | 1:13.34 | 2-4-2 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $8.40 |
| 2/8 | 21/01/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $20,628.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SP | Erik Barbaran | 57kg | 1:12.90 | 8-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.70 |
| 4/7 | 05/01/2026 | 12 | MDN FM 3U | $36,323.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | SP | Erik Barbaran | 57kg | 1:39.96 | 6-4-4 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $8.20 |
| 2/5 | 24/12/2025 | 44 | MDN FM 3U | $37,213.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | Erik Barbaran | 56.5kg | 1:43.74 | 5-3-2 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $5.10 |
| 2/8 | 10/11/2025 | 39 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $18,626.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Erik Barbaran | 56kg | 1:15.00 | 8-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $7.80 |
| 8/8 | 02/10/2025 | 18 | MDN FM 3U | $55,046.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1673m | Fast | B Whitacre | 55.5kg | 1:41.82 | 8-8-8 | 7 |
| 25.0L | $36.20 |
Jockey: Chelsey Keiser
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old filly (Game Winner - The Cat's Reach) making her debut. Expected to be above average.
Jockey: Luis Alberto Batista
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track on March 17 over 1106m, 0.5 len behind Hoof And Boots with 54.5kg at $13.90. The race before that eased back early on 4th in a small field at this track on March 5 over 1006m, 8 len behind Tale Of Lemonbelle carrying 55.5kg at $10.10. Working up to a win. Worth following.
Last Starts 10 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 | 17/03/2026 | 12 | MDN FM 3U | $34,129.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | Good | L A Batista | 54.5kg | 1:08.71 | 2-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $13.90 |
| 4/6 | 05/03/2026 | 15 | MDN F 3 | $34,129.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1006m | SP | L A Batista | 55.5kg | 1:01.27 | 5-6-4 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $10.10 |
| 3/6 | 18/02/2026 | 179 | MDN F 3 | $34,665.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | L A Batista | 55.5kg | 1:15.14 | 3-5-3 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $7.80 |
| 12/12 | 23/08/2025 | - | MDN OCLM F 2 | $68,217.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Vincent Cheminaud | 54kg | 1:04.55 | 11-12-12 | 6 |
| 24.6L | $16.81 |
Jockey: Bailey Weatherly
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up today. Not raced for 37 days. First-up 5th of 8 at this track on January 14 over 1207m, 13 len behind Motown Story carrying 55.5kg at $11.60. Second-up second last in a small field at this track on February 18 over 1207m, 14 len behind Academic Freedom with 55.5kg at $14.70. Needs to step up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 18/02/2026 | 35 | MDN F 3 | $34,665.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Bailey Weatherly | 55.5kg | 1:15.14 | 4-6-5 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $14.70 |
| 5/8 | 14/01/2026 | 98 | MDN F 3 | $36,323.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | C Oliveros | 55.5kg | 1:13.48 | 7-5-5 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $11.60 |
| 5/5 | 08/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $25,875.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1006m | Good | C Oliveros | 54.5kg | 1:00.18 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Erik Barbaran
Weight: 57kgs
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Is first-up after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fifth of 11 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf November 4 over 1609m, 7 len behind Two Turntables carrying 55.5kg at $12.40. First up last campaign fifth of 8 at Presque Isle Downs October 2 over 1673m, 7 len behind Chasing The Storm with 55.5kg at $15.20. Among the leading players.
Last Starts 143 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 04/11/2025 | 33 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $44,275.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Luis Contreras | 55.5kg | 1:36.39 | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $12.40 |
| 5/8 | 02/10/2025 | 86 | MDN FM 3U | $55,046.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1673m | Fast | W Martinez | 55.5kg | 1:41.82 | 3-6-5 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $15.20 |
| 4/11 | 08/07/2025 | 26 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $39,755.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | Luis Contreras | 54.5kg | 1:41.86 | 6-5-4 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $14.70 |
| 2/11 | 12/06/2025 | 23 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $27,216.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Luis Contreras | 54.5kg | 1:38.23 | 5-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $6.60 |
| 3/5 | 20/05/2025 | 197 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $40,625.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | SP | Luis Contreras | 54.5kg | 1:40.99 | 1-3-3 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/11 | 04/11/2024 | 19 | MDN CLM F 2 | $45,662.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Eduardo E Perez | 55kg | 1:38.61 | 2-6-4 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $14.90 |