Mahoning Valley Race 2 - Race 2 - Allowance Optional Claiming
TRICKY TIGER (1) built on a nice third two starts back at this track (Dirt) with a win over 1609m at this track (Dirt) four weeks ago, getting home by 2.75 lengths. Angel I Diaz scored on him last time and retains the ride. Likely to be in the finish again. SOCK IT TO ME (2) turned in a fine effort to score by one length at today's course and distance when first-up from a break last time out. Looks well placed so expect another big run. ONE SMOKIN' RITA (4) resumes today after filling a minor placing at her last appearance at Thistledown (Dirt) over 1207m on October 2. Looks a strong top-three prospect. TRIGGER POINT (3) started at $5.90 last time but could only manage fourth, beaten 2.75 lengths, at this track over 1207m. L A Batista stays aboard. Don't underestimate.

Jockey: Angel I. Diaz
Weight: 57kgs
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Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run won by 2.75 len at this track March 11 over 1609m defeating More Than Five with 57kg at $3.40. Before that 3rd in a small field at this track on February 26 over 1106m, 2.25 len behind Defending Albert with 57kg at $5.80. Big chance again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 11/03/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $37,079.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | Angel I Diaz | 57kg | 1:40.94 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $3.40 |
| 3/5 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | ALLOW 3U | $39,230.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | M | Angel I Diaz | 57kg | 1:05.29 | 2-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $5.80 |
| 1/7 | 19/02/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $37,660.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | 1:42.19 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $10.40 |
| 1/10 | 28/01/2026 | 17 | CLM 4U | $28,401.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jose A Leon | 53.5kg | 1:11.11 | 4-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $20.50 |
| 6/9 | 11/01/2026 | 24 | CLM 4U | $36,622.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Carlos Martinez | 52.5kg | 1:03.55 | 7-8-6 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $44.40 |
| 5/9 | 18/12/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $37,519.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Jose E Morelos | 55.5kg | 0:56.79 | 8-6-5 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $31.60 |

Jockey: Mauro Cedillo
Weight: 57kgs
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Second run back. First-up after three months won by 1.0 len at this track March 16 over 1207m defeating Carnival Rock with 56kg at $7.60. Previously second-up scored a big 4 len win at Mountaineer Park October 6 over 1207m defeating Cascabel with 53.5kg at $1.50. Sure to run well.
Last Starts 24 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 | 16/03/2026 | 101 | ALLOW 3U | $37,079.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Mauro Cedillo | 56kg | 1:13.39 | 6-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $7.60 |
| 10/11 | 05/12/2025 | 32 | ALLOW 3U | $154,671.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Santiago Gonzalez | 53.5kg | 1:15.61 | 9-11-10 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $68.45 |
| 3/6 | 03/11/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $40,305.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Fast | Deshawn L Parker | 56kg | 1:40.86 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $4.10 |
| 1/8 | 06/10/2025 | 31 | ALLOW 3U | $27,523.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1207m | Fast | Deshawn L Parker | 53.5kg | 1:11.94 | 7-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $1.50 |
| 1/7 | 05/09/2025 | 87 | MDN 3U | $21,407.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | Fast | Deshawn L Parker | 55kg | 1:11.84 | 6-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $3.50 |
| 6/6 | 10/06/2025 | 30 | MDN 3U | $46,656.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1673m | Fast | Mike Allen | 54.5kg | 1:43.14 | 1-6-6 | 2 |
| 23.5L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Luis Alberto Batista
Weight: 56kgs
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Form hard to fault. Last start 4th in a small field at this track on April 1 over 1207m, 2.75 len behind Willie Bird carrying 56kg at $5.90. The start before that 2nd in a small field at this track on March 4 over 1207m, 1.5 len behind Fivefive Six Champ carrying 57kg at $3.70. Genuine contender under these conditions.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 01/04/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $38,428.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SP | L A Batista | 56kg | 1:11.58 | 4-2-4 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $5.90 |
| 2/5 | 04/03/2026 | 9 | HCP 3U | $35,112.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | L A Batista | 57kg | 1:12.70 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.70 |
| 1/5 | 23/02/2026 | 39 | CLM 3U | $31,384.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | L A Batista | 56kg | 1:13.79 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.30 |
| 3/6 | 15/01/2026 | 24 | ALLOW 3U | $39,462.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Good | L A Batista | 56kg | 1:10.88 | 3-1-3 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.70 |
| 3/6 | 22/12/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $40,429.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Heavy | L A Batista | 56kg | 1:10.60 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.30 |
| 2/6 | 17/11/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $40,305.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | L A Batista | 55.5kg | 1:12.85 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $9.60 |

Jockey: Alexander Chavez
Weight: 54kgs
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Mare back from a spell of six months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Thistledown October 2 over 1207m, 6 len behind Austrian Navy carrying 56kg at $1.60. When resuming last campaign ran last of 8 at Gulfstream Park All Weather January 10 2025 over 1106m, 19 len behind Spirit Of Victory carrying 55.5kg at $4.30. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.
Last Starts 189 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 02/10/2025 | 22 | HCP FM 3U | $33,180.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Alexander Chavez | 56kg | 1:11.23 | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $1.60 |
| 1/5 | 10/09/2025 | 21 | HCP FM 3U | $33,180.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Alexander Chavez | 56kg | 1:11.52 | 4-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.50 |
| 1/7 | 20/08/2025 | 16 | HCP FM 3U | $33,643.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Alexander Chavez | 55kg | 1:10.85 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $2.00 |
| 2/4 | 04/08/2025 | 39 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $48,682.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Alexander Chavez | 55kg | 1:10.21 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/6 | 26/06/2025 | 15 | ALLOW FM 3U | $46,190.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Alexander Chavez | 55kg | 1:11.55 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/6 | 11/06/2025 | 28 | ALLOW FM 3U | $43,546.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Alexander Chavez | 56kg | 1:05.51 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.90 |

Jockey: Elijah Greenidge
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at this track on March 11 over 1609m, 6 len behind Big Lucky carrying 57kg at $7. Before that 3rd in a small field at this track on March 4 over 1207m, 5 len behind Fivefive Six Champ with 57kg at $4.60. Won't be beating too many of these home.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 11/03/2026 | 7 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $38,624.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | Mauro Cedillo | 57kg | 1:40.38 | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/5 | 04/03/2026 | 20 | HCP 3U | $35,112.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Mauro Cedillo | 57kg | 1:12.70 | 2-5-3 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $4.60 |
| 1/6 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | CLM 3U | $36,519.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Elijah Greenidge | 54kg | 1:12.79 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $10.90 |
| 2/9 | 05/02/2026 | 47 | HCP 3U | $35,663.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | Mauro Cedillo | 56kg | 1:38.83 | 5-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $24.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Anthony Rodriguez
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Most recently 5th of 7 at this track on March 23 over 1207m, 5 len behind Stomping Moon with 56kg at $15.20. The run before that eased back early on second last in a small field at this track on March 4 over 1207m, 9 len behind Fivefive Six Champ with 56kg at $5.30. Genuine chance this time around.
Last Starts 17 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 | 23/03/2026 | 19 | ALLOW 3U | $27,809.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Mauro Cedillo | 56kg | 1:12.82 | 7-5-5 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $15.20 |
| 4/5 | 04/03/2026 | 20 | HCP 3U | $35,112.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Anthony Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:12.70 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $5.30 |
| 6/6 | 12/02/2026 | 38 | CLM 3U | $36,519.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Mauro Cedillo | 56kg | 1:12.79 | 4-6-6 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $8.40 |
| 1/9 | 05/01/2026 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $26,308.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Mauro Cedillo | 56kg | 1:11.47 | 4-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $6.10 |
| 2/4 | 10/12/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $26,953.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | M | Mauro Cedillo | 56kg | 1:04.79 | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $3.30 |
| 3/7 | 19/11/2025 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $26,870.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Deshawn L Parker | 56kg | 1:11.87 | 7-3-3 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |