Mahoning Valley Race 1 - Race 1 - Claiming
POLIZON (4) finished 1.75 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1207m at this track two-and-a-half weeks ago as $3.9 favourite. Steps up in journey today. The one to beat in this line up. HANDSOME FOX (5) ran below expectations last time at this track (Dirt), finishing eighth and beaten 14 lengths starting at $6.30. Will enjoy a drop in class so he can find the winners' list. GRITS N GRAVY (1) was below his best last time, finishing eighth and beaten 25 lengths over 1207m at Thistledown (Dirt). Ideally placed and is sure to take a ton of beating. LAO WAY (3) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1609m at Thistledown, beaten 11 lengths. Likely improver so plenty to like about his chances.

Jockey: Ricardo Feliciano
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently ran second last of 9 at Thistledown on September 30 over 1207m, 25 len behind He's My Boy carrying 54kg at $10.10. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Thistledown on September 2 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Bumper Sticker carrying 54.5kg at $10.60. Can do much better.
Last Starts 36 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 | 30/09/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $27,874.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Jason Simpson | 54kg | 1:12.90 | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 25.8L | $10.10 |
| 5/9 | 02/09/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $29,672.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Angel I Diaz | 54.5kg | 1:13.06 | 3-3-5 | 7 |
| 5.6L | $10.60 |
| 7/8 | 20/08/2026 | 8 | CLM 3U | $27,675.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Angel I Diaz | 54.5kg | 1:13.18 | 2-8-7 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $4.10 |
| 6/6 | 12/08/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $51,070.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | C Keiser | 54kg | 1:06.68 | 3-4-6 | 4 |
| 5.4L | $31.40 |
| 5/7 | 29/07/2026 | 237 | ALLOW 3U | $51,959.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | R Feliciano | 54kg | 1:12.36 | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 14.5L | $18.10 |
| 4/10 | 04/12/2025 | 40 | ALLOW 3U | $51,608.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | 1:14.19 | 8-3-4 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $14.10 |

Jockey: Alexander Chavez
Weight: 56kgs
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At the latest run 4th in a small field at Presque Isle Downs on October 14 over 1207m, 6 len behind Ipledthefifth carrying 56kg at $17.40. The race before that 5th of 7 at Presque Isle Downs on September 29 over 1710m, 5.5 len behind Grab The Spark carrying 52.5kg at $18.10. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 22 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 | 14/10/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $20,115.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jason Simpson | 56kg | 1:10.52 | 2-5-4 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $17.40 |
| 5/7 | 29/09/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $19,444.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1710m | Fast | Taylor Kingsley | 52.5kg | 1:44.36 | 6-4-5 | 5 |
| 5.7L | $18.10 |
| 6/9 | 14/09/2026 | 19 | CLM 3U | $19,444.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1673m | Fast | Alexander Chavez | 56kg | 1:42.54 | 2-2-6 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $23.00 |
| 6/9 | 26/08/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $19,971.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jason Simpson | 56kg | 1:44.24 | 6-5-6 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $25.10 |
| 7/8 | 11/08/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $19,971.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1673m | Fast | Edwin Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:40.93 | 3-2-7 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $9.70 |
| 7/7 | 29/07/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $20,319.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1673m | Fast | Edwin Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:42.56 | 4-4-7 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Luis Alberto Batista
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Last start 3rd in a small field at Thistledown on October 1 over 1609m, 11 len behind Wise Words with 54.5kg at $20.30. The run before that settled back and ran on when 5th of 7 at Mountaineer Park on September 16 over 1609m, 6 len behind Shukran with 56kg at $19.40. Going well. Leading chance.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 01/10/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $19,397.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | L A Batista | 54.5kg | 1:39.92 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $20.30 |
| 5/7 | 16/09/2026 | 8 | CLM 3U | $12,500.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1609m | Fast | L A Batista | 56kg | 1:45.07 | 7-4-5 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $19.40 |
| 8/8 | 08/09/2026 | 19 | CLM 3U | $16,667.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1609m | Good | L A Batista | 56kg | 1:38.71 | 8-6-8 | 7 |
| 11.0L | $57.20 |
| 7/8 | 20/08/2026 | 30 | CLM 3U | $19,258.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Becerra Fernando Salazar | 55kg | 1:40.92 | 7-7-7 | 6 |
| 11.6L | $20.10 |
| 5/6 | 21/07/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $17,126.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | M | Becerra Fernando Salazar | 56kg | 1:13.18 | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 14.0L | $13.90 |
| 1/6 | 07/07/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM 3U | $16,401.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Becerra Fernando Salazar | 56kg | 1:42.00 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Jason Simpson
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on October 19 over 1207m, 1.75 len behind Nantucket with 52.5kg at $3.90. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Thistledown on October 1 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Wise Words carrying 52.5kg at $2.10. One of the better chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 19/10/2026 | 18 | CLM 3U | $20,977.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Humberto Haldar | 52.5kg | 1:13.58 | 2-4-4 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $3.90 |
| 2/6 | 01/10/2026 | 10 | CLM 3U | $19,397.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Jason Simpson | 52.5kg | 1:39.92 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/8 | 21/09/2026 | 32 | CLM 3U | $16,389.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Rocco Bowen | 53.5kg | 1:05.88 | 8-5-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $5.20 |
| 3/8 | 20/08/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $19,258.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | Jason Simpson | 52.5kg | 1:40.92 | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $9.30 |
| 6/9 | 05/08/2026 | 8 | CLM 3U | $19,258.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Jerome J Innis | 52kg | 1:12.18 | 8-4-6 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $42.90 |
| 5/9 | 28/07/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $40,639.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | T Houghton | 52kg | 1:10.68 | 8-6-5 | 7 |
| 18.3L | $72.00 |

Jockey: Fernando Salazar Becerra
Weight: 56kgs
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Last start 8th of 10 at this track on October 19 over 1207m, 14 len behind Nantucket with 56kg at $6.30. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Mountaineer Park on September 28 over 1609m, nose behind Monterrey with 56kg at $4.10. Winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 19/10/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $20,977.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 56kg | 1:13.58 | 5-7-8 | 9 |
| 14.1L | $6.30 |
| 2/7 | 28/09/2026 | 12 | CLM 3U | $12,500.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1609m | Fast | B Tapara | 56kg | 1:44.03 | 2-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $4.10 |
| 2/7 | 16/09/2026 | 8 | CLM 3U | $12,500.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1609m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 56kg | 1:45.07 | 5-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $3.20 |
| 6/8 | 08/09/2026 | 17 | CLM 3U | $16,667.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1609m | Good | Elijah Greenidge | 56kg | 1:38.71 | 7-4-6 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $14.70 |
| 2/4 | 22/08/2026 | 10 | CLM 3U | $11,412.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | Fast | David J Haldar | 56kg | 1:39.36 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.30 |
| 7/8 | 12/08/2026 | 10 | ALLOW 3U | $39,943.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Humberto Haldar | 51.5kg | 1:11.32 | 3-4-7 | 4 |
| 7.7L | $13.20 |

Jockey: David J. Haldar
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start ran last in a small field at Belterra Park on October 6 over 1207m, 9 len behind American Bear with 52.5kg at $9.60. The race before that ran last in a small field at Belterra Park on August 19 over 1207m, 1.0 len behind Wilderzar carrying 52.5kg at $1.30. On his best form he can take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 06/10/2026 | 48 | CLM 3U | $10,776.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | Fast | Orlando Mojica (Jnr) | 52.5kg | 1:12.24 | 1-5-6 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $9.60 |
| 2/2 | 19/08/2026 | 46 | CLM 3U | $11,412.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | Fast | Orlando Mojica (Jnr) | 52.5kg | 1:11.95 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $1.30 |
| 4/4 | 04/07/2026 | 38 | CLM 3U | $11,611.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | Fast | Orlando Mojica (Jnr) | 52.5kg | 1:11.14 | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $20.80 |
| 4/5 | 27/05/2026 | 26 | CLM 3U | $11,173.00 | Belterra Park | 1006m | Fast | Orlando Mojica (Jnr) | 53.5kg | 0:59.51 | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $5.40 |
| 3/6 | 01/05/2026 | 38 | CLM 3U | $11,173.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | Fast | Orlando Mojica (Jnr) | 53.5kg | 1:11.52 | 1-3-3 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $14.90 |
| 6/9 | 24/03/2026 | 231 | CLM 3U | $16,994.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | Good | Anthony Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:06.22 | 3-9-6 | 9 |
| 10.4L | $46.40 |