Mahoning Valley Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Special Weight
ISA FORTRESS (9) last appeared two weeks ago over 1207m at this track when she finished third. This is her first run for the Nestor Rivera stable. Sure to take beating. HOLIDAY COAL (3) finished fifth when resuming two runs back then did a good job last start but found one better over 1207m at this track, beaten only 1.75 lengths after being prominent at the turn. Has her share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. SHESTHEPERFECTSONG (4) finished 10 lengths away in sixth last time out over 1006m at Mountaineer Park when fresh from a spell. Tackles a longer journey this time. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Capable of testing this field. STOPTALKINGSARAH (7) is racing well and has registered five minor placings in a row, last time out finishing second over 1106m at Belterra Park (Dirt). Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time.

Jockey: Humberto Haldar
Weight: 55kgs
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Comes here off a 31-day let-up. At the latest run didn't finish the race at Thistledown October 5 over 1207m. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Thistledown on September 14 over 1106m, 4 len behind Anicetta with 56kg at $4.60. Hard to recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 05/10/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $27,155.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 56kg | 1:16.22 | 9-9-LR | 1 |
| 99.0L | $4.60 |
| 2/10 | 14/09/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $26,250.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 56kg | 1:08.02 | 3-2-2 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $4.60 |
| 2/9 | 24/08/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $26,961.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 56kg | 1:16.00 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $4.80 |
| 2/6 | 03/08/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $26,961.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | J Skerrett | 52.5kg | 1:08.78 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $3.40 |
| 4/7 | 13/07/2026 | 11 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $27,431.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | J Skerrett | 52.5kg | 1:17.06 | 1-2-4 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $5.90 |
| 4/5 | 02/07/2026 | 261 | MDN FM 3U | $49,202.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Victor R Fernandez | 56kg | 1:08.54 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $18.60 |

Jockey: Luis Negron
Weight: 57kgs
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Most recently 5th of 11 at this track on October 21 over 1207m, 13 len behind Youngandfree carrying 57kg at $24.30. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Thistledown on October 5 over 1207m, 4 len behind Almost Drilled with 56kg at $3.60. This race looks too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 21/10/2026 | 16 | MDN FM 3U | $45,690.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Luis Tapara | 57kg | 1:14.81 | 10-4-5 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $24.30 |
| 3/9 | 05/10/2026 | 50 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $27,155.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Luis Tapara | 56kg | 1:16.22 | 5-6-3 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $3.60 |
| 4/5 | 16/08/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $19,258.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1106m | SP | Luis Tapara | 56kg | 1:06.97 | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 15.8L | $40.30 |
| 6/7 | 12/07/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $23,222.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1609m | Fast | F Garcia | 56kg | 1:44.84 | 6-6-6 | 7 |
| 25.5L | $75.90 |
| 6/9 | 15/06/2026 | 189 | MDN FM 3U | $26,499.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1609m | Good | F Garcia | 56kg | 1:43.53 | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 28.0L | $73.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/12/2025 | 13 | MDN FM 3U | $48,698.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Fast | Luciano Hernandez | 56.5kg | 1:45.13 | 3-8-8 | 7 |
| 43.0L | $22.50 |

Jockey: Angel I. Diaz
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 7 at Thistledown on October 8 over 1207m, 7 len behind Kingdom Of Fear with 54.5kg at $4.10. Second run from a spell 2nd of 11 at this track on October 21 over 1207m, 1.75 len behind Youngandfree with 56kg at $5.60. Racing well. Top prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 21/10/2026 | 13 | MDN FM 3U | $45,690.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Angel I Diaz | 56kg | 1:14.81 | 8-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $5.60 |
| 5/7 | 08/10/2026 | 171 | MDN FM 3U | $48,707.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Angel I Diaz | 54.5kg | 1:14.98 | 5-3-5 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $4.10 |
| 3/6 | 20/04/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $49,345.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Angel I Diaz | 54kg | 1:07.42 | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Jason Simpson
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up. First-up after eight months 6th of 9 at Mountaineer Park on October 19 over 1006m, 10 len behind Faithful Steps carrying 56kg at $12.20. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at this track on February 12 over 1609m, 15 len behind Tampa Teacher carrying 57kg at $5.50. Strips fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 19/10/2026 | 236 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $22,989.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1006m | Fast | Jason Simpson | 56kg | 1:01.21 | 3-6-6 | 7 |
| 10.6L | $12.20 |
| 2/7 | 25/02/2026 | 13 | MDN FM 3U | $45,364.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Bailey Weatherly | 57kg | 1:16.46 | 6-2-2 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/4 | 12/02/2026 | 11 | MDN FM 3U | $45,364.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | M | Bailey Weatherly | 57kg | 1:44.97 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 15.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 01/02/2026 | 102 | MDN FM 3U | $44,663.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | SP | Bailey Weatherly | 57kg | 1:15.89 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 22/10/2025 | 16 | MDN FM 3U | $48,402.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Good | T Houghton | 57kg | 1:13.45 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $43.10 |
| 2/8 | 06/10/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $28,899.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Luis Raul Rivera | 56kg | 1:14.03 | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $12.50 |

Jockey: Juan Pablo Silva, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Last start ran second last of 11 at this track on October 21 over 1207m, 27 len behind Youngandfree with 56kg at $33.20. The race before that 7th of 9 at Thistledown on October 5 over 1207m, 8 len behind Almost Drilled with 56kg at $151.10. Others make more appeal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 21/10/2026 | 16 | MDN FM 3U | $45,690.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Mckenna Anderson | 56kg | 1:14.81 | 1-11-10 | 11 |
| 27.5L | $33.20 |
| 7/9 | 05/10/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $27,155.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Mckenna Anderson | 56kg | 1:16.22 | 8-8-7 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $151.10 |
| 9/10 | 14/09/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $26,250.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Mckenna Anderson | 54.5kg | 1:08.02 | 5-9-9 | 8 |
| 14.6L | $42.40 |
| 7/9 | 24/08/2026 | 36 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $26,961.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | Mckenna Anderson | 54.5kg | 1:16.00 | 9-9-7 | 2 |
| 13.7L | $57.20 |
| 7/7 | 19/07/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $9,434.00 | Mountaineer Park | 905m | Fast | Andrew Ramgeet | 54.5kg | 0:55.39 | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 20.1L | $67.80 |
| 7/7 | 28/06/2026 | 191 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $11,855.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1609m | M | Andrew Ramgeet | 54.5kg | 1:44.71 | 5-7-7 | 5 |
| 46.5L | $31.70 |

Jockey: Luis Alberto Batista
Weight: 56kgs
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Raced twice to date. At debut, came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Belterra Park on September 24 over 1308m, 13 len behind Power Vision carrying 55kg at $10.70. Second-up eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Belterra Park on October 9 over 1106m, 9 len behind Double Sandy carrying 55kg at $6.40. Likely to find them too smart.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 09/10/2026 | 15 | MDN FM 3U | $29,454.00 | Belterra Park | 1106m | Fast | Andres Calleja | 55kg | 1:06.50 | 5-4-3 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $6.40 |
| 3/7 | 24/09/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $28,472.00 | Belterra Park | 1308m | Fast | Andres Calleja | 55kg | 1:19.75 | 6-7-3 | 4 |
| 13.0L | $10.70 |

Jockey: Fernando Salazar Becerra
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Racing well recently. Last start 3rd of 11 at this track on October 21 over 1207m, 12 len behind Youngandfree carrying 57kg at $6.80. Before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Thistledown on October 8 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Kingdom Of Fear with 56kg at $6.30. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 21/10/2026 | 13 | MDN FM 3U | $45,690.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | David J Haldar | 57kg | 1:14.81 | 9-6-3 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $6.80 |
| 3/7 | 08/10/2026 | 21 | MDN FM 3U | $48,707.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | David J Haldar | 56kg | 1:14.98 | 2-4-3 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $6.30 |
| 2/8 | 17/09/2026 | 21 | MDN FM 3U | $47,083.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | T Houghton | 56kg | 1:14.34 | 1-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $2.40 |
| 2/6 | 27/08/2026 | 14 | MDN FM 3U | $48,359.00 | Thistledown | 1609m | Fast | T Houghton | 56kg | 1:45.50 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $4.80 |
| 4/8 | 13/08/2026 | 21 | MDN FM 3U | $48,359.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | T Houghton | 56kg | 1:06.94 | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/07/2026 | 21 | MDN FM 3U | $49,202.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | T Houghton | 56kg | 1:13.26 | 4-5-4 | 6 |
| 16.8L | $9.80 |