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Race 1 – Claiming – 1 Mile 70 Yards – Dirt

Win: 5. Kadesh (100% Confidence)
Place: 3. Star Shopping (50% Confidence)
Show: 6. Broadway Sky (66% Confidence)
Alternative: 2. Credit River (33% Confidence)

Notes: Pick Pony analysts note that Kadesh has multiple wins at Mahoning Valley and is a key chance in this field. Star Shopping has placed twice at this track previously and should be included in exotics. Broadway Sky is a track specialist with four wins here, making them a dangerous contender. Credit River faces a rise in distance but could factor into wider exotics.

Race 2 – Claiming – 6 Furlongs – Dirt

Win: 5. Divine Cross (83% Confidence)
Place: 6. Right Trappe (66% Confidence)
Show: 2. Tizzy Jojo (50% Confidence)
Alternative: 3. Bo Runkle (50% Confidence)

Notes: Analysts highlight Divine Cross as a strong contender, having won at Mountaineer recently. Right Trappe delivered a strong finishing effort to win last start at Mahoning Valley and is the one to beat for many. Tizzy Jojo placed last start at this track and is worth considering for exotics. Bo Runkle also won last start with a strong finish.

Race 3 – Claiming – 6 Furlongs – Dirt

Win: 2. Unpredictable Bay (83% Confidence)
Place: 1. Otis Otis Otis (83% Confidence)
Show: 6. Collectorate (50% Confidence)
Alternative: 7. My Two Aunt Joans (16% Confidence)

Notes: Unpredictable Bay is the standout for several analysts, having won at Oaklawn earlier in the year. Otis Otis Otis has placed in two of four runs this prep and is a solid exotic option. Collectorate has been amongst the placegetters recently at Mahoning Valley.

Race 4 – Claiming – 1 Mile – Dirt

Win: 1. Watchoutforweaver (66% Confidence)
Place: 10. Raven Moon (50% Confidence)
Show: 6. Derby Included (33% Confidence)
Alternative: 9. Red Head Kid (50% Confidence)

Notes: Watchoutforweaver draws a favorable post and is expected to be in with a chance. Raven Moon was in the money last start at Mahoning Valley and is considered tough to beat. Red Head Kid faces a rise in distance but has each-way claims. Derby Included is also favored by some analysts as a top contender.

Race 5 – Claiming – 1 Mile 70 Yards – Dirt

Win: 2. Gamboling Ghost (100% Confidence)
Place: 3. Dream Knight (50% Confidence)
Show: 6. Supply Chain (50% Confidence)
Alternative: 9. Runaway Harry (16% Confidence)

Notes: Gamboling Ghost is a unanimous favorite among analysts, looking threatening at this distance. Dream Knight won their last start at Mahoning Valley and is well placed. Supply Chain has multiple wins at this track, adding to the competitive nature of the race.

Race 6 – Claiming – 6 Furlongs – Dirt

Win: 4. Stay Thirsty Amigo (50% Confidence)
Place: 1. Ernie’s Martini (66% Confidence)
Show: 2. I’ll Figure It Out (50% Confidence)
Alternative: 5. Time The Avenger (50% Confidence)

Notes: Stay Thirsty Amigo is in strong form with multiple wins this campaign. Ernie’s Martini also boasts strong recent form and is capable of hitting the board. I’ll Figure It Out is another name to watch in a race where the top picks are tight. Time The Avenger has won twice at Mahoning Valley before.

Race 7 – Claiming – 6 Furlongs – Dirt

Win: 6. Tiz Independence (66% Confidence)
Place: 1. Red Wren (50% Confidence)
Show: 4. Timeisgolden (50% Confidence)
Alternative: 2. Special Beach (33% Confidence)

Notes: Tiz Independence returns to a shorter trip and is a key chance. Red Wren draws to do no work and is expected to be a major player. Special Beach ran fourth last start and could threaten. Timeisgolden is another contender favored by some analysts for the win.

Race 8 – Claiming – 6 Furlongs – Dirt

Win: 2. Angel I’m Not (100% Confidence)
Place: 7. Olympic Wings (50% Confidence)
Show: 10. Mandolin Breeze (33% Confidence)
Alternative: 4. Kissing Medals (16% Confidence)

Notes: Angel I’m Not is a clear favorite, being a track specialist with two wins at Mahoning Valley. Olympic Wings won their first outing this prep and remains a strong contender. Mandolin Breeze placed recently at this track and is considered a danger.

Race 9 – Allowance – 6 Furlongs – Dirt

Win: 6. Estoico (100% Confidence)
Place: 1. Rico Suave (66% Confidence)
Show: 4. Sheltowees Bling (50% Confidence)
Alternative: 2. Ringthatbell (33% Confidence)

Notes: Estoico has had a flying start to their career and is widely considered the one to beat. Rico Suave broke their maiden last start at Mahoning Valley and has won here before. Sheltowees Bling also comes off a maiden win at this track.

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Recommended Exotic Bets and Value Plays

Race 1: Consider a Quinella or Exacta Box with Kadesh and Star Shopping, as both have strong track history. For a value play, look to Broadway Sky, a track specialist who could upset the top two.

Race 2: Divine Cross and Right Trappe stand out as the class of the field. A Trifecta Box including Tizzy Jojo covers the most likely outcomes. Bo Runkle offers value as an outside hope who won last time out.

Race 3: Unpredictable Bay is a strong key for Exactas. Collectorate is a solid value addition for the bottom of exotics given recent placings.

Race 4: This race is competitive. Watchoutforweaver and Raven Moon are the safest plays, but Red Head Kid offers excellent value as an each-way claim stepping up in distance.

Race 5: Gamboling Ghost appears to be a standout banker. Key them in Trifectas over Dream Knight and Supply Chain. Runaway Harry is a potential value play to crash the exotics.

Race 6: A wide-open race suitable for a Trifecta Box of Stay Thirsty Amigo, Ernie’s Martini, and I’ll Figure It Out.

Race 7: Tiz Independence dropping in distance is a strong angle. Timeisgolden is a value pick that some analysts believe has winning potential.

Race 8: Angel I’m Not is a confident single for multi-race wagers (Daily Double/Pick 3). Use Olympic Wings and Mandolin Breeze underneath in Exactas.

Race 9: Estoico is a strong favorite to close the card. A straight Exacta of Estoico over Rico Suave is a logical play.