Mahoning Valley Free Picks – 03/16/2026
Best Bet | Race 3 She’s Crafty
Longshot | Race 4 Poppy’s Pride
Vulnerable Favorite | Race 5 See Spot Run
Pace Meltdown | Race 7
Race 1 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#5 Game Boy Benny | Power: 91%
#6 Jedi’s Way | Power: 88%
#3 Collectorate | Power: 86%
#4 Dunphy | Power: 84%
Projected Pace:
#1 Don’t Cross Jack and #4 Dunphy likely to show early speed.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers sitting just behind the leaders.
Race Shape:
Quick early sprint pace.
Key Signal:
Track-Proven runner in #6 Jedi’s Way.
Analysis
#5 Game Boy Benny lands atop the rankings based on overall performance metrics and recent consistency. #6 Jedi’s Way owns a strong Track-Proven profile and benefits from a productive trainer/jockey partnership.
#3 Collectorate has shown strong form over the Mahoning surface. #4 Dunphy adds a hot rider signal that could keep him competitive early.
Race 2 | 5½f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#1 Thirsty Accountant | Power: 91%
#3 O Shaughesey | Power: 88%
#4 Tall Girl | Power: 86%
#2 Miss Foxann | Power: 84%
Projected Pace:
#1 Thirsty Accountant and #5 Remember Me expected to contest the early lead.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers tracking just behind the leaders.
Race Shape:
Fast claiming sprint.
Key Signal:
Track-Proven angle for #3 O Shaughesey.
Analysis
#1 Thirsty Accountant holds the top position and should be forward from the start in this short sprint. #3 O Shaughesey brings a strong Track-Proven profile that keeps him competitive.
#4 Tall Girl benefits from a hot trainer and rider combination. #2 Miss Foxann exits a race that could produce improvement next out.
Race 3 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#4 She’s Crafty | Power: 94%
#3 Banana Pudding | Power: 88%
#1 The Devil’s Dream | Power: 86%
#5 Shez Shacked Up | Power: 84%
Projected Pace:
#5 Shez Shacked Up and #2 Go Girl expected to show speed.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers sitting just behind the duel.
Race Shape:
Fast early fractions possible.
Key Signal:
Sharp Recent Drill designation for #4 She’s Crafty.
Analysis
#4 She’s Crafty stands out as the strongest play on the card with both a speed and class advantage against this field. #3 Banana Pudding brings both Distance Proven and Track-Proven credentials.
#1 The Devil’s Dream fits the class level and should remain competitive. #5 Shez Shacked Up has the early speed to stay involved throughout.
Race 4 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#3 Poppy’s Pride | Power: 91%
#4 Coastertothemoon | Power: 88%
#1 Brewing | Power: 86%
#6 Bella Future | Power: 84%
Projected Pace:
#3 Poppy’s Pride and #1 Brewing expected forward early.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers just behind the leaders.
Race Shape:
Competitive sprint fractions.
Key Signal:
Track-Proven runner in #3 Poppy’s Pride.
Analysis
#3 Poppy’s Pride lands atop the rankings and brings a strong Track-Proven profile at Mahoning. #4 Coastertothemoon owns excellent distance statistics that make him a serious contender.
#1 Brewing benefits from a strong trainer/jockey combination. #6 Bella Future adds a Distance Proven angle that keeps him competitive.
Race 5 | 1m Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#4 Andy Cant | Power: 91%
#5 See Spot Run | Power: 88%
#3 Firewater Jake | Power: 86%
#2 Sailor’s Chance | Power: 84%
Projected Pace:
#3 Firewater Jake and #1 Vladislav likely to contest the lead.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers sitting just behind the leaders.
Race Shape:
Moderate route tempo.
Key Signal:
Distance Proven runner in #4 Andy Cant.
Analysis
#4 Andy Cant receives top billing with a strong Distance Proven profile and a rider currently in good form. #5 See Spot Run brings a Track-Proven record that keeps him firmly in the mix.
#3 Firewater Jake could improve with the right trip. #2 Sailor’s Chance fits the class level and remains competitive.
Race 6 | 5½f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#2 Sun of War | Power: 92%
#4 Workstation | Power: 88%
#1 Rico Suave | Power: 86%
#3 Rogues a Plotting | Power: 84%
Projected Pace:
#2 Sun of War and #1 Rico Suave expected to show early speed.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers tracking the pace.
Race Shape:
Quick sprint pace.
Key Signal:
Hot trainer/jockey combo for #2 Sun of War.
Analysis
#2 Sun of War lands atop the rankings and benefits from a productive trainer/jockey combination. #4 Workstation brings a strong trainer angle and exits a productive race.
#1 Rico Suave owns an excellent record at Mahoning. #3 Rogues a Plotting could improve with the right setup.
Race 7 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#4 Fielding | Power: 91%
#2 Carnival Rock | Power: 88%
#5 Megastar | Power: 86%
#6 Sock It to Me | Power: 84%
Projected Pace:
#3 Pupil and #4 Fielding likely to contest the lead.
Pace Advantage:
Closers if pace becomes pressured.
Race Shape:
Possible pace meltdown scenario.
Key Signal:
Hot trainer/jockey combo for #4 Fielding.
Analysis
#4 Fielding holds the strongest profile and should be prominent early in this allowance event. #2 Carnival Rock benefits from both a hot trainer and rider.
#5 Megastar brings a sharp recent workout pattern. #6 Sock It to Me exits a race that could produce improvement.
Race 8 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#8 Moon Event | Power: 92%
#5 Kerkyra | Power: 88%
#4 Striking Lady | Power: 86%
#2 Cat’s Cradle | Power: 84%
Projected Pace:
#8 Moon Event and #4 Striking Lady likely forward early.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers sitting just behind the speed.
Race Shape:
Balanced sprint tempo.
Key Signal:
First-time Lasix move for #8 Moon Event.
Analysis
#8 Moon Event sits atop the rankings and projects to be forward throughout this sprint. #5 Kerkyra fits the class level well and should remain competitive.
#4 Striking Lady has the speed profile needed to stay involved early. #2 Cat’s Cradle could challenge if the pace becomes contested.