Mahoning Valley Free Picks – 03/17/2026
Best Bet | Race 3 Docs Legend
Longshot | Race 5 Only Get’n Better
Vulnerable Favorite | Race 8 Ekati’s Way
Pace Meltdown | Race 6
Race 1 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#2 Spiritual Man | Power: 91%
#6 Got That Drip | Power: 88%
#5 Polizon | Power: 86%
#3 Enzito | Power: 84%
Projected Pace:
#2 Spiritual Man and #5 Polizon likely to contest the early lead.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers sitting just behind the leaders.
Race Shape:
Fast maiden sprint fractions.
Key Signal:
Sharp Recent Drill and hot rider for #2 Spiritual Man.
Analysis
#2 Spiritual Man lands atop the rankings with both a strong recent workout and a hot trainer/jockey combination. #6 Got That Drip brings strong recent form and should be competitive throughout.
#5 Polizon fits well at this level and owns the tactical speed to stay involved early. #3 Enzito benefits from a productive trainer/jockey partnership that has been clicking recently.
Race 2 | 1m Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#5 Solomons Gold | Power: 92%
#3 Breezy Money | Power: 88%
#6 Master of the Nite | Power: 86%
#1 Washington’s Union | Power: 84%
Projected Pace:
#3 Breezy Money and #1 Washington’s Union expected to show speed.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers sitting just behind the leaders.
Race Shape:
Moderate route pace.
Key Signal:
Trainer Edge and class advantage for #5 Solomons Gold.
Analysis
#5 Solomons Gold sits atop the rankings with a strong class edge against this group. #3 Breezy Money has the speed figures to remain competitive throughout.
#6 Master of the Nite brings a Track-Proven profile over the Mahoning surface. #1 Washington’s Union owns a Distance Proven record that keeps him dangerous.
Race 3 | 1m Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#6 Docs Legend | Power: 95%
#4 Dynamic Gift | Power: 88%
#1 Donald’s Nation | Power: 86%
#3 Hidden Heart | Power: 84%
Projected Pace:
#4 Dynamic Gift and #3 Hidden Heart expected to contest the early lead.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers sitting just behind the duel.
Race Shape:
Competitive route tempo.
Key Signal:
Trainer Edge and Sharp Recent Drill for #6 Docs Legend.
Analysis
#6 Docs Legend stands out as the strongest play on the card with both class and speed advantages. The runner also carries a strong trainer signal and enters in sharp current form.
#4 Dynamic Gift fits the class level well and should be competitive early. #1 Donald’s Nation has the consistency to remain involved, while #3 Hidden Heart benefits from a hot rider/trainer combination.
Race 4 | 5½f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#3 Hoof and Boots | Power: 93%
#4 Betty Who | Power: 88%
#5 Cassy Cassy | Power: 86%
#2 Hayami | Power: 84%
Projected Pace:
#3 Hoof and Boots and #4 Betty Who likely forward early.
Pace Advantage:
Front runners.
Race Shape:
Quick sprint fractions.
Key Signal:
Hot rider aboard #3 Hoof and Boots.
Analysis
#3 Hoof and Boots holds a clear edge in this maiden event and projects to control the pace from the start. #4 Betty Who brings consistent speed figures that fit well in this group.
#5 Cassy Cassy has the tactical speed to stay involved. #2 Hayami benefits from a productive trainer/jockey combination.
Race 5 | 1m Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#2 Toast to Coast | Power: 91%
#7 Only Get’n Better | Power: 88%
#8 Smash | Power: 86%
#6 All My Life | Power: 84%
Projected Pace:
#6 All My Life and #8 Smash expected to show early speed.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers tracking just behind the leaders.
Race Shape:
Balanced route tempo.
Key Signal:
Hot trainer move for #2 Toast to Coast.
Analysis
#2 Toast to Coast lands atop the rankings with strong trainer momentum entering this event. #7 Only Get’n Better brings a productive trainer/jockey combination that could lead to improvement.
#8 Smash fits the class level and should remain competitive early. #6 All My Life adds both distance and track credentials.
Race 6 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#3 Lordbetwentothorns | Power: 91%
#7 Counting On Clyde | Power: 88%
#1 Dynamic Victory | Power: 86%
#6 Quality Kiss | Power: 84%
Projected Pace:
#3 Lordbetwentothorns and #7 Counting On Clyde likely to duel early.
Pace Advantage:
Closers if pace becomes pressured.
Race Shape:
Potential pace meltdown.
Key Signal:
Top overall sheet ranking for #3 Lordbetwentothorns.
Analysis
#3 Lordbetwentothorns receives top billing with the strongest overall profile in this field. #7 Counting On Clyde brings competitive speed figures that keep him dangerous.
#1 Dynamic Victory could improve with the right trip. #6 Quality Kiss fits the class level and remains a contender.
Race 7 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#2 Vesper Martini | Power: 92%
#1 Secret Caller | Power: 88%
#4 Sunny Lion | Power: 86%
#5 Mamma in the Cloud | Power: 84%
Projected Pace:
#5 Mamma in the Cloud and #4 Sunny Lion likely to show speed.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers sitting just behind the leaders.
Race Shape:
Balanced sprint pace.
Key Signal:
Trainer Edge angle for #2 Vesper Martini.
Analysis
#2 Vesper Martini lands atop the rankings with a strong trainer angle that has historically produced results. #1 Secret Caller brings a consistent profile that fits well at this level.
#4 Sunny Lion has the tactical speed to remain involved early. #5 Mamma in the Cloud could improve with the right trip.
Race 8 | 1m Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#3 Eddie M | Power: 92%
#4 Ekati’s Way | Power: 88%
#1 Extradition | Power: 86%
#2 Chiron | Power: 84%
Projected Pace:
#3 Eddie M and #2 Chiron likely to contest the lead.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers tracking just behind the leaders.
Race Shape:
Moderate route pace.
Key Signal:
Distance Proven and Track-Proven profile for #3 Eddie M.
Analysis
#3 Eddie M sits atop the rankings with both strong distance credentials and a consistent class profile. #4 Ekati’s Way brings strong recent form and remains a major contender.
#1 Extradition fits the class conditions well. #2 Chiron brings a strong recent workout that suggests readiness.