Mahoning Valley Free Picks – 03/18/2026
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Best Bet | Race 6 Bosabrother
Longshot | Race 5 H F S Memories
Vulnerable Favorite | Race 1 Joe Phillips
Pace Meltdown | Race 5
Race 1 | 5½f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#3 David’s Gem | Power: 92%
#4 Star Shopping | Power: 90%
#2 Making Me Crazy | Power: 87%
#5 Joe Phillips | Power: 85%
Projected Pace:
#4 Star Shopping and #1 Orb of the Boro likely forward.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers just off the lead.
Race Shape:
Fast sprint setup.
Key Signal:
Top overall selection for #3 David’s Gem.
Analysis
#3 David’s Gem gets the top nod off the insider rankings and should get a favorable stalking trip. #4 Star Shopping projects as the main pace presence and is dangerous if left alone early.
#2 Making Me Crazy fits well from a consistency standpoint while #5 Joe Phillips may be overbet relative to true winning chances.
Race 2 | 1 Mile Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#1 Quarantino | Power: 95%
#3 Chasing Colton | Power: 90%
#2 Cool Lester Smooth | Power: 88%
#5 Greewhiz | Power: 86%
Projected Pace:
#5 Greewhiz likely to show early intent.
Pace Advantage:
Stalkers.
Race Shape:
Controlled route.
Key Signal:
Sharp Recent Drill + In-Form Rider/Barn Team for #1 Quarantino.
Analysis
#1 Quarantino is the most likely winner with strong connections and a peak recent effort. #3 Chasing Colton is the main challenger with class consistency.
#2 Cool Lester Smooth exits a Key Race while #5 Greewhiz brings multiple positive rider/trainer signals.
Race 3 | 1 Mile Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#4 Pearl Magic | Power: 92%
#3 Marmara | Power: 90%
#1 Star Ella | Power: 88%
#5 Fair Trade | Power: 85%
Projected Pace:
#3 Marmara and #4 Pearl Magic forward.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers.
Race Shape:
Balanced route.
Key Signal:
Sharp Recent Drill + Key Race exit for #3 Marmara.
Analysis
#4 Pearl Magic gets the top ranking and should be right in the mix throughout. #3 Marmara is a major threat with strong recent signals and a productive race exit.
#1 Star Ella brings a hot combo while #5 Fair Trade rounds out the contenders.
Race 4 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#8 Spectacular Tango | Power: 94%
#3 Pyramid Scheme | Power: 89%
#2 Exponentially | Power: 87%
#5 Dollar Dance | Power: 85%
Projected Pace:
#4 Ravishing Ruby and #8 Spectacular Tango forward.
Pace Advantage:
Speed.
Race Shape:
Fast sprint.
Key Signal:
In-Form Rider for #8 Spectacular Tango.
Analysis
#8 Spectacular Tango is the top play with strong pace positioning and a positive rider signal. #3 Pyramid Scheme offers value with consistent efforts.
#2 Exponentially and #5 Dollar Dance are logical underneath players in exotics.
Race 5 | 1 Mile Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#1 H F S Memories | Power: 92%
#8 Bumper Sticker | Power: 90%
#6 Party Boy | Power: 88%
#2 Kettle Coalmine | Power: 86%
Projected Pace:
#9 Silver B B and #7 Red Ohio Bred involved early.
Pace Advantage:
Closers.
Race Shape:
Pace meltdown likely.
Key Signal:
Sharp Recent Drill (Clocker Special) for #1 H F S Memories.
Analysis
#1 H F S Memories is the key longshot with a strong workout pattern and improving profile. #8 Bumper Sticker fits well from a class and pace standpoint.
#6 Party Boy and #2 Kettle Coalmine remain logical contenders in a race that could collapse late.
Race 6 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#4 Bosabrother | Power: 96%
#5 Just a Rockstar | Power: 90%
#6 Drill Em | Power: 88%
#2 El Mexicano | Power: 85%
Projected Pace:
#4 Bosabrother controls early.
Pace Advantage:
Speed.
Race Shape:
Wire-to-wire potential.
Key Signal:
Top sheet dominance for #4 Bosabrother.
Analysis
#4 Bosabrother is the most dominant horse on the card and a clear Best Bet with advantages across speed, class, and pace. #5 Just a Rockstar is the main threat.
#6 Drill Em and #2 El Mexicano provide additional depth but will need improvement to win.
Race 7 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#5 Sheltowees Rocket | Power: 92%
#1 Plum Tuff | Power: 90%
#3 Ripman | Power: 88%
#4 Lucky’s Prize | Power: 85%
Projected Pace:
#1 Plum Tuff and #5 Sheltowees Rocket forward.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers.
Race Shape:
Honest sprint.
Key Signal:
Top ranking for #5 Sheltowees Rocket.
Analysis
#5 Sheltowees Rocket gets the nod as the top overall selection. #1 Plum Tuff is a major pace factor and dangerous.
#3 Ripman and #4 Lucky’s Prize complete a competitive group.
Race 8 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#3 Dragon Hunter | Power: 92%
#2 Shallowbrook | Power: 90%
#8 Legal Jargon | Power: 88%
#7 Rivers of Wealth | Power: 85%
Projected Pace:
#3 Dragon Hunter expected forward.
Pace Advantage:
Speed/pressers.
Race Shape:
Fast sprint.
Key Signal:
Hot rider for #3 Dragon Hunter.
Analysis
#3 Dragon Hunter is the top choice with a strong rider signal and pace advantage. #2 Shallowbrook is a logical challenger.
#8 Legal Jargon and #7 Rivers of Wealth round out the contenders.
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