Mahoning Valley Free Picks 03/06/2026
Best Bet | Race 2 #5 The Chalk
Longshot | Race 3 #7 Zippin Gigi
Vulnerable Favorite | Race 1 #4 Dianna’s Lady
Pace Meltdown | Race 5
Race 1 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#3 Stick Around | DRE Win: 27.6%
#6 Smartasset | DRE Win: 21.3%
#4 Dianna’s Lady | DRE Win: 19.5%
#2 Rivers Run Red | DRE Win: 14.7%
#3 Stick Around enters with the strongest overall ranking and a favorable trainer angle that signals peak readiness. The runner’s tactical speed should allow a comfortable tracking position behind the expected pace.
#6 Smartasset has enough early pace to stay involved throughout, while #4 Dianna’s Lady must prove she can withstand pressure if multiple runners contest the lead.
Race 2 | 1 Mile Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#5 The Chalk | DRE Win: 38.9%
#1 Hurricanes Ablowin | DRE Win: 20.4%
#6 Globetrotting | DRE Win: 17.6%
#2 Mitochondria | DRE Win: 11.3%
#5 The Chalk stands clearly above this field on class, speed, and overall ranking while also benefiting from a hot trainer-jockey combination. The runner projects a stalking trip before asserting control turning for home.
If the favorite encounters resistance late, #1 Hurricanes Ablowin is the most logical alternative, while #6 Globetrotting could improve with the right pace scenario.
Race 3 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#7 Zippin Gigi | DRE Win: 24.7%
#1 Boudin | DRE Win: 21.9%
#2 Ramsey | DRE Win: 20.8%
#6 Time the Avenger | DRE Win: 15.2%
#7 Zippin Gigi offers attractive longshot value while holding the top overall ranking in the race. The projected pace scenario favors a runner capable of sitting just off the early leaders before launching a late move.
#1 Boudin and #2 Ramsey bring competitive speed figures and should both remain prominent throughout the stretch run.
Race 4 | 1 Mile Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#4 Swing State | DRE Win: 26.1%
#2 Oaks Honey | DRE Win: 20.5%
#5 Wetzel | DRE Win: 19.8%
#7 C V Dynamic | DRE Win: 14.4%
#4 Swing State owns the top overall ranking and should enjoy a favorable tactical setup in a field without dominant early speed.
#5 Wetzel represents the most serious challenger based on class metrics, while #2 Oaks Honey has enough consistency to secure a share if the race unfolds evenly.
Race 5 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#5 Agua Fresca | DRE Win: 29.4%
#3 Grand Golden Road | DRE Win: 21.7%
#2 Save the Date | DRE Win: 18.6%
#1 Royalewithcheese | DRE Win: 14.9%
#5 Agua Fresca draws the top position thanks to a strong trainer angle and improving form cycle. The runner should secure a stalking trip behind what projects to be a contested early pace.
If the leaders weaken late, #3 Grand Golden Road could benefit most, while #2 Save the Date remains competitive with consistent form.
Race 6 | 1 Mile Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#1 Gapper | DRE Win: 31.6%
#4 Blazing Tony | DRE Win: 22.3%
#3 Romantic Cowboy | DRE Win: 18.5%
#8 Cleveland Power | DRE Win: 12.6%
#1 Gapper brings the strongest combination of speed and class and was flagged as Sharp and Ready, indicating a horse capable of delivering peak performance today.
#4 Blazing Tony benefits from a profitable trainer angle, while #3 Romantic Cowboy could become dangerous if able to secure an ideal stalking trip.
Race 7 | 1 Mile Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#4 Temporarilyforever | DRE Win: 30.2%
#6 Electric Melody | DRE Win: 22.4%
#3 Flashy N | DRE Win: 17.8%
#1 Worldly Beauty | DRE Win: 15.1%
#4 Temporarilyforever ranks highest overall and should receive a favorable setup based on pace projections. The runner appears capable of controlling the race from a stalking position.
#6 Electric Melody holds strong distance credentials and could threaten if the pace becomes pressured approaching the far turn.
Race 8 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#3 Dos Amores | DRE Win: 33.8%
#7 Motown Story | DRE Win: 23.5%
#5 Little Value Added | DRE Win: 20.2%
#2 Unchained Spirit | DRE Win: 11.4%
#3 Dos Amores enters with a Sharp and Ready designation and holds the best overall ranking in the field. The runner projects a strong closing move if the leaders soften each other through the early fractions.
#7 Motown Story brings a fast recent workout and could improve sharply with a clean trip, while #5 Little Value Added exits a productive race that has already produced a next-out winner.