Mahoning Valley Free Picks – 03/19/2026
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Best Bet | Race 8 Run Bobby Run
Longshot | Race 1 Zippin Gigi
Vulnerable Favorite | Race 5 Cast Your Spell
Pace Meltdown | Race 4
Race 1 | 5½f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#1 Zippin Gigi | Power: 92%
#4 Florida Gator | Power: 90%
#5 More Love | Power: 88%
#2 Exchange Day | Power: 85%
Projected Pace:
#1 Zippin Gigi and #5 More Love forward early.
Pace Advantage:
Speed/pressers.
Race Shape:
Fast sprint.
Key Signal:
Hot Trainer/Jockey combo for #1 Zippin Gigi.
Analysis
#1 Zippin Gigi gets the top nod with strong connections and early speed. #4 Florida Gator is a major pace player and could take them a long way.
#5 More Love and #2 Exchange Day round out a competitive opening race.
Race 2 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#4 Neoprene | Power: 92%
#6 Scary Proposition | Power: 90%
#5 Fromthewonderland | Power: 88%
#2 Jaganna | Power: 85%
Projected Pace:
#1 Ruby River and #4 Neoprene forward.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers.
Race Shape:
Honest sprint.
Key Signal:
Hot connections for #5 Fromthewonderland.
Analysis
#4 Neoprene is the top selection with a solid overall profile. #6 Scary Proposition is a major threat with strong speed figures.
#5 Fromthewonderland and #2 Jaganna provide value and depth.
Race 3 | 1 Mile Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#7 Tiz Mia | Power: 92%
#4 Morgan’s Bluff | Power: 90%
#2 Save the Date | Power: 88%
#6 Joropo | Power: 85%
Projected Pace:
#2 Save the Date and #3 Stella E Veloce forward.
Pace Advantage:
Stalkers.
Race Shape:
Balanced route.
Key Signal:
Hot rider for #2 Save the Date.
Analysis
#7 Tiz Mia is the top selection with the best overall profile. #4 Morgan’s Bluff fits strongly from a class perspective.
#2 Save the Date and #6 Joropo are logical contenders.
Race 4 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#3 Cousin Minnie | Power: 92%
#5 Extra Crafty | Power: 90%
#6 Credit Check | Power: 88%
#4 E Kracker | Power: 85%
Projected Pace:
#4 E Kracker and #6 Credit Check forward.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers/closers.
Race Shape:
Fast pace with collapse potential.
Key Signal:
Sharp Recent Drill + class edge for #5 Extra Crafty.
Analysis
#3 Cousin Minnie gets the top nod but the pace scenario could make things tricky. #5 Extra Crafty is a major player with strong signals.
#6 Credit Check and #4 E Kracker add depth in a race that could favor late runners.
Race 5 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#8 Kontiki De La Cruz | Power: 92%
#7 Perfect Angel | Power: 90%
#6 Echo Valley | Power: 88%
#4 Cast Your Spell | Power: 86%
Projected Pace:
#4 Cast Your Spell likely forward.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers.
Race Shape:
Honest pace.
Key Signal:
Multiple angles for #4 Cast Your Spell.
Analysis
#8 Kontiki De La Cruz gets the nod as top selection. #7 Perfect Angel and #6 Echo Valley are both strong contenders.
#4 Cast Your Spell is talented but could be overbet relative to true chances.
Race 6 | 1 Mile Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#6 Colonel Vargo | Power: 92%
#5 Dark Baron | Power: 90%
#1 Atkins | Power: 88%
#3 Patriarchal | Power: 85%
Projected Pace:
#6 Colonel Vargo and #4 Sunset Town forward.
Pace Advantage:
Speed/pressers.
Race Shape:
Controlled route.
Key Signal:
Track-Proven for #6 Colonel Vargo.
Analysis
#6 Colonel Vargo is the top selection with strong track credentials. #5 Dark Baron is a major contender.
#1 Atkins and #3 Patriarchal provide additional depth.
Race 7 | 1 Mile Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#4 Beat the Buzzer | Power: 92%
#1 Scared Cause | Power: 90%
#5 O G Mr. Brightside | Power: 88%
#6 Jolly Mon | Power: 86%
Projected Pace:
#1 Scared Cause and #4 Beat the Buzzer forward.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers.
Race Shape:
Balanced route.
Key Signal:
Top selection for #4 Beat the Buzzer.
Analysis
#4 Beat the Buzzer is the top choice with a strong overall profile. #1 Scared Cause is a major threat.
#5 O G Mr. Brightside and #6 Jolly Mon round out the contenders.
Race 8 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#6 Run Bobby Run | Power: 96%
#5 Leftitforyou | Power: 90%
#1 Mr. Riffle | Power: 88%
#7 Pure Grinding | Power: 86%
Projected Pace:
#1 Mr. Riffle and #5 Leftitforyou forward.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers.
Race Shape:
Fast sprint.
Key Signal:
3-Star Best Bet + hot rider for #6 Run Bobby Run.
Analysis
#6 Run Bobby Run is the strongest play on the card with top-tier signals across the board. #5 Leftitforyou is the main challenger.
#1 Mr. Riffle and #7 Pure Grinding complete the contenders.
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