Mahoning Valley Free Picks – 03/24/2026
Best Bet | Race 7 Bellofthebluegrass
Longshot | Race 5 Complex Cat
Vulnerable Favorite | Race 3 Vodkatini
Pace Meltdown | Race 1
Race 1 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#4 Ultima Grace | Power: 31%
#6 Alien Princess | Power: 27%
#1 Sip’n’ Speed | Power: 23%
#3 Blinging Burr | Power: 19%
#4 Ultima Grace tops the overall rankings and brings a balanced profile of speed and class figures that fits well against this field.
#6 Alien Princess enters with a hot jockey/trainer combination and could be aggressive early. #1 Sip’n’ Speed is listed as a BRIS 3-Star Best Bet with a sharp recent win and exits a productive race. #3 Blinging Burr adds additional depth with competitive pace numbers.
Projected Pace:
Fast early sprint fractions.
Pace Advantage:
Alien Princess pressing early.
Race Shape:
Possible pace meltdown.
Key Signal
Sharp recent form for Sip’n’ Speed.
Race 2 | 1m Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#5 Tetched | Power: 32%
#1 Sobieski | Power: 26%
#3 Kykeon | Power: 23%
#4 Valid Connection | Power: 19%
#5 Tetched ranks first overall and appears well-spotted in this claiming route based on speed and class metrics.
#1 Sobieski brings a perfect record over this track configuration and pairs with a rider currently in strong form. #3 Kykeon adds a productive trainer/jockey combination, while #4 Valid Connection is a proven Distance Specialist.
Projected Pace:
Moderate route fractions.
Pace Advantage:
Kykeon forwardly placed.
Race Shape:
Tactical runners favored.
Key Signal
Track-Proven profile for Sobieski.
Race 3 | 1m Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#4 Beautiful Mandate | Power: 31%
#3 Princessofthenorth | Power: 26%
#1 Here Kitty Kitty | Power: 23%
#2 Vodkatini | Power: 20%
#4 Beautiful Mandate holds the top ranking in this claiming route and brings the most balanced overall profile in the field.
#3 Princessofthenorth benefits from a rider currently riding well. #1 Here Kitty Kitty represents a barn currently in strong form, while #2 Vodkatini is Distance Proven but could face pace pressure.
Projected Pace:
Moderate early tempo.
Pace Advantage:
Here Kitty Kitty near the front.
Race Shape:
Tactical pace.
Key Signal
Trainer momentum behind Here Kitty Kitty.
Race 4 | 1m Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#6 Flashy N | Power: 33%
#2 Truly Inclusive | Power: 26%
#3 Mobil Chic | Power: 23%
#5 Feeling Easy | Power: 18%
#6 Flashy N sits atop the rankings and benefits from a hot trainer/jockey combination, making this runner a strong contender in this claiming route.
#2 Truly Inclusive brings consistent class figures that keep her competitive. #3 Mobil Chic offers a steady profile across speed metrics, while #5 Feeling Easy carries a Trainer Edge angle.
Projected Pace:
Moderate route pace.
Pace Advantage:
Flashy N pressing early.
Race Shape:
Pressers favored.
Key Signal
Hot trainer form for Flashy N.
Race 5 | 5½f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#5 J J Valentin | Power: 31%
#7 Complex Cat | Power: 27%
#3 Fast Talkin Man | Power: 23%
#9 Johnny Lies | Power: 19%
#5 J J Valentin ranks first overall and has the strongest combination of speed and class metrics entering this sprint.
#7 Complex Cat could offer value and sits well within the main pace scenario. #3 Fast Talkin Man adds competitive speed figures, while #9 Johnny Lies brings a hot jockey/trainer pairing.
Projected Pace:
Fast early sprint fractions.
Pace Advantage:
Johnny Lies pressing early.
Race Shape:
Speed duel possible.
Key Signal
Balanced speed profile for J J Valentin.
Race 6 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#6 Lady Loves Money | Power: 33%
#7 Stick Around | Power: 26%
#3 Mac’s Cailin | Power: 23%
#8 Here Comes Dolly | Power: 18%
#6 Lady Loves Money leads the selections and has a strong record over this track and distance, giving this runner a clear statistical edge.
#7 Stick Around adds tactical speed that should keep her competitive early. #3 Mac’s Cailin benefits from a Trainer Edge angle, while #8 Here Comes Dolly adds additional depth to the field.
Projected Pace:
Fast sprint fractions.
Pace Advantage:
Lady Loves Money controlling pace.
Race Shape:
Speed types favored.
Key Signal
Track-Proven advantage for Lady Loves Money.
Race 7 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#6 Bellofthebluegrass | Power: 34%
#4 Lionistic | Power: 26%
#7 Lucky Cougar | Power: 22%
#5 Socialbutterflytam | Power: 18%
#6 Bellofthebluegrass stands out as one of the strongest plays on the card and is listed as a BRIS 3-Star Best Bet with strong rider and barn form.
#4 Lionistic brings excellent course form at this distance. #7 Lucky Cougar represents a barn currently in strong form, while #5 Socialbutterflytam is also Distance Proven and capable of closing late.
Projected Pace:
Fast sprint tempo.
Pace Advantage:
Socialbutterflytam pressing early.
Race Shape:
Speed and pressers dominate.
Key Signal
3-Star Best Bet designation for Bellofthebluegrass.
Race 8 | 1m Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#6 Handsome Pants | Power: 32%
#5 Train and Trust | Power: 26%
#2 Itsallaboutmebaby | Power: 23%
#1 Globetrotting | Power: 19%
#6 Handsome Pants tops the rankings and brings the strongest overall combination of speed and class figures in this allowance event.
#5 Train and Trust has competitive class numbers that keep him within striking distance. #2 Itsallaboutmebaby offers consistent speed metrics, while #1 Globetrotting adds a productive trainer/jockey combination.
Projected Pace:
Moderate route pace.
Pace Advantage:
Handsome Pants near the front.
Race Shape:
Tactical runners favored.
Key Signal
Top overall ranking for Handsome Pants.
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