Mahoning Valley Free Picks – 03/25/2026
Best Bet | Race 5 Deterrent
Longshot | Race 1 Trouble Or Nothin
Vulnerable Favorite | Race 2 Essential Wild Cat
Pace Meltdown | Race 3
Race 1 | 5½f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#2 Union Swag | Power: 32%
#1 Noble Soul | Power: 26%
#5 Hot Wings | Power: 23%
#3 Trouble Or Nothin | Power: 19%
#2 Union Swag lands on top of the rankings in this maiden claiming sprint and brings the most balanced speed and class profile in the field.
#1 Noble Soul adds competitive early pace and should be involved from the break. #5 Hot Wings benefits from a productive trainer/jockey combination, while #3 Trouble Or Nothin carries a Trainer Edge angle that could make this runner a strong longshot threat.
Projected Pace:
Fast sprint fractions.
Pace Advantage:
Hot Wings pressing early.
Race Shape:
Speed duel possible.
Key Signal
Trainer Edge angle for Trouble Or Nothin.
Race 2 | 1m Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#4 Mitochondria | Power: 31%
#2 Scaredy Catness | Power: 27%
#5 Shortstop | Power: 23%
#3 Essential Wild Cat | Power: 19%
#4 Mitochondria tops the selections and carries a strong Trainer Edge profile that has produced profitable results for this barn.
#2 Scaredy Catness has the pace figures to remain prominent throughout the route. #5 Shortstop also brings a Trainer Edge signal, while #3 Essential Wild Cat offers competitive speed figures that keep this runner in the mix.
Projected Pace:
Moderate early tempo.
Pace Advantage:
Scaredy Catness forwardly placed.
Race Shape:
Tactical runners favored.
Key Signal
Trainer Edge for Mitochondria.
Race 3 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#3 General Ginny | Power: 31%
#4 D’ Kitten | Power: 27%
#6 Ala Turka | Power: 23%
#5 Divine Martha | Power: 19%
#3 General Ginny tops the rankings and appears well-suited to this claiming sprint.
#4 D’ Kitten benefits from a hot rider and strong barn momentum. #6 Ala Turka exits a Key Race that could signal improvement today, while #5 Divine Martha also exits a productive race that has already produced next-out winners.
Projected Pace:
Fast sprint fractions.
Pace Advantage:
Divine Martha pressing early.
Race Shape:
Possible pace meltdown.
Key Signal
Key Race exits for Ala Turka and Divine Martha.
Race 4 | 1m Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#4 Oklahoma Joe | Power: 32%
#5 Need to Know Basis | Power: 26%
#2 Mr Loooch | Power: 22%
#6 Wetzel | Power: 20%
#4 Oklahoma Joe lands on top of the selections and enters with a strong trainer/jockey combination currently producing results.
#5 Need to Know Basis brings competitive class figures and a rider currently in good form. #2 Mr Loooch adds depth to the pace picture, while #6 Wetzel provides additional tactical presence.
Projected Pace:
Moderate route fractions.
Pace Advantage:
Oklahoma Joe controlling tempo.
Race Shape:
Tactical runners favored.
Key Signal
Hot trainer/jockey combination for Oklahoma Joe.
Race 5 | 1m Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#4 Deterrent | Power: 35%
#7 Lucky for Life | Power: 25%
#2 Judy’s Comet | Power: 22%
#6 Professor Nick | Power: 18%
#4 Deterrent stands out as the strongest play on the card and is listed as the BRIS 3-Star Best Bet with a clear speed and class edge.
#7 Lucky for Life brings a productive trainer/jockey combination and strong barn momentum. #2 Judy’s Comet has competitive pace figures, while #6 Professor Nick adds further depth to the field.
Projected Pace:
Honest route tempo.
Pace Advantage:
Judy’s Comet near the lead.
Race Shape:
Pressers favored.
Key Signal
Sharp and Ready designation for Deterrent.
Race 6 | 1m Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#5 Dr Schuster | Power: 32%
#4 Dream Knight | Power: 27%
#6 The Doorman | Power: 22%
#2 Puff’smagicdragon | Power: 19%
#5 Dr Schuster tops the rankings and appears well-placed in this allowance route.
#4 Dream Knight brings a strong course record that makes this runner competitive again today. #6 The Doorman offers tactical pace, while #2 Puff’smagicdragon adds a distance-proven profile that fits the conditions.
Projected Pace:
Moderate early tempo.
Pace Advantage:
Dream Knight pressing early.
Race Shape:
Tactical runners favored.
Key Signal
Course advantage for Dream Knight.
Race 7 | 1m Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#6 Lesotho | Power: 31%
#7 Perfect Date | Power: 26%
#2 Cowgirltakemeaway | Power: 23%
#5 Tampa Teacher | Power: 20%
#6 Lesotho tops the selections and has the strongest overall profile entering this allowance race.
#7 Perfect Date adds competitive pace and could be involved early. #2 Cowgirltakemeaway provides additional tactical speed, while #5 Tampa Teacher has the class profile to stay within striking distance.
Projected Pace:
Moderate route fractions.
Pace Advantage:
Cowgirltakemeaway pressing early.
Race Shape:
Pressers favored.
Key Signal
Top overall ranking for Lesotho.
Race 8 | 1m Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#7 Temporarilyforever | Power: 31%
#6 Carmel Rose | Power: 27%
#3 Canadian Bear | Power: 23%
#4 Worldly Beauty | Power: 19%
#7 Temporarilyforever leads the selections and appears well-suited to this allowance event.
#6 Carmel Rose brings a distance-proven profile and exits a Key Race that could produce another strong effort. #3 Canadian Bear pairs with a rider currently riding well, while #4 Worldly Beauty benefits from a hot trainer/jockey combination.
Projected Pace:
Moderate route tempo.
Pace Advantage:
Carmel Rose pressing early.
Race Shape:
Tactical runners favored.
Key Signal
Key Race exit for Carmel Rose.
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