Mahoning Valley Free Picks – 03/26/2026
Best Bet | Race 6 Pupil
Longshot | Race 1 Opulent Ways
Vulnerable Favorite | Race 5 Gone Wild
Pace Meltdown | Race 5
Race 1 | 5½f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#6 Vitaemi | Power: 31%
#3 Opulent Ways | Power: 26%
#1 Ashlee’s Ring | Power: 24%
#2 Danza Magic | Power: 19%
#6 Vitaemi lands on top of the Insider selections and benefits from a strong In-Form Rider/Barn Team with Ivan Calderon and Laureano Sosa. #3 Opulent Ways offers value and has the ability to improve with the right trip in this sprint.
#1 Ashlee’s Ring brings a hot jockey angle that keeps the horse competitive early, while #2 Danza Magic rounds out the contenders with tactical positioning potential.
Projected Pace:
Fast early sprint fractions.
Pace Advantage:
Vitaemi controlling the early pace.
Race Shape:
Speed types favored.
Key Signal
In-Form Rider/Barn Team for Vitaemi.
Race 2 | 5½f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#6 Whats Goin On | Power: 33%
#3 Blazing Zenna | Power: 27%
#2 Iron Pyrite | Power: 22%
#5 Lady Giuliana | Power: 18%
#6 Whats Goin On sits on top of the Insider rankings and projects well in this low-level claiming sprint. #3 Blazing Zenna has the speed figures to remain competitive throughout the race.
#2 Iron Pyrite could improve with the right pace setup, while #5 Lady Giuliana has the class profile to stay involved late.
Projected Pace:
Very fast early pace.
Pace Advantage:
Blazing Zenna pressing the pace.
Race Shape:
Speed duel possible.
Key Signal
Top Insider selection for Whats Goin On.
Race 3 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#3 Forever Flowing | Power: 31%
#2 Special Collette | Power: 26%
#5 Emerald Eyes | Power: 23%
#1 Anotherwinner | Power: 20%
#3 Forever Flowing leads the Insider rankings and appears well-placed in this claiming sprint. #2 Special Collette has the pace to remain close to the leaders early.
#5 Emerald Eyes brings steady form that keeps the horse competitive at this level, while #1 Anotherwinner could improve with a favorable trip.
Projected Pace:
Fast early pace.
Pace Advantage:
Special Collette pressing early.
Race Shape:
Stalkers favored.
Key Signal
Top Insider ranking for Forever Flowing.
Race 4 | 1m Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#4 Bobby’s Gift | Power: 30%
#1 Lomachenko | Power: 27%
#6 Land Mark Deal | Power: 23%
#2 Law of the Jungle | Power: 20%
#4 Bobby’s Gift tops the Insider selections and appears well-spotted in this route event. #1 Lomachenko exits a Possible Key Race, which often signals improvement in the next start.
#6 Land Mark Deal brings competitive class figures, while #2 Law of the Jungle benefits from a strong In-Form Rider/Barn Team combination.
Projected Pace:
Moderate early fractions.
Pace Advantage:
Law of the Jungle near the lead.
Race Shape:
Tactical runners favored.
Key Signal
Possible Key Race exit for Lomachenko.
Race 5 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#6 Balki Bartokomous | Power: 31%
#2 He’s My Boy | Power: 27%
#7 Gone Wild | Power: 23%
#1 Moonshine Joe | Power: 19%
#6 Balki Bartokomous sits atop the Insider selections and benefits from a Hot Trainer angle entering this sprint. #2 He’s My Boy adds a strong Trainer Edge profile that could produce improvement today.
#7 Gone Wild exits a Possible Key Race, but the expected fast pace could make the trip more difficult. #1 Moonshine Joe could pick up pieces late if the leaders tire.
Projected Pace:
Very fast early pace.
Pace Advantage:
Gone Wild near the lead.
Race Shape:
Potential pace meltdown.
Key Signal
Hot Trainer angle for Balki Bartokomous.
Race 6 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#5 Pupil | Power: 33%
#2 A La Carte | Power: 27%
#6 Ghostagain | Power: 22%
#4 Action Man | Power: 18%
#5 Pupil stands out clearly on the Insider rankings and enters with a strong Hot Trainer signal that often produces repeat winners. #2 A La Carte brings a powerful Trainer Edge and a strong recent performance.
#6 Ghostagain adds competitive speed figures that keep the horse in contention, while #4 Action Man rounds out the primary contenders.
Projected Pace:
Fast early fractions.
Pace Advantage:
A La Carte pressing the leaders.
Race Shape:
Stalkers favored.
Key Signal
Hot Trainer angle for Pupil.
Race 7 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#1 Fivefive Six Champ | Power: 31%
#4 Mighty Les | Power: 27%
#6 Defending Albert | Power: 23%
#2 Saint Goar | Power: 19%
#1 Fivefive Six Champ is both Distance Proven and Track-Proven, a powerful combination that often produces consistent performances at Mahoning Valley. #4 Mighty Les benefits from a hot jockey angle and competitive speed figures.
#6 Defending Albert exits a Possible Key Race, while #2 Saint Goar also carries a strong Track-Proven profile at this track and surface.
Projected Pace:
Fast early fractions.
Pace Advantage:
Mighty Les pressing early.
Race Shape:
Speed duel possible.
Key Signal
Distance Proven / Track-Proven profile for Fivefive Six Champ.
Race 8 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#1 Dos Amores | Power: 31%
#7 Sexarito | Power: 27%
#5 Motown Story | Power: 23%
#4 Little Value Added | Power: 19%
#1 Dos Amores lands on top of the Insider rankings and benefits from a strong In-Form Rider/Barn Team that has been producing winners recently. #7 Sexarito exits a Key Race, a powerful signal that often leads to improvement.
#5 Motown Story brings steady form that fits well in this allowance event, while #4 Little Value Added enters with both a hot trainer and jockey angle.
Projected Pace:
Fast early fractions.
Pace Advantage:
Dos Amores controlling the pace.
Race Shape:
Speed types favored.
Key Signal
In-Form Rider/Barn Team for Dos Amores.
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