Mahoning Valley Free Picks – 04/02/2026
Race 1 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#1 Paint the Town | Power: 29.4%
#3 Mails Here | Power: 26.7%
#5 Silent Drill | Power: 23.1%
#6 Man’s Choice | Power: 20.8%
Early Pick 5 (Races 1–5)
1 / 2 / 2 / 2 / 4
#1 Paint the Town gets the nod based on the top overall ranking and a consistent performance profile that fits well in this $15,000 claiming sprint.
#3 Mails Here holds a competitive class profile, while #5 Silent Drill brings the best recent speed figures in the field. #6 Man’s Choice is dangerous with a hot rider and a productive trainer/jockey combination.
Race 2 | 1m Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#2 Asian Matriarch | Power: 34.2%
#4 Just Be Quiet | Power: 27.1%
#3 Lucky Cougar | Power: 22.3%
#1 Mia’s Go | Power: 16.4%
#2 Asian Matriarch stands out as a Distance Proven runner and Track-Proven performer while also benefiting from a strong trainer and rider combination.
#4 Just Be Quiet brings strong speed numbers and a sharp trainer profile, while #3 Lucky Cougar owns an excellent local record. #1 Mia’s Go rounds out the contenders with a pace profile that could keep her involved early.
Race 3 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#2 Vitaemi | Power: 30.6%
#7 Graceleadsushome | Power: 27.8%
#1 Ashlee’s Ring | Power: 22.5%
#6 Special Beach | Power: 19.1%
Buckeye Pick 6 begins (Races 3–8)
2 / 2 / 4 / 3 / 3 / 5
#2 Vitaemi receives top billing with the best overall ranking and a pace profile suited to this claiming sprint.
#7 Graceleadsushome owns the strongest speed ratings in the field and remains a major threat. #1 Ashlee’s Ring benefits from a hot jockey and trainer combination, while #6 Special Beach can improve if the pace develops in her favor.
Race 4 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#2 Dr Spirito | Power: 31.8%
#3 Sheltowees Rocket | Power: 27.6%
#5 Legal Jargon | Power: 23.4%
#1 Rogues a Plotting | Power: 17.2%
Late Pick 5 (Races 4–8)
2 / 4 / 3 / 3 / 5
#2 Dr Spirito appears well-spotted in this allowance sprint and brings the best combination of speed and class figures.
#3 Sheltowees Rocket owns strong recent performances that make him dangerous, while #5 Legal Jargon benefits from a hot trainer and rider team. #1 Rogues a Plotting adds a strong trainer/jockey combo angle that could lead to improvement.
Race 5 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#4 Lowells Legacy | Power: 29.9%
#10 See Ya Alligator | Power: 26.8%
#5 Dragon Hunter | Power: 23.2%
#2 Worthy of It All | Power: 20.1%
Pick 4 begins (Races 5–8)
4 / 3 / 3 / 5
#4 Lowells Legacy gets the top slot with the best overall ranking and a pace profile that fits this maiden sprint.
#10 See Ya Alligator brings competitive speed ratings that make him dangerous, while #5 Dragon Hunter benefits from a hot trainer/jockey combination. #2 Worthy of It All shows a Sharp Recent Drill that signals readiness.
Race 6 | 1m Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#3 Duo | Power: 33.5%
#4 Rascal Flash | Power: 27.2%
#5 Lucky’s Prize | Power: 22.8%
#1 Party Boy | Power: 16.5%
#3 Duo stands out as the strongest contender with top overall rankings and a hot rider that has been winning at a high rate.
#4 Rascal Flash brings a strong trainer angle and competitive class figures, while #5 Lucky’s Prize owns consistent form at this level. #1 Party Boy could improve with a favorable trip.
Race 7 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#3 Sun of War | Power: 31.7%
#7 Mark My Words | Power: 28.9%
#2 Water Into Wine | Power: 21.6%
#6 Unbridled O’Brien | Power: 17.8%
#3 Sun of War is a Track-Proven runner with a perfect record locally and a strong trainer/jockey combination that signals another big effort.
#7 Mark My Words brings strong trainer and rider form, while #2 Water Into Wine owns a competitive speed profile. #6 Unbridled O’Brien exits a race that has already produced multiple next-out winners.
Race 8 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#5 Cindy’s Last Song | Power: 30.4%
#2 Boaz | Power: 25.7%
#3 My for O One Kay | Power: 23.6%
#8 Triangulo Rojo | Power: 20.3%
#5 Cindy’s Last Song earns the top position with the best combination of class and recent form in this maiden sprint.
#2 Boaz could improve with the addition of Lasix, while #3 My for O One Kay has the speed figures to stay competitive throughout. #8 Triangulo Rojo rounds out the contenders with a pace profile that fits this race shape.
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