Free Picks for Mahoning Valley - 10/27/21

Race one at Mahoning Valley on Wednesday is a one mile claiming race open to horses aged three years and upwards with a purse of $11,100 and a field of nine runners going to post. 1 You Are Awesome has been in the mix in his past few starts, most recently finishing runner-up over this trip at Thistledown and he has the beating on form of a few of these rivals from past runs so could be hard to beat here. 5 Botswana Taps has won twice at this distance and bids to do better than last time where he was well-beaten. He’s no forlorn hope on form if back at his best. 9 Yeudiel has been consistent in recent efforts and won at Mountaineer Park two runs back. He found only one too good last time and should be in the mix. 1 YOU ARE AWESOME to win, Exacta 1-9

Race two at Mahoning Valley on Wednesday is a five and one half furlongs allowance sprint race open to horses aged three years and upwards with a purse of $23,500 and six runners facing the starter. 2 Chacho Spirit has shown up well in three career starts which includes a win at Thistledown and finishing runner-up last time. There’s likely more in his locker and he can run a big race. 1 First Victory has finished runner-up the past twice and is searching for a first win in more than two years. A big run wouldn’t be a shock but he’s more exposed than his rivals. 6 Stay Thirsty Amigo has some solid form figures and can feature back at this shorter trip having been running over longer recently. 2 CHACO SPIRIT to win, Exacta 2-6

Race three at Mahoning Valley on Wednesday is a one mile claiming race open to horses aged three years and upwards with a purse of $10,300 an an eight-runner field. 8 Clickjab is in good form and has plenty of winning experience with two recent successes at Mountaineer Park and more recently a pair of third-place finishes at the same venue over this distance. He has a small advantage at the weights and should run well if holding his form. 7 Paltarrevenge has solid form figures, winning two of his last three runs and he should be in the mix again if getting the breaks. 2 Determinator hasn’t been the most consistent but is capable as two recent wins attest. He could bounce back from a lesser run last time. 8 CLICKJAB to win, Exacta 8-7

Race four at Mahoning Valley on Wednesday is a six furlongs allowance sprint race open to horses aged three years and upwards with a purse of $24,000 and seven runners going to post. 7 Mannford has finished runner-up in his last two starts and can go one better to take his career win record to ten. He had one of these rivals behind last time and can confirm that form. 3 Totellyouthetruth has placed in his last two starts, finishing third behind Mannford last time out and might have to settle for minor honors again. 4 Falcons Fury is a three-time winner, victorious two starts ago and posting a creditable fourth when last seen. He has the form to be a factor and shouldn’t be far away. 7 MANNFORD to win, Exacta 7-4

Race five at Mahoning Valley on Wednesday is a six furlongs maiden special weight sprint race open to fillies and mares aged three years and upwards with a purse of $29,600 and ten runners taking their place in the field. 3 Aujara impressed when opening her win record at the third attempt at Belterra Park and surely has more to come so can double her tally having also shown up well in previous in-the-frame defeats prior to that victory. 9 Sweet Empire has proven limited, only making the frame twice in her career but this is a much easier race than she is used to contesting and she warrants respect. 1 Indelible Image has had just two starts and ran well to finish fourth when last seen although was no match for Aujara who reopposes. Expect the result to be the same this time. 3 AUJARA to win, Exacta 3-9

Race six at Mahoning Valley on Wednesday is a six furlongs allowance sprint race open to horses aged three years and upwards with a purse of $31,300 and eight runners in the field. 3 Scorza has solid form figures and arrives on the back of a very good runner-up finish at Thistledown over this distance last month. Should make his presence felt again and can go one better. 4 Derby Included won when last seen at Thistledown but was beaten by Scorza earlier and may have to settle for minor honors. 5 Cooler has just four runs to his name and is already a winner at Thistledown. Third last month he may appreciate the return to a longer trip and should post a big run. 3 SCORZA to win, Exacta 3-5

Race seven at Mahoning Valley on Wednesday is a six furlongs allowance sprint race open to horses aged three years and older with a purse of $31,300 and eight runners lining up. 4 Hugh Are You arrives in good form with two recent wins at Thistledown to his name and he finished third there last time over shorter. A return to a longer trip is in his favour and he sets the standard. 1 Kole Man Can hasn’t won for a while but has been contesting well in better races, finishing fourth on his last outing over a shorter trip at Thistledown. He should fare better back up in distance and can make his presence felt. 7 Ima Believer had been in good form earlier in the season but has been absent for almost ten months where he wasn’t at his best. He can’t be discounted if regaining earlier form back from a break. 4 HUGH ARE YOU to win, Exacta 4-1

Race eight at Mahoning Valley on Wednesday is a five and one-half furlongs claiming spring race for fillies and mares aged three years and older with a purse of $9,900 and nine runners facing the starter. 9 Three Illusions hasn’t been at her best recently but has winning form from a few runs ago and can go well dropping in grade for which she can take advantage. 1 Orbiting The Sky is a three-time winner but hasn’t troubled the judges recently and finished fourth at Fort Erie over slightly longer this this when last seen. She has the form in the book to get involved. 3 Wolf Eyes has shown good form of late, often making the frame and finishing third last time at Thistledown. More improvement is needed but has chances at the weights. 9 THREE ILLUSIONS to win, Exacta 9-1