Free Picks For Mahoning Valley - 4/12/21

Race 1 at Mahoning Valley on Monday is a 1-mile claiming three-year-olds and up with a purse of $19,100 and field of 7. 1 Say Hey Kid has won 11 races at 1 mile, was a winner when last out in March, and looks for a follow-up today. 5 Slick As Ice has seven victories in races of up to one mile, was a winner when last seen earlier in April, and is the leading contender today. 7 Father Dennis has 12 victories at one mile was second last time out and on consistency merits consideration. 5 Slick As Ice to win, Exacta 5- 1

Race 2 at Mahoning Valley on Monday is a 1-mile allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $21,800 and field of 6. 4 Frittons Gold has two victories at six furlongs, was 4th last time out, but cannot be overlooked by the others. 5 Heza Handful has two victories at one mile, was 3rd when last seen in March, and on consistency merits serious consideration. 6 Centrist has victories at both five and six furlongs, was second last time out in March, and looks to go one better today. 6 Centrist to win, Exacta 6-5

Race 3 on Monday at Mahoning Valley is a six-furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $10,300 and field of 8. 3 Lady’s Boy was a winner when last out in March, jockey selection is a big plus and looks for a second straight today. 5 Consilium has a victory at six furlongs, finished third when last seen in March and plays a part today at the line. 7 Isolator was a winner last time out in March, has a top-rated jockey in the saddle and cannot be overlooked today. 5 Consilium to win, Exacta 5-3

Race 4 at Mahoning Valley on Monday is a six-furlong maiden claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $11,000 and field of 6. 4 GemMaker has placed in one of four starts, was second when last out in March and plays a prominent role today 5 TIz What It Tiz has placed in two of six outings, was fourth when last seen in March but amongst this group merits respect from the rest. 6 Run Awesome has placed in two of five starts, was well back last time out but holds solid claims today. 6 Tiz What It Tiz to win, Exacta 5-6

Race 5 on Monday at Mahoning Valley is a six-furlong allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $29,000 and field of 10. 4 Lexy Anna has a victory at six furlongs was second when last out in and on consistency merits serious consideration. 5 Lucky Double D’s has a victory at six furlongs, was second when last seen in March and jockey selection is a big plus. 8 Inspiring Lily was a winner last time out in February, debuts from a new stable today and finishes amongst the leaders. 5 Lucky Double D’s to win, Exacta 5-8

Race 6 at Mahoning Valley on Monday is a 1-mile claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $9,300 and a field of 7. 1 Barnacle Bill has seven victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third when last out in March and must be given consideration. 4 Emperor’s Gold has five victories in races of up to one mile, was second with last seen in March and merits respect from the rest. 7 Accoustical has six victories in races of up to one mile, was a winner last time out in March and on these terms is the one to beat today. 7 Accoustical to win, Exacta 7-4

Race 7 on Monday at Mahoning Valley is a six-furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $9,900 and field of 8. 1 The Dustman has two victories at five furlongs, was third when last out in March and finishes with the lead group today. 7 Fahrenheit has two victories at six furlongs, was a winner when last seen in March and looks to double up today. 8 J J Junior has two victories at six furlongs, was second last time out in March and merits consideration today. 7 Fahrenheit to win, Exacta 7-1

The eighth and final race on Monday at Mahoning Valley is a six-furlong maiden special weight for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $27,500 and field of 9. 4 Lucky Streak is a half-brother to Tiger Trail, was third while debuting last month and cannot be overlooked today. 7 Armada has placed in one of five outings, was third when last seen in March, and on consistency merits consideration. 9 Upgrade Al has placed once across five starts, finished second last time out in March and a duplicate performance should be enough today. 9 Upgrade Al to win, Exacta 9-7