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Free Mahoning Valley Race Course Picks & Predictions
Mahoning Valley Race Course is an all-dirt track, racing from 5 1/2 fur to 1 mi, with fields averaging 9.4 starters. Every card gets free picks on selected races plus a full-card breakdown for subscribers — 1 Mahoning Valley Race Course sheet published so far.
3 Free Races Today at Mahoning Valley Race Course
Race 1
Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt
The morning line underestimates a couple of live runners here — our TrackWiz ratings flip the script on the chalk, with three horses bunched tightly at the top and real value hiding in double-digit odds.
Social History (8) tops our TrackWiz ratings at 79.26 despite going off at 8/1 on the morning line — that gap between public price and our number is exactly the kind of value angle we look for. Fernando Salazar Becerra gets the call, and with a 21% career win rate, this horse has proven it knows how to finish first. In a six-furlong dirt claiming sprint, the pace scenario figures to set up nicely for a horse with this profile. At the price, Social History is the clear win selection.
John Fitzgerald (5) carries the highest TrackWiz rating in the field at 76.88 and draws Humberto Haldar, who should keep this horse in a comfortable position through the early going. A 21% career win rate is respectable at this level, and going off at 10/1 makes the place payoff potentially juicy. Don't sleep on this horse hitting the board.
Right On the Munny (1) is the morning line favorite at 2/1 for a reason — a 35% career win rate is elite at this level and leads the entire field by a wide margin. Trainer Nicole Higham puts Gerardo Corrales up, and this horse's average speed figure of 55 is the best in the race. While our rating of 75.31 slots it third, the win percentage alone makes it a very reliable exotics anchor.
Race 2
Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt
A clear one-two punch emerges at the top of the TrackWiz ratings, but the morning line has both horses priced tightly enough that the real question is whether anyone can crack the top pair.
Starcourt (2) leads all comers with an 87.08 TrackWiz rating, and at 3/1 on the morning line, that's a reasonable price for the top-rated horse in the field. Fernando Salazar Becerra, who has already been busy today, gets the mount for trainer Richard L. Genovese. The average speed figure of 54 is competitive in this six-furlong dirt claiming field, and while the 8% career win rate is modest, the overall profile points to a horse reaching a peak right now.
Don't Tell Tammo (1) sits just below Starcourt in our ratings at 83.80, and a 19% career win rate gives this horse a legitimate edge on raw form. Brandon Tapara takes the mount for trainer Jay P. Bernardini — a barn that shows up with ready horses. At 5/2, the morning line respects this one, and it makes for a natural place play alongside the top pick.
Tuned to the Moon (5) rounds out our top three at a 81.45 rating for trainer Anthony Farrior, who also has Amadora's Empire in this race — suggesting the barn is engaged and sending horses out to compete. At 7/2 on the morning line, there's real show value here, and an 18% career win rate means this horse isn't just a ticket-puncher.
Race 3
Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt
Instant Winner dominates this claiming sprint on paper, but the next two contenders are nearly identical in ratings, making the race for second and third more interesting than the top spot.
Instant Winner (7) leads the entire field by a significant margin with an 87.81 TrackWiz rating, and Luis Raul Rivera picks up what looks like the easiest mount of the day. Trainer Michael L. Rone sends this one out at just 5/2 — a price that's short but probably fair given the rating gap. The average speed figure of 53 holds up in this six-furlong claiming field, and this horse's overall profile reads like a horse dropping into a spot it should handle comfortably.
Ravishing Ruby (8) checks in at 77.92 on our ratings with Luis Alberto Batista aboard for trainer Lorenzo Juarez. The 7/2 morning line suggests the public is also interested, and a speed figure of 52 keeps this horse competitive through the stretch. This is the most logical runner-up to the top pick, and place tickets here look appealing.
Trustthefact (2) at 5/1 on the morning line offers some show value with a 77.60 TrackWiz rating that nearly mirrors Ravishing Ruby's number. Chelsey Keiser rides for trainer Susan D. Yoder, and a 12% career win rate at this level is workmanlike but consistent. If pace pressures catch Ravishing Ruby late, Trustthefact could sneak into the exacta or finish a clear third.
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About the Mahoning Valley Race Course Racing Surface
- Surfaces
- Dirt
- Distance range
- 5 1/2 fur to 1 mi
- Typical field
- 9.4 starters
- Typical card
- 8 races
Most common race conditions at Mahoning Valley Race Course: Claiming, Allowance, Maiden Special Weight.
Measured across the last 1 Mahoning Valley Race Course cards we have handicapped.
Recent Mahoning Valley Race Course Race Sheets
Mahoning Valley Race Course Picks — Common Questions
Is there a free Mahoning Valley Race Course card?
Yes. Every Mahoning Valley Race Course race sheet includes free picks with full analysis on selected races, with no account required. The remaining races on the card are part of a TrackWiz subscription.
What surface does Mahoning Valley Race Course race on?
Mahoning Valley Race Course races on dirt. Every race across the last 1 cards was run on the dirt.
How many races are on a typical Mahoning Valley Race Course card?
Mahoning Valley Race Course cards average 8 races, with fields of about 9.4 starters. Distances run from 5 1/2 fur to 1 mi.
When are Mahoning Valley Race Course picks published?
Mahoning Valley Race Course picks are published ahead of the first post for that day's card. We have published 1 Mahoning Valley Race Course sheet; you can get each new one by email before post time.