Mahoning Valley 11-21-15

[rrpic6]

November 21, 2015

Race

Selections

Comments

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#4 American Corredor

2nd time starter got his feet wet at Churchill. Easier competition here.

#1 Rolling Rockport

Indiana invader working well since running evenly on turf 08-18.

#6 Mixed Colors

Oh. Bred is the most experienced here. Speed figures are increasing.

2

#6 Aaron Again

SoCall shipper broke his Maiden at Del Mar. Solid works for MVR debut

#8 Hutchy

Woodbine invader tries real dirt for 1st time. Gets bug boy. Tough call.

#7 David’s Brew

Steady works for Fort Erie invader. New barn great 1st out and off layoff

3

#6 Ebby

She faces same line-up as in her 10-31 win. Cozy outside draw perfect.

#4 Mom Genes

Excellent debut race in 10-31 Stakes when running from tough #1 post.

#3 Glorious Sunset

Beat on the square by top pick in same race. Glorious race to watch.

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#1 Conte

10 time winner comes off 6 week rest. Slight class drop. 10-5 race live.

#4 Nimble Tiger

7 yr old still has a nice late kick. Only race at MVR was a winning one.

#7 Evening Concerto

Not sure how much is left in tank for this 8 yr old. Did win 2 of 3 here.

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#3 Justalittlesmoke

She’s smoked her foes 6 times including 5 Stakes and 3 for 3 at MVR.

#1 Lady Buckeye

Perfect 3 for 3 record. She gets acid test today jumping into a Stakes.

#6 Beth’s Bling

Not disgraced at Santa Anita or in Ohio Bred Stakes. Might get a piece.

6

#2 U Rock Robin

Was overmatched in Stakes routing on turf and dirt. Rocks in sprints.

#3 Pebbles Pick

Game win here on opening day breaking her Maiden. Repeat possible.

#1 Nanny

6 year old mare likes to pick up checks. Only win was at MVR 04-06.

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#3 Seventyseven

Wheels back in 12 days for hot connections. Best races have been here.

#11 Art I Awesome

T-Down shipper gets significant class drop. Last 4 races were live ones.

#5 House of Prayer

Solid debut 11-3 at 5 panels. Has plenty of early speed and back class.

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#6 Cape Finisterre

Fine effort 1st try here 11-2. Showed zip but dropped over to dead rail.

#11 Wu Doo Man

Woke back up with a solid 3rd 11-7. Barn has been scoring with bombs.

#1 Sweet Top Cat

This cat needed his last race at T-Down. Had nice kick both races here.

LET’S Bet! $50 Budget

Race

Amount

Wager

Horses

Total Cost

1

$0.10

Superfecta Box

1,3,4,6,8

$12.00

5

$2.00

Trifecta

3/1/4,5,6,7/

$8.00

6

$0.50

Trifecta

Key 2 with 1,3,4,5,9

$10.00

7

$0.50

Pick 3

3,11/1,2,6,11/5,6,7,8,10/

$20.00

Race 9 #10 Coteau d'Oro Showed determination last race off 15 week rest. Last win was here 4-8-15.

#6 Playing With Fire Popped then stopped last out vs top pick. 2nd only try at MVR 12-1-14.

#8 Burnaway Stuck in this condition forever. Should get stalking trip. Switches to Rivera.

Good Luck!
RR

[gib]

Several very attractive races that may help us begin to sort out connections ready to compete against the improved (in my opinion) stock showing up at MVR 2015-16.

gib.

[lamboguy]

Originally Posted by gib

Several very attractive races that may help us begin to sort out connections ready to compete against the improved (in my opinion) stock showing up at MVR 2015-16.

gib.

the place is way better than last year. gonna get better too with purse increase and Finger Lakes closing for the season. absolutely is my favorite place to play during the winter. many thanks to rrpic for keeping this thread alive.

[rrpic6]

Don't forget to tune in Monday Nov. 23rd for the 200K Steel Valley Sprint for 3 year olds. The top 3 finishers of the 100K Perryville at Keeneland on the Breeders' Cup under-card face off again. The under-card co-feature is the 75K Hollywood Gaming Mahoning Valley Distaff. Midwest sprinting star Heykittykittykitty is the Morning Line favorite and will battle local star Chella.

RR

[barahona44]

I think another factor in the improved racing at MV is the break that Mountaineer is currently taking.Hopefully as Finger Lakes winds down,MV can get their horses,when Mountaineer returns.

[tcasolo]

Must say the field sizes are much better than last year, even though the purses are still lacking. Not sure what MVR will do with the Saturday racing, as wagering is weak....Pretty much lost among the big boys. Being primarily a pk4 player, I love the 15% takeout, but the pools are still too small to chase. Admittedly, Mondays and Tuesdays are getting better, but I'm out on those days as most tracks are dark.

[gib]

Originally Posted by barahona44

I think another factor in the improved racing at MV is the break that Mountaineer is currently taking.Hopefully as Finger Lakes winds down,MV can get their horses,when Mountaineer returns.

Mountaineer horsemen are certainly a key reason for full fields at Mahoning Valley. However, they are struggling mightily finding the winners circle to this point in the meet.

gib.

[gib]

Originally Posted by tcasolo

Must say the field sizes are much better than last year, even though the purses are still lacking. Not sure what MVR will do with the Saturday racing, as wagering is weak....Pretty much lost among the big boys. Being primarily a pk4 player, I love the 15% takeout, but the pools are still too small to chase. Admittedly, Mondays and Tuesdays are getting better, but I'm out on those days as most tracks are dark.

Purses at MVR are competitive with CT and Haw. I think they will be better than TP if I am reading the condition book correctly. Those tracks seem to make up the winter circuit in the mid west.

Aren't the big league tracks the home courts for pk4,5,6 players?

[tcasolo]

Originally Posted by gib

Purses at MVR are competitive with CT and Haw. I think they will be better than TP if I am reading the condition book correctly. Those tracks seem to make up the winter circuit in the mid west.

Aren't the big league tracks the home courts for pk4,5,6 players?

$5000 claimers at MVR run for a purse of $7000. CT is $10,500
$7500 claimers at MVR run for $10,000. $8000 claimers at CT run for $14,000.
Etc.....

So, not really competitive. I don't follow Haw, and don't bet the plastic at TP, so I can't comment on their purses.

[gib]

Originally Posted by tcasolo

$5000 claimers at MVR run for a purse of $7000. CT is $10,500
$7500 claimers at MVR run for $10,000. $8000 claimers at CT run for $14,000.
Etc.....

So, not really competitive. I don't follow Haw, and don't bet the plastic at TP, so I can't comment on their purses.

Mahoning Valley purses:

Open $4,000 CLM - $9,500

Open $5,000 CLM - $10,500

N2L $7,500 CLM - $10,000
N2Y $7,500 CLM - $10,700
N3L $7,500 CLM - $10,100

Open $8,000 CLM - $12,000

Lowest purses offered:
MC $5,000 - $7,000 ($10,500 at CT)