Mahoning Valley Race 4

Claiming

Prize Money: $34,129

OAKS HONEY (2) turned in a modest performance when second last time out over 1609m at this track, beaten 3 lengths after being in the firing line on the bend. That followed a win at this track at the previous outing. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time. WETZEL (5) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 6 lengths when fourth in a 1609m contest at this track three weeks ago after being in the firing line on the bend. Worth noting David J Haldar goes aboard. Finds a nice race and can feature in the finish. CARSON N SPENCE (6) sat on the pace and stuck on well to score by 3 lengths at today's track and trip last start in a far better run. No reason he cannot salute again. RELISH THE RIDE (1) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 lengths into fifth. Suitably placed so can turn things around. Something for the Multiples: C V DYNAMIC (7)

Distance: 1609m
Track: slow
Weather: cloudy
Surface: Dirt
Class: CLM

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Relish The Ride (1) 6526238165
Trainer: Gary L Johnson()
Jockey: Anthony Rodriguez
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $467,022
Win / Place: 22% / 55%

7 yo Dark Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: MOBIL (CAN)

Dam: CRYPTOS' BEST (USA)

Dam's Sire: Cryptoclearance

Rating

Stats

Career

36: 8-5-7

Distance

11: 1-1-3

Trk/Dst

4: 0-0-1

Track

9: 1-1-2

Season

2: 0-0-0

1st Up

8: 1-1-1

2nd Up

5: 3-0-1

3rd Up

5: 1-1-2

4th Up

2: 0-0-2

Non-Metro

36: 8-5-7

Turf

2: 0-0-1

Good

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

34: 8-5-6

Fast

1: 0-0-1

Clockwise

5: 1-1-2

Anti-Clockwise

31: 7-4-5

Jockey Stats

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

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Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1673m

Comments

Most recently eased back early on 5th of 8 at this track on February 12 over 1609m, 6 len behind Oklahoma Joe with 54kg at $15.60. The start before that second last of 7 at this track on January 13 over 1609m, 9 len behind Dark Vader with 57kg at $2.80. Better than that recent moderate performance suggests.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 8	12/2/26	Mahoning Valley	1609m	CLM 3U	2	Elijah Greenidge	54kg	M	1:41.67	57.0 km/h	6.8L	8-7	$16	30	$36,947	$739	1. Oklahoma Joe 2. Need To Know Basis 3. Dark Vader
6th of 7	13/1/26	Mahoning Valley	1609m	CLM 3U	4	Luis Raul Rivera	57kg	M	1:40.36	57.7 km/h	9.8L	7-7	$2.80f	24	$36,323	$363	1. Dark Vader 2. Raven Moon 3. Gone In A Flash
1st of 5	20/12/25	Mahoning Valley	1673m	CLM 3U	3	Joshua J Radosevich	54kg	Heavy	1:41.46	59.4 km/h	0.1L	5-1	$4.00	26	$37,213	$23,072	1. Relish The Ride 2. Mr Loooch 3. Need To Know Basis
8th of 8	24/11/25	Mahoning Valley	1673m	LR OPEN 3U	5	Luis Raul Rivera	54.5kg	Fast	1:44.20	57.8 km/h	16.8L	8-8	$99	28	$114,504	-	1. Villian 2. Casual Attire 3. Ronnis Second Wind
3rd of 8	27/10/25	Mahoning Valley	1609m	CLM 3U	4	Luis Raul Rivera	56kg	Fast	1:40.54	57.6 km/h	2.5L	6-3	$10	17	$39,422	$3,942	1. Sammy's Smile 2. Indian Fever 3. Relish The Ride
2nd of 9	10/10/25	Thistledown	1207m	CLM 3U	3	Luis Raul Rivera	54kg	Fast	1:12.45	60.0 km/h	1.3L	8-3	$4.70	15	$33,333	$6,667	1. John Fitzgerald 2. Relish The Ride 3. Red Chips

Ironclad Alibi (2) 6452196173
Trainer: Justine Eder()
Jockey: Angel I. Diaz
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $171,035
Win / Place: 17% / 47%

5 yo Dark Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: FREE DROP BILLY (USA)

Dam: MUSIC MISS (USA)

Dam's Sire: Prospector's Music

Rating

Stats

Career

23: 4-4-3

Distance

4: 0-1-1

Trk/Dst

4: 0-1-1

Track

12: 1-1-3

Season

2: 0-0-1

1st Up

2: 1-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

3rd Up

2: 1-0-0

4th Up

2: 0-0-1

Non-Metro

23: 4-4-3

Dirt

23: 4-4-3

Anti-Clockwise

23: 4-4-3

Jockey Stats

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m

Comments

At the latest run 3rd in a small field at this track on February 19 over 1207m, 16 len behind Gunner Gabriel carrying 56kg at $7.50. Before that of 8 at this track on February 1 over 1207m, 7 len behind Kinderhook with 56kg at $41.20. Faces a tough assignment.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 5	19/2/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	CLM 3U	1	B Tapara	56kg	M	1:12.95	59.6 km/h	16.5L	3-4	$7.50	18	$24,964	$2,496	1. Gunner Gabriel 2. Gapper 3. Ironclad Alibi
7th of 8	1/2/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	CLM 3U	1	B Tapara	56kg	SP	1:11.82	60.5 km/h	7.7L	7-7	$41	60	$36,947	$369	1. Kinderhook 2. Oklahoma Joe 3. Color Bearer
60 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 7	3/12/25	Mahoning Valley	1207m	CLM 3U	4	B Tapara	56kg	M	1:13.23	59.3 km/h	1.0L	3-3	$6.10	36	$32,925	$19,755	1. Ironclad Alibi 2. Paint The Town 3. Stormed Out
36 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 8	28/10/25	Mahoning Valley	1207m	CLM 3U	4	Luis Raul Rivera	56kg	Fast	1:13.28	59.3 km/h	9.5L	6-6	$15	28	$32,725	$327	1. Hidden Ransom 2. Rollin My Way 3. C V Jersey Bee
9th of 9	30/9/25	Thistledown	1207m	CLM 3U	8	Luis Raul Rivera	55kg	Fast	1:11.38	60.9 km/h	11.6L	4-9	$46	55	$32,722	$327	1. Corner Office 2. Prosecutor 3. May Mayhem
55 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 7	6/8/25	Thistledown	1207m	CLM 3U	5	Luis Raul Rivera	54kg	Fast	1:13.32	59.3 km/h	0.5L	5-1	$2.00f	28	$33,178	$19,907	1. Ironclad Alibi 2. Ohio Strong 3. Rollin My Way

Swing State (3) 1l97873646
Trainer: Ricardo Gonzalez()
Jockey: Luis Alberto Batista
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $252,373
Win / Place: 12% / 43%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: SUPER SAVER (USA)

Dam: SOUTH BAY COVE (CAN)

Dam's Sire: Fusaichi Pegasus

Rating

Stats

Career

39: 5-4-8

Distance

12: 3-2-1

Trk/Dst

6: 2-0-1

Track

19: 3-1-4

Season

3: 0-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

3rd Up

2: 0-0-1

4th Up

2: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

39: 5-4-8

Dirt

39: 5-4-8

Clockwise

1: 0-0-1

Anti-Clockwise

38: 5-4-7

Jockey Stats

Horse

11: 3-0-1

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1673m

Comments

Last start 6th of 8 at this track on February 12 over 1609m, 8 len behind Oklahoma Joe carrying 56kg at $6.40. The run before that got back early second last in a small field at this track on January 21 over 1609m, 6 len behind Ekati's Way with 56kg at $15.60. Others make more appeal.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 8	12/2/26	Mahoning Valley	1609m	CLM 3U	4	L A Batista	56kg	M	1:41.67	57.0 km/h	8.3L	1-3	$6.40	22	$36,947	$369	1. Oklahoma Joe 2. Need To Know Basis 3. Dark Vader
4th of 5	21/1/26	Mahoning Valley	1609m	ALLOW OCLM 3	5	L A Batista	56kg	SP	1:39.11	58.4 km/h	6.3L	5-5	$16	16	$58,744	$2,937	1. Ekati's Way 2. Silence 3. Shadowy
6th of 10	5/1/26	Mahoning Valley	1673m	ALLOW 3U	5	L A Batista	56kg	M	1:42.74	58.6 km/h	16.8L	3-6	$29	33	$38,714	$387	1. Sunset Town 2. Third City 3. Magic Mover
33 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 5	3/12/25	Mahoning Valley	1609m	ALLOW OCLM 3	3	L A Batista	56kg	M	1:40.21	57.8 km/h	2.5L	3-2	$15	35	$60,184	$4,513	1. Big Truck 2. Hidden Access 3. Mission Control, Swing State
35 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 7	29/10/25	Mahoning Valley	1207m	CLM 3U	5	L A Batista	56kg	Fast	1:11.50	60.8 km/h	16.6L	5-6	$32	8	$45,814	$458	1. Blazing Burroughs 2. It's Official 3. Reckless L J
8th of 9	21/10/25	Mahoning Valley	1609m	ALLOW 3U	6	Anthony Rodriguez	56kg	M	1:39.86	58.0 km/h	12.8L	3-7	$7.20	50	$39,422	$394	1. Dr Schuster 2. Law Of The Jungle 3. Full Spectrum
50 Day Freshen-Up

Wetzel (4) 6514463444
Trainer: Paul G Overholt()
Jockey: David J. Haldar
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $292,714
Win / Place: 17% / 48%

Jockey / Horse Combo

6 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: KLIMT (USA)

Dam: FEISTY TOMBOY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Unbridled's Song

Rating

Stats

Career

35: 6-6-5

Distance

12: 2-0-1

Trk/Dst

6: 0-0-0

Track

13: 2-1-1

Season

2: 0-0-0

1st Up

4: 0-4-0

2nd Up

4: 2-0-0

3rd Up

4: 1-0-0

4th Up

3: 2-0-1

Non-Metro

35: 6-6-5

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

34: 6-6-5

Fast

1: 0-0-0

Clockwise

4: 1-1-0

Anti-Clockwise

31: 5-5-5

Jockey Stats

Horse

5: 2-1-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1609m

Comments

Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 8 at this track on February 12 over 1609m, 6 len behind Oklahoma Joe with 56kg at $9. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at this track on January 13 over 1609m, 2 len behind Dark Vader carrying 56kg at $6.50. Can turn things around.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 8	12/2/26	Mahoning Valley	1609m	CLM 3U	3	Deshawn L Parker	56kg	M	1:41.67	57.0 km/h	5.8L	6-2	$9.00	30	$36,947	$1,847	1. Oklahoma Joe 2. Need To Know Basis 3. Dark Vader
4th of 7	13/1/26	Mahoning Valley	1609m	CLM 3U	6	Deshawn L Parker	56kg	M	1:40.36	57.7 km/h	2.0L	2-3	$6.50	25	$36,323	$1,816	1. Dark Vader 2. Raven Moon 3. Gone In A Flash
4th of 7	19/12/25	Mahoning Valley	1207m	CLM 3U	3	Jose A Bracho	56kg	M	1:13.24	59.3 km/h	5.9L	7-6	$13	15	$39,663	$1,983	1. Henry Mac 2. Color Bearer 3. Prosecutor
3rd of 7	4/12/25	Mahoning Valley	1207m	CLM 3U	2	Yan Aviles	56kg	M	1:14.06	58.7 km/h	0.8L	5-2	$2.90f	38	$37,213	$3,721	1. Dark Vader 2. The Pink Z 3. Wetzel
38 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 8	27/10/25	Mahoning Valley	1609m	CLM 3U	7	Yan Aviles	56kg	Fast	1:40.54	57.6 km/h	8.8L	4-6	$6.00	27	$39,422	$394	1. Sammy's Smile 2. Indian Fever 3. Relish The Ride
4th of 9	30/9/25	Thistledown	1207m	CLM 3U	9	Yan Aviles	55kg	Fast	1:11.38	60.9 km/h	2.1L	3-3	$3.10f	26	$32,722	$1,636	1. Corner Office 2. Prosecutor 3. May Mayhem

Carson N Spence (5) 1376686541
Trainer: Robert C Cline()
Jockey: Victor R. Fernandez
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $141,522
Win / Place: 16% / 36%

5 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: DYNAMIC RACER (USA)

Dam: SWEET ANGEL ROAN (USA)

Dam's Sire: Street Hero

Rating

Stats

Career

25: 4-1-4

Distance

8: 3-0-2

Trk/Dst

4: 2-0-1

Track

10: 2-0-1

Season

2: 1-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

3rd Up

2: 0-0-1

4th Up

2: 1-0-0

Non-Metro

25: 4-1-4

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

24: 4-1-4

Fast

1: 0-0-0

Clockwise

13: 2-1-3

Anti-Clockwise

12: 2-0-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

10: 2-0-1

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1609m

Comments

Recent form sound. Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; scored a big 3 len win at this track February 5 over 1609m defeating Oaks Honey carrying 56kg at $12.30. Before that 4th of 7 at this track on January 5 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Oaks Honey carrying 56kg at $14.90. Big chance again.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 7	5/2/26	Mahoning Valley	1609m	CLM 3U	7	Victor R Fernandez	56kg	M	1:40.30	57.8 km/h	3.3L	2-2	$12	31	$30,670	$18,402	1. Carson N Spence 2. Oaks Honey 3. Raven Moon
31 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 7	5/1/26	Mahoning Valley	1609m	CLM 3U	7	B Tapara	56kg	M	1:40.02	57.9 km/h	4.5L	5-5	$15	33	$26,158	$1,308	1. Oaks Honey 2. Mucho Primo 3. Orville B
33 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 8	3/12/25	Mahoning Valley	1207m	CLM 3U	8	B Tapara	56kg	M	1:13.61	59.0 km/h	3.5L	2-7	$38	36	$32,925	$658	1. Radio Silent 2. Tahlequah Joe 3. Orville B
36 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 7	28/10/25	Mahoning Valley	1207m	CLM 3U	7	Victor R Fernandez	56kg	Fast	1:13.17	59.4 km/h	12.8L	4-6	$22	18	$32,725	$327	1. Color Bearer 2. Red Chips 3. Radio Silent
8th of 9	10/10/25	Thistledown	1207m	CLM 3U	4	Victor R Fernandez	54kg	Fast	1:12.45	60.0 km/h	15.8L	3-6	$42	18	$33,333	$333	1. John Fitzgerald 2. Relish The Ride 3. Red Chips
6th of 6	22/9/25	Thistledown	1609m	ALLOW 3U	3	Victor R Fernandez	54kg	M	1:39.88	58.0 km/h	27.0L	4-6	$48	46	$61,315	$1,226	1. Full Spectrum 2. Romanian Prince 3. Blue Nomore
46 Day Freshen-Up

C V Dynamic (6) 6357754165
Trainer: Jabdiel Castillo()
Jockey: Alexander Chavez
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $173,869
Win / Place: 13% / 37%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: DYNAMIC RACER (USA)

Dam: VICTORY POOL (USA)

Dam's Sire: Victory Gallop

Rating

Stats

Career

29: 4-3-4

Distance

10: 2-0-2

Trk/Dst

7: 2-0-0

Track

17: 4-3-1

Season

4: 1-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

4th Up

2: 0-0-1

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

28: 4-3-4

Turf

2: 0-0-0

Dirt

27: 4-3-4

Fast

2: 0-0-0

Clockwise

8: 0-0-3

Anti-Clockwise

21: 4-3-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1609m - 1673m

Comments

Last start 5th of 7 at this track on February 20 over 1609m, 13 len behind Dr Ruben M with 56kg. The start before that 6th of 10 at this track on February 4 over 1673m, 11 len behind Deadpan with 56kg at $59.40. Genuine hope on best form.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 7	20/2/26	Mahoning Valley	1609m	ALLOW 3U	7	Alexander Chavez	56kg	M	1:41.04	57.3 km/h	13.8L	2-5	$1.00	16	$36,376	$1,091	1. Dr Ruben M 2. The Chalk 3. Dream Knight
6th of 10	4/2/26	Mahoning Valley	1673m	ALLOW 3U	2	German Terraza	56kg	M	1:44.00	57.9 km/h	11.3L	1-8	$59	14	$36,947	$369	1. Deadpan 2. The Doorman 3. Train And Trust
1st of 7	21/1/26	Mahoning Valley	1673m	CLM 3U	2	Alejandro Gomez	56kg	SP	1:45.37	57.2 km/h	3.5L	4-1	$2.20f	16	$27,504	$16,502	1. C V Dynamic 2. Cleveland Power 3. Indian Fever
4th of 6	5/1/26	Mahoning Valley	1609m	ALLOW 3U	5	Jose A Bracho	56kg	M	1:39.45	58.2 km/h	5.5L	1-5	$15	33	$54,111	$2,706	1. Blue Nomore 2. Paint The Town 3. Ovid
33 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 5	3/12/25	Mahoning Valley	1609m	ALLOW OCLM 3	4	Jose A Bracho	56kg	M	1:40.21	57.8 km/h	4.5L	1-5	$40	36	$60,184	$1,806	1. Big Truck 2. Hidden Access 3. Mission Control, Swing State
36 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 8	28/10/25	Mahoning Valley	1609m	ALLOW 3U	4	Gaddiel A Martinez	56kg	Fast	1:40.24	57.8 km/h	23.3L	2-7	$33	7	$55,099	$551	1. Ronnis Second Wind 2. Romanian Prince 3. Tempered Dream

Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked

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