Free Picks For Mahoning Valley - 3/8/21

Race 1 at Mahoning Valley on Monday is a six-furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $10,500 and a field of 11. 1 Storm Risk has victories at five furlongs and one mile, was a winner when last out in February, and looks for a double today. 2 Side Car has victories at both five and six furlongs, was well back when last seen in February but was a winner prior to that. 5 Cazman has two victories at six furlongs, finished second last time out, and arrives in excellent form. 2 Side Car to win, Exacta 2-1

Race 2 at Mahoning Park on Monday is a six-furlong maiden special weight for three year-olds and up with the First of $27,500 and field of 6. 1 Deniro’sRunForFun has placed in one of five outings, was fourth when last seen in February and finishes in the mix today. 2 WellOiledCat has placed in one of 23 starts, was far off the pace when last out in February but cannot be dismissed yet. 6 Perfect Illusion has placed six times across 19 starts, finished seventh last time out, but has a talented rider onboard and cannot be overlooked. 2 WellOiledCat to win, Exacta 2-1

Race 3 at Mahoning Valley on Monday is a six-furlong maiden special weight 3 year olds with a purse of $20,000 and field of 11. 2 Only One Way Back has placed three times in seven starts, finished second last time out, and looks to go one better today. 5 Kulp has placed in one of three outings, was well back when last seen in February but cannot be overlooked amongst this group. 12 Royal Dragoon debuts from this venue today, workouts have been very strong leading up to this race and must be given consideration. 5 Kulp to win, Exacta 5-12

Race 4 at Mahoning Valley on Monday is a 1-mile claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $18,100 and a field of 6. 3 Jedi Temple has three victories in races of up to one mile, was second when last seen in February and holds solid claims today. 6 Mobil At Last has four victories in races of up to one mile, was far off the pace when last seen, but on prior performance cannot be overlooked. 7 Kandy Charge has three victories in races of up to one mile, was 4th last time out, jockey selection is a big plus and cannot be dismissed. 3 Jedi Temple to win, Exacta 3-6

Race 5 at Mahoning Valley on Monday is a six-furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $11,800 and field of 10. 1 South Beach Girl has four victories in races of up to 5 furlongs, finished second when last out in February and on these terms is hard to deny today. 2 Kitty Express has three victories in races of up to one mile, was third when last seen in February and has a talented jockey on board. 4 Mayan Queen has three victories at one mile, was a winner last time out and is riding a three-race winning streak. 4 Mayan Queen to win, Exacta 4-1

Race 6 at Mahoning Valley on Monday is a 1-mile starter allowance for three year olds and up with a purse of $14,000 and field of 8. 2 Stay Home has 10 victories in races of up to one mile, was second when last seen in February and looks to go one better today. 4 Maximizer has six victories in races of up to one mile, was a winner last time out in February and on form merits consideration. 8 Waldorf has seven wins in races of up to one mile, was a winner when last out in February, debuts for a new stable today and on these terms must be respected. 8 Waldorf to win, Exacta 8-2

Race 7 on Monday at Mahoning Valley is a six-furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $13,500 and field of 9. 2 Ma Kettle has victories at both six furlongs and one mile, was 3rd when last seen in February and finishes amongst the leaders. 5 Carmen Ohio has victories at both five and six furlongs was a winner when last out in February, and looks for a double today. Misty Moonlight has two victories at six furlongs, finished second last time out, and on these terms is hard to overlook today. 8 Misty Moonlight to win, Exacta 8-5

The eighth and final race on Monday at Mahoning Valley is a six-furlong maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $8,600 and field of 10. 1 Cornetta’s Choice has placed one time across 12 outings, finished fourth when last seen in January, debuts from a new stable and cannot be dismissed. 3 Glitter Girl has placed in two of 11 starts, was second when last out and cannot be overlooked. 4 Striking Red has placed in one of eight starts, finished second last time out has a talented jockey on board and must be respected. 4 Striking Red to win, Exacta 4-1