Charles TownSat, February 14, 2026

PAY ZONE (3) was comfortably accounted for when seventh last time out over 6f at Mahoning Valley, beaten 16 lengths. That followed a win at Mahoning Valley at the previous outing. The engagement of Arnaldo Bocachica is noteworthy. Nicely placed to take this out. YORK TAVERN (1) was having his first run for the Javier Contreras stable last start when he made steady ground to run into third over 4½f at this track (Dirt) at the first run back from a lay-off. Expected to run well again. MACRON (5) is a eight-year-old gelding who is having his first run for the Michael E Jones Jnr stable. Hasn't raced since finishing sixth at Keeneland (Dirt) four months ago. Not seen at the trials but looks well placed. Expected to be in the finish. MOTSKARI (4) was last at the races when he finished sixth over 1m1/2f at this track (Dirt) on August 1. Makes plenty of appeal.