Mahoning ValleyThu, February 22, 2024

STEP AHEAD (1) finished second last time out over 1m at this track (Dirt), making it seven career minor placings. Has been in the frame at both appearances at this venue. Among the leading players. LEAVENWORTH (4) is yet to break through in seven runs. Finished ninth at his last appearance over 6f at this track (Dirt) on February 12 after he was well back on straightening. Finds a suitable assignment this time and is a great chance to break through. RANSAM PAYNTER (7) finished out of the money two starts back then he got a long way back and was beaten 29 lengths when seventh over 1m at this track seven-and-a-half weeks ago. Taking on a better field but he is good enough to take this out. TWELVE MINUS ONE (2) was beaten 19 lengths into fifth in a 1m contest at this track seven-and-a-half weeks ago. Suitably placed so can turn things around.