Mahoning ValleyThu, January 16, 2025

OAKEN (7) turned in a fine effort to win by 1.3 lengths at this track and distance last start to maintain his good form of late. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot repeat the dose. COWTOWN BOSS (2) pushed forward when resuming last time and boxed on to finish 5 lengths away in third over 6f at this track (Dirt). Should be prominent again from the low draw. Nicely placed to take this out. BUCKEYE RED (8) showed early speed from an outside draw and held a forward position before fading to finish fourth, beaten 2.25 lengths, last start over 5½f at this track (Dirt). Must be included among the main hopes. VISUAL MISSION (3) was below best form latest when a 10 length sixth over 1m at this track (Dirt). Previous form sound and rates among the chances.