Mahoning ValleySat, January 25, 2025

Set Weights EET TRAVELS (4) is a four-year-old gelding who is having his first run for the Jason Dacosta yard. Hasn't raced since finishing ninth at Laurel (Turf) three-and-a-half months ago. Hasn't trialled publicly but is in a nice race. Should prove tough to beat. EPIC KNIGHT (3) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1m1/2f at Turfway Park, beaten 7 lengths into eighth. Finds a suitable assignment and can take this out. BREAKOUT STAR (7) has been kept fresh for this since a disappointing ninth last start over 6½f at Turfway Park (Synthetic) six-and-a-half weeks ago. Commendable record at this trip with a win and four minor placings and is one of the prime contenders. SAGE RUNNER (2) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well last time at this track (Dirt), finishing second and only 2.25 lengths from the winner at the end of 1m. Can build on that solid recent effort.