Mahoning ValleySat, December 20, 2025

CAPTIVATED DRAMA (5) showed good pace over 6f at Mountaineer Park (Dirt) last time and went on to score by one length. Going up a level this time but he is good enough to play a major role. FIVEFIVE SIX CHAMP (3) was handy on straightening and went on to finish second last start over 6f at Mountaineer Park (Dirt), beaten 0. 8 lengths as favourite. Must raise the bar but a win is not out of the question. ATKINS (4) could only manage fourth two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1m at this track, beaten only 0. 8 lengths after being prominent at the bend. Alexander Chavez gets the best out of this five-year-old gelding. Likely improver with strong prospects. DROPKICK MURPHY (6) showed good early speed and led throughout to score by 1. 3 lengths last start over 4½f at Mountaineer Park (Dirt). Y Yaranga has been the pilot at his last two wins. Among the top-three hopes.