Mahoning ValleyMon, December 29, 2025

POWERFUL PHIL (1) improved sharply on his eighth two starts back at this track (Dirt) with success over 6f at this track (Dirt) two-and-a-half weeks ago, getting home by 4 lengths after being in the firing line on the corner. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat again in this suitable race. GOTTOMAKEITHAPPEN (7) made progress last time out, finishing 4 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 6f at this track after being in the firing line on the turn. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. HITE (4) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start when he got a long way back over 6f at this track, beaten 20 lengths into seventh. Becerra Fernando Salazar gets the best out of this six-year-old entire. Finds a nice race and can find winning form. HARTSTEIN (2) was below his best last time, finishing eighth and beaten 36 lengths over 1m at this track (Dirt). Has his share of ability and can do a lot better.