Mahoning ValleyWed, January 14, 2026

PAY ZONE (4) made it back-to-back wins when successful last start over 6f at this track (Dirt), getting home by 2. 25 lengths. Taking on a better field but he is up to the task. EDDIE M (7) is a eight-time winner who has been racing in great heart, scoring by 1. 5 lengths last time out over 1m at this track. Races well here and is right in contention. BAXLEY (6) is a promising type who hasn't raced since finishing 3. 5 lengths away in sixth over 1m1f at Listed level at Hawthorne (Turf) on October 6 2024. Has never missed the frame when fresh from a lay-off in two starts. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. One to consider. FIVEFIVE SIX CHAMP (3) did a great job to score by 3 lengths over this course and distance last start to maintain his good form of late. This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is one of the chief contenders.