Mahoning ValleyThu, January 22, 2026

THIS TIME (5) was out of the money when resuming from a lay-off last start over 5½f at Fairgrounds, beaten 3. 5 lengths. Faces an easier assignment so he can make amends. DETERRENT (4) didn't make an impact at his last run before going for a lay-off on November 15, finishing fourth and beaten 13 lengths over 7f at Laurel (Dirt). Capable of playing a major role. LAST MINUTE MIKEY (3) comes here off a last-start sixth, beaten 6 lengths, over 6f at this track. Has sound form here including a win and two minor placings from five starts. Ticks all the right boxes. PROFESSOR NICK (2) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago but couldn't follow that up last time out when fifth over 6f at this track, beaten 5. 5 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time.