Mahoning ValleyTue, February 17, 2026

J J VALENTIN (5) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well last time at this track (Dirt), finishing fourth and only 2. 25 lengths from the winner at the end of 6f. Won't find this as tough so he is all set to build on that latest effort. QUARANTINO (2) finds it hard to win with just one success from 21 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when sixth over 6f at this track, beaten 3. 5 lengths. Ideally placed and is sure to play a pivotal role. INSANITY IT SEEMS (3) has been out of the placings in two runs since a break, the latest when seventh, beaten 9 lengths, over 5½f at Tampa Bay Downs (Dirt). Has further improvement to come and can find peak form this time. PARADE OF FEARS (7) had support when resuming last time out but never threatened when a disappointing ninth, beaten 6 lengths, over 6f at this track (Dirt). Has ability and shapes as a top-three chance.