Mahoning Valley Race 1

Maiden Special Weight

Stake: $40,211

SECRET JOURNEY (6) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1609m at this track, beaten 2.25 lengths after being in the firing line on the turn. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. CAESAREA (5) is yet to break through in five runs. Finished fifth at his last appearance over 1207m at this track (Dirt) on December 4. Among the top chances in what looks a most suitable race. LORD BARANOF (2) was always well out of his ground when 18 lengths from the winner in tenth over 1710m at Turfway Park last start, a less impressive effort than his first-up sixth at Turfway Park the run before. Finds the right race this time and can turn things around. MITOCHONDRIA (3) made his debut last start and was just fair in finishing sixth at this track (Dirt) over 1207m, beaten 9 lengths. Can improve and is a top-three chance.

Distance: 1609m
Track: Good
Weather: light-snow
Surface: Dirt
Class: MDN

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El Adivino (1) 4x7779547
Trainer: Christi Flores()
Jockey: Alejandro Gomez
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $4,322
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

4 yo Dark Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: TOURIST (USA)

Dam: SEA SWIFT (IRE)

Dam's Sire: High Chaparral

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Turf

2: 0-0-0

Synthetic

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

5: 0-0-0

Fast

2: 0-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

8: 0-0-0

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1006m - 1673m

Comments

Returns from a 57-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 8 at this track on December 8 over 1207m, 22 len behind Ghostagain carrying 56.5kg at $63.60. The race before that second last in a small field at this track on November 10 over 1609m, 8 len behind Valid Connection carrying 56kg at $42.70. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
7th of 8	8/12/25	Mahoning Valley	1207m	MDN CLM 3U	6	Yan Aviles	56.5kg	Fast	1:13.61	59.0 km/h	22.0L	6-8	$64	28	$18,653	$187	1. Ghostagain 2. Game Maker 3. Bozaano
4th of 5	10/11/25	Mahoning Valley	1609m	MDN CLM 3U	3	Angel I Diaz	56kg	M	1:43.77	55.8 km/h	8.0L	2-4	$43	21	$21,606	$1,080	1. Valid Connection 2. Maravich 3. Blakely's Boy
5th of 6	20/10/25	Mountaineer Park	1207m	MDN CLM 3U	5	Angel I Diaz	55kg	Good	1:11.38	60.9 km/h	14.5L	5-5	$50	26	$14,125	$283	1. Edifice 2. El Kozan 3. Flashover
9th of 9	24/9/25	Presque Isle Downs	1673m	MDN CLM 3U	2	Addiel J Ayala	55kg	Fast	1:42.33	58.9 km/h	21.1L	7-9	$20	21	$28,379	$443	1. Grand Morning 2. Library 3. Dominator C
7th of 10	3/9/25	Mountaineer Park	1609m	MDN CLM 3U	8	Ricardo Barrios	55kg	FM	1:37.07	59.7 km/h	6.8L	8-7	$53	23	$26,606	$266	1. Frozen Four 2. Snowstorm 3. Could Do
7th of 9	11/8/25	Mountaineer Park	1006m	MDN 3U	1	C Oliveros	54.5kg	FM	0:57.40	63.1 km/h	9.4L	5-7	$57	15	$29,674	$297	1. Hotline Blink 2. Fuoco 3. Mi Marquesa

Lord Baranof (2) 2234x60
Trainer: Robert L Inman()
Jockey: Bailey Weatherly
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $75,928
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: GOLDENCENTS (USA)

Dam: TIZ A LEGACY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Tiznow

Rating

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Career

6: 0-2-1

Distance

2: 0-1-1

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-1

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Synthetic

2: 0-0-0

Dirt

4: 0-2-1

Anti-Clockwise

6: 0-2-1

Jockey Stats

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1308m - 1710m

Comments

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Freshened for 47 days. Resuming 6th of 11 at Turfway Park on December 3 over 1308m, 5 len behind Galantini with 55.5kg at $7.60. Second-up second last of 11 at Turfway Park on December 18 over 1710m, 18 len behind Clear The Beach carrying 55kg at $93.07. Expected to perform well.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
10th of 11	18/12/25	Turfway Park	1710m	MDN 3U	8	J Mckee	55kg	Fast	1:43.89	59.3 km/h	18.1L	7-10	$93	15	$177,641	$1,313	1. Clear The Beach 2. Sumood 3. Marshal
6th of 11	3/12/25	Turfway Park	1308m	MDN CLM 3U	9	R Mojica Jr	55.5kg	Fast	1:17.23	61.0 km/h	4.9L	8-8	$7.60	312	$66,083	$682	1. Galantini 2. Frosty Beer 3. Love In Lights
312 Day Spell
4th of 11	25/1/25	Oaklawn Park	1710m	MDN 3	4	Francisco Arrieta	54.5kg	Fast	1:46.17	58.0 km/h	10.3L	2-4	$28	21	$205,806	$10,290	1. Rapture 2. Ripped 3. Fever Night
3rd of 8	4/1/25	Oaklawn Park	1609m	MDN 3	5	Francisco Arrieta	54.5kg	Fast	1:40.20	57.8 km/h	4.5L	3-5	$15	57	$205,806	$20,581	1. Chief Liam 2. Crisis Manager 3. Lord Baranof
57 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 8	8/11/24	Churchill Downs	1609m	MDN CLM 2	2	Luis Saez	54kg	Fast	1:37.78	59.2 km/h	2.8L	1-2	$1.75f	47	$88,281	$20,305	1. Rock Solo 2. Lord Baranof 3. Consecrated
47 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 8	22/9/24	Churchill Downs	1710m	MDN CLM 2	4	Luis Saez	54kg	Fast	1:45.29	58.5 km/h	1.8L	1-1	$4.73	-	$98,941	$22,757	1. Righteous Star 2. Lord Baranof 3. Capo Luca

Mitochondria (3) 6
Trainer: Anthony Stephen()
Jockey: Santiago Gonzalez
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $421
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

4 yo Bay Horse

Sire: MEDAGLIA D'ORO (USA)

Dam: FOXY DANSEUR (USA)

Dam's Sire: Mr. Greeley

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1st Up

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m

Gear Changes

steel shoes first time, surgical shoes.

Comments

At debut, 6th of 8 at this track on January 2 over 1207m, 9 len behind Gallant Groom with 57kg at $5.40. Sure to kick on with that run under the belt.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 8	2/1/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	MDN 3U	7	Santiago Gonzalez	57kg	Good	1:11.86	60.5 km/h	9.8L	3-5	$5.40	-	$42,135	$421	1. Gallant Groom 2. Suzie Q's Sister 3. Just Call Rip

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Distance

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Barrier

Jockey

Weight

Cond.

Race Time

Avg. Speed

Margin

800/400

Days

Prize

Prize Won

Result

6th of 8

2/1/26

Mahoning Valley

1207m

MDN 3U

Santiago Gonzalez

57kg

Good

1:11.86

60.5 km/h

9.8L

3-5

$5.40

$42,135

$421

1. Gallant Groom

2. Suzie Q's Sister

3. Just Call Rip

Just Call Rip (4) 5x3
Trainer: Eric R Reed()
Jockey: Charle Oliveros
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $7,054
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: GORMLEY (USA)

Dam: VILAO (USA)

Dam's Sire: Grave Digger

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2: 0-0-1

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Dirt

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1308m

Comments

Third race start. First start 5th of 7 at Keeneland on October 9 over 1308m, 14 len behind Coffee Talk carrying 55kg at $33.76. Returned from break 3rd of 8 at this track on January 2 over 1207m, 8 len behind Gallant Groom carrying 57kg at $3.20. One of the top chances.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 8	2/1/26	Mahoning Valley	1207m	MDN 3U	6	C Oliveros	57kg	Good	1:11.86	60.5 km/h	8.5L	5-6	$3.20	85	$42,135	$4,213	1. Gallant Groom 2. Suzie Q's Sister 3. Just Call Rip
85 Day Spell
5th of 7	9/10/25	Keeneland	1308m	MDN CLM 3U	4	Walter A Rodriguez	55kg	Fast	1:16.89	61.2 km/h	14.4L	6-5	$34	-	$97,108	$2,841	1. Coffee Talk 2. Don't Ghost Me 3. Alias

Caesarea (5) 433x45
Trainer: Eric R Reed()
Jockey: David Haldar
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $15,028
Win / Place: 0% / 40%

4 yo Chestnut Horse

Sire: TEXAS RYANO (USA)

Dam: TWINKLE TOES (USA)

Dam's Sire: Awesome Again

Rating

Stats

Career

5: 0-0-2

Track

3: 0-0-1

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

3rd Up

1: 0-0-1

Dirt

5: 0-0-2

Anti-Clockwise

5: 0-0-2

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m

Comments

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Comes off a 61 day let-up. Resuming 4th of 9 at Mountaineer Park on November 3 over 1207m, 10 len behind Frame Up carrying 55kg at $6.50. Second-up 5th of 8 at this track on December 4 over 1207m, 6 len behind Fracture with 56.5kg at $10.60. Forward showing expected.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 8	4/12/25	Mahoning Valley	1207m	MDN 3U	6	C Oliveros	56.5kg	M	1:13.28	59.3 km/h	6.5L	5-5	$11	31	$43,167	$863	1. Fracture 2. Docs Legend 3. Suzie Q's Sister
31 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 9	3/11/25	Mountaineer Park	1207m	MDN 3U	9	C Oliveros	55kg	Fast	1:11.45	60.8 km/h	10.3L	4-4	$6.50	194	$30,107	$1,506	1. Frame Up 2. Frosty Beer 3. Gunner
194 Day Spell
3rd of 8	23/4/25	Indiana Downs	1207m	MDN 3U	8	J Mckee	54.5kg	Fast	1:10.89	61.3 km/h	4.3L	8-7	$20	27	$59,297	$5,930	1. He's Elusive 2. Fly J's Funtastic 3. Caesarea
3rd of 5	27/3/25	Mahoning Valley	1207m	MDN 3U	3	B Tapara	53.5kg	Fast	1:14.58	58.3 km/h	5.0L	3-3	$5.30	26	$44,672	$4,467	1. Jedi's Way 2. How'ya Getting On 3. Caesarea
4th of 7	1/3/25	Mahoning Valley	1207m	MDN 3U	2	B Tapara	53.5kg	M	1:15.84	57.3 km/h	3.3L	6-6	$8.20	-	$45,246	$2,262	1. Red In Front 2. Galpin Sunday 3. Divine Empire

Secret Journey (6) 4x532542
Trainer: Carl O'callahan()
Jockey: Rocco Bowen
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $38,580
Win / Place: 0% / 42%

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: SKY KINGDOM (USA)

Dam: SUNNY MORNING (USA)

Dam's Sire: Tale Of The Cat

100

Rating

Stats

Career

7: 0-2-1

Distance

2: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-1-0

Track

1: 0-1-0

Season

1: 0-1-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

7: 0-2-1

Anti-Clockwise

7: 0-2-1

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Horse

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Trainer

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1609m

Comments

Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 7 at this track on January 5 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Red Royalty with 57kg at $7.10. The start before that 4th in a small field at Laurel on December 5 over 1609m, 22 len behind Handsintheair carrying 55kg at $37.50. Genuine contender.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 7	5/1/26	Mahoning Valley	1609m	MDN FM 3U	6	Rocco Bowen	57kg	SP	1:39.96	57.9 km/h	2.3L	1-1	$7.10	31	$42,135	$8,427	1. Red Royalty 2. Secret Journey 3. Ides Of Demarch
31 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 6	5/12/25	Laurel Park	1609m	MDN FM 3U	2	Yan Rodriguez	55kg	Good	1:41.34	57.2 km/h	22.5L	5-4	$38	15	$93,511	$4,175	1. Handsintheair 2. Cross Of Valor 3. Chilly Girl
5th of 9	20/11/25	Penn National	1207m	MDN FM 3U	2	D Cora	56.5kg	Fast	1:11.66	60.6 km/h	8.3L	7-4	$22	28	$60,213	$1,806	1. Caitlin The Great 2. Humoresque 3. Peacefulezfeeling
2nd of 6	23/10/25	Penn National	1207m	MDN FM 3U	1	D Cora	56.5kg	Fast	1:11.20	61.0 km/h	1.8L	4-2	$9.20	49	$60,030	$12,006	1. Tap Dancin Cowgirl 2. Secret Journey 3. Chillow
49 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 5	4/9/25	Penn National	1207m	MDN FM 3U	5	Anthony Salgado	56.5kg	Fast	1:12.77	59.7 km/h	13.0L	3-3	$23	29	$60,306	$6,634	1. Maidstone 2. She's Spicy Now 3. Secret Journey
5th of 6	6/8/25	Penn National	1207m	MDN FM 3U	1	A R Rodriguez	56.5kg	M	1:13.26	59.3 km/h	10.0L	3-5	$11	75	$61,147	$1,834	1. Wicklow Pooka 2. She's Spicy Now 3. Peacefulezfeeling
75 Day Spell

Maravich (7) 6x55536623
Trainer: Emily Szczepanski(USA)
Jockey: Yuri Yaranga
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $18,545
Win / Place: 0% / 21%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: INTO MISCHIEF (USA)

Dam: JENNIFER'S DREAM (USA)

Dam's Sire: Medaglia D'oro

100

Rating

Stats

Career

14: 0-1-2

Distance

6: 0-1-2

Trk/Dst

2: 0-1-1

Track

3: 0-1-1

1st Up

5: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-1

Synthetic

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

13: 0-1-2

Anti-Clockwise

14: 0-1-2

Jockey Stats

Horse

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Trainer

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1609m

Comments

Returns from a 45-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at this track on December 20 over 1609m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Sligotime carrying 57kg at $6.40. The race before that 2nd in a small field at this track on November 10 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Valid Connection with 57kg at $7.70. Will be tested.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 6	20/12/25	Mahoning Valley	1609m	MDN CLM 3U	5	Yan Aviles	57kg	Heavy	1:39.20	58.4 km/h	11.5L	1-3	$6.40	40	$21,672	$2,167	1. Sligotime 2. Briarcliff 3. Maravich
40 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 5	10/11/25	Mahoning Valley	1609m	MDN CLM 3U	5	Yan Aviles	57kg	M	1:43.77	55.8 km/h	1.8L	1-2	$7.70	11	$21,606	$4,321	1. Valid Connection 2. Maravich 3. Blakely's Boy
6th of 7	30/10/25	Mahoning Valley	1207m	MDN CLM 3U	1	Yan Aviles	57kg	SP	1:14.09	58.6 km/h	5.8L	7-7	$24	15	$18,539	$186	1. Interval 2. Game Maker 3. First Act
6th of 6	15/10/25	Thistledown	1609m	ALLOW 3U	6	Angel I Diaz	54kg	Fast	1:41.06	57.3 km/h	24.3L	3-6	$53	19	$49,437	$988	1. Big Lucky 2. Biscotti 3. Bolt's Treasure
3rd of 5	26/9/25	Thistledown	1609m	MDN CLM 3U	4	Anthony Rodriguez	56kg	Fast	1:40.85	57.4 km/h	12.3L	5-3	$19	17	$26,606	$2,661	1. Big Lucky 2. Daytona Gold 3. Maravich
5th of 5	9/9/25	Thistledown	1609m	MDN 3U	2	Joam S Toledo	56kg	Fast	1:39.63	58.1 km/h	21.0L	4-5	$42	13	$46,826	$1,405	1. It's Last Call 2. Bolt's Treasure 3. Mess Hall

Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked

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