19:59 mahoning-valley Tuesday 21st October 2025

HOLIDAYS ARMY BRAT (6) built on a nice second two starts back at Thistledown (Dirt) with success as favourite over 5½f at Thistledown (Dirt) three weeks ago, getting home by one length. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. ILLUMINATE (4) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid third at Thistledown (Dirt) over 1m. Finds a suitable race and can figure in the finish. SMALL TOWN GOSSIP (8) returned from a lay-off last start with a strong win by 2. 5 lengths over 6f at Thistledown (Dirt). Will be better for that latest run and is among the leading chances. JEMEL (7) had been in sound form but last start she was safely held when seventh over 5½f at Thistledown (Dirt). Senior rider goes aboard. So a top-three finish is on the radar.