17:43 mahoning-valley Monday 3rd November 2025

VALENTINE BUG (1) finished 3. 5 lengths back in sixth over 1m at Presque Isle Downs (Synthetic) last time out after a gutsy win the start prior. Sound record at this distance with three wins and six minor placings from 12 runs and should be hard to stop. COLONEL VARGO (6) showed good early dash last start and held on well to finish 8 lengths back in third over 7f at Laurel (Dirt). Won't find this as tough so he is likely to play a big role. OTIS OTIS OTIS (5) has been in the money at his last couple of runs, the latest when second over 6f at Thistledown (Dirt). Winning claims if at his peak. POPPY'S PRIDE (2) has been in good form, scoring three back at Thistledown (Dirt) then placing twice in a row, most recently when second over 6f at this track (Dirt). Suitably placed so anticipating another big run.