17:43 mahoning-valley Monday 10th November 2025

PICO PLAT (3) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 22 lengths when fourth in a 1m1/2f contest at Charles Town two-and-a-half weeks ago. Tackling a more suitable race this time so he is one of the main contenders. VALID CONNECTION (1) raced on the speed from the outset last start and finished third, beaten 2. 25 lengths, over 5½f at this track (Dirt). Ready to go a couple better. PREDECESSOR (2) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 6f at this track, beaten 5 lengths into fourth. Taking on a better field but he is good enough to turn the recent form around. BLAKELY'S BOY (5) was in a rearwards position on the turn last time out before finishing 22 lengths back in sixth over 6f at Hawthorne (Dirt). Looks to be in the right race to figure in the finish.