20:03 mahoning-valley Monday 15th December 2025

CAPTIVATED DRAMA (5) finished third two runs back at Keeneland (Dirt) then improved last time out to score by one length over 6f at Mountaineer Park (Dirt). Erik Barbaran scored on him last time and retains the ride. Steps up a level but he is up to the task. FIVEFIVE SIX CHAMP (3) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid second at Mountaineer Park (Dirt) over 6f after being prominent from the outset. Has the pace to be thereabouts from the outset. Meeting a deeper field this time but he has the ability to mix it with them. ATKINS (4) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 0. 8 lengths from the winner in second over 1m at this track after being prominent at the bend. The engagement of Alexander Chavez is a positive move. Likely improver with strong prospects. DROPKICK MURPHY (6) pushed forward and was a determined winner by 1. 3 lengths over 4½f at Mountaineer Park (Dirt) last time out. Y Yaranga who has scored on him two times retains the mount. Must be respected.