20:31 mahoning-valley Wednesday 17th December 2025

MIDNIGHT WARSHIP (7) comes here off a break of five months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a lay-off last prep over 6f at Thistledown. One of the genuine hopes in the race. ILIKETHAT (4) resumes. After closing off last campaign with four consecutive wins, the latest over 6f at Thistledown on August 6. Form here at this journey is very good with two wins from four runs. Expected to be in the finish. DARK VADER (3) did a great job to score by half a length over this course and distance last start to maintain his good form of late. Worth noting Jose A Bracho goes aboard. No reason he cannot salute again. SPIRIT OF AKRON (1) built on a nice second two starts back at this track (Dirt) with success as favourite over 6f at this track (Dirt) four weeks ago, getting home by 2. 25 lengths. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race.