20:03 mahoning-valley Friday 2nd January 2026

BOOTSY'S MERLOT (1) made it three victories in a row last start when she easily accounted for her rivals over 1m at this track (Dirt) three weeks ago. Meets a stronger field but she is worth serious consideration. LITTLE MISS MUNNY (3) travelled in a rearwards position then made some inroads and finished 5 lengths away in fourth last time out over 6f at this track four weeks ago. Steps up in distance. Has good early toe so she should be handy in the run. Leading contender. DERBY DAY KISS (5) has been racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid third at this track (Dirt) over 6f. Well placed and should be in the finish again. LATE NITE LIZZIE (4) missed the placings two runs back then didn't do any better last start when 13 lengths away in fifth over 6f at this track. Erik Barbaran gets the best out of this four-year-old filly. Suitably placed so can turn things around.