16:15 mahoning-valley Thursday 12th March 2026

FACENDA (1) returned from a lay-off three-and-a-half weeks ago when he was beaten 16 lengths into tenth over 1m at Turfway Park. Strips fitter and can take care of this field. SLIGOTIME (2) broke his maiden four starts back and has not been far away since, most recently when beaten 4 lengths into third over 1m1/4f at this track (Dirt). Great chance to break through. STRENGTHNGUIDANCE (4) has been out of the winner's list for a long time, last start finishing eighth at Tampa Bay Downs (Dirt) over 1m1/4f. Tackling a more suitable race this time so he is set to turn things around. INTERVAL (3) is racing well without being able to break through, the latest effort a second over 6f at this track (Dirt) a week ago. Yet to break through at this trip but has recorded two minor placings so he cannot be underestimated.