18:35 mahoning-valley Thursday 12th March 2026

COLONEL VARGO (2) is a distance specialist who was in contention on the bend and progressed nicely last start to finish a close second over 6f at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. THUNDERIAN (5) scored in a at this track (Dirt) but was below his best last time when fifth over 6f at this track (Dirt). Has the talent to produce a better result. MAJOR TOM (1) last appeared on December 30 when a good fourth over 6f at Turf Paradise (Dirt), beaten 2 lengths. Looks a strong top-three prospect. JOHN'S ROCK (4) is a genuine type with 11 minor placings from 17 starts this prep. Turned in another good performance at his most recent run when third over 6f at this track (Dirt). Must be included in this sort of form.