17:11 mahoning-valley Wednesday 18th March 2026

MARMARA (3) looks close to a win, finishing in the placings at her last couple of runs including a third most recently over 1m at this track (Dirt) when beaten 1. 75 lengths. Should be poised just off the lead. Will prove tough to beat. STAR ELLA (1) finished out of the money two starts back then she settled well back and was beaten 12 lengths when eighth in a 6f contest at this track three-and-a-half weeks ago. The engagement of Luis Raul Rivera is a positive move. Has the ability to produce a better result. FAIR TRADE (5) doesn't win out of turn, scoring just two times from 20 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when fourth over 4½f at Charles Town, beaten 12 lengths. Finds a more suitable contest and can take this out. PEARL MAGIC (4) scored in a at this track (Dirt) but was below her best last time when sixth over 6f at this track (Dirt). Finds a nice race and can make amends.