00:31 Mahoning Valley (USA) 12 Dec 2025
Race 8 - Allowance
3YO plus
Winner $16,317 - 7 run
good Dirt (Dirt)
Consistent performer, regularly in the mix in recent races at this distance. Major player, will be involved in the finish.
Consistent performer, regularly in the mix in recent races at this distance. Major player, will be involved in the finish.
Solid late runs, but has struggled to get close at this level. Likely to find a few too strong in the closing stages.
Solid late runs, but has struggled to get close at this level. Likely to find a few too strong in the closing stages.
Rallied well last out; improved form could see a surprise finish. Live longshot with a good chance to out-run expectations.
Rallied well last out; improved form could see a surprise finish. Live longshot with a good chance to out-run expectations.
Back-to-back strong performances and a key recent winner. Strong threat, must be included among top chances.
Back-to-back strong performances and a key recent winner. Strong threat, must be included among top chances.
Recent tries over this trip just off the principals, needs a step up. Likely to challenge for the lower end of the places.
Recent tries over this trip just off the principals, needs a step up. Likely to challenge for the lower end of the places.
Game effort last run but often caught late against similar fields. More minor honours than victory, needs everything to fall right.
Game effort last run but often caught late against similar fields. More minor honours than victory, needs everything to fall right.
Reliable finish and has shown good form for trainer Brown. Solid contender, should have a say late on.
Reliable finish and has shown good form for trainer Brown. Solid contender, should have a say late on.
Hasn’t hit form in recent starts, struggle for impact expected. Outsider with little current evidence for improvement.
Hasn’t hit form in recent starts, struggle for impact expected. Outsider with little current evidence for improvement.
Latest form is excellent and trip ideal for this speedy individual. The one to beat if repeating recent efforts.
Latest form is excellent and trip ideal for this speedy individual. The one to beat if repeating recent efforts.
Verdict
This mile contest for a $25,900 purse lines up several proven performers and some hopeful longshots. RUNNINGFORJOY brings the best current profile and should be right in contention throughout, with THIRD CITY carrying strong momentum. ROMANIAN PRINCE consistently knocks at the door while RONNIS SECOND WIND cannot be ignored. LOOK TO THE CROSS shapes up as a longshot worth watching if recent improvement is confirmed.