Mahoning ValleyMon, January 15, 2024

NEWS BOX (4) finished out of the money two starts back then he got a long way back and was beaten 2.75 lengths when sixth over 5½f at this track two-and-a-half weeks ago. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. NICHOLAS JAMES (1) saluted at this track two runs ago. Decent effort last time out when third over 5½f at this track, beaten 0.8 lengths. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot make amends. HADDASSAH'S DEVIL (5) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest at this track over 1m. Likely to play a major role. MUTUAL CONFIDENCE (3) has put together back-to-back placings after scoring three back at Belterra Park (Dirt), most recently beaten half a length into second over 6f at this track (Dirt). Likely to be about the money again.