Mahoning ValleyWed, February 21, 2024

SMOOCHER (6) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start when he settled well back over 1m at this track, beaten 20 lengths into sixth. Has a solid record at this course and distance, including a win and two minor placings. Worth noting Erik Barbaran goes aboard. This doesn't look as hard so he is set to turn things around. RED HOT POWER (4) raced on the speed from the outset last start and finished third, beaten 5.5 lengths, over 6f at this track (Dirt). Likely improver with winning claims. GOOD MUSIC (5) was comfortably accounted for when eighth last time out over 6f at this track, beaten 13 lengths. That followed a win at this track at the previous outing. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time. ANIMO ROBERTO (3) was beaten 21 lengths into seventh over 1m at this track at his latest appearance. Better than recent efforts suggest.