Mahoning ValleyMon, April 01, 2024

MACHISTO (5) was only 0.3 lengths from the winner in second last time out in a small field over 6½f at Charles Town (Dirt). Yet to break through this time in but hasn't been far away, with three placings to his name. Leading contender. C C'S CLEAR CREEK (4) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start when he was never in contention over 1m at this track, beaten 12 lengths into fifth. This doesn't look as hard so he is a major player. ELEGGUA (2) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start when he settled well back over 5½f at this track, beaten 11 lengths into sixth. Taking on a better field but he is capable of running a bold race. HOW U DOIN (3) has been kept fresh for this since a disappointing fifth last start over 1m1/2f at Laurel (Dirt) five-and-a-half weeks ago. Worth including.