Mahoning ValleyTue, December 26, 2023

SUDDEN SHIFT (5) has strung together a couple of wins at this circuit, the latest on December 6 over 1m when he scored by 0.3 lengths. Winning rider Erik Barbaran retains the mount. Steps up a level but he is capable of running another bold race. FRANCO (8) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 0.8 lengths from the winner in third over 1m1/4f at this track. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. SMASH (9) improved last time out, finishing half a length from the winner in second at the end of 1m1/4f at this track after being in the firing line on the turn. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. KERANOS (1) has switched yards since scoring by 0.8 lengths at this track over 6f on December 4.