Mahoning Valley kicks off the week with a loaded eight-race card, and we’re coming in hot with fast-track energy and a full slate of contenders ready to fire. From sharp allowance runners to wide-open claiming fields, today’s lineup is packed with chances to crush the board early and often. Let’s dive in and get those winning tickets started!

🏇 Mahoning Valley Selections – November 17, 2025

Race 1 – 6 Furlongs | Claiming $4,000

• 3 – Vitaemi (5/2)
  Jockey: A. I. Diaz – Trainer: I. Calderon
• 5 – Miss Shady (2/1)
  Jockey: J. A. Bracho – Trainer: S. G. Trevino
• 1 – Oaxaca (3/1)
  Jockey: C. Keiser – Trainer: J. Skerrett

• Bonus Pick: 4 – Blazing Zenna (10/1)
  Jockey: L. A. Batista – Trainer: J. P. Mahan

Race 2 – 6 Furlongs | Allowance (Statebred)

• 4 – Candlelight Hours (3/1)
  Jockey: F. Salazar Becerra – Trainer: J. R. Jackson
• 3 – City Scene (5/2)
  Jockey: T. D. Houghton – Trainer: J. R. Jackson
• 1 – Practicallyelusive (4/1)
  Jockey: C. Keiser – Trainer: D. Wolochuk

• Bonus Pick: 2 – Minestress (3/1)
  Jockey: L. R. Rivera – Trainer: J. A. Radosevich

Race 3 – 1 Mile | Claiming $7,500

• 7 – Cocktails At Noon (9/2)
  Jockey: T. D. Houghton – Trainer: R. Bailey
• 6 – Action Man (6/1)
  Jockey: F. Salazar Becerra – Trainer: J. DaCosta
• 3 – Citizen (7/2)
  Jockey: L. A. Batista – Trainer: C. Sweeting

• Bonus Pick: 1 – Third City (3/1)
  Jockey: Y. Aviles – Trainer: J. A. Pappada

Race 4 – 6 Furlongs | Allowance

• 4 – Minister for Magic (6/1)
  Jockey: E. Barbaran – Trainer: S. Meyers
• 3 – Trigger Point (5/4)
  Jockey: L. A. Batista – Trainer: J. P. Bernardini
• 1 – Win Herbie Win (7/2)
  Jockey: V. R. Fernandez – Trainer: R. C. Cline

• Bonus Pick: 2 – Excitement (5/2)
  Jockey: R. Bowen – Trainer: T. E. Hamm

Race 5 – 6 Furlongs | Claiming $5,000 (F&M)

• 10 – Miss Foxann (7/2)
  Jockey: Y. Aviles – Trainer: J. A. Pappada
• 1 – Style in Time (9/2)
  Jockey: A. Chavez – Trainer: N. Higham
• 9 – Starcourt (8/1)
  Jockey: A. I. Diaz – Trainer: D. W. Roberson

• Bonus Pick: 8 – Loop of Henle (10/1)
  Jockey: J. A. Bracho – Trainer: S. Meyers

Race 6 – 1 1/16 Miles | Claiming $5,000

• 6 – Poppy’s Pride (5/1)
  Jockey: F. Salazar Becerra – Trainer: C. Vecchio
• 3 – Smash (7/2)
  Jockey: A. I. Diaz – Trainer: E. Sullivan
• 5 – Master of the Nite (5/1)
  Jockey: L. R. Rivera – Trainer: J. A. Radosevich

• Bonus Pick: 7 – Try Try Again (6/1)
  Jockey: R. Bowen – Trainer: F. Alonso

Race 7 – 6 Furlongs | Claiming $10,000 (F&M Statebred)

• 4 – Reasons We Drink (7/2)
  Jockey: E. Barbaran – Trainer: J. Radosevich
• 7 – Devoutly (3/1)
  Jockey: L. R. Rivera – Trainer: J. A. Radosevich
• 8 – Total Smokeshow (10/1)
  Jockey: B. Tapara – Trainer: S. Norris

• Bonus Pick: 5 – Watch Me Daddy (7/1)
  Jockey: J. A. Bracho – Trainer: R. C. Cline

Race 8 – 6 Furlongs | Starter Allowance (F&M)

• 7 – Absolute Miracle (4/5)
  Jockey: V. R. Fernandez – Trainer: J. Skerrett
• 5 – Big Ginger (3/1)
  Jockey: A. I. Diaz – Trainer: I. Calderon
• 4 – Fast N Happy (7/2)
  Jockey: R. Bowen – Trainer: F. Alonso

• Bonus Pick: 8 – Mali Bali (5/1)
  Jockey: F. Salazar Becerra – Trainer: S. M. Morales

🏁 Final Turn

Another strong Monday card is on deck at Mahoning, and these races are primed for big prices and bold plays. Who are YOU locking in today? Drop your best picks in the comments and let’s cash some tickets together! Follow Aces and Races for daily cards, sharp insights, and race-day momentum every step of the way. 🏇💨