Brian W. Spencer's Daily Picks

Mahoning Valley - Race #3
Picks Notes
#5 Liznow Her first try around two turns on the local footing produced a good try last time out, and I think she's in line for a perfect trip to take advantage if the likely chalk can't find the wire.
#1 Hurry Up Chic Chic She should be able to control the tempo early in a spot without any other serious speed, but she's not all that reliable late and may find a way to finish underneath again.
#7 Lovingtiz She's going to step up after finishing a distant second with cheaper in that last one, but there isn't much depth in this group, and she might be enough to land a piece.
Race Summary Liznow should have aim on Hurry Up Chic Chic in the early stages, and I think she might be able to get past that one in the lane as the likely second choice. 'Chic wouldn't be any surprise if she gets a soft lead.

Mahoning Valley - Race #5
Picks Notes
#3 Bay Magic Her form has always been inconsistent, but she is probably capable of something a bit better while dropping back in with claiming company out of that starter spot. Should be an okay price.
#6 Star Mabee She has been in with some better groups in her recent starts, and she's got the kind of pace to sit a good trip right off the speed in here. Tough with her best.
#7 Highly Explosive She drops out of allowance company for this one, but I think there's a chance she gets bet a bit too much on this drop. Capable player.
Race Summary Bay Magic should offer a decent mid-range price while getting out of that starter spot, and she might be able to get first jump from right up on the splits.

Mahoning Valley - Race #8
Picks Notes
#9 Stay Thirsty Amigo Think he benefits in a big way from cutting back for this one, and there are a handful of pace and chasing types that might set the table for someone to come running late. Price chance.
#8 Atomic Tone He has shown some versatility through four starts, and that should serve him well from a bit off the pace in this spot. Best stuff would probably do.
#3 Steinbeck Big dropper was last seen in stakes company and has not been in this easy a spot in quite some time. He makes a lot of sense, but he's still a forward player in a race where he's probably not alone near the top -- might outclass these.
Race Summary Stay Thirsty Amigo should offer an okay price off the route dud last time out, as he has some ability to finish from off the pace, and that might be the right kind of trip in this spot.