Venue & Timing
Location: Mahoning Valley Race Course, Youngstown, Ohio
Race: Leona’s Reward Stakes — Race 7
Post Time: 8:03 PM ET
Distance: 1 mile, 70 yards (dirt)
Purse: $75,000
Weather & Track Conditions
Forecast: Clear skies, 47°F, light winds 6–8 mph
Impact: Dirt track expected to be fast, favoring tactical speed and stalkers.
Field Analysis
Coloryoureggs — J: Victor Fernandez T: Robert Cline
Recent Finishes: 2nd, 3rd, 1st, 2nd
Odds: 5/1
Strength: Consistent, strong allowance form.
Mobil Chic — J: Jose Bracho T: Richard Zielinski
Recent Finishes: 3rd, 4th, 5th
Odds: 12/1
Strength: Track specialist, but inconsistent.
Feeling Easy — J: Angel Diaz T: Nestor Rivera
Recent Finishes: 1st, 3rd, 2nd
Odds: 8/1
Strength: Honest filly, strong trainer-jockey combo.
Parlay — J: Rocco Bowen T: Timothy Hamm
Recent Finishes: 1st, 3rd, 1st, 2nd
Odds: 3/1 favorite
Strength: Stakes winner, top connections, tactical speed.
Drills Wild Brat — J: Luis Rivera T: Jeffrey Radosevich
Recent Finishes: 1st, 1st, 4th, 1st
Odds: 4/1
Strength: In form, seeking third straight win.
Praise N Glory — J: Chelsey Keiser T: Ivan Vazquez
Recent Finishes: 1st, 2nd, 1st
Odds: 6/1
Strength: Recent stakes winner, improving.
Kettle Kiss — J: Erik Barbaran T: Jeffrey Radosevich
Recent Finishes: 1st, 3rd, 2nd
Odds: 10/1
Strength: Capable, but needs pace setup.
Miz Keeta — J: Mauro Cedillo T: Robert Gorham
Recent Finishes: 3rd, 1st, 2nd
Odds: 7/1
Strength: Consistent, strong dirt record.
Countess Colette — J: David Haldar T: Megan Fadlovich
Recent Finishes: 1st, 4th, 5th
Odds: 15/1
Strength: Longshot, needs big improvement.
Kichi Kitsu — J: Luis Batista T: Jeffrey Skerrett
Recent Finishes: 5th, 1st, 5th
Odds: 20/1
Strength: Veteran mare, but declining form.
Hot Princess — J: German Terraza T: Jacinto Lopez
Recent Finishes: 2nd, 4th, 1st
Odds: 15/1
Strength: Capable of hitting the board.
Ima Mom — J: Fernando Becerra T: Ivan Vazquez
Recent Finishes: 1st, 2nd, 1st
Odds: 8/1
Strength: Multiple wins at Mahoning Valley, strong local record.
Tierney — J: Deshawn Parker T: Johanna Urieta
Recent Finishes: 4th, 4th, 4th
Odds: 25/1
Strength: Outsider, limited upside.
Summary
The Leona’s Reward Stakes offers a deep field of fillies and mares with Parlay and Drills Wild Brat as the top contenders. Coloryoureggs and Praise N Glory provide strong value, while Ima Mom is a local specialist who could surprise.
