OKLAHOMA JOE (6) ran below expectations last time at Mahoning Valley (Dirt), finishing fifth and beaten 17 lengths starting at $6.60. Likely improver with strong prospects. I WANNA WIN (4) finished fifth over 2012m in Listed grade at Mahoning Valley (Dirt) at his most recent appearance on October 25. Has a solid first-up record of two wins and four placings from eight starts. Has ability and should be right in the finish. PAINT THE TOWN (2) finished fifth two runs back at Mahoning Valley (Dirt) then improved last time out to score by 2 lengths after being prominent at the bend over 1207m at Mahoning Valley (Dirt). Meets some better types this time but he has the ability to test this field. RELISH THE RIDE (3) got the prize two runs ago but was less impressive last time out when fourth over 1609m at Mahoning Valley, beaten 9 lengths. One of the main hopes.
