The “Love at First Bet” promotion this February at 1/ST BET and Xpressbet offers a $10 bonus when you bet $100 or more at select tracks each Tuesday and Thursday. Mahoning Valley will be the track spotlighted for this Tuesday. Here’s how I’ll approach with the help of the Betmix Angler database.

Mahoning Valley: Race 1

#6 Big Bucksalot (2-1 morning line odds) drops in class and should be strong for a trainer Craig Sweeting barn that has gone 11: 5-1-2 since December 23 at Manhoning Valley. Won’t be a big price, but gets the card going with some confidence. Win bet #6.

Mahoning Valley: Race 5

#5 Citizen (10-1 morning line odds) looks to win back-to-back on the class rise. As mentioned, trainer Craig Sweeting owns a blistering 11: 5-1-2 record at Mahoning since December 23 and note a couple of those winners were repeat winners scoring back-to-back. Win-place #5. Exacta box 5-1. Daily Double 5-7 to next play.


Mahoning Valley: Race 6

#7 Cupix (8-1 morning line odds) spent the early part of his Jan. 13 race in makeup mode after a troubled start. He didn’t fold late and having the outside draw in a 7-horse field should help him get a cleaner break. Trainer Eric Reed’s last 30 days at Mahoning boast a strong 16: 4-3-0 mark and a $1.72 ROI for every $1 bet. Win-place bet #7. Exacta key-box 7 with 2,3.