Mahoning Valley: Horse racing pick of the day for Nov. 2

Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.

Monday, Nov. 2

Mahoning Valley, Race 1: Allowance (1 mile, 12:45 p.m. ET)

#4 Little Matilda (3-1 on the morning line) appears well spotted to vie for victory under jockey Luis Rivera, who has gone 6-for-26 to start the meet.

The daughter of Birdstone finished second at this class level at Thistledown last month and has the tactical speed to enjoy a perfect trip stalking probable pacesetters #1A Diva Power (6-1) and #3 Loran Holiday (5-2).

Little Matilda isn’t the fastest entrant in terms of Brisnet Speed ratings, but with her 5-4-2 record from 19 starts, she is consistent and a frequent winner.

Trainer Jeffrey Radosevich has gone 4-for-13 to start the meet, so let’s favor Little Matilda on top of our tickets.

$20 to win on #4 Little Matilda
$5 exacta: 4 with 1,3 ($10)
Total: $30

Good luck!