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Parx Racing Picks- 2024 PA Derby
Written by: Chris Adams
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The racing action from Parx Race Course on Saturday features the Pennsylvania Derby. @HandicappingT3 has all the Parx Racing picks for the entire card!
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Parx Racing Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 11:35 AM ET; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 18 runners.
- #18 FRIDAY SURPRISE (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Strong early pace figs. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s live longshot on BetOnline.
- #9 LASKY DRIVE (20-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #6 MY MILITARY HERO (5-1): Contender. May be able to find the right setup.
- #10 OKVERYGOOD (4-1): Fringe Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow but not hopeless against the top of the field. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.
Selections: 18 – 9 – 6 – 10
Parx Racing Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 12:05 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 12 runners.
- #1 BEE BLUFF (5-2): Top pick. Decent form of late. Race sets up perfectly.
- #5 FIVE A SIDE (7-2): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #3 MAXIMUS ANGELICUS (5-1): Contender. Has experience at this level.
- #10 CANTAFIO (6-1): Fringe Contender. Should have enough reserves in the final furlong. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.
Selections: 1 – 5 – 3 – 10
Parx Racing Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 12:33 PM ET; Alphabet Soup Handicap $100k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.
- #7 CRISPER (7-2): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Shows great heart in a fight.
- #4 DRUNKEN SAILOR (12-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #8 MARKET MAVEN (8-1): Worth a look. Barn has been sending out runners. Speed figs match up nicely.
- #12 RETWEET (9-2): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 7 – 4 – 8 – 12
Parx Racing Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 1:01 PM ET; Whistle Pig Stakes $100k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
- #5 BEYONDEXPECTATIONS (2-1): Top pick. Ready for a top effort. Race sets up perfectly.
- #7 THE BOY’S WARRIOR (5-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #6 ROXTON (3-1): Contender. Potential to have this pace fall just right. A fighter in the late stages.
- #2 REELIN N DEALIN (10-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running well.
Selections: 5 – 7 – 6 – 2
Parx Racing Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 1:31 PM ET; Miss Blue Tye Dye Stakes $100k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.
- #8 CAROUSEL QUEEN (8-1): Top pick. Top 5 rider aboard.
- #1 HONORABLE WIN (8-1): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #4 ANABAM (6-5): Worth a look. Should sit a good trip. A fighter in the late stages.
- #3 ANGEL OF HOPE (9-2): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 8 – 1 – 4 – 3
Parx Racing Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 2:01 PM ET; Plum Pretty Stakes $100k; 1 M 70 Y Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
- #6 MORNING MATCHA (2-5): Best bet of the card. Strong early pace figs. Great heart in a fight. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #5 CONFIRMED STAR (5-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Should take a liking to the race shape.
- #2 FOXY JUNIOR (7-2): Worth a look. Has experience at this level. A fighter in the late stages.
- #1 PACHELBEL (15-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 6 – 5 – 2 – 1
Parx Racing Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 2:31 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $100k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.
- #11 STRIKER HAS DIAL (2-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. 95 speed rating among the top in the group.
- #2 BRZINA (7-2): Contender. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Success under similar conditions.
- #10 BIG DREAMER (9-2): Worth a look. Could wear these ones down late. Potential to have the pace fall just right.
- #1 BELLA QUEEN (12-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 11 – 2 – 10 – 1
Parx Racing Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 3:01 PM ET; Greenwood Cup Stakes $200k; 1 1/2 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.
- #1 MAGIC MICHAEL (9-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Races competitively with the top contenders.
- #9 NEXT (1-5): Contender. Expected to maintain energy reserves into the final stretch.
- #2 DAI VERNON (10-1): Worth a look. Could jump up in figures and be dangerous. Previous success in similar race types.
- #5 TREBLE CLEF (10-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit well.
Selections: 1 – 9 – 2 – 5
Parx Racing Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 3:32 PM ET; Parx Dirt Mile Stakes $300k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
- #7 COASTAL MISSION (5-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. 101 speed rating is among the top in the group.
- #5 ADERO (7-2): Contender. Could take advantage of the pace.
- #8 FILM STAR (5-1): Contender. Success in similar race types. Potential to have the pace fall just right.
- #3 INJUNCTION (6-1): Fringe Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.
Selections: 7 – 5 – 8 – 3
Parx Racing Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 4:04 PM ET; Turf Monster Stakes $250k; 5 F Turf; Field of 14 runners.
- #6 ALOGON (5-1): Top pick. Should handle the distance. Race sets up perfectly.
- #8 SENBEI (7-2): Major Player. Favorable in a stretch duel.
- #10 BOAT’S A ROCKIN (8-1): Major Player. Likely to maintain stamina for a strong finish.
- #3 SOUPER QUEST (5-2): Major Player. Fast enough to compete.
Selections: 6 – 8 – 10 – 3
Parx Racing Picks – Race 11
Post Time: 4:35 PM ET; Gallant Bob Stakes $400k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
- #1 BENTORNATO (9-5): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #3 BUCCHERINO (4-1): Contender. Productive recent form.
- #7 ONE SHARP COOKIE (6-1): Contender. Strong recent races. Could wear these ones down late.
- #4 SUNNY BREEZE (8-1): Contender. Potential to get the right pace.
Selections: 1 – 3 – 7 – 4
Parx Racing Picks – Race 12
Post Time: 5:20 PM ET; Cotillion Stakes $1000k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
- #6 THORPEDO ANNA (4-5): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Strong early pace figs.
- #8 MYSTIC LAKE (12-1): Contender. Good race flow for this runner.
- #1 POWER SQUEEZE (4-1): Contender. Fighter in the late stages. Speed figs match up nicely.
- #7 GUN SONG (10-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 6 – 8 – 1 – 7
Parx Racing Picks – Race 13
Post Time: 6:10 PM ET; Pennsylvania Derby $1000k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 11 runners.
- #8 UNMATCHED WISDOM (8-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #11 STRONGHOLD (5-2): Major Player. Stamina to be in the mix late.
- #2 SEIZE THE GREY (5-1): Contender. 92 speed rating is among the best in the field.
- #7 DRAGOON GUARD (9-5): Fringe Contender. Likely able to carry the distance.
Selections: 8 – 11 – 2 – 7
Parx Racing Picks – Race 14
Post Time: 6:40 PM ET; Parx Sprint Stakes $100k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.
- #3 TWISTED RIDE (5-1): Top pick. Race may set up for this runner.
- #6 SUPER CHOW (7-2): Contender. Likely to maintain stamina into the final stretch.
- #2 GORDIAN KNOT (6-1): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types.
- #9 MY BUDDY B (6-1): Fringe Contender. Enough stamina for the final furlong.
Selections: 3 – 6 – 2 – 9
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Chris first got introduced to horse racing in 2009 at Canterbury Park (Shakopee, MN). Along with handicapping and betting, Chris has worked as a teller at his local track and participated in ownership partnerships. He now enjoys sharing his passion with his wife and two young daughters who love going out to the track each and every summer.
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