Parx Racing Picks- 2024 PA Derby

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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