Scheduled Post Time (Race 9): 3:41 PM ET
Venue: Parx Racing, 3001 Street Road, Bensalem, Pennsylvania (main dirt track)
Distance: 1 1/16 miles (8.5 furlongs)
Surface: Dirt
Purse: $75,000 (for 3-year-old fillies; Pennsylvania-bred or sired preferred; weights 121 lbs. with allowances)
Track Conditions (projected): Fast dirt. Parx’s main track has been consistently fast and speed-favoring this winter meet, with a mild inside bias in two-turn races.
Expected Weather Conditions: Cool early March weather with highs near 42–48°F by post time, light northwest winds 8–12 mph, and a 40–55% chance of scattered showers or a brief rain/snow mix in the afternoon. Any precipitation should be light and short-lived on the well-draining Parx surface, keeping it fast or at worst “good.” Typical Bensalem winter conditions — chilly but racing proceeds as scheduled.
Full Field Analysis
PP 1 – Law School (3/F, Mitole – Argue My Case)
Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood (rising local rider; strong with front-runners at Parx)
Trainer: Jamie Ness (dominant Parx trainer; multiple stakes wins this meet)
Weight: 125 lbs
ML Odds: 2/1 (favorite)
Recent Finishes: 1st (wire-to-wire, 3½ lengths) in optional claimer (1 mile at Parx, Feb. 10, 2026 – sharp 92 Beyer); 2nd in allowance (Jan. 20 at Parx).
Analysis: The speed of the speed from the rail. Ness has her razor-sharp, and Hazlewood knows how to ration her early. Loves Parx and the distance. Top pick if she breaks cleanly; the one they all have to beat.
PP 2 – Ivy Girl (3/F, Maxfield – Critikal Reason)
Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez (consistent Parx veteran; excellent timing)
Trainer: Amelia J. Green (improving barn; good with lightly raced fillies)
Weight: 121 lbs
ML Odds: 5/1
Recent Finishes: 3rd (game rally) in allowance (1 1/16 miles at Parx, Feb. 17, 2026); maiden winner by 4 lengths (Jan. 6).
Analysis: Tactical stalker with room to improve. Rodriguez fits perfectly. Green has her peaking at the right time. Strong exotic play and live to upset if Law School overextends early.
PP 3 – Our Golden Gator (3/F, Golden Lad – Fix You)
Jockey: Angel R. Rodriguez (local specialist; high win % for Moore barn)
Trainer: Michael M. Moore (patient with Pennsylvania-breds; consistent stakes placer)
Weight: 121 lbs
ML Odds: 3/1 (co-second choice)
Recent Finishes: 1st (stalk-and-pounce, 2 lengths) in allowance (1 mile at Parx, Feb. 3, 2026); 4th in debut stakes try.
Analysis: Pennsylvania-bred with local pedigree edge. Moore/Rodriguez combo fires at Parx. Mid-pack closer who relishes two turns. Excellent value and a major threat to run 1-2.
PP 4 – Ranting and Raving (3/F, Game Winner – Targeted Return)
Jockey: Ruben Silvera (solid journeyman; good with longshots)
Trainer: Louis C. Linder, Jr. (consistent with mid-tier fillies; strong Parx stats)
Weight: 118 lbs
ML Odds: 15/1
Recent Finishes: 5th (beaten 8 lengths) in recent allowance (Feb. 24 at Parx); prior placings at shorter distances.
Analysis: Drops in class slightly and gets weight relief. Silvera can steal a piece if the pace is hot. Linder gets them ready for these spots. Live longshot for exotics underneath.
PP 5 – Halo Hottie (3/F, Mendelssohn – Halo Hollie)
Jockey: Frankie Pennington (Parx riding legend; master at the track)
Trainer: John C. Servis (Hall of Famer; multiple Parx stakes wins)
Weight: 121 lbs
ML Odds: 8/1
Recent Finishes: 2nd (neck defeat) in allowance (1 1/16 miles at Parx, Feb. 17); 1st in maiden special weight (Jan. 13).
Analysis: Servis/Pennington is money at Parx. Tactical speed to sit just off Law School. Pedigree handles the distance. Strong contender and live at square odds.
PP 6 – Spoonbill (3/F, Connect – Superare)
Jockey: Jean Aguilar (aggressive rider; good with closers)
Trainer: Dee Curry (solid with improving stock; competitive at Parx)
Weight: 121 lbs
ML Odds: 8/1
Recent Finishes: 4th (closing well) in recent allowance (Feb. 24 at Parx); maiden breaker by 5 lengths (Jan. 27).
Analysis: Late runner with upside. Aguilar can time her rally perfectly. Curry improves them second off a layoff or fresh. Solid exotic filler if the pace melts.
PP 7 – Courage On Tap (3/F, Tapiture – Courage and Intent)
Jockey: Luis M. Ocasio (local veteran; fits stalkers)
Trainer: Louis C. Linder, Jr. (double entry with Ranting and Raving)
Weight: 121 lbs
ML Odds: 10/1
Recent Finishes: 3rd (game effort) in allowance (Feb. 10 at Parx); consistent mid-pack placer.
Analysis: Another Linder runner with tactical speed. Ocasio knows her well. Can sit mid-pack and close. Live underneath in exactas/trifectas at a price.
PP 8 – Smart Philly (3/F, Smarty Jones – Cherokee Sky)
Jockey: Martina Rojas (rising apprentice; value on longshots)
Trainer: Murray L. Rojas (patient with Pennsylvania-breds; good recent form)
Weight: 118 lbs
ML Odds: 8/1
Recent Finishes: 2nd (photo) in recent allowance (Feb. 17 at Parx); maiden winner by 3 lengths (Jan. 20).
Analysis: Pennsylvania-bred with local connections. Rojas keeps her in the clear. Rojas barn always dangerous in these spots. Closing kick makes her a live exotic bomb from the outside.
