Location: Parx Racing, Bensalem, PA
Purse: $75,000
Distance: 6½ furlongs on dirt
Eligibility: Three-year-olds
Stakes Overview
The PTHA President’s Sprint Stakes headlines a loaded 12-race card at Parx Racing, drawing a competitive field of 13 sophomores. With a free pass to the Grade II Gallant Bob Stakes for the top three finishers, expect aggressive tactics and high-speed duels from gate to wire.
Full Field Breakdown with Pedigree, Jockey & Trainer Insights
| # | Horse | Pedigree | Jockey | Trainer | Morning Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marvelous Mo | Mo Town – Risk Control | Silvestre Gonzalez | Kathleen A. Demasi | 10-1 |
| 2 | Alchemism | Kobe’s Back – Enchanted Evening | Frankie Pennington | David Dotolo | 15-1 |
| 3 | Cajun Venom | Cajun Breeze – Snake Eyed Girl | Luis M. Ocasio | Louis C. Linder Jr. | 15-1 |
| 4 | Holy Synergy | Holy Boss – What Am I Gonna Do | Julio Correa | Everton Smith | 30-1 |
| 5 | Mission First | Army Mule – Propero | TBD | John C. Servis | 10-1 |
| 6 | Kentucky Outlaw | Outwork – Fend | Kendrick Carmouche | Felissa Dunn | 9-2 |
| 7 | Friday Surprise | King for a Day – Rose Again | Francisco Martinez | Uriah St. Lewis | 12-1 |
| 8 | Fire Pit | Cairo Prince – True Martha | Andy Hernandez | Guadalupe Preciado | 8-1 |
| 9 | Doroteo | Bolt d’Oro – Place Card | Samy Camacho | Jose M. Camejo | 6-1 |
| 10 | Let’smakeitadouble | Distorted Humor – Mary Bernice | Abner Adorno | Edward J. Coletti Jr. | 15-1 |
| 11 | Cool Intentions | Authentic – Intentional Cry | Paco Lopez | Jorge Delgado | 4-1 |
| 12 | Retribution | Vekoma – Granny’s Drink | Mychel J. Sanchez | Cherie DeVaux | 3-1 (Fav) |
| 13 | Analog Jones | Maximum Security – Glenmary Lane | Eliseo Ruiz | Robert E. Reid Jr. | 6-1 |
Betting Angles & SEO Highlights
Top Contenders:
- Retribution (Vekoma colt) enters off a win in the Chick Lang Stakes (Pimlico), trained by Cherie DeVaux and ridden by leading Parx pilot Mychel Sanchez. Strong pace versatility and proven stakes class make him the one to beat.
- Cool Intentions, by Authentic, has tactical speed and stakes experience. Paco Lopez adds confidence.
- Kentucky Outlaw looks to rebound from a tough Haskell outing. Kendrick Carmouche reunites with Felissa Dunn for a potential bounce-back.
Value Plays:
- Fire Pit has been competitive in stakes company and could benefit from a hot pace.
- Doroteo, by Bolt d’Oro, has shown late kick and could pick up pieces if the leaders duel early.
Pedigree Watch:
- Analog Jones (Maximum Security) and Cool Intentions (Authentic) bring elite sire power.
- Mission First (Army Mule) and Marvelous Mo (Mo Town) offer upside with improving form.
