Scheduled Post Time (Race 10): 4:08 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-olds; winners of a sweepstakes in 2025-2026 carry 2 lbs. extra; non-winners of $30,000 at a mile or over in 2025-2026 allowed 3 lbs.)
Track Conditions (projected): Fast dirt. Parx’s winter main track has been consistently fast and speed-friendly this meet, with a mild inside bias in two-turn routes.
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 will be light and short-lived on the well-draining Parx surface, keeping it fast or at worst “good.” Chilly but typical for Bensalem in early March — racing will proceed as scheduled.
Full Field Analysis
PP 1 – Lucky Larry (3/C, Lookin At Lucky – Sirenage)
Jockey: Luis M. Ocasio (solid local rider with good timing on speed types)
Trainer: Daniel Velazquez (consistent mid-tier barn at Parx; strong with lightly raced 3YOs)
Weight: 121 lbs
ML Odds: 8/1
Recent Finishes: Competitive mid-pack effort in recent Parx allowance (speed figure 86); prior placing at shorter distances.
Analysis: Rail post gives him tactical options. Velazquez has him fit and ready to improve stretching out. Live longshot to press the pace or sit mid-pack; solid exotic filler if the favorites overrate each other.
PP 2 – Sam’s Glory (3/C, Uptowncharlybrown – …)
Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood (rising local rider; aggressive on front-runners)
Trainer: Robert Mosco (patient with Pennsylvania-sired stock; good recent Parx form)
Weight: 121 lbs
ML Odds: 15/1
Recent Finishes: Strong recent speed figure of 91 in Parx allowance company.
Analysis: Pennsylvania-sired with local connections. Hazlewood can put him on the lead or just off it. Longshot with upside in a field lacking pure speed; live for exotics at a price.
PP 3 – Psalmist (3/C, Audible – …)
Jockey: Ruben Silvera (veteran Parx journeyman; excellent with stalkers)
Trainer: Jacinto Solis (improving barn; competitive in restricted stakes)
Weight: 121 lbs
ML Odds: 8/1
Recent Finishes: Recent Parx effort with speed figure 90; consistent placer.
Analysis: Tactical mid-pack runner who can close late. Silvera knows the track perfectly. Solis gets them ready for these spots. Excellent value underneath in exactas and trifectas.
PP 4 – Freedom’s Echo (3/C, Independence Hall – …)
Jockey: Dexter Haddock (local specialist; high win % for Preciado barn)
Trainer: Guadalupe Preciado (solid with improving 3YOs; strong Parx stats)
Weight: 121 lbs
ML Odds: 4/1
Recent Finishes: Recent Parx placing (speed figure 79) but showing improvement.
Analysis: Independence Hall colt with local pedigree. Preciado/Haddock combo is dangerous at Parx. Stalker who can pounce in the lane. Strong contender at square odds and a must-use in all multi-race wagers.
PP 5 – N. Y. Finest (3/C, Connect – …)
Jockey: (Common Parx assignment: Angel R. Rodriguez or similar local rider)
Trainer: Uriah St. Lewis (consistent with New York-bred/Connect stock)
Weight: 121 lbs
ML Odds: 8/1
Recent Finishes: Highest last-race speed figure in the field (101) in recent Parx allowance.
Analysis: The speed-figure standout. St. Lewis has him peaking. Tactical speed to sit just off the pace and strike. Live every step and a big threat to upset the favorite.
PP 6 – Star Sweeper (3/C, Rock Your World – …)
Jockey: Angel R. Rodriguez (local ace; excellent timing for Linder)
Trainer: Louis C. Linder, Jr. (dominant Parx trainer; multiple stakes wins this meet)
Weight: 121 lbs
ML Odds: 5/1
Recent Finishes: Recent Parx effort with speed figure 87; improving form.
Analysis: Linder barn is always dangerous at Parx. Rodriguez fits perfectly. Mid-pack closer with room to improve. Strong exotic play and live to run 1-2-3 at square odds.
PP 7 – Higher Sense (3/C, Higher Power – …)
Jockey: Francisco Martinez (aggressive local rider)
Trainer: Miguel Penaloza (improving stable; competitive in stakes company)
Weight: 121 lbs
ML Odds: 9/2
Recent Finishes: Recent Parx placing with speed figure 89.
Analysis: Higher Power colt with stamina to love the distance. Martinez can time the rally. Penaloza has him well-meant. Excellent value and a major contender in a wide-open field.
PP 8 – Red Zone Runner (3/C, Practical Joke – …)
Jockey: Mychel J. Sanchez (top Parx rider; master at the track)
Trainer: Hugo O. Padilla (hot barn; enthusiastic about this colt’s chances)
Weight: 121 lbs
ML Odds: 2/1 (favorite)
Recent Finishes: Strong juvenile form including a third-place stakes effort; recent high speed figure of 104 in Parx prep.
Analysis: The class and current form horse. Padilla has been high on him all winter despite cold-weather training challenges. Sanchez knows every inch of Parx. Looks to dominate from mid-pack or stalking trip. Clear top selection.
