Post Time: 4:47 PM ET
Track: Parx Racing, Bensalem, Pennsylvania
Surface: Dirt
Distance: 1 1/16 Miles
Purse: $200,000
Eligibility: 3-Year-Olds
Race Type: Listed Stakes
Field Overview – Race 10 Entrants
Instant Replay
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Trainer: Brad H. Cox
Pedigree: Maximum Security × Academy Gal
Breeder: Gary & Mary West Stables Inc.
Owner: Wathnan Racing
Analysis: A Texas Derby winner with tactical speed and elite connections. Maximum Security brings stamina and class, while Ortiz is a master at rating pace. Instant Replay is the likely pacesetter and a serious win threat. Morning line: 5/2.
Fact
Jockey: Luis Saez
Trainer: William Walden
Pedigree: Instagrand × Bazinga Baby
Breeder: Town & Country Farms, LLC
Owner: Grandview Equine, OXO Equine LLC & LNJ Foxwoods
Analysis: A gelding with improving form and a pedigree built for speed. Saez is known for aggressive tactics, and Instagrand progeny often flash early brilliance. Fact could press the pace and hang tough. Morning line: 5/1.
Tip Top Thomas
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Trainer: Todd A. Pletcher
Pedigree: Volatile × Attempt to Name
Breeder: Wynnstay Inc., Donna Moore & Jim Richardson
Owner: Jim Bakke & Gerry Isbister
Analysis: Fresh off a record-setting win in the Indiana Derby (G3), this colt is peaking at the right time. Volatile adds explosive speed, and Velazquez brings Hall of Fame poise. The one to beat. Morning line: 2/1.
Hypnus
Jockey: Brian Hernandez Jr.
Trainer: Kenneth G. McPeek
Pedigree: Into Mischief × Dream Tree
Breeder: Phoenix Thoroughbreds (III) LTD
Owner: Wathnan Racing
Analysis: A well-bred colt with a deep closing kick. Into Mischief is one of the most dominant sires in North America. Hernandez Jr. will likely settle early and make a late run. Morning line: 9/2.
Happily Delusional
Jockey: Paco Lopez
Trainer: Louis C. Linder Jr.
Pedigree: Flatter × Tattersail
Breeder: Jack Swain III
Owner: Branjam Stable & Dave Clark
Analysis: A longshot with local allowance form. Flatter adds stamina, and Lopez is known for aggressive rides. Could surprise if pace collapses. Morning line: 12/1.
Analog Jones
Jockey: Eliseo Ruiz
Trainer: Robert E. Reid Jr.
Pedigree: Maximum Security × Glenmary Lane
Breeder/Owner: Swilcan Stables LLC
Analysis: Stablemate to Instant Replay, this colt has a similar pedigree but less stakes seasoning. Ruiz will need a perfect trip to contend. Morning line: 12/1.
Light Forever
Jockey: Andy Hernandez
Trainer: Guadalupe Preciado
Pedigree: Frosted × Tiz Ladys Legs
Breeder: Stepaside Farm LLC
Owner: Silver Trail Stables LLC
Analysis: A colt with solid maiden form and a pedigree built for distance. Frosted offspring often improve with age. Hernandez will likely keep him mid-pack. Morning line: 10/1.
Trainer & Jockey Dynamics
Todd Pletcher and John Velazquez team up with Tip Top Thomas, a proven stakes-winning duo.
Brad Cox sends out Instant Replay, a colt with stakes credentials and top-tier rider Jose Ortiz.
Kenneth McPeek and Brian Hernandez Jr. bring pedigree depth with Hypnus.
Luis Saez and William Walden are a rising combo with Fact, who could be the pace spoiler.
Pedigree Power Rankings
| Horse | Sire | Dam (by) | Pedigree Strength |
| Tip Top Thomas | Volatile | Attempt to Name | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Hypnus | Into Mischief | Dream Tree | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Instant Replay | Maximum Security | Academy Gal | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Fact | Instagrand | Bazinga Baby | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Light Forever | Frosted | Tiz Ladys Legs | ⭐⭐ |
| Happily Delusional | Flatter | Tattersail | ⭐⭐ |
| Analog Jones | Maximum Security | Glenmary Lane | ⭐⭐ |
Top Pick: Tip Top Thomas – Stakes form, elite connections, and explosive speed.
Value Play: Hypnus – Pedigree depth and closing style make him dangerous.
Live Longshot: Fact – Speed pedigree and aggressive rider could steal it.
Exacta Box Recommendation: 3–4–1
