The Kris Kringle Stakes is a $75,000 stakes race for three-year-olds and upward, contested over 1 1/16 miles on dirt.
This event is part of the Parx Winter Racing Festival and features a field of 11 horses, primarily experienced routers with a mix of stakes and allowance form. The race could be influenced by pace setters like Point Dume and closers like Double Your Money, especially if the track plays slow due to weather. Favorites Call Me Fast and Double Your Money are expected to attract play based on recent wins, but value lies with in-form horses like Point Dume in a wide-open contest.
Venue Location
Parx Racing is located at 3001 Street Road, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020.
The track’s one-mile dirt oval with a long stretch often favors tactical speed, but off conditions can benefit stamina types.
Post Time:
The race is scheduled for Wednesday, December 31, 2025, with a post time of 2:47 p.m. ET for Race 7.
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The card begins at approximately 12:05 p.m. ET.
Expected Weather Conditions
The forecast for Bensalem, PA, on December 31, 2025, indicates snowy and cold weather, with daytime highs around 34°F and a chance of precipitation leading to accumulation.
Winds from the SSW at 5-10 mph and cloudy skies could create challenging conditions, potentially affecting visibility and horse performance.
Track Conditions
Given the snowy forecast, the dirt track is likely to be sloppy or muddy, which may tire front-runners and favor horses with proven off-track form or strong closing kicks.
Parx dirt typically plays fair when fast, but winter weather often leads to a sealed surface.
Analysis of Each Horse, Jockey, and Trainer
The field of 11 colts and geldings (3YO+) is listed below with post positions, morning line odds, and details. Recent finishes are based on available data (last 3-5 races where possible); many are lightly raced or have form from allowance/stakes levels. Styles are inferred from form (e.g., front-runner, stalker).
Post 1: Hope’s Alive (M/L Odds: 15/1)
Horse Analysis: Gray colt by Gift Box; limited exposed form but entered off consistent training. Recent finishes: Specific data sparse, but has competed in allowance races without notable wins; may need easier spot. Likely mid-pack stalker; cold weather pedigree from sire could help. Owner: Not specified. Age: 4 (assumed based on weight); Weight: 118 lbs.
Jockey: Ricardo Chiappe – Experienced local rider with 12% win rate at Parx; handles longshots well.
Trainer: Bruce M. Kravets – Solid mid-level barn (15% win rate); focuses on Pennsylvania circuit.
Post 2: Point Dume (M/L Odds: 5/1)
Horse Analysis: By Into Mischief; strong router with stakes experience. Recent finishes: Nov 15, 2025, Churchill Downs, Claiming Crown Jewel, 5th; Oct 21, 2025, Parx, M.P. Ballezzi Appreciation Mile Stakes, 1st; Sep 13, 2025, Delaware Park, Starter Allowance (1m70y), 1st.
Front-runner style; excels at mile distances and handles off tracks. Owner: Not specified. Age: 4; Weight: 107 lbs (apprentice allowance).
Jockey: Angel Cruz – Veteran with 18% win rate; good on speed horses.
Trainer: Timothy C. Kreiser – High-percentage (20% win rate); strong with routers.
Post 3: Wild Vine (M/L Odds: 6/1)
Horse Analysis: By Red Vine; consistent allowance performer. Recent finishes: Jan 26, 2025, Laurel Park, allowance, 1st (16-1 upset); Sep 20, 2025, Parx, Imply Stakes, 2nd; Jul 22, 2025, Parx, 3rd; Nov 27, 2024, Penn National, 2nd.
Stalker with late kick; suits longer trips. Owner: Not specified. Age: 4; Weight: 124 lbs.
Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood – Emerging talent (15% wins); pairs well with Ness.
Trainer: Jamie Ness – Top barn (20% win rate); multiple entries here.
Post 4: Double Your Money (M/L Odds: 4/1)
Horse Analysis: By Demarchelier (GB); class dropper with stakes wins. Recent finishes: Dec 26, 2025, Aqueduct, allowance, 2nd; Nov 15, 2025, Churchill Downs, Claiming Crown Jewel, 1st; Sep 20, 2025, Parx, Greenwood Cup (G3), 2nd.
Closer; thrives in routes and mud. Owner: Not specified. Age: 4; Weight: 112 lbs.
Jockey: Melvis Gonzalez – Solid (14% wins); recent big-race success.
Trainer: Benjamin J. Dunn – Consistent (18% win rate); double entry.
Post 5: Deposition (M/L Odds: 20/1)
Horse Analysis: By Constitution; longshot with spotty form. Recent finishes: Limited details available; has allowance tries without wins. Possible stalker; may improve in mud. Owner: Not specified. Age: 4; Weight: 99 lbs (apprentice).
Jockey: Angel Castillo – Reliable (12% wins); good with underdogs.
Trainer: Uriah St. Lewis – Patient (12% win rate); value plays.
Post 6: Ninetyprcentmaddie (M/L Odds: 10/1)
Horse Analysis: By Weigelia; stakes winner. Recent finishes: Sep 20, 2025, Parx, Imply Stakes, 1st.
Front-runner; suits distance. Owner: Not specified. Age: 4; Weight: 114 lbs.
Jockey: Frankie Pennington – Veteran (20% wins); strong at Parx.
Trainer: Robert E. Reid, Jr. – Experienced (20% wins); juvenile specialist but adapts.
Post 7: Warp Nine (M/L Odds: 6/1)
Horse Analysis: By Hightail; recent winner. Recent finishes: Oct 24, 2025, Laurel, allowance co-feature, 1st; Aug 19, 2025, Parx, 4th; Aug 2, 2025, Monmouth, 9th; Jul 10, 2025, Delaware, 7th; Jun 21, 2025, Delaware, 6th.
Speedy type; could wire if uncontested. Owner: Not specified. Age: 4; Weight: 108 lbs.
Jockey: TBA – Not listed; expect solid replacement.
Trainer: Jorge Diaz – Solid (15% wins); mid-Atlantic focus.
Post 8: Call Me Fast (M/L Odds: 9/2)
Horse Analysis: By Dialed In; consistent performer. Recent finishes: Sep 20, 2025, Parx, Starter Optional Claiming, position unknown; Aug 13, 2025, Saratoga, Claiming, position unknown.
Stalker; handles routes well. Owner: Not specified. Age: 4; Weight: 113 lbs.
Jockey: Mychel J. Sanchez – Top rider (25% wins); tactical expert.
Trainer: Jamie Ness – Volume leader (20% wins); barnmate to Wild Vine.
Post 9: Golden Ice (M/L Odds: 10/1)
Horse Analysis: By Keen Ice; mid-pack type. Recent finishes: Limited data; allowance tries. Possible closer; pedigree for cold weather. Owner: Not specified. Age: 4; Weight: 106 lbs.
Jockey: Francisco Martinez – Steady (10-15% wins).
Trainer: Benjamin J. Dunn – As above; barnmate to Double Your Money.
Post 10: Irish Cork (M/L Odds: 10/1)
Horse Analysis: By Flat Out; versatile. Recent finishes: Sparse details; competed in Irish tracks but U.S. form limited (may be recent shipper). Stalker; could rally. Owner: Not specified. Age: 4; Weight: 104 lbs.
Jockey: Angel R. Rodriguez – Aggressive (18% wins).
Trainer: John C. Servis – Strong (20% wins); multiple entries.
Post 11: Adero (M/L Odds: 6/1)
Horse Analysis: By American Freedom; stakes winner. Recent finishes: Jul 22, 2025, Parx, allowance, 2nd; Aug 24, 2024, Parx, Mayor’s Mile Stakes, 1st; May 3, 2024, Aqueduct, Westchester Stakes (G3), 7th.
Router with stamina; suits off track. Owner: Not specified. Age: 4; Weight: 108 lbs.
Jockey: Abner Adorno – Consistent (15% wins).
Trainer: John C. Servis – As above; barnmate to Irish Cork.
