Post Time: 3:26 PM ET
Track: Parx Racing, Bensalem, Pennsylvania
Surface: Dirt
Distance: 6½ Furlongs
Purse: $75,000
Eligibility: 4-Year-Olds & Up
Field Overview – Race 7 Entrants
Buccherino
Jockey: Paco Lopez
Trainer: Alfredo Velazquez
Pedigree: Bucchero × Bellimbusto (by First Dude)
Breeder: Blue River Bloodstock
Owner: Happy Tenth Stable
Analysis: A sharp 4-year-old colt with tactical speed and a strong pedigree for sprinting. Bucchero offspring are known for early foot and dirt versatility. Lopez is a top-tier rider who excels in aggressive pace setups. Morning line: 3/1.
Caramel Chip
Jockey: Samuel Marin
Trainer: Carlos A. David
Pedigree: Midshipman × Nandira (by Speightstown)
Breeder: Bugle Hill Farm, LLC
Owner: Alessio Bianco
Analysis: Veteran 7-year-old with blinkers added for this start. Midshipman progeny often show late kick, and Marin will likely keep him off the pace. A seasoned campaigner with stakes experience. Morning line: 7/2.
Twisted Ride
Jockey: Andy Hernandez
Trainer: Michael M. Moore
Pedigree: Great Notion × Diva’s Gold (by Tenpins)
Breeder/Owner: Kasey K Racing Stable LLC
Analysis: A 6-year-old gelding with local stakes wins and a gritty running style. Great Notion is a regional sprint powerhouse sire. Hernandez will need to work out a trip from mid-pack. Morning line: 8/1.
Bouncer
Jockey: Mychel J. Sanchez
Trainer: Jamie Ness
Pedigree: Adios Charlie × Kaiken (by First Samurai)
Breeder: Helen C. Alexander
Owner: DEA Thoroughbred Racing LLC
Analysis: A 5-year-old gelding with solid allowance form. Adios Charlie offspring are known for dirt sprinting prowess. Sanchez and Ness are a formidable duo at Parx. Morning line: 5/1.
Ninetyprcentmaddie
Jockey: Eliseo Ruiz
Trainer: Robert E. Reid, Jr.
Pedigree: Weigelia × Amblin Easy (by Private Interview)
Breeder/Owner: LC Racing LLC
Analysis: A Pennsylvania-bred standout with multiple stakes placings. Weigelia is a proven regional sire, and Reid has campaigned this gelding with precision. Ruiz will likely press the pace. Morning line: 9/2.
Gordian Knot
Jockey: Silvestre Gonzalez
Trainer: Philip T. Aristone
Pedigree: Social Inclusion × Mia (by Put It Back)
Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. Joe Imbesi
Owner: Briardale Stable
Analysis: A 5-year-old gelding with a grinding style. Social Inclusion adds speed influence, but this runner may need a pace meltdown to contend. Morning line: 8/1.
Scaramouche
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Trainer: Guadalupe Preciado
Pedigree: Munnings × Haunting (by Bernardini)
Breeder: Stoneway Farm
Owner: Nicholas Cammarano, Jr.
Analysis: A classy 6-year-old gelding with stakes wins and a versatile running style. Munnings is a top national sire for sprinters. Velazquez adds Hall of Fame experience. Morning line: 5/1.
Trainer & Jockey Dynamics
Jamie Ness and Mychel Sanchez are lethal at Parx, especially in sprint stakes.
Robert Reid Jr. has a strong record with Pennsylvania-breds like Ninetyprcentmaddie.
Guadalupe Preciado brings back Scaramouche with Velazquez aboard, signaling intent.
Carlos David adds blinkers to Caramel Chip, a key equipment change for pace sharpening.
Pedigree Power Rankings
| Horse | Sire | Dam (by) | Pedigree Strength |
| Scaramouche | Munnings | Haunting (Bernardini) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Buccherino | Bucchero | Bellimbusto (First Dude) | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Ninetyprcentmaddie | Weigelia | Amblin Easy (Private Interview) | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Caramel Chip | Midshipman | Nandira (Speightstown) | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Twisted Ride | Great Notion | Diva’s Gold (Tenpins) | ⭐⭐ |
| Bouncer | Adios Charlie | Kaiken (First Samurai) | ⭐⭐ |
| Gordian Knot | Social Inclusion | Mia (Put It Back) | ⭐⭐ |
Top Pick: Scaramouche – Class edge, elite jockey, and proven stakes form.
Value Play: Buccherino – Speed pedigree and sharp connections.
Live Longshot: Twisted Ride – Local stakes experience and underrated sire.
Exacta Box Recommendation: 1–5–7
