PARX PICKS AND ANALYSIS: MARCH 9


Parx Racing has an 11-race card this afternoon, and Joe Parisi is on board to handicap. Post time is 12:55 p.m. Good luck!
Carryovers: None
Note: Joe likes multi-race wagers, so horses in these may be considered for doubles and Pick 3s, in particular.
RACE 1
- #1 Brananx (8-5): Santa Anita shipper had trouble last race. Class drop makes him the one to beat.
- #5 Dr. Grunseich (5-1): Aqueduct shipper should improve on the drop. Fast work 28 Jan at Belmont.
- PICK 3 WAGER (the following wagers are meant to cover a range of possibilities while putting more money behind those considered most likely):
- $3 P3: 1/7/3
- $2 P3 wagers: 5/7/3, 1/5/3, 1/7/4, 5/5/3, 5/7/4, 1/5/4
- TOTAL: $15
- PICK 3 WAGER (the following wagers are meant to cover a range of possibilities while putting more money behind those considered most likely):
RACE 2
- #7 Towson (6-1): Lone speed. Won at this level in September. Rank last race along rail. Has speed if she keeps her head in the game.
- #5 Princess Mikayah (8-1): Flashed some speed last out after a poor start
- Art Collector scores in G1 PegasusArt Collector drew off in the stretch for a dominant win at long odds in Saturday’s G1 Pegasus World Cup at Gulfstream Park.
RACE 3
- #3 Markofthemaker (5-2): Had trouble last out, but looks like he might not mind the 1 1/8 miles.
- #4 Commissioner Dave (6-1): May be running late. Not much else in here that he needs to beat to be competitive.
- POSSIBLE WAGER: Exacta box 3/4
RACE 4
- #3 Secretive Revenge (7-2): Coming back after 8 months and moving down in class for a trainer that does well after long layoffs.
- #4 Miraculousblessing (8-5): Speed figures make this gelding competitive in this field.
- #2 Page Eleven (5-1): Has been competitive at this level recently
RACE 5
- #2 Catch Fire (4-1): Has been running well lately and this race sets up well for a presser.
- #4 Inspiring Justice (3-1): Best early speed and winner of 3 in a row.
RACE 6
- #7 Belongs to Babe (4-1): Looked out of sorts two back and then took a 4 month break. Should improve in second race back
- #5 Light Up Night (6-1): Second back after 90 day layoff and if this filly returns to her earlier form she will be competitive here.
- BackTracks: Star de Naskra “really something”In a new BackTracks: Maryland-bred Star de Naskra gave owner-breeder Jiggs Lancaster his first stakes winner in a long career — and then a whole lot more.
RACE 7
- #2 Instafamous (4-1): Faced tougher last time and working well
- #9 Alfatei (7-2) Running style and speed figures fit well with this group
- #7 Brees Bayou (5-2): Ran well at this distance last out. A repeat of that race will put him in contention.
RACE 8
- #4 Dr B (7-2): Sharp workout on 26 Feb and Reid strong with second time starters.
- #3 Go Lime (10-1): Nice workout pattern may mean lead to an an improved performance.
- #6 Norrin Radd (10-1): Ran very green in first try. That experience should help him here.
RACE 9
- #4 Dreaming Diamonds (5-2): Mare’s pressing style should work well in a race with lots of early speed.
- #7 Love On Fire (3-1): Consistent mare should make an impact here. Didn’t like slop last time, fast track today.
RACE 10
- #1 Sexyama (12-1): Coming back after 6 days and dropping for a trainer who does well on 2nd after a layoff.
- #7 Mia Bella Rossa (5-2): Consistent mare almost always puts in a strong effort.
- #4 Checkbouncin Billy (8-1): Another closer who will need a fast pace to win
RACE 11
- #8 Democratic (9-2): Dropping to lowest level of career. Competitive at a price if he returns to his fall form.
- #10 Yes for Less (6-1): Gulfstream shipper has nine seconds in his career. He may prefer the PARX surface.
- #9 Beachside (4-1): Form seems to be improving.
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