Parx picks and horses to watch: July 25
by J. J. Graci
Parx Racing has a 10-race card on tap for this afternoon. Post time for the opener is 12:55 p.m, and we’ve got Parx picks.
Carryovers: Jackpot Pick, 5 $155,371
- One last time, it’s always something at PimlicoMaybe it was inevitable. Maybe there had to be, you know, something unusual to happen this weekend at Pimlico. Given the history and all.
RACE NUMBER | CONTENDERS | COMMENTS |
Race 3 | 5-4-3-2 | #5 Bossman Jones (3-1): Was third last out versus similar behind next out winner Practical Coach. Has the ability to take it gate to wire for top trainer John Servis. #4 The Honorable One (2-1): He was second last start in the same race as top pick. Needs to run that race back to get a major share. Has the ability but is an unlucky sort. #3 Oiler (7-2): Was claimed last out for $30,000 at Churchill Downs. Fits well with these and has the speed to upset top pick. Scott Lake is 18% first off the claim In a competitive race. #2 Eloquist (9-2): Been away since February when he was in the G3 Holy Bull. He is getting major class relief today and works say he is ready to earn a share. |
Race 9 | 2-3-1-7 | #2 Exit Right (6-5): Won seven out of his last eight races racing mostly with the same. Has the speed to go gate to wire to make it 3 in a row. Trainer Jamie Ness is 30% when he won his last race, and this one looks hard to beat at a short price. #3 Royal Coup (5-1): Returns from Monmouth Park where he faced state-bred allowance foes in last. Can lay close to top pick for a major share for trainer Penny Pearce. #1 Hidden Promise (9-2): Was third with same sprinting last out and stretches back to a route in third off the bench. Needs the trip to earn a share. #7 Double the Heart (6-1): Competitive with cheaper at Monmouth in last couple, has the speed to be a player with these in a race full of speed. |
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