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Parx Racing in Bensalem, Pennsylvania presents a 10-race card on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, with first post time at 12:05 PM ET. The card features a mix of maiden claiming, claiming, starter optional claiming, and allowance optional claiming events, with purses ranging from $19,000 to $52,000. The featured race is Race 9, a $52,000 allowance optional claiming event at 1 1/16 miles that attracts quality stock at the higher claiming levels.
The card showcases the powerful Jamie Ness barn, which continues to dominate Parx Racing and is on pace for his sixth consecutive training title at the track. Ness enters runners in multiple races throughout the day, and his consistent 25% win rate makes his horses dangerous in virtually every spot. Leading jockey Mychel Sanchez, who boasts a 22% win rate nationally and has recorded 268 wins in 2025, has numerous mounts today and figures prominently in several races.
Notable scratches to monitor include several horses listed on the scratch watch, including K D Kakes, Love Like Crazy, Warrior’s Miss, Aggrandize, Yo Yo Candy, In Spades, Time to Cruise, Whitewalker, Hoku, and Feeling Woozy among others. Handicappers should verify final scratches before wagering.
Weather and Track Conditions
Tuesday’s weather forecast calls for increasing clouds throughout the day with temperatures reaching a high of 57°F and overnight lows around 45°F with a chance of showers developing in the evening. Wind conditions are expected to be moderate from the west at approximately 13 mph with humidity around 44%. The dirt main track is currently listed as Fast, and conditions should remain consistent through the afternoon card with no precipitation expected during racing hours.
The moderate temperatures and stable conditions favor consistent racing surfaces throughout the program. Morning workouts proceeded normally, and the main track should maintain its Fast designation through the finale around 4:08 PM ET. These conditions provide no particular advantage to any running style based on weather factors alone.
Track Bias and Post Position Analysis
Parx Racing is generally regarded as a speed-favoring track, particularly in sprint races at six and six-and-a-half furlongs. Front-running and stalking horses that can establish early position tend to perform well, with wire-to-wire winners commonplace on the main track. Statistical analysis reveals that inside posts (1-3) win approximately 17% of sprint races, while outside posts (7 and beyond) drop to just 8-9%.
In route races at one mile and beyond, the bias moderates somewhat as the longer run to the first turn allows outside horses more time to establish position. Tactical speed remains advantageous, but pure closers have a better chance in route events than in sprints. The track’s long stretch run gives stalking horses and tactical riders opportunities to time their moves effectively.
Horses drawn on the inside can struggle when track conditions deteriorate, though today’s Fast track should not present such issues. Post position four has historically been among the most successful draws at Parx.
Race 1 – Maiden Claiming $10,000
Post Time: 12:05 PM ET
One Mile 70 Yards on Dirt for Maidens, Three Years Old and Upward. Purse $19,000. 8 Entrants.
Pace Analysis
This maiden claiming route at one mile 70 yards should develop moderate early fractions with Fast N Sweet expected to show speed from post 2. Carry Grant, with his closing style, will attempt to rally from off the pace while Gentleman Don and Tap the Devil figure to stalk from mid-pack positions. The route distance gives closers additional time to mount their rallies, and with limited early speed in the field, a stalker may gain a tactical advantage.
Key Contenders
Carry Grant (Post 3, 5/2 ML) stands out as the morning line favorite despite being winless in 25 career starts with 5 seconds and 9 thirds. The 4-year-old gelding by Brody’s Cause has shown the most consistent form in this field, finishing third in his last two starts at Parx over this distance. Trainer James Nicholson Jr. shows a 33% win rate, and rider Luis D. Rivera has been effective at the meeting. His deep closing style allows him to take advantage of any pace collapse.
Fast N Sweet (Post 2, 7/2 ML) has shown improvement in recent form with a fourth-place finish over 1 1/16 miles at Parx last out. The Pennsylvania-bred represents the Irving Rodriguez barn and carries the rail advantage that historically performs well in route races. His slower leading style means he may control tempo if left alone early.
Secondary Choices
Victor’s Dream (Post 8, 6/1 ML) brings a different dimension as a mid-pack leader type for trainer Ilias Tapsas. The 3-year-old gelding has been competitive without threatening to win, and the outside draw is a concern in route races at Parx. However, his recent form shows steady improvement.
Gentleman Don (Post 6, 5/1 ML) makes just his fifth career start and showed promise with a third-place finish over 7 furlongs at Parx. The 3-year-old colt by Paynter receives an apprentice weight allowance with Bryan Torres aboard. Trainer Bobbi Anne Hawthorne has performed well with lightly raced horses.
Longshots
Tap the Devil (Post 4, 6/1 ML) offers value with apprentice Jeriel Catala’s 10-pound weight allowance reducing the impost to 112 pounds. The Pennsylvania-bred has been trying sprints but may benefit from the route distance. At odds of 6/1, this could represent sneaky value if the pace develops favorably.
Betting Strategy
This maiden claiming route features several chronic losers, making it a race to approach cautiously. Consider keying Carry Grant in exactas and trifectas while using Fast N Sweet as a likely pace competitor. A small exacta box of the top three contenders may provide value given the unpredictable nature of maiden claiming races.
Selections
Win: 3 Carry Grant
Place: 2 Fast N Sweet
Show: 6 Gentleman Don
Race 2 – Claiming $7,500
Post Time: 12:32 PM ET
Six Furlongs on Dirt for Fillies and Mares Three Years Old and Upward. Purse $21,000. 8 Entrants.
Pace Analysis
This claiming sprint for fillies and mares should see multiple horses vying for early position. Warrior’s Miss shows fast lead tendencies from post 2, while Love Like Crazy and Sofster also possess tactical speed. The pace could get contentious, setting up potential value for closers like I’m a Lucky Girl who can rally from off the pace.
Key Contenders
Sofster (Post 6, 7/2 ML) emerges as a solid play after finishing second over 6.5 furlongs at Parx last out. The 4-year-old filly has tactical speed to be positioned early and finished in the money in three of her last four starts. Trainer Silvino Ramirez wins at 17% and jockey Dexter Haddock knows this track well.
Warrior’s Miss (Post 2, 3/1 ML) brings speed and recent form with a third at Penn National. The 5-year-old mare from the Brandon Kulp barn wins at 30% at Parx, and rider Angel Rodriguez has strong connections with this outfit. Her 27% win rate at this track makes her dangerous despite potential scratch concerns.
Secondary Choices
I’m a Lucky Girl (Post 8, 4/1 ML) won her last start at Parx over 6.5 furlongs and shows versatility with a mid-pack running style. Trainer Roberto Rosado hits at 14% wins and 71% in the money, suggesting strong horse management. Jockey Jermaine Burke has limited recent experience but guides a horse in good form.
Love Like Crazy (Post 4, 5/1 ML) shows consistent form with tactical speed but faces scratch concerns. If she runs, the weight allowance of 115 pounds with apprentice Bryan Torres provides an edge. Trainer James Nicholson Jr. brings a consistent approach to the claiming ranks.
Longshots
Greyhound Station (Post 5, 10/1 ML) showed a second-place finish two starts back and trainer Ruperto Perez has been effective at Parx. The slower stalking style may benefit if the expected pace battle materializes.
Betting Strategy
This claiming sprint offers value through the likely pace duel setting up closers. Consider keying Sofster in exactas with multiple runners underneath, particularly I’m a Lucky Girl if the pace proves contentious.
Selections
Win: 6 Sofster
Place: 8 I’m a Lucky Girl
Show: 2 Warrior’s Miss
Race 3 – Starter Optional Claiming $25,000
Post Time: 12:59 PM ET
Six Furlongs on Dirt for Fillies and Mares Three Years Old and Upward. Purse $28,000. 6 Entrants.
Pace Analysis
The compact six-horse field for fillies features Misspent as the likely early speed with her fast leading style. Ringer Card will attempt to establish position from the rail, while Tower Twenty Two and Queen in the Deck prefer to close from mid-pack or further back. The configuration favors tactical speed types who can secure position without excessive early energy expenditure.
Key Contenders
Tower Twenty Two (Post 3, 5/2 ML) represents the formidable Jamie Ness barn and receives the services of hot jockey Yedsit Hazlewood. The 3-year-old filly by Connect has earned $235,596 in her career and shows a closing style that could benefit from pace pressure ahead. Ness wins at 25% overall and Hazlewood has been sharp with a 22% win rate. The 112-pound weight allowance provides additional advantage.
Ringer Card (Post 1, 7/2 ML) brings back-to-back wins at Parx for trainer Guadalupe Preciado, who maintains a 19% win rate nationally. The 4-year-old filly draws the rail, which favors in sprint races at Parx. Jockey Julio Hernandez wins at 21% and the Preciado barn excels with consistency.
Secondary Choices
Captain Whiner (Post 5, 3/1 ML) won last out at Parx over 6.5 furlongs and gets top rider Mychel Sanchez. Trainer Robert Reid Jr. has maintained steady form, and the filly’s stalking style allows her to capitalize on pace scenarios. The 122-pound impost is a concern against lighter-weighted rivals.
Misspent (Post 2, 9/2 ML) comes off a win at Parx and represents the Scott Lake barn, one of the most successful claiming operations in North American racing history. The filly has hit the board in 13 of 15 career starts (87% in-the-money rate), suggesting extreme consistency.
Longshots
Query (Post 6, 12/1 ML) has primarily raced on turf recently but brings the fastest deep closing style in the field. If the pace gets hot, this Erin McClellan trainee could rally for a share at a price.
Betting Strategy
This race offers a quality exacta opportunity with Tower Twenty Two and Ringer Card. The Ness-Hazlewood combination has been extremely productive, and keying Tower Twenty Two in trifectas could yield returns. Consider a small exacta box of the top three contenders.
Selections
Win: 3 Tower Twenty Two
Place: 1 Ringer Card
Show: 5 Captain Whiner
Race 4 – Claiming $15,000
Post Time: 1:26 PM ET
Six Furlongs on Dirt for Three Year Olds and Upward. Purse $28,000. 8 Entrants.
Pace Analysis
This claiming sprint features several horses capable of pressing or setting the pace. Gun It shows the fastest leading style in the field, while Liberty Star brings fast deep characteristics. The pace could be honest with multiple runners committed to forward positions, potentially setting up for horses with tactical speed who can secure position and sustain their bids.
Key Contenders
Gun It (Post 4, 5/2 ML) represents the Jamie Ness barn with apprentice Yedsit Hazlewood aboard. The 9-year-old veteran has earned over $1 million in his career and won his most recent start at Big A. Despite his age, Gun It shows the fastest leading style and Ness maintains a 25% win rate with his claiming stock. The 117-pound weight allowance helps.
Liberty Star (Post 6, 3/1 ML) comes off a win at Parx for trainer Michael Pino, who has been on an exceptional run in 2025 with a 37% win rate at Parx. Jockey Mychel Sanchez provides elite pilot skills, and the gelding’s fast deep running style allows him to rate and close effectively. Pino’s hot streak makes any of his runners dangerous.
Secondary Choices
Backside Buzz (Post 1, 5/1 ML) draws the rail and has hit the board frequently with a 38% career in-the-money rate. Trainer Michael Catalano Jr. and jockey Ruben Silvera form a capable connection. The slower stalking style may benefit from the expected pace duel.
What a Blast (Post 7, 8/1 ML) recently won over one mile at Parx, suggesting he may prefer routes to sprints. However, trainer Ronald Abrams has won previously with this horse, and the cut back in distance could see him pressing the pace.
Longshots
Nancy Made My Day (Post 3, 12/1 ML) has won 8 of 38 career starts with 19 seconds and shows versatility. The Susan Crowell trainee could offer value if overlooked in the wagering.
Betting Strategy
The Gun It and Liberty Star matchup frames this race. Both represent elite connections at Parx, making an exacta box of these two a solid foundation. Include Backside Buzz in trifectas as a likely contender for a share.
Selections
Win: 4 Gun It
Place: 6 Liberty Star
Show: 1 Backside Buzz
Race 5 – Allowance Optional Claiming $75,000
Post Time: 1:53 PM ET
One Mile on Dirt for Three Year Olds and Upward. Purse $42,000. 6 Entrants.
Pace Analysis
This allowance route should see Snookie Bear and Atrocious vying for early position, with Smile Maker stalking from a tactical position. The one-mile configuration provides sufficient run-up to the first turn for outside horses to establish position, and the pace should be honest without being suicidal.
Key Contenders
Snookie Bear (Post 6, 2/1 ML) represents the dominant Jamie Ness barn with Mychel Sanchez aboard, a combination that produces a 28% win rate together. The 3-year-old colt by Frosted shows the fastest stalking style and has won 2 of 8 career starts. The weight allowance of 117 pounds provides edge over older horses carrying more weight.
Smile Maker (Post 5, 3/1 ML) represents trainer Guadalupe Preciado, who wins at 19% nationally and has produced multiple graded stakes winners. The 3-year-old gelding finished third at Parx last out and has hit the board in 4 of 5 career starts. Jockey Dexter Haddock has experience with this horse.
Secondary Choices
Atrocious (Post 1, 4/1 ML) won at Parx in his previous outing and draws the rail, advantageous in route races at Parx. Trainer Louis Linder Jr. and jockey Luis Ocasio form a capable team, and the fast leading style suggests this runner will be prominent early.
Gotta Guy (Post 2, 5/1 ML) brings form from the New York circuit and shows a slower deep closing style. Trainer Hugo Padilla wins at 27% with trainer Andy Hernandez aboard. The main track only status for this runner may be worth monitoring.
Longshots
Alchemism (Post 3, 6/1 ML) finished second at Parx last out and could offer value if overlooked. The slower closing style benefits if pace pressure ahead sets up the stretch run.
Betting Strategy
The Ness-Sanchez combination with Snookie Bear looks formidable in this spot. Key this runner in exactas and trifectas while using Smile Maker and Atrocious as supporting cast. This represents a potential single in multi-race sequences.
Selections
Win: 6 Snookie Bear
Place: 5 Smile Maker
Show: 1 Atrocious
Race 6 – Claiming $25,000
Post Time: 2:20 PM ET
One Mile on Dirt for Three Year Olds and Upward. Purse $32,000. 7 Entrants.
Pace Analysis
This one-mile claiming event features Recker Point as the likely pacesetter with his fastest leading style. Time to Cruise and Malibu Star also possess tactical speed, suggesting moderate early fractions. The configuration favors front-end types who can control tempo, though closers like Market Maven and Eloquist may benefit if the pace becomes contested.
Key Contenders
Recker Point (Post 3, 9/5 ML) represents Jamie Ness with Yedsit Hazlewood aboard, a combination that has been lethal at the meet. The 5-year-old gelding finished third in his last two starts and shows the fastest leading style. Ness maintains a 29% win rate with Hazlewood, and this horse fits the speed-favoring profile at Parx.
Time to Cruise (Post 2, 3/1 ML) has hit the board in 22 of 36 career starts (61% in-the-money) and shows a mid-pack stalking style. The 115-pound weight allowance with Kendry Rivera provides advantage. Trainer Elliott Soto-Martinez has been competitive at Parx.
Secondary Choices
Market Maven (Post 6, 5/1 ML) represents another Ness runner with Mychel Sanchez aboard. The 7-year-old gelding has earned $765,100 in his career and shows a fast closing style that could benefit from pace pressure ahead. Having two Ness runners in the same race suggests confidence in both.
Eloquist (Post 7, 6/1 ML) won at Parx last out over one mile and shows a similar fast closing profile. Trainer Kathleen Demasi and jockey Ruben Silvera form a capable connection, and this veteran could rally if the pace proves honest.
Longshots
In Spades (Post 1, 10/1 ML) has won 6 of 33 career starts and draws the rail advantage in route races. Trainer Felissa Dunn has been sharp at Parx with a 41% win rate earlier this year.
Betting Strategy
Recker Point looks like the horse to beat, but having Market Maven as a stablemate suggests Ness may not know which runner is best. Consider an exacta box of Ness runners with Time to Cruise as an alternative.
Selections
Win: 3 Recker Point
Place: 2 Time to Cruise
Show: 6 Market Maven
Race 7 – Claiming $40,000
Post Time: 2:47 PM ET
One Mile on Dirt for Three Year Olds and Upward. Purse $35,000. 7 Entrants.
Pace Analysis
This claiming route at the $40,000 level features Excellorator as the dominant speed presence with his fastest leading style. Badge of War and Easter Bet also show early speed tendencies, suggesting the pace could be pressured. Analog Jones brings a mid-pack stalking style that may benefit if the speed duel materializes.
Key Contenders
Excellorator (Post 2, 2/1 ML) enters off strong form for the Jamie Ness barn with Yedsit Hazlewood aboard. The 7-year-old gelding has won 10 of 28 career starts (36% win rate) and finished second at Penn National last out. Ness and Hazlewood combine for excellent statistics, making this the likely favorite.
Badge of War (Post 3, 3/1 ML) represents trainer Richard Dutrow Jr., who has returned strongly from his suspension and recently sent out Kentucky Derby contenders. The 4-year-old gelding has class from races against tougher company at Saratoga and Churchill Downs. Jockey Luis Rivera Jr. provides solid pilot skills.
Secondary Choices
Analog Jones (Post 4, 6/1 ML) represents another Ness runner with top jockey Mychel Sanchez aboard. The 3-year-old gelding has earned $439,655 and his mid-pack stalking style may benefit if the pace proves contested. The Sanchez-Ness combination wins at 28%.
Expensive Cut (Post 6, 5/1 ML) won at Parx two starts back and shows a slowest leading style that could benefit from a stalking trip. Trainer Robert Mosco has been effective with his claiming stock.
Longshots
Hoku (Post 1, 6/1 ML) won his most recent Parx start and draws the rail in this route. Trainer Ronald Abrams wins at 50% recently, and the fast deep running style offers rally potential.
Betting Strategy
Excellorator looks formidable, but Badge of War brings class and a dangerous trainer. The exacta between these two should be playable, with Analog Jones as a trifecta inclusion given the Ness-Sanchez combination.
Selections
Win: 2 Excellorator
Place: 3 Badge of War
Show: 4 Analog Jones
Race 8 – Starter Optional Claiming $25,000
Post Time: 3:14 PM ET
Six Furlongs on Dirt for Three Year Olds and Upward. Purse $32,000. 9 Entrants.
Pace Analysis
This nine-horse field features significant early speed with Outdoor Cat, Nuedorf, and Bailout Billy all showing front-running tendencies. The pace should be contested, potentially setting up value for stalkers and closers like Face the Facts and Smoke Wagon. Traffic concerns exist with the large field.
Key Contenders
Outdoor Cat (Post 4, 2/1 ML) has dominated with 5 wins from 7 career starts (71% win rate) for trainer Phillip Capuano. Jockey Yedsit Hazlewood has been sharp, and this 3-year-old colt brings the fastest leading style. The 114-pound weight allowance provides additional edge, and consecutive wins at Laurel establish this runner as the one to beat.
Nuedorf (Post 1, 4/1 ML) has won 10 of 34 career starts with back-to-back Parx wins in his last two starts. Trainer Michael Pino maintains a 37% win rate at Parx, and jockey Mychel Sanchez provides elite pilot skills. The rail draw and fastest leading style make this runner dangerous.
Secondary Choices
Ortho Star (Post 5, 5/1 ML) has won his last two starts at Parx for trainer Scott Lake, one of racing’s all-time great claiming trainers. Lake has over 6,300 career wins and knows how to spot horses effectively. Jockey Andy Hernandez has been consistent.
Bailout Billy (Post 8, 6/1 ML) has won three consecutive races at Parx for trainer J. Guadalupe Guerrero. The filly carries 116 pounds with apprentice Eliseo Ruiz and shows a slowest leading style. Three straight wins commands respect.
Longshots
Face the Facts (Post 7, 6/1 ML) won at Parx last out over 6.5 furlongs and shows a slower closing style. If the pace proves contested, this Juan Carlos Guerrero trainee could rally for a share.
Betting Strategy
This race presents a challenge with multiple speed horses and a contentious pace scenario. The Outdoor Cat and Nuedorf matchup frames the exacta, but value may exist with Ortho Star and Bailout Billy if the favorites engage early. Consider a trifecta box of the top four contenders.
Selections
Win: 4 Outdoor Cat
Place: 1 Nuedorf
Show: 5 Ortho Star
Race 9 – Allowance Optional Claiming $50,000
Post Time: 3:41 PM ET
1 1/16 Miles on Dirt for Three Year Olds and Upward. Purse $52,000. 8 Entrants.
Pace Analysis
The featured race of the day at 1 1/16 miles features J D Factor as the likely pacesetter with his fast leading style. Feeling Woozy shows the fastest stalking profile, while Real Sensation and Margin of Air prefer to rally from further back. The two-turn configuration should produce honest fractions.
Key Contenders
Feeling Woozy (Post 3, 5/2 ML) represents Jamie Ness and has earned over $1 million in his career. The 5-year-old gelding won at Parx last out and shows the fastest stalking style. With Ness maintaining a 28% win rate and jockey Ruben Silvera aboard, this runner figures prominently. Scratch concerns should be monitored.
J D Factor (Post 5, 7/2 ML) represents another Ness runner with Mychel Sanchez aboard. The 4-year-old gelding has won 6 of 25 career starts with 13 seconds, showing extreme consistency. His fast leading style suggests he will establish fractions and prove difficult to catch.
Secondary Choices
Real Sensation (Post 1, 4/1 ML) finished second at Parx last out and won the start before that. Trainer Eli Betancourt and jockey Luis Rivera provide capable connections, and the slower closing style could benefit from pace pressure ahead.
Margin of Air (Post 2, 6/1 ML) brings class from the Saratoga circuit with back-to-back wins there. The 6-year-old gelding has earned over $636,000 and shows a mid-pack leading style. Trainer Hugo Padilla and jockey Andy Hernandez form an effective team.
Longshots
Latta (Post 8, 8/1 ML) has won 4 of 14 career starts (29% win rate) and finished third at Parx last out. Trainer Jacinto Solis and jockey Dexter Haddock could deliver value at a price.
Betting Strategy
The two Ness runners complicate wagering, but J D Factor with Mychel Sanchez may have the edge if Feeling Woozy scratches. Key J D Factor in exactas while using Real Sensation and Margin of Air underneath. This race offers value in multi-race sequences as a potential spread.
Selections
Win: 5 J D Factor
Place: 3 Feeling Woozy
Show: 1 Real Sensation
Race 10 – Claiming $7,500
Post Time: 4:08 PM ET
One Mile 70 Yards on Dirt for Three Year Olds and Upward. Purse $20,000. 11 Entrants.
Pace Analysis
The finale features an 11-horse field at the lowest claiming level of the day. Sal N Louie shows the fastest leading style, while Uninvited Guest and Mose Perfect also possess tactical speed. The large field creates traffic concerns, and honest fractions should develop with multiple runners committed to forward positions.
Key Contenders
Uninvited Guest (Post 2, 4/1 ML) represents Jamie Ness with Mychel Sanchez aboard, a powerful combination. The 6-year-old gelding shows fast leading tendencies and has hit the board in 30 of 41 career starts (73% in-the-money). The Sanchez-Ness combination wins at 25%, making this runner the likely favorite despite limited recent form.
Mose Perfect (Post 6, 5/1 ML) represents trainer Michael Pino, who has been sensational at Parx in 2025 with a 37% win rate. The 6-year-old gelding has won 13 of 59 career starts and shows a fast closing style. Jockey Angel Rodriguez has been effective, and Pino’s hot streak makes any of his runners dangerous.
Secondary Choices
Rerally (Post 7, 3/1 ML) enters as the morning line favorite for trainer Michael Catalano Jr. The 6-year-old gelding has recent form at Parx and jockey Andrew Wolfsont provides consistent pilot skills.
Sal N Louie (Post 10, 6/1 ML) shows the fastest leading style in the field and finished second at Parx last out. Despite the outside draw, this veteran could establish fractions and prove difficult to catch.
Longshots
Union Lights (Post 8, 8/1 ML) finished third in his last start at Parx and shows a mid-pack stalking style. Trainer Eli Betancourt and jockey Dexter Haddock could deliver value.
Betting Strategy
The finale offers a wide-open affair at low claiming levels. Consider a trifecta box of Uninvited Guest, Mose Perfect, and Rerally while using Sal N Louie in superfectas for value.
Selections
Win: 2 Uninvited Guest
Place: 6 Mose Perfect
Show: 7 Rerally
Jockey Notes and Insights
Mychel Sanchez stands atop the Parx jockey colony with over 100 wins at the meeting and remains on course for his third consecutive riding title at the track. The 29-year-old native of Venezuela maintains a 22% win rate nationally with 268 victories in 2025, ranking 19th among all North American jockeys by earnings. His partnership with trainer Jamie Ness produces a 28% win rate, making any Sanchez-Ness combination a strong play. Today Sanchez has mounts in Races 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, providing numerous opportunities to capitalize on his skills.
Yedsit Hazlewood has emerged as a force at Parx and Laurel Park with a 22% win rate overall. The jockey leads the current Laurel Park meet with 45 wins and has shown particular affinity for the Jamie Ness barn, where he wins at 60%. Hazlewood’s mounts today in Races 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8 deserve attention, particularly when paired with Ness-trained runners.
Frankie Pennington brings experience in both sprints and routes and has shown excellent form when given live mounts. His ability to rate horses and time his moves effectively makes him valuable in route races where patience is rewarded.
Luis D. Rivera has been consistent with a 14% win rate and 37% in-the-money percentage at Parx. His mount on Carry Grant in Race 1 represents a solid opportunity in the maiden claiming route.
Angel Rodriguez brings a 24% win rate to his mounts and has been particularly effective with fillies and mares at the claiming levels. His experience and tactical awareness make him valuable on tactical speed types.
Trainer Notes and Insights
Jamie Ness dominates Parx Racing and currently leads all North American trainers with 313 wins in 2025. The trainer maintains a 25% win rate and 60% in-the-money percentage, numbers that have been consistent throughout his career. Ness runs a full barn at Parx, Delaware Park, and Laurel Park, with approximately 241 horses in training. His runners today include Tower Twenty Two (Race 3), Gun It (Race 4), Snookie Bear (Race 5), Recker Point and Market Maven (Race 6), Excellorator and Analog Jones (Race 7), Feeling Woozy and J D Factor (Race 9), and Uninvited Guest (Race 10). Betting any Ness runner blindly produces profitable returns over time.
Michael Pino has experienced a career-defining run at Parx in 2025 with a remarkable 37% win rate through the first half of the year. His horses have been exceptionally well-spotted, with a 61% win rate during one stretch from March to April. Today Pino sends out Liberty Star (Race 4), Nuedorf (Race 8), and Mose Perfect (Race 10). His combination with Sanchez produces a 43% win rate.
Guadalupe Preciado is a multiple graded stakes winning trainer with $52 million in career earnings. His sprinter Favorite Tale finished third in the 2015 Breeders’ Cup Sprint, demonstrating his ability to develop quality stock. Today Preciado saddles Ringer Card (Race 3) and Smile Maker (Race 5), both of whom have shown consistent form.
Scott Lake ranks sixth all-time with over 6,365 career victories and is a Parx Hall of Fame member. The veteran trainer led the nation in wins four times between 2000 and 2006, winning 528 races in his best season. Today Lake sends out Misspent (Race 3) and Ortho Star (Race 8). Lake’s claiming expertise makes any of his runners competitive.
Richard Dutrow Jr. returned from a 10-year suspension in 2023 and has quickly re-established himself as a major force. The trainer of 2008 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Big Brown won the 2023 Breeders’ Cup Classic with White Abarrio and currently campaigns Kentucky Derby contenders. Today Dutrow saddles Badge of War (Race 7), who brings class from stakes competition.
Best Wagering Strategies and Value Plays
The card presents several opportunities for structured wagering that maximizes value while managing risk. The dominant Jamie Ness barn enters runners in seven races, providing consistency that can anchor multi-race wagers.
The Daily Double (Races 4-5) offers value with Gun It and Snookie Bear both representing the Ness barn with top connections. A $5 daily double on this combination should return reasonably if both favorites deliver.
The Pick 3 (Races 5-6-7) allows handicappers to key Snookie Bear (Race 5) as a single while spreading in Races 6 and 7 where multiple contenders have chances. A $1 Pick 3 using Snookie Bear with Recker Point/Time to Cruise/Market Maven in Race 6 and Excellorator/Badge of War/Analog Jones in Race 7 provides coverage for approximately $18.
Race 3 represents an excellent exacta opportunity with Tower Twenty Two and Ringer Card both showing strong form. A $5 exacta box returns reasonable odds if these two run 1-2 in either order.
Race 8 presents a contentious pace scenario that may produce value. Boxing Outdoor Cat, Nuedorf, Ortho Star, and Bailout Billy in a $1 trifecta covers multiple scenarios for approximately $24.
Value plays to consider include Tap the Devil (Race 1) at 6/1 with the apprentice weight allowance, Greyhound Station (Race 2) at 10/1 if the pace collapses, and Hoku (Race 7) at 6/1 from the rail with trainer Ronald Abrams running hot.
Best Bet of the Day: Snookie Bear (Race 5) represents the Ness-Sanchez combination at 2/1 morning line with significant class advantage over the field.
Value Play of the Day: Tower Twenty Two (Race 3) at 5/2 brings Jamie Ness and Yedsit Hazlewood together with a talented filly who may be undervalued given her recent turf efforts at New York tracks.
