Parx Racing Picks & Predictions: Pennsylvania Derby, Cotillion, Gallant Bob & Dirt Mile Stakes

Parx Racing Race 11 Parx Dirt Mile Stakes 300K

6 Wild Vine came off a 4-month hiatus and ran a tiring second in a local Stakes here 1 month ago. This Jamie Ness trainee looked like a winner that day but was run down late, likely due to the extended layoff This 7-year old does his best running  off 4-5 week rest. Gelding’s prior 2 starts we’re impressive victories at Laurel and Parx by a combined 11-lengths. He offers a sweet value at 10-1 morning line. Live Longshot

10 Saudi Crown was overmatched last out in the Metropolitan Stakes which included  the likes of Knightsbridge , Nysos and Journalism, finishing a distant 5th. With no such beasts  signed on today, I can see this Brad Cox trainee havingsomething to say at the wire. Win Contender

5 Bracket Buster is the morning line favorite who comes off a 15-length victory in the West Virginia  Governor Stakes at Mountaineer. My problem with this Colt is he has yet to put 2 solid back-to-back  performances together in his 12 race career. I expect this one to bounce off his stellar effort. Use With Caution 

Selections 6-10-5-2

Parx Racing Race 12 Gallant Bob Stakes Grade 2

6 Dr Kapur was last seen running a career top when defeating lesser at the Spa. This Colt makes his third start off the form cycle and sports a recent 1/48 bullet work. Another move forward today by this Saffie Joesoph Jr trained son of McKinzie , would get the job done today at a price. Win Contender

4 Bravaro enters here in fine form after taking a 500k Stakes race at Charlestown. This Colt has tactical speed and should be running just off the pacesetters. I like this Colt’s chances today. Win Contender

10 Captivator ships in via the West Coast for trainer John Sadler. This Gelding sports a perfect 3 for 3 record at this 6-furlong distance and reunites with  Emisael Jaramillo, who has ridden him to victory In his last two starts. Major Player

Selections 6-4-10-1

Parx Racing Race 13 Cotillion Stakes Grade 1

4 Always a Runner has been soundly defeated by Counting Stars her last 2 Grade 1 starts. This daughter of Gun Runner faces a much easier group of Fillies today. She should get a lively early pace upfront, then she’ll showcase
her class versus this group. Although this race is a Grade 1,  I feel like it is more like Grade 3 or maybe a Grade 2 This Gals class should prevail today. Top Pick

1 My Miss Mo must be considered after winning the Grade 2 Black-Eyed Susan and the Grade 3 Monmouth Oaks in her last 2 starts. Jockey Tyler Gaffalione needs to be careful not to engage the want-the-lead types in her early. A patient ride could get this daughter of Uncle Mo to the winner’s circle. Major Threat

8 Measure has a nice late turn of foot and would be the one to benefit the most of a speed duel develops on the front end. Don’t Ignore 

Selections 4-1-8-9

Parx Racing Race 14 Pennsylvania Derby Grade 1

9 Sassmaster is a lightly raced son of Curlin who has been climbing the class ladder and has been switched to the proficient barn of Todd Pletcher. This Colt exits from a game victory at the Spa off his Maiden score at Churchill I expect this Colt to move forward today versus this evenly matched field. Live Longshot

6 The Puma has yet regain his top form after two back-to-back disappointing 4th place efforts in the Travers and Haskill. This Colt holds a class edge versus these and like that the blinkers get slapped on today. Win Contender 

3 Our Moneyman has never finished off the board in 9 lifetime starts while sporting 3 trips to the winners circle. He’s won 2 Stakes races versus Louisana Breds and has been knocking on the door in Graded competition. Major Threat

Selections 9-6-3-7

LONGSHOT PLAYS FOR TODAY 

Parx Racing Race 11
#6 Wild Vine (10-1)

Parx Racing Race 14 
#9 Sassmaster (10-1)