Pennsylvania Derby Day

 We look in on the great card at Parx today and key in on the PA Derby.

PARX Race 14 {Pennsylvania Derby~G1~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A very talented field of ten will go to the gate in this annual event.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

Significant speed turns up this race which should produce a sizzling pace. Sped figs are fairly close. Only one has raced over the Parx track. Three will stretch out to the distance for the first time. All are quite competent over the dirt. Eight of the ten have posted at least one triple digit speed number. It should be a very good race on a great day of racing.

#6 Goal Oriented (I. Ortiz / Baffert) looks primed and ready to run a big race. He holds the second highest (tie) last speed number and three stamina producing workouts. He enjoys the dirt and distance. This guy has the tactical speed to adjust to the pace and run on. A son of Not This Time, he is 75% in the money from four starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#9 Gosger (L. Saez / B. Walsh) will pose a mighty challenge while tracking the pace closely. He comes in sharing the second highest last out speed number and four super strong workouts. This lad has produced that same speed number in his last two races. A son of Nyquist, he is 100% in the money from five starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#8 Baeza (Berrios / Shirreffs) comes into the race with the highest last out speed number and three aggressive workouts. He is another that will track the pace closely and battle in the stretch. This guy loves the dirt and distance. A son of McKinzie, he is 85% in the money from seven starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#3 Magnitude (Curtis / Asmussen) should be part of speed crew motoring on the front-end. He has a win at this very distance. This colt last raced at a longer route and has put in two strong peaking workouts. A son of Not This Time, he is 66% in the money from nine starts.

#4 David of Athens (Gaffalione / B. Walsh) will stretch out with an improving three race speed fig progression. Four power workouts add to his preparation. Look for him to be part of speed team on the front-end. A son of Nyquist, he holds a win rate of 66% from three starts.

#7 Big Truzz (Castellano / B. Lynch) is another that will be stretching out with the third highest last out speed number and three superb workouts. A lover of the dirt he comes in from Ellis Park. Look for him to track the pace closely. A son of Justify, he is 80% in the money from five starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#6 Goal Oriented  ///  #9 Gosger,  #8 Baeza,  #3 Magnitude,  #4 David of Athens,  #7 Big Truzz.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#9,  #8,  #3,  #4,  #7  ///  #6 Goal Oriented.

Best of luck with all your Stakes Saturday plays!!!